Technique for using memory attributes

Details Technique for using memory attributes Technique for using memory attributes

2011-08-02

2011-08-02

Doan, Duc T (Department: 2185)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Hierarchical memories

Reexamination Certificate

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07991965

ABSTRACT:
A technique for using memory attributes to relay information to a program or other agent. More particularly, embodiments of the invention relate to using memory attribute bits to check various memory properties in an efficient manner.

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