Method and apparatus for restoring a device to a default state
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1. A system comprising:
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a processor coupled to the memory device, wherein the processor is configured to perform acts comprising;
assign a serial number to a game console;
store a hidden code in a storage device contained in the game console;
store the serial number and the associated hidden code in a database for later reference, wherein the database is maintained by a manufacturer of the game console; and
generate a passcode by applying a passcode algorithm to the hidden code, wherein the passcode identifies a series of game controller button presses required to reset the game console, and wherein the same passcode is generated by the game console by applying the same passcode algorithm to the hidden code stored in the game console where the passcode algorithm is selected from a plurality of passcode algorithms.
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Abstract
A device includes a processor and a hard disk drive coupled to the processor. The hard disk drive stores various data associated with the device and includes a first partition and a second partition. Data stored in the first partition is cleared during a system reset operation. Data stored in the second partition is not cleared during the system reset operation. The first partition stores saved application data, device configuration information, and the like. The second partition stores a console application that implements a user interface to the device. The second partition also stores a reset application that implements a system reset operation.
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1. A system comprising:
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a memory device; and a processor coupled to the memory device, wherein the processor is configured to perform acts comprising; assign a serial number to a game console; store a hidden code in a storage device contained in the game console; store the serial number and the associated hidden code in a database for later reference, wherein the database is maintained by a manufacturer of the game console; and generate a passcode by applying a passcode algorithm to the hidden code, wherein the passcode identifies a series of game controller button presses required to reset the game console, and wherein the same passcode is generated by the game console by applying the same passcode algorithm to the hidden code stored in the game console where the passcode algorithm is selected from a plurality of passcode algorithms. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. An apparatus comprising:
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means for assigning a serial number to a game console; means for storing a hidden code in a storage device contained in the game console; means for storing the serial number and the associated hidden code in a database for later reference, wherein the database is maintained by a manufacturer of the game console; and means for generating a passcode by applying a passcode algorithm to the hidden code, wherein the passcode identifies a series of game controller button presses required to reset the game console, and wherein the same passcode is generated by the game console by applying the same passcode algorithm to the hidden code stored in the game console where the passcode algorithm is selected from a plurality of passcode algorithms. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6)
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7. A computer-readable medium for a game console storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed, direct the game console to perform acts comprising:
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assign a serial number to a game console; store a hidden code in a storage device contained in the game console; store the serial number and the associated hidden code in a database for later reference, wherein the database is maintained by a manufacturer of the game console; and generate a passcode by applying a passcode algorithm to the hidden code, wherein the passcode identifies a series of game controller button presses required to reset the game console, wherein the same passcode is generated by the game console by applying the same passcode algorithm to the hidden code stored in the game console where the passcode algorithm is selected from a plurality of passcode algorithms, and wherein the passcode is entered through a reset application which is executed through a second series of game controller button presses. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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