Method and apparatus for setting programmable features of an appliance
US7415102B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/2642
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
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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