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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 12, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 14, 2010
Jose Miguel Rodriguez, San Diego, CA (US);
Matthew James West, Salem, OR (US);
Cesar Fernandez Espasa, San Diego, CA (US);
Jose Miguel Rodriguez, San Diego, CA (US);
Matthew James West, Salem, OR (US);
Cesar Fernandez Espasa, San Diego, CA (US);
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided related to testing electrical connectivity. A sequence of distinct test data signal patterns is issued. The test data signals are propagated by way of respective pathways and electrical connectors. A feedback signal is generated in accordance with a test function for each of the test data signal patterns. A test results message is generated in accordance with the feedback signals, which can include specific diagnostic or identifying information.