Audio assisted setup apparatus and method
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1. An audio assisted computer setup apparatus, comprising:
- a processor;
a memory operatively connected to the processor, the memory containing audio file instructions for setting up a computer system;
a photo diode operatively connected to the processor, the photo diode for receiving light;
a speaker connected to the processor; and
a set of controls for controlling the operation of the audio file instructions;
wherein the setup apparatus is activated upon the photo diode being exposed to a predetermined level of light before the computer system is set up.
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Abstract
An audio assisted setup apparatus and method include providing a set of audio instructions stored in a memory, and presented to a computer purchaser to assist in setup of a computer system. The apparatus is activated automatically upon a triggering event, and runs before the computer is set up.
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31 Claims
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1. An audio assisted computer setup apparatus, comprising:
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a processor; a memory operatively connected to the processor, the memory containing audio file instructions for setting up a computer system; a photo diode operatively connected to the processor, the photo diode for receiving light; a speaker connected to the processor; and a set of controls for controlling the operation of the audio file instructions; wherein the setup apparatus is activated upon the photo diode being exposed to a predetermined level of light before the computer system is set up. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A packing container for a computer system, comprising:
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a container capable of holding computer system components; and an audio assisted setup apparatus affixed to the container, the apparatus being activated upon the impingement of a predetermined level of incident light upon the apparatus, the audio assisted setup apparatus providing audio startup instructions to assist a user in setting up a computer system. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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10. A computer system, comprising:
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a computer; and an audio assisted setup apparatus affixed to a component of the computer, the audio assisted setup apparatus, comprising; a processor; a memory operatively connected to the processor, the memory containing audio file instructions for setting up a computer system; a photo diode operatively connected to the processor, the photo diode for receiving light; a speaker connected to the processor; and a set of controls for controlling the operation of the audio file instructions; wherein the audio assisted setup apparatus is activated upon the photo diode being exposed to a predetermined level of light, the activation of the audio assisted setup apparatus for providing audio startup instructions to assist a user in setting the system up. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of assisting a user in set up of a computer system, comprising:
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providing a self-contained apparatus containing a set of audio instructions presentable to the user upon actuation of the apparatus; activating the apparatus upon the occurrence of an impingement of a predetermined level of light on the apparatus; and allowing the user to control the presentation of audio instructions. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A machine readable medium comprising machine executable instruction for causing a processor to perform a method comprising:
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providing a user a set of audio instructions for setting up a computer system; and activating the set of audio instructions upon the impingement of a predetermined level of light upon a photo diode operatively connected to the processor. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. An audio assisted computer setup apparatus, comprising:
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a processor; a memory operatively connected to the processor, the memory containing audio file instructions for setting up a computer system; a speaker connected to the processor; a set of controls for controlling the operation of the audio file instructions; and a mailing flap which folds over the apparatus to allow the apparatus to be mailed; wherein the setup apparatus is activated upon a triggering event before the computer system is set up. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31)
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