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Patent Number
Date of Patent
December 9, 2008
Patent Application Number
11156934
Date Filed
June 20, 2005
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Patent abstract
A method for alternatively activating, in a data processing system, a replaceable hardware unit and providing a predetermined set of functional capabilities for configuring the data processing system to allow selectively electronically enabling at least a subset of its functional capabilities. Initially a replaceable hardware unit is provided to the data processing system, then its type is determined. If the replaceable hardware unit is of a first type, the subset of functional capabilities to be electronically enabled is determined. Alternatively, if the replaceable hardware unit is of another type, the entire functional capabilities of the replaceable hardware unit are enabled.
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