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Processing bypass directory tracking system and method

US7478226B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2006
Grant dateJan 13, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/384
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A processing bypass directory system and method are disclosed. In one embodiment, a bypass directory tracking process includes setting bits in a bypass directory when a corresponding architectural register is written. The bits are selectively cleared in the bypass directory each cycle. The configuration of the bits is utilized to determine which stage of a bypass path processing information is at.

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