Methods and systems for conducting processor health-checks
US7607040B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/2236
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for conducting processor health-checks are provided. In one embodiment, a method for evaluating the status of a processor is provided. The method includes, for example, initializing and executing an operating system, de-allocating the processor from the available pool or system resources and performing a health-check on the processor while the operating system is executing.
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