Techniques for configuring an embedded processor operating system
US7584348B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/44542
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An operating system for a processor in a hardware device is configured by reading data defining a configuration of the hardware device. Based on the defined configuration of the hardware device, it is determined which operating system configuration options, from a plurality of available operating system configuration options, are valid. Then, only the valid operating system configuration options are presented to a user. The hardware device may be a fixed hardware platform, or may be a configurable hardware device such as an FPGA. The data defining the configuration of the hardware device can be read from a high level design entry tool.
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