Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Network computer configuring
Patent
1998-10-19
2000-12-12
Harrell, Robert
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Network computer configuring
G06F 1300
Patent
active
061611336
ABSTRACT:
A network server is adapted to connect on the network with Internet appliances, and to fully configure such appliances over a network connection to access and operate on the Internet. In a preferred embodiment the appliances have first control routines adapted to cooperate with second routines at the server, and also a network address for connection. An initiation signal by a user at a network-connected appliance launches the first routines, causing the appliance to invoke the network address and to establish network communication with the server and to initiate configuration interaction. In some cases special telephone numbers are provided with new appliances, and the dial-up server, through Destination Number Information Service (DNIS) uses the dial-up number in conjunction with a data repository to select appropriate software for interfacing with and configuring a connecting appliance. A full range of services may be provided, including value-added services, such a browsers and browser configuration.
REFERENCES:
patent: 5784555 (1998-07-01), Stone
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Boys Donald R
Harrell Robert
Lexton Systems, Inc.
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