Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1986-2010
Title: Innovations of Heinz Baier
Introduction
Heinz Baier is a notable inventor based in Sindelfingen, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in debugging processes and programming electronic circuits. With a total of 5 patents to his name, Baier's work has had a considerable impact on the industry.
Latest Patents
One of Baier's latest patents is the Middlesoft Commander. This invention is a method, device, system, and computer program product designed to enable advanced control of debugging processes on a JTAG (Joint Test Action Group) IEEE 1149.1 capable device or system under test (SUT). The Middlesoft Commander is integrated within a JTAG-enabled POD, which connects to both a host system executing debugging software and the SUT. The communication between the POD and the SUT is facilitated by a pair of JTAG interfaces. The Middlesoft Commander converts high-level commands received from the host system into JTAG commands, which are then forwarded to the SUT. Additionally, it converts JTAG data received from the SUT into commands recognizable by the host system.
Another significant patent by Baier is a method and system for programming FPGAs on PC-cards without additional hardware. This invention allows for programming or updating hardware electronic circuits without the need for manual access. The circuit arrangement includes an EEPROM device, an FPGA device accessible via a computer bus system, and a MUX element connected between these devices. The method utilizes the FPGA to program the EEPROM with a schema received from a disk, enabling efficient updates to the electronic circuits.
Career Highlights
Heinz Baier is currently employed at International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where he continues to innovate and contribute to technological advancements. His work has been instrumental in enhancing debugging processes and programming methods in electronic devices.
Collaborations
Baier has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Martin Schneiderhan and Erwin F. Pfeffer. Their combined expertise has fostered a productive environment for innovation and development.
Conclusion
Heinz Baier's contributions to technology through his patents and work at IBM highlight his role as a significant inventor in the field. His innovative solutions continue to shape the future of electronic circuit programming and debugging processes.