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Method and system for a networked self-configuring communication device utilizing user preference information

  • US 9,198,030 B2
  • Filed: 06/12/2008
  • Issued: 11/24/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/12/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for configuring electronic devices, the method comprising:

  • identifying a user of a second personal electronic device;

    downloading at least a portion of user configuration information corresponding to said identified user into said second personal electronic device, wherein said user configuration information is developed via a first personal electronic device for a specific user of said first personal electronic device; and

    configuring said second personal electronic device utilizing at least said downloaded at least said portion of said user configuration information, whereinat least one of the following is satisfied;

    the downloading comprises directly downloading said at least a portion of user configuration information into said second personal electronic device from said first personal electronic device when said devices are communicatively coupled,at least a portion of said developed user configuration information is uploaded from said first personal electronic device to a networked device, wherein said networked device is distinct from said second personal electronic device,said development of said user configuration information for said first personal electronic device is performed during initial setup of said first personal electronic device,said development of said user configuration information for said first personal electronic device is performed dynamically during use of said first personal electronic device,performing said downloading into and/or configuration of said second personal electronic device is based on a determination of a match between said identified user of said second personal electronic device and said specific user of said first personal electronic device,a plurality of communication interfaces are utilized in said first personal electronic device and/or said second personal electronic device to perform transmission and/or reception of said user configuration information, orsaid user configuration information comprises device configuration information, operational preferences specific to a user and/or various use settings, network connectivity, service access, secure access information, network and/or service access information and/or preferences that are unique to a particular use, and/or manner of use of available resources.

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