Utility node software/firmware update through a multi-type package

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8924950
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13717395

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Software and/or firmware of a utility node device may be updated by utilizing an update package that includes multiple update items related to different types of the software and/or firmware. The utility node device may selectively install one or more of the multiple update items based on a type of the software and/or firmware that is currently installed on the device. The different types of software and/or firmware may relate to different versions of the software and/or firmware and/or different types of hardware. In some instances, an update item of the update package comprises a delta file that contains differences between different versions of the software and/or firmware. 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 Apex, US 71 1011
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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