Customization of electronic devices via pre-boot space

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2004-12-30

2008-08-12

Lee, Thomas (Department: 2115)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Digital data processing system initialization or configuration

C713S002000, C713S100000, C710S010000, C710S104000, C709S222000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07412595

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatuses for maintaining customization information for an electronic device in an operating system independent component that may be accessed prior to completion of a boot up process to be used to provide customized functionality of the electronic device.

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