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2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Chan, Eddie P (Department: 2183)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: processing

Processing control

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C712S010000, C712S016000, C712S017000, C712S206000

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07913069

ABSTRACT:
A computer array (10) has a plurality of computers (12). The computers (12) communicate with each other asynchronously, and the computers (12) themselves operate in a generally asynchronous manner internally. Instruction words (48) can include a micro-loop (100) which is capable of performing a series of operations repeatedly. In a particular example, the series of operations are included in a single instruction word (48). The micro-loop (100) in combination with the ability of the computers (12) to send instruction words (48) to a neighboring computer (12) provides a powerful tool for allowing a computer (12) to utilize the resources of a neighboring computer (12).

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