Limited time evaluation system for firmware

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APP PUB NO 20030074657A1
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09976993

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The invention relates to an apparatus and method for updating firmware. The method comprises reading at least a portion of the firmware from a first firmware storage device to a second firmware storage device. The firmware is updated by adding the firmware update to the portion of the firmware contained in the second firmware storage device so as to modify the firmware. The modified firmware is then written from the second firmware storage device back into the first storage device. Various embodiments are described.

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PHOENIX TECHNOLOGIES LTD411 EAST PLUMERIA DRIVE SAN JOSE CA 95134

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Bramley, Richard A JR Mansfield, MA 1 82

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