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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 20, 2016
Filed:
Jan. 04, 2015
Applicant:
Colin O'flynn, Halifax, CA;
Inventor:
Colin O'Flynn, Halifax, CA;
Assignee:
NewAE Technology Inc., Halifax, CA;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01R 31/317 (2006.01); G06F 11/263 (2006.01); G01R 31/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01R 31/31721 (2013.01); G06F 11/263 (2013.01); G01R 31/00 (2013.01);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for causing the incorrect operation ('faults') of digital devices such as embedded computer systems or integrated circuits. The apparatus uses a switching element to cause perturbations on the power supplies of the digital device. This apparatus can be connected to existing embedded systems with a minimal of modifications, and can insert a variety of faults into those embedded systems. Such faults can be used for verification of fault-tolerant systems or algorithms, including both safety-critical designs and cryptographic designs.