Method and system for providing a device which can be adapted on an ongoing basis
US7937591B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/8193
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for adapting a device is disclosed. The method and system comprises providing a data stream to the device to be changed based upon a parameter. In a second aspect an adaptable device is disclosed. The adaptable device comprises an adaptable computerized environment (ACE) for receiving a data stream that allows the device to be changed based upon a parameter. The adaptable device includes a mechanism within the ACE for authorizing the data stream. A system and method in accordance with the present invention provides a hardware device that can be changed based upon a particular parameter such as time and location. In so doing, a provider of the hardware device can provide a more adaptable component which provides more value to the provider. Indeed, it is possible to give away the hardware upfront or even give an incentive to a receiver of the hardware and thereby use the device in a variety of ways.
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