Method for electronically packaging a user's personal computing environment on a computer or device, and mobilizing it for transfer over a network
First Claim
1. A method for packaging a user'"'"'s personal computing environment on a client platform and mobilizing it for transfer over a network, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a remote server enabled for communication with the client platform;
storing the user'"'"'s personal computer environment on said client platform and on said remote server;
enabling said user to log onto said client platform;
said client platform automatically connecting to said remote server; and
mirroring said user'"'"'s computing environment on said client platform and said remote server.
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Abstract
A computer system using open source software and operating systems is enabled over a global computer network to provide universal, selected applications. The applications can be accessed from a local personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), remote dedicated computer terminal, or like devices. Selected applications may include word processing, calendar, address book, picture viewing, music playing, games, email, Internet access, and the like. Personal data, such as pictures, music, games, “favorite places”, email addresses, and application settings are saved to the local client device and to a centralized customer support server. An included software manager ensures that the most current version of each application is used, and, if not available on the client, it can be uploaded, if necessary.
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21 Claims
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1. A method for packaging a user'"'"'s personal computing environment on a client platform and mobilizing it for transfer over a network, said method comprising the steps of:
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providing a remote server enabled for communication with the client platform;
storing the user'"'"'s personal computer environment on said client platform and on said remote server;
enabling said user to log onto said client platform;
said client platform automatically connecting to said remote server; and
mirroring said user'"'"'s computing environment on said client platform and said remote server. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17)
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16. The method according to claim 16, wherein said remote access includes access to the user'"'"'s applications and data.
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18. A system for packaging a user'"'"'s personal computing environment on a client platform and mobilizing it for transfer over a network, said system comprising:
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a remote server enabled for communication with the client platform;
a secure authentication and encryption system that enables said user to log onto said client platform and to automatically connect said client platform to said remote server; and
a software manager that monitors the user'"'"'s personal computing environment and automatically mirrors said user'"'"'s computing environment on said client platform and said remote server. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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