Downloading software from a server to a client

    公开(公告)号:US07523399B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-21

    申请号:US09851402

    申请日:2001-05-08

    IPC分类号: G06F9/445

    CPC分类号: G06F8/60

    摘要: Systems and methods for obtaining and maintaining operable and updated versions of software on a client, which may be a set-top box or a personal computer. A server automatically downloads software updates over a satellite link to a client after such upgrades become available at the server without requiring interaction with a user. Similarly, corrupted software is automatically replaced by the client first automatically detecting if a corrupted state exists in local software or data using a checksum technique. If such corruption is found, the client automatically connects over the Internet to a server that contains a replacement for the corrupted program or data. The client then automatically receives a download of the program or data from the server.