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Methods and systems for configuring a specific-use computing system limited to executing predetermined and pre-approved application programs

US8205217B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2007
Grant dateJun 19, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2221/2153
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for configuring a specific-use computing system are disclosed. A computing system may comprise a first set of predetermined application programs and a processor limited to executing the first set of predetermined application programs and pre-approved application programs received from a pre-approved computing device. The computing system may also include a communication interface configured to enable communication between the first computing system and the pre-approved computing device. Exemplary methods and computer-readable media are also enclosed.

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