18227205. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SYNCHRONIZING DATA PROCESSING IN A CELLULAR MODEM simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SYNCHRONIZING DATA PROCESSING IN A CELLULAR MODEM

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Steve Hengchen Hsu of San Diego CA (US)

Thirunathan Sutharsan of San Diego CA (US)

Mohanned Omar Sinnokrot of San Diego CA (US)

On Wa Yeung of San Diego CA (US)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SYNCHRONIZING DATA PROCESSING IN A CELLULAR MODEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18227205 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SYNCHRONIZING DATA PROCESSING IN A CELLULAR MODEM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of the patent application describes a cellular modem processor that utilizes dedicated processing engines arranged in pipelines to execute complex data processing operations. The flow control and data synchronization between pipeline stages are achieved through a combination of firmware-based flow control and hardware-based data dependency management. Firmware instructions define the data flow using a virtual address space associated with pipeline buffers, while a hardware interlock controller tracks and enforces the data dependencies for the pipeline.

  • The patent application describes a cellular modem processor with dedicated processing engines arranged in pipelines.
  • The processing engines execute specific, complex data processing operations in a sequence of steps.
  • Flow control and data synchronization between pipeline stages are achieved using a hybrid approach of firmware-based flow control and hardware-based data dependency management.
  • Firmware instructions define the data flow by referencing a virtual address space associated with pipeline buffers.
  • A hardware interlock controller within the pipeline tracks and enforces the data dependencies for the pipeline.

Potential Applications of this Technology:

  • Cellular communication devices and systems
  • Internet of Things (IoT) devices
  • Wireless communication infrastructure
  • Embedded systems requiring high-speed data processing

Problems Solved by this Technology:

  • Efficient execution of complex data processing operations in cellular modems
  • Ensuring proper flow control and data synchronization in pipeline-based processing architectures
  • Managing data dependencies between different stages of data processing

Benefits of this Technology:

  • Improved performance and efficiency in cellular modem processors
  • Enhanced data processing capabilities for cellular communication devices
  • Simplified flow control and data synchronization mechanisms in pipeline architectures
  • Increased flexibility and adaptability in managing data dependencies within the processor.


Original Abstract Submitted

A cellular modem processor can include dedicated processing engines that implement specific, complex data processing operations. The processing engines can be arranged in pipelines, with different processing engines executing different steps in a sequence of operations. Flow control or data synchronization between pipeline stages can be provided using a hybrid of firmware-based flow control and hardware-based data dependency management. Firmware instructions can define data flow by reference to a virtual address space associated with pipeline buffers. A hardware interlock controller within the pipeline can track and enforce the data dependencies for the pipeline.

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