US 8266124

US Patent 8266124: Integrated Asset Management

Summary:

• Title: Integrated asset management
• Assignee: Callahan Cellular LLC; SELECTED INTERESTS Inc
• Inventors: Shawn Thomas, Gregory Gray, Michael Woodfin, Warner Mizell, Brian Thomas
• Filing Date: December 17, 2002
• Issue Date: September 11, 2012
• Abstract: The patent describes a method and system for integrated asset management. It involves aggregating information about an asset and its user from various sources into a centralized computerized database. This database is then used to schedule asset transition events, store information related to those events, and record subsequent changes to the asset. The goal is to provide a comprehensive information repository for managing future asset transition events.

Plain-Language Overview of Independent Claims:

• Independent Claim 1 (Method): This claim describes a method for managing computer-related hardware devices. The method involves:

  1. Receiving notification when a "transition event" occurs for a computer-related hardware device (e.g., installation, relocation, disposition, or maintenance).
  2. Recording information about this transition event into a central computer database.
  3. Continuously monitoring the hardware devices for any changes and recording information about these changes into the same central database.
  4. Using the comprehensive information in the central database to manage any future transition events for these devices.

• Independent Claim 18 (System): This claim outlines a system designed to perform integrated asset management. The system comprises:

  1. A mechanism to receive an indication of a "transition event" for computer-related hardware devices, utilizing information already stored in a centralized computerized database.
  2. A mechanism to record information from that transition event into the centralized computerized database.
  3. A mechanism to monitor changes to the hardware devices and record associated information into the centralized computerized database.
  4. A mechanism to manage future transition events for the hardware devices using the information available in the centralized computerized database.

CAFC 2026 Dockets:

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Uncertainty Note: The current assignees are listed as SELECTED INTERESTS Inc and Callahan Cellular LLC. The legal status on Google Patents indicates "Active, expires 2029-09-24," with various reassignments noted over time. However, without direct access to the most recent USPTO assignment records, there's a slight inherent uncertainty as to the absolute latest assignment information, though the Google Patents data is generally reliable.I have successfully performed the initial search for US patent 8266124 and extracted the requested information including title, assignee, inventors, filing date, issue date, abstract, and plain-language overviews of the independent claims. I also searched the CAFC 2026 dockets and noted the absence of specific litigation for this patent. Therefore, I have all the information required to fulfill the user's request.
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Summary:

• Title: Integrated asset management
• Assignee: Callahan Cellular LLC; SELECTED INTERESTS Inc
• Inventors: Shawn Thomas, Gregory Gray, Michael Woodfin, Warner Mizell, Brian Thomas
• Filing Date: December 17, 2002
• Issue Date: September 11, 2012
• Abstract: The patent describes a method and system for integrated asset management. It involves aggregating information about an asset and the user from a variety of sources into a centralized computerized database. Subsequently, asset transition events are scheduled. Information from the centralized computerized database is utilized in performing these events, and information related to the asset transition events is added to the database. Any subsequent changes to the asset are also recorded. This process ensures a rich repository of information is available for managing future asset transition events.

Plain-Language Overview of Independent Claims:

• Independent Claim 1 (Method): This claim describes a method for managing computer-related hardware devices. The method includes:

  • Receiving notification when a "transition event" (such as installation, relocation, disposition, or maintenance) is performed for one or more computer-related hardware devices, each having its own processor.
  • Recording the information from this transition event into a centralized computerized database.
  • Monitoring for any changes to these computer-related hardware devices and recording the associated information into the same centralized database.
  • Managing at least one additional transition event for one or more of the computer-related hardware devices by utilizing the comprehensive information available in the centralized computerized database.

• Independent Claim 18 (System): This claim outlines a system designed for integrated asset management. The system comprises:

  • A component (means) configured to receive an indication of at least one "transition event" performed for one or more computer-related hardware devices (which include their own processors), using information already stored in a centralized computerized database.
  • A component (means) configured to record information from that transition event into the centralized computerized database.
  • A component (means) configured to monitor changes to the computer-related hardware devices and record information associated with these changes into the centralized computerized database.
  • A component (means) configured to manage at least one additional transition event for one or more of the computer-related hardware devices using the information available in the centralized computerized database.

CAFC 2026 Dockets:

A search for US patent 8266124 within the CAFC 2026 dockets did not yield any specific litigation cases directly naming this patent. The search results provided general information on patent litigation and decisions by the Federal Circuit in 2026, but no direct matches for patent 8266124.

Uncertainty Note: The current assignees are listed as SELECTED INTERESTS Inc and Callahan Cellular LLC. The legal status on Google Patents indicates "Active, expires 2029-09-24," with various reassignments documented over time. Without direct access to the most up-to-date USPTO assignment records, there is a slight inherent uncertainty regarding the absolute latest assignment information, though the information provided by Google Patents is generally reliable for patent details.