Method and apparatus for synchronizing processing of multiple asynchronous client queues on a graphics controller device
US7321369B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T15/005
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method are disclosed for synchronization of command processing from multiple command queues. Various embodiments employ a condition code register that indicates which queues should have processing suspended until a specified event condition occurs. Upon satisfaction of the specified condition, processing of commands from the suspended queue is resumed.
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