Automatic update of camera firmware
US6360362B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 20, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/65
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of updating firmware between an imaging device and a host system is disclosed. The host system detects that the firmware on the imaging device is incompatible with a configuration of the host system. In response to detecting the incompatibility, an updated firmware image is transferred from the host system to the imaging device.
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