Graphics processing unit with command processor
US8842122B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T15/005
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the disclosure relate to a method of controlling a graphics processing unit. In an example, the method includes receiving one or more tasks from a host processor, and scheduling, independently from the host processor, the one or more tasks to be selectively executed by a shader processor and one or more fixed function hardware units, wherein the shader processor is configured to execute a plurality of instructions in parallel, and the one or more fixed function hardware units are configured to render graphics data.
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