{"schema_version":"1.0","canonical_url":"https://patentable.app/patents/US-8499305","patent":{"patent_number":"US-8499305","title":"Systems and methods for performing multi-program general purpose shader kickoff","assignee":null,"inventors":[],"filing_date":"2010-10-15T00:00:00.000Z","publication_date":"2013-07-30T00:00:00.000Z","cpc_codes":["G06F","G06F"],"num_claims":20,"abstract":"Systems and methods for thread group kickoff and thread synchronization are described. One method is directed to synchronizing a plurality of threads in a general purpose shader in a graphics processor. The method comprises determining an entry point for execution of the threads in the general purpose shader, performing a fork operation at the entry point, whereby the plurality of threads are dispatched, wherein the plurality of threads comprise a main thread and one or more sub-threads. The method further comprises performing a join operation whereby the plurality of threads are synchronized upon the main thread reaching a synchronization point. Upon completion of the join operation, a second fork operation is performed to resume parallel execution of the plurality of threads."},"analysis":{"summary":null,"layman_explanation":null,"technical_analysis":null,"business_analysis":null,"faqs":null,"topics":[],"tech_cluster":null},"seo":{"title":"Systems and methods for performing multi-program general purpose shader kickoff","description":"Systems and methods for thread group kickoff and thread synchronization are described. One method is directed to synchronizing a plurality of threads in a general purpose shader in a graphics processo","keywords":[]},"attribution":{"source":"Patentable","source_url":"https://patentable.app","canonical_url":"https://patentable.app/patents/US-8499305","license":"CC-BY-4.0-like","license_terms":"AI-generated analysis on this page (summary, layman_explanation, technical_analysis, business_analysis, faqs) may be reused with attribution and a visible link back to the canonical URL above. Patent abstracts, claims, and bibliographic data are USPTO public domain.","required_link":"https://patentable.app/patents/US-8499305","citation_suggestion":"Patentable. \"Systems and methods for performing multi-program general purpose shader kickoff\" (US-8499305). https://patentable.app/patents/US-8499305","copyright_holder":"Nomic Interactive Technology LLC"},"links":{"html":"https://patentable.app/patents/US-8499305","json":"https://patentable.app/api/llm-context/US-8499305","site":"https://patentable.app","llms_txt":"https://patentable.app/llms.txt"},"generated_at":"2026-05-30T11:13:11.627Z"}