Using external registers to extend memory reference capabilities of a microprocessor

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PATENT NO 5835925
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08615671

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A system and method of accessing a memory location within a system having a processor and a plurality of memory locations separate from the processor. The system includes a plurality of external registers which are connected to the processor over a data bus, address translation means, connected to the processor over the data bus and an address bus, for calculating, based on an index written to the data bus, an address associated with one of the memory locations, and transfer means, connected to the plurality of external registers, for transferring data between the addressed memory location and one of the external registers.

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SILICON GRAPHICS INTERNATIONAL CORP46600 LANDING PARKWAY FREMONT CA 94538-6420

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fromm, Eric C Eau Claire, WI 29 812
Kessler, Richard E Eau Claire, WI 128 4488
Oberlin, Steven M Chippewa Falls, WI 18 1270
Scott, Steven L Eau Claire, WI 52 1976

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