Method for automatically collecting trace detail and history data
US7506314B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2201/86
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A tracing method operates at a low level of detail during normal program execution and automatically provides an increased level of detail during exception situations. The tracing method also discloses history information prior to the exception situation. Program activity trace data is used to control action of the configurable trace facility allowing history data of a program's activity to be combined with current trace data into a persistent log. The trace facility may also be configured to recognize specified trigger values from either hardware or software means.
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