18383833. CONFIGURABLE LOGIC PLATFORM simplified abstract (Amazon Technologies, Inc.)

CONFIGURABLE LOGIC PLATFORM

Organization Name

Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Islam Atta of Vancouver (CA)

Christopher Joseph Pettey of Woodinville WA (US)

Asif Khan of Cedar Park TX (US)

Robert Michael Johnson of Austin TX (US)

Mark Bradley Davis of Austin TX (US)

Erez Izenberg of Tel Aviv (IL)

Nafea Bshara of San Jose CA (US)

Kypros Constantinides of Seattle WA (US)

CONFIGURABLE LOGIC PLATFORM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18383833 titled 'CONFIGURABLE LOGIC PLATFORM

The abstract describes a configurable logic platform with host logic and a reconfigurable logic region. The host logic encapsulates the reconfigurable logic region and includes a host interface, a management function, and a data path function.

• Configurable logic platform with host logic and reconfigurable logic region
• Reconfigurable logic region has configurable logic blocks for implementing application logic
• Host logic includes host interface for communication with a processor
• Management function in host logic configures reconfigurable logic region with application logic in response to authorized requests
• Data path function in host logic formats data transfers between host interface and application logic

Potential Applications: - Customizable hardware acceleration for specific applications - Rapid prototyping and testing of new logic designs - Adaptive computing for dynamic workload requirements

Problems Solved: - Flexibility in implementing different logic functions - Efficient data transfer between host and application logic - Simplified management of reconfigurable logic region

Benefits: - Increased performance for specific tasks - Cost-effective customization of hardware - Streamlined development process for logic designs

Commercial Applications: Title: Customizable Hardware Acceleration Solutions This technology can be used in industries such as telecommunications, data centers, and automotive for optimizing specific tasks and improving overall system performance.

Questions about Configurable Logic Platforms: 1. How does the management function in the host logic ensure secure configuration of the reconfigurable logic region? The management function requires authorized requests from the host interface to configure the reconfigurable logic region, ensuring security and preventing unauthorized access.

2. What are the advantages of using a configurable logic platform over fixed hardware solutions? A configurable logic platform offers flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness compared to fixed hardware solutions, allowing for customized logic implementations and rapid prototyping.

Original Abstract Submitted

The following description is directed to a configurable logic platform. In one example, a configurable logic platform includes host logic and a reconfigurable logic region. The reconfigurable logic region can include logic blocks that are configurable to implement application logic. The host logic can be used for encapsulating the reconfigurable logic region. The host logic can include a host interface for communicating with a processor. The host logic can include a management function accessible via the host interface. The management function can be adapted to cause the reconfigurable logic region to be configured with the application logic in response to an authorized request from the host interface. The host logic can include a data path function accessible via the host interface. The data path function can include a layer for formatting data transfers between the host interface and the application logic.