FIRMWARE UPDATES ON MEDIA
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1. A method of providing an update to a controller of a media player, comprising:
- making an update/content medium, the update/content medium including data corresponding to content and data corresponding to at least one update.
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods are provided to allow convenient updating of the controller of a media device using content-containing media accessible by the device. Features provided in implementations can include, but am not limited to, prompt and efficient distribution of updates to device users, and promotion of use of the device.
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19 Claims
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1. A method of providing an update to a controller of a media player, comprising:
- making an update/content medium, the update/content medium including data corresponding to content and data corresponding to at least one update.
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16. A computer-readable medium including data corresponding to content and data corresponding to at least one update.
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17. A method of updating a controller of a media player, comprising:
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a. providing an update/content medium, the update/content medium including data corresponding to content and data corresponding to at least one update; b. instructing a user to insert the update/content medium into a media player; c. detecting if the update/content medium includes an update corresponding to the media player, and if so; i. displaying a screen to the user via the media player, the screen giving the user the option to install the update; ii. such that if the user chooses to install the update, the update modifies the controller of the media player. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. A method of updating a controller of a media player, comprising:
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a. providing an update/content medium, the update/content medium including data corresponding to content and data corresponding to at least one update; b. inserting the update/content medium into a media player; and c. installing the update/content medium such that the controller of the media player is modified.
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