System and method for automatically configuring a client device

Details System and method for automatically configuring a client device System and method for automatically configuring a client device

2005-08-30

2005-08-30

Burgess, Glenton B. (Department: 2153)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Network computer configuring

Initializing

C709S217000, C709S218000, C709S219000, C709S220000, C709S223000, C709S224000, C709S225000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06938079

ABSTRACT:
A user of a client device selects a service provider from a plurality of available service providers. The client device then queries the user for the user's information and formats the user's information into a predetermined data structure and format. The client device connects to the service provider and sends the formatted user's information to the service provider. The service provider responsively creates configuration data and provides it to the client device. The configuration data is used to configure a plurality of applications on the client device, allowing the user to establish future communication sessions with the service provider.

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