Method and apparatus for deploying and tracking computers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6778096
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08971386

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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 wireless radio frequency signalling. 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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LENOVO PC INTERNATIONAL23/F LINCOLN HOUSE 979 KING'S ROAD QUARRY BAY

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Maletsky, Kerry Monument, CO 14 322
Ward, James Peter Raleigh, NC 110 3481

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