Media device upgrading system with a native user interface
US11665401B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/818
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein are various embodiments for a media device upgrading system with a native user interface. An embodiment operates by displaying a native user interface of a media device configured to operate in both a normal mode without an upgrader device and an upgrader mode when an upgrader device is connected to an input port of the media device. It is determined that the upgrader device is connected a command is received via the native user interface. It is determined that the command operates a software component, and the command is provided to the upgrader device. A response to executing the command is received from the upgrader device, and a response is displayed on the native user interface.
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