SYSTEM AND METHODS TO CONFIGURE SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR CLIENT APPLIANCES, AND FOR TRACKING AND PROVIDING SERVICE DATA
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1. A method for using a service provider configurable to perform an operation on a client appliance according to configuration settings, the method comprising:
- retrieving the configuration settings from a first memory circuit;
configuring the service provider according to the configuration settings to perform an operation on the client appliance;
tracking the operation of the service provider on the client appliance;
storing a tracking data in a second memory circuit; and
providing the tracking data to a network server.
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Abstract
A system and methods to configure, track and provide device data for clients is disclosed. The system configures a device to interact according to client specified settings. The system also tracks relevant data from a service provider interaction with the client. The system is configured to provide the tracked data to a third party upon a validated request. For example, the system may store and provide the tracked data in the cloud, through a network.
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1. A method for using a service provider configurable to perform an operation on a client appliance according to configuration settings, the method comprising:
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retrieving the configuration settings from a first memory circuit; configuring the service provider according to the configuration settings to perform an operation on the client appliance; tracking the operation of the service provider on the client appliance; storing a tracking data in a second memory circuit; and providing the tracking data to a network server. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A configure, track, and provide (CTP) system to provide data resulting from a service provider coupled to a client appliance, the system comprising:
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a service provider coupled with a local data storage, the service provider configured to communicate wirelessly with a CTP device including a sensor; and a client appliance having a code device providing an identifier adapted to be read by the sensor, wherein the service provider is configured to wirelessly receive configuration settings from the CTP device to couple the client appliance when the identifier is recognized. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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12. A service provider configured to perform an operation on a client appliance, the service provider including a processor circuit and a memory circuit, and comprising:
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a radio-frequency (RF) antenna for wireless communication with an electronic device; an input panel; a plurality of sensors configured to collect a tracking data from the operation on a client appliance; a local data storage configured to store the tracking data for the client appliance, the local data storage adapted to store configuration settings to perform the operation of the service provider on the client appliance; and a firmware stored in the memory circuit, the firmware having commands that when executed by the processor circuit cause the service provider to store in the memory circuit the tracking data. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for using a configure, track, and provide (CTP) device for performing an operation on a client appliance with a service provider, the method comprising:
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receiving an appliance code from a code device in the client appliance; retrieving a set of configuration settings based on the appliance code; and transmitting the set of configuration settings to the service provider. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A battery charger configured to charge a battery, the battery charger including a processor circuit and a memory circuit, and comprising:
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a radio-frequency (RF) antenna for wireless communication with an electronic device; an input panel; a plurality of sensors configured to collect tracking data from the battery charging; a local data storage configured to store tracking data for the battery charging, the local data storage adapted to store configuration settings to charge the battery; and a firmware stored in the memory circuit, the firmware having commands that when executed by the processor circuit cause the battery charger to store in the memory circuit the tracking data. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing commands that when executed by a processor circuit in a configure, track, and provide (CTP) device having a memory circuit and configured for use with a battery charger coupled to a battery, cause the CTP device to perform a method comprising:
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wirelessly coupling with a network server and with the battery charger; receiving a battery code from the battery; accessing a set of configuration settings for charging the battery using the battery code; providing the set of configuration settings to the battery charger; and receiving battery charging data from the battery charger. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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41. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing commands that when executed by a processor circuit in a network server cause the network server to perform a method comprising:
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receiving a service provider code associated with a service provider; receiving an appliance code associated with an appliance from a client; when the appliance code is recognized; providing a set of configuration settings for the appliance to the service provider, and receiving tracking data from a service provider associated with the service provider code; when the appliance code is not recognized;
requesting a configure, track, and provide (CTP) device to log in the set of configuration settings for the client appliance; andanalyzing a condition of the appliance. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50)
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