System and method for downloading code
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1. A method of downloading code to at least one remote unit on a network having a plurality of remote units wherein there are a plurality of data paths for transmitting code to each remote unit, comprising the steps of:
- a) selecting one of the plurality of data paths based on the code to be transmitted; and
b) transmitting the code to the at least one remote unit on the selected data path.
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Abstract
A system and method for downloading code or other data to a group of remote units via a plurality of data paths. The data paths used for transmission may be selected based on the criticality of the code or data to the remote unit and the loss rate potential of each data path. The system and method may download the data using a carouselling technique.
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1. A method of downloading code to at least one remote unit on a network having a plurality of remote units wherein there are a plurality of data paths for transmitting code to each remote unit, comprising the steps of:
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a) selecting one of the plurality of data paths based on the code to be transmitted; and
b) transmitting the code to the at least one remote unit on the selected data path. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An article of manufacture for use in downloading code to at least one remote unit on a network having a plurality of remote units wherein there are a plurality of data paths for transmitting code to each remote unit, the article of manufacture comprising computer readable storage media including program logic embedded therein that causes control circuitry to perform the steps of:
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a) selecting one of the plurality of data paths based on the code to be transmitted; and
b) transmitting the code to the at least one remote unit on the selected data path. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. An apparatus for downloading code to at least one remote unit on a network having a plurality of remote units wherein there are a plurality of data paths for transmitting code to each remote unit, comprising:
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a) means for selecting one of the plurality of data paths based on the code to be transmitted; and
b) means for transmitting the code to the at least one remote unit on the selected data path. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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