Inventory devices and methods
    1.
    发明授权
    Inventory devices and methods 有权
    库存设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08581728B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-12

    申请号:US13495872

    申请日:2012-06-13

    IPC分类号: G08B13/14

    CPC分类号: G06Q10/08

    摘要: In one implementation, a method includes determining first component data by a first aggregation device at a first time, the first aggregation device being associated with a first one of a plurality of device components of a device, the first component data comprising identification data regarding at least a second one of the plurality of device components of the device. The first component data may be stored. A component request may be received storing the first component data; receiving a component request; and providing the first component data via the wireless interface in response to the component request; wherein the determining, storing, receiving, and providing steps are performed when the device is powered off.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实现中,一种方法包括在第一时间由第一聚合设备确定第一分量数据,第一聚合设备与设备的多个设备组件中的第一组件数据相关联,第一组件数据包括关于 设备的多个设备组件中的至少第二个。 可以存储第一分量数据。 可以接收存储第一分量数据的分量请求; 接收组件请求; 以及响应于所述组件请求经由所述无线接口提供所述第一组件数据; 其中当所述设备断电时执行所述确定,存储,接收和提供步骤。

    INVENTORY DEVICES AND METHODS
    2.
    发明申请
    INVENTORY DEVICES AND METHODS 有权
    存货设备及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120262278A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-18

    申请号:US13495872

    申请日:2012-06-13

    IPC分类号: G06K7/01

    CPC分类号: G06Q10/08

    摘要: In one implementation, a method includes determining first component data by a first aggregation device at a first time, the first aggregation device being associated with a first one of a plurality of device components of a device, the first component data comprising identification data regarding at least a second one of the plurality of device components of the device. The first component data may be stored. A component request may be received storing the first component data; receiving a component request; and providing the first component data via the wireless interface in response to the component request; wherein the determining, storing, receiving, and providing steps are performed when the device is powered off.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实现中,一种方法包括在第一时间由第一聚合设备确定第一分量数据,第一聚合设备与设备的多个设备组件中的第一组合元件相关联,第一组分数据包括关于 设备的多个设备组件中的至少第二个。 可以存储第一分量数据。 可以接收存储第一分量数据的分量请求; 接收组件请求; 以及响应于所述组件请求经由所述无线接口提供所述第一组件数据; 其中当所述设备断电时执行所述确定,存储,接收和提供步骤。

    Inventory devices and methods
    4.
    发明授权
    Inventory devices and methods 有权
    库存设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08212674B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-03

    申请号:US11867623

    申请日:2007-10-04

    IPC分类号: G08B13/14

    CPC分类号: G06Q10/08

    摘要: In one implementation, a method includes reading first component data from a first tag associated with a first component of a device. The device may be powered on or off. The first component data indicate components associated with the first component at a first time. The method may involve obtaining second component data from a second tag associated with a support structure. The second component data may indicate components disposed in the support structure at a second time. The method may also involve comparing the first component data with the second component data and determining whether the first component data match the second component data.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实现中,一种方法包括从与设备的第一组件相关联的第一标签读取第一分量数据。 设备可以通电或关闭。 第一组件数据指示与第一组件相关联的组件。 该方法可以包括从与支持结构相关联的第二标签获得第二分量数据。 第二组件数据可以指示在第二时间设置在支撑结构中的组件。 该方法还可以包括将第一分量数据与第二分量数据进行比较,并确定第一分量数据是否与第二分量数据匹配。

    Remote inventory of devices
    5.
    发明授权
    Remote inventory of devices 有权
    设备远程清点

    公开(公告)号:US08063782B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-22

    申请号:US11656660

    申请日:2007-01-22

    IPC分类号: G08B13/14 G06F7/00

    CPC分类号: H04Q9/00

    摘要: Mechanisms are provided to inventory groupings of components, e.g., the physical chassis of a networking device as well as the various cards, modules, and/or blades inserted within the chassis. The inventory may be performed remotely. Some implementations also provide mechanisms to determine remotely the physical location of the asset. Preferred implementations of the invention can provide such functionality regardless of whether a main power supply of the physical device is on or off. Some embodiments of the invention employ radio frequency identification (“RFID”) technology.

    摘要翻译: 提供了对组件(例如,网络设备的物理机箱)以及插入到机箱内的各种卡,模块和/或刀片的库存分组的机制。 库存可以远程执行。 一些实现还提供用于远程确定资产的物理位置的机制。 本发明的优选实现可以提供这样的功能,而不管物理设备的主电源是开启还是关闭。 本发明的一些实施例采用射频识别(“RFID”)技术。

    Detecting theft and disabling stolen equipment
    6.
    发明授权
    Detecting theft and disabling stolen equipment 有权
    检测盗窃和禁用被盗设备

    公开(公告)号:US07786861B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-31

    申请号:US11699898

    申请日:2007-01-29

    IPC分类号: G08B13/14

    CPC分类号: G06F21/88

    摘要: Some implementations of the present invention provide methods and devices for detecting the theft of, and disabling, electronic devices such as computers and network devices. The devices may be disabled when a signal is not detected, e.g., for a predetermined period of time. For example, a radio frequency (“RF”) signal (e.g., a beacon), an Internet Protocol (“IP”) signal or the like may define a space within which the devices may be operated with complete functionality. Outside this space, the devices will be disabled, at least to some degree. The degree of disablement may depend on the length of time since the signal was last detected. Alternatively, the devices may be disabled when a signal is detected: some such implementations define “portals,” “choke points” or the like past which a device may not be transported without some degree of disablement.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的一些实施方案提供了用于检测诸如计算机和网络设备的电子设备的盗窃和禁用的方法和设备。 当未检测到信号时,例如在预定时间段内,可以禁用装置。 例如,射频(“RF”)信号(例如,信标),因特网协议(“IP”)信号等可以定义可以以完整功能操作设备的空间。 在这个空间之外,设备将被禁用,至少在某种程度上。 禁用程度可能取决于上次检测信号后的时间长短。 或者,当检测到信号时,可以禁用设备:一些这样的实现定义了通过哪个设备可能不被传输而没有一定程度的禁用的“门槛”,“阻塞点”等。

    INVENTORY DEVICES AND METHODS
    7.
    发明申请
    INVENTORY DEVICES AND METHODS 有权
    存货设备及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090091442A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-09

    申请号:US11867623

    申请日:2007-10-04

    IPC分类号: G05B19/00 G08B13/14

    CPC分类号: G06Q10/08

    摘要: In one implementation, a method includes reading first component data from a first tag associated with a first component of a device. The device may be powered on or off. The first component data indicate components associated with the first component at a first time. The method may involve obtaining second component data from a second tag associated with a support structure. The second component data may indicate components disposed in the support structure at a second time. The method may also involve comparing the first component data with the second component data and determining whether the first component data match the second component data.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实现中,一种方法包括从与设备的第一组件相关联的第一标签读取第一分量数据。 设备可以通电或关闭。 第一组件数据指示与第一组件相关联的组件。 该方法可以包括从与支持结构相关联的第二标签获得第二分量数据。 第二组件数据可以指示在第二时间设置在支撑结构中的组件。 该方法还可以包括将第一分量数据与第二分量数据进行比较,并确定第一分量数据是否与第二分量数据匹配。

    Detecting theft and disabling stolen equipment
    8.
    发明申请
    Detecting theft and disabling stolen equipment 有权
    检测盗窃和禁用被盗设备

    公开(公告)号:US20080180244A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-31

    申请号:US11699898

    申请日:2007-01-29

    IPC分类号: G08B13/14

    CPC分类号: G06F21/88

    摘要: Some implementations of the present invention provide methods and devices for detecting the theft of, and disabling, electronic devices such as computers and network devices. The devices may be disabled when a signal is not detected, e.g., for a predetermined period of time. For example, a radio frequency (“RF”) signal (e.g., a beacon), an Internet Protocol (“IP”) signal or the like may define a space within which the devices may be operated with complete functionality. Outside this space, the devices will be disabled, at least to some degree. The degree of disablement may depend on the length of time since the signal was last detected. Alternatively, the devices may be disabled when a signal is detected: some such implementations define “portals,” “choke points” or the like past which a device may not be transported without some degree of disablement.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的一些实施方案提供了用于检测诸如计算机和网络设备的电子设备的盗窃和禁用的方法和设备。 当未检测到信号时,例如在预定时间段内,可以禁用装置。 例如,射频(“RF”)信号(例如,信标),因特网协议(“IP”)信号等可以定义可以以完整功能操作设备的空间。 在这个空间之外,设备将被禁用,至少在某种程度上。 禁用程度可能取决于上次检测信号后的时间长短。 或者,当检测到信号时,可以禁用设备:一些这样的实现定义了通过哪个设备可能不被传输而没有一定程度的禁用的“门槛”,“阻塞点”等。

    Remote inventory of devices
    9.
    发明申请
    Remote inventory of devices 有权
    设备远程清点

    公开(公告)号:US20080177969A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-24

    申请号:US11656660

    申请日:2007-01-22

    IPC分类号: G08B13/14 G06F12/00

    CPC分类号: H04Q9/00

    摘要: Mechanisms are provided to inventory groupings of components, e.g., the physical chassis of a networking device as well as the various cards, modules, and/or blades inserted within the chassis. The inventory may be performed remotely. Some implementations also provide mechanisms to determine remotely the physical location of the asset. Preferred implementations of the invention can provide such functionality regardless of whether a main power supply of the physical device is on or off. Some embodiments of the invention employ radio frequency identification (“RFID”) technology.

    摘要翻译: 提供了对组件(例如,网络设备的物理机箱)以及插入到机箱内的各种卡,模块和/或刀片的库存分组的机制。 库存可以远程执行。 一些实现还提供用于远程确定资产的物理位置的机制。 本发明的优选实现可以提供这样的功能,而不管物理设备的主电源是开启还是关闭。 本发明的一些实施例采用射频识别(“RFID”)技术。