Compal Electronics. has been granted a patent for a verification system that includes a server, microcontroller, and verification device. This system processes log files from a basic input output system, converting them into readable characters for display, enhancing system management and diagnostics. GlobalData’s report on Compal Electronics gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Verification system for basic input/output system log files
The patent US12045148B2 describes a verification system and method for a basic input/output system (BIOS) that enhances the process of logging and displaying self-test results. The system comprises a server equipped with a platform controller hub and the BIOS, which determines whether to output specific stage log files generated during self-tests. A system management bus controller within the hub plays a crucial role in managing the output of these log files. When a log file is selected for output, the controller clears its register and inputs the log file data. A microcontroller, connected to the server, receives this log file and converts it into a readable format, which is then displayed by a verification device.
The method outlined in the patent further details the steps involved in this verification process. It emphasizes the initialization of the system management bus controller prior to log file output and the transfer of log data via designated data and clock lines. The microcontroller is also described as having connections to the system management bus and a universal serial bus (USB). Additionally, the method includes the use of a lookup table that correlates binary data from the log file with readable characters, facilitating the conversion process. This structured approach aims to streamline the verification of BIOS self-test results, ensuring that users can easily interpret the outcomes of power-on self-tests.
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