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Method and system for dynamically distributing updates in a network

US7353511B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 2002
Grant dateApr 1, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99954
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A first version of a program operating at a network site is updated by automatically downloading from a remote site any update for the program in response to an automated event. A downloaded update is installed to generate a second version of the program. The second version of the program is operated at the network site in place of the first version.

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