Patent ID: 9292149
Filing Date: 2016-03-22
CPC Classification: G06F,G06Q,H04L

Claim Text:
1. A method of configuring a portable computer for transient use by a plurality of guests at a selected location, the method comprising: initiating a generic first session responsive to a first guest of the plurality of guests accessing the portable computer via a user interface of the portable computer; creating a first guest profile and displaying a first selection of content in a default view arrangement on a display screen of the portable computer during the generic first session responsive to the generic first session being initiated; responsive to the first guest electing a personalized home view arrangement during the generic first session, displaying a second selection of content on the display screen, the second selection of content comprising more available content than the first selection of content, wherein the second selection of content is composed of and arranged according to the personalized home view arrangement; terminating the generic first session responsive to a termination action taken by the first guest or expiration of a time-out period; erasing history of the generic first session on the portable computer responsive to termination of the generic first session; and redisplaying the first selection of content in the default view arrangement.