Methods and systems for the identification of circuits and...

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2006-03-21

2006-03-21

Morse, Gregory (Department: 2134)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Multiple computer communication using cryptography

Particular communication authentication technique

C713S181000, C726S032000, C716S030000

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07017043

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is related to systems and methods for adding a signature to circuit design. In one embodiment, a first set of constraints used to specify a functional portion of the circuit design is received. A second set of constraints used to specify the signature is received as well. The circuit design is generated based on at least the first constraints and the second constraints, wherein the signature is embedded in the functional portion.

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