Method and economical direct connected apparatus for deploying and tracking computers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6177860
SERIAL NO

09112991

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A method of asset control and workstation computer deployment that utilizes a dual port electronic memory identification RFID tag to hold serial number and hardware and software configuration profiles as well as user information. The RFID tag is mapped into the workstation computer memory space and can also be read and written by radio frequency signalling through a wired plug and access flap in a shipping carton. Serial numbers and MAC address is stored on the tag by the manufacturer. User information, workstation profile and software image information is stored onto the tag while the computer is being received for forwarding to the final workstation destination without the need to unpack and power up the computer. The information stored on the tag is used to allow automated system configuration and software downloading to the computer.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cromer, Daryl Carvis Cary, NC 197 5440
Dion, Norman Cary, NC 1 259
Steinmetz, Michael Cary, NC 8 401
Ward, James Peter Raleigh, NC 110 3446

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