System and method for interchangeable modular hardware components for wireless communication devices
US7197302B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W8/183
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for interchangeable hardware components on a wireless communication device are provided. When a handset is powered up after having a hardware component replaced, the handset recognizes the presence of a new component. The handset then queries the component to obtain profile information about the component. The handset next queries an update server over a wireless communication network and requests an optimized device driver that will allow the handset to utilize the complete functionality of the new component. The update server responds with the executable device driver itself and an instruction set for installing the device driver. Upon receipt, the handset installs the device driver and reconfigures or reboots to complete the installation and configuration process.
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