Data processing: software development – installation – and managem – Software upgrading or updating – Network
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-11
2005-10-11
Vo, Ted T. (Department: 2192)
Data processing: software development, installation, and managem
Software upgrading or updating
Network
C717S170000, C710S220000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06954929
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a method of implementing firmware updates to programmable parts within circuit boards on a manufacturing line. An image file of firmware for each of the parts is created and stored on a firmware server. The programmable parts are preferably integrated with the printed circuit boards; each of the boards networks to the firmware server by connection with an interface server, such that the image files download to the circuit board for programming the board's internal programmable parts. Networking between the parts and the firmware server can include communications across the Internet and/or one or more area networks. Multiple interface servers may be integral with the products incorporating the programmable parts so that many products may be updated concurrently.
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Erickson Michael John
Kroeger Christopher S
Maciorowski David R.
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