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Computer chassis identification method

US6301124A · kind A · utility

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11References
9Claims
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Filing dateFeb 4, 1999
Grant dateOct 9, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/181
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus to allow a computer system board to automatically identify the chassis in which the system board is installed. The apparatus includes a) at least one conducting pad on the system board, b) at least one spring action grounding clip on the chassis, and in contact with the at least one conducting pad, and c) a logic circuit connected to the at least one conducting pad.

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