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Methods of generating and retrieving error and task message records within a multitasking computer system

US5047977A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 1990
Grant dateSep 10, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99933
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to the retrieval of data records from a computer system. A user may retrieve selected error data records by specifying criteria and activating an error services utility. Only the error record data which satisfies the specified criteria will be printed or displayed. The user may also retrieve selected message data records by specifying criteria and activating an message services utility. The user may specify the display of selected messages which were generated by a specified component within the computer system. Moreover, after displaying a selected message, the user may request the system to display more detailed information regarding the displayed message.

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