Abstract: A method of asset control and workstation computer deployment that utilizes a dual port electronic memory identification RFID tag to hold serial number and hardware and software configuration profiles as well as user information. The RFID tag is mapped into the workstation computer memory space and can also be read and written by wireless radio frequency signalling. Serial numbers and MAC address is stored on the tag by the manufacturer. User information, workstation profile and software image information is stored onto the tag while the computer is being received for forwarding to the final workstation destination without the need to unpack and power up the computer. The information stored on the tag is used to allow automated system configuration and software downloading to the computer.

Abstract: In a communication system comprising a base station and a plurality of asynchronously operating remote units, a method of communication between the base station and each of the remote units includes each remote unit randomly transmitting a first bit pattern to the base unit. Upon detecting the reception of an error-free bit pattern, the base unit transmits an ACK during a first window of time. The remote unit which detects the ACK during a corresponding first window of time becomes the selected unit and thereafter communicates with the base station. All other remote units continue monitoring for the transmission of a command belonging to a first set of commands, afterwhich the selected unit goes into a quiet mode and the unselected units resume their random transmissions of the first bit pattern to the base unit.

Abstract: A tag for use in identifying and communicating with an electronic device such as a computer is disclosed. The tag is self powered from an RF interrogation signal when the electronic device is not operating. The tag is provided with DC power from the electronic device when it is communicating with the electronic device to which it is attached as a portion of memory of the electronic device.