Plain Language Announcement of Diagnostic and Troubleshooting Information for Users

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APP PUB NO 20080016385A1
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11457359

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System and method for providing information to a user about an electronic device. One or more diagnostic tests may be performed on the electronic device which indicate whether the electronic device is able to properly operate. Correspondingly, one or more problems may be identified with regard to the operation of the electronic device based on the one or more diagnostic tests. The problems may include configuration problems, e.g., where the user has improperly set up the electronic device and/or malfunctions, e.g., where a component has failed. Additionally, one or more speech phrases may be audibly presented to the user which indicate the problem(s). The speech phrase(s) may also indicate to the user how to solve the problem and/or what resources may be used to solve the problem. The method may also present a tutorial to the user which guides the user in configuring at least a portion of the electronic device.

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STANDARD MICROSYSTEMS CORPORATION80 ARKAY DRIVE HAUPPAUGE NY 11788

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hollingsworth, Robert E Smithtown, NY 15 256
Johnson, Gary E Austin, TX 29 1207

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