Methods and apparatus for vehicle computing system software updates
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1. A system comprising:
- a mobile device processor configured to;
query a vehicle computing system (VCS) for a module version;
relay the module version to a remote system;
receive information relating to an updated module version;
query the VCS for vehicle battery charge-level;
inform a user of sufficient charge-level for a recommended updated module version installation; and
responsive to a user instruction to proceed with installation, instruct the VCS to download and install the updated module.
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Abstract
In a first illustrative embodiment, a system includes a mobile device processor configured to communicate wirelessly with both a remote server and a vehicle computing system (VCS). The processor is further configured to query the VCS for a module version, relay the module version to a remote system and receive information relating to an updated module version and module. The processor is also configured to query the VCS for vehicle battery information, inform a user of battery sufficiency for a recommended installation of the updated module, and, responsive to a user instruction to proceed with installation, instruct the VCS to download and install the updated module.
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1. A system comprising:
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a mobile device processor configured to; query a vehicle computing system (VCS) for a module version; relay the module version to a remote system; receive information relating to an updated module version; query the VCS for vehicle battery charge-level; inform a user of sufficient charge-level for a recommended updated module version installation; and responsive to a user instruction to proceed with installation, instruct the VCS to download and install the updated module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A computer-implemented method comprising:
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querying a vehicle computing system (VCS) for a module version, using a wireless phone; relaying the module version to a remote system; receiving information relating to an updated module; querying the VCS for vehicle battery charge-level; determining, by a computer, that the charge-level is sufficient for a recommended updated module installation; and responsive to a user instruction to proceed with installation, instructing the VCS to download and install the updated module. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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