Firmware update in electronic devices employing update agent...

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2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Kang, Insun (Department: 2193)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software upgrading or updating

C717S169000, C717S170000, C717S171000, C711S115000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07904895

ABSTRACT:
A controller in a removable memory card operatively coupled to an electronic device is employed by the electronic device to create a newer/updated version of firmware/software in the non-volatile memory of the electronic device. Update agent code in the removable memory card may use an old/original version of firmware/software in the electronic device to create the newer/updated version of firmware/software. During the creation of the newer/updated version of firmware/software in the flash memory card, the electronic device may be operational. A separate update agent in the electronic device may subsequently update the old/original version of firmware/software in the non-volatile memory of the electronic device using contents of the removable memory card, after a reboot or power-up of the electronic device.

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