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Systems and methods for distributing software for a host device in a cable system

  • US 20040260798A1
  • Filed: 11/12/2003
  • Published: 12/23/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/20/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for distributing software comprising:

  • producing a host software file by a host software manufacturer;

    providing the host software file from the host software manufacturer to a certification entity;

    testing the operation of the host software file by the certification entity;

    certifying the host software file for operation in a host;

    establishing a first connection from a data processing system to a host file database;

    transferring the host software file from the data processing system to the host file database;

    receiving confirmation of receipt of the host software file from the host file database;

    identifying an enhanced services system to receive the host software file;

    establishing a second connection from the host file database to the enhanced services system; and

    transferring the host software file from the host file database to the enhanced services system.

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