SIL Simulation Memory Reset for Virtual ECU Behavior

The patent creates a virtual copy of the target hardware's memory structure by allocating a memory area on the host data processing device that mirrors the memory structure of the actual control unit. This virtual memory copy allows the SIL simulation to realistically replicate reset event behavior by resetting the memory area to a predefined initial state, thereby achieving both simulation reliability and accurate reset event behavior representation without requiring the physical target hardware to be present.

The patent introduces a memory area as an intermediary between the SIL simulation environment and the absent target hardware. This memory area serves as a mediator that preserves the essential memory structure and reset behavior characteristics of the target hardware, allowing the simulation to independently execute reset events with realistic effects on the virtual control unit's software without requiring the physical hardware to be present.

The patent segments the host data processing device's memory into distinct areas, with a specific memory area allocated to represent the control unit's memory structure. This segmentation allows selective modification of only the relevant memory area during reset events while leaving other memory areas unchanged. The memory area is organized to mirror the control unit's memory structure, enabling precise control of software behavior during reset events without requiring complex modifications to the entire system memory management.