System and method for updating device firmware
US7197634B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/4401
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method is disclosed for providing updated firmware to remote devices. The firmware update is downloaded to the remote device and stored at a storage location at the remote device. Following the successful download and storage of the firmware update, an indicate is set to identify that a firmware update is available. The firmware of the device is updated with the software of the firmware update during the next boot of the device.
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