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Telephone handset, base and associated method for updating the software of the handset

US9191479B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2006
Grant dateNov 17, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2250/08
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a telephone handset, a base and an associated method for updating the software of the handset.The communication base comprises a radio interface to communicate with a communication device operating by means of a software application, a charger circuit and a means of detecting a new version of the software.The communication base comprises a means for notifying the device, via the radio means, of the availability of the new software version and a means for transmitting the new software version to the device when the charger circuit is connected to the battery charging circuit of the device.

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