Systems and methods for managing software updates for printing systems
First Claim
1. A method, comprising:
- retrieving software update information from component memory of a printing device replaceable component;
validating authority to download a software update identified by the software update information; and
upon validation, facilitating a download of the software update utilizing the software update information from the component memory.
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Abstract
Systems and method for managing software updates for printing devices utilize component memory to provide ways to notify printing device users that a software update for the printing device is available. Upon authorization by a user, the user is also provided with means to obtain the software update, either by downloading the software update to the printing device or a host computer or by manually contacting a vendor. The process may also be accomplished automatically. The component memory may also store a pointer to an Internet web site from which the software update may be downloaded. The component memory is radio frequency identifier memory and, therefore, different software update information intended for different printing device users may be stored immediately prior to shipping replacement components.
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22 Claims
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1. A method, comprising:
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retrieving software update information from component memory of a printing device replaceable component;
validating authority to download a software update identified by the software update information; and
upon validation, facilitating a download of the software update utilizing the software update information from the component memory. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22)
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13. A printing device, comprising:
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a replaceable component;
component memory integrated into the replaceable component; and
software update information stored in the component memory, the software update information including information to determine if there is an update available for the printing device and for initiating a software update upon authorization from a printing device user.
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19. A toner cartridge for a laser printer, comprising:
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a housing;
a toner reservoir;
a memory tag; and
software update information stored in the memory tag that is retrieved by the laser printer and utilized to update software on the laser printer after obtaining authorization from a laser printer user.
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