Abstract: A computing device display shows an actual location of an imaging device as configured in a computing system environment. An acceptance zone about a planned location of the imaging device visually conveys to a user whether or not the imaging device exists within a predetermined distance. If not, service level or other agreements specifying the location of the imaging device can be adjusted or the imaging device can be moved into compliance with the agreements. Alerts can be broadcast upon non-compliance or if the imaging device changes location. The display can be configured to show the imaging device with geospatial coordinates, within a building, superimposed on a map, such as a building floor plan, etc. Other embodiments note computing environments, deltas between locations, and various administrative tools.

Abstract: A mobile computing device hosts an operating system and mobile applications. A calibrating application causes display of an interface for entry of administrative data regarding an asset to-be-tracked. A positioning system defines locations of the asset in geospatial coordinates. The calibrating application displays a mapping function that shows on a map an initial location of the asset. Users adjust the initial location to a proper location on the map with a hand gesture on a display surface of the mobile computing device. A delta is noted between the initial and proper locations that the calibrating application applies later during tracking of the asset to precisely establish a whereabouts of the asset in its tracking environment. Other embodiments note techniques for entering administrative data.

Abstract: A mobile computing device hosts an operating system and mobile applications. A calibrating application causes display of an interface for entry of administrative data regarding an asset to-be-tracked. A positioning system defines locations of the asset in geospatial coordinates. The calibrating application displays a mapping function that shows on a map an initial location of the asset. Users adjust the initial location to a proper location on the map with a hand gesture on a display surface of the mobile computing device. A delta is noted between the initial and proper locations that the calibrating application applies later during tracking of the asset to precisely establish a whereabouts of the asset in its tracking environment. Other embodiments note techniques for entering administrative data.

Abstract: A method of automatically assigning an internet protocol address to a device is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a network; providing a computer communicatively coupled to the network; providing a network adapter to communicatively couple the device to the network; the computer performing the steps of generating an internet protocol address; incorporating the internet protocol address in an address resolution protocol probe; sending the address resolution protocol probe on the network; and determining whether a response to the address resolution protocol probe indicates that the internet protocol address is in use; wherein if the internet protocol address is not in use, then performing the step of assigning the internet protocol address to the network adapter.