Dedicated cache memory

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2007-05-01

2007-05-01

Bataille, Pierre-Michel (Department: 2186)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Hierarchical memories

C711S122000, C711S129000, C711S120000, C711S170000

Reexamination Certificate

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10750148

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for a dedicated cache memory are described. Under an embodiment of the invention, a cache memory includes a general-purpose sector and a dedicated sector. The general-purpose sector is to be used for general computer operations. The dedicated sector is to be dedicated to use for a first computer process.

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