18090207. ERROR AND DEBUG INFORMATION CAPTURING FOR A BOOT PROCESS simplified abstract (XILINX, INC.)
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ERROR AND DEBUG INFORMATION CAPTURING FOR A BOOT PROCESS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Ramakrishna Ganeshu Poolla of Hyderabad (IN)
Bharath Mulagondla of Hyderabad (IN)
Felix Burton of Foster City CA (US)
Mohan Marutirao Dhanawade of Hyderabad (IN)
ERROR AND DEBUG INFORMATION CAPTURING FOR A BOOT PROCESS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18090207 titled 'ERROR AND DEBUG INFORMATION CAPTURING FOR A BOOT PROCESS
Simplified Explanation: During a boot process, error and debug information is saved by a read only memory (ROM) debug circuitry (RDC). The RDC detects errors in the ROM code and stores error information in a memory element, along with debug information associated with the boot process. This information can be outputted via test circuitry based on testing instructions.
- Error and debug information saved during boot process
- ROM debug circuitry detects errors in ROM code
- Error information stored in first memory element
- Debug information stored in second memory element
- Information outputted via test circuitry based on testing instructions
Potential Applications: - Computer systems - Embedded systems - Firmware development
Problems Solved: - Efficient error detection and debugging during boot process - Streamlined testing procedures - Enhanced system reliability
Benefits: - Improved system performance - Faster troubleshooting - Reduced downtime
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Error Detection and Debugging Technology for System Boot Processes" This technology can be utilized in various industries such as: - Information technology - Electronics manufacturing - Automotive sector
Prior Art: Researchers can explore existing patents related to error detection and debugging technologies in boot processes to understand the evolution of this field.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in ROM debug circuitry and error detection technologies for boot processes to enhance system reliability and performance.
Questions about Error and Debug Information in Boot Processes: 1. How does the ROM debug circuitry detect errors in the ROM code during the boot process? 2. What are the key benefits of storing error and debug information in separate memory elements during boot processes?
Original Abstract Submitted
Error and debug information is saved during a boot process. A read only memory (ROM) debug circuitry (RDC) obtains detected errors within ROM code during a boot process. Error information is generated and stored within a first memory element. The error information includes entries. Each of the entries is associated with a respective one of the errors. Debug information is generated and stored by the RDC within a second memory element. The debug information is associated with the boot process. Further, the method includes outputting, via test circuitry of the processing system, the error information and debug information based on a testing instruction.
