Patent ID: 6047128
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A system for downloading new software, the system having a module which includes a control circuit and a storage device for storing the new software, and the system having a loading device for delivering the new software to the module whose control circuit is arranged to store the new software in the storage device, after reception of an appropriate instruction, wherein the new software comprises system software, at least consisting of operating software and downloading software, and also comprises new application software for controlling at least one component coupled to the module, wherein during operational use of the at least one component a first part of the storage device is arranged to store the new system software and a second part of the storage device is arranged to store the new application software, and wherein during the downloading of the new system software the control circuit is arranged to erase the first part of the storage device, after the storage of the new system software in the second part of the storage device, and to transfer subsequently the new system software from the second part to the first part of the storage device.