System and method for updating device drivers

Details System and method for updating device drivers System and method for updating device drivers

2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Deng, Anna (Department: 2191)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software upgrading or updating

Network

Reexamination Certificate

active

08010959

ABSTRACT:
A host connects to a peripheral device having upgraded firmware. The host also includes a device driver to communicate with the peripheral device. If the device drivers currently installed on the host are not compatible with the upgraded firmware, upgraded device drivers are automatically downloaded to the host from the peripheral device. Once installed on the host, the peripheral device is reset and the upgraded device drivers are used to communicate with the peripheral device.

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