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Detecting improper operation of a digital data processing apparatus

CA 1203631 A · Owner: Tektronix, Inc. · Inventors: Judge, John L.

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Improper operation of a digital data processing apparatus is detected by applying a predetermined pattern of test digits to a data input of the apparatus and determining whether the pattern of digits provided at the data output of the apparatus in response to the application of the predetermined pattern of test digits to the data input is the same as the pattern that would be provided at the data output if the apparatus were operating properly.

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  • Granted April 22, 1986. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 22, 2003.
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FiledNovember 22, 1983
GrantedApril 22, 1986
Term endedApril 22, 2003
Patent numberCA 1203631 A
Classification (IPC)G06F11/28 +2 more

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1984198619881990199219941996199820002002Application filedNov 22, 1983Patent grantedApril 22, 1986Term endedApril 22, 2003

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