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Computer-readable medium for recording interface specifications

US6625789B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2001
Grant dateSep 23, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F30/30
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A storage medium readable by a computer for storing a circuit module's interface information, a connection-verifying method for determining whether or not a first circuit module can be connected to a second circuit module and a presentation method for a circuit module's interface information, utilize the interface information comprising high-level combinations, each combination including first identifier sets and second identifier sets, wherein each of the first identifier sets is a combination pattern of values of signals, each signal appearing at a predetermined time at one of ports pertaining to a first port set of the circuit module, and wherein each of the second identifier sets is a combination pattern of values of signals, each signal appearing at a predetermined time at one of ports pertaining to a second port set of the circuit module.

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