An Efficient 2-dimensional Addressing Mode for Image Processor

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In this paper, we propose a new addressing mode, which can be used for programmable image processor to perform image- processing algorithms effectively. Conventional addressing modes are suitable for one-dimensional data processing such as voice, but the proposed addressing mode consider two-dimensional characteristics of image data. The proposed instruction for two-dimensional addressing requires two operands to specify a pixel and doesn't require any change of memory architecture. Combining several instructions to load a pixel-data from an external memory to a register, the proposed instruction reduces code size so that satisfy hish performance and low power requirements of image processor. In addition, it uses inherent two-dimensional characteristics of image data and offers user-friendly instruction to assembler programmer.