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System, method and storage medium for controlling asynchronous updates to a register

US7380077B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 2007
Grant dateMay 27, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/52
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for controlling asynchronous updates to a register, the system including a generally accessible register that is asynchronously updateable by hardware and software. The system also includes protection logic that is in communication with the register. The protection logic includes circuitry to prevent a hardware update to the register from being overwritten by a software update.

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