Method and apparatus to write back data

Details Method and apparatus to write back data Method and apparatus to write back data

2004-03-10

2008-08-19

Nguyen, T (Department: 2187)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Hierarchical memories

C711S144000

Reexamination Certificate

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07415577

ABSTRACT:
Briefly, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a method and apparatus to write back data is provided. The method may include setting a status corresponding to a block of data in response to a change in address mapping to indicate that the block of data is pending write back. The apparatus may include a storage area to store a status associated with a block of data to indicate that the block of data is pending write back and is not accessible with the current address mapping. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

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