Patents Assigned to BP Microsystems
  • Publication number: 20060162154
    Abstract: An in-line programming (ILP) system and method for programming and testing programmable integrated circuit devices (PICS) and performing the assembly of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). Printed circuit boards enter and leave the ILP system on a conveyor system. PICs are loaded into the ILP system, and the ILP system automatically programs and tests the PICs and places them onto the PCBs as the PCBs arrive on the conveyor. The programming and testing operations are performed by the same piece of equipment that performs the PCBA assembly operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Applicant: BP Microsystems
    Inventor: William White
  • Patent number: 6983532
    Abstract: An in-line programming (ILP) system and method for programming and testing programmable integrated circuit devices (PICs) and performing the assembly of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). Printed circuit boards enter and leave the ILP system on a conveyor system. PICs are loaded into the ILP system, and the ILP system automatically programs and tests the PICs and places them onto the PCBs as the PCBs arrive on the conveyor. The programming and testing operations are performed by the same piece of equipment that performs the PCBA assembly operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: BP Microsystems
    Inventor: William H. White
  • Publication number: 20040163241
    Abstract: An in-line programming (ILP) system and method for programming and testing programmable integrated circuit devices (PICs) and performing the assembly of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). Printed circuit boards enter and leave the ILP system on a conveyor system. PICs are loaded into the ILP system, and the ILP system automatically programs and tests the PICs and places them onto the PCBs as the PCBs arrive on the conveyor. The programming and testing operations are performed by the same piece of equipment that performs the PCBA assembly operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: BP MICROSYSTEMS
    Inventor: William H. White
  • Patent number: 6687986
    Abstract: An in-line programming (ILP) system and method for programming and testing programmable integrated circuit devices (PICs) and performing the assembly of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). Printed circuit boards enter and leave the ILP system on a conveyor system. PICs are loaded into the ILP system, and the ILP system automatically programs and tests the PICs and places them onto the PCBs as the PCBs arrive on the conveyor. The programming and testing operations are performed by the same piece of equipment that performs the PCBA assembly operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: BP Microsystems
    Inventor: William H. White
  • Patent number: 6480906
    Abstract: A computer controlled group of programmer sites are provided to burn in or enter operating code into various types of programmable electronic devices, such as programmable memories, programmable logic devices (or PLD's), field programmable gate arrays (or FPGA's), and the like. The programmer sites are conned to a central controller and operate under control of the central controller, typically personal computer. Each programmer site includes its own computer processor or CPU. Initially for a production run of a particular type of device, one of the programmer sites serves as a master site. At the master site, an optimized control sequence for the device is developed in conjunction with the central controller. Once this is achieved, the optimal sequence is broadcast to all programmer sites connected to the central controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: BP Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventor: William H. White
  • Patent number: 6298392
    Abstract: A computer controlled group of programmer sites are provided to burn in or enter operating code into various types of programmable electronic devices, such as programmable memories, programmable logic devices (or PLD's), field programmable gate arrays (or FPGA's), and the like. The programmer sites are connected to a central controller and operate under control of the central controller, typically personal computer. Each programmer site includes its own computer processor or CPU. Initially for a production run of a particular type of device, one of the programmer sites serves as a master site. At the master site, an optimized control sequence for the device is developed in conjunction with the central controller. Once this is achieved, the optimal sequence is broadcast to all programmer sites connected to the central controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: BP Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventor: William H. White
  • Patent number: 6230067
    Abstract: An in-line programming (ILP) system and method for programming and testing programmable integrated circuit devices (PICs) and performing the assembly of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). Printed circuit boards enter and leave the ILP system on a conveyor system. PICs are loaded into the ILP system, and the ILP system automatically programs and tests the PICs and places them onto the PCBs as the PCBs arrive on the conveyor. The programming and testing operations are performed by the same piece of equipment that performs the PCBA assembly operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: BP Microsystems
    Inventor: William H. White
  • Patent number: 5996004
    Abstract: A computer controlled group of programmer sites are provided to burn in or enter operating code into various types of programmable electronic devices, such as programmable memories, programmable logic devices (or PLD's), field programmable gate arrays (or FPGA's), and the like. The programmer sites are connected to a central controller and operate under control of the central controller, typically personal computer. Each programmer site includes its own computer processor or CPU. Initially for a production run of a particular type of device, one of the programmer sites serves as a master site. At the master site, an optimized control sequence for the device is developed in conjunction with the central controller. Once this is achieved, the optimal sequence is broadcast to all programmer sites connected to the central controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: BP Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventor: William H. White