Patent ID: 6088730
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: G06F,H04L,H04W

Abstract:
A method of controlling an information processing apparatus having an infrared transceiver for transmitting/receiving an infrared code, a memory for storing download data, input means for allowing a user to input user commands, and connection means for connecting to a network, comprising the steps of:(a) responsive to a data download command from the user, entering and staying in a station search state to transmit an infrared code to search for a destination station to which data is to be downloaded;(b) responsive to receipt of an infrared code that indicates a response of station discovery from the destination station, executing an infrared communication to transmit the download data;(c) responsive to termination of the infrared communication with the destination station, returning to the station search state;(d) without the involvement of execution of any of said steps (a) through (c), acquiring a file from a predetermined server through said network, the file acquisition operation attempting to assure that the file is the most updated version available from the predetermined server; and(e) storing the acquired data as the download data.