Kernel-mode in-flight recorder tracing mechanism
First Claim
1. An automated computer diagnostic system, comprising:
- a trace component that monitors computer-related activities between a driver and an operating system component; and
a log that records the computer-related activities to facilitate problem diagnosis with respect to the driver or the operating system component.
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Abstract
The subject invention relates to systems and methods that automatically monitor and record component-related activities to support remote diagnostic capabilities. In one aspect, an automated computer diagnostic system is provided. The system includes a trace component that monitors computer-related activities between a driver and an operating system component. The trace component can be embedded within the driver or coupled thereto but, generally records activities relating to a given driver in contrast to generically for the entire operating system. A log records the computer-related activities to facilitate problem diagnosis with respect to the driver or the operating system component.
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20 Claims
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1. An automated computer diagnostic system, comprising:
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a trace component that monitors computer-related activities between a driver and an operating system component; and
a log that records the computer-related activities to facilitate problem diagnosis with respect to the driver or the operating system component. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for capturing diagnostic information, comprising:
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adapting a trace recording element to a driver;
interfacing the trace recording element with an operating system; and
logging output from the trace recording element to an analysis file. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system to facilitate computer diagnostic operations, comprising:
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means for tracing activities of a driver component;
means for interfacing the driver component to a log;
means for providing output to the log in accordance with the tracing activities; and
means for interfacing the driver component to a computer library component. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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