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Background code update for embedded systems

  • US 7,086,049 B2
  • Filed: 02/26/2002
  • Issued: 08/01/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/26/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for performing a background code update of a current code image with an incoming code image in an embedded system, the method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) executing the current code image in the embedded system;

    (b) executing one or more code update routines from the incoming code image to update the current code image with the incoming code image;

    (c) retrieving, by the one or more code update routines, a task switching routine offset from the current code image resulting in the one or more code update routines transferring control to task switching functions of the current code image; and

    (d) executing a task switching function from the current code image to switch microprocessor control from executing the one or more code update routines of the incoming image to execute a function in the current code image.

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