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Determining a computer's position and system for manufacturing a tag

US9436885B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2012
Grant dateSep 6, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/18
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for accurately positioning a computer position, and identifying the specific rack position where the computer is without manual intervention. A camera is installed on the computer to read the contents of a tag on the rack, so as to identify the position information of the computer. Specifically, the computer is provided with a self-positioning function, wherein: a camera is installed on the computer, and the camera is configured to read the contents of a tag attached on a side of a rack to house the computer to identify the rack position where the computer is.

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