Location History:
- Wynnewood, PA (US) (2002 - 2009)
- Malvern, PA (US) (2016)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2002-2016
Title: Innovations of Steven T Hurlock
Introduction
Steven T Hurlock is a notable inventor based in Wynnewood, PA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in compiler validation and code coverage testing. With a total of 6 patents to his name, Hurlock's work has had a substantial impact on software development and hardware emulation.
Latest Patents
One of Hurlock's latest patents is the "Syntax language generator for compiler validation." This invention discloses systems and methods for validating the operation of a compiler. The method includes receiving a definition of language syntax at an automated source code generator and generating program code that includes constructed self-validating code and syntactically-correct automatically generated code. The source code is then provided to the compiler to be compiled into object code. The execution of the self-validating code in a computing system outputs an indication of the correctness of the compilation of the program code.
Another significant patent is "Code coverage testing in hardware emulation." This method addresses code coverage questions by instrumenting an electronic module source design file with coverage probes. It provides hierarchical names to the probes and generates an instrumented gate level netlist. The instrumented netlist is run on a hardware emulator, executing reset trigger scripts to reset the branch and statement probes. A fully initialized design is then driven in emulation on a simulated testbench, from which probe values are retrieved and evaluated to determine the extent of code coverage.
Career Highlights
Hurlock is currently employed at Unisys Corporation, where he continues to innovate and contribute to advancements in technology. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the efficiency and reliability of software and hardware systems.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Hurlock has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Stephen Kun and Robert A Johnson. These partnerships have fostered a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and the sharing of ideas.
Conclusion
Steven T Hurlock is a distinguished inventor whose contributions to compiler validation and code coverage testing have significantly advanced the field of technology. His ongoing work at Unisys Corporation and his collaborations with esteemed colleagues further highlight his commitment to innovation.