18070148. APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE TO INDICATE ACCELERATOR ERROR HANDLERS simplified abstract (NVIDIA Corporation)
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APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE TO INDICATE ACCELERATOR ERROR HANDLERS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Karthik Raghavan Ravi of Bangalore (IN)
Ashutosh Jain of Bengaluru (IN)
Rahul Suresh of Bangalore (IN)
APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE TO INDICATE ACCELERATOR ERROR HANDLERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18070148 titled 'APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE TO INDICATE ACCELERATOR ERROR HANDLERS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of the patent application describes apparatuses, systems, and techniques for executing application programming interfaces (APIs) to perform operations for accelerators within a heterogeneous processor. Processors perform instructions in response to APIs to indicate functions to be performed in response to errors from accelerators.
- Explanation of the patent/innovation:
- The innovation involves using APIs to control and manage operations for accelerators within a heterogeneous processor. - Processors are instructed to perform specific functions in response to errors detected in the accelerators. - The technology aims to optimize the performance and efficiency of heterogeneous processors by dynamically adjusting operations based on API inputs.
Potential applications of this technology: - Data centers - High-performance computing - Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications
Problems solved by this technology: - Efficient management of accelerators within a heterogeneous processor - Improved error handling and response mechanisms - Enhanced performance and optimization of processing tasks
Benefits of this technology: - Increased overall system performance - Better utilization of accelerators - Enhanced reliability and fault tolerance in processing tasks
Potential commercial applications of this technology: - Server infrastructure - Cloud computing services - Edge computing solutions
Possible prior art: - Prior art in the field of heterogeneous computing and accelerator management systems may exist, but specific examples are not provided in this context.
Questions: 1. How does this technology impact the overall energy efficiency of heterogeneous processors? 2. Are there any specific APIs mentioned in the patent application that are crucial for the operation of accelerators within the processor?
Original Abstract Submitted
Apparatuses, systems, and techniques to execute one or more application programming interfaces (APIs) to perform one or more operations for one or more accelerators within a heterogeneous processor. In at least one embodiment, one or more processors are to perform one or more instructions in response to one or more APIs to indicate one or more functions to be performed in response to one or more errors from one or more accelerators within a heterogeneous processor.
