Initialization and update of software and/or firmware in electronic devices
US7409685B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/65
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method to effectively and efficiently update a version of firmware resident in a device memory is provided. A method of identifying one or more versions of firmware is provided by way of initializing a device memory with a known pattern. In addition, the amount of free unused memory space may be identified and calculated in a device memory. The system and method generates software update packages that are minimal in size providing cost benefit to a manufacturer and convenience to a user.
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