Partial Clip Instructions for Hardware-Limited Data Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data processing techniques face challenges in efficiently handling large amounts of data that exceed the processing capabilities of hardware, leading to resource wastage and increased complexity.
Innovation Solution
Implementing partial clip instructions that divide input data into portions, using a flag to indicate further clipping needs, and performing operations on 8-bit shifted constants to minimize hardware requirements and optimize processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If hardware processes data with fixed size limits, then hardware complexity is reduced, but processing capability for large datasets is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the clip value into multiple 8-bit portions and processes input data in corresponding portions. The clip operation is segmented into multiple partial clip instructions, each handling a specific portion of the data. This allows the hardware to process large datasets by treating them as multiple smaller units, thereby increasing processing capability without requiring hardware that natively supports large data types.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a dimensional approach by processing data in portions rather than as a single monolithic structure. By dividing the clip value into multiple 8-bit portions (first 8-bit portion, second 8-bit portion, etc.) and corresponding input data portions, the system transforms a single large data processing problem into multiple smaller dimensional problems that can be handled by existing hardware.
2Quantity of substance
If hardware is designed for small data processing, then manufacturing cost and resource requirements are reduced, but ability to handle large input data is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments both the clip value and input data into portions that can be processed by hardware designed for smaller data types. The clip value is divided into multiple 8-bit portions, and the input data is divided into corresponding portions. This segmentation enables the use of cost-effective 8-bit hardware to process larger 32-bit or larger datasets through multiple processing stages.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies partial clip instructions that process only the necessary portions of data. By using partial clip operations on specific portions of input data rather than requiring full-width clipping operations, the system can handle large datasets using hardware optimized for smaller data processing, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and resource requirements.
3Productivity
If full clip operations are performed on entire datasets, then processing completeness is ensured, but processing time and resource consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the clip operation into multiple partial clip instructions that process different portions of the input data in parallel or sequential stages. By dividing the full clip operation into manageable portions (first portion, second portion, etc.), the system can process data more efficiently without requiring complete processing of the entire dataset at once, thereby reducing processing time and improving productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary processing by first determining which portions of the input data require clipping based on comparisons with the clip value portions. This preliminary action allows the system to optimize the processing sequence and avoid unnecessary clipping operations on portions that already satisfy the clipping criteria, thereby reducing overall processing time.
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and apparatus for performing a clipping operation comprised of a plurality of partial clip instructions based on a portion of a clip value. Wherein the partial clip instructions comprise decoding (120) a partial clip instruction using instruction decoding circuitry, and obtaining (110) at least a portion of input data associated with a register having a register size. In response to the decoded instruction the portion of the input data is clipped (130) based on the portion of the clip value; and a flag is set (140) indicating whether further clipping is required. The flag is set when an upper value of the portion of input data is equal to or exceeds the portion of the clip value.