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Method for communicating diagnostic data

US6996500B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2002
Grant dateFeb 7, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/02
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is a method for communicating diagnostic data. In one embodiment, a platform specific characteristic of a computer is ascertained using a computer application that is compliant with a platform independent specification. A message is received requesting diagnostic information about the computer, and a reply is sent conveying diagnostic information about the computer.

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