Log-quantized mac operation apparatus based on redundant mac operation pattern and method thereof
The log-quantized MAC operation method and device address the computational challenges of neural networks by employing a duplicate MAC operation pattern to pre-calculate and apply result values, enhancing efficiency and reducing redundant operations.
WO2026116565A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-06-04SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY R&DB FOUNDATION
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY R&DB FOUNDATION
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-04
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing log-quantized artificial neural networks face significant computational load and redundant operations due to numerous matrix multiplication operations, particularly in CNN and Transformer-based networks.
Method used
A log-quantized MAC operation method and device that utilizes a duplicate MAC operation pattern, involving a lookup table and operation conversion units to pre-calculate and apply operation result values, reducing computational load by converting input operations into predefined patterns.
Benefits of technology
This approach significantly reduces computational requirements by leveraging pre-calculated duplicate MAC operation patterns, thereby accelerating MAC operations and minimizing redundant computations.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a technology for accelerating MAC operations in a log-quantized artificial neural network by using precomputed MAC operation results. According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for performing log-quantized MAC operations based on redundant MAC operation patterns may comprise the steps of: receiving a log-quantized MAC operation to be processed; converting the received MAC operation into a predefined redundant MAC operation pattern; and performing the converted MAC operation on the basis of precomputed operation result values corresponding to the redundant MAC operation pattern.
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