Method and apparatus for executing the boot code of embedded...

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2005-02-03

2009-02-17

Suryawanshi, Suresh K (Department: 2115)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Digital data processing system initialization or configuration

Loading initialization program

C713S001000, C714S036000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07493484

ABSTRACT:
A memory system and corresponding method for executing boot code stored therein are provided, the memory system including a mode decoder, a first memory in signal communication with the mode decoder, a second memory in signal communication with the mode decoder, and a mode generator in signal communication with the mode decoder for generating a signal indicative of selecting one of the first and second memories as the boot memory; and the method for executing boot code including initially booting the system from a first memory, programming a second memory for subsequent booting, programming a mode generator to subsequently boot the system from the second memory, and subsequently booting the system from the second memory.

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Office Action dated Apr. 11, 2008 for corresponding Chinese Patent Application 200510082149.X.

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