Abstract: A mechanism to automate the design and programming of programmable control systems. Using graphical software representations, there is provided a set of sub-circuits that can be selected and attached to a graphical representation of a programmable controller. Technical information for the construction and testing of the programmable controller system are generated automatically by the mechanism. Another mechanism then automates the construction of structure and timing of the control software to fit all task requirements of the control system. The stand alone control software then operates in real time on the programmable controller system.

Abstract: A tool kit and method for increasing the efficiency of programming a microprocessor or microcontroller in assembly language. The method includes grouping a plurality of assembly language opcodes under a single symbol such that one of the plurality of opcodes can be defined upon selecting the symbol and defining one or more parameters related to that symbol.