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Method of detecting constants and removing redundant connections in a logic network

US4816999A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 1987
Grant dateMar 28, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F30/327
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of reducing the number of connections in, and increasing the testability of, a logic network. This is accomplished by propagating global controlling information through a graphical representation of the logic network. Logically redundant connections are detected and removed by means of this information.

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