Automatic software update detection and flexible installer for set-top boxes
US7673297B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/818
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for updating set top box software from a resident software version stored in a memory of the set-top box to a current software version is disclosed. The method comprises the step of automatically checking to determine if the resident software version is the current software version, and downloading data comprising at least a portion of the current software version if the resident software version is not the current software version.
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