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System and method for updating software on a computer

US8146072B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 2004
Grant dateMar 27, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/577
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

One aspect of the invention is a method for updating the version of software resident on a computer that includes providing a kiosk in a public place. A communication path is established between the kiosk and a computer to be tested. It is determined, using the kiosk, whether at least one program resident on the computer is a preferred version.

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