System and method for removing customer personal information from an electronic device
US9311488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W90/00
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for processing electronic devices to determine removal of customer personal information (CPI). An electronic device is connected to a test device. A number of electronic devices including the electronic device are received for determining that the CPI is removed from a number of sources. The number of electronic devices include a number of makes and models of electronic devices. A determination of whether CPI is included on the electronic device is made. An identification of the electronic device is recorded in response to determining that CPI is included on the electronic device. The CPI is cleared form the electronic device in response to determining that the CPI is included on the electronic device. The identification of the electronic devices and metadata is reported in response to determining the CPI was included on the electronic device.
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