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Field configurable embedded computer system

US5812857A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 1996
Grant dateSep 22, 1998
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2016

Classification

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

Abstract

An apparatus and method for downloading firmware upgrades to a targeted remote field configurable embedded computer system over a computer network. The targeted device need not be disconnected from the network and requires no human intervention at the remote site. The entire firmware, including the downloading mechanism, can be updated in an efficient manner.

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