Methods and systems for transferring data over a network
US7818734B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/10
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of distributing a software upgrade to user computer systems having a software application installed thereon is disclosed. A determination is made as whether the software upgrade is to be a forced upgrade or a recommended upgrade for a first user based on a parameter related to the first user or the software upgrade. A determination is made as to whether a software upgrade file is to be downloaded to a user computer using a trickle mode or a burst mode.
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