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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 07, 2007
Jay C. Brinkmeyer, Colorado Springs, CO (US);
Thomas D. Rhodes, The Woodlands, TX (US);
Christoph L. Schmitz, Tomball, TX (US);
Peter Hansen, Cypress, TX (US);
Jay C. Brinkmeyer, Colorado Springs, CO (US);
Thomas D. Rhodes, The Woodlands, TX (US);
Christoph L. Schmitz, Tomball, TX (US);
Peter Hansen, Cypress, TX (US);
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for updating at least one field replaceable unit (FRU) are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment the method may comprise generating a virtual image of a FRU ID for each FRU to be updated. The method may also comprise storing the virtual image separate from the FRU ID. The method may also comprise providing a handle to the virtual image so that updated information is retrieved from the virtual image when the FRU is accessed.