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Programmable Hardware Element with Cartridge Controllers for Controlling Modular Cartridges that Convey Interface Information

  • US 20070233417A1
  • Filed: 06/06/2007
  • Published: 10/04/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/14/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A programmable hardware element (PHE), wherein the PHE comprises:

  • a first one or more portions, each configured to implement a cartridge controller operable to provide an interface between controlling software and a respective cartridge, wherein each of the first one or more portions includes a memory;

    wherein each cartridge controller is operable to;

    detect coupling of the respective cartridge to the PHE;

    query the respective cartridge for configuration information of the respective cartridge;

    store program instructions in the memory implementing a first respective interface protocol based on the determined configuration information; and

    establish communication with the respective cartridge via a respective cartridge controller according to the first respective interface protocol; and

    wherein the PHE is operable to control one or more cartridges coupled to the PHE.

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