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System architecture synthesis and exploration for multiple functional specifications

  • US 7,031,887 B2
  • Filed: 07/31/2001
  • Issued: 04/18/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/31/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for generating computer system level architectures that are capable of executing multiple functional specifications, given a set of physical resources, and subject to a set of design constraints, the method comprising:

  • forming an initial master task graph from said multiple specifications, said initial master task graph including at least one hierarchical task having pointers to a plurality of sub-task graphs, wherein an XOR relationship exists between at least two of the plurality of sub-task graphs;

    processing said initial master task graph to provide a selected number of final master task graphs, each of said final master task graphs comprising a list of AND task graphs;

    generating a family of architectures for each of said final master task graphs, each of the architectures generated for a given final master task graph being capable of executing every AND task graph included in the list for the given final master task graph; and

    exploring each of said generated architectures for use in executing said multiple specifications.

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