Systems and methods for providing off-line backup of a programmable device's configuration data to users of programmable devices at a service location
US7051088B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/306
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for providing support services to users of programmable devices are provided. One of many possible methods for providing support services for a plurality of programmable devices associated with a plurality of users involves the steps of: receiving user-specific data associated with one of the programmable devices and the corresponding user; storing the user-specific data associated with the programmable device and the corresponding user; receiving notification that a replacement programmable device for the programmable device is needed by the user; and configuring the replacement programmable device based on the user-specific data associated with the programmable device and the corresponding user. The method may further involve the steps of: providing the replacement programmable device to the user; receiving the programmable device; repairing the programmable device; providing the repaired programmable device to the user; receiving the replacement programmable device from the user; and receiving payment for providing the support services to the user.
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