Patent ID: 8560818
Filing Date: 2013-10-15
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for automatic retrieval, parsing and application of configuration for a specific-purpose local client having a windows-based embedded image with a write-filter while obviating reinstallation of an entire windows-based embedded image onto the specific-purpose local client and while allowing persistent configuration change across a reboot, the apparatus comprising: a retrieval module of the specific-purpose local client stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium and configured to, each time the specific-purpose local client boots up, automatically locate a remote repository server containing a configuration file and automatically obtain the configuration file from the remote repository server over a network while the write-filter is enabled; and an apply settings module of the specific-purpose local client stored on the non-transitory computer readable medium and configured to, each time the specific-purpose local client boots up, automatically load the configuration file, automatically parse at least a portion of the configuration file associated with a group of settings for the windows-based embedded image, and automatically apply, to the windows-based embedded image, a configuration change based on the at least a portion of the configuration file while the write-filter is enabled, wherein the windows-based embedded image comprises the write-filter to allow one or more changes applied to the windows-based embedded image with the write-filter enabled, to be discarded when the specific-purpose local client is shut down, wherein the configuration change persists across a reboot of the specific-purpose local client while obviating reinstallation of the windows-based embedded image with the configuration change onto the specific-purpose local client, and wherein the windows-based embedded image supports a graphical user interface and comprises an operating system and one or more applications dedicated to the specific purpose.