| 6769118 |
Dynamic, policy based management of administrative procedures within a distributed computing environment |
| Jul-27-2004 |
An administrative management system comprising an administrative server and a client is disclosed. In response to a selection of an administrative procedure to be executed on the client, the administrative... |
| 6760908 |
Embedded software update system |
| Jul-6-2004 |
A method and system for an embedded software update system, which helps manufactures or vendors avoid costly product recall activities in the event their digital products have field software errors ("bugs")... |
| 6760650 |
Communication system for communication between in-vehicle terminals and center, and in-vehicle terminal employed in communication system |
| Jul-6-2004 |
In a communication system for downloading programs from a center to in-vehicle terminals, a center can check whether downloading has been completed normally or a program is operating normally in an in-vehicle... |
| 6751794 |
Intelligent patch checker |
| Jun-15-2004 |
A method to remotely update software for a plurality of client system is disclosed. A client system sends a request for an upgrade to a server system. The request includes a unique identification that... |
| 6738970 |
Method and apparatus for identifying changes made to a computer system due to software installation |
| May-18-2004 |
A method and apparatus identifies changes made to a computer system caused by the installation of software. The state of the computer system is recorded before the software is installed and, after the... |
| 6735766 |
Method and computer-readable medium for installing an upgrade to an application program |
| May-11-2004 |
A method and computer-readable medium for upgrading an application program, and making an installer program aware that an application has been upgraded is disclosed. The method recognizes that an upgrade... |
| 6732358 |
Automatic updating of computer software |
| May-4-2004 |
A system for managing resources, which can take the form of (a) computer-compatible information, such as data files and programs, and (b) non-computer-compatible information, such as data contained on... |
| 6725453 |
Remote software installation and maintenance |
| Apr-20-2004 |
A human engineer using a computer system can maintain numerous software services and packages installed on a number of servers through a single master server and a computer network. Each software service... |
| 6725377 |
Method and system for updating anti-intrusion software |
| Apr-20-2004 |
A method and system for updating anti-intrusion software is provided. In a preferred embodiment, a computer program product updates anti-intrusion software on a computer network which has an anti-intrusion... |
| 6721612 |
Method and system for installing program in parallel computer system |
| Apr-13-2004 |
A distributing node initiates an install control program in receiving nodes, and then broadcasts or multicasts program data to the receiving nodes. Thereby, the installation of the program into the nodes... |
| 6718549 |
Methods for managing the distribution of client bits to client computers |
| Apr-6-2004 |
Methods for managing the distribution of client bits to client computers are disclosed. The methods of the present invention are particularly suited for use in a network environment in which one or more... |
| 6718547 |
Medical network system |
| Apr-6-2004 |
Software components installed in each medical device composing a medical network system is replaced efficiently and the service load on a software producer which provides the software component is reduced.... |
| 6711737 |
Data processing system, data processing method, and program-providing medium therewith |
| Mar-23-2004 |
A data processing system includes at least one execution subject including at least one object, and at least one execution environment including at least one object for providing the execution subject... |
| 6711738 |
Method for replacing technologically aging sub-systems in a system |
| Mar-23-2004 |
In a method for replacing technologically aging sub-systems and software in a system of which the sub-systems are components, a data bank is maintained by a service provider for each customer. In the data... |
| 6701521 |
Modular configuration and distribution of applications customized for a requestor device |
| Mar-2-2004 |
A system and method for installing an application on a client device (e.g., a palmtop computer system) communicatively coupled to a host device (e.g., a host computer system). Instead of transferring an... |
| 6701522 |
Apparatus and method for portal device authentication |
| Mar-2-2004 |
A method is described, comprising: searching for portable device software configured on a client; automatically installing the portable device software if the portable device software is not configured... |
| 6694384 |
Method and system to remotely configure business office devices to user defined parameters |
| Feb-17-2004 |
A method and system for configuring and/or re-configuring an office device to satisfy each user's particular needs. Such a system allows a user to determine at user defined intervals, i.e., each use, monthly,... |
| 6687901 |
Method and apparatus for updating software in radio terminal device |
| Feb-3-2004 |
A method for updating software in a radio terminal device of a mobile communication system, wherein a base station and radio terminal devices are connected mutually through radio communication channels,... |
| 6681390 |
Upgrade of a program |
| Jan-20-2004 |
A method and processor program product for performing an upgrade of a program on a processor are provided. An upgraded version of the program is received into the processor and a backup of the program... |
| 6681389 |
Method for providing scaleable restart and backout of software upgrades for clustered computing |
| Jan-20-2004 |
Platform and/or application software on all online, machine/servers in a cluster is updated without manually taking each machine/server offline. Initially, platform and/or application software for updating... |
| 6678888 |
Method and system for software distribution |
| Jan-13-2004 |
A software distribution system includes a first management means is provided for controlling premise software. A second management means is provided to controls already installed software. A third management... |
| 6668375 |
Method and system for providing build-to-order software applications |
| Dec-23-2003 |
A system and corresponding method for unlocking options in already installed software. The software is provided with all of the options on an installation medium and when the software is first received... |
| 6668374 |
Method and apparatus for upgrading firmware in an embedded system |
| Dec-23-2003 |
A method for upgrading firmware in an embedded system and an embedded system (110) provided with means for upgrading firmware received over a network (30) are disclosed. The method for upgrading firmware... |
| 6665867 |
Self-propagating software objects and applications |
| Dec-16-2003 |
The present invention provides a method, system, and computer program product that enables software objects and applications to dynamically self-propagate, as needed, through a computer network. This technique... |
| 6658090 |
Method and system for software updating |
| Dec-2-2003 |
A method and system for updating software in a network element of a telecommunication network the units of which are divided into an original side and testing side. The system includes a network element,... |
| 6640336 |
Game machine system, broadcasting system, data distribution system and method, program executing apparatus and method |
| Oct-28-2003 |
This game machine system includes a set top box 51 as a receiving unit for receiving digital data distributed using a broadcast system or a communication system. In a game dedicated device 52, starting... |
| 6640334 |
Method and apparatus of remotely updating firmware of a communication device |
| Oct-28-2003 |
A method and apparatus for remotely updating firmware saved in a FLASH memory of a communication device connected to a network is presented. The FLASH memory is partitioned into at least a first and a... |
| 6636857 |
Method and system for web-based asset management |
| Oct-21-2003 |
The method and system of the present invention provides an improved technique for replacing, implementing and managing computer-related assets. A technician accesses the World Wide Web through a user's... |
| 6634025 |
System for exchanging software processes during execution using threads |
| Oct-14-2003 |
A communication system and, method are therefor, are provided. The system includes a control circuit which includes a message-based operating system and application software. The system also includes a... |
| 6631520 |
Method and apparatus for changing execution code for a microcontroller on an FPGA interface device |
| Oct-7-2003 |
A method is disclosed for selectively overlaying portions of a default firmware code for a microcontroller of an FPGA interface device. The FPGA interface device includes a microcontroller, an on-board... |
| 6631313 |
Communication system for communication between in-vehicle terminals and center, and in-vehicle terminal employed in communication system |
| Oct-7-2003 |
In a communication system for downloading programs from a center to in-vehicle terminals, a center can check whether downloading has been completed normally or a program is operating normally in an in-vehicle... |
| 6615404 |
Method and apparatus for downloading software into an embedded-system |
| Sep-2-2003 |
Method for upgrading operating software and/or initialization program versions of an embedded system by using a single non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory comprises a write-protected area containing... |
| 6611957 |
Start signal for a computer program in a network environment with start signal of time information, program ID and CM data |
| Aug-26-2003 |
This game machine system includes a set top box 51 as a receiving unit for receiving digital data distributed using a broadcast system or a communication system. In a game dedicated device 52, starting... |
| 6601212 |
Method and apparatus for downloading firmware to a non-volatile memory |
| Jul-29-2003 |
A method and apparatus in the form of a peripheral device for downloading firmware responsive to a request by an operatively connected client computer from a connected host or a source to the peripheral... |
| 6594757 |
Remote BIOS upgrade of an appliance server by rebooting from updated BIOS that has been downloaded into service partition before flashing programmable ROM |
| Jul-15-2003 |
An appliance server system having remote-configurable capability is disclosed. The server system includes a server, a remote interfacing computer, and a network connection. The server receives and extracts... |
| 6594737 |
Downloading programs to control a device |
| Jul-15-2003 |
A multi-function peripheral is connected to a computer and has a plurality of devices with respective functions, the plurality of devices including a printing unit. A designation means of the peripheral... |
| 6591417 |
Method of and system for testing compatibility with an external API upgrade |
| Jul-8-2003 |
A system for tests the compatibility of an external API upgrade with an existing user application during the installation of the API upgrade by installing the API upgrade in a temporary address space and... |
| 6557169 |
Method and system for changing the operating system of a workstation connected to a data transmission network |
| Apr-29-2003 |
A method and system of changing a current operating system to a new operating system in a workstation connected to a data transmission network interconnecting a plurality of workstations each having a... |
| 6553507 |
Just-in-time software updates |
| Apr-22-2003 |
A method for updating a software program having the steps of detecting a fault in the software program during execution and updating a predetermined portion of the software program with a new portion identified... |
| 6539473 |
Remotely controlled boot manager |
| Mar-25-2003 |
An apparatus and method for the administrator of a computer network to make changes to boot manager configuration from a server without any direct involvement at the local workstation. |
| 6536039 |
Software for seamless interconnectivity between active program modules on integrated arrangement of CD drive, data server, and PC hard disk drive |
| Mar-18-2003 |
The software program provides a unique arrangement and integration of CD drive, data server, and PC hard disk drive technologies. The program provides open-ended, flexible, and timely updating of software... |
| 6535911 |
Viewing an information set originated from a distribution media and updating using a remote server |
| Mar-18-2003 |
Automated computerized methods, computer-readable medium containing computer-executable instructions, and apparatus are disclosed for viewing an information set originated from a distribution media and... |
| 6507881 |
Method and system for programming a peripheral flash memory via an IDE bus |
| Jan-14-2003 |
A system for programming a periphery flash ROM is provided. The system in-cludes a host computer, an IDE interface, a flash controller, a flash ROM, and a micro-processor. The flash controller is coupled... |
| 6493871 |
Method and system for downloading updates for software installation |
| Dec-10-2002 |
A method and system for downloading software update data for installing a revised software product on a client computer minimizes the amount of update data to be transmitted over the network by downloading... |
| 6487717 |
System and method for transmission of application software to an embedded vehicle computer |
| Nov-26-2002 |
A system and method for controlling an engine or machine at a remote unit from a central office, which may be a fixed location, contemplates a transmit/receive interface connected to the computer or microprocessor... |
| 6484315 |
Method and system for dynamically distributing updates in a network |
| Nov-19-2002 |
A first version of a program operating at a network site is updated by automatically downloading from a remote site any update for the program in response to an automated event. A downloaded update is... |
| 6473899 |
Field configurable embedded computer system |
| Oct-29-2002 |
An apparatus and method for downloading firmware upgrades to a targeted remote field configurable embedded computer system over a computer network. The targeted device need not be disconnected from the... |
| 6470496 |
Control program downloading method for replacing control program in digital broadcast receiving apparatus with new control program sent from digital broadcast transmitting apparatus |
| Oct-22-2002 |
To provide a control program downloading method that is used by a digital broadcast receiving apparatus equipped with a storing device which stores an update program and a non-update program that compose... |
| 6470495 |
Satellite control of electronic memory devices |
| Oct-22-2002 |
Microprocessor-controlled equipment, such as cash register/inventory control systems, sometimes require in-field modification of programs which run on the microprocessors. Under the invention, such modified... |
| 6467088 |
Reconfiguration manager for controlling upgrades of electronic devices |
| Oct-15-2002 |
A reconfiguration manager implemented on a computer or other data processing device controls the reconfiguration of software or other components of an electronic device such as a computer, personal digital... |
