SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMICALLY UPDATING SOFTWARE IN A PROTOCOL GATEWAY

摘要

A method for dynamically updating software modules comprises loading a new software module (1918-1924) to replace an existing software module. Before the old software module is terminated, however, a check is run (1928) to determine if the old software module is engaged in, or being used by, any existing routines, such as an existing communication session. If the old software module is being used, then it can be preserved. Once the old software module is no longer being used, then (1930) it can be terminate and all new routines can be configured (1926) to use the new software module.