CUSTOMIZED AUTOMATED INSTALL PROCESS
First Claim
1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage device storing instructions that when executed by a computer control the computer to perform a method, comprising:
- capturing electronic information about a purchase of computer hardware or software;
detecting a registration associated with the purchase of the computer hardware or software, where the registration is initiated as part of an installation of the computer hardware or software; and
providing a customized automated installation process that provides a graphical linear experience through the installation of the computer hardware or software, where the graphical linear experience is presented on computer hardware other than computer hardware included in the purchase that is being installed, and where the customized automated installation process runs, at least in part, on a processor other than a processor included in the purchase that is being installed.
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Abstract
Computerized methods and apparatus capture electronic information about a purchase of a combination of computer hardware and software. A registration associated with the purchase is detected as part of an installation of the computer hardware or software. A customized automated installation process that provides a graphical linear experience through the installation of the computer hardware or software is provided. The graphical linear experience is presented on computer hardware other than computer hardware included in the purchase. The graphical experience includes photographs or diagrams that are customized to the purchase based on the purchased items. The customized automated installation process runs, at least in a part, on a processor other than a processor included in the purchase. Step by step instructions that are customized for the combination of hardware and software are presented. Electrical connectivity, data connectivity, provisioning results, and other information are acquired during the installation.
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Citations
20 Claims
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1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage device storing instructions that when executed by a computer control the computer to perform a method, comprising:
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capturing electronic information about a purchase of computer hardware or software; detecting a registration associated with the purchase of the computer hardware or software, where the registration is initiated as part of an installation of the computer hardware or software; and providing a customized automated installation process that provides a graphical linear experience through the installation of the computer hardware or software, where the graphical linear experience is presented on computer hardware other than computer hardware included in the purchase that is being installed, and where the customized automated installation process runs, at least in part, on a processor other than a processor included in the purchase that is being installed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An apparatus, comprising:
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a processor; a memory that stores information about a purchase of computer hardware or software; a set of circuits; and an interface that connects the processor, the memory, and the set of circuits; the set of circuits comprising; a first circuit that captures electronic data about the purchase; a second circuit that provides a customized presentation from a customized automated installation process, where the customized presentation is based, at least in part, on the electronic data; and a third circuit that monitors the customized automated installation process. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An integrated circuit, comprising:
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gates configured to identify a purchased item at a time when the item is purchased; gates configured to identify a registration of the purchased item, where the registration occurs at a point in time after the purchase; and gates configured to reconcile the purchased item and the registration and to produce an installation presentation specific to the purchased item.
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Specification