Data processing system and method for determining a physical location of a client computer system coupled to a server via a physical network
US6272541A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/329
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system are described for determining a physical location of a computer system included within a data processing system. A wireless signal is transmitted to a physical location within which a plurality of computer systems are located. In response to a receipt of the wireless signal, each computer system transmits an indication of its physical location.
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