Universal functionality module
US8390324B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K19/177
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for a Universal functionality Module (UFM). The apparatus comprises a programmable logic device (PLD) configured to be reprogrammed in real time and a means for universally interfacing the PLD with any effectuator device. The UFM loads a startup personality bit stream from a boot memory, which allows it to read a pin configuration associated with a effectuator device. The UFM receives a function personality associated with the pin configuration, writes the function personality to programmable logic device, and initiates the function personality.
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