Image-formation device firmware having modular upgrade...

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2007-07-24

2007-07-24

Dam, Tuan (Department: 2192)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software upgrading or updating

Network

C717S170000, C717S176000

Reexamination Certificate

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10420038

ABSTRACT:
A method of one embodiment of the invention is disclosed that includes providing an image-formation device having firmware with a modular upgrade capability. The method also includes providing a user-accessible manner by which to install further capabilities within the firmware of the image-formation device, via the modular upgrade capability of the firmware.

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