Patent ID: 7243206
Filing Date: 2007-07-10
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method for remapping selected data access requests issued by a processor for accessing data items stored on a ROM, said method comprising the following steps: (ii) storing at least one replacement data item corresponding to at least one data item and different to said at least one data item in one portion of a RAM memory block, said RAM memory block having a further portion that is accessible by said processor when performing processes other than said remapping; (iii) intercepting a data access request from said processor to said ROM before said data access request accesses said ROM; (iv) comparing at least a portion of an address of said intercepted data access request with a stored at least one identifier, said stored at least one identifier identifying an address of at least one data item stored on said ROM, and depending on said comparison either: (v (v