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System and method for communicating with a microcontroller

US8402431B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2009
Grant dateMar 19, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/3438
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for communicating with a microprocessor includes an interface agent that facilitates a communications link between customized windows applications and a suite of development tools. The system allows for interactive hardware and software verification testing of a microcontroller or microprocessor contained within any type of platform, such as mass produced electronic subassembly, consumer product, or a demonstration board. The system also allows for interactive tutorials about the suite of development tools and capabilities of a selected microcontroller or microprocessor. The interface agent affords a high level of interactivity during the tutorials, which involves requesting the user to perform tasks and monitoring for execution of the tasks.

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