Initialization and update of software and/or firmware in electronic devices
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Jun 18, 2013
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Apr 19, 2007
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Dec 12, 2006
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Nov 17, 2000
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A system and method to effectively and efficiently update a version of firmware resident in a device memory is provided. A method of identifying one or more versions of firmware is provided by way of initializing a device memory with a known pattern. In addition, the amount of free unused memory space may be identified and calculated in a device memory. The system and method generates software update packages that are minimal in size providing cost benefit to a manufacturer and convenience to a user.
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