System and method for surely but conveniently causing reset of a computerized device
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1. A method for initiating a reset of a computer-based device comprising:
- detecting, by the device, an indication that a reset process is to be started;
initializing, by the device, a notification counter to a predetermined maximum number N, N being greater than 1;
displaying a reset notification at the user interface, the reset notification comprising representations of reset-now and reset-later;
detecting a selection, at the user interface, of one of the reset notification representations;
if the selected reset notification comprises reset-later, indicate 1 less notification count remains, continue operation of the device without resetting, repeat displaying a reset notification at the user-interface after an amount of time;
if the selected reset notification comprises reset-now, begin reset process; and
if one further notification count remains, begin reset process.
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Abstract
Enhanced reset logic is included in a user'"'"'s computerized device so that the device owner (e.g., the user'"'"'s employer) can assure prompt reset (e.g., to insure device use of newly downloaded software versions or other control or security data) while still allowing user convenience (e.g., some limited continued normal use of the device before reset is forced upon the user thus permitting the user to avoid possibly aggravating losses of data and/or ongoing usage).
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1. A method for initiating a reset of a computer-based device comprising:
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detecting, by the device, an indication that a reset process is to be started; initializing, by the device, a notification counter to a predetermined maximum number N, N being greater than 1; displaying a reset notification at the user interface, the reset notification comprising representations of reset-now and reset-later; detecting a selection, at the user interface, of one of the reset notification representations; if the selected reset notification comprises reset-later, indicate 1 less notification count remains, continue operation of the device without resetting, repeat displaying a reset notification at the user-interface after an amount of time; if the selected reset notification comprises reset-now, begin reset process; and if one further notification count remains, begin reset process. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A non-transitory digital storage medium containing a computer program configured to, when executed by a computer-based device configured to execute the computer program, carry out the actions of:
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detecting an indication that a reset process is to be started; initializing a notification counter to a predetermined maximum number N, N being greater than 1; displaying a reset notification at the device user interface, the reset notification comprising representations of reset-now and reset-later; detecting a selection at the user interface of one of the reset notification representations; if the selected reset notification comprises reset-later, indicate 1 less notification count remains, continue operation of the device without resetting, repeat displaying a reset notification at the user-interface after an amount of time; if the selected reset notification comprises reset-now, begin reset process; and if one further notification count remains, begin reset process. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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