Device customization during order fulfillment utilizing an embedded electronic tag

摘要

A method for customizing a device during order fulfillment is described. A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag of an electronic device is wirelessly loaded with customization information at an order fulfillment center without disturbing packaging surrounding the electronic device or without powering up the electronic device.

主权项

1. A method of customizing an electronic device during order fulfillment, the method comprising:
receiving, from a customer, a request to purchase the electronic device; receiving, from the customer in association with the request, information comprising wireless network configuration information of a wireless network associated with the customer; storing, by a processing device, the information received from the customer in association with the request; selecting the electronic device to fulfill the order from among a plurality of packaged electronic devices; wirelessly transmitting the information received from the customer into a passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tag embedded in the electronic device, while the electronic device is still enclosed in associated packaging; and shipping the electronic device to the customer, wherein the electronic device is configured to, upon being powered up, read the wireless network configuration information from the RFID tag to configure the electronic device to access the wireless network associated with the customer.