Stephen W Capps

US Patent:

6711682, Mar 23, 2004

Filed:

Feb 9, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/501803

Inventors:

Stephen P. Capps - Seattle WA

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

H04K 100

US Classification:

713184, 713202, 705 51

Abstract:

A method for registering a user for an online service includes receiving an initial access to an online service by a prospective user and determining whether the user has provided a valid user identifier (ID). If the prospective user fails to provide a valid user ID, automatically generating a memorable user identifier (ID), without acquiring any personal information regarding the prospective user, to enable the prospective user to anonymously access the online service.

US Patent:

6735691, May 11, 2004

Filed:

Jan 27, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/492899

Inventors:

Stephen P. Capps - Seattle WA
David A. Feinleib - Kirkland WA
Jacob D. Swed - Seattle WA
David Scott Johnson - Seattle WA

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 900

US Classification:

713 1, 713100

Abstract:

A system and method for configuring a computer involves first compiling configuration information from a source computer and populating a migration file with the configuration information. The migration file is kept at a server. Subsequently, upon access to the server, the configuration information from the migration file is retrieved and used to configure a destination computer.