Dependency based configuration package activation
US9032423B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/654
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An update platform is described that collectively handles driver and firmware updates for hardware resources of a computing device based on dependencies associated with the updates. The update platform may instantiate representations of each individual hardware resource as abstractions through which detection, analysis, acquisition, deployment, installation, and tracking of updates is managed. Using the representations, the update platform discovers available updates, matches configuration packages for the updates to appropriate resources, and initiates installation of the configuration packages. The update platform is further configured to recognize dependencies associated with the configuration packages. When dependencies are detected, corresponding configuration packages are marked to reflect the dependencies and activation is suspended until the dependencies are satisfied. Upon satisfaction of the dependencies, the dependencies are cleared and the configuration packages are activated. Configuration packages that are not associated with dependencies may be installed and activated “normally” at any time.
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