1992-06-29
1995-04-25
Nguyen, Phu K.
G06F 1500
Patent
active
054106494
ABSTRACT:
A multi-processing system which handles image processing and graphics by constructing a crossbar switch capable of inter-connecting any processor with any memory in any configuration for the interchange of data. The system is capable of connecting n parallel processors to m memories where m is greater than n.
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Donaldson Richard L.
Kesterson James C.
Marshall, Jr. Robert D.
Nguyen Phu K.
Texas Instruments Incorporated
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