Patents Examined by Leigh M. Garrowski
  • Method of configuring FPGAS for dynamically reconfigurable computing
    Patent number: 6557156
    Abstract: A method of configuring FPGAs for reconfigurable computing comprises a software environment for reconfigurable coprocessor applications. This environment comprises a standard high level language compiler (i.e. Java) and a set of libraries. The FPGA is configured directly from a host processor, configuration, reconfiguration and host run-time operation being supported in a single piece of code. Design compile times on the order of seconds and built-in support for parameterized cells are significant features of the inventive method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Xilinx, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven A. Guccione