Method for managing wireless devices using lifecycle analysis
US8024153B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/06312
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An improved solution for managing wireless devices that uses lifecycle analysis is provided. In an embodiment of the invention, the method for managing wireless devices includes obtaining data regarding at least one new wireless device; automatically evaluating a feasibility of redeploying at least one of a plurality of pre-existing wireless devices, based on the data regarding the at least one new wireless device; and identifying a distribution for the at least one of the plurality of pre-existing wireless devices, based on the automatically evaluating. In another embodiment, the distribution may include cascading and/or retiring the pre-existing wireless device(s).
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