Patent ID: 6784902
Filing Date: 2004-08-31
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A method for creating a computer program for the operation of a data processing system that contains at least one data processor, one data memory, one input device and one display device, wherein the computer program controls functional elements, characterized by the following steps:generating a matrix which graphically specifies operation of the computer program, wherein the matrix comprises columns displayed on the display device, wherein said generating the matrix comprises: displaying a first column of the matrix, wherein the first column comprises a plurality of symbols for functional elements; displaying an interconnection column proximate to the first column that contains fields that each form a row with the fields of adjacent interconnection columns, wherein each row is assigned to one signal transmission channel; and displaying an interconnection between one signal transmission channel and another signal transmission channel within the interconnection column in accordance with user input, wherein the interconnection operates to connect two or more of the symbols for functional elements; wherein the computer program comprises a plurality of interconnected symbols, including said two or more of the symbols and a plurality of interconnections, including said interconnection, wherein the plurality of interconnected symbols graphically represents the functionality of the computer program, and wherein the computer program is executable according to the interconnected symbols for the functional elements represented in the matrix.