Method and system for configuration and download in a restricted architecture network

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6973479
APP PUB NO 20030208579A1
SERIAL NO

10136237

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A method and system are provided for updating software configurations of line-replaceable unit (LRU) computers in a restricted architecture network such as an in-flight entertainment system (IFES). Operating in an efficient and parallel manner, each of the LRUs independently creates an individual configuration file that identifies current software components. Each of the LRUs transmits its respective configuration file to a configuration server either automatically upon startup or manually upon request. The configuration server updates a system configuration data file with the current configuration files received from the individual LRUs. In a downloading method, a download server sends a list of desired software components to the LRUs. Each of the LRUs independently and simultaneously transfer (download) the needed software from the download server. The LRU independently requests the download server to download the needed software components. To improve scalability and reliability, the file transfers utilize standard protocols, such as FTP.

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THALES AVIONICS INC58 DISCOVERY IRVINE CA 92618-3105

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brady, Jr Kenneth A Trabuco Canyon, CA 4 195
Norton, Lyle K Irvine, CA 12 661
Tsaur, Jyh-Fong La Palma, CA 2 201
Weimholt, Andrew W Mission Viejo, CA 3 371
Yi, Jason Kyong-min Irvine, CA 6 296

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