Method for operating and displaying status of a computer system
US5371848A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S715/969
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A support computer controls operation of a data processing computer, the support computer includes: a video display monitor, an input device for making selections from video display monitor, and a processor. A first program runs on the processor for displaying a display screen on the monitor. The display screen includes an identification of the data processing computer or a component thereof, a status field, and a plurality of action selection categories including an action selection category used to operate the data processing computer. The first program is responsive to a selection of the action selection category to operate the data processing computer, for displaying a pull down of action functions within the action selection category. A second program runs on the processor and reads a selection made via the input device from the action selection category to activate the data processing computer and generates an activate signal. An activation program runs on the processor and directs activation of the data processing computer in response to receipt of the activate signal. A third program runs on the processor for updating the status of the data processing computer after the dat…
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