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Method and apparatus for updating applications on a mobile device via device synchronization

  • US 20020065939A1
  • Filed: 11/30/2000
  • Published: 05/30/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/30/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of updating a plurality of applications located on a first electronic device over a communication network including a second electronic device and third electronic device, comprising the steps of:

  • a) automatically establishing communication between said second and third electronic devices, said third electronic device supporting a first application from said plurality of applications;

    b) automatically determining if said third electronic device has a newer version of said first application than the version of said first application located on said first electronic device;

    c) automatically sending to said second electronic device said newer version of said first application if said third electronic device has said newer version; and

    d) automatically storing said newer version of said first application on said first electronic device when synchronizing said first electronic device with said second electronic device, wherein first electronic device is coupled to said second electronic device for synchronization.

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