Patents by Inventor Bill Hyden

Bill Hyden has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and apparatus for windows-based installation for installing software on build-to-order computer systems
    Patent number: 6385766
    Abstract: A method for automated installation of software packages in a computer system includes loading an operating system onto the computer system. The operating system is provided with a hook for initiating a windows-based install of prescribed software packages during an operating system setup (OS setup). At least one prescribed software package and a corresponding windows-based software package installer are loaded onto the computer system. The operating system setup is then executed. Lastly, the windows-based install of the at least one prescribed software package is initiated in response to the hook, the windows-based install being carried out according to the corresponding software package installer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Dell USA L.P.
    Inventors: Bobby G. Doran, Jr., Bill Hyden, Terry Wayne Liles