METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTERROGATING AN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT
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1. A method for interrogating an electronic component, comprising:
- providing a body functioning as a test access port or system access port, the body having an interface with an antenna for communication with a non-contact wireless probe the body having a logic circuit for converting instructions into control signals, communication signals or both to be applied to the electronic component, the body being separate and distinct from the interrogating device;
securing the body to an electronic component and hardwiring the body to circuits of the electronic component;
performing multiple discrete interrogations of the electronic component via the interface of the body without the interrogating device physically touching the electronic component.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for interrogating an electronic component, includes a body having an interface for an interrogating device to use as a conduit in reliably performing multiple discrete interrogations of the electronic component without the interrogating device physically touching the electronic component.
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1. A method for interrogating an electronic component, comprising:
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providing a body functioning as a test access port or system access port, the body having an interface with an antenna for communication with a non-contact wireless probe the body having a logic circuit for converting instructions into control signals, communication signals or both to be applied to the electronic component, the body being separate and distinct from the interrogating device; securing the body to an electronic component and hardwiring the body to circuits of the electronic component; performing multiple discrete interrogations of the electronic component via the interface of the body without the interrogating device physically touching the electronic component.
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2. An apparatus for interrogating an electronic component, comprising:
a body functioning as a test access port or system access port secured to an electronic component and hardwired to circuits of the electronic component, the body having an interface with an antenna for communication with a non-contact wireless probe of an interrogating device, the body having a logic circuit for converting instructions into control signals, communication signals or both to be applied to the electronic component. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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