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Caching of dynamic arrays
   
Document Number
US Patent 7577790
Issued Date
August 18, 2009
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Hu; Shane C. (Beaverton, OR)
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for caching dynamic arrays. According to one aspect, a cache memory device is provided for caching dynamic arrays or dynamic overlays. According to one embodiment, the device includes a plurality of memory cells and at least one register for storing access information to access at least one array stored in the plurality of memory cells. According to another aspect, an electronic system is provided that includes a main memory, a dynamic array cache memory device, a general cache memory device, and a processor. The dynamic array cache memory device is coupled to the main memory and adapted for caching array data. The general cache memory device is coupled to the main memory and is adapted for caching regular data. The processor is coupled to and adapted for communication with the main memory, the general cache memory device, and the dynamic array cache memory device.
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Published
August 18, 2009
Application Number
11/381,658
Filed
May 4, 2006
US Classification
711/118  
Int'l Classification
G06F   12/02   (20060101)  
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RELATED APPLICATIONS(s) This application is a Divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/785,786 filed Feb. 24, 2004, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,114,034 which is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/901,811 filed Jul. 10, 2001 now U.S. Pat. No. 7,127,559 which are incorporated herein by reference.
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