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System and method for personalizing devices

US8443184B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2010
Grant dateMay 14, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/4451
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for personalizing a device is disclosed herein. A user configures a plurality of settings associated with a device. Each setting is identified as a user setting or a platform setting. The user settings are stored in a personalization virtual object with the user. Platform settings are stored separately from the personalization virtual object. Software for personalizing a device provided on a computer readable medium is disclosed herein. The software comprises a code for execution on a central processing unit operable to configure a plurality of settings associated with a device by a user. The software identifies each setting as a user setting or a platform setting. The user settings are stored in a personalization virtual object associated with the user, and the platform settings are stored separately from the personalization virtual object.

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