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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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Filing dateMar 3, 2011
Grant dateMay 9, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2035

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  • 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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