Electrical computers and digital processing systems: processing – Processing architecture – Microprocessor or multichip or multimodule processor having...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-11
2005-10-11
Treat, William M. (Department: 2183)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: processing
Processing architecture
Microprocessor or multichip or multimodule processor having...
C712S229000, C712S228000, C712S217000, C711S163000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06954846
ABSTRACT:
A microprocessor includes multiple register files. In a single thread mode, the microprocessor allows a single thread to have access to multiple ones of the register files. In a multi-thread mode, each thread has access to respective ones of the register files. In the multi-thread mode, multiple threads are simultaneously executing. Circuitry and hardware are provided to facilitate the respective modes and to facilitate transitions between the modes.
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Leibholz Daniel
Yamamoto Wayne
Lahive & Cockfield LLP
Sun Microsystems Inc.
Treat William M.
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