1997-06-12
1999-07-13
Heckler, Thomas M.
G06F 1740
Patent
active
059238704
ABSTRACT:
A computer includes a base unit and an upper unit which encloses all electronic components of the computer, such as an LCD display, system board, various drives, sound card, speakers, and modem. The base unit has dimensions of only about 11 inches by 7 inches and can easily be placed in small areas. The computer contains a life time counter that counts the amount of time the computer has been used from the time of purchase. The count data is useful in accessing how often a computer has been used if a purchaser return it to the manufacturer. The counter also assists manufacturers to accurately track and resolve field failures in addition to in-house quality testing. This provides a competitive advantage by allowing the computer design to be changed based on actual use conditions and increases field reliability and reduces costs in areas which are over-designed.
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Pages printed from Compaq Computer Corporation's Website (http://www.compaq.com) related to the Compaq Presario 3000 Series, Aug. 13, 1996.
Adams Gregory K.
Forlenza Nicholas G.
Johns H. Douglas
Mayne Michael C.
Reents Jeffrey M.
Ewing, IV James L.
Heckler Thomas M.
Monorail, Inc.
Stockton LLP Kilpatrick
Sutcliffe Geoff L.
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