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A programmable state machine provides a capability of dynamically changing state-machine functions. State machine programming may be accomplished dynamically by a processor through a plurality of mask registers. The plurality of mask registers provide for selective enabling and disabling of input va

A programmable state machine provides a capability of dynamically changing state-machine functions. State machine programming may be accomplished dynamically by a processor through a plurality of mask registers. The plurality of mask registers provide for selective enabling and disabling of input values and transition values of the programmable state machine.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A programmable state machine, comprising:transition/output logic for providing first signals corresponding to next state and output information;a plurality of state registers for receiving the first signals corresponding to next state and output information from the tra

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A programmable state machine, comprising:transition/output logic for providing first signals corresponding to next state and output information;a plurality of state registers for receiving the first signals corresponding to next state and output information from the transition/output logic and providing second signals corresponding to current state information to the transition/output logic; anda plurality of mask registers for selectively providing third signals corresponding to masking information to the transition/output logic,wherein the masking information comprises input masking information and transition masking information for the programmable state machine.