Automatically configuring computer devices wherein customization parameters of the computer devices are adjusted based on detected removable key-pad input devices
US8090885B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/454
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Localization and/or customization of computing devices are accomplished automatically through an add-on input device. Operating system or a separate application in the computing device is arranged to communicate with or recognize the input device such as a keypad and configure parameter of the computing device such as language, user interface arrangement, communication setup, and the like accordingly without user interaction.
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