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Techniques for tracing processes in a multi-threaded processor

US9195462B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2007
Grant dateNov 24, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/3851
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A technique for tracing processes executing in a multi-threaded processor includes forming a trace message that includes a virtual core identification (VCID) that identifies an associated thread. The trace message, including the VCID, is then transmitted to a debug tool.

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