Patent ID: 9152407
Filing Date: 2015-10-06
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method comprising: receiving, by a computer apparatus, electronic content that comprises metadata; determining, by the computer apparatus, compatibility of the electronic content with a first version of a content player, the computer apparatus comprising the first version of the content player-to play the electronic content; playing the electronic content on the computer apparatus via the first version of the content player based on the determination that the electronic content is compatible with the first version of the content player; determining, by the computer apparatus as it plays the electronic content, that a second version of the content player is available based at least in part on the metadata included in the electronic content, the metadata indicating that the second version of the content player is available; downloading, by the computer apparatus, the second version of the content player to the computer apparatus, at least some of the downloading occurring simultaneously with or after playing the electronic content; and installing, by the computer apparatus, the second version of the content player.