Gary W Cobb

US Patent:

20020099683, Jul 25, 2002

Filed:

Jan 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/768434

Inventors:

Jeffrey Sloan - Round Rock TX, US
Gary Cobb - Austin TX, US

International Classification:

G06F007/00

US Classification:

707/001000

Abstract:

A service tag is generated and stored on a computer when a make-to-order computer is assembled. When a user receives a computer and attempts to access the internet, a unique number, the service tag, is provided by the computer to an internet service provider's (ISP's) host server. The host server provides the key to a proprietary server, such as a server operated by the manufacturer of the computer. The proprietary server compares the service tag number received from the ISP server to a list of valid service tag numbers. If the service tag number is valid the proprietary server returns a purchase plan to the ISP server, allowing the user to obtain previously agreed benefits. One embodiment provides internet access as the previously agreed benefits.

Address:

7303 Silent Hls, San Antonio, TX 78250

VIN:

2S3DB217976103228

Make:

SUZUKI

Model:

XL7

Year:

2007