UTILITY NODE SOFTWARE/FIRMWARE UPDATE THROUGH A MULTI-TYPE PACKAGE

摘要

Software and/or firmware of a utility node device may be updated by utilizing an update package that includes multiple update items related to different types of the software and/or firmware. The utility node device may selectively install one or more of the multiple update items based on a type of the software and/or firmware that is currently installed on the device. The different types of software and/or firmware may relate to different versions of the software and/or firmware and/or different types of hardware. In some instances, an update item of the update package comprises a delta file that contains differences between different versions of the software and/or firmware. The utility node device may comprise a smart utility meter, sensor, control device, transformer, switch, relay, or the like.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
under control of a utility node of a utility node network, the utility node being configured with specific executable instructions; receiving an update package comprising a plurality of update items for updating different types of software and/or firmware stored on the utility node; identifying one or more of the plurality of update items to apply to the utility node; and updating the software and/or firmware of the utility node by applying the one or more identified update items to the utility node while refraining from applying one or more other update items of the plurality of update items.