Electrical computers and digital processing systems: processing – Processing architecture – Microprocessor or multichip or multimodule processor having...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-17
2006-01-17
Coleman, Eric (Department: 2183)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: processing
Processing architecture
Microprocessor or multichip or multimodule processor having...
C712S038000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06988182
ABSTRACT:
An improved method of upgrading the firmware of an electronic device is disclosed. The method is executed over a communications link. The method includes compression of a portion of the new firmware, but does not require the device to have any pre-existing decompression algorithms built into it. A system and device capable of executing the method is also disclosed.
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Duncan Catherine A.
Hancock Martin A.
Huber Benedikt T.
Teachman Michael E.
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Coleman Eric
Power Measurement Ltd.
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