COMPUTER COMPONENT RECOGNITION AND SETUP
First Claim
1. A method for determining compatibility of a computer component with a particular computer configuration through detection of identifiers that are detectable externally from a packaging, the method comprising the steps of:
- (a) detecting at least one identifier of a computer component that is associated with a packaging, the identifier comprising information relating to the computer component, wherein detection of the at least one identifier is performed without substantially altering the packaging; and
(b) comparing at least a portion of the information relating to the computer component with a particular computer configuration to determine if the computer component is compatible with the computer configuration.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for determining compatibility of a computer component with a particular computer configuration. In one embodiment, a user of a computing device may identify whether a hardware or software component the user wants to install in the computing device is compatible before opening the packaging. In another embodiment, a sensor detects an identifier of a computer component that is associated with a packaging without the user having to unseal the component. Information on the identifier may be compared with a list indicting compatibility and/or with that particular computer'"'"'s configuration. Further aspects relate to installation procedures upon detecting a computer component is compatible. In one example, the computing device may perform one or more of the following steps: install the correct drivers automatically, provide plug-in and setup instructions, and warn the user about incompatibilities or otherwise help the user through the process.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for determining compatibility of a computer component with a particular computer configuration through detection of identifiers that are detectable externally from a packaging, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) detecting at least one identifier of a computer component that is associated with a packaging, the identifier comprising information relating to the computer component, wherein detection of the at least one identifier is performed without substantially altering the packaging; and (b) comparing at least a portion of the information relating to the computer component with a particular computer configuration to determine if the computer component is compatible with the computer configuration. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for a method of installing a computer component in a computer having a computer configuration comprising the steps of:
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(a) detecting at least one identifier of a computer component associated with a packaging in proximity to a sensor operatively connected to a computing device having a particular configuration, the identifier comprising information relating to the computer component, wherein detection of the at least one identifier is performed without substantially altering the packaging; (b) comparing at least a portion of the information relating to the computer component with a particular computer configuration to obtain a comparison result, the comparison result conveying information selected from the group consisting of;
the computer component is compatible with the computing device;
the computer component is not compatible with the computing device, and the computer component may be compatible with modifications to the computing device. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A computer component packaging apparatus comprising:
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a packaging configured to be associated with a computer component; and at least one identifier configured to be externally detectable from at least a portion of the packaging, the at least one identifier comprising information relating to the computer component, wherein detection of the at least one identifier is performed without substantially altering the packaging. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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