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Categorization of design rule errors

US8713485B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2012
Grant dateApr 29, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F30/398
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention include a method for categorizing and displaying design rule errors. The method may include receiving, from a design rule checker, more than one violation of a design rule within a design layout. The method may also include determining distinct categories of the design rule violations by comparing parameters associated with the design rule violations.

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