Dynamic processing memory core on a single memory chip

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for incorporating a dynamic processing memory core into a single memory chip to enable computational processing and memory storage from the single memory chip. The method includes storing data elements by memory storage devices positioned on the single memory chip. The method also includes executing, by a processing devices positioned on the single memory chip, memory instructions. The method also includes transitioning the dynamic memory processing core from a memory storage device to a processing device by instructing the processing device to execute the memory instructions. The method also includes transitioning the dynamic processing memory core from the processing device to the memory storage device by instructing the processing device to not execute the memory instructions thereby terminating the computational processing of the dynamic processing memory core and maintaining the memory storage provided by the memory storage device.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 741,088 filed on Oct. 4, 2018, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUNDField of the Invention[0002]The present invention generally relates to computing systems. More particularly, the present invention is directed to architecture and methods for providing computational processing and memory storage on a single memory chip.Related Art[0003]Moore's Law is the observation that the quantity of transistors included in integrated circuits grows significantly as time progresses. Essentially, Moore's Law indicates that the size of transistors continues to decrease as time progresses thereby enabling significant growth in the quantity of transistors in integrated circuits as time progresses. However, in the last couple of years, Moore's law has slowed significantly in that the decrease in size of transistors has plateaued thereby significantly sl...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a system and method for incorporating a dynamic processing memory core onto a single memory chip to enable both computational processing and memory storage from the same memory chip. The system includes a configurable processor controller that can transition the dynamic processing memory core from a memory storage device to a processing device by instructing the processing device to execute corresponding memory instructions. This allows for seamless switching between memory storage and processing, providing flexibility and efficiency in data processing. The technical effect of this patent is improved performance and flexibility in data processing and memory storage on a single memory chip.

Problems solved by technology

However, in the last couple of years, Moore's law has slowed significantly in that the decrease in size of transistors has plateaued thereby significantly slowing the growth in the quantity of transistors on integrated circuits.

In doing so, the overall performance of the conventional processor system slows as the data is transferred between the conventional processors and the conventional memory positioned off-chip from the conventional processors.

Further, the amount of power consumed by the conventional processor system increases by transferring the data off-chip as well as the cost of the conventional processor system increases.

The incorporation of a conventional Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) into the conventional processor system further increases the amount of power consumed by the conventional processor system as well as the cost.

The conventional GPU is limited to rendering each object into triangles in creating the graphical image for display.

The hardware as well as the conventional GPU being positioned off-chip significantly increases the power consumed by the conventional processor system as well as the cost of the conventional processor system.

The answer to the plateauing of Moore's Law by the processor industry as well as the increased reliance on conventional GPUs has resulted in a significant increase in the power consumed by conventional processor systems as well as an increase in cost.

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