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Generating components on a programmable device using a high-level language

US7370311B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2004
Grant dateMay 6, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F30/327
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are provided for implementing a programmable device including a processor core and a hardware accelerator. A portion of a program written in a high-level language is automatically selected for hardware acceleration. Dedicated ports are generated to allow the hardware accelerator to handle pointer referencing and dereferencing. Profiling information is used to optimize selection of code for hardware acceleration.

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