Method for automatic updating of software
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Abstract
A method for automatically updating software which is used for updating software which is running on a system, by using new software modules, these software modules first being tested, and application modules then being derived from these software modules. The actual new function is implemented by the application modules. The software modules may be received advantageously over a wireless interface. The method according to the present invention is particularly suited for applications where software is used in a motor vehicle. The application module is usually derived from the software module on the basis of the principle of inheritance. The software module is tested by a call instruction using test parameters.
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9. A method for automatically updating software comprising:
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expanding a functionality of the software by adding a software module;
testing the software module during operation of the software;
deriving at least one application module from the software module on the basis of the principle of inheritance of object-oriented programming, as a function of a result of the test; and
using the application module by the software module for operation. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A device for automatically updating software comprising:
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a processor;
a memory;
wherein the processor and the memory operate the software; and
a loading device for simultaneously loading a software module and receiving useful data, the software module being for expanding a functionality of the software. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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