System and method for preparing vehicle for remote reflash event

摘要

Implementations of the present disclosure contemplate utilizing the communicative connections between a telematics service provider (TSP) and a telematics unit in a vehicle to schedule a remote reflash event, issue instructions to the vehicle to prepare for the remote reflash event, and to administer the remote reflash event. A TSP may determine that the vehicle is presently running software for which an update is desirable. Thereafter, the TSP may transmit instructions to the vehicle to make preparations for the remote reflash event. In some implementations, the instructions may cause the vehicle to obtain a higher level of battery charge during its next drive cycle or charging event in anticipation of the remote reflash event.

主权项

1. A method, implemented at a server operated by a telematics service provider (TSP), for preparing a vehicle equipped with a telematics unit for a remote reflash event, the method comprising:
determining that the vehicle is a candidate for a remote reflash event; scheduling a remote reflash event for the vehicle; and transmitting, to the telematics unit, a notification of the scheduled remote reflash event; wherein the notification of the scheduled remote reflash event operates as an instruction to the vehicle charging system to charge a battery at the vehicle to a pending reflash stored energy level exceeding a default stored energy level, which is specified for the battery when a reflash event is not pending, during a drive cycle that occurs prior to the remote reflash event.