Boots – shoes – and leggings
Patent
1995-06-02
1997-07-29
Bowler, Alyssa H.
Boots, shoes, and leggings
3642294, 36423223, 3642328, 364DIG1, G06F 1517
Patent
active
056529040
ABSTRACT:
In accordance with the present invention, a microprocessor controlled device is provided which appears to a user to be a programmable logic device. Signals are taken from and placed on external pins in the same manner as would be done with a prior art programmable logic device. However, internal hardware which would be provided in a programmable logic device for performing the logic function is replaced by a microprocessor with associated memory. The microprocessor is programmable to read input signals from input pins, perform calculations related to the desired logic, and place signals onto output pins. Thus the function of the microprocessor controlled device as it appears from observing signals on external pins is the same as that of a prior art FPGA or other logic device. However, internally, a program which has been stored in the memory associated with the microprocessor causes the microprocessor to serially read signals from external pins, perform the necessary calculations, and place signals onto output pins. Multiple microprocessors in the same logic device can also be provided.
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Bowler Alyssa H.
Harrity John
Tachner, Esq. Leonard
Xilinx , Inc.
Young Edel M.
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