| 摘要 |
This method and apparatus set out an updating system to convert an OLD input file (34) into a NEW file (40) with a distributed patch file (36). The OLD input file (34) is examined to locate strings in it which are stored in a table; the NEW file is tested for matches (perfect matches are not mandated) which are stored. In an iterative process, matches are refined and optimized , resulting in a smaller and more easily distributed patch file (36). The patc h file (36) can be sent to locations where the OLD input file (34) is converte d by the patch file into a NEW file (40).
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