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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 dateJan 14, 2008
Grant dateJan 3, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2028

Classification

  • 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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