Patents by Inventor Darren L. McKenzie

Darren L. McKenzie 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).

  • System and method for computer hardware identification
    Patent number: 7149887
    Abstract: A system for identifying specific information regarding the hardware configuration of a computer system improves resolution of problems via online crash and is usable for other purposes as well. Embodiments of the employ applications directed by remote computers functioning as servers, which use the specific computer system hardware-configuration information provided by the identifying system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Morrison, Darren L. McKenzie, Jonathan M. Keller
  • System and method for computer hardware identification
    Patent number: 7028175
    Abstract: A system for identifying specific information regarding the hardware configuration of a computer system improves resolution of problems via online crash and is usable for other purposes as well. Embodiments of the employ applications directed by remote computers functioning as servers, which use the specific computer system hardware-configuration information provided by the identifying system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Morrison, Darren L. McKenzie, Jonathan M. Keller
  • System and method for computer hardware identification
    Publication number: 20040205327
    Abstract: A system for identifying specific information regarding the hardware configuration of a computer system improves resolution of problems via online crash and is usable for other purposes as well. Embodiments of the employ applications directed by remote computers functioning as servers, which use the specific computer system hardware-configuration information provided by the identifying system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Morrison, Darren L. McKenzie, Jonathan M. Keller