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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 06, 2010
Hideaki Komatsu, Yokohama, JP;
Hitomi Takahashi, Kawasaki, JP;
Gang Zhang, Yamato, JP;
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A method converts a plurality of functional blocks into linear blocks such that the nonlinear blocks are divided into a plurality of states through switched linearization. The plurality of states generated by said switched linearization is then transitioned selectively based on a predetermined operational scenario. Each state is then tested separately to ensure that implementation of the states are safe. A first guard block is provided when a state is deemed unsafe such that the first guard block is enabled to cause a system shutdown so as to prevent further processing that can cause an unsafe result.