System and method for automatically transferring data to a host
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1. A method of transferring data or software to a host from or through a device with a memory, the method comprising:
- storing in the memory at least one data or software and at least one address that designates its corresponding data source;
connecting the host to the device;
allowing the host to inquire of the device whether or not a desired data or software is stored in the memory; and
if so, uploading the desired data or software to the host from the memory.
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Abstract
The invention is directed to a system and method where data is transferred to a host from a device or data source associated with the device. The device includes a non-volatile memory that stores Internet Website addresses or software to be used therewith. When the device is connected to the host, data or software is automatically transferred to the host from the memory or the data source of the Website addresses designated by the memory, without receiving instructions from a user.
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29 Claims
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1. A method of transferring data or software to a host from or through a device with a memory, the method comprising:
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storing in the memory at least one data or software and at least one address that designates its corresponding data source;
connecting the host to the device;
allowing the host to inquire of the device whether or not a desired data or software is stored in the memory; and
if so, uploading the desired data or software to the host from the memory. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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12. A method of transferring data or software to a host from or through a device with a memory, the method comprising:
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storing in the memory at least one data or software and at least one address that designates its corresponding data source;
connecting the host to the device;
allowing the host to inquire of the device driver whether or not a desired data or software is available form the data source via the address; and
if so, downloading the desired data or software to the host from the data source.
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15. A method of transferring data or software to a host through a device with a memory, the method comprising:
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storing in the memory at least one address that designates its corresponding data source;
connecting the host to the device;
allowing the host to inquire of the device whether or not a desired data or software is available from the data source via the address; and
if so, downloading the desired data or software to the host from the data source.
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17. A system for transferring data or software, comprising:
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a host; and
a device, having a memory, connected to the host, wherein the memory stores at least one data or software and at least one address that designates its corresponding data source;
whereby the host uploads the desired data or software thereto from the memory.
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23. A system for transferring data or software, comprising:
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a host; and
a device, having a memory, connected to the host, wherein the memory stores at least one data or software and at least one address that designates its corresponding data source;
whereby the host downloads the desired data or software thereto from the data source.
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29. A system for transferring data or software, comprising:
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a host; and
a device, having a memory, connected to the host, wherein the memory stores at least one address that designates its corresponding data source;
whereby the host inquires of the device whether or not a desired data or software is available from the data source via the address, and if so, downloads the desired data or software thereto from the data source.
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