System and method for updating files utilizing delta compression patching
US7509636B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/658
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for updating one or more files on a computing device are provided. A client computing device obtains update information including an index identifying particular delta patches with specific versions of installed files. Upon selecting which of the applicable updates will be implemented, an update agent on the client computing device performs an inventory to identify which version a file to be updated is installed on the machine. The update agent selects a corresponding delta patch and transmits the request to an update service.
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