18341808. SERVER, NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM, AND SOFTWARE UPDATE METHOD simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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SERVER, NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM, AND SOFTWARE UPDATE METHOD

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Tomoyasu Ishikawa of Nagoya-shi (JP)

SERVER, NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM, AND SOFTWARE UPDATE METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18341808 titled 'SERVER, NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM, AND SOFTWARE UPDATE METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a server configured to update software of a control device of a vehicle through wireless communication. The server determines whether to send license information to the vehicle or to a user terminal with administrator rights, based on the content of the software update.

  • The server includes one or more memories storing a program.
  • The server includes one or more processors that execute the program.
  • The processors control the sending of license information based on the software update content.

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      1. Potential Applications
  • Automotive industry for updating software in vehicles.
  • Fleet management systems for remote software updates.
      1. Problems Solved
  • Ensures only authorized users can approve software updates.
  • Streamlines the process of obtaining approval for software updates.
      1. Benefits
  • Enhanced security by controlling access to software updates.
  • Efficient management of software updates in vehicles.


Original Abstract Submitted

A server is configured to update software of a control device of a vehicle through wireless communication. The server includes: one or more memories storing a program; and one or more processors configured to execute the program, wherein the one or more processors are configured to control, according to content of the software update, whether to send license information to the vehicle or to send the license information to a user terminal that is operable by a user who has administrator rights on the vehicle, the license information being information for obtaining approval for the software update from the user.