Software installation for hardware devices
US7143408B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/4411
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Software installation for hardware devices is disclosed. Software for a device to be connected to a computer is installed on the computer. While the software is being installed, an automatic installation mode for the device may be suppressed. This mode is suppressed after being automatically initiated by the operating system of the computer upon the device being connected to the computer before the software is completely installed. Furthermore, once the software has been installed, the user may be instructed to connect the device to the computer, after which the automatic installation mode for the device may be initiated without rebooting the computer.
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