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SECURE SOFTWARE UPDATES

  • US 20170142079A1
  • Filed: 10/19/2016
  • Published: 05/18/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/12/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for upgrading a specific version of a software module installed at an electronic device, the method comprising:

  • at a computing device having a list that includes an updated version identifier that is associated with an updated version of the software module that is stored at a server device;

    in response to determining that the electronic device is connected to the computing device;

    determining whether the updated version of the software module is installed at the electronic device by comparing a specific version identifier that is associated with the specific version of the software module to the updated version identifier;

    upon determining that the updated version of the software module is not installed at the electronic device;

    transmitting a request to the server device for the updated version of the software module,receiving the updated version of the software module from the server device, wherein the updated version of the software module is encrypted by a unique encryption key that is associated with the electronic device,decrypting the updated version of the software module to form an unencrypted updated version of the software module, andcausing the unencrypted updated version of the software module to be installed at the electronic device.

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