Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery – Data processing system error or fault handling – Reliability and availability
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-14
2007-08-14
Wilson, Yolanda L (Department: 2113)
Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery
Data processing system error or fault handling
Reliability and availability
C714S004110, C709S220000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10603949
ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems provide for the troubleshooting of communications devices that interconnect a personal computer or network of personal computers to a network of a service provider. The troubleshooting is provided through a computer application program that may troubleshoot various issues. Issues related to the personal computer and the connection from the computer to the communications device may be analyzed. Additionally, the troubleshooting program may analyze issues related to the communications device and its connection to the service provider's network by the troubleshooting program interacting with a diagnostics program of the communications device and/or the network. The troubleshooting program may provide a graphical user interface to interact with the customer to allow the customer to step through the troubleshooting process while the troubleshooting application program may display information acquired during the troubleshooting for the user and may store the troubleshooting information or forward it to the service provider through the network connection to a server when possible. The troubleshooting program enables this information to be provided to the service provider from the customer without requiring the customer to be technically skilled and without requiring an on-site visit by a technician. Such information allows the service provider to provide guidance to the customer to complete the self-installation or self-repair process.
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Baker Jess
Horton John Joseph
Norton ReNae
Palenik Dirk
AT&t Intellectual Property, Inc.
Merchant & Gould
Wilson Yolanda L
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