Computer recovery or return
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1. A method for displaying information to assist with returning a computer comprising the steps of:
- displaying by a processor automatically an ownership recovery screen on a display of the computer which displays information concerning return information for returning the computer to an owner from data stored in a memory of the computer, the ownership recovery screen displaying recovery information before or with a lock screen, to facilitate return of the computer and which is maintained on or with the lock screen so the return information is visible to anyone viewing the ownership recovery screen or lock screen until a security prompt is accepted by the processor, when security information associated with the security prompt is accepted by the processor allowing a user to access the computer;
initiating and changing the additional information through remote communication without assistance by the user with the computer, wherein the changing of the additional information is done through an interactive program stored in the memory of the computer and is remotely accessed only by the owner of the computer or the party authorized by the owner to enable the designing and changing of the ownership recovery screen; and
locking the computer remotely which prevents the user from accessing operatively the computer; and
activating the processor to issue a warning message to the user.
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Abstract
A computer return apparatus includes a processor. The apparatus includes a memory connected to the processor. The apparatus includes a display. The apparatus includes a return screen that the processor automatically causes to appear during or after boot-up of the processor on the display, that displays information concerning an owner who owns the computer, concerning user information about who the user is who the computer is assigned to for use, and return information for returning the computer to the owner from data stored in the memory. A method for displaying information to assist with returning a computer to its owner.
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7 Claims
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1. A method for displaying information to assist with returning a computer comprising the steps of:
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displaying by a processor automatically an ownership recovery screen on a display of the computer which displays information concerning return information for returning the computer to an owner from data stored in a memory of the computer, the ownership recovery screen displaying recovery information before or with a lock screen, to facilitate return of the computer and which is maintained on or with the lock screen so the return information is visible to anyone viewing the ownership recovery screen or lock screen until a security prompt is accepted by the processor, when security information associated with the security prompt is accepted by the processor allowing a user to access the computer; initiating and changing the additional information through remote communication without assistance by the user with the computer, wherein the changing of the additional information is done through an interactive program stored in the memory of the computer and is remotely accessed only by the owner of the computer or the party authorized by the owner to enable the designing and changing of the ownership recovery screen; and locking the computer remotely which prevents the user from accessing operatively the computer; and activating the processor to issue a warning message to the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. An apparatus for displaying information at a computer owned by an owner which is used by a user, the apparatus comprising:
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a computer comprising; a memory; a display; and a processor in communication with the display and the memory which automatically displays an ownership recovery screen on the display of the computer which displays information concerning return information for returning the computer to an owner from data stored in the memory of the computer, the ownership recovery screen displaying recovery information before or with a lock screen, to facilitate return of the computer and which is maintained on or with the lock screen so the return information is visible to anyone viewing the ownership recovery screen or lock screen until a security prompt is accepted by the processor, when security information associated with the security prompt is accepted by the processor allowing a user to access the computer, the ownership recovery screen or lock screen showing additional information which includes advertisements, logos, pictures, or designs, the initiating and changing the additional information which includes advertisements, logos, pictures, or designs, through remote communication without assistance by the user with the computer, wherein the changing of the additional information is done through an interactive program stored in the memory of the computer and which is remotely accessed only by the owner of the computer or the party authorized by the owner to enable the designing and changing of the ownership recovery screen. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6)
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7. A computer program stored in a non-transient memory for displaying information to assist with returning a computer to its owner comprising the computer generated steps of:
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displaying by a processor automatically an ownership recovery screen on a display of the computer which displays information concerning return information for returning the computer to a owner from data stored in a memory of the computer, the ownership recovery screen displaying recovery information before or with a lock screen, to facilitate return of the computer and which is maintained on or with the lock screen so the return information is visible to anyone viewing the ownership recovery screen or lock screen until a security prompt is accepted by the processor, when security information associated with the security prompt is accepted by the processor allowing a user to access the computer, the ownership recovery screen or lock screen showing additional information which includes advertisements, logos, pictures, or designs; and initiating and changing the additional information which includes advertisements, logos, pictures, or designs, through remote communication without assistance by the user with the computer, wherein the changing of the additional information is done through an interactive program stored in the memory of the computer and is remotely accessed only by the owner of the computer or the party authorized by the owner to enable the designing and changing of the ownership recovery screen.
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