Field qualification of disk drives in consumer electronics...

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2011-05-03

2011-05-03

Miller, John W (Department: 2421)

Interactive video distribution systems

Video distribution system with upstream communication

Remote testing of cable system

C725S131000, C725S132000, C711S112000, C711S118000, C710S019000, C714S763000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07937737

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods are disclosed for qualifying performance of a disk drive in a digital home communications terminal (DHCT) deployed in the field. In embodiment, among others, at least one DHCT is identified for performance testing. A disk drive performance test application is downloaded to the DHCT over a communication channel. Performance test results are received from the DHCT over the communication channel. A DHCT is designated as having a hard disk failure if the test results are below a threshold.

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