Method and apparatus for functional test of communication port

Details Method and apparatus for functional test of communication port Method and apparatus for functional test of communication port

1998-12-18

2000-09-19

Beausoliel, Jr., Robert W.

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

714735, G06F 1100

Patent

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061227552

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for testing the communication performance of the pins of a serial port. It reads the states of several group of pins to check the existence of the port and the correctness of communication address. Moreover, it checks the working condition of the pins with interruption signals in order to prove the function and communication quality of the serial port.

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