发明名称 Control of software via bundling
摘要 Disclosed is a computer-readable medium storing instructions to load a software bundle on to a printer, in which the instructions could include instructions to initialize the printer. A multi-component software in a multi-functional printer is also disclosed, in which is revised by loading a software bundle which contains at least one revised component. The software is qualified before it is bundled and the bundle could be a single file. The printer may have a smart print cartridge. The bundle may be placed on a server, which could be the printer. Also information relating to the revision may be transmitted prior to, during, and/or after the bundle is loaded. A multi-functional printer with an input for receiving a software bundle is also disclosed, with components for at least two parts, where the input may be a network interface and the processor is configured to distinguish each of software components and to recognise a file extension associated with the software bundle.
申请公布号 GB2396716(B) 申请公布日期 2004.11.10
申请号 GB20030025724 申请日期 2003.01.31
申请人 * HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY 发明人 WILLIAM MARK * SMITH;JOHN LELAND * BOLDON
分类号 G06F3/12;(IPC1-7):G06F13/12;G06F9/445 主分类号 G06F3/12
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