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Method and system for controlling software version updates

US8464240B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2010
Grant dateJun 11, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W8/22
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems are provided for controlling asynchronous distribution and installation of software updates affecting applications installed on terminal devices of a wireless network. A versioning schema enforced by the application development environment enables the runtime environment of a terminal device to evaluate a software update to identify potential compatibility issues and control installation of the update.

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