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Method and apparatus for firmware restoration in modems

US7246266B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 21, 2002
Grant dateJul 17, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 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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