Function control for a processor

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2007-06-12

2007-06-12

Myers, Paul R. (Department: 2111)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Access locking

C711S163000, C726S027000, C713S194000

Reexamination Certificate

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10714480

ABSTRACT:
A processor operable to perform a plurality of functions, the processor comprising: an input port; a storage element operable to receive and to store an input signal input via the input port, the input signal comprising at least one control value; control logic operable to control at least one of the functions of the processor in dependence on the at least one control value; and access logic operable to receive an access control signal and to disable access via the input port to the at least one control value stored in the storage element in dependence upon the access control signal.

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