Abstract:
Band rendering processing time in the case where the raster scanning direction of inputted output information and that of a print mechanism are different can be remarkably reduced, and rendering processing efficiency of each page is improved. To expect the further improvement of throughput, a display list to render objects into a band memory is formed on the basis of the inputted output information. A bit map image is rendered into the band memory in accordance with the display list. If it is determined that the raster scanning direction of the inputted output information and that of the print mechanism are different, a rotating process is executed to the bit map image rendered in a rendering step so as to be matched with the raster scanning direction of the print mechanism and the rotated data is transferred to the print mechanism.
Abstract:
When a first mode (with-SOF mode) has been set, data transfer is performed while SOF packets are transferred at frame periods, and when a second mode (non-SOF mode) has been set and also non-periodic (bulk) transfer is being performed, the periodic transfer of SOF packets is disabled and non-periodic data is transferred. If there is no non-periodic data to be transferred, a SOF packet is transferred in the frame period, even if the second mode has been set. During host operation with USB on-the-go (OTG), pipe regions are allocated to the packet buffer, and non-periodic data is transferred automatically to or from end points while the periodic transfer of SOF packets is disabled. When all of the automatic transfer instruction signals of the pipe regions are inactive, SOF packets are transferred periodically even if the second mode has been set.
Abstract:
A method and system are provided in which broadcast signals are received and converted into data streams for processing. A user is enabled to select preferred broadcast stations for monitoring and signals from the selected stations are converted into digital data streams which are input to first-in first-out (FIFO) memory units to enable a local storage of a segment of predetermined duration of broadcast signals on different FIFO tracks in a user receiving device. The FIFO is dynamically allocated for the selected stations and as each FIFO memory for each selected station becomes full, old information or content is moved out of memory as new information or content is applied to the FIFO. The receiving device includes means for enabling a user to move forward or backward within the stored segment. Partitions or markers are provided to separate broadcast content items, such as sequentially played songs within the stored segment, to enable incremental movement to selected positions within the stored segment. Sections of stored segments which are selected for user processing are copied to separate memory locations for access to avoid interference with the continuing FIFO storage of received broadcast signals.
Abstract:
An implementing method for buffering devices is provided, so as to dispose the buffering devices on a chip. The chip includes a signal source root and the number X of output bonding pads, in which the number X is a positive integer. The implementing method of the present invention includes (a) implementing a buffering device for the Nth layer at a location close to the middle place between two output bonding pads, and electrically connecting each one of the output bonding pads to the corresponding one of the buffering devices for the Nth layer, respectively. (b) A buffering device for the Nnull1th layer is implemented at a location close to the middle place between two buffering devices for the Nth layer, and each one of the buffering devices for the Nth layer is electrically connected to the corresponding one of the buffering devices for the Nnull1th layer, respectively. Then, the number of the buffering devices for the Nnull1th layer is judged whether or not to be 1. If it is, then the buffering device for the Nnull1th layer is connected to the signal source root and the method goes to end. If it is not, the method goes to the step (c). In the step (c), the quantity of the parameter N is added by 1, and then the method repeatedly performs the step (b).
Abstract:
Various embodiments enable dynamic control of input sources for producing live (and/or archivable) streaming media broadcasts. A user interface can conveniently enable a single individual to produce a streaming media broadcast using a variety of input sources that can be conveniently grouped, selected, and modified on the fly if so desired. User-defined source groups enable an individual to select and arrange source inputs for the streaming media broadcast. In some embodiments, source groups can have properties and behaviors that can be defined by the individual before and even during a broadcast session.
Abstract:
A method of buffer management and task scheduling for two-dimensional data transforming is described. The method includes the steps of reading out old data in a block-by-block pattern and immediately writing in new data in a line-by-line pattern in a buffer using a first mapping scheme. And reading out a following old data in a block-by-block pattern and immediately writing in a following new data in a line-by-line pattern in the buffer using a second mapping scheme. The first and second mapping schemes are interleaved to guarantee output sequences while the buffer is kept full all the time. The buffer thus is maximized, the output flow is continuous and the process loading is smoothed out without loading bursts.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit has a synchronous circuit and an asynchronous circuit. A clock-controlled input register circuit and an output register circuit for storing data are each connected to the synchronous circuit and the asynchronous circuit. Data are transferred from the synchronous circuit into the input register circuit, from where they are transferred into the asynchronous circuit and processed in the asynchronous circuit. Processed data are transferred into the output register circuit. A sequence controller generates a respective control clock signal for the register circuits in a manner dependent on the data processing duration of the asynchronous circuit. This enables a high data throughput between the synchronous circuit and the asynchronous circuit independently of a clock frequency of the synchronous circuit.
Abstract:
A method and system for flexibly and efficiently assigning channel path identifiers (CHPIDs) used by operating system software in computer systems to identify the communication path to I/O devices via channels. To avoid wasted CHPIDs, which may be limited in number, CHPIDs are assigned only to channels which are installed on and configured to the computer system. The CHPIDs may be re-assigned concurrently with ongoing system operations via a user interface and/or an imported, pre-defined CHPID mapping.
Abstract:
When fetching an instruction from a plurality of memory banks, a first pipeline stage corresponding to selection of a memory bank and a second pipeline stage corresponding to instruction readout are generated to carry out a pipeline process. Only the selected memory bank can be precharged to allow reduction of power consumption. Since the first and second pipeline stages are effected in parallel, the throughput of the instruction memory can be improved.
Abstract:
An interface unit includes a timing control circuit for extracting an effective data window by detecting a point of change in a transferred data, and determining strobe timing for taking in the data in accordance with the extracted effective window; and a strobe clock generating circuit for generating a strobe clock signal for taking in the data under control of the timing control circuit. Regardless of the system structure, accurate data transfer is achieved between any semiconductor devices in the system.