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Patent Title: Method and system for processing logic blocks in a data processing system

Assignee: IBM
Patent Number: US5640557
Issue Date: 06-17-1997
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File Date:11-18-1994


Abstract: A method and apparatus for evaluating a plurality of logical elements connected to each other by a plurality of connectors, wherein a change of state may occur in at least one of the plurality of logical elements. A state data field is established for each of the plurality of connectors. State data is used within each connection to compare and asserted output of one node with the acknowledged input of another node. Logical elements that require reevaluation are identified from the plurality of elements. By searching for discrepancies within the state data field(s).

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