公开(公告)号：US20080005399A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-03

申请号：US11383611

申请日：2006-05-16

Applicant: Andrew E. Gruber ,  Mark Grossman

Inventor： Andrew E. Gruber ,  Mark Grossman

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F13/1668 ,  G06F13/36

Abstract: Command handling logic receives a plurality of command requests and groups the plurality of command requests into one of a plurality of command tracking classifications to produce classification tagged command requests. The plurality of classification tagged command requests and corresponding plurality of command responses are communicated via a bus. Command classification tracking logic tracks the plurality of classification tagged command requests and a corresponding plurality of classification tagged command response to determine when there are no outstanding command requests associated with one of the plurality of command tracking classifications. There are no outstanding command requests associated with one of the plurality of command tracking classifications when the command classification tracking logic has received a number of classification tagged command responses equal to the number of sent classification tagged command requests associated with the same command tracking classification.

Abstract translation: 命令处理逻辑接收多个命令请求并将多个命令请求分组成多个命令跟踪分类之一以产生分类标记的命令请求。 通过总线传送多个分类标签命令请求和相应的多个命令响应。 命令分类跟踪逻辑跟踪多个分类标记命令请求和对应的多个分类标记命令响应，以确定何时不存在与多个命令跟踪分类之一相关联的未完成的命令请求。 当命令分类跟踪逻辑已经接收到等于与相同命令跟踪分类相关联的已发送分类标记的命令请求的数量的分类标记命令响应的数量时，没有与多个命令跟踪分类之一相关联的未决命令请求。

公开(公告)号：US20070283175A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：US11421005

申请日：2006-05-30

Applicant: Sasa Marinkovic ,  Phil Mummah ,  Mingwei Chien ,  Michael Tresidder ,  Roumen Saltchev ,  George Xie ,  Jason Long

Inventor： Sasa Marinkovic ,  Phil Mummah ,  Mingwei Chien ,  Michael Tresidder ,  Roumen Saltchev ,  George Xie ,  Jason Long

IPC: G06F1/32

CPC classification number: G09G5/363 ,  G06F1/3218 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  G09G2360/06

Abstract: Many computing device may now include two or more graphics subsystems. The multiple graphics subsystems may have different abilities, and may, for example, consume differing amount of electrical power, with one subsystem consuming more average power than the others. The higher power consuming graphics subsystem may be coupled to the device and used instead of, or in addition to, the lower power consuming graphics subsystem, resulting in higher performance or additional capabilities, but increased overall power consumption. By transitioning from the use of the higher power consuming graphics subsystem to the lower power consuming graphics subsystem, while placing the higher power consuming graphics subsystem in a lower power consumption mode, overall power consumption is reduced.

Abstract translation: 许多计算设备现在可以包括两个或更多个图形子系统。 多个图形子系统可以具有不同的能力，并且可以例如消耗不同的电力量，一个子系统比其他子系统消耗更多的平均功率。 较高功耗的图形子系统可以耦合到该设备，并且被代替或者除了低功耗的图形子系统之外使用，导致更高的性能或附加的能力，但增加了整体的功耗。 通过从使用较高功耗的图形子系统转换到较低功耗的图形子系统，在将较高功率消耗的图形子系统置于较低功耗模式的同时，总体功耗降低。

公开(公告)号：US07295828B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-13

申请号：US10858442

申请日：2004-06-01

Applicant: Oleg Drapkin ,  Grigori Temkine

Inventor： Oleg Drapkin ,  Grigori Temkine

IPC: H04B1/16

CPC classification number: H03F3/45183 ,  H03F3/45192 ,  H03F2200/78 ,  H03F2203/45028 ,  H04L25/0272

Abstract: A differential signal comparator includes an input circuit operative to provide an absolute input current difference value that is associated with the absolute difference of differential input signal levels, and a reference circuit operative to provide an absolute reference current difference value that is associated with the absolute difference of the reference signal levels. Current comparison of the absolute input current difference value with the absolute reference current difference value identify whether an input differential signal is bigger than the reference noise level and should be processed, or an input differential signal is smaller than the reference noise level and should not be processed.

Abstract translation: 差分信号比较器包括输入电路，其可操作以提供与差分输入信号电平的绝对差相关联的绝对输入电流差值，以及参考电路，用于提供与绝对差相关联的绝对参考电流差值 的参考信号电平。 绝对输入电流差值与绝对参考电流差值的当前比较表明输入差分信号是否大于参考噪声电平，应进行处理，或输入差分信号小于参考噪声电平，不应为 处理。

公开(公告)号：US07287170B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-23

申请号：US10145502

申请日：2002-05-14

Applicant: Greg Sadowski

Inventor： Greg Sadowski

IPC: G06F1/26

CPC classification number: G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/28

Abstract: A power management control circuit and method thereof includes a power register that contains a number of request tokens for at least one power consumption module. The number of request tokens represents a power adjust level of the at least one power consumption module. The power management control circuit and method thereof further includes a power controller coupled to the power register, wherein the power controller determines whether to adjust the power consumption module based on a comparison of a number of system tokens with the number of request tokens for the power consumption module. The power management control circuit and the method thereof further includes a token generator coupled to the power controller. The token generator generates the predetermined number of system tokens and a token valid signal for clearing an up token register and a down token register for each predetermined time interval.

Abstract translation: 电力管理控制电路及其方法包括功率寄存器，其包含至少一个功耗模块的多个请求令牌。 请求令牌的数量表示至少一个功耗模块的功率调整级别。 功率管理控制电路及其方法还包括耦合到功率寄存器的功率控制器，其中功率控制器基于多个系统令牌与功率的请求令牌的数量的比较来确定是否调整功耗模块 消费模块 功率管理控制电路及其方法还包括耦合到功率控制器的令牌发生器。 令牌生成器生成预定数量的系统令牌和用于清除每个预定时间间隔的向上令牌寄存器和下令牌寄存器的令牌有效信号。

公开(公告)号：US20070244663A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-18

申请号：US11279464

申请日：2006-04-12

Applicant: Nicholas Haemel ,  Zack Waters

Inventor： Nicholas Haemel ,  Zack Waters

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G06F17/40

CPC classification number: G06F11/26 ,  G06F11/3688

Abstract: A software or hardware test system and method repeatedly obtains testing status of a plurality of test units in a group while the test units are testing hardware or software being executed on the test units. The system and method provides for display of the current testing status of the plurality of units of the group while the plurality of test units is performing software testing. In another embodiment, a test system and method compiles heuristic data for a plurality of test units that are assigned to one or more groups of test units. The heuristic data may include, for example, data representing a frequency of use on a per-test unit basis over a period of time, and other heuristic data. The test system and method evaluates job queue sizes on a per-group basis to determine whether there are under-utilized test units in the group and determines on a per-group of test unit basis whether a first group allows for dynamic reassignment of a test unit in the group based on at least the compiled heuristic data. If the unit is allowed to be dynamically reassigned, the test system and method reassigns the test unit whose heuristic data meets a specific set of criteria.

Abstract translation: 软件或硬件测试系统和方法在测试单元正在测试在测试单元上执行的硬件或软件时重复获得组中的多个测试单元的测试状态。 该系统和方法用于在多个测试单元执行软件测试时显示该组的多个单元的当前测试状态。 在另一个实施例中，测试系统和方法针对分配给一组或多组测试单元的多个测试单元编译启发式数据。 启发式数据可以包括例如在一段时间内表示基于每个测试单元的使用频率的数据，以及其他启发式数据。 测试系统和方法基于每个组来评估作业队列大小以确定组中是否存在利用不足的测试单元，并且基于每组测试单元确定第一组是否允许动态重新分配测试 至少基于编译启发式数据的组中的单元。 如果允许单元被动态重新分配，则测试系统和方法重新分配其启发式数据满足特定标准集合的测试单元。

公开(公告)号：US07283364B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-16

申请号：US10999269

申请日：2004-11-29

Applicant: Gamal Refai-Ahmed ,  Xiaohua H. Sun ,  Nima Osqueizadeh ,  Salim Lakhani ,  Jim E. Loro ,  A. Mei Lan Shepherd-Murray ,  Ross Lau

Inventor： Gamal Refai-Ahmed ,  Xiaohua H. Sun ,  Nima Osqueizadeh ,  Salim Lakhani ,  Jim E. Loro ,  A. Mei Lan Shepherd-Murray ,  Ross Lau

IPC: H05K7/20 ,  H01L23/34

CPC classification number: G06F1/20 ,  H01L23/4006 ,  H01L23/467 ,  H01L2023/405 ,  H01L2023/4062 ,  H01L2023/4081 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a thermal management apparatus used to manage temperature of components mounted to a circuit substrate, such as electronic or optical components. The apparatus includes a heat dissipation structure that includes at least one protrusion extending from a surface of the heat dissipation structure. A carrier structure is also included and engages with the heat dissipation structure. The carrier structure includes an aperture that receives the at least one protrusion. Additionally, the apparatus includes at least one biasing structure that is configured to allow movement of the heat dissipation structure relative to the carrier structure and provides a biasing force tending to move the heat dissipation structure and carrier structure together.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种用于管理安装到诸如电子或光学部件的电路基板的部件的温度的热管理装置。 该装置包括散热结构，其包括从散热结构的表面延伸的至少一个突起。 还包括载体结构并与散热结构接合。 载体结构包括容纳至少一个突起的孔。 另外，该装置包括至少一个偏置结构，其被配置为允许散热结构相对于载体结构的移动，并且提供倾向于将散热结构和载体结构移动到一起的偏置力。

公开(公告)号：US20070236495A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-11

申请号：US11277641

申请日：2006-03-28

Applicant: Andrew Gruber ,  Christopher Brennan

Inventor： Andrew Gruber ,  Christopher Brennan

IPC: G06T15/40

CPC classification number: G06T15/405

Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing pixel depth information eliminates stalling of data in a pixel pipeline, by performing late Z processing for one or more pixels currently in the pixel pipeline and early Z processing for one or more pixels entering the pixel pipeline. The apparatus and method also includes determining whether the late Z processing for the one or more pixels currently in the pixel pipeline has been completed. The apparatus and method also includes solely performing early Z processing for subsequent pixels entering the pixel pipeline responsive to determining that late Z processing for the one or more pixels currently in the pixel pipeline has been completed. The methods and apparatus, facilitates concurrent processing of early and late Z data to avoid flushing portions of the pixel pipeline.

Abstract translation: 用于处理像素深度信息的装置和方法通过对当前在像素流水线中的一个或多个像素执行后期Z处理以及进入像素流水线的一个或多个像素的早期Z处理来消除像素流水线中的数据的停止。 该装置和方法还包括确定当前在像素管线中的一个或多个像素的延迟Z处理是否已经完成。 该装置和方法还包括单独执行对进入像素流水线的后续像素的早期Z处理，以响应于确定当前在像素管线中的一个或多个像素的后期Z处理已经完成。 该方法和装置有助于早期和晚期Z数据的并发处理，以避免冲洗像素管道的部分。

公开(公告)号：US07280119B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-09

申请号：US10778782

申请日：2004-02-13

Applicant: Mark M. Leather ,  Eric Demers

Inventor： Mark M. Leather ,  Eric Demers

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06T15/50 ,  G06T5/00 ,  G06T11/40

CPC classification number: G06T11/40 ,  G06T5/002 ,  G06T15/503 ,  G06T15/80 ,  G06T2200/12

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention are a method and apparatus to perform anti-aliasing using multi-sampling on a non-power-of-two pixel grid. Using the present invention with 6 sample multisampling gives the same visual antialiasing quality as 8 samples using a prior art technique but uses less memory. A non-power-of-two equally spaced sample from a conventional grid of size N×N, where N is 12 can be chosen using the present invention. A scan conversion to determine the set of pixels covered by a polygon is performed in two parts. According to one embodiment, the present invention can multiply and divide by “N” in order to multisample an image using samples per pixel chosen from a N×N sub-sample grid, where “N” is not necessarily a power of 2. The present invention performs the divide by “N” step, where the step is achieved using a quick divide by 3 or 12 technique.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例是在非二电平像素网格上使用多采样来执行抗混叠的方法和装置。 使用具有6个样本多采样的本发明，使用现有技术给出与8个样本相同的视觉抗锯齿质量，但是使用较少的记忆。 可以使用本发明来选择具有尺寸为N×N的常规格栅（其中N为12）的不相等于两个等间隔的采样。 用于确定由多边形覆盖的像素集合的扫描转换被执行两部分。 根据一个实施例，本发明可以乘以并除以“N”，以便使用从NxN子样本网格中选择的每个像素的样本多次采样图像，其中“N”不一定是2的幂。本发明 通过“N”步执行除法，其中使用3或12技术快速划分步骤。

公开(公告)号：US07256795B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-14

申请号：US10210744

申请日：2002-07-31

Applicant: I-Cheng Chen

Inventor： I-Cheng Chen

IPC: G09G5/02

CPC classification number: G09G3/3607 ,  G06F1/3228 ,  G06F1/3265 ,  G09G3/20 ,  G09G3/2022 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  Y02D10/153

Abstract: Power consumption in a portable computer device that provides true-color simulation on a liquid crystal display can be realized by selectively operating a graphics controller that drives the LCD to selectively enable or disable true color simulation. Disabling dithering which provides true color simulation in an LCD, can significantly reduce power consumption by a portable computer device.

Abstract translation: 可以通过选择性地操作驱动LCD的图形控制器来选择性地启用或禁用真实颜色模拟来实现在液晶显示器上提供真实色彩模拟的便携式计算机设备中的功耗。 禁用在LCD中提供真正颜色模拟的抖动可以显着降低便携式计算机设备的功耗。

公开(公告)号：US20070180437A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-02

申请号：US11348746

申请日：2006-02-07

Applicant: Norman Rubin ,  William Licea-Kane

Inventor： Norman Rubin ,  William Licea-Kane

IPC: G06F9/45

CPC classification number: G06T1/20 ,  G06F8/445

Abstract: A method and apparatus for use in compiling data for a program shader identifies within data representing control flow information an area operator definition instruction statement located outside the data dependent control flow structures. The method identifies within one of the data dependent branches at least one area operator use instruction statement that has the resultant of the area operator definition instruction statement as an operand. After identifying the area operator use instruction statement, the area operator definition instruction statement is placed within the data dependent branch.

Abstract translation: 用于编程程序着色器的数据的方法和装置在表示控制流信息的数据内识别位于数据相关控制流结构之外的区域操作员定义指令语句。 该方法在数据相关分支之一内识别至少一个区域运算符使用指令语句，其具有区域运算符定义指令语句的结果作为操作数。 在识别区域运算符使用指令语句之后，区域运算符定义指令语句被放置在依赖于数据的分支中。