Firmware update network and process employing preprocessing...

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2007-12-25

2007-12-25

Bullock, Jr., Lewis A. (Department: 2195)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software upgrading or updating

Plural version management

C717S171000, C717S173000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10646324

ABSTRACT:
A network for updating firmware, drivers, or application software facilitates the access to generated update packages by electronic devices and the update of firmware, drivers, content or application software in a fault tolerant mode. A “Bubbles” technique is employed to generate efficient and compact update packages. A “Bubbles” information is generated employing the “Bubbles” technique that is subsequently sent to the electronic devices as part of an update package. The “Bubbles” information and other related information is used in preprocessing activities and in other update related activities. For example, they are used to prepare the electronic device for an update to a different version of its firmware, software and/or content.

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