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System and method for remote management

US6904458B1 · kind B1 · utility

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15Claims
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Filing dateApr 26, 2000
Grant dateJun 7, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/0213
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computing component is provided for use in a client computer which has a client processor. The computing component includes a remote management processor that is operable to selectively control the client computer independently of the client's own processor or processors. The computing component also includes a network component that facilitates communication between the computing component and a remote management machine. A method of managing one or more clients in a computer system is also provided, where the clients have a client processor and a computing component installed on client. The computing component is independent of the client processor and is operable to selectively control the client. A network component is installed on the computing component. The method includes remotely controlling the client by communicating with the computing component through the network component utilizing a remote manager.

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