Systems and methods for graphics processing unit augmented high performance personal computing

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed method to increase processing power of a computer by generating a plurality of tasks for an application software; distributing the tasks over a plurality of general purpose processor cores and a graphics processing unit (GPU); and receiving the outputs from the cores and the GPU.

1 . A method to increase processing power of a computer, comprising:
 generating a plurality of tasks for an application software;   distributing the tasks over a plurality of general purpose processor cores and a graphics processing unit (GPU); and   receiving the outputs from the cores and the GPU.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein each processor core comprises a 64-bit processor having a compatible 32-bit mode to execute pre-existing 32-bit Windows software, and wherein the GPU comprises a graphics system. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , comprising providing a point-to-point direct link between the processor and an Input/Output device. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , comprising distributing tasks among the plurality of general purpose processor cores and the GPU to accelerate the preview and rendering of motion, opacity, color, and image distortion effects. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , comprising scaling a video clip to one of: DV, Digital Betacam, HDV, HDCAM, DVCPRO HD, and D5 HD. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , comprising capturing and editing HDV or HDTV content with the cores and the GPU. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , comprising playing-back video in real-time. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , comprising playing multiple video channels at full resolution and with titles, transitions, effects, and color correction. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , comprising viewing multiple video tracks from a multicam shoot, and switching between tracks in real time. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , comprising performing color correction. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 1 , comprising applying primary and secondary color-correction tools to match shots; change colors; correct exposure errors; and modify highlights, midtones, and shadows across a clip, a sequence, or a project. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 1 , comprising editing comprises switching multiple nestable timelines. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 1 , comprising generating 5.1 surround sound. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 1 , comprising creating and manipulating multichannel audio to produce surround sound. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 1 , comprising generating interactive DVDs for digital dailies, test discs, or final delivery. 
     
     
         16 . A system, comprising:
 a plurality of general purpose processor cores;   a graphics processing unit (GPU) coupled to the plurality of general purpose processor cores; and   distributed code executable by the processor cores and the GPU in parallel.   
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 16 , comprising code to:
 receive and edit HDV or HDTV content;   specify tasks to be applied to the content including transitions, effects, and audio;   assign the tasks to a plurality of general purpose processor cores and a graphics processing unit (GPU) to accelerate the preview and rendering of title, transition, motion, opacity, color, and image distortion effects; and   render a video output.   
     
     
         18 . A mobile device, comprising:
 a camera;   a graphics processing unit (GPU); and   a processor coupled to the camera and the GPU, the processor having code to capture a video using the camera and to edit the video on both the processor and the GPU.   
     
     
         19 . The mobile device of  claim 18 , comprising a light projector coupled to the processor to project an image as a video output. 
     
     
         20 . The mobile device of  claim 18 , comprising a video server coupled to the telephone to store and/or play video on demand.