Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Network computer configuring – Initializing
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-18
2011-01-18
Bates, Kevin (Department: 2442)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Network computer configuring
Initializing
Reexamination Certificate
active
07873713
ABSTRACT:
A DSL customer premises equipment modem (DCPE) avoids the requirement of a flash or other static memory for storing an application image or configuration on the modem. The modem instead stores microcode used to boot its chipset and obtain the application image and/or configuration from a remote site, such as the central office (CO). In one possible startup procedure, this microcode initializes the modem's chipset, starts the DSL driver, establishes a data link with the service provider's CO equipment, and downloads the application image and/or the configuration from the CO. Other types of communications devices, such as cellular phones or other portable devices, can perform a similar procedure to obtain an application image from a remote source, such as a base station.
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Ailes Benjamin
Bates Kevin
Centillium Communications Inc.
Fenwick & West LLP
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