Apparatus, system, and method for distributing work to integrated heterogeneous processors
US7466316B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An integrated circuit includes at least two different types of processors, such as a graphics processor and a video processor. At least one operation is commonly by supported by two different types of processors. For each commonly supported operation that is scheduled, a decision is made to determine which type of processor will be selected to implement the operation.
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