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Systems and methods for CPU repair

US7694174B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 2006
Grant dateApr 6, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F12/0802
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for repairing a processor are provided. In one embodiment, a method for repairing a processor is provided that includes, for example, the steps of initializing and executing an operating system, determining that a cache element is faulty, and swapping in a spare cache element for said faulty cache element while the operating system is executing.

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