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Event logging method and device

  • US 20080071443A1
  • Filed: 09/17/2007
  • Published: 03/20/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/16/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of logging information about events for an internal combustion engine having an ignition circuit, the method comprising the steps of:

  • incrementing a current value of a counter at a predetermined rate only when the ignition circuit is turned on;

    detecting that an event has occurred;

    creating a new event record having at least two fields;

    populating the fields within the new event record with information about the event, including at least event type and the current value of the counter; and

    storing the new event record.

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