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Information update apparatus and information update method

US11360762B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 2018
Grant dateJun 14, 2022
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R16/03
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An information update apparatus that updates first information stored in a vehicle control apparatus to second information. The information update apparatus includes: a download control unit that receives an update package including an update body that is a difference between the first information and the second information or the second information, procedure information including a procedure of updating the first information to the second information using the update body, and an activation condition that is a condition of starting updating the first information to the second information; and an event management unit that acquires a state of a vehicle on which the vehicle control apparatus and the information update apparatus are mounted, and causes an update execution unit to execute the update based on the procedure information when the state of the vehicle matches the activation condition.

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