Method and apparatus for setting programmable features of an appliance
US6256378A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M11/007
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An interactive interface facilitates the setting of preferences and other programmable parameters of an appliance. The interface is hosted by a server on a global computer network. The appliance owner initiates a connection to the server and is presented with a graphical user interface for setting the preferences and features of the appliance. Once the desired settings have been made, they are downloaded to the appliance either directly from the server or the appliance owner's computer or indirectly using a portable transfer device.
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