Direct processor access via an external multi-purpose interface
US6487610B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/2294
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for direct access to a processor via an external multi-purpose interface. The present invention provides an interface that detects the presence of a diagnostic device, such as a diagnostic PCMCIA card, or other device, and provides a direct connection to the processor. The direct connection to the processor is not available to non-diagnostic devices.
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