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Accurate floating-point calculation method and device

US9335967B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2013
Grant dateMay 10, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2207/5355
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided to narrow down the exponent range throughout most part of the division and square root calculations, to make both software assistance and precision extension unnecessary. The method adjusts the exponent at the end of the calculation to reach IEEE-754 results.

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