Data processing: software development – installation – and managem – Software upgrading or updating – Network
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-19
2006-09-19
Chaki, Kakali (Department: 2193)
Data processing: software development, installation, and managem
Software upgrading or updating
Network
C717S168000, C717S169000, C717S170000, C717S172000, C717S173000, C717S174000, C717S175000, C717S176000, C717S177000, C717S178000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07111292
ABSTRACT:
An appliance includes a memory having at least a hidden partition of memory. The hidden partition of memory operates to store at least a portion of a program capable of contributing to one or more functions of the appliance. The appliance also includes a controller operable to process at least a portion of the program stored on the hidden portion of memory. The appliance further includes an external interface operable to provide access to at least an open portion of the memory. In one particular embodiment, the hidden portion of memory is inaccessible through the external interface. After modifying the at least a portion of the program, a decrypted update file is deleted from the open portion of memory and the external interface may be reestablished.
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Bonnett William B.
Dagani Gabriel T.
Robinson Alec C.
Brady W. James
Chaki Kakali
Marshall, Jr. Robert D.
Telecky , Jr. Frederick J.
Texas Instruments Incorporated
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