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Wireless software and configuration parameter modification for mobile electronic devices
Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
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Filing: 1999-12-03
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Granted: 2004-06-22
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Expires: 2019-12-03
Abstract
Abstract Multiple copies of a software or operating parameter change are broadcast using a wireless signal to a mobile electronic device. Broadcasting multiple copies increases the probability that the device will receive the change without error.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J. Costello
- 👤 Albert W. Wegener
- 👤 Serge Swerdlow
- 👤 Jonathan Voichick
- 👤 Thomas M. Linden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:12
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B7/00; H04B7/24; H04B7/26; G; G06; G06F; G06F8/00; G06F8/60; G06F8/65; H04L; H04L1/00; H04L1/08; H04L69/00; H04L69/40; H04L2001/0092; H04L2001/0093; H04W; H04W8/00; H04W8/22; H04W8/24; H04W8/245
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 67
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A method of transmitting information, comprising the acts of: inserting multiple copies of software information into a signal, wherein the software information is used to operate a mobile electronic device receiving the software information; inserting feature program information into the signal, wherein the feature program information received by the mobile electronic device is subsequently output by the mobile electronic device to a user of the mobile electronic device; inserting a program identifier into the signal, wherein the program identifier enables the mobile electronic device to distinguish the software information from the feature program information; and broadcasting the signal as a wireless signal to a plurality of mobile electronic devices in an information distribution system, wherein the number N of multiple copies is an integer and N ≥ 1 + log P log ( 1 - R ) where P is a predetermined minimum acceptable fraction of mobile electronic devices correctly receiving the software information and R is a reception error rate.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
167 words
A method of transmitting information, comprising the acts of: inserting multiple copies of software information into a signal, wherein the software information is used to operate a mobile electronic device receiving the software information; inserting feature program information into the signal, wherein the feature program information received by the mobile electronic device is subsequently output by the mobile electronic device to a user of the mobile electronic device; inserting a program identifier into the signal, wherein the program identifier enables the mobile electronic device to distinguish the software information from the feature program information; and broadcasting the signal as a wireless signal to a plurality of mobile electronic devices in an information distribution system, wherein the number N of multiple copies is an integer and N ≥ 1 + log P log ( 1 - R ) where P is a predetermined minimum acceptable fraction of mobile electronic devices correctly receiving the software information and R is a reception error rate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the software information comprises a software program executable by an information processor in the mobile device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the software information comprises a change to a software program previously stored in the mobile device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising the act of inserting a particular edition number into the signal, wherein the particular edition number enables the mobile electronic device to distinguish the inserted software information from another version of the software information previously stored in the mobile electronic device, the inserted and previously stored versions of the software information both being associated with the same program identifier.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the software information comprises a parameter used to operate the mobile device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the software information comprises a change to a parameter previously stored in the mobile device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the software information comprises an activation code associated with the mobile device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the software information comprises a home market code associated with the mobile device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the software information comprises an enabled markets code associated with the mobile device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the software information comprises a service provider code associated with the mobile device.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the software information comprises an option setting associated with the mobile device.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising the act of inserting error-protection information into the signal, wherein the error-protection information is associated with the software information.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the software information comprises a playlist that includes a feature program.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the software information comprises financial portfolio data for the user.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the software information comprises a segment, and wherein the segment comprises at least one packet.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the feature program comprises an audio program.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the feature program comprises a video program.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the feature program comprises financial data.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the feature program comprises motor vehicle traffic information.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the feature program comprises text or graphics.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
131 words
A wireless broadcast signal comprising: multiple copies of software information, wherein the software information is used to operate a mobile electronic device receiving the software information; feature program information, wherein the feature program information received by the mobile electronic device is subsequently output by the mobile electronic device to a user of the mobile electronic device; and a program identifier, wherein the program identifier enables the mobile electronic device to distinguish the software information from the feature program information, wherein the number N of multiple copies is an integer and N ≥ 1 + log P log ( 1 - R ) where P is a predetermined acceptable fraction of mobile electronic devices correctly receiving the software information and R is a reception error rate.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
131 words
A wireless broadcast signal comprising: multiple copies of software information, wherein the software information is used to operate a mobile electronic device receiving the software information; feature program information, wherein the feature program information received by the mobile electronic device is subsequently output by the mobile electronic device to a user of the mobile electronic device; and a program identifier, wherein the program identifier enables the mobile electronic device to distinguish the software information from the feature program information, wherein the number N of multiple copies is an integer and N ≥ 1 + log P log ( 1 - R ) where P is a predetermined acceptable fraction of mobile electronic devices correctly receiving the software information and R is a reception error rate.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
23 words
The signal of claim 21 , wherein the software information comprises a software program executable by an information processor in the mobile device.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
23 words
The signal of claim 21 , wherein the software information comprises a change to a software program previously stored in the mobile device.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
65 words
The signal of claim 21 , wherein the signal further comprises a particular edition number, wherein the particular edition number enables the mobile electronic device to distinguish the software information in the signal from another version of the software information previously stored in the mobile electronic device, the signal and previously stored versions of the software information both being associated with the same program identifier.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
19 words
The signal of claim 21 , wherein the software information comprises a parameter used to operate the mobile device.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
22 words
The signal of claim 21 , wherein the software information comprises a change to a parameter previously store in the mobile device.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
19 words
The signal of claim 21 , wherein the software information comprises an activation code associated with the mobile device.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
20 words
The signal of claim 21 , wherein the software information comprises a home market code associated with the mobile device.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
20 words
The signal of claim 21 , wherein the software information comprises an enabled markets code associated with the mobile device.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
20 words
The signal of claim 21 , wherein the software information comprises a service provider code associated with the mobile device.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
19 words
The signal of claim 21 , wherein the software information comprises an option setting associated with the mobile device.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
24 words
The signal of claim 21 , wherein the signal further comprises error-protection information, and wherein the error-protection information is associated with the software information.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
18 words
The signal of claim 21 , wherein the software information comprises a playlist that includes a feature program.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
17 words
The signal of claim 21 , wherein the software information comprises financial portfolio data for the user.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
22 words
The signal of claim 21 , wherein the software information comprises a segment, and wherein the segment comprises at least one packet.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
22 words
The signal of claim 21 , wherein the feature program comprises a segment, and wherein the segment comprises at least one packet.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
14 words
The signal of claim 21 , wherein the feature program comprises an audio program.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
14 words
The signal of claim 21 , wherein the feature program comprises a video program.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
13 words
The signal of claim 21 , wherein the feature program comprises financial data.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
15 words
The signal of claim 21 , wherein the feature program comprises motor vehicle traffic information.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
14 words
The signal of claim 21 , wherein the feature program comprises text or graphics.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
154 words
A transmitter in an information distribution system, wherein the transmitter broadcasts a wireless signal to a plurality of mobile electronic devices, and wherein the signal comprises: multiple copies of software information, wherein the software information is used to operate a mobile electronic device receiving the software information; feature program information, wherein the feature program information received by the mobile electronic device is subsequently output by the mobile electronic device to a user of the mobile electronic device; and a program identifier, wherein the program identifier enables the mobile electronic device to distinguish the software information from the feature program information, wherein the number N of multiple copies is an integer and N ≥ 1 + log P log ( 1 - R ) where P is a predetermined minimum acceptable fraction of the mobile electronic devices correctly receiving the software information and R is a reception error rate.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
154 words
A transmitter in an information distribution system, wherein the transmitter broadcasts a wireless signal to a plurality of mobile electronic devices, and wherein the signal comprises: multiple copies of software information, wherein the software information is used to operate a mobile electronic device receiving the software information; feature program information, wherein the feature program information received by the mobile electronic device is subsequently output by the mobile electronic device to a user of the mobile electronic device; and a program identifier, wherein the program identifier enables the mobile electronic device to distinguish the software information from the feature program information, wherein the number N of multiple copies is an integer and N ≥ 1 + log P log ( 1 - R ) where P is a predetermined minimum acceptable fraction of the mobile electronic devices correctly receiving the software information and R is a reception error rate.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
23 words
The transmitter of claim 42 , wherein the software information comprises a software program executable by an information processor in the mobile device.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
23 words
The transmitter of claim 42 , wherein the software information comprises a change to a software program previously stored in the mobile device.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
65 words
The transmitter of claim 42 , wherein the signal further comprises a particular edition number, wherein the particular edition number enables the mobile electronic device to distinguish the software information in the signal from another version of the software information previously stored in the mobile electronic device, the signal and previously stored versions of the software information both being associated with the same program identifier.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
19 words
The transmitter of claim 42 , wherein the software information comprises a parameter used to operate the mobile device.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
22 words
The transmitter of claim 42 , wherein the software information comprises a change to a parameter previously stored in the mobile device.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
19 words
The transmitter of claim 42 , wherein the software information comprises an activation code associated with the mobile device.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
20 words
The transmitter of claim 42 , wherein the software information comprises a home market code associated with the mobile device.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
20 words
The transmitter of claim 42 , wherein the software information comprises an enabled markets code associated with the mobile device.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
20 words
The transmitter of claim 42 , wherein the software information comprises a service provider code associated with the mobile device.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
19 words
The transmitter of claim 42 , wherein the software information comprises an option setting associated with the mobile device.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
24 words
The transmitter of claim 42 , wherein the signal further comprises error-protection information, and wherein the error-protection information is associated with the software information.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
18 words
The transmitter of claim 42 , wherein the software information comprises a playlist that includes a feature program.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
17 words
The transmitter of claim 42 , wherein the software information comprises financial portfolio data for the user.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
22 words
The transmitter of claim 42 , wherein the software information comprises a segment, and wherein the segment comprises at least one packet.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
22 words
The transmitter of claim 42 , wherein the feature program comprises a segment, and wherein the segment comprises at least one packet.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
14 words
The transmitter of claim 42 , wherein the feature program comprises an audio program.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
14 words
The transmitter of claim 42 , wherein the feature program comprises a video program.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
13 words
The transmitter of claim 42 , wherein the feature program comprises financial data.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
15 words
The transmitter of claim 42 , wherein the feature program comprises motor vehicle traffic information.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
14 words
The transmitter of claim 42 , wherein the feature program comprises text or graphics.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 42 , wherein the mobile electronic devices do not transmit an acknowledgement of receipt of the broadcast signal.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the feature program comprises a segment, and wherein the segment comprises at least one packet.
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