Dynamically configurable, multi-ported co-processor for convolutional neural networks
US8442927B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06N3/084
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A coprocessor and method for processing convolutional neural networks includes a configurable input switch coupled to an input. A plurality of convolver elements are enabled in accordance with the input switch. An output switch is configured to receive outputs from the set of convolver elements to provide data to output branches. A controller is configured to provide control signals to the input switch and the output switch such that the set of convolver elements are rendered active and a number of output branches are selected for a given cycle in accordance with the control signals.
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