Method and apparatus for firmware restoration in modems
US7246266B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/1433
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Corrupted firmware in a modem is automatically replaced. Replacement firmware is stored on a host computer. An update server executing on the host responds with firmware image in response to request from modem. Any interface port may be used to receive updated firmware, including a network interface.
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