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Hardware accelerated transactional memory system with open nested transactions

US8229907B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2009
Grant dateJul 24, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/2379
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Hardware assisted transactional memory system with open nested transactions. Embodiments include a system whereby hardware acceleration of transactions can be accomplished by implementing open nested transaction in hardware which respect software locks such that a top level transaction can be implemented in software, and thus not be limited by hardware constraints typical when using hardware transactional memory systems.

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