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Communication interface systems for locally analyzing computers

  • US 6,654,816 B1
  • Filed: 05/31/2000
  • Issued: 11/25/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/31/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A computer status information retrieval system, comprising:

  • a computer with a communication port, the computer executing a health program that provides status information associated with operation of the computer;

    a handheld device with a communication port configured to communicate with the computer via the computer communication port;

    the handheld device interfacing with the computer communication port to retrieve and display the status information;

    the computer communication port comprising an infrared transceiver;

    the handheld communication port comprising an infrared transceiver;

    an I/O bus;

    a microcontroller coupled to the I/O bus and the computer infrared transceiver; and

    a memory coupled to the microcontroller, the microcontroller storing information from the infrared transceiver and the I/O bus into the memory, the microcontroller, the computer infrared transceiver and the memory receiving auxiliary power that provides power when the computer is powered down; and

    the handheld device retrieving information from the memory while the computer is powered down.

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