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Automated method for transferring files and settings to new computer

A computer and file technology, applied in the direction of calculation, program control design, program loading/starting, etc., can solve the problems of time-consuming and high cost

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-12-23
SONY CORP +1
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As understood in this article, this can be costly, time-consuming, and often difficult for non-expert users trying to transfer files themselves

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[0013] first reference figure 1 , a system generally designated 10 is shown for transferring personal files, such as text documents and photos, from an old computer 12 to a new computer 14 as the user of the old computer 12 purchases the new computer 14 part of the transaction. As shown, the old computer 12 includes a processor 16, one or more magnetic disk drives 18 such as hard disk drives, an optical disk drive, and solid state memory 20, among other components. Likewise, the new computer 14 includes a processor 22 , one or more magnetic disk drives 24 such as a hard disk drive, an optical disk drive, and solid-state memory 26 .

[0014] To purchase a new computer 14, the user operates the old computer 12 to access an Internet purchasing server 28 having a server processor 28a via the Internet. Server 28 may be associated with file and settings database 30 . Files, settings and other information from the old computer 12 may be uploaded to the database 30 for loading on t...

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The present invention discloses an automated method for transferring files and settings to new computer. A user accesses a website to purchase a replacement computer. As part of the transaction an application is downloaded to an existing computer of the user and used to obtain personal files and settings of the existing computer, which are uploaded to an Internet server. The settings and files may be loaded onto the replacement computer prior to delivery or after delivery, over the Internet.

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technical field [0001] The present invention generally relates to automatically transferring files and settings from an old computer to a new computer as part of a purchase transaction. Background technique [0002] When a user wants to replace an old computer with a new computer, it is often necessary to transfer files from the old computer to the new computer. For example, users often want to transfer personal text files, digital photos, etc. to a new computer, as well as transfer certain settings such as computer name, user name, password, file storage location, network settings, etc. New computers cause as little hassle as possible. [0003] To accomplish such a transfer, the user typically must purchase transfer software or hire a consultant to move the information from the old computer to the new computer. This usually requires a local area network to which both computers can be connected to enable communication. As understood in this article, this can be costly, ti...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G06F9/445G06F17/30
CPCG06F9/44505G06F9/445G06F17/30
Inventor 艾德里安·科瑞森
Owner SONY CORP