GDSII File Parsing With Relational Database Memory Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional electronic design automation (EDA) tools are not suitable for portable devices due to hardware and software limitations, leading to challenges in data processing, compatibility, and data transfer, making it difficult to implement large-scale circuit design and data access efficiently on devices like smartphones and tablets.
Innovation Solution
A GDSII file generation and parsing system optimized for portable devices using a relational database approach to manage memory resources, incorporating modules for parsing and generating files, and a graphical user interface for interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If traditional EDA tools are used on portable devices, then high computing power and large memory are required, but portable devices have limited hardware resources
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the EDA tool functionality into modular components that can operate efficiently with limited resources. The system divides the design automation process into discrete tasks that can be executed sequentially, reducing the need for high computing power and large memory simultaneously available at once.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes operational parameters to suit portable devices, including optimizing data structures, adjusting processing algorithms, and modifying memory management strategies to work within the constraints of limited hardware resources while maintaining essential EDA functionality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional EDA tools are developed for Windows or Linux, then they are optimized for desktop operating systems, but they are not compatible with portable operating systems like iOS or Android
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal EDA tool architecture that can function across multiple operating systems including Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android. The system uses platform-agnostic data formats and abstraction layers that allow the same core functionality to operate on diverse operating systems without requiring separate development for each platform.
3Ease of operation
If EDA tools are adapted for touch operations on portable devices, then user interface needs major adjustments, but traditional interface designs are optimized for keyboard and mouse
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic user interface that adapts to different input methods. The system detects whether the user is interacting via touch, keyboard, or mouse and automatically adjusts the interface behavior, tool selection methods, and interaction patterns to optimize usability for the detected input modality.
4Productivity
If large-scale circuit design data is processed on portable devices, then data processing capabilities are exceeded, but traditional computers have sufficient processing power
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and separates the heavy data processing tasks from the portable device itself. The system allows users to import large circuit design datasets, processes them using optimized algorithms that work within device memory constraints, and exports results, effectively taking out the burden of handling massive datasets from the limited hardware of portable devices.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention provides an electronic file parsing and generation system and method. The system specializes in processing a GDSII file, parsing a library, a structure and an element code therein, and storing parsed data in a relational database. The method also allows the extraction of the parsed data from the database to generate a new electronic file that are fully compatible with other electronic design automation tools. The invention realizes efficient analysis and generation of the GDSII file, can save memory resources, and also improves the speed of data processing, thereby providing greater flexibility and convenience for users.