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Firmware development within a framework from different design centers depositing component(s) with related contextual and genealogy information in an accessible repository

US7188331B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2003
Grant dateMar 6, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/60
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems for developing firmware are provided. In certain embodiments, a method comprises defining a framework for firmware to be developed by firmware developers at different design centers. The method further comprises at least one of the firmware developers developing firmware as at least one component within the framework, and depositing the at least one component within a repository that is accessible from all of the design centers, wherein the repository includes contextual information about the at least one component deposited therein.

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