DETERMINING UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC ASSETS
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1. A method for determining utilization of electronic assets, the method comprising:
- monitoring a usage of an electronic asset; and
transmitting an indication of the usage of the electronic asset.
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Abstract
An asset tag for monitoring usage of an electronic asset includes a usage monitor configured to monitor usage of the electronic asset and a transmitter configured to transmit an indication of the usage of the electronic asset. The asset tag may include a socket configured to receive a first plug, wherein the first plug comprises a plug of the electronic asset; a second plug electrically coupled to the socket, wherein the second plug is configured to transmit current to the socket; and, a power source configured to power the usage detector.
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30 Claims
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1. A method for determining utilization of electronic assets, the method comprising:
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monitoring a usage of an electronic asset; and transmitting an indication of the usage of the electronic asset. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An asset tag for monitoring usage of an electronic asset, the asset tag comprising:
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a usage monitor configured to monitor usage of the electronic asset; and a transmitter configured to transmit an indication of the usage of the electronic asset. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An apparatus for determining utilization of electronic assets, the apparatus comprising:
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means for monitoring a usage of an electronic asset; and means for transmitting an indication of the usage of the electronic asset. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A computer-readable medium storing instructions that when executed cause one or more processors to:
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monitor a usage of an electronic asset; and transmit an indication of the usage of the electronic asset. - View Dependent Claims (30)
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