Field programmable general purpose interface adapter for connecting peripheral devices within a computer system
March 22, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3714635 3828325 Synchronous serial data adaptor Communication control unit Programmable controller with modular firmware for communication control Input/output processing system utilizing locked processors Programmable control latch mechanism for a data processing system Digital data processing system with interface adaptor having programmable, monitorable control register therein Communication controller transparently integrated into a host CPU Communication adapter circuit InventorApplicationNo. 408455 filed on 03/22/1995US Classes:710/10, Configuration initialization710/8Peripheral configurationExaminersPrimary: Ray, Gopal C.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG06F 013/10AbstractA peripheral circuit interface adapter for a computer system is defined whose function is established programmatically rather than being designed, laid out and fabricated uniquely for each different function the interface adapter might perform. A designer can program the interface adapter function and then cause that function to be defined dynamically through downloading on the interface adapter when the system on which it resides is powered on. The interface adapter contains rudimentary bus interface elements and external interface section and a control section. The control section establishes the overall function of the adapter and is defined by a field programmable gate array that assumes specific wiring characteristics as a result of downloading from the hosting system.Other References
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