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Methods and apparatus for downloading data between an information processing device and an external device via a wireless communications technique
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1998-01-12
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Granted: 2000-07-11
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Expires: 2018-01-12
Abstract
Abstract To provide an improved information processing apparatus and a method for controlling the same, which enables to smoothly transfer data, such as processed results obtained from execution of an application program, an HTML file acquired from a Web server in accordance with the TCP/IP protocol or the like, to an external device (PDA) by using an infrared communication function. The disclosed information processing apparatus periodically accesses a predetermined server machine (e.g., a Web server) to acquire a desired file (e.g., an HTML file). This file acquisition operation is carried out without the involvement of operations of an infrared transceiver. In other words, the information processing apparatus attempts to continually perform caching of the most recent download data. As a result, when the PDA as an external device is set into an infrared communication mode and a user simply holds the PDA to a station discoverable region of the information processing apparatus, a connection between them is established, thereby enabling the PDA to receive the most recent data.
Inventors
- 👤 Naotaka Kato
- 👤 Yoshihisa Kanada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 02:40
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04L; H04L67/00; H04L67/01; H04L67/06; G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1613; G06F1/1632; H04L67/04; H04L67/50; H04L67/56; H04L67/567; H04L67/568; H04L9/00; H04L9/40; H04L67/02; H04L67/51; H04L69/00; H04L69/30; H04L69/32; H04L69/322; H04L69/329; H04W; H04W4/00; H04W76/00; H04W76/10; H04W8/00; H04W8/005; H04W88/00; H04W88/18; H04W88/182
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
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.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
181 words
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.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
194 words
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; (e) storing the acquired data as the download data; and (f) responsive to a command from the user, exiting the station search state.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
194 words
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; (e) storing the acquired data as the download data; and (f) responsive to a command from the user, exiting the station search state.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
126 words
An information processing apparatus having an infrared communication function, comprising: an infrared transceiver for transmitting/receiving an infrared code; connection means for connecting to a network; file acquisition means, being operative without the involvement of said infrared transceiver, for acquiring a file from a predetermined server through said network, the file acquisition means attempting to assure that the file is the most updated version available from the predetermined server; a memory for storing the acquired file as download data; input means for allowing a user to input user commands; and means, responsive to a data download command from the user, for 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.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
126 words
An information processing apparatus having an infrared communication function, comprising: an infrared transceiver for transmitting/receiving an infrared code; connection means for connecting to a network; file acquisition means, being operative without the involvement of said infrared transceiver, for acquiring a file from a predetermined server through said network, the file acquisition means attempting to assure that the file is the most updated version available from the predetermined server; a memory for storing the acquired file as download data; input means for allowing a user to input user commands; and means, responsive to a data download command from the user, for 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.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
174 words
An information processing apparatus having an infrared communication function, comprising: an infrared transceiver for transmitting/receiving an infrared code; connection means for connecting to a network; file acquisition means, being operative without the involvement of said infrared transceiver, for acquiring a file from a predetermined server through said network, the file acquisition means attempting to assure that the file is the most updated version available from the predetermined server; a memory for storing the acquired file as download data; input means for allowing a user to input user commands; means, responsive to a data download command from the user, for 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; means, responsive to receipt of an infrared code that indicates a response of station discovery from the destination station, for executing an infrared communication to transmit the download data; and means, responsive to termination of the infrared communication with the destination station, for returning to the station search state.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
174 words
An information processing apparatus having an infrared communication function, comprising: an infrared transceiver for transmitting/receiving an infrared code; connection means for connecting to a network; file acquisition means, being operative without the involvement of said infrared transceiver, for acquiring a file from a predetermined server through said network, the file acquisition means attempting to assure that the file is the most updated version available from the predetermined server; a memory for storing the acquired file as download data; input means for allowing a user to input user commands; means, responsive to a data download command from the user, for 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; means, responsive to receipt of an infrared code that indicates a response of station discovery from the destination station, for executing an infrared communication to transmit the download data; and means, responsive to termination of the infrared communication with the destination station, for returning to the station search state.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The information processing apparatus of claim 4, further comprising means, responsive to a command from the user, for exiting the station search state.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
109 words
An information processing apparatus having an infrared communication function of the type which transmits by itself an exchange ID (XID) command to search for a destination station, establishes a connection with the destination station in response to receipt of an XID response from the destination station indicating station discovery, and disconnects the connection in response to transmission of a disconnection (DISC) frame by itself and receipt of an unnumbered acknowledgement (UA) frame from the destination station, comprising: means for attempting to disconnect the connection by transmitting a DISC frame; and means, responsive to disconnection of the connection, for returning to a station search state to transmit an XID command.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
109 words
An information processing apparatus having an infrared communication function of the type which transmits by itself an exchange ID (XID) command to search for a destination station, establishes a connection with the destination station in response to receipt of an XID response from the destination station indicating station discovery, and disconnects the connection in response to transmission of a disconnection (DISC) frame by itself and receipt of an unnumbered acknowledgement (UA) frame from the destination station, comprising: means for attempting to disconnect the connection by transmitting a DISC frame; and means, responsive to disconnection of the connection, for returning to a station search state to transmit an XID command.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
112 words
A method of controlling an information processing apparatus having an infrared communication function of the type which transmits by itself an exchange ID (XID) command to search for a destination station, establishes a connection with the destination station in response to receipt of an XID response from the destination station indicating station discovery, and disconnects the connection in response to transmission of a disconnection (DISC) frame by itself and receipt of an unnumbered acknowledgement (UA) frame from the destination station, comprising the steps of: attempting to disconnect the connection by transmitting a DISC frame; and responsive to disconnection of the connection, returning to a station search state to transmit an XID command.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
112 words
A method of controlling an information processing apparatus having an infrared communication function of the type which transmits by itself an exchange ID (XID) command to search for a destination station, establishes a connection with the destination station in response to receipt of an XID response from the destination station indicating station discovery, and disconnects the connection in response to transmission of a disconnection (DISC) frame by itself and receipt of an unnumbered acknowledgement (UA) frame from the destination station, comprising the steps of: attempting to disconnect the connection by transmitting a DISC frame; and responsive to disconnection of the connection, returning to a station search state to transmit an XID command.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
209 words
A computer readable storage medium for storing in a tangible form a computer program executable on a computer system comprising 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, said computer program comprising: (a) a routine, responsive to a data download command from the user, for 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) a routine, responsive to receipt of an infrared code that indicates a response of station discovery from the destination station, for executing an infrared communication to transmit the download data; (c) a routine, responsive to termination of the infrared communication with the destination station, for returning to the station search state; (d) a routine, being operative without the involvement of execution of any of said routines (a) through (c), for acquiring a file from a predetermined server through said network, the file acquisition routine attempting to assure that the file is the most updated version available from the predetermined server; and (e) a routine for storing the acquired data as the download data.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
209 words
A computer readable storage medium for storing in a tangible form a computer program executable on a computer system comprising 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, said computer program comprising: (a) a routine, responsive to a data download command from the user, for 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) a routine, responsive to receipt of an infrared code that indicates a response of station discovery from the destination station, for executing an infrared communication to transmit the download data; (c) a routine, responsive to termination of the infrared communication with the destination station, for returning to the station search state; (d) a routine, being operative without the involvement of execution of any of said routines (a) through (c), for acquiring a file from a predetermined server through said network, the file acquisition routine attempting to assure that the file is the most updated version available from the predetermined server; and (e) a routine for storing the acquired data as the download data.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
226 words
A computer readable storage medium for storing in a tangible form a computer program executable on a computer system comprising 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, said computer program comprising: (a) a routine, responsive to a data download command from the user, for 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) a routine, responsive to receipt of an infrared code that indicates a response of station discovery from the destination station, for executing an infrared communication to transmit the download data; (c) a routine, responsive to termination of the infrared communication with the destination station, for returning to the station search state; (d) a routine, being operative without the involvement of execution of any of said routines (a) through (c), for acquiring a file from a predetermined server through said network, the file acquisition routine attempting to assure that the file is the most updated version available from the predetermined server; and (e) a routine for storing the acquired data as the download data; and (f) a routine, responsive to a command from the user, for exiting the station search state.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
226 words
A computer readable storage medium for storing in a tangible form a computer program executable on a computer system comprising 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, said computer program comprising: (a) a routine, responsive to a data download command from the user, for 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) a routine, responsive to receipt of an infrared code that indicates a response of station discovery from the destination station, for executing an infrared communication to transmit the download data; (c) a routine, responsive to termination of the infrared communication with the destination station, for returning to the station search state; (d) a routine, being operative without the involvement of execution of any of said routines (a) through (c), for acquiring a file from a predetermined server through said network, the file acquisition routine attempting to assure that the file is the most updated version available from the predetermined server; and (e) a routine for storing the acquired data as the download data; and (f) a routine, responsive to a command from the user, for exiting the station search state.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
129 words
A computer readable storage medium for storing in a tangible form a computer program executable on a computer system having an infrared communication function of the type which transmits by itself an exchange ID (XID) command to search for a destination station, establishes a connection with the destination station in response to receipt of an XID response from the destination station indicating station discovery, and disconnects the connection in response to transmission of a disconnection (DISC) frame by itself and receipt of an unnumbered acknowledgement (UA) frame from the destination station, said computer program comprising: a routine for attempting to disconnect the connection by transmitting a DISC frame; and a routine, responsive to disconnection of the connection, for returning to a station search state to transmit an XID command.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
129 words
A computer readable storage medium for storing in a tangible form a computer program executable on a computer system having an infrared communication function of the type which transmits by itself an exchange ID (XID) command to search for a destination station, establishes a connection with the destination station in response to receipt of an XID response from the destination station indicating station discovery, and disconnects the connection in response to transmission of a disconnection (DISC) frame by itself and receipt of an unnumbered acknowledgement (UA) frame from the destination station, said computer program comprising: a routine for attempting to disconnect the connection by transmitting a DISC frame; and a routine, responsive to disconnection of the connection, for returning to a station search state to transmit an XID command.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
127 words
An information processing apparatus having a wireless communication function, comprising: a wireless transceiver for transmitting/receiving a wireless code; connection means for connecting to a network; file acquisition means, being operative without the involvement of said wireless transceiver, for acquiring a file from a predetermined server through said network, wherein the file acquisition means attempts to assure that the file is the most updated version available from the predetermined server; a memory for storing the acquired file as download data; input means for allowing a user to input user commands; and means, responsive to a data download command from the user, for entering and staying in a station search state to transmit a wireless code to search for a destination station to which data is to be downloaded.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
127 words
An information processing apparatus having a wireless communication function, comprising: a wireless transceiver for transmitting/receiving a wireless code; connection means for connecting to a network; file acquisition means, being operative without the involvement of said wireless transceiver, for acquiring a file from a predetermined server through said network, wherein the file acquisition means attempts to assure that the file is the most updated version available from the predetermined server; a memory for storing the acquired file as download data; input means for allowing a user to input user commands; and means, responsive to a data download command from the user, for entering and staying in a station search state to transmit a wireless code to search for a destination station to which data is to be downloaded.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
176 words
An information processing apparatus having a wireless communication function, comprising: a wireless transceiver for transmitting/receiving a wireless code; connection means for connecting to a network; file acquisition means, being operative without the involvement of said wireless transceiver means, for acquiring a file from a predetermined server through said network, wherein the file acquisition means attempts to assure that the file is the most updated version available from the predetermined server; a memory for storing the acquired file as download data; input means for allowing a user to input user commands; means, responsive to a data download command from the user, for entering and staying in a station search state to transmit a wireless code to search for a destination station to which data is lo be downloaded; means, responsive to receipt of a wireless code that indicates a response of station discovery from the destination station, for executing a wireless communication to transmit the download data; and means, responsive to termination of the wireless communication with the destination station, for returning to the station search state.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
176 words
An information processing apparatus having a wireless communication function, comprising: a wireless transceiver for transmitting/receiving a wireless code; connection means for connecting to a network; file acquisition means, being operative without the involvement of said wireless transceiver means, for acquiring a file from a predetermined server through said network, wherein the file acquisition means attempts to assure that the file is the most updated version available from the predetermined server; a memory for storing the acquired file as download data; input means for allowing a user to input user commands; means, responsive to a data download command from the user, for entering and staying in a station search state to transmit a wireless code to search for a destination station to which data is lo be downloaded; means, responsive to receipt of a wireless code that indicates a response of station discovery from the destination station, for executing a wireless communication to transmit the download data; and means, responsive to termination of the wireless communication with the destination station, for returning to the station search state.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
182 words
A method of controlling an information processing apparatus having a wireless transceiver for transmitting/receiving a wireless 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 a wireless code to search for a destination station to which data is to be downloaded; (b) responsive to receipt of a wireless code that indicates a response of station discovery from the destination station, executing a wireless communication to transmit the download data; (c) responsive to termination of the wireless 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, wherein the file acquisition operation attempts 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.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
182 words
A method of controlling an information processing apparatus having a wireless transceiver for transmitting/receiving a wireless 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 a wireless code to search for a destination station to which data is to be downloaded; (b) responsive to receipt of a wireless code that indicates a response of station discovery from the destination station, executing a wireless communication to transmit the download data; (c) responsive to termination of the wireless 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, wherein the file acquisition operation attempts 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.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
195 words
A method of controlling an information processing apparatus having a wireless transceiver for transmitting/receiving a wireless 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 a wireless code to search for a destination station to which data is to be downloaded; (b) responsive to receipt of a wireless code that indicates a response of station discovery from the destination station, executing a wireless communication to transmit the download data; (c) responsive to termination of the wireless 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, wherein the file acquisition operation attempts to assure that the file is the most updated version available from the predetermined server; (e) storing the acquired data as the download data; and (f) responsive to a command from the user, exiting the station search state.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
195 words
A method of controlling an information processing apparatus having a wireless transceiver for transmitting/receiving a wireless 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 a wireless code to search for a destination station to which data is to be downloaded; (b) responsive to receipt of a wireless code that indicates a response of station discovery from the destination station, executing a wireless communication to transmit the download data; (c) responsive to termination of the wireless 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, wherein the file acquisition operation attempts to assure that the file is the most updated version available from the predetermined server; (e) storing the acquired data as the download data; and (f) responsive to a command from the user, exiting the station search state.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
209 words
A computer readable storage medium for storing in a tangible form a computer program executable on a computer system comprising a wireless 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, said computer program comprising: (a) a routine, responsive to a data download command from the user, for entering and staying in a station search state to transmit a wireless code to search for a destination station to which data is to be downloaded; (b) a routine, responsive to receipt of a wireless code that indicates a response of station discovery from the destination station, for executing a wireless communication to transmit the download data; (c) a routine, responsive to termination of the wireless communication with the destination station, for returning to the station search state; (d) a routine, being operative without the involvement of execution of any of said routines (a) through (c), for acquiring a file from a predetermined server through said network, the file acquisition routine attempting to assure that the file is the most updated version available from the predetermined server; and (e) a routine for storing the acquired data as the download data.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
209 words
A computer readable storage medium for storing in a tangible form a computer program executable on a computer system comprising a wireless 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, said computer program comprising: (a) a routine, responsive to a data download command from the user, for entering and staying in a station search state to transmit a wireless code to search for a destination station to which data is to be downloaded; (b) a routine, responsive to receipt of a wireless code that indicates a response of station discovery from the destination station, for executing a wireless communication to transmit the download data; (c) a routine, responsive to termination of the wireless communication with the destination station, for returning to the station search state; (d) a routine, being operative without the involvement of execution of any of said routines (a) through (c), for acquiring a file from a predetermined server through said network, the file acquisition routine attempting to assure that the file is the most updated version available from the predetermined server; and (e) a routine for storing the acquired data as the download data.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
225 words
A computer readable storage medium for storing in a tangible form a computer program executable on a computer system comprising a wireless transceiver for transmitting/receiving a wireless 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, said computer program comprising: (a) a routine, responsive to a data download command from the user, for entering and staying in a station search state to transmit a wireless code to search for a destination station to which data is to be downloaded; (b) a routine, responsive to receipt of a wireless code that indicates a response of station discovery from the destination station, for executing a wireless communication to transmit the download data; (c) a routine, responsive to termination of the wireless communication with the destination station, for returning to the station search state; (d) a routine, being operative without the involvement of execution of any of said routines (a) through (c), for acquiring a file from a predetermined server through said network, the file acquisition routine attempting to assure that the file is the most updated version available from the predetermined server; (e) a routine for storing the acquired data as the download data; and (f) A routine, responsive to a command from the user, for exiting the station search state.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
225 words
A computer readable storage medium for storing in a tangible form a computer program executable on a computer system comprising a wireless transceiver for transmitting/receiving a wireless 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, said computer program comprising: (a) a routine, responsive to a data download command from the user, for entering and staying in a station search state to transmit a wireless code to search for a destination station to which data is to be downloaded; (b) a routine, responsive to receipt of a wireless code that indicates a response of station discovery from the destination station, for executing a wireless communication to transmit the download data; (c) a routine, responsive to termination of the wireless communication with the destination station, for returning to the station search state; (d) a routine, being operative without the involvement of execution of any of said routines (a) through (c), for acquiring a file from a predetermined server through said network, the file acquisition routine attempting to assure that the file is the most updated version available from the predetermined server; (e) a routine for storing the acquired data as the download data; and (f) A routine, responsive to a command from the user, for exiting the station search state.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
130 words
An information processing apparatus having a wireless communication function, comprising: a wireless transceiver for transmitting/receiving a wireless code; connection means for connecting to a web-based network; file acquisition means, being operative without the involvement of said wireless transceiver, for acquiring a web-based file from a predetermined server through said network, wherein the file acquisition means attempts to assure that the web-based file is the most updated version available from the predetermined server; a memory for storing the acquired file as download data; input means for allowing a user to input user commands; and means, responsive to a data download command from the user, for entering and staying in a station search state to transmit a wireless code to search for a destination station to which data is to be downloaded.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
130 words
An information processing apparatus having a wireless communication function, comprising: a wireless transceiver for transmitting/receiving a wireless code; connection means for connecting to a web-based network; file acquisition means, being operative without the involvement of said wireless transceiver, for acquiring a web-based file from a predetermined server through said network, wherein the file acquisition means attempts to assure that the web-based file is the most updated version available from the predetermined server; a memory for storing the acquired file as download data; input means for allowing a user to input user commands; and means, responsive to a data download command from the user, for entering and staying in a station search state to transmit a wireless code to search for a destination station to which data is to be downloaded.
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