Remote plug-and-play for home printer via cable network
US6628415B2 · kind B2 · utility
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15Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/818
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A set top box obtains a printer driver from a cable head end, the set top box and the cable head end residing on a digital cable network, the set top box having a printer attached thereto, wherein said set top box detects the need for a printer driver, the set top box sends a request for a printer driver to the cable head end over the digital cable network, the cable head end obtains a printer driver in response to the request for a printer driver, the cable head end sends to the set top box the obtained printer driver, and the obtained printer driver is loaded in the set top box for subsequent use by said printer.
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