Method and apparatus for deploying and tracking computers
US6778096B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K19/07
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of asset control and workstation computer deployment that utilizes a dual port electronic memory identification RFID tag to hold serial number and hardware and software configuration profiles as well as user information. The RFID tag is mapped into the workstation computer memory space and can also be read and written by wireless radio frequency signalling. Serial numbers and MAC address is stored on the tag by the manufacturer. User information, workstation profile and software image information is stored onto the tag while the computer is being received for forwarding to the final workstation destination without the need to unpack and power up the computer. The information stored on the tag is used to allow automated system configuration and software downloading to the computer.
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