Determining a computer's position and system for manufacturing a tag
US9740889B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/18
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for accurately positioning a computer position, and identifying a 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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