Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Joon-kee Hong

Yeon-Taek Han

Sang-rok Han

A method for automatically storing information on the date of the first use of an electronic device after purchase for verifying the warranty period of the electronic device. When an electronic device is used for the first time after purchase, the date information necessary for verifying the warranty period is automatically stored, thereby settling disputes concerning warranty periods. Also, the cost for repairing products for which the warranty period has already elapsed can be greatly reduced.

Method for automatically storing first use date of electronic device

An apparatus and method for storing data related to service of an electronic device, in particular, an apparatus and method for automatically storing information concerning the first use date after purchase for verifying the warranty period of the electronic device. When an electronic device is used for the first time after being purchased, the date information necessary for verifying a warranty period is automatically stored, thereby settling disputes concerning warranty periods. Also, the cost for repairing products for which the warranty period has already elapsed can be greatly reduced.

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Suwon, South Korea

Joon-kee Hong