SUNNYVALE, Calif. — April
10, 2006 — InnoPath Software,
the industry leader in over-the-air
(OTA) mobile device management, today
announced that it has received two
new patents (Numbers 7,007,049 and
7,003,534) from the United States Patent
and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The first patent (7,007,049) recognizes
InnoPath’s unique method for supporting
device memory management during electronic
file updating. This technology allows
the creation of larger contiguous blocks
of free or unused memory within the Flash
ROM program or coding area by moving
existing blocks to create larger ‘free
memory’ areas that can be used
for larger software updates. This function
is similar to defragging a hard drive
on a personal computer.
The second patent (7,003,534) recognizes
a new method of generating different
files using module information of embedded
software components. The software component
distributor (SCD) generates a new map
file, hex file and device memory map
(DMM). The SCD compares the new DMM and
the corresponding original DMM, after
the comparison is made the SCD inserts
new data. Checking a module by its name
and version is more efficient since modules
can be many megabytes in size.
“These two new patents illustrate
InnoPath’s strong commitment to
innovation for the mobile device market,” said
Dr. Tom London, vice president, research
and development at InnoPath. “Our
design teams are not just looking to
create ordinary products, the goal is
to make the fastest and most efficient
technologies available. Being awarded
these patents is a testament to the company’s
hard work when it comes to bringing innovative
technologies to the market.”
InnoPath’s two new technologies
will enable mobile device users to experience
enhanced speed when downloading new files
or updates and give providers the ability
to fully utilize a device’s memory
capabilities. As mobile devices become
more advanced and powerful applications
are used it is vital that service providers
and mobile device manufacturers incorporate
these news technologies to enhance the
user’s experience.
Leading operators and handset manufacturers
have selected InnoPath’s OTA
technology as the preferred carrier-grade
mobile device management solution.
InnoPath is the first OTA device management
company to actively update handset
firmware in commercial deployments,
and has helped to bring the first commercialized
OTA-capable mobile phones to market.
Today, millions of subscribers’ handsets
have already been updated with OTA
technology provided by InnoPath. With
InnoPath’s proven OTA device
management solution, operators and
handset manufacturers reduce risk,
accelerate time to market for new products
and services, increase customer satisfaction
and retention, lower operating costs
and increase revenue — offering
a clear service differentiation.
