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Firmware updating method and application utilizing the same

  • US 20050144612A1
  • Filed: 08/19/2004
  • Published: 06/30/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/31/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A firmware updating method, implemented in a server and a client computer comprising an application and at least a peripheral device comprising a first firmware program and identification information, wherein the server stores at least a second firmware program, comprising the steps of:

  • initiating an auto-execution program through a shortcut user interface on a menu of the application, wherein the auto-execution program directs the client computer to execute the steps of;

    connecting the client computer to the server;

    identifying the identification information of the peripheral device;

    determining whether the second firmware version is newer than the first firmware version;

    displaying a list indicating the second firmware program if the second firmware version is newer than the first firmware version;

    downloading the second firmware program from the server to the client computer when the second firmware program is selected; and

    replacing the first firmware program with the second firmware program.

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