Computing system employing a multi-GPU graphics processing and display subsystem supporting single-GPU non-parallel (multi-threading) and multi-GPU application-division parallel modes of graphics processing operation
US9275430B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09G2360/08
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computing system employing a multi-GPU graphics processing and display subsystem supporting single-GPU non-parallel (i.e. multi-tasking) and multi-GPU parallel application-division modes of graphics processing operations, in order to execute graphic commands and process graphics data (GCAD) render pixel-composited images containing graphics for display on a display device during the run-time of the multiple graphics-based applications, while managing and conserving electrical power and graphics processing resources. An automatic mode control module (AMCM) analyzes the application profiles assigned to graphics applications running on the computing system, and automatically controls the mode of operation of the multi-GPU graphics processing and display subsystem during the run-time of the multiple graphics-based applications.
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