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Multiple graphics processor systems and methods

US8004531B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2006
Grant dateAug 23, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2029

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

Abstract

Multiple graphics processor system and method embodiments are disclosed. One system embodiment, among others, comprises a multiple graphics processor system, comprising a first graphics processing unit having first status information and a second graphics processing unit having second status information, and first key logic corresponding to the first graphics processing unit, the first key logic configured to compare the first and second status information and communicate to the first graphics processing unit a key corresponding to the lowest completed stage of processing among the first and second graphics processing units.

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