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The computer implemented method of Claim 2, wherein the step of splitting the at least one range of serial numbers into a plurality of ranges of serial numbers comprises:identifying a serial number in the at least one range of serial numbers to form an identified serial number;identifying a preceding range of serial numbers that precedes the identified serial number, wherein the preceding range of serial numbers ends with the serial number immediately preceding the identified serial number;identifying a subsequent range of serial numbers that is subsequent to the identified serial number, wherein the subsequent range of serial numbers begins with the serial number immediately subsequent to the identified serial number; andinverting a product status for products comprising the preceding range of serial numbers and a product status for products comprising the subsequent range of serial numbers. 
