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Efficient over-the-air software update for a connected vehicle

US10203947B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 3, 2016
Grant dateFeb 12, 2019
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 5, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/0793
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure includes a system and method for providing a wireless software update for a connected vehicle. The connected vehicle includes a processor, an engine, a battery, a non-transitory memory storing a vehicle application and a wireless antenna that is powered by the battery and operable to receive a monitor module from a wireless network while the battery is not being charged. The processor is communicatively coupled to the battery, the wireless antenna and the non-transitory memory. The monitor module is written in an aspect language and includes a software patch for the vehicle application. The wireless antenna receives the monitor module from the wireless network while leaving a sufficient charge in the battery to enable the battery to start the engine. The processor installs the monitor module in the vehicle application stored in the non-transitory memory. Installation of the monitor module provides the software patch for the vehicle application.

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