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Ordering threads as groups in a multi-threaded, multi-core graphics compute system

US9984430B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2013
Grant dateMay 29, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/3888
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A scoreboard may keep track of thread dependencies. A set of threads with a common characteristic may be grouped so that if that characteristic is changed, the group of threads can be accessed to account for that change. Examples for such a characteristic include various types of scoreboard address changes. When the characteristic is changed the group of threads are used to identify threads affected by the characteristic change.

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