Method and apparatus providing remote reprogramming of...

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2006-12-26

2006-12-26

Zhen, Wei (Department: 2191)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software upgrading or updating

Including multiple files

C717S171000, C717S173000, C326S037000, C326S038000, C326S039000, C716S030000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07155711

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for programming a remote programmable logic device. The apparatus comprises a processing system having a first file to second file conversion program stored therein. The processing system receives the first file from a first communications medium and transmits the converted second file through a second communications medium in a format native to the remote programmable logic device. The method comprises sending a first file to a processing system via a first communications medium, converting the first file to a second file in a format native to the remote programmable logic device, and sending the second file in a format native to the remote programmable logic device to the remote programmable logic device via a second communications medium.

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