Processor registers having state information

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2007-06-19

2007-06-19

Chan, Eddie (Department: 2183)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: processing

Processing control

Context preserving (e.g., context swapping, checkpointing,...

C712S219000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10727850

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus are provided for implementing an efficient processor having state information included in each register. A processor has registers configured to hold both data and state information, such as carry and overflow information. State information and data can be read and written in the same operation. Holding state information along with data in the same register can provide a variety of benefits, particularly in the context of multithreaded programmable chips.

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