Automatic software update detection and flexible installer for set-top boxes

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8347281
APP PUB NO 20100180271A1
SERIAL NO

12686219

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A method and apparatus for updating set top box software from a resident software version stored in a memory of the set-top box to a current software version is disclosed. The method comprises the step of automatically checking to determine if the resident software version is the current software version, and downloading data comprising at least a portion of the current software version if the resident software version is not the current software version.

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DIRECTV LLC2260 E IMPERIAL HIGHWAY EL SEGUNDO CA 90245

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Arsenault, Robert G Redondo Beach, US 85 3079
Jijina, Aspandyar M Lomita, US 9 260

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