Data processing: software development – installation – and managem – Software program development tool – Testing or debugging
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-13
2007-02-13
Dam, Tuan (Department: 2192)
Data processing: software development, installation, and managem
Software program development tool
Testing or debugging
C712S227000, C714S045000
Reexamination Certificate
active
09844673
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for program counter and data tracing is disclosed. The tracing mechanism of the present invention enables increased visibility into the hardware and software state of the processor core.
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Rutten J. Derek
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