Dynamic context switching between architecturally distinct graphics processors
US8310488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Graphics processing in a computer graphics apparatus having architecturally dissimilar first and second graphics processing units (GPU) is disclosed. Graphics input is produced in a format having an architecture-neutral display list. One or more instructions in the architecture neutral display list are translated into GPU instructions in an architecture specific format for an active GPU of the first and second GPU.
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