Inventor

WARD JAMES PETER

US86 patents

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WARD JAMES PETER

IBM

Data processing system and method for permitting a computer to automatically detect a presence of and establish a communications link with a printer

Data processing system and method for disabling a portable computer outside an authorized area

Frequency beacon to broadcast allowed frequency

Data processing system and method including a network access connector for limiting access to the network

Method and system for customizing a client computer system configuration for a current user using BIOS settings downloaded from a server

Data processing system and method for permitting a server to remotely perform diagnostics on a malfunctioning client computer system

Data processing system and method for automatic recovery from an unsuccessful boot

Alert mechanism for service interruption from power loss

Tracking memory modules within a computer system

Data processing system and method for remote recovery of a primary password

Method and apparatus for deploying and tracking computers

Self powered electronic memory identification tag with dual communication ports

Apparatus and method for automatic configuration of a personal computer system when reconnected to a network

Access limiting to only a planar by storing a device public key only within the planar and a planar public key only within the device

System for presetting a first or second remote boot protocol by a computer remotely receiving and storing a boot parameter prior to being powered on

Data processing system and method for determining a physical location of a client computer system coupled to a server via a physical network

Method and economical direct connected apparatus for deploying and tracking computers

Computer system and method to disable same when network cable is removed

System and method for detecting when a computer system is removed from a network

Method and system for enabling free seating using biometrics through a centralized authentication

Automatic reconfiguration system for change in management servers having protocol destination addresses

Access point initiated forced roaming based upon bandwidth

Method of providing enhanced security in a remotely managed computer system

Use of hidden partitions in a storage device for storing BIOS extension files

Data processing system and method for securing a docking station and its portable PC

Reporting of power states for a network connected PC

Method and system for providing automatic notification of end of lease of computers and their locations

Method and system for securing enablement access to a data security device

Method and system for booting up a computer system in a secure fashion

Method and system for automatic reconfiguration of a multi-dimension sound system

Method and system for updating a root of trust measurement function in a personal computer

Method for associating a password with a secured public/private key pair

Method for associating a pass phase with a secured public/private key pair

Data processing system and method for protecting data in a hard drive utilizing a signature device

Data processing system and method for permitting only preregistered hardware to access a remote service

Data processing system and method for authentication of devices external to a secure network utilizing client identifier

Separately powered network interface for reporting the activity states of a network connected client

Data processing system and method for transmission of a network packet specifying a group identifier identifying a selected plurality of clients

Data processing system and method for determining a physical location of a client computer system

Data processing system and method for permitting a server to remotely access a powered-off client computer system&#39;s asset information

Data processing system and method for powering-on a remote client computer system utilizing a wireless signal

LENOVO SINGAPORE PTE LTD

Determining the physical location of resources on and proximate to a network

Wireless device power optimization

Apparatus, method and program to optimize battery life in a wireless device

Proving BIOS trust in a TCPA compliant system

Extending an allowable transmission distance between a wireless device and an access point by communication with intermediate wireless devices

Computer system with selectively available immutable boot block code

Computer system and method for generating a digital certificate

INTERMEC IP CORP

RFID integrated in electronic assets

LENOVO SINGAPORE PTD LTD

Flash update using a trusted platform module

Data processing system and method for permitting a server to remotely access a powered-off client computer system's asset information