Method and apparatus for automatic module upgrade
US9557981B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/34
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer-implemented method includes determining that a connection to an update server should be established. The method also includes establishing a wireless connection with the update server. The method further includes sending at least a VIN number to the update server and downloading one or more module updates corresponding to the sent VIN number. Also, the method includes verifying the one or more downloaded updates. The method further includes flashing one or more modules to which the one or more updates correspond. Additionally, the method includes verifying the functionality of each module which has been flashed.
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