Utilizing a multi-system set configuration to update a utility node system set

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9454357
APP PUB NO 20150095900A1
SERIAL NO

14566333

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A system set of a utility node device, such as a kernel and/or root file system, may be updated by utilizing a multi-system set configuration. For example, the multi-system set configuration may include a first system set that is generally configured to act as an “active” set, a second system set (e.g., “idle” set) that is configured to operate when the first system set is non-operational or in an “idle” state, and a third system set that is configured to operate when the first and second system sets are non-operational. During an update of a system set, an update package may be applied to the second “idle” system set, while the first “active” system set remains operational. The utility node device may comprise a smart utility meter, sensor, control device, transformer, switch, relay, or the like.

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  • ITRON, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Barrett, Gregory Shane Hayesville, US 7 136
Collins, Scott Michael Apex, US 5 17
Guthrie, Kevin David Seneca, US 5 123
McDonald, Brett West Union, US 4 123
Whitfield, Samuel Lee Wake Forest, US 4 120

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