System and method for performing serialization of devices
US10102500B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q50/04
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A serialization service module is provided for configuring an asset management system to provide a secure means of generating, assigning to chips (or other electronic objects or devices), and tracking unique serial numbers. To provide this service, a controller connects through a secure, encrypted connection to appliances at a manufacturer's location. Agents can then request serial number values from an appliance by product name. The serial numbers are generated by the appliance, metered, and provided to the agents. The serial numbers are then injected sequentially into each die in a chip manufacturing process using the agent. A log is reported to the controller.
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