Patent · US Expired

Remote monitoring of computer programs

US5918004A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 3, 1996
Grant dateJun 29, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2201/865
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for remotely monitoring the execution of computer programs are provided. Monitoring instructions are added the computer program so that during execution of the program, data may be collected regarding the program execution. The collected data may be automatically sent to a remote system or site for analysis. The monitoring instructions create little or no performance impact on the client yet provide valuable information to the developer of the program. Additionally, the monitoring instructions may be changes during computer program development.

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