Method and apparatus for comparing and synchronizing programmable logic device user configuration dataset versions
US7277902B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99954
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A graphical tool assists a user in migrating programming changes from one programmable logic device to another. The tool preferably compares a new user configuration dataset (e.g., the user configuration dataset including old features as well as newly-added features) for the “origin” programmable logic device to the existing user configuration dataset (i.e., the user configuration dataset including only old features) for a “destination” programmable logic device, and displays differences to the user. The tool preferably also assists the user to synchronize the devices by “copying” the new features of the user configuration dataset for one device into the old user configuration dataset for another device to the extent possible, by providing graphical inputs to allow the user to indicate which features should be synchronized, or to graphically manipulate the feature assignments directly.
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