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Method and apparatus for automatically tracking and communicating data storage device information using RF tags: operating condition, configuration and location

  • US 7,478,758 B2
  • Filed: 07/15/2003
  • Issued: 01/20/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/15/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for tracking and utilizing a data storage device, comprising:

  • tracking a physical location of said data storage device based on a RF tag placed on said data storage device before said data storage device reaches a customer;

    entering information about said data storage device into a database through reading said RF tag when the customer receives said data storage device from a manufacturer;

    storing said data storage device in an inventory based on said RF tag;

    retrieving said data storage device from said inventory based on said RF tag;

    placing said data storage device into service based on said RF tag; and

    communicating a location and hardware and software configuration information of said data storage device to said manufacturer via the RF tag and a remote monitoring system utilizing an electronic data interchange (EDI), the remote monitoring system being outfitted with an RF reader;

    wherein said RF tag contains the hardware and software configuration information about said data storage device, and said data storage device is a drive tray or a controller.

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