Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery – Data processing system error or fault handling – Reliability and availability
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-24
2007-07-24
Baderman, Scott (Department: 2114)
Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery
Data processing system error or fault handling
Reliability and availability
C714S015000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10339421
ABSTRACT:
A system including a processor is energized from a source which is subject to power failure. To allow the state of the system to be restored after the power failure, at least portions of the volatile data of the processor are stored in non-volatile electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (Eeprom). In order to effectuate the data transfer, storage capacitors must provide power to the Eeprom and to the processor. In order to minimize the amount of storage capacitance, the processor power is maintained only until the data to be stored is transferred to the buffer of the Eeprom. Eeprom power is maintained until after a later time at which the buffer transfers the data to non-volatile storage of the Eeprom.
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Assessor Brian
Baderman Scott
Fried Harvey D.
Laks Joseph J.
Thomson Licensing
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