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Processor unique processor number feature with a user controllable disable capability

  • US 6,289,459 B1
  • Filed: 01/20/1999
  • Issued: 09/11/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/20/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A software method of selectively releasing a processor number encoded in a processor, the method comprising:

  • determining if the processor number is available to a first type of query; and

    displaying the processor number in response to the query if a display decision controllable by a user is set to display the processor number;

    wherein the user is provided control over whether or not to release the processor number.

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