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Method and system to access software pertinent to an electronic peripheral device based on an address stored in a peripheral device

  • US 20020095501A1
  • Filed: 01/12/2001
  • Published: 07/18/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/12/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of accessing information related to a peripheral device, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) providing a network address in a storage of the peripheral device;

    (b) when the peripheral device is coupled to a host device, transferring the network address from the peripheral device to the host device; and

    (c) enabling communication between the host device and a source indicated by the network address, said communication pertaining to the peripheral device.

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