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Method for updating a software code in a communication system

US5761504A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 1996
Grant dateJun 2, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/65
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of updating a software code in a cable communication system (10) involves the steps of receiving a notification (100) by a cable access unit (30). Next, the cable access unit (30) receives (110) the software code. After receiving (110) the software code the CAU (30) resets (114) and reboots using the software code.

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