20240012639. METHOD OF PROGRAMMING A SOFTWARE MODULE ASSOCIATED WITH A FIRMWARE UNIT OF A DEVICE simplified abstract (Siemens Industry Software Inc.)

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METHOD OF PROGRAMMING A SOFTWARE MODULE ASSOCIATED WITH A FIRMWARE UNIT OF A DEVICE

Organization Name

Siemens Industry Software Inc.

Inventor(s)

Sakari Ollitervo of Martinniemi, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (FI)

METHOD OF PROGRAMMING A SOFTWARE MODULE ASSOCIATED WITH A FIRMWARE UNIT OF A DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240012639 titled 'METHOD OF PROGRAMMING A SOFTWARE MODULE ASSOCIATED WITH A FIRMWARE UNIT OF A DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method for programming a software module associated with a firmware unit of a device. The method involves obtaining a register transfer level program that includes register variables indicative of registers in the firmware unit. The program is defined within a first namespace. The method also includes linking the first namespace with a namespace associated with the software module to reference register variables. The register transfer level program includes a high-level programming language description of operations associated with the firmware unit.

  • The method involves programming a software module associated with a firmware unit of a device.
  • A register transfer level program is obtained, which includes register variables representing registers in the firmware unit.
  • The register transfer level program is defined within a first namespace.
  • The first namespace is linked with a namespace associated with the software module to reference register variables.
  • The register transfer level program includes a high-level programming language description of operations associated with the firmware unit.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • This method can be used in the development of firmware for various devices, such as embedded systems, IoT devices, and electronic devices.
  • It can be applied in the programming of software modules that interact with firmware units in devices.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • This method simplifies the programming process by providing a structured approach to programming software modules associated with firmware units.
  • It allows for easy referencing and manipulation of register variables within the software module.

Benefits of this technology:

  • The method improves the efficiency and accuracy of programming software modules associated with firmware units.
  • It enables better integration between firmware and software modules, leading to enhanced device functionality.
  • The structured approach reduces the chances of programming errors and facilitates easier debugging and maintenance of the software module.


Original Abstract Submitted

a method of programming a software module associated with a firmware unit of a device is provided. the method includes obtaining a register transfer level program associated with the firmware unit. the register transfer level program includes a plurality of register variables indicative of a plurality of registers in the firmware unit, defined within a first namespace of the register transfer level program. the method includes linking the first namespace associated with the register transfer level program with a namespace associated with a software module for referencing at least one register variable from the plurality of register variables. the register transfer level program includes design level description of one or more operations associated with the firmware unit in a high-level programming language.