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Apparatus and method for decommissioning/recommissioning a component/program of a computer system

US8997051B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2012
Grant dateMar 31, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/62
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A program stored on a computer-readable medium for self-decommissioning at least a part of a program product is disclosed. The program may include a program code that defines a plurality of functions, a program code that includes a metric for each of the plurality of functions, wherein the metric includes at least a usage pattern and transactions relating to the metric, a program code configured to measure at least one metric, a program code defining a logic relating to the self-decommissioning of a component and/or program, a program code configured to determine decommissioning of the at least a part of the program product based on the logic, and a program code configured to self-decommission the at least a part of the program.

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