Request controller, processing unit, arrangement, method for controlling requests and computer program product
US9524256B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/4812
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An request controller for controlling requests of a processing unit. The request controller may include an request controller input for receiving an request and an request processing unit connected to the request controller input. The request may request to switch a context of said processing unit or to switch the processing unit from a current an operation to another operation. The request processing unit may decide on the request based on a decision criterion. An request controller output may be connected to the request processing unit, for outputting information about at least granted request. The request processing unit may include a control logic unit including: a state input for receiving information about a current state of a system including the processing unit; and a request input for receiving information about a received request. The control logic unit may be arranged to determine whether the received request belongs to the current state of the processor, to grant the request when the received request does belong to the current state and to reject the request in case the request does not belong to the current state. The control logic unit may further include a control lo…
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