Processor and method for dynamically inserting auxiliary instructions within an instruction stream during execution
December 16, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3366929 3571804 3660825 3794980 Multiple-microcomputer processing Dynamic alteration of firmware programs in Read-Only Memory based systems Modular computer system Memory patching system Branch and return on address instruction and methods and apparatus for implementing same in a digital data processing system Instruction sequencer for parallel operation of functional units InventorsApplicationNo. 767492 filed on 12/16/1996US Classes:712/242, To macro-instruction routine712/209Decoding instruction to accommodate plural instruction interpretations (e.g., different dialects, languages, emulation, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Ellis, Richard L.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG06F 009/38AbstractA processor and method of executing a program within a processor are provided. According to the method, a plurality of program instructions comprising a program and a set of auxiliary instructions are stored. An instruction stream including selected ones of the plurality of program instructions is supplied to the processor. In response to the processor processing a program instruction within the instruction stream that has an associated auxiliary instruction within the set of auxiliary instructions, the associated auxiliary instruction is automatically inserted within the instruction stream and the associated auxiliary instruction is executed within the processor.Other References
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