Multi-function peripheral device capable of independent firmware updating
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1. A multi-function peripheral (MFP) device, comprising:
- a storage element configured to store firmware;
a network interface configured to establish a data connection with a firmware update location via a network; and
a processor configured to download a firmware update from the firmware update location via the network and configured to install the firmware update in the storage element, thereby updating the firmware.
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Abstract
A multi-function peripheral (MFP) device capable of independently updating the firmware thereof is disclosed. The MFP device includes a storage element configured to store firmware. The MFP also includes a network interface configured to connect with a firmware update location via a network. In addition, the MFP includes a processor configured to download a firmware update from the firmware update location via the network. The processor is further configured to install the firmware update, thereby updating the firmware.
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1. A multi-function peripheral (MFP) device, comprising:
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a storage element configured to store firmware; a network interface configured to establish a data connection with a firmware update location via a network; and a processor configured to download a firmware update from the firmware update location via the network and configured to install the firmware update in the storage element, thereby updating the firmware. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A multi-function peripheral (MFP) device, comprising:
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means for storing firmware; means for establishing a data connection with a firmware update location via a network; and means for downloading a firmware update from the firmware update location via the network and for installing the firmware update, thereby updating the firmware.
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15. A system for updating firmware of a multi-function peripheral (MFP) device, comprising:
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at least one firmware update location configured to store a firmware update; at least one network; and an MFP comprising; a storage element configured to store firmware; a network interface configured to establish a data connection with the at least one firmware update location via the at least one network; and a processor configured to download the firmware update from one of the at least one firmware update location via one of the at least one network and configured to install the firmware update in the storage element, thereby updating the firmware. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A method of updating firmware of multi-function peripheral device (MFP), the method comprising:
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determining whether to update firmware of an MFP at the MFP; connecting the MFP to a firmware update location via a network, the firmware update location storing a firmware update; downloading the firmware update from the firmware update location to the MFP; and installing the firmware update, thereby updating the firmware. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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