Object oriented processor arrays
CA 2317772 A1 · Owner: I.Q. Systems, Inc. · Inventors: Robinson, Jeffrey I.
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An object oriented processor array includes a library of functional objects which are instantiated by commands through a system object and which communicate via a high level language. The object oriented processor array may be embodied in hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software. Each functional object may include a discrete hardware processor or may be embodied as a virtual processor within the operation of a single processor. In one embodiment, the object oriented processor array is formed on a single chip or on a single processor chip and an associated memory chip. When several objects are instantiated on a single chip pins may be assigned to each object , …
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