Method and system for updating software in a media content delivery system

A method for updating software program files in an IP client, the IP client being connected to a gateway server which is in communication with a head end facility through a network,

• the method comprising
• storing and broadcasting by the head end facility a list of latest versions available of software program files useable by an IP client,
• broadcasting in a scheduled manner the latest version of each software program file by the head end facility.

A method for updating software program files in an IP client, the IP client being connected to a gateway server which is in communication with a head end facility through a network,

• the method comprising
• providing a list of software program files used in the IP client and the associated version identifiers upon request from the gateway server,
• receiving from the gateway server a software program file having a newer version identifier, and storing the software program file, by the IP client.

14-15. (canceled)

A system for providing media content to one or more IP clients, the one or more IP clients being connected to a gateway server which is in communication with a head end facility through a network,

• wherein the gateway server is connected to a head end facility via the network, the head end facility forming part of a media content delivery system and being arranged to distribute media content to the IP client via the gateway server, wherein the IP client, gateway server and head end facility are arranged to execute
• storing and broadcasting by the head end facility a list of latest versions available of software program files useable by an IP client,
• broadcasting in a scheduled manner the latest version of each software program file by the head end facility.

A system for providing media content to one or more IP clients, the one or more IP clients being connected to a gateway server which is in communication with a head end facility through a network,

• wherein the gateway server is connected to a head end facility via the network, the head end facility forming part of a media content delivery system and being arranged to distribute media content to the IP client via the gateway server, wherein the IP client, gateway server and head end facility are arranged to execute
• providing a list of software program files used in the IP client and the associated version identifiers upon request from the gateway server,
• receiving from the gateway server a software program file having a newer version identifier, and storing the software program file, by the IP client.

A head end facility for providing media content to an IP client

• wherein the head end facility is arranged for
• storing and broadcasting by the head end facility a list of latest versions available of software program files useable by an IP client,
• broadcasting in a scheduled manner the latest version of each software program file by the head end facility.

An IP client for providing media content to a user device, the IP client being connectable to a head end facility through a gateway server and a network, the IP client being arranged for

• providing a list of software program files used in the IP client and the associated version identifiers upon request from the gateway server,
• receiving from the gateway server a software program file having a newer version identifier, and storing the software program file, by the IP client.