Patent ID: 6943798
Filing Date: 2005-09-13
Classification: G06T,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method for communicating between graphics memory storage elements for performing at least one single instruction, multiple data (SIMD) instruction, comprising the steps of: (a) reading a set of data into a set of graphics memory storage elements wherein one or more of a plurality of channels have been dedicated for data storage; (b) identifying, for each graphics memory storage element in said set of graphics memory storage elements, an address wherein said identified address can comprise one or more dimensions; (c) determining a set of specific data needed for said at least one SIMD instruction; (d) recalling each said identified address for each graphics memory storage element where said specific data is stored; and (e) using said recalled addresses to retrieve said specific data into another set of graphics memory storage elements wherein one or more of a plurality of channels have been dedicated for data storage.