Detection of potential need to use a larger data format in performing floating point operations
US8560591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2207/4911
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Detection of whether a result of a floating point operation is safe. Characteristics of the result are examined to determine whether the result is safe or potentially unsafe, as defined by the user. An instruction is provided to facilitate detection of safe or potentially unsafe results.
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