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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 28, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 17, 2006
Kevin R. Covi, Glenford, NY (US);
Gerald J. Fahr, Wappingers Falls, NY (US);
Raymond J. Harrington, Staatsburg, NY (US);
Raymond A. Longhi, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Edward J. Seminaro, Milton, NY (US);
Kevin R. Covi, Glenford, NY (US);
Gerald J. Fahr, Wappingers Falls, NY (US);
Raymond J. Harrington, Staatsburg, NY (US);
Raymond A. Longhi, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Edward J. Seminaro, Milton, NY (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A method and related apparatus for servicing an electrical/electronic device during power shut offs is provided. The apparatus comprises a service logic having a memory and control component for storing device information during normal device operation and one or more indicators driven by the memory and control component after power shut off to provide service signals. The service logic also includes an auxiliary energy source selectively engageable to provide auxiliary power to the memory and control component during power shut off and to enable providing of service signals through the indicator(s).