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Distribution of tasks among asymmetric processing elements

US8930722B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2009
Grant dateJan 6, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2031

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

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