Goodard v. Google, Inc.
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Goodard v. Google, Inc.
Doc. 73 Att. 10
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Purcell Purcell
U.S. Patent No. U.S. 5,623,434 5,623,434
Background for the Purcell Invention
Structure and method for using an arithmetic and logic unit ("ALU") as the carry propagation stage of a multiplier.
· Computer processors perform basic mathematical functions Computer such as addition and multiplication. such · Traditionally, processors used separate, duplicative circuitry Traditionally, to perform addition and multiplication. to
Purcell: '434 Patent Purcell:
Purcell: '434 Patent Purcell:
Prior Art
105
Multipl y Circuitry
111
102 104 106 131
103 107 132
Add Circuitry
112
Carry Save Stage
110
ALU
130
115
117
Pipeline 116 Register
135
CP A CPA
119 100
118 Adder
Circuit
141
MUX
148 150 140
FIG. 1a
(PRIOR ART)
Statement of the Invention
Purcell: '434 Patent Purcell:
The invention is a novel circuit that requires only one-half of a traditional multiplier circuit only half connected to an existing ALU to perform a complete multiply operation. complete
Purcell's Invention
Purcell: '434 Patent Purcell:
210
Carry Save Stage
ALU
230
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