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Method and apparatus for wirelessly establishing user preference settings on a computer

  • US 20040128389A1
  • Filed: 12/31/2002
  • Published: 07/01/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/31/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for establishing preference settings for a computer during a user session, the computer being coupled to a smart card reader configured to detect and access a smart card located within a predetermined zone of the smart card reader, the smart card carrying at least personalized preference settings and unique identification information, the method comprising the steps of:

  • the smart card reader detecting if a smart card is present within the predetermined zone;

    wirelessly retrieving identification information from the smart card to access the computer;

    validating the identification information retrieved from the smart card;

    if the identification information is validated, providing a user with access and functionality to the computer;

    conducting an information exchange to thereby initiate the user session, the information exchange including;

    receiving and storing, at the computer, the preference settings contained on the smart card; and

    performing a preference establishment procedure to assign the preference settings contained on the smart card to the computer when the smart card is within the predetermined zone.

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