A multithreading processor for concurrently executing multiple threads is provided. The processor includes an execution pipeline and a thread scheduler that dispatches instructions of the threads to the execution pipeline. The execution pipeline detects a stalling event caused by a dispatched instruction,...http://www.google.de/patents/US7657891?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7657891 - Multithreading microprocessor with optimized thread scheduler for increasing pipeline utilization efficiency