EP0677809A1
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Automatic updating of computer software
Assignee: NCR International Inc
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Filing: 1995-03-20
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2015-03-20
Abstract
Abstract The invention concerns a Personal Computer (PC) (1) comprising means for linking the PC (1) with a server, computer program storage means and means for both detecting when the server (14,16) obtains access to updated versions of a computer program and, upon detection, requesting delivery of said updated version of the computer program from the server (14,16) to the PC (1).
Inventors
- 👤 David M. Siefert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:00
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F8/00; G06F8/60; G06F8/65; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S707/00; Y10S707/99931; Y10S707/99939; Y10S707/99941; Y10S707/99944; Y10S707/99945
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
39 words
A personal computer (PC) (1), characterized by means for linking with a SERVER (14,16); PC (1); and means for: detecting when the SERVER (14,16) obtains access to data and, upon detection of said data requesting delivery of said data.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
21 words
A personal computer according to claim 1, characterized by means for installing said data, after delivery, without intervention of a user.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
48 words
A system for updating software, characterized by multiple computers which store software masters which are periodically updated, means for detecting when updates occur, and after detection downloading copies of updated masters to selected person computers (1), and means for installing said downloaded copies on said personal computers (1).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A system for updating software, according to claim 3, characterized by means for: i) informing the SERVERs (14,16) when a program in a distribution computer changes; and ii) allowing the SERVERs (14,16) to obtain copies of the changed program, without the intervention of a user.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
52 words
A method of installing software in a local computer, characterized by establishing a data link with a remote computer; downloading, from the remote computer to the local computer: i) installation software; and ii) software to be installed, and running the installation software, which installs the software, without significant input from a user.
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