Method for alternatively activating a replaceable hardware unit

Details Method for alternatively activating a replaceable hardware unit Method for alternatively activating a replaceable hardware unit

2005-06-20

2008-12-09

Elamin, Abdelmoniem (Department: 2116)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Reconfiguration

C713S001000, C713S002000, C710S008000, C710S010000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07464260

ABSTRACT:
A method for alternatively activating, in a data processing system, a replaceable hardware unit and providing a predetermined set of functional capabilities for configuring the data processing system to allow selectively electronically enabling at least a subset of its functional capabilities. Initially a replaceable hardware unit is provided to the data processing system, then its type is determined. If the replaceable hardware unit is of a first type, the subset of functional capabilities to be electronically enabled is determined. Alternatively, if the replaceable hardware unit is of another type, the entire functional capabilities of the replaceable hardware unit are enabled.

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