Method and system for downloading and managing the execution of a list of code objects
CA 2382260 A1 · Owner: General Instrument Corporation · Inventors: Del Sordo, Christopher S.; Poli, Christopher; Makofka, Douglas S.
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A method and system manages and controls the download of programming i.e. code objects, to a set-top terminal connected to a cable television system so as to prevent disruptions to service that may arise if only some of the objects specified are successfully downloaded and might therefore, function , improperly or conflict with existing applications. When the message to download new or additional code objects lists two or more objects to be acquired, the set-top terminal will only enable and execute downloaded objects if all the listed objects are successfully acquired. If only some of the objects the terminal has been instructed to download are acquired those , downloaded objects may …
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