Data processing: structural design – modeling – simulation – and em – Simulating electronic device or electrical system – Software program
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-07
2006-11-07
Ferris, Fred (Department: 2128)
Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em
Simulating electronic device or electrical system
Software program
C703S021000, C717S152000, C717S109000, C717S124000, C717S125000, C717S102000, C717S127000, C717S135000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07133820
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for debugging programs in a distributed environment, such as a set of heterogeneous hardware processors (integrated circuits or In-Circuit Emulators), and/or software-based simulators. In one embodiment, the method comprises identifying a plurality of processes; initializing each of the processes; executing with a single thread of control among the processes; and continuously cycling among the processes to obtain status information. A computer program and apparatus for implementing the aforementioned methodology are also disclosed.
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Davis Henry A.
Pennello Thomas J.
ARC International
Ferris Fred
Gazdzinski & Associates
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