公开(公告)号：US08924950B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US13717395

申请日：2012-12-17

Applicant: Itron, Inc.

Inventor： Brett McDonald ,  Samuel Lee Whitfield ,  Gregory Shane Barrett ,  Kevin David Guthrie ,  Scott Collins

IPC: G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F8/65

Abstract: Software and/or firmware of a utility node device may be updated by utilizing an update package that includes multiple update items related to different types of the software and/or firmware. The utility node device may selectively install one or more of the multiple update items based on a type of the software and/or firmware that is currently installed on the device. The different types of software and/or firmware may relate to different versions of the software and/or firmware and/or different types of hardware. In some instances, an update item of the update package comprises a delta file that contains differences between different versions of the software and/or firmware. The utility node device may comprise a smart utility meter, sensor, control device, transformer, switch, relay, or the like.

Abstract translation: 可以通过利用包括与不同类型的软件和/或固件相关的多个更新项的更新包来更新效用节点设备的软件和/或固件。 实用程序节点设备可以基于当前安装在设备上的软件和/或固件的类型来选择性地安装多个更新项目中的一个或多个。 不同类型的软件和/或固件可以涉及软件和/或固件的不同版本和/或不同类型的硬件。 在某些情况下，更新包的更新项目包括包含软件和/或固件的不同版本之间的差异的增量文件。 公用事业节点装置可以包括智能公用事业计量表，传感器，控制装置，变压器，开关，继电器等。

公开(公告)号：US09454357B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-27

申请号：US14566333

申请日：2014-12-10

Applicant: Itron, Inc.

Inventor： Brett McDonald ,  Samuel Lee Whitfield ,  Gregory Shane Barrett ,  Kevin David Guthrie ,  Scott Michael Collins

IPC: G06F9/44 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G06F11/14

CPC classification number: G06F8/65 ,  G06F11/1433

Abstract: A system set of a utility node device, such as a kernel and/or root file system, may be updated by utilizing a multi-system set configuration. For example, the multi-system set configuration may include a first system set that is generally configured to act as an “active” set, a second system set (e.g., “idle” set) that is configured to operate when the first system set is non-operational or in an “idle” state, and a third system set that is configured to operate when the first and second system sets are non-operational. During an update of a system set, an update package may be applied to the second “idle” system set, while the first “active” system set remains operational. The utility node device may comprise a smart utility meter, sensor, control device, transformer, switch, relay, or the like.

公开(公告)号：US20140173630A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US13717462

申请日：2012-12-17

Applicant: ITRON, INC.

Inventor： Samuel Lee Whitfield ,  Gregory Shane Barrett ,  Michael Clarence Miller ,  Kevin David Guthrie

IPC: G06F9/54

CPC classification number: G06F9/546 ,  G06F2209/548 ,  G07C5/085 ,  H04L47/28 ,  H04L47/31

Abstract: The techniques described herein implement an operating system that can reliably process time sensitive information in non real-time manner. Thus, the operating system described herein is capable of processing an instance of time sensitive input during a time period after the instance of time sensitive input is received (e.g., at a future point in time). To accomplish this, the techniques timestamp each instance of time sensitive input when it is received at a device. The techniques then store the timestamped instance of time sensitive input in a temporary queue, and make the timestamped instance available to the operating system at a time period after the time period when it is received, as indicated by the timestamp. Additional techniques described herein prioritize the activation of a driver configured to receive the time sensitive information during a boot sequence or a reboot sequence.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的技术实现了可以以非实时方式可靠地处理时间敏感信息的操作系统。 因此，本文描述的操作系统能够在接收到时间敏感输入的实例（例如，在未来的时间点）之后的时间段期间处理时间敏感输入的实例。 为了实现这一点，技术在设备上接收时间敏感输入的每个实例时间戳。 然后，技术将时间敏感输入的时间戳实例存储在临时队列中，并使时间戳记的实例在其被接收的时间段之后的时间段对操作系统可用，如时间戳所指示的。 在此描述的附加技术优先考虑配置成在引导顺序或重启序列期间接收时间敏感信息的驱动器的激活。

公开(公告)号：US20140173580A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US13717418

申请日：2012-12-17

Applicant: ITRON, INC.

Inventor： Brett McDonald ,  Samuel Lee Whitfield ,  Gregory Shane Barrett ,  Kevin David Guthrie ,  Scott Collins

IPC: G06F9/445

CPC classification number: G06F8/65 ,  G06F11/1433

Abstract: A system set of a utility node device, such as a kernel and/or root file system, may be updated by utilizing a multi-system set configuration. For example, the multi-system set configuration may include a first system set that is generally configured to act as an “active” set, a second system set (e.g., “idle” set) that is configured to operate when the first system set is non-operational or in an “idle” state, and a third system set that is configured to operate when the first and second system sets are non-operational. During an update of a system set, an update package may be applied to the second “idle” system set, while the first “active” system set remains operational. The utility node device may comprise a smart utility meter, sensor, control device, transformer, switch, relay, or the like.

Abstract translation: 可以通过利用多系统集合配置来更新诸如内核和/或根文件系统的效用节点设备的系统集合。 例如，多系统集合配置可以包括通常被配置为充当“活动”集合的第一系统集合，被配置为在第一系统集合 是不可操作或处于“空闲”状态，以及被配置为在第一和第二系统组不可操作时操作的第三系统组。 在更新系统集合期间，可以将更新包应用于第二“空闲”系统集，而第一“活动”系统集保持可操作。 公用事业节点装置可以包括智能公用事业计量表，传感器，控制装置，变压器，开关，继电器等。

公开(公告)号：US20140173579A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US13717395

申请日：2012-12-17

Applicant: ITRON, INC.

Inventor： Brett McDonald ,  Samuel Lee Whitfield ,  Gregory Shane Barrett ,  Kevin David Guthrie ,  Scott Collins

IPC: G06F9/445

CPC classification number: G06F8/65

Abstract: Software and/or firmware of a utility node device may be updated by utilizing an update package that includes multiple update items related to different types of the software and/or firmware. The utility node device may selectively install one or more of the multiple update items based on a type of the software and/or firmware that is currently installed on the device. The different types of software and/or firmware may relate to different versions of the software and/or firmware and/or different types of hardware. In some instances, an update item of the update package comprises a delta file that contains differences between different versions of the software and/or firmware. The utility node device may comprise a smart utility meter, sensor, control device, transformer, switch, relay, or the like.

Abstract translation: 可以通过利用包括与不同类型的软件和/或固件相关的多个更新项的更新包来更新效用节点设备的软件和/或固件。 实用程序节点设备可以基于当前安装在设备上的软件和/或固件的类型来选择性地安装多个更新项目中的一个或多个。 不同类型的软件和/或固件可以涉及软件和/或固件的不同版本和/或不同类型的硬件。 在某些情况下，更新包的更新项目包括包含软件和/或固件的不同版本之间的差异的增量文件。 公用事业节点装置可以包括智能公用事业计量表，传感器，控制装置，变压器，开关，继电器等。

公开(公告)号：US11074347B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-27

申请号：US16298010

申请日：2019-03-11

Applicant: Itron, Inc.

Inventor： Adithya Krishna Murthy ,  Brett McDonald ,  Krishna Vinay Gambali ,  Daniel Sullivan ,  Kevin David Guthrie

IPC: G06F21/57 ,  G06F16/18 ,  G06F16/13 ,  G06F16/23 ,  G06F16/14 ,  G06F8/65 ,  G06F21/56 ,  H04L29/08

Abstract: A delta file may be assembled for use in updating software on a networked device. The delta file may include at least one manifest, and each manifest may be associated with a subset of files (e.g., replacement and/or upgrade files for the networked device). The subset(s) of files may be selected based on a wide range of criteria. In an example, subsets may be selected based on rules that regulate when files are allowed to change. Subsets may also be defined based on the device associated with the files (e.g., a metrology device or a communications device). Any desired criteria/criterion may be used to define a subset of files. The delta file may be transmitted to the networked device. On the networked device, the subset(s) of files may be verified against data corruption, actions of bad actors, and/or unexpected changes at runtime.

公开(公告)号：US20200293658A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-17

申请号：US16298010

申请日：2019-03-11

Applicant: Itron, Inc.

Inventor： Adithya Krishna Murthy ,  Brett McDonald ,  Krishna Vinay Gambali ,  Daniel Sullivan ,  Kevin David Guthrie

IPC: G06F21/57 ,  G06F16/13 ,  G06F16/14 ,  G06F16/23 ,  G06F16/18 ,  G06F8/65 ,  G06F21/56 ,  H04L29/08

Abstract: A delta file may be assembled for use in updating software on a networked device. The delta file may include at least one manifest, and each manifest may be associated with a subset of files (e.g., replacement and/or upgrade files for the networked device). The subset(s) of files may be selected based on a wide range of criteria. In an example, subsets may be selected based on rules that regulate when files are allowed to change. Subsets may also be defined based on the device associated with the files (e.g., a metrology device or a communications device). Any desired criteria/criterion may be used to define a subset of files. The delta file may be transmitted to the networked device. On the networked device, the subset(s) of files may be verified against data corruption, actions of bad actors, and/or unexpected changes at runtime.

公开(公告)号：US09027035B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-05

申请号：US13717462

申请日：2012-12-17

Applicant: Itron, Inc.

Inventor： Samuel Lee Whitfield ,  Gregory Shane Barrett ,  Michael Clarence Miller ,  Kevin David Guthrie

IPC: G06F9/44 ,  G06F9/46 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F9/54 ,  G07C5/08 ,  H04L12/841 ,  H04L12/833

CPC classification number: G06F9/546 ,  G06F2209/548 ,  G07C5/085 ,  H04L47/28 ,  H04L47/31

Abstract: The techniques described herein implement an operating system that can reliably process time sensitive information in non real-time manner. Thus, the operating system described herein is capable of processing an instance of time sensitive input during a time period after the instance of time sensitive input is received (e.g., at a future point in time). To accomplish this, the techniques timestamp each instance of time sensitive input when it is received at a device. The techniques then store the timestamped instance of time sensitive input in a temporary queue, and make the timestamped instance available to the operating system at a time period after the time period when it is received, as indicated by the timestamp. Additional techniques described herein prioritize the activation of a driver configured to receive the time sensitive information during a boot sequence or a reboot sequence.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的技术实现了可以以非实时方式可靠地处理时间敏感信息的操作系统。 因此，本文描述的操作系统能够在接收到时间敏感输入的实例（例如，在未来的时间点）之后的时间段期间处理时间敏感输入的实例。 为了实现这一点，技术在设备上接收时间敏感输入的每个实例时间戳。 然后，技术将时间敏感输入的时间戳实例存储在临时队列中，并使时间戳记的实例在其被接收的时间段之后的时间段对操作系统可用，如时间戳所指示的。 在此描述的附加技术优先考虑配置成在引导顺序或重启序列期间接收时间敏感信息的驱动器的激活。

公开(公告)号：US20150095900A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14566333

申请日：2014-12-10

Applicant: ITRON, INC.

Inventor： Brett McDonald ,  Samuel Lee Whitfield ,  Gregory Shane Barrett ,  Kevin David Guthrie ,  Scott Michael Collins

IPC: G06F9/445

CPC classification number: G06F8/65 ,  G06F11/1433

Abstract: A system set of a utility node device, such as a kernel and/or root file system, may be updated by utilizing a multi-system set configuration. For example, the multi-system set configuration may include a first system set that is generally configured to act as an “active” set, a second system set (e.g., “idle” set) that is configured to operate when the first system set is non-operational or in an “idle” state, and a third system set that is configured to operate when the first and second system sets are non-operational. During an update of a system set, an update package may be applied to the second “idle” system set, while the first “active” system set remains operational. The utility node device may comprise a smart utility meter, sensor, control device, transformer, switch, relay, or the like.

Abstract translation: 可以通过利用多系统集合配置来更新诸如内核和/或根文件系统的效用节点设备的系统集合。 例如，多系统集合配置可以包括通常被配置为充当“活动”集合的第一系统集合，被配置为当第一系统集合 是不可操作或处于“空闲”状态，以及被配置为在第一和第二系统组不可操作时操作的第三系统组。 在更新系统集合期间，可以将更新包应用于第二“空闲”系统集，而第一“活动”系统集保持可操作。 公用事业节点装置可以包括智能公用事业计量表，传感器，控制装置，变压器，开关，继电器等。

公开(公告)号：US08938730B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-20

申请号：US13717418

申请日：2012-12-17

Applicant: Itron, Inc.

Inventor： Brett McDonald ,  Samuel Lee Whitfield ,  Gregory Shane Barrett ,  Kevin David Guthrie ,  Scott Collins

IPC: G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F8/65 ,  G06F11/1433

Abstract: A system set of a utility node device, such as a kernel and/or root file system, may be updated by utilizing a multi-system set configuration. For example, the multi-system set configuration may include a first system set that is generally configured to act as an “active” set, a second system set (e.g., “idle” set) that is configured to operate when the first system set is non-operational or in an “idle” state, and a third system set that is configured to operate when the first and second system sets are non-operational. During an update of a system set, an update package may be applied to the second “idle” system set, while the first “active” system set remains operational. The utility node device may comprise a smart utility meter, sensor, control device, transformer, switch, relay, or the like.

Abstract translation: 可以通过利用多系统集合配置来更新诸如内核和/或根文件系统的效用节点设备的系统集合。 例如，多系统集合配置可以包括通常被配置为充当“活动”集合的第一系统集合，被配置为当第一系统集合 是不可操作或处于“空闲”状态，以及被配置为在第一和第二系统组不可操作时操作的第三系统组。 在更新系统集合期间，可以将更新包应用于第二“空闲”系统集，而第一“活动”系统集保持可操作。 公用事业节点装置可以包括智能公用事业计量表，传感器，控制装置，变压器，开关，继电器等。