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Method and apparatus for restoring a device to a default state

  • US 7,441,151 B2
  • Filed: 08/22/2005
  • Issued: 10/21/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/04/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system comprising:

  • 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.

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