Hardware controller to choose selected hardware entity and to execute instructions in relation to selected hardware entity
US9645823B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/3889
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A hardware controller includes a first hardware interface, a second hardware interface, first hardware logic, and second hardware logic. The first hardware interface is to couple the hardware controller to hardware entities of a hardware device in which the hardware controller is to be included. The second hardware interface is to couple the hardware controller to a memory to receive instructions. The first hardware logic is to choose a selected hardware entity from the hardware entities. The second hardware logic is to execute the instructions in relation to the selected hardware entity.
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