User installation of imaging device control system
US7200844B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/60
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An imaging device such as, for example, a printer, scanner, or copier is provided that includes a processor circuit having a processor and a memory and a number of physical components that perform at least one imaging function, the physical components being controllably coupled to the processor circuit. The memory includes an allocated portion of memory to accommodate the storage of a control system to be installed therein. A control system installer is stored in the memory and is executable by the processor. The control system installer includes logic that downloads the control system from a remote device via a network, and, logic that installs the control system in the allocated portion of the memory.
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