Alternatively activating a replaceable hardware unit

Details Alternatively activating a replaceable hardware unit Alternatively activating a replaceable hardware unit

2008-10-20

2011-10-18

Elamin, M (Department: 2116)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Reconfiguration

C713S001000, C713S002000, C710S008000, C710S009000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08041938

ABSTRACT:
A data processing system having a plurality of hardware units providing a predetermined set of functional capabilities. The data processing system is configurable to allow selectively electronically enabling at least a subset of the functional capabilities. The system includes a portion for receiving a replaceable hardware unit. The system also includes a control unit for determining a type of the replaceable hardware unit. The control unit is configured to determine the subset of functional capabilities to be electronically enabled and electronically enabling the determined subset of functional capabilities if the replaceable hardware unit is of a first type. The control unit is also configured to enable entire functional capabilities of the replaceable hardware unit if the replaceable hardware unit is of a second type.

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