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Method for automatic installation of a modem wherein unique identification for the device registry is computed from modem responses to queries by the system

  • US 5,675,831 A
  • Filed: 06/07/1995
  • Issued: 10/07/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/13/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a programmed computer coupled to a modem, a method for installing the modem, the method comprising:

  • issuing a series of queries to the modem;

    reading modem responses to the series of queries;

    analyzing the modem responses to derive modem type data including determining which portion of the responses to save as the modem type data;

    converting the modem type data to a unique device ID, including taking the modem type data, which does not include the unique device ID, and computing a unique number from the modem type data, wherein the unique device ID includes the unique number;

    attempting to find a match for the unique device ID;

    and if the match for the unique device ID is found, loading modem specific control information corresponding to the unique device ID into a registry data store in the programmed computer.

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