Simultaneous download to multiple targets

Details Simultaneous download to multiple targets Simultaneous download to multiple targets

2005-12-14

2010-10-12

Zhen, Wei Y (Department: 2191)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software upgrading or updating

Network

C717S178000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07814479

ABSTRACT:
Provided are a techniques for processing a download. Under control of a first target device, a download command is received via a first communication medium that indicates that an update is to be downloaded. The download command is issued to a second target device via a second communication medium, wherein the second communication medium is a private device communication medium that enables private communication between the first target device and the second target device. The update is received via the first communication medium. In response to determining that the update has been downloaded, run with the update.

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