Server side configuration management

摘要

A method and system for managing differing software configurations of Consumer Electronic (CE) devices ( 10 ) having a unique identifier ( 18 ) and network communication means ( 30 ) is described. Software options ( 60, 78 ) for types of CE device are stored in a software configuration database ( 46 ) comprising individual configuration records ( 70 ) for each identified CE device ( 10 ). The identifier ( 18 ) enables a configuration server ( 40 ) to look up that devices associated configuration record ( 70 ) and installable software options, and provide such options for download to a user's device. The server maintains the record according to user choices, and furthermore upgrades, restores or rolls back software configurations for the CE device(s) according to error detection and/or user preference.