Method for converting design intent into a neutral-file-format for computer aided design applications
US5819062A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 1994 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F30/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A language is defined to describe design information that is readily available in electronic form. The syntax developed is applicable for use in the semiconductor industry, but other terms may be defined that are more appropriate for another use. Using the developed language, designers can describe their design intent in a spreadsheet as an input file. A neutral-format file generator reads this design information and translates the same into DXF output file, an industry standard neutral-file-format, which can be transferred into most CAD systems. All of the steps can be done electronically.
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