US6662318B1
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Timely error data acquistion
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 2000-08-10
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Granted: 2003-12-09
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Expires: 2020-08-10
Abstract
Abstract A method, system, and apparatus for monitoring errors within a data processing system is provided. In one embodiment an error notification system receives an indication of notification conditions and actions from a user. The system then searches for the specified conditions. Responsive to the occurrence of the specified condition, the system performs specified actions and sends a notification to a user. The specified actions may include, for example, rebooting the computer or generating a web page of information regarding the occurrence of the condition. The notification may be sent to a user via, for example, e-mail.
Inventors
- 👤 Irving Guwor Baysah
- 👤 Michael Anthony Perez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:45
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F11/00; G06F11/07; G06F11/0703; G06F11/0766; G06F11/0781; G06F11/0706; G06F11/0748; G06F11/0793
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A method of monitoring errors within a data processing system, the method comprising: monitoring a data processing system for an occurrence of a specified condition; and responsive to the occurrence of the specified condition, performing specified actions and sending a notification to a user, wherein the specified condition comprises a plurality of conditions and a different party is notified on the occurrence of each of the plurality of conditions.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
69 words
A method of monitoring errors within a data processing system, the method comprising: monitoring a data processing system for an occurrence of a specified condition; and responsive to the occurrence of the specified condition, performing specified actions and sending a notification to a user, wherein the specified condition comprises a plurality of conditions and a different party is notified on the occurrence of each of the plurality of conditions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the data processing system is a server.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the data processing system is a distributed data processing system comprising a plurality of servers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the notification comprises sending an electronic mail message.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the notification comprises sending a notification to a wireless pager.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the specified actions comprise generating a web page containing information about the specified occurrence.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the specified actions comprise rebooting the data processing system.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
93 words
A computer program product in a computer readable media for use in a data processing system for monitoring errors within a monitored data processing system, the computer program product comprising: first instructions for monitoring the monitored data processing system for an occurrence of a specified condition; and second instructions, responsive to the occurrence of the specified condition, for performing specified actions and sending a notification to a user, wherein the specified condition comprises a plurality of conditions and a different party is notified on the occurrence of each of the plurality of conditions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
93 words
A computer program product in a computer readable media for use in a data processing system for monitoring errors within a monitored data processing system, the computer program product comprising: first instructions for monitoring the monitored data processing system for an occurrence of a specified condition; and second instructions, responsive to the occurrence of the specified condition, for performing specified actions and sending a notification to a user, wherein the specified condition comprises a plurality of conditions and a different party is notified on the occurrence of each of the plurality of conditions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The computer program product as recited in claim 8 , wherein the data processing system is a server.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The computer program product as recited in claim 8 , wherein the monitored data processing system is a distributed data processing system comprising a plurality of network computers, each of which is monitored.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The computer program product as recited in claim 8 , wherein the notification comprises sending an electronic mail message.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The computer program product as recited in claim 8 , wherein the notification comprises sending a notification to a wireless pager.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The computer program product as recited in claim 8 , wherein the specified actions comprise generating a web page containing information about the specified occurrence.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The computer program product as recited in claim 8 , wherein the specified actions comprise rebooting the monitored data processing system.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
77 words
A system for monitoring errors within a monitored data processing system, the system comprising: first means for monitoring the monitored data processing system for an occurrence of a specified condition; and second means, responsive to the occurrence of the specified condition, for performing specified actions and sending a notification to a user, wherein the specified condition comprises a plurality of conditions and a different party is notified on the occurrence of each of the plurality of conditions.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
77 words
A system for monitoring errors within a monitored data processing system, the system comprising: first means for monitoring the monitored data processing system for an occurrence of a specified condition; and second means, responsive to the occurrence of the specified condition, for performing specified actions and sending a notification to a user, wherein the specified condition comprises a plurality of conditions and a different party is notified on the occurrence of each of the plurality of conditions.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system as recited in claim 15 , wherein the data processing system is a server.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system as recited in claim 15 , wherein the monitored data processing system is a distributed data processing system comprising a plurality of network computers, each of which is monitored.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system as recited in claim 15 , wherein the notification comprises sending an electronic mail message.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system as recited in claim 15 , wherein the notification comprises sending a notification to a wireless pager.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system as recited in claim 15 , wherein the specified actions comprise generating a web page containing information about the specified occurrence.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system as recited in claim 15 , wherein the specified actions comprise rebooting the monitored data processing system.
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