Application updating in a home automation data transfer system
US7640351B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/2834
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An automation network includes automation network devices connected to the network and a system level interface that interfaces with a transport layer and an application layer of the automation network. A method is disclosed that programs an automation network device in communication with an automation network, where the automation network includes an access point coupled with an external network. The method includes receiving application upgrade data at the access point, where the application upgrade data includes upgrade data associated with a target automation network device in communication with the automation network. Application upgrade data is transmitted through the home to the target automation network device. A next application upgrade data packet to be transmitted across the automation network is requested from the target automation network device. An application stored in the target automation network device is programmed, using an application upgrade data command transmitted to the target home automation network device.
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