Field configurable embedded computer system
AssigneeExtended Systems, Inc.
InventorsEric L. Nelson, Michael L. Evans, Lance N. Shelton, Jared C. Roundy
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for downloading firmware upgrades to a targeted remote field configurable embedded computer system over a computer network. The targeted device need not be disconnected from the network and requires no human intervention at the remote side. The entire firmware, including the downloading mechanism, can be updated in an efficient manner.
Claims12
A persistent memory area for use in a computer system, comprising feature functions, a download program, and combined network drivers operable to provide a common interface for the feature functions and the download program to connect to a computer network.
A persistent memory area for use in a computer system, comprising:
- a persistent variable storage section;
- a persistent program code storage section;
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- a feature code section that includes feature functions, a download program, and combined network drivers operable to provide a common interface for the feature functions and the download program to connect to a computer network.
A computer system, comprising a central processing unit, a volatile memory area, network communication hardware and a persistent memory area electronically interconnected with one another, the persistent memory area comprising feature functions, a download program, and combined network drivers operable to provide a common interface for the feature functions and the download program to connect to a computer network.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.