Computing device deployment using mass storage device
US7237103B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0601
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Computing device deployment and configuration using a mass storage device is provided. A generic computing device is provided to a customer or end user. A mass storage device is used to distribute configuration information to the generic computing device. The configuration information includes customer-specified or ordered software applications or other features. The configuration information can also include updates to the computing device system software. The customer or end user couples the mass storage device to the generic computing device in order to load the configuration information into the computing device. After the configuration information is loaded, the computing device is configured for the customer's use. Further features, such as creating customized images, are also provided.
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