发明授权
- 专利标题: Secure software updates
- 专利标题(中): 安全软件更新
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申请号: US11190735申请日: 2005-07-26
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公开(公告)号: US09489496B2公开(公告)日: 2016-11-08
- 发明人: Christopher R. Wysocki , Alan Ward
- 申请人: Christopher R. Wysocki , Alan Ward
- 申请人地址: US CA Cupertino
- 专利权人: Apple Inc.
- 当前专利权人: Apple Inc.
- 当前专利权人地址: US CA Cupertino
- 代理机构: Downey Brand LLP
- 主分类号: G06F21/00
- IPC分类号: G06F21/00 ; G06F21/10 ; H04L29/06 ; H04L29/08
摘要:
Improved techniques to update software in electronic devices that are already in use are disclosed. In one embodiment, software can be updated in a secure and controlled manner using cryptography. The authenticity of the updated software as well as its appropriateness for the particular electronic device can be confirmed prior to update. The software can also be updated on a per module basis. In one embodiment, a server hosts software updates for various electronic devices, and supplies the appropriate software update to the electronic devices via a data network.
公开/授权文献
- US20070028120A1 Secure software updates 公开/授权日:2007-02-01
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