Patents Assigned to BP Microsystems
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Publication number: 20060162154Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2006Publication date: July 27, 2006Applicant: BP MicrosystemsInventor: William White
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Patent number: 6983532Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 2, 2004Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: BP MicrosystemsInventor: William H. White
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Publication number: 20040163241Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Applicant: BP MICROSYSTEMSInventor: William H. White
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Patent number: 6687986Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 1, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: BP MicrosystemsInventor: William H. White
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Patent number: 6480906Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 3, 2001Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: BP Microsystems, Inc.Inventor: William H. White
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Patent number: 6298392Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 28, 1998Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Assignee: BP Microsystems, Inc.Inventor: William H. White
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Patent number: 6230067Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 28, 2000Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: BP MicrosystemsInventor: William H. White
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Patent number: 5996004Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 2, 1996Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Assignee: BP Microsystems, Inc.Inventor: William H. White