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Personalized software installation method for computer manufacturers

  • US 7,610,583 B2
  • Filed: 04/23/2002
  • Issued: 10/27/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/23/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of generating a customized installation procedure for a build to order computer system, comprising:

  • (a) receiving a customer information set and an order for a build to order system, said customer information set including a user profile and a presentation format, said presentation format including a user-defined technical ability specified by a user, said order including a list of component selections made by the user, said list of component selections including at least three hardware components;

    (b) producing a customized installation procedure based on said customer information set including the user profile and the presentation format and based on said order, said customized installation procedure including instructions for installation of said list of component selections; and

    (c) transferring said customized installation procedure to a removable storage media, wherein said customized installation procedure is a visual presentation to aid said user in the installation of said computer system;

    wherein the visual presentation of said customized installation procedure includes instructions for connecting said at least three hardware components, said visual presentation being configured to be displayed on a monitor of said computer system, andwherein, the visual presentation of said customized installation procedure further includes at least one of larger font sizes, musical backgrounds, and personalized greetings that are selected based on the user profile and the presentation format included in said customer information set.

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