Patents by Inventor W. D. Todd Nix

W. D. Todd Nix has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and apparatus for testing custom-configured software/hardware integration in a computer build-to-order manufacturing process
    Patent number: 6543047
    Abstract: A build-to-order manufacturing method for producing a custom configured computer system includes obtaining a customer order. Hardware for the custom configured computer system is assembled in accordance with the customer order. The assembled hardware is then tested using software tools and utilities. Next, software is downloaded to the computer system in accordance with the customer order, the software including an operating system (OS). Lastly, a fully integrated system test is performed, the fully integrated system test including the execution of an OS setup for fully integrating the hardware and software of the custom configured computer system and testing of the fully integrated hardware and software from the OS' perspective prior to shipment to a customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Dell USA, L.P.
    Inventors: Thomas Vrhel, Jr., Gaston M. Barajas, Paul J. Maia, W. D. Todd Nix