公开(公告)号：US06256732B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-03

申请号：US09103684

申请日：1998-06-25

申请人： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Brandon J. Ellison ,  Christopher Brit Gould ,  Gregory William Kilmer ,  David Rhoades ,  James Peter Ward

发明人： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Brandon J. Ellison ,  Christopher Brit Gould ,  Gregory William Kilmer ,  David Rhoades ,  James Peter Ward

IPC分类号： G06F900

CPC分类号： H04L41/0886 ,  G06F1/181 ,  H04L41/0889

摘要： Described is a computer system which can automatically provide its capabilities to a main computer without powering on to facilitate configuring the system in its shipping package. The computer system is coupled to a remote computer via a data communication link. The system includes a communication subsystem which is supplied with auxiliary power and is operative to detect when a valid communication link is established between the computer system and the main computer. After the detection the communication subsystem sends a first packet to the main computer via the communication subsystem. The first packet includes data which specifically identifies the computer system. When the communication link is coupled to the communication subsystem through the packaging and a power source is coupled to a power connector of the system through the packaging, the system is operative to send the first packet without powering on.

摘要翻译： 描述了一种计算机系统，其能够自动地向主计算机提供其能力，而无需加电便于在其运输包装中配置系统。 计算机系统通过数据通信链路耦合到远程计算机。 该系统包括一个提供辅助电源的通信子系统，并且可操作以检测何时在计算机系统和主计算机之间建立有效的通信链路。 检测后，通信子系统通过通信子系统向主计算机发送第一个数据包。 第一包包括专门识别计算机系统的数据。 当通信链路通过封装耦合到通信子系统并且电源通过封装耦合到系统的电力连接器时，系统可操作以在不加电的情况下发送第一分组。

公开(公告)号：US6094720A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-25

申请号：US104835

申请日：1998-06-25

申请人： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Brandon J. Ellison ,  Christopher Brit Gould ,  Howard J. Locker ,  David Rhoades ,  James Peter Ward

发明人： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Brandon J. Ellison ,  Christopher Brit Gould ,  Howard J. Locker ,  David Rhoades ,  James Peter Ward

IPC分类号： G06F1/18 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G06F15/177

CPC分类号： G06F9/44505 ,  G06F1/181

摘要： Described is a computer system which is operable to allow configuration to occur on the system unit without removing the system unit from its packaging. The computer system is coupled to a remote computer via a data communication link. The system is operative to detect whether it is in a configuration mode when a power source and a network connection are made through the packaging. If the configuration mode is detected by the system, the system powers on and places itself in the configuration mode to allow (1) the remote computer to transfer signals to the system via the communication link to set up data transfers to the memory of the system, and (2) the remote computer to transfer data to the memory of the system for storage therein, whereby the system is configured at least in part in its packaging.

摘要翻译： 描述了一种计算机系统，其可操作以允许在系统单元上发生配置而不从其包装中移除系统单元。 计算机系统通过数据通信链路耦合到远程计算机。 当通过包装进行电源和网络连接时，系统可以检测是否处于配置模式。 如果系统检测到配置模式，则系统开机并将其置于配置模式，以允许（1）远程计算机通过通信链路向系统传输信号，以建立数据传输到系统的存储器 ，和（2）远程计算机将数据传送到系统的存储器以便存储在其中，由此该系统至少部分地被配置在其包装中。

公开(公告)号：US06249812B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-19

申请号：US09164658

申请日：1998-10-01

申请人： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Gregory William Kilmer ,  Howard Jeffrey Locker ,  Randall Scott Springfield ,  James Peter Ward

发明人： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Gregory William Kilmer ,  Howard Jeffrey Locker ,  Randall Scott Springfield ,  James Peter Ward

IPC分类号： G06F1760

CPC分类号： H04L41/24 ,  H04L41/0681

摘要： A client on a network is provided with auxiliary low power logic, at the network adaptor, that is always active and simulates network traffic (e.g., Ethernet format) normally sent under control of the main client system processor(s). This logic collects client status information and reports to the network manager, irrespective of the system's CPU power level, information and provides for interaction between the user and the administration or network manager to exercise broader control and perform repair and upgrades which would otherwise require a dialog with the user and/or limit repair and reconfiguration of the client system to off-hours activity. The auxiliary logic also can receive and interpret commands from the network that conform to a predefined format.

摘要翻译： 在网络上的客户机提供辅助低功率逻辑，在网络适配器处，其始终是活动的并且模拟通常在主客户端系统处理器的控制下发送的网络流量（例如，以太网格式）。 该逻辑收集客户端状态信息并向网络管理员报告，而不管系统的CPU功率级别，信息，并提供用户与管理或网络管理者之间的交互，以执行更广泛的控制并执行维修和升级，否则需要对话 用户和/或限制修复和重新配置客户端系统到非工作活动。 辅助逻辑还可以接收和解释来自网络的符合预定格式的命令。

公开(公告)号：US06532497B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-11

申请号：US09060280

申请日：1998-04-14

申请人： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Brandon Jon Ellison ,  Eric R. Kern ,  Gregory William Kilmer ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Scott Springfield ,  James Peter Ward

发明人： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Brandon Jon Ellison ,  Eric R. Kern ,  Gregory William Kilmer ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Scott Springfield ,  James Peter Ward

IPC分类号： G06F1516

CPC分类号： H04L43/0817

摘要： An intelligent network interface monitors activity states of a client and reports them to a network manager using a single network connection. The network interface monitors interrupts occurring on the client, derives activity states from the interrupts, and logs the activity states on the network interface. An activity state specifies whether the client is in a hung state, but may also specify whether the client is off, sleeping, inactive, or active. The network interface may periodically report the activity states to the network manager or report upon receiving a command. The network interface is preferably powered full time using a trickle power supply and therefore operates even when the remainder of the client is off. By including a processor or specialized logic on the network interface, the interface operates independently of the client operating system and therefore monitors and reports even when the client malfunctions.

摘要翻译： 智能网络接口监视客户端的活动状态，并使用单个网络连接将其报告给网络管理员。 网络接口监视客户端发生的中断，从中断导出活动状态，并记录网络接口上的活动状态。 活动状态指定客户端是否处于挂起状态，但也可以指定客户端是否处于关闭，睡眠，不活动或活动状态。 网络接口可以在接收到命令时定期向网络管理器报告活动状态或报告。 网络接口优选地使用涓流电源全时供电，因此即使当客户端的其余部分关闭时也是这样。 通过在网络接口上包含处理器或专用逻辑，接口独立于客户端操作系统运行，因此即使客户端发生故障也能监视和报告。

公开(公告)号：US06412025B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-25

申请号：US09282136

申请日：1999-03-31

申请人： Richard W. Cheston ,  Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Dhruv Manmohandas Desai ,  Brandon Jon Ellison ,  Howard Jeffery Locker ,  Eric Richard Kern ,  David Rhoades ,  James Peter Ward

发明人： Richard W. Cheston ,  Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Dhruv Manmohandas Desai ,  Brandon Jon Ellison ,  Howard Jeffery Locker ,  Eric Richard Kern ,  David Rhoades ,  James Peter Ward

IPC分类号： G06F1314

CPC分类号： H04L61/2015 ,  G06F13/128 ,  H04L41/0816 ,  H04L41/0869 ,  H04L41/0873

摘要： A system and method for connecting a computer terminal (e.g., a personal computer) to a data transmission network with the appropriate settings for connection obtained from the network if the terminal has been moved and the settings are not appropriate for the new location. The system and method involve detecting that the terminal has been removed from the data transmission network, and, if the terminal has been moved, checking to determine whether the previous settings are appropriate for use in the new location. If the settings are appropriate, then the previous settings are used; if not, new settings for the terminal are obtained from the network, using a program such as the IBM's Dynamic Host Connection Program (DHCP), with the details on the settings (or connection) maintained at both the network and the computer terminal and updated when a new or changed connection to the data transmission network is made.

摘要翻译： 一种用于将计算机终端（例如，个人计算机）连接到数据传输网络的系统和方法，其中如果终端已被移动并且该设置不适合于新位置，则从网络获得的用于连接的适当设置。 系统和方法涉及检测终端已经从数据传输网络中移除，并且如果终端已被移动，则进行检查以确定先前的设置是否适合在新位置中使用。 如果设置合适，则使用以前的设置; 如果没有，则使用诸如IBM的动态主机连接程序（DHCP）的程序从网络获得终端的新设置，以及在网络和计算机终端上维护的设置（或连接）的详细信息并更新 当与数据传输网络建立新的或更改的连接时。

公开(公告)号：US06718464B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-06

申请号：US09768066

申请日：2001-01-23

申请人： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Eric Richard Kern ,  Howard Jeffrey Locker ,  David Rhoades ,  James Peter Ward

发明人： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Eric Richard Kern ,  Howard Jeffrey Locker ,  David Rhoades ,  James Peter Ward

IPC分类号： G06F9445

CPC分类号： G06F9/4416 ,  G06F9/44505

摘要： A method and system are disclosed for dynamically loading selected BIOS modules and settings from a server computer system to a client computer system according to an identity of a user who is currently utilizing the client computer system. The client computer system is coupled to a server computer system via a network. Selected BIOS modules and settings are associated with a particular user. These BIOS modules and settings are those preferred by the particular user to use in order to customize the client computer system when the client computer system is used by the particular user. The associations among the particular user and the selected BIOS modules and settings are stored in the server computer system. The selected BIOS modules and settings are downloaded from the server computer system to the client computer system when the particular user causes the client computer system to start booting, i.e. when the particular user is the current user. The client computer system is then booted utilizing these downloaded BIOS modules and settings. The client computer system is booted utilizing BIOS modules and settings received from the server computer system in order to customize the client computer system according to the current user's preferences.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种方法和系统，用于根据当前正在使用该客户端计算机系统的用户的身份来将选定的BIOS模块和设置从服务器计算机系统到设备客户端计算机系统动态加载。 客户端计算机系统经由网络耦合到服务器计算机系统。 所选的BIOS模块和设置与特定用户相关联。 这些BIOS模块和设置是特定用户首选使用的，以便在客户端计算机系统由特定用户使用时定制客户端计算机系统。 特定用户和所选择的BIOS模块和设置之间的关联被存储在服务器计算机系统中。 当特定用户使得客户端计算机系统开始引导时，即当特定用户是当前用户时，所选择的BIOS模块和设置从服务器计算机系统下载到客户端计算机系统。 然后使用这些下载的BIOS模块和设置启动客户端计算机系统。 使用从服务器计算机系统接收的BIOS模块和设置引导客户端计算机系统，以便根据当前用户的偏好来定制客户端计算机系统。

公开(公告)号：US06470455B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-22

申请号：US09282330

申请日：1999-03-31

申请人： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Howard Locker ,  David Rhoades ,  James Peter Ward

发明人： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Howard Locker ,  David Rhoades ,  James Peter Ward

IPC分类号： G06F1130

CPC分类号： G06F21/85

摘要： A data processing system and method are disclosed for prohibiting access to a SCSI bus prior to a correct entry of an access password. The system includes a plurality of internal SCSI bus devices coupled to the SCSI bus. The system also includes an external SCSI connector for coupling external SCSI devices to the SCSI bus. The access password is established and stored within the system. The plurality of internal SCSI bus devices and the external devices are prohibited from accessing the SCSI bus prior to a correct entry of the access password. The SCSI bus includes a busy signal line. Prior to a correct entry of the access password, the system asserts the busy signal line, indicating that the SCSI bus is busy. Both internal and external devices are prohibited from accessing the SCSI bus while the busy signal line is asserted.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种在正确输入访问密码之前禁止访问SCSI总线的数据处理系统和方法。 该系统包括耦合到SCSI总线的多个内部SCSI总线设备。 该系统还包括用于将外部SCSI设备连接到SCSI总线的外部SCSI连接器。 访问密码建立并存储在系统中。 在正确输入访问密码之前，禁止多个内部SCSI总线设备和外部设备访问SCSI总线。 SCSI总线包括忙信号线。 在正确输入访问密码之前，系统断言忙信号线，表示SCSI总线正忙。 忙信号线被断言时，禁止内部和外部设备访问SCSI总线。

公开(公告)号：US06944867B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-13

申请号：US09971942

申请日：2001-10-04

申请人： Richard Wayne Cheston ,  Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Jeffrey Mark Estroff ,  James Anthony Hunt ,  Howard Jeffrey Locker ,  Joshua Neil Novak ,  Randall Scott Springfield ,  James Peter Ward ,  Arnold Stephen Weksler

发明人： Richard Wayne Cheston ,  Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Jeffrey Mark Estroff ,  James Anthony Hunt ,  Howard Jeffrey Locker ,  Joshua Neil Novak ,  Randall Scott Springfield ,  James Peter Ward ,  Arnold Stephen Weksler

IPC分类号： G06F9/445 ,  G06F9/24

CPC分类号： G06F9/4406 ,  G06F9/4411

摘要： The hard disk drive of a computer system is loaded with a preloaded image including an operating system, a number of application programs, and a device driver installation routine, all of which are not dependent on the hardware configuration of the computer system. A hidden partition of the hard disk drive is also loaded with a number of device drivers, which are dependent upon the hardware configuration. During the first boot only of the preloaded image, the device drivers are installed by the device driver installation routine.

摘要翻译： 计算机系统的硬盘驱动器装载有包括操作系统，许多应用程序和设备驱动程序安装程序的预加载映像，所有这些都不依赖于计算机系统的硬件配置。 硬盘驱动器的隐藏分区还加载了许多设备驱动程序，这些驱动程序取决于硬件配置。 在首次引导仅预载图像的情况下，设备驱动程序由设备驱动程序安装程序安装。

公开(公告)号：US06370650B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-09

申请号：US09169287

申请日：1998-10-08

申请人： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Richard Alan Dayan ,  Howard Locker ,  Michael Steinmetz ,  James Peter Ward

发明人： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Richard Alan Dayan ,  Howard Locker ,  Michael Steinmetz ,  James Peter Ward

IPC分类号： H04L932

CPC分类号： G06F21/31 ,  G06F21/35

摘要： A method and system are described for deactivating a password requirement in a computer system included within a data processing system. The computer system requires the entry of a password in order to operate the computer system. A wireless signal is transmitted to the computer system such that computer system receives the signal. In response to a receipt of the wireless signal, the requirement that a password be entered is temporarily deactivated. The computer system is thus operable without the entry of the password.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于在数据处理系统中包括的计算机系统中去激活密码要求的方法和系统。 计算机系统需要输入密码才能操作计算机系统。 无线信号被传送到计算机系统，使得计算机系统接收信号。 响应于无线信号的接收，暂时禁用输入密码的要求。 因此，计算机系统可以在不输入密码的情况下操作。

公开(公告)号：US06304899B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-16

申请号：US09169288

申请日：1998-10-08

申请人： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Richard Alan Dayan ,  Howard Locker ,  Michael Steinmetz ,  James Peter Ward

发明人： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Richard Alan Dayan ,  Howard Locker ,  Michael Steinmetz ,  James Peter Ward

IPC分类号： G06F1300

CPC分类号： H04W52/0235 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W88/02 ,  H04W88/14 ,  Y02D70/00

摘要： A method and system are described for booting a remote client computer system included within a data processing system. The data processing system includes a server computer system and at least one client computer system. A physical region is specified within which the client computer system resides. A wireless signal is transmitted to the physical region and is received by the client computer system. A determination is made whether the wireless signal includes a specification of the client computer system. If the wireless signal includes a specification of the client computer system, the client computer system boots and establishes an association with the server computer system as a client of the server computer system.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于引导包括在数据处理系统内的远程客户端计算机系统的方法和系统。 数据处理系统包括服务器计算机系统和至少一个客户端计算机系统。 指定客户端计算机系统所在的物理区域。 无线信号被发送到物理区域并被客户端计算机系统接收。 确定无线信号是否包括客户端计算机系统的规格。 如果无线信号包括客户端计算机系统的规格，则客户端计算机系统引导并建立与作为服务器计算机系统的客户端的服务器计算机系统的关联。