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Cache memory structure and method

US8539157B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2011
Grant dateSep 17, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/2329
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a cache memory and method for controlling access to data. According to the invention, a control area which is advantageously formed separate from a data area is provided for controlling the access to data stored in the cache and to be read by applicative processes. The control area includes at least one release area with offsets and data version definition sections.Application to shared memories for client server architectures.

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