Master update agent and distributed update agent architecture for vehicles
US11914987B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2201/865
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for an eSync update agent is provided. The update agent can communicate with an eSync client, which receives software updates from an external server and transmits the software updates to the update agent. In turn, the update agent may use its programming to determine one or more aspects of the software update, such as when or whether to perform the software update on its associated electronic device and whether to rollback the update in response to a failure performing the software update on its associated electronic device. The update agent may also be tasked with performing one or both of data gathering from or device control of its associated electronic device. The various functions, including software updating, data gathering and device control, may be programmable and activatable, thereby tailoring the functions performed by the update agent to the lifecycle needs of its associated electronic device.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.