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    公开(公告)号:DE68925466T2

    公开(公告)日:1996-08-14

    申请号:DE68925466

    申请日:1989-10-31

    Applicant: IBM

    Abstract: A timer circuit includes a counter circuit that continuously provides an output of an iteratively increasing sequence of bits. The timer includes a timeout data circuit that forms a timeout data word from a specified time period and a first counter circuit output. A register is provided that stores the timeout data word at an address formed from a second counter circuit output. A comparison circuit is provided that compares each counter output with a timeout data word at the address formed from that counter output and provides a timeout signal when they are equal. This timer includes a constantly incrementing counter to address a register that includes a multiple of timeout condition specifications, and as a determination of when the timeout conditions stored in the register occur.

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    公开(公告)号:DE68925466D1

    公开(公告)日:1996-02-29

    申请号:DE68925466

    申请日:1989-10-31

    Applicant: IBM

    Abstract: A timer circuit includes a counter circuit that continuously provides an output of an iteratively increasing sequence of bits. The timer includes a timeout data circuit that forms a timeout data word from a specified time period and a first counter circuit output. A register is provided that stores the timeout data word at an address formed from a second counter circuit output. A comparison circuit is provided that compares each counter output with a timeout data word at the address formed from that counter output and provides a timeout signal when they are equal. This timer includes a constantly incrementing counter to address a register that includes a multiple of timeout condition specifications, and as a determination of when the timeout conditions stored in the register occur.

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    公开(公告)号:BR9403515A

    公开(公告)日:1995-06-20

    申请号:BR9403515

    申请日:1994-09-12

    Applicant: IBM

    Abstract: An apparatus and method provides additional logic in both execution units 9,11 of a dual execution unit processor in order to determine if the instruction is interruptable. Additionally, backout logic 17,19 is provided for saving the contents of unique registers 13,15. The backout logic 17,19 uses two decodes to determine if the instruction currently executing modifies the unique registers 13,15. It is possible for a single instruction to modify more than one unique register 13,15. The backout logic of the present invention resides in both of the execution units 9,11 and particularly in the unit which contains the unique register being modified by the executing instruction. If an instruction is being executed which modifies one of the unique registers 13,15, then the contents of that register are saved in a backout latch 17,19. A cancel signal is then provided if the interruptable instruction executes without causing an interrupt. However, if the interruptable instruction does cause an interrupt, then the contents of the backout latch are reloaded into the execution units.

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    公开(公告)号:DE3889136T2

    公开(公告)日:1994-11-17

    申请号:DE3889136

    申请日:1988-01-26

    Applicant: IBM

    Abstract: As the speed and capacity of graphics workstations and personal computers including graphics adapters increases, a display adapter which can be used either in such a high capacity stand alone graphics workstation or in conjunction with a large main frame host computer includes a first processor for managing adapter resources and controlling coordinate transformations; a system storage for storing instructions and data representing information to be displayed; a first-in, first-out input buffer for allowing asynchronous and overlapped communication between the graphics system and a host computer;a second processor for drawing vectors and manipulating areas to be displayed on the monitor;a frame buffer connected to the second processor for storing a bit map of data to be displayed; a colour palette connected to outputs of the frame buffer for providing appropriate colour signals to the monitor; and a hardware cursor circuit for controlling display of a cursor on the monitor.

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