Method and apparatus for attribute processing with an active pipeline stage in a data processing system

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PATENT NO 6778174
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09564539

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A method and apparatus in a data processing system for processing graphics data in a processing element. A command is received. A determination is then made as to whether the command affects processing of current graphics data within the processing element. The command is sent to a subsequent processing element if the processing element is unaffected by the command. The command is held without affecting the processing element if the command affects processing of the current graphics data within the processing element until processing of the current graphics data has completed.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fox, Thomas Winters Georgetown, TX 13 86
Rodriguez, Javier A Austin, TX 21 23
Van, Nostrand Mark Ernest Cedar Park, TX 7 93
Whaley, Jeffrey Allan Austin, TX 3 42

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