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Apparatus, system, and method for distributing work to integrated heterogeneous processors

US8203562B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 2008
Grant dateJun 19, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2029

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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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