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System and method for processing encrypted source code updates

US7904706B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2005
Grant dateMar 8, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/65
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This disclosure provides a system and method for updating a control system using an encrypted source code update. The example control system often includes a processor for managing at least a portion of the control system and flash memory communicably coupled with the processor, with the processor operable to load an encrypted update into the flash memory. In one example, a method for updating the control system would include identifying an update for a control system with the update comprising encrypted object code and the control system comprising at least a first processor. At least the first processor is then updated based on or using the identified update.

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