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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 23, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 14, 2003
Raymond J. Gilstrap, Milpitas, CA (US);
Steven E. Weiss, San Diego, CA (US);
Gregory S. Jumper, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Ira K. Weiny, San Jose, CA (US);
Krishna Mohan, Fremont, CA (US);
Raymond J. Gilstrap, Milpitas, CA (US);
Steven E. Weiss, San Diego, CA (US);
Gregory S. Jumper, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Ira K. Weiny, San Jose, CA (US);
Krishna Mohan, Fremont, CA (US);
Sun Microsystems, Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
A method includes interfacing with a field replaceable unit (FRU) having a memory device configured to store a FRUID image including at least status data. The status data is extracted from the memory device. Repair information associated with a repair of the field replaceable unit is received. The repair information is stored in the memory device. A system includes a field replaceable unit (FRU) and a FRU tool. The FRU includes a memory device configured to store a FRUID image including at least status data. The FRU tool is configured to interface with the FRU, extract the status data from the memory device, receive repair information associated with a repair of the field replaceable unit, and store the repair information in the memory device.