公开(公告)号：US20070106765A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-10

申请号：US11272592

申请日：2005-11-10

Applicant: Steven Erickson ,  Ivory Knipfer ,  Jeffrey Komatsu ,  Fraser Syme

Inventor： Steven Erickson ,  Ivory Knipfer ,  Jeffrey Komatsu ,  Fraser Syme

IPC: G06F15/177 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G06K7/0008 ,  G07F11/002

Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and signal-bearing medium that, in an embodiment, receive service data at a computer system from an RFID tag, where the service data was sent to the RFID tag from an RF transmitter while the computer system was powered off. The RFID tag includes tag memory and an antenna, and the RFID tag is attached to the computer system. In another embodiment, the computer system sends the service data to the RFID tag, and the service data is received by an RF scanner from the RFID tag via the antenna while the computer system is powered off. In various embodiments, the service data identifies the computer system or a product within the computer system. In another embodiment, the service data includes log information associated with the computer system. In this way, in an embodiment, service data associated with a computer system, such as vital product service data and log information may be accessed and updated even while the computer system is powered off.

Abstract translation: 一种方法，装置，系统和信号承载介质，其在一个实施例中从计算机系统接收来自RFID标签的服务数据，其中服务数据在计算机系统被供电时从RF发射器发送到RFID标签 关闭 RFID标签包括标签存储器和天线，并且RFID标签附接到计算机系统。 在另一个实施例中，计算机系统将服务数据发送到RFID标签，并且当计算机系统断电时，服务数据由RF标签经由天线从RFID标签接收。 在各种实施例中，服务数据识别计算机系统或计算机系统内的产品。 在另一个实施例中，服务数据包括与计算机系统相关联的日志信息。 以这种方式，在一个实施例中，即使在计算机系统断电时，也可以访问和更新与计算机系统相关联的服务数据，诸如重要产品服务数据和日志信息。

公开(公告)号：US20080084322A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-10

申请号：US11953026

申请日：2007-12-08

Applicant: Steven Erickson ,  Ivory Knipfer ,  Jeffrey Komatsu ,  Fraser Syme

Inventor： Steven Erickson ,  Ivory Knipfer ,  Jeffrey Komatsu ,  Fraser Syme

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G06K17/00 ,  G06K19/07703 ,  G06K2017/0077

Abstract: A label on an electronic product may be written electronically and maintains the last display state when power is removed from the label. There are many different types of digital paper and electronic paper known in the art that would be suitable for use as such labels. The label includes multiple defined regions that may be independently written, with one of the regions defined to display failure information for the electronic product. In one implementation, the failure information is available on the electronic product itself. In another implementation, the failure information includes information received from a source external to the electronic product. The display of failure information on the label may be in human-readable and/or machine-readable form. The result is a label on an electronic product that provides reliable information regarding a failure of the electronic product.

Abstract translation: 电子产品上的标签可以电子写入，并在从标签上取出电源时保持最后的显示状态。 本领域已知有许多不同类型的数字纸和电子纸，适合用作这种标签。 标签包括可以独立写入的多个限定区域，其中一个区域被定义以显示电子产品的故障信息。 在一个实现中，故障信息可用于电子产品本身。 在另一实现中，故障信息包括从电子产品外部的源接收的信息。 标签上的故障信息的显示可以是人可读和/或机器可读的形式。 结果是电子产品上的标签，提供有关电子产品故障的可靠信息。

公开(公告)号：US20070198113A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：US11360348

申请日：2006-02-23

Applicant: Steven Erickson ,  Ivory Knipfer ,  Jeffrey Komatsu ,  Fraser Syme

Inventor： Steven Erickson ,  Ivory Knipfer ,  Jeffrey Komatsu ,  Fraser Syme

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06K19/0723 ,  G05B19/128 ,  G05B2219/31034 ,  G05B2219/31288 ,  G05B2219/31322 ,  G06K7/01 ,  Y02P90/04 ,  Y02P90/10

Abstract: A method and apparatus dynamically store data associated with supply chain events for a manufactured assembly to enhance lifecycle management of the assembly. The supply chain events for the manufactured assembly are stored on an RFID tag attached to the assembly as it travels through the supply chain to insure the data concerning the assembly is readily available and not separated from the assembly. The supply chain events or characteristic data may be stored on the RFID tag in a hierarchical structure beginning with the original state of the assembly and with additional entries for each step in the assembly process. In addition, as the product undergoes rework, conversion to a different assembly, or personalization, the new state of the assembly is stored in the RFID tag. Other information that may be stored on the RFID tag includes country of origin, failure data, cycle times and a quality status parameter.

Abstract translation: 一种方法和设备动态地存储与制造的组件的供应链事件相关联的数据，以增强组件的生命周期管理。 制造的组件的供应链事件被存储在组件附近的RFID标签上，因为它穿过供应链，以确保有关组件的数据容易获得并且不与组件分离。 供应链事件或特征数据可以以从组件的原始状态开始的分层结构存储在RFID标签上，并且具有用于装配过程中的每个步骤的附加条目。 另外，随着产品经过返工，转换成不同的组装或个性化，组装的新状态存储在RFID标签中。 可能存储在RFID标签上的其他信息包括原产国，故障数据，周期时间和质量状态参数。

公开(公告)号：US20070083748A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-12

申请号：US11246832

申请日：2005-10-07

Applicant: Steven Erickson ,  David Gimpl ,  Fraser Syme

Inventor： Steven Erickson ,  David Gimpl ,  Fraser Syme

IPC: G06F9/24

CPC classification number: G06F9/4416

Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and signal-bearing medium that, in an embodiment, receive a command that requests a name of a boot image and a network address of a boot server that contains the boot image, invoke a plug-in to determine the name of the boot image and the network address of the boot server based on an address of a client that sent the command, and send the name of the boot image and the network address of the boot server to a client that sent the command. In various embodiments, the address of the client may be a network address or a MAC (Media Access Control) address. The client retrieves the boot image via the name and the network address of the boot server, and the boot image initializes the client when executed at the client. In various embodiments, the name of the boot image or the network address of the boot server are changed to second names or addresses and sent to the client in response to another command.

Abstract translation: 一种方法，装置，系统和信号承载介质，在一个实施例中，其接收请求引导映像的名称的命令和包含引导映像的引导服务器的网络地址，调用插件来确定 基于发送命令的客户端的地址，引导映像的名称和引导服务器的网络地址，并将启动映像的名称和引导服务器的网络地址发送给发送命令的客户端。 在各种实施例中，客户端的地址可以是网络地址或MAC（媒体访问控制）地址。 客户机通过引导服务器的名称和网络地址检索引导映像，并且在客户端执行时，引导映像初始化客户端。 在各种实施例中，引导映像的名称或引导服务器的网络地址被改变为第二名称或地址，并且响应于另一个命令被发送到客户端。

公开(公告)号：US20060095708A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-04

申请号：US10981065

申请日：2004-11-04

Applicant: Antoine Sater ,  Fraser Syme

Inventor： Antoine Sater ,  Fraser Syme

IPC: G06F12/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/5077

Abstract: An apparatus and method provide parallel installation of logical partitions on a computer system. The function of a hardware maintenance console is built into a logical partition configuration mechanism that resides in the system firmware. A virtual local area network (VLAN) is used by the logical partition configuration mechanism to define an I/O bridge that allows installing multiple logical partitions in parallel. Because multiple logical partitions may be installed in parallel, the time required to install logical partitions is greatly reduced.

Abstract translation: 一种装置和方法在计算机系统上并行安装逻辑分区。 硬件维护控制台的功能内置在驻留在系统固件中的逻辑分区配置机制中。 逻辑分区配置机制使用虚拟局域网（VLAN）来定义允许并行安装多个逻辑分区的I / O桥。 由于可以并行安装多个逻辑分区，因此大大减少了安装逻辑分区所需的时间。

公开(公告)号：US20070152045A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11321600

申请日：2005-12-29

Applicant: Steven Erickson ,  Ivory Knipfer ,  Jeffrey Komatsu ,  Fraser Syme

Inventor： Steven Erickson ,  Ivory Knipfer ,  Jeffrey Komatsu ,  Fraser Syme

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06K19/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/00 ,  G06F3/147 ,  G09G2320/10

Abstract: A label that can display information that is electronically written to the label is used instead of a traditional printed paper label on an electronic product. The label itself is made from any suitable material that can be electronically written that will maintain the last display state when power is removed from the label. The preferred embodiments include a memory that includes product information on the electronic product, along with a label interface that reads the product information from the memory and displays corresponding information on the label. The label interface monitors the product information in the memory, and anytime the product information changes, the label interface automatically writes the changed product information to the label. The result is a label for an electronic product that is automatically updated each time the electronic product changes to reflect the current state of the electronic product.

Abstract translation: 可以使用可以显示电子写入标签的信息的标签，而不是传统的印刷纸标签在电子产品上。 标签本身由任何合适的材料制成，可以电子写入，当从标签上取出电源时，它将保持最后的显示状态。 优选实施例包括包括关于电子产品的产品信息的存储器，以及从存储器读取产品信息并在标签上显示相应信息的标签接口。 标签接口监视内存中的产品信息，随着产品信息的更改，标签界面会自动将更改的产品信息写入标签。 结果是电子产品的标签，每当电子产品发生变化以自动更新，以反映电子产品的当前状态。

公开(公告)号：US20070016761A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：US11171721

申请日：2005-06-30

Applicant: Jason Almeida ,  Steven Erickson ,  Fraser Syme ,  Antoine Sater

Inventor： Jason Almeida ,  Steven Erickson ,  Fraser Syme ,  Antoine Sater

IPC: G06F15/177

CPC classification number: G06F8/60

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for implementing enhanced system behavior control in a computer system. A system behavior control tool is attached to a computer system during power on or runtime. The attachment of the system behavior control tool causes predefined default behaviors to be overridden and changed based upon the detection of the attached system behavior control tool. At least one predefined setting from the attached system behavior control tool is applied to the computer system. At applying the least one predefined setting to the computer system, then the computer system is rebooted.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在计算机系统中实现增强的系统行为控制的方法，装置和计算机程序产品。 系统行为控制工具在上电或运行时连接到计算机系统。 系统行为控制工具的附件会使预定义的默认行为基于检测到附加系统行为控制工具而被覆盖和更改。 来自附加系统行为控制工具的至少一个预定义的设置被应用于计算机系统。 在将至少一个预定义的设置应用于计算机系统时，则重新启动计算机系统。

公开(公告)号：US20080067260A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-20

申请号：US11949022

申请日：2007-12-01

Applicant: Steven Erickson ,  Ivory Knipfer ,  Jeffrey Komatsu ,  Fraser Syme

Inventor： Steven Erickson ,  Ivory Knipfer ,  Jeffrey Komatsu ,  Fraser Syme

IPC: G06K19/06

CPC classification number: G06Q30/00 ,  G06F3/147 ,  G09G2320/10

Abstract: A label that can display information that is electronically written to the label is used instead of a traditional printed paper label on an electronic product. The label itself is made from any suitable material that can be electronically written that will maintain the last display state when power is removed from the label. The preferred embodiments include a memory that includes product information on the electronic product, along with a label interface that reads the product information from the memory and displays corresponding information on the label. The label interface monitors the product information in the memory, and anytime the product information changes, the label interface automatically writes the changed product information to the label. The result is a label for an electronic product that is automatically updated each time the electronic product changes to reflect the current state of the electronic product.

Abstract translation: 可以使用可以显示电子写入标签的信息的标签，而不是传统的印刷纸标签在电子产品上。 标签本身由任何合适的材料制成，可以电子写入，当从标签上取出电源时，它将保持最后的显示状态。 优选实施例包括包括关于电子产品的产品信息的存储器，以及从存储器读取产品信息并在标签上显示相应信息的标签接口。 标签接口监视内存中的产品信息，随着产品信息的更改，标签界面会自动将更改的产品信息写入标签。 结果是电子产品的标签，每当电子产品发生变化以自动更新，以反映电子产品的当前状态。

公开(公告)号：US20080055090A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：US11977848

申请日：2007-10-25

Applicant: Steven Erickson ,  Ivory Knipfer ,  Jeffrey Komatsu ,  Fraser Syme

Inventor： Steven Erickson ,  Ivory Knipfer ,  Jeffrey Komatsu ,  Fraser Syme

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G06K7/0008 ,  G07F11/002

Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and signal-bearing medium that, in an embodiment, receive service data at a computer system from an RFID tag, where the service data was sent to the RFID tag from an RF transmitter while the computer system was powered off. The RFID tag includes tag memory and an antenna, and the RFID tag is attached to the computer system. In another embodiment, the computer system sends the service data to the RFID tag, and the service data is received by an RF scanner from the RFID tag via the antenna while the computer system is powered off. In various embodiments, the service data identifies the computer system or a product within the computer system. In another embodiment, the service data includes log information associated with the computer system. In this way, in an embodiment, service data associated with a computer system, such as vital product service data and log information may be accessed and updated even while the computer system is powered off.

Abstract translation: 一种方法，装置，系统和信号承载介质，其在一个实施例中从计算机系统接收来自RFID标签的服务数据，其中服务数据在计算机系统被供电时从RF发射器发送到RFID标签 关闭 RFID标签包括标签存储器和天线，并且RFID标签附接到计算机系统。 在另一个实施例中，计算机系统将服务数据发送到RFID标签，并且当计算机系统断电时，服务数据由RF标签经由天线从RFID标签接收。 在各种实施例中，服务数据识别计算机系统或计算机系统内的产品。 在另一个实施例中，服务数据包括与计算机系统相关联的日志信息。 以这种方式，在一个实施例中，即使在计算机系统断电时，也可以访问和更新与计算机系统相关联的服务数据，诸如重要产品服务数据和日志信息。