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Provisioning device make and model information for firmware over-the-air (FOTA)

US8572599B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2008
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/654
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device receives identifier, make, and model information associated with a device from a device activation system, and provides the device identifier, make, and model information to a database. The device also determines whether the device qualifies for a software update package based on the device make and model information, and provides, to the device, a notification of the software update package when the device qualifies for the software update package.

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