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System and method for dynamic assignment of unique serial number to system device

  • US 6,490,637 B1
  • Filed: 08/24/1999
  • Issued: 12/03/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/24/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A computer implemented method for dynamically assigning a unique serial number to a device communicatively coupled with a computer system, the method comprising:

  • examining a serial number storage area located within the device to determine if a unique serial number has been established for the device;

    responsive to a determination that no unique serial number has been established, generating a unique serial number based on a system clock associated with the device;

    storing the serial number in the serial number storage area, wherein the serial number storage area is contained in a non volatile memory and the serial number is thereafter used by the device for communication within the computer system; and

    sending the serial number to a controller located within the device.

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