Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery – Data processing system error or fault handling – Reliability and availability
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-29
2011-03-29
Duncan, Marc (Department: 2113)
Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery
Data processing system error or fault handling
Reliability and availability
C714S006130, C714S710000, C714S711000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07917804
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for repairing a processor are provided. In one embodiment, a method for repairing a processor is provided that includes, for example, the steps of initializing and executing an operating system, determining that a cache element is faulty, and swapping in a spare cache element for said faulty cache element while the operating system is executing.
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Barlow Jeff
Brauch Jeff
Calkin Howard
Gratias Raymond
Hack Stephen
Duncan Marc
Hewlett--Packard Development Company, L.P.
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