Communication connectivity initialization and verification system and method of use
US6694367B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99945
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method is disclosed for in-field communication connectivity initialization and verification between centralized on-line centers, and a number of in-field subscribing stations. The substations each have associated therewith an in-field product controlled by software which requires periodic upgrading, maintenance, service, and general monitoring. The system and method includes a computer program and a computer data signal embodied in a carrier wave for carrying out the process, which includes submitting customer and product data electronically to a centralized on-line center, which in turn creates a configuration module based on the submitted customer and product data. The configuration module is then transmitted to the subscribing station by the on-line center. The configuration module is loaded into the subscribing station to allow future communications between the on-line center and the subscribing station. After logging off the subscribing station, the on-line center automatically initiates a call-back to the subscribing station and uploads a file from the subscribing station to the on-line center to verify connectivity. If the in-field product is capable of dialing …
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