Intel has patented a crash log agent for logging system state information in an integrated circuit. The agent uses a high-level representation to define the structure of crash logs and retrieve specific information from circuit resources in response to crash events. GlobalData’s report on Intel gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Patent granted for logging crash event information in integrated circuits
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12013746B2) discloses an integrated circuit (IC) with a crash log agent designed to efficiently handle crash events. The IC includes a collection engine that receives instructions defining a record structure and accesses reference information to determine the correspondence of information types to functional blocks. A transaction unit communicates with the collection engine to retrieve state information during a crash event, accessing registers of the functional block as needed. The patent details the interaction between the collection engine, transaction unit, and functional blocks to streamline crash event handling within the IC.
Furthermore, the patent describes a method and system based on the IC design, emphasizing the selection of transaction units based on reference information and generic identifiers to retrieve state information effectively. The method involves the collection engine communicating with the transaction unit to access registers of functional blocks, optimizing crash event response. The system incorporates a display device coupled to the IC to visualize data based on signals communicated with the functional block, enhancing the overall functionality of the integrated circuit. Overall, the patent highlights a comprehensive approach to managing crash events within an IC, showcasing a structured system that efficiently retrieves and processes state information during critical events.
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