Active memory processor system
AssigneeIP Cube Partners (IPC) Co., Ltd.
InventorMoon J. Kim
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Abstract
In general, the present invention relates to data cache processing. Specifically, the present invention relates to a system that provides reconfigurable dynamic cache which varies the operation strategy of cache memory based on the demand from the applications originating from different external general processor cores, along with functions of a virtualized hybrid core system. The system includes receiving a data request, selecting an operational mode based on the data request and a predefined selection algorithm, and processing the data request based on the selected operational mode.
Claims16
A method for processing a data request in a caching system, comprising:
- receiving a data request;
- selecting from at least one operational mode based on the data request and a predefined selection algorithm, wherein at least one of the at least one operational mode is a programmable mode;
- receiving at least one parameter for the programmable mode;
- modifying caching logic of the programmable mode based on the at least one parameter received;
- processing the data request based on the selected operational mode;
- returning a response to a sender;
- monitoring the selecting activity;
- analyzing the selecting activity;
- and
- dynamically updating the predefined selection algorithm based on the analysis.
A system for processing a data request in a caching system, comprising:
- a memory processing element, comprising:
- a cache memory, comprising a plurality of memory blocks;
- a front end coupled to cache memory by at least one bus, comprising:
- an input/output component configured to receive a data request and return a response to the sender;
- a controller component configured to:
- select from at least one operational mode based on the data request and a predefined selection algorithm, wherein at least one of the at least one operational mode is a programmable mode;
- receive at least one parameter for the programmable mode;
- modify caching logic of the programmable mode based on the parameters received;
- process the data request based on the selected operational mode;
- and
- a memory processing core, comprising:
- a front end manager component configured to monitor front end activity, analyze the front end activity, and dynamically update the predefined selection algorithm based on the front end activity analysis.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.