Technique for bootstrapping executable code to an adapter
US5870609A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 1994 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M11/06
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of bootstrapping executable code to a microprocessor controller from a personal computer (PC) via a bidirectional interface, e.g., a standard PC parallel port comprised of an external 25-pin D-shell connector. By bootstrapping its code from the PC, the microprocessor controller, which controls an adapter, e.g., a modem adapter, coupled to the PC is able to retrieve the most current version of code stored in the PC.
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