Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Distributed data processing – Client/server
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-06
2005-12-06
Thompson, Marc D. (Department: 2144)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Distributed data processing
Client/server
C709S208000, C709S221000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06973479
ABSTRACT:
A method and system are provided for updating software configurations of line-replaceable unit (LRU) computers in a restricted architecture network such as an in-flight entertainment system (IFES). Operating in an efficient and parallel manner, each of the LRUs independently creates an individual configuration file that identifies current software components. Each of the LRUs transmits its respective configuration file to a configuration server either automatically upon startup or manually upon request. The configuration server updates a system configuration data file with the current configuration files received from the individual LRUs. In a downloading method, a download server sends a list of desired software components to the LRUs. Each of the LRUs independently and simultaneously transfer (download) the needed software from the download server. The LRU independently requests the download server to download the needed software components. To improve scalability and reliability, the file transfers utilize standard protocols, such as FTP.
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Brady, Jr. Kenneth A.
Norton Lyle K.
Tsaur Jyh-Fong
Weimholt Andrew W.
Yi Jason Kyong-min
Gardner & Carton & Douglas LLP
Thales Avionics, Inc.
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