18571111. Software Update Management for Vehicles simplified abstract (Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft)

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Software Update Management for Vehicles

Organization Name

Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft

Inventor(s)

Jörg Francis of Braunschweig (DE)

Software Update Management for Vehicles - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18571111 titled 'Software Update Management for Vehicles

The abstract describes a system for managing software updates for vehicles, involving a server providing software updates from a repository to multiple vehicles with computing devices to receive and execute the updates.

  • The system manages software updates for vehicles efficiently.
  • A server provides software updates from a repository.
  • Multiple vehicles with computing devices receive and execute the updates.
  • Enhances the performance and functionality of vehicles through software updates.
  • Streamlines the process of updating software in vehicles.

Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in the automotive industry to ensure vehicles are equipped with the latest software updates for optimal performance and functionality.

Problems Solved: 1. Ensures vehicles have the most up-to-date software for improved performance. 2. Simplifies the process of updating software in multiple vehicles simultaneously.

Benefits: 1. Enhances the overall performance and functionality of vehicles. 2. Increases efficiency in managing software updates for a fleet of vehicles. 3. Reduces the time and effort required to update software in vehicles.

Commercial Applications: This technology can be utilized by automotive manufacturers, fleet management companies, and service centers to efficiently manage software updates for vehicles, improving customer satisfaction and overall performance.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this system ensure the security of software updates for vehicles? 2. What measures are in place to prevent errors or malfunctions during the software update process?


Original Abstract Submitted

The disclosure refers to a system for managing software updates for vehicles, comprising a server computing device configured to provide at least one software update from a software repository, and a plurality of vehicles, each of the vehicles having a vehicle computing device configured to receive and execute the at least one software update.