System and method for updating software in electronic devices

Details System and method for updating software in electronic devices System and method for updating software in electronic devices

2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Hafiz, Tariq (Department: 2182)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Input/output data processing

Peripheral configuration

C710S003000, C710S004000, C710S005000, C710S008000, C710S010000, C710S015000, C710S016000, C710S020000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07904608

ABSTRACT:
Particular embodiments include a system and method to enable a user-controlled proxy system or coordinating computer to automatically or semi-automatically communicate with multiple devices, determine the currently operating software contents and versions for each device, and to automatically or semi-automatically upgrade each device with updated software without requiring user intervention. The software may include communication, operating system or application-specific program codes that improve a given device's designed function.

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