Method and apparatus for restoring a device to a default state

Details Method and apparatus for restoring a device to a default state Method and apparatus for restoring a device to a default state

2005-08-22

2008-10-14

Chu, Gabriel L (Department: 2114)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C711S164000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07437607

ABSTRACT:
A device includes a processor and a hard disk drive coupled to the processor. The hard disk drive stores various data associated with the device and includes a first partition and a second partition. Data stored in the first partition is cleared during a system reset operation. Data stored in the second partition is not cleared during the system reset operation. The first partition stores saved application data, device configuration information, and the like. The second partition stores a console application that implements a user interface to the device. The second partition also stores a reset application that implements a system reset operation.

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