System, method, and computer program for remotely managing a digital device

US8990360B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8990360-B2
Application numberUS-7093308-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateFeb 22, 2008
Priority dateFeb 22, 2008
Publication dateMar 24, 2015
Grant dateMar 24, 2015

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A system, method, and computer program for remotely managing a digital device is provided. One or more digital devices are monitored. At least one matter associated with the one or more digital devices is identified. A resolution to address the at least one matter is generated. The resolution is then distributed from a remote location.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method for remotely managing one or more digital media devices comprising: determining based on an event, by a management device from a remote location over a network, that (i) one or more digital media devices are operating as retail units in a demonstration mode and (ii) a dealer lock is enabled; based on the determination, monitoring automatically, by the management device, the one or more digital media devices; identifying, by the management device…

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What does patent US8990360B2 cover?
A system, method, and computer program for remotely managing a digital device is provided. One or more digital devices are monitored. At least one matter associated with the one or more digital devices is identified. A resolution to address the at least one matter is generated. The resolution is then distributed from a remote location.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Lang Jonathan, Fowler Chris, Sonos Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification G06F8/65. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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