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System and method for tracking operational data in a distributed environment

US7409310B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2005
Grant dateAug 5, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/3058
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method is provided for obtaining and utilizing operational information for a plurality of displays in a distributed computing system. The system can provide for a plurality of base units which are coupled with a plurality of displays. The displays operation to collect and store operational data which can then be transmitted to the base units. The base units can be coupled to a network, and through the network operation data for the displays can be transmitted to an administrative computer. The administrative computer can then store and the analyze the operational data for the plurality of displays. This analysis can be used to identify under utilized assets, and to identify displays which have been operated under conditions which suggest a need for replacement, or servicing.

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