Method for dynamically updating master controllers in a control system
US6609127B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/40215
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A master controller in a control area network system in a larger control area network may have a plurality of devices coupled thereto. Software and firmware on the master controller may be updated using an FTP server to contact a content provider in order to retrieve upgrades, updates and patches for the software and firmware on the master controller. In addition, a user may user a web browser in order to perform remote updates over the Internet.
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