Patent ID: 8710953
Filing Date: 2014-04-29
Classification: G05B,G06F,H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A computer-readable storage medium not comprising transmission media and data associated therewith and encoded with computer-executable instructions which, when executed by a processor, perform a method for configuring a portable electronic device, comprising: receiving user input information identifying a portable electronic device; based on the user input information, generating a computer-readable visual symbol, the computer-readable visual symbol encoded with computer-readable data capable of being electronically captured by the portable electronic device: transmitting the computer-readable visual symbol to a user of the portable electronic device; receiving the computer-readable visual symbol by a device other than the portable electronic device; based on the portable electronic device reproducing the computer-readable visual symbol, receiving a message from the portable electronic device, the message being based upon the computer-readable data encoded within the computer-readable visual symbol; based on the message, authorizing the portable electronic device to use configuration parameters to automatically configure itself for operation.