Software updates using client self-reporting and a hierarchical data structure
US10042626B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/34
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A client device forwards data about itself to an update device. The client metadata may identify hardware components included in the client, software being executed by the client, or other information, such as a geographic location associated with the client device and/or account information for associated operator. The update device determines metadata regarding various software updates, such as data identifying different versions of available updates and logical rules for selecting among the versions. The update device selects specific update versions for the client device, and forwards data identifying the selected updates to the client device. The client device uses the identifying data to locate and obtain the identified updates. The client device may access the updates via a content delivery network that schedules delivery of the updates to the client device.
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