Patent ID: 6628415
Filing Date: 2003-09-30
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
A method for a set top box to obtain a printer driver from a cable head end, said set top box and said cable head end residing on a digital cable network, said method comprising the steps of:detecting, by said set top box, that a new printer has been attached to the set top box and obtaining identification information corresponding to said new printer; determining, by said set top box, the need for a printer driver based on the obtained identification information; sending, by said set top box, a request for a printer driver to said cable head end over said digital cable network, said request including the obtained identification information; obtaining, by said cable head end in response to said request for a printer driver, a printer driver; sending, from said cable head end to said set top box, said obtained printer driver; and loading said obtained printer driver in said set top box for support of said printer.