18086760. DEVICE TO BUILD PROGRAMS ON ALTERNATIVE CPU ARCHITECTURES AND A METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Red Hat, Inc.)

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DEVICE TO BUILD PROGRAMS ON ALTERNATIVE CPU ARCHITECTURES AND A METHOD THEREOF

Organization Name

Red Hat, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Ian Mcleod of Chicago IL (US)

Eric Curtin of Dublin (IE)

Pierre-Yves Chibon of Puteaux (FR)

DEVICE TO BUILD PROGRAMS ON ALTERNATIVE CPU ARCHITECTURES AND A METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18086760 titled 'DEVICE TO BUILD PROGRAMS ON ALTERNATIVE CPU ARCHITECTURES AND A METHOD THEREOF

Simplified Explanation:

This patent application describes a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device that can build a program on a host machine using an alternative CPU architecture. The USB device includes a USB interface to connect to the host machine, a memory module to store the program package, and a System-on-a-Chip (SoC) to access and run the program package automatically when connected to the host machine.

  • The USB device is designed to build programs on a host machine with an alternative CPU architecture.
  • It includes a USB interface for communication with the host machine.
  • The device has a memory module to store the program package.
  • A System-on-a-Chip (SoC) is used to access and run the program package automatically when connected to the host machine.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • USB device for building programs on a host machine with an alternative CPU architecture.
  • Automatic running of the stored program package when connected to the host machine.
  • Integration of USB interface, memory module, and SoC for seamless operation.

Potential Applications:

  • Development of programs for different CPU architectures.
  • Testing and debugging software on various platforms.
  • Education and training in computer architecture and programming.

Problems Solved:

  • Compatibility issues when building programs for different CPU architectures.
  • Streamlining the process of program development and testing.
  • Simplifying the deployment of software on diverse systems.

Benefits:

  • Increased flexibility in program development.
  • Time-saving automation of program building process.
  • Enhanced efficiency in cross-platform software deployment.

Commercial Applications:

The technology could be utilized in software development companies, educational institutions, and research facilities to streamline program building processes and facilitate cross-platform software deployment.

Questions about the Technology:

1. How does this USB device simplify the process of building programs for alternative CPU architectures? 2. What are the potential implications of using this technology in educational settings for teaching computer architecture and programming?


Original Abstract Submitted

A Universal Serial Bus (USB) device configured to build a program, in a host machine, on an alternative CPU architecture. The USB device comprises a USB interface adapted to be communicatively coupled to the host machine. The USB device further comprises a memory module configured to store a package to build on, in the host machine, the alternative CPU architecture. The USB device further comprises a System-on-a-Chip (SoC) configured to access the stored package from the memory module. The SoC is further configured to, when a connection between the USB interface and the host machine is established, automatically run the stored package in the host machine.