Modular computing architecture enabling diagnostics

摘要

A device and method for providing computer operation diagnostics. The method includes coupling a mobile device (such as a mobile smartphone) to the computer via a diagnostic port. The smartphone has a diagnostic program (application) thereon that is initiated so as to be able to communicate with a diagnostic module within the computer to request and receive information from the computer.

主权项

1. A method of providing diagnostic services for a computing device including:
coupling a mobile device with a diagnostic program thereon to a diagnostic port of the computing device having a first computing component, the first computing component having at least one reporting transistor dedicated to reporting diagnostic information regarding the computing component, the diagnostic information including first diagnostic information selected from the group including the identity and operational status of the component; initiating the diagnostic program on the mobile device; issuing a query of a diagnostic information source within the computing device; and receiving the first diagnostic information from the diagnostic information source.