Examining local hardware using a location-aware peripheral device
US10037257B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2213/0026
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided are methods and peripheral devices for examining local hardware and configuring a location-aware peripheral device accordingly. In some implementations, a peripheral device may be configured to examine, using a bus interface, another device connected to the bus. Examining may include determining characteristics of the other device. In some implementations, the peripheral device may further compare the determined characteristics against information derived from data stored in a memory of the peripheral device. The information may describe acceptable operating parameters for the computing system. In some implementations, the peripheral device may further determine, based on a result of the comparison, a status for the computing system. The status may indicate whether the computing system is operating within acceptable operating parameters. The status may direct an action by the peripheral device.
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