Application program interface for programmable graphics pipeline
US7659901B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2210/32
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods that optimize GPU processing by front loading activities from a set time/binding time to creation time via enhancements to an API that configures the GPU. Such enhancements to the API include: implementing layering arrangements, employing state objects and view components for data objects; incorporating a pipeline stage linkage/signature, employing a detection mechanism to mitigate error conditions. Such an arrangement enables front loading of the work and reduction of associated API calls.
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