Arrangement for initiating a re-imaging process for a computer system
US7552320B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0283
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An arrangement which eliminates the need to remove a computer system from its packaging in order to initiate a re-imaging process. Particularly, there is broadly contemplated herein the use of a position-sensitive switching arrangement, such as a mercury switch, that is configured to power selected control circuitry in a computer so as to receive additional information or data as needed to update imaging or other aspects of a computer's operating system.
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