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Parallel data processing apparatus

US7966475B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2007
Grant dateJun 21, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T1/20
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data processor comprises a plurality of processing elements arranged for parallel processing of data, and a controller for controlling the plurality of processing elements. The controller is operable to determine respective status information for a plurality of processing threads, and to control processing of the processing threads by the plurality of processors in dependence upon such status information.

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