Managing data processing systems based on location using out-of-band communications
US12432219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/107
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for managing a data processing system based on location data are disclosed. A management controller of the data processing system may provide the location data via an out-of-band communication channel to a geolocation management server tasked with mapping a location of the data processing system over time. The data processing system may identify an occurrence of an event based on the location data (e.g., a change in location of the data processing system), prompting the data processing system to perform an action set to update operation of the data processing system (e.g., to conform to location-based policies). Based on its updated operation, the data processing system may provide computer-implemented services that are more likely to be in compliance with local policies.
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