Electronic warranty system and method
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1. An electronic warranty unit comprises:
- a programmable electronic memory unit configured for removable attachment to a device; and
an electronic warranty stored on the electronic memory unit.
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Abstract
An electronic warranty unit and method. In one embodiment the electronic warranty unit includes a programmable electronic memory unit configured for removable insertion into a device and an electronic warranty stored on the electronic memory unit. A method for electronically warranting a device includes removably attaching an electronic warranty unit, capable of storing an electronic warranty for the device, to the device or removably inserting the electronic warranty unit into the device.
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1. An electronic warranty unit comprises:
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a programmable electronic memory unit configured for removable attachment to a device; and
an electronic warranty stored on the electronic memory unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An electronic warranty unit comprising:
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a programmable electronic memory unit configured for at least one of removable attachment to a device and removable insertion into a device; and
at least one of an electronic warranty and an electronic warranty template stored on the electronic memory unit, wherein the electronic warranty includes a plurality of warranty parameters and the electronic warranty template defines a plurality of warranty parameter fields.
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10. An electronic warranty reader comprising:
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a read and write tool configured for reading from and writing to an electronic warranty unit;
at least one of an electrical contact area and a wireless communicator in communication with the read and write tool and configured for establishing electrical communication with an electronic warranty unit;
a memory including a warranty module monitor configured for storing electronic warranty; and
a user interface configured for entering and displaying the electronic warranty of an electronic warranty unit and configured for operating the reader.
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11. An electronic warranty system comprising:
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a removably insertable electronic warranty unit including an electronic warranty; and
a device configured to be covered by the electronic warranty and including a reader configured to removably receive the electronic warranty unit and configured to perform at least one of reading the electronic warranty from the electronic warranty unit and writing the electronic warranty to the electronic warranty unit. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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13. An electronic warranty system comprising:
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a device comprising a removably insertable electronic warranty unit that stores an electronic warranty and configured to be covered by the electronic warranty; and
a mobile reader configured to perform at least one of reading the electronic warranty from the electronic warranty unit and writing the electronic warranty to the electronic warranty unit.
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14. An electronic warranty system comprising:
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a warranty service provider configured to support an electronic warranty for a printer;
a printer including;
a removably insertable electronic warranty unit configured for storing an electronic warranty for the printer; and
a reader configured to read the electronic warranty from the electronic warranty unit and to write the electronic warranty to the electronic warranty unit;
an optional computing device including a user interface configured for operating the printer; and
a network communication link configured to facilitate communication between the printer, the warranty service provider, and the optional computing device. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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17. An electronic warranty retail point-of-purchase station comprising:
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a plurality of electronic warranty units including an electronic warranty;
at least one of a programmer configured to customize the electronic warranty on the electronic warranty unit, a validator configured to electronically register the electronic warranty, and a read/write tool configured for reading and writing to the electronic warranty unit; and
a user interface configured to operate at least one of the programmer, the validator, and the read/write tool.
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18. A method of electronically warranting a product, the method comprising:
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purchasing an electronic warranty for an appliance including acquiring a programmable electronic memory unit; and
electronically activating the electronic warranty of the electronic memory unit. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method of electronically warranting a product, the method comprising:
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storing an resident electronic warranty in a memory of a device; and
activating the resident electronic warranty by at least one of;
inserting an electronic memory unit into the device that is programmed to trigger activation of the resident electronic warranty;
obtaining authorized activation of the resident electronic warranty through networked communication between the device and a warranty service provider; and
downloading an upgraded electronic warranty into the resident electronic warranty of the device from a warranty service provider through a network communication link.
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24. A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing a method of electronically warranting a product, the method comprising:
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purchasing an electronic warranty for an appliance including acquiring a programmable electronic memory unit; and
electronically activating the electronic warranty of the electronic memory unit. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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