Method for assuring flash programming integrity

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20070112773A1
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11274108

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A method is provided for assuring that only the correct version of a software update is permitted to be installed in a computer controlled module, such as a vehicle controller. Each version of the software is embedded with a unique identifier, and each software update has an embedded list of the identifiers of the software versions which it is authorized to update or replace. A flashloader is used to determine if the identifier of the software in the controller is present in the list embedded in a proposed update, and installs the update if a match is found. Checksums and encryption of the identifiers can be used to enhance reprogramming integrity.

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FORD MOTOR COMPANYONE AMERICAN ROAD DEARBORN MI 48126

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Joyce, John West Bloomfield, MI 58 1035

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