Method and apparatus for wirelessly testing field-replaceable units (FRUs)
US7561875B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/2294
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates wirelessly identifying and testing field-replaceable units within a computer system. The system includes a field-replaceable unit (FRU) within the computer system and a storage device located on the FRU. Data on the storage device contains an identifier for the FRU. A wireless transceiver coupled to the storage device is configured to receive a request directed to the FRU and, in response to the request, to transmit the identifier for the FRU.
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