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System and method for managing and communicating software updates

US7574706B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2003
Grant dateAug 11, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/34
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for facilitating the selection and implementation of software updates while minimizing the bandwidth and processing resources required to select and implement the software updates. In one embodiment, an update service controls access to software updates, or other types of software, stored on a server.

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