Patents by Inventor Michael J. Kania

Michael J. Kania has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Fault insertion using on-card reprogrammable devices
    Patent number: 6704894
    Abstract: A method of inducing a fault within the boundary of an on-card reprogrammable logic device (RLD) by interactive injection of subtle candidate faults and comparison of expected error message from software diagnostics until all faults are tested. Upon completion of fault injection, the RLD is reprogrammed to its proper functional faultless state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventor: Michael J. Kania