Method and system for monitoring computer performance utilizing sound diagnostics
US6192490A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 10, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/326
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for diagnosing data-processing system performance. Initially, unique audible sounds are associated with particular performance indicators within the data-processing system. Thereafter, performance indicators are identified, one or more of which indicate data-processing system performance. A diagnostic is then periodically run to detect performance indicators within the data-processing system. A unique audible sound is then generated associated with a particular performance indicator, in response to detecting the status of particular performance indicator via the diagnostic, such that potential data-processing system failures may be recognized by identifying the unique audible sound. The unique audible sound may be continuously generated at varying durations and volumes to indicate the presence of system failures. A trained user, accustomed to particular audible sounds, can identify and diagnose system failures by analyzing unique audible sounds generated by the data-processing system. The frequency and duration of each particular sound may be designated and subsequently altered by the user. The performance indicators may be composed of fault modes, one or more o…
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