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Field upgradeable recording device

  • US 6,654,546 B1
  • Filed: 10/05/1999
  • Issued: 11/25/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/05/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of providing for field upgrade of storage capacity in a recording device comprising:

  • a) manufacturing the recording device with a storage unit having a capacity X;

    b) limiting access by the recording device to less than the full storage capacity of the storage unit at the time of manufacture; and

    c) allowing a user of the device to upgrade the device to gain access to additional storage capacity of the storage unit.

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