Nvidia patents data tagging to keep computer tasks in sync
Nvidia describes a method for coordinating multiple computer tasks that share data. The system assigns a timestamp to data created by one task, allowing another task to identify and use the correct version of that data. This helps ensure tasks stay synchronized, especially when running on different processors.
In the filing’s own words
Applications often run multiple tasks that need to share data with each other. When these tasks run repeatedly—like in a loop or across multiple iterations—keeping track of which data belongs to which iteration can be challenging. This disclosure describes techniques for using timestamps to help coordinate data between tasks. For example, when a first task generates data, that data gets tagged with a timestamp. Later, when a second task needs to use data from the first task, the second task may look at the timestamps to help it identify and use data from the matching iteration. This timestamp-based approach may help tasks stay synchronized even when running on different processors or computing platforms.
What exactly they claim (claim 1)
1. A system comprising: one or more processing units to perform operations comprising: executing a first task to generate first data having a particular timestamp assigned thereto; and executing a second task based at least on the first data, the first data being selected for use by the second task based at least on the particular timestamp assigned to the first data.
Facts
- Company
- Nvidia (NVIDIA Corporation)
- Official title
- DATA PROCESSING
- Publication number
- US20260277675A1
- Application number
- 19676486
- Filed
- May 13, 2026
- Published
- Sep 17, 2026
- Inventors
- 4
- Claims
- 20
Classified under
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