System and method for downloading update packages into a mobile handset in a carrier network
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1. A system that facilitates the updating of firmware in an electronic device, using updating information received through a network, the system comprising:
- at least one electronic device having firmware, and being able to be communicatively coupled to a server to download firmware updating information; and
wherein the system determines when the at least one electronic device is to be communicatively coupled to the server to download the updating information.
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Abstract
Aspects of the present invention may be seen in a system and method for downloading update packages into an electronic device communicatively coupled to a carrier network. The system may facilitate the update of firmware/software in the electronic device. Different protocols may be utilized for discovery and download of update packages. Also, different protocols may be utilized for provisioning and for subsequent downloading of update packages.
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1. A system that facilitates the updating of firmware in an electronic device, using updating information received through a network, the system comprising:
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at least one electronic device having firmware, and being able to be communicatively coupled to a server to download firmware updating information; and
wherein the system determines when the at least one electronic device is to be communicatively coupled to the server to download the updating information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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- 12. An electronic device that employs a first protocol to interact with a first server to determine the existence of updating information for updating the electronic device, and employs a second protocol to retrieve the updating information from a second server if the first server indicates the existence of the updating information in the second server.
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17. A method of operating a management server interacting with an electronic device employing a management protocol, the method comprising:
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receiving device information from the electronic device;
processing the device information to determine whether updating information exists for updating firmware or software in the electronic device; and
communicating location and protocol information to the electronic device to enable the electronic device to download the updating information employing the location information and the protocol information. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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