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Multi-core page table sets of attribute fields

US9436616B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2013
Grant dateSep 6, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F12/145
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device includes a memory that stores a first page table that includes a first page table entry, wherein the first page table entry further includes a physical address, an alternative location associated with the page table entry, and a physical page of memory associated with the physical address. A first processing unit is configured to: read the first page table entry, and determine the physical address from the first page table entry. The second processing unit is configured to: read the physical address from the first page table entry, determine second page attribute data from the alternative location, wherein the second page attribute data define one or more accessibility attributes of the physical page of memory for the second processing unit, and access the physical page of memory associated with the physical address according to the one or more accessibility attributes.

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