Synchronization in a multi-processor computing system
US9910716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/522
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one aspect, a method implemented by a first sync controller includes receiving sync information, wherein the sync information (i) identifies a first sync process, (ii) indicates that the first sync controller is not a master controller of the first sync process, and (iii) identifies a group of components executing the first sync process, the group comprising a first processing device; receiving a first sync indication from the first processing device; storing an indication, associated with the first sync process, that the first sync indication was received from the first processing device; determining that a sync indication has been received from all components of the first group of components; and transmitting a second sync indication to a second sync controller.
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