User selected grid for logically representing an electronic circuit
US8108823B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2111/12
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer implemented method employs software on a system for generating a logical representation of an electronic circuit undergoing a design. A predetermined grid for the circuit being designed is selected through interaction with the user through a graphical user interface. An input file defines objects to be plotted to the grid, and is read into a computer system. Objection locations relative to the grid, and connections between objects are checked and adjustments made by moving objects as necessary to align with the grid and to ensure connections between the objects. A design file of the adjusted logical representation is written for use in completing a circuit design.
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