Embedded system design through simplified add-on card configuration
US7660923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10212
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods for configuring an embedded system are described. One method includes connecting a plurality of add-on cards to a circuit board having a programmable processor. The programmable processor is configured to communicate with the plurality of add-on cards. At least one add-on card connects to a circuit board utilizing two or more connectors. The method also includes determining an identifier of each of the plurality of add-on cards, where the identifier of each of the plurality of add-on cards is used to generate a configuration image. Further included is configuring the programmable processor to communicate with the plurality of add-on cards by obtaining the configuration image. In some examples, the programmable processor is an FPGA.
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