公开(公告)号：WO2006030317A2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-23

申请号：PCT/IB2005003086

申请日：2005-09-16

Applicant: ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC ,  ATI INT SRL ,  AZENKOT YEHUDA ,  RAKIB SELIM SHLOMO

Inventor： AZENKOT YEHUDA ,  RAKIB SELIM SHLOMO

IPC: H04L27/34

CPC classification number: H04L5/12 ,  H04L5/02 ,  H04L27/34

Abstract: A headend transmitter that transmits 1024 QAM including a 256 QAM modulator which has been modified to have more aggressive forward error correction processing. The 256 QAM modulator outputs 256 QAM points to a summer. Another data modulator receives additional data to be transmitted in a separate, substantially less complex constellation. This modulator processes the additional data to do forward error correction thereon and then maps the encoded data into a less complex constellation such as QPSK, 16 QAM etc. The additional data constellation points are then amplified in a variable gain amplifier and fed to a summer where each additional data point is added by vector summation to one 256 QAM point. The output 1024 QAM point is filtered and shifted to the desired transmission frequency. Legacy cable modem receivers can still receive the 256 QAM point since the addition of the new data just appears to be noise which they can overcome using the parity bits encoded in the transmitted symbols. 1024 QAM cable modem receivers receive both the 256 QAM points and the new data points and output both.

Abstract translation: 发送1024 QAM的前端发射机，包括已经被修改为具有更积极的前向纠错处理的256QAM调制器。 256个QAM调制器向夏季输出256个QAM点。 另一数据调制器接收要在单独的，基本上较不复杂的星座中传送的附加数据。 该调制器处理附加数据以在其上进行前向纠错，然后将编码的数据映射到诸如QPSK，16QAM等的较不复杂的星座图中。然后在可变增益放大器中对附加数据星座点进行放大并馈送到夏季， 每个附加数据点通过向量求和相加到一个256个QAM点。 输出1024 QAM点被滤波并移位到所需的传输频率。 传统的电缆调制解调器接收机仍然可以接收256QAM点，因为新数据的添加似乎是可以使用在发送符号中编码的奇偶校验位来克服的噪声。 1024个QAM电缆调制解调器接收器接收256个QAM点和新的数据点，同时输出两个。

公开(公告)号：WO2005031575A2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-07

申请号：PCT/IB2004003089

申请日：2004-09-20

Applicant: ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC ,  ATI INT SRL ,  CHENG JEFFREY G ,  CHAN HING PONG ,  JIANG YINAN

Inventor： CHENG JEFFREY G ,  CHAN HING PONG ,  JIANG YINAN

IPC: G06F11/07 ,  G06F11/14

CPC classification number: G06F11/0724 ,  G06F11/0751 ,  G06F11/0793 ,  G06F11/1441

Abstract: A circuit monitors and resets a co-processor. The circuit includes a hang detector module for detecting a hang in co-processor. The circuit also includes a selective processor reset module for resetting the co-processor without resetting a processor in response to detecting a hang in the co-processor.

Abstract translation: 电路监视和复位协处理器。 该电路包括用于检测协处理器中的悬挂的悬挂检测器模块。 电路还包括选择性处理器复位模块，用于响应于检测到协处理器中的挂起而重置协处理器而不重置处理器。

公开(公告)号：WO2007129216A3

公开(公告)日：2008-10-16

申请号：PCT/IB2007001231

申请日：2007-05-01

Applicant: ATI TECHNOLOGIES ULC ,  ATI INT SRL ,  KODURI RAJA ,  ELDER GORDON ,  GOLDS JEFF

Inventor： KODURI RAJA ,  ELDER GORDON ,  GOLDS JEFF

IPC: G06T11/20 ,  G06T15/50

CPC classification number: G06T15/503 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G06T11/203 ,  G06T15/005 ,  G06T2210/08 ,  G06T2210/52 ,  G09G5/001 ,  G09G5/363

Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing multisampling-based antialiasing in a system that includes first and second graphics processing unit (GPUs) that reduces the amount of data transferred between the GPUs and improves the efficiency with which such data is transferred. The first GPU renders a first version of a frame using a first multisarnpling pattern and the second GPU renders a second version of a frame in the second GPU using a second multisampling pattern. The second GPU identifies non-edge pixels in the second version of the frame. The pixels in the first version of the frame are then combined with only those pixels in the second version of the frame that have not been identified as non-edge ixels to generate a combined frame.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在包括第一和第二图形处理单元（GPU）的系统中执行基于多采样的抗锯齿的方法和装置，该图形处理单元减少了在GPU之间传送的数据量，并提高了传送这些数据的效率。 第一GPU使用第一多重扫描模式呈现帧的第一版本，并且第二GPU使用第二多采样模式在第二GPU中呈现帧的第二版本。 第二个GPU识别帧的第二个版本中的非边缘像素。 然后将帧的第一版本中的像素与尚未被识别为非边缘像素的帧的第二版本中的那些像素组合以生成组合帧。

公开(公告)号：WO2008015541A3

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：PCT/IB2007002203

申请日：2007-08-01

Applicant: ATI TECHNOLOGIES ULC ,  ATI INT SRL ,  ALEKSIC MILIVOJE ,  MARINKOVIC SASA ,  KWAN WILSON ,  O'NEIL KEVIN ,  BAPST MARK ,  TOUZNI AZZEDINE

Inventor： ALEKSIC MILIVOJE ,  MARINKOVIC SASA ,  KWAN WILSON ,  O'NEIL KEVIN ,  BAPST MARK ,  TOUZNI AZZEDINE

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  H04H1/00 ,  H04H20/08 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N5/775

CPC classification number: H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N21/4113 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/440263

Abstract: A demodulated multimedia signal is generated based on a captured handheld multimedia signal or a captured terrestrial multimedia signal where the handheld multimedia signal is formatted for reproduction on a handheld device and the terrestrial multimedia signal is formatted for reproduction on a computer system. The demodulated multimedia signal or a decoded multimedia signal (based on the demodulated multimedia signal) is transferred to a computer system for visual and/or audible reproduction on a computer system or for transmission to another computer system. The video information associated with the transferred signal is scaled by the computer system prior to display to match the display characteristics and capabilities of the computer system. The transferred signal may correspond to multiple channels of multimedia signals thereby enabling the display of multiple multimedia signals at the same time.

Abstract translation: 基于捕获的手持多媒体信号或捕获的地面多媒体信号产生解调的多媒体信号，其中手持多媒体信号被格式化为在手持设备上再现，并且地面多媒体信号被格式化以在计算机系统上再现。 解调的多媒体信号或解码的多媒体信号（基于解调的多媒体信号）被传送到计算机系统，以便在计算机系统上进行视觉和/或可听再现，或传输到另一计算机系统。 与传送的信号相关联的视频信息在显示之前由计算机系统缩放以与计算机系统的显示特性和能力相匹配。 传送的信号可以对应于多个信道的多媒体信号，从而能够同时显示多个多媒体信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2008026069A2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：PCT/IB2007003043

申请日：2007-08-31

Applicant: ATI TECHNOLOGIES ULC ,  ATI INT SRL ,  ROWHANI OMID ,  ROSS VINCENT

Inventor： ROWHANI OMID ,  ROSS VINCENT

IPC: H03K17/00

CPC classification number: H03K17/167 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3287 ,  Y02D10/171 ,  Y10T307/461

Abstract: A method and apparatus for selectively charging a secondary voltage rail includes selectively and partially charging a secondary voltage rail using at least one soft start power gate switch and using an initial power control indicator. The partially charged secondary voltage rail is selectively charged, using at least one main power gate switch, based on the initial power control indicator and a detected voltage on the secondary voltage rail. When the initial power control indicator is in a state representative of an initial power up command and when the detected voltage is greater than or equal to a predetermined voltage level, at least one main power gate switch is closed thereby charging the secondary voltage rail.

Abstract translation: 用于选择性地对次级电压轨进行充电的方法和装置包括使用至少一个软启动功率门开关并使用初始功率控制指示器来选择性地和部分地对次级电压轨充电。 使用至少一个主电源栅极开关，基于初始功率控制指示器和次级电压轨上的检测电压，选择性地对部分充电的次级电压轨进行充电。 当初始功率控制指示器处于表示初始上电命令的状态下，并且当检测到的电压大于或等于预定电压电平时，关闭至少一个主电源门开关，从而对次级电压轨充电。

公开(公告)号：WO2007119171A3

公开(公告)日：2009-04-30

申请号：PCT/IB2007001115

申请日：2007-04-13

Applicant: ATI TECHNOLOGIES ULC ,  ATI INT SRL ,  KLEBANOV ILYA ,  PORTER ALLEN J

Inventor： KLEBANOV ILYA ,  PORTER ALLEN J

IPC: H04N5/00 ,  G06T1/20 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/84 ,  G09G5/003 ,  G09G2340/02 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/435

Abstract: A device and method for receiving a compressed video bit stream, and providing decoded video pixels and associated video attributes synchronously to a video processor are disclosed. A compressed video bit stream is received and decoded. The decoded pictures have associated video attributes. A subset of the video attributes is provided to a video processor interconnected to a display. The video attributes are provided synchronously with the picture or pixel data so that the attributes are available to video processor before the associated picture is displayed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于接收压缩视频比特流并且与视频处理器同步地提供解码的视频像素和相关联的视频属性的装置和方法。 压缩视频比特流被接收和解码。 经解码的图片具有相关联的视频属性。 将视频属性的子集提供给与显示器互连的视频处理器。 与图像或像素数据同步地提供视频属性，使得在相关联的图像被显示之前，这些属性可用于视频处理器。

公开(公告)号：WO2007125390A3

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：PCT/IB2007000282

申请日：2007-02-07

Applicant: ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC ,  ATI INT SRL ,  RUBIN NORMAN ,  LICEA-KANE WILLIAM

Inventor： RUBIN NORMAN ,  LICEA-KANE WILLIAM

IPC: G06T1/20 ,  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。

公开(公告)号：WO2007077524A3

公开(公告)日：2007-12-21

申请号：PCT/IB2007000015

申请日：2007-01-03

Applicant: ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC ,  ATI INT SRL ,  CALLWAY EDWARD

Inventor： CALLWAY EDWARD

IPC: G06T5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/1415 ,  G06T5/003 ,  G06T2207/20192 ,  G09G2360/02

Abstract: An edge enhancer for enhancing edges within a video image, forms an edge enhancement signal of odd harmonics of a sinusoid representative of the edge content in an incoming signal. The edge enhancement signal may be added to a version of the incoming signal, thereby sharpening the edge in the incoming signal. This allows edges to be enhanced, increasing the image's rise-time without adding overshoot. Sharper edges are thus produced in much the same way as a square wave may be formed of odd harmonics of a sinusoid.

Abstract translation: 用于增强视频图像内的边缘的边缘增强器形成表示输入信号中的边缘内容的正弦曲线的奇数谐波的边缘增强信号。 边缘增强信号可以被添加到输入信号的一个版本中，从而锐化输入信号中的边缘。 这样可以增强边缘，增加图像的上升时间而不会增加过冲。 因此，产生更锐利的边缘的方式与方波可能由正弦曲线的奇次谐波形成的方式大致相同。

公开(公告)号：WO2007088481A3

公开(公告)日：2007-11-01

申请号：PCT/IB2007000266

申请日：2007-02-02

Applicant: ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC ,  ATI INT SRL ,  CASAS RAUL A ,  FU HAOSONG ,  LIU HONG IRIS

Inventor： CASAS RAUL A ,  FU HAOSONG ,  LIU HONG IRIS

IPC: H04L25/03 ,  H04L27/04

CPC classification number: H04L25/03171 ,  H04L25/0212 ,  H04L27/04 ,  H04L2025/03382 ,  H04L2025/03522

Abstract: In a digital communications receiver configured to receive, via a communications channel, a received first signal representing a sequence of symbols, each symbol being encoded to be representative of data bits, a method of processing the received signal includes adjusting a magnitude, filtering, and applying cyclic prefix restoration, to the received signal to produce a second signal, converting the second signal from time domain to frequency domain to produce a frequency domain signal, and determining a first quantity of values representing a first portion of the symbols by evaluating a relationship of channel values representing characteristics of the communications channel and a second quantity of values representing a portion of the frequency domain signal, the first quantity being smaller than the second quantity.

Abstract translation: 在被配置为经由通信信道接收表示符号序列的每个符号被编码为表示数据比特的数字通信接收机中，处理接收信号的方法包括调整幅度，滤波和 对所接收的信号应用循环前缀恢复以产生第二信号，将所述第二信号从时域转换到频域以产生频域信号，以及通过评估所述符号的第一部分来确定表示所述符号的第一部分的第一数量的值 表示所述通信信道的特性的信道值和表示所述频域信号的一部分的第二数量值，所述第一数量小于所述第二数量。

公开(公告)号：WO2006126092A3

公开(公告)日：2007-04-26

申请号：PCT/IB2006001468

申请日：2006-05-26

Applicant: ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC ,  ATI INT SRL ,  CAMPBELL JON ,  RIBBLE MAURICE

Inventor： CAMPBELL JON ,  RIBBLE MAURICE

IPC: G06T1/20 ,  G06T15/00

CPC classification number: G06F15/16 ,  G06T1/20 ,  G06T15/005

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for processing data. The systems and methods include multiple processors that each couple to receive commands and data, where the commands and/or data correspond to frames of video that include multiple pixels. An interlink module is coupled to receive processed data corresponding to the frames from each of the processors. The interlink module divides a first frame into multiple frame portions by dividing pixels of the first frame using at least one balance point. The interlink module dynamically determines a position for the balance point that minimizes differences between the workload of the processors during processing of commands and/or data of one or more subsequent frames.

Abstract translation: 提供了处理数据的系统和方法。 系统和方法包括每个耦合以接收命令和数据的多个处理器，其中命令和/或数据对应于包括多个像素的视频帧。 互连模块被耦合以接收对应于来自每个处理器的帧的处理数据。 互连模块通过使用至少一个平衡点划分第一帧的像素来将第一帧划分成多个帧部分。 互连模块动态地确定在处理命令和/或一个或多个后续帧的数据期间最小化处理器的工作量之间的平衡点的位置。