Method and device for debugging a program executed by a multitask processor
US7685470B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/3656
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for debugging a multitask program executed by a processor includes interrupting the processor during the execution of a task of the program, and activating a debugging mode of the processor, wherein the instructions executed by the processor are supplied by an external emulator. The method comprises steps during which: the processor sends an activation message to the external emulator every time the debugging mode is activated, and upon receiving the activation message, the external emulator sends an acknowledgement message to the processor containing at least one portion of the activation message received.
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