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Migrating execution of thread between cores of different instruction set architecture in multi-core processor and transitioning each core to respective on / off power state

US8615647B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 2008
Grant dateDec 24, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/50
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques to control power and processing among a plurality of asymmetric cores. In one embodiment, one or more asymmetric cores are power managed to migrate processes or threads among a plurality of cores according to the performance and power needs of the system.

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