18546537. METHOD FOR OPERATING A CONTROL DEVICE, AND CONTROL DEVICE simplified abstract (Robert Bosch GmbH)

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METHOD FOR OPERATING A CONTROL DEVICE, AND CONTROL DEVICE

Organization Name

Robert Bosch GmbH

Inventor(s)

Jan Pepke of Remseck A.n. (DE)

METHOD FOR OPERATING A CONTROL DEVICE, AND CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18546537 titled 'METHOD FOR OPERATING A CONTROL DEVICE, AND CONTROL DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application abstract describes a method for operating a control device for a vehicle, involving the storage of software in a first version and an item of control information. The control device is designed to receive software in a second version, different from the first version, and store it in a memory unit, with the second version identifiable by an indication.

  • Explanation of the patent/innovation:
 * Software in different versions can be stored and installed on the control device.
 * The control device checks if the installation of the software is permitted based on the indication and control information.
 * If permitted, the software is stored in the memory unit for operation.
  • Potential applications of this technology:
 * Automotive industry for updating vehicle control systems.
 * Industrial machinery for upgrading control devices.
  • Problems solved by this technology:
 * Ensures compatibility and security of software updates.
 * Facilitates efficient management of control device operations.
  • Benefits of this technology:
 * Allows for seamless software updates on control devices.
 * Enhances performance and functionality of the control device.
  • Potential commercial applications of this technology:
 * Software development companies for creating update mechanisms.
 * Vehicle manufacturers for implementing advanced control systems.
  • Possible prior art:
 * Prior art related to software update mechanisms in control devices.
      1. Unanswered Questions:
        1. What is the specific indication used to identify the software versions?

The abstract does not specify the exact method or technology used to indicate and differentiate between software versions.

        1. How does the control device handle potential conflicts between different software versions?

The abstract does not detail the process by which the control device resolves conflicts that may arise from installing different software versions.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method for operating a control device for a vehicle, in which software in a first version intended for an operation of the control device and an item of control information are stored. The control device is developed to receive the software intended for the operation of the control device in a second version, which differs from the first version, and to store it in a memory unit, the second version being identifiable by an indication identifying the software. The method includes: receiving at least one indication which identifies the software to be installed; checking whether storing of the software to be installed is permitted based on the indication identifying the software to be installed and the control information; and if the storing of the software to be installed is permitted, storing the software to be installed in the memory unit.

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