Network for lifecycle management of firmware and software in electronic devices
US7987449B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/1095
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein is an electronic device network for lifecycle management of firmware and software in electronic devices. The electronic device network may also be adapted to manage configuration parameters in the electronic devices. Lifecycle management provided by the electronic device network may include firmware and software downloading, firmware and software updating, and remote locking and remote enabling of electronic device capability. An update store module in the electronic device network may be adapted to dispense update packages to requesting electronic devices. The electronic devices may employ one or a plurality of update agents to update software and firmware therein.
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