Method and apparatus for updating firmware

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8789035
APP PUB NO 20120030665A1
SERIAL NO

13128615

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A method and apparatus for updating firmware using a firmware-over-the-air update. The apparatus comprises a plurality of repository files each comprising one or more settings. The apparatus is configured to store a specified value corresponding to at least one of the settings. The apparatus is capable of receiving a firmware over-the-air update which overwrites at least one repository file with an updated version. The apparatus is capable of identifying repository files which have been changed by the update and for which at least one corresponding specified value exists. Identification is achieved by comparing representations of repository files. Further, the apparatus is capable of merging updated repository files to retain specified values.

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  • PROVENANCE ASSET GROUP LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hong, Husien London, GB 1 15
McCarthy, Patrick London, GB 38 1199

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