Sony patents method to sync software across connected devices
Sony has filed a patent for a method that automatically updates software on multiple connected electronic devices to ensure they run compatible versions. The system identifies the specific devices linked together and adjusts their software to match a working combination. This approach is designed for systems like drones where multiple parts must work together seamlessly.
In the filing’s own words
The present technology relates to an information processing method, an electronic device, and a program capable of appropriately updating software. A combination of software that can be used in combination in a plurality of electronic devices is specified on the basis of the plurality of electronic devices connected. Then, the software of the electronic device is updated such that the software of the plurality of electronic devices becomes the combination specified. The present technology can be applied to update firmware (FW) or the like of various systems to which a plurality of electronic devices can be attached, such as a drone system, for example.
What exactly they claim (claim 1)
1. An information processing method comprising: specifying a combination of software that can be used in combination in a plurality of electronic devices on a basis of the plurality of electronic devices connected; and updating the software of the electronic device such that the software of the plurality of electronic devices becomes the combination specified.
Facts
- Company
- Sony (SONY GROUP CORPORATION)
- Official title
- INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND PROGRAM
- Publication number
- US20260288444A1
- Application number
- 19474364
- Filed
- Apr 8, 2024
- Published
- Sep 24, 2026
- Inventors
- 2
- Claims
- 15
Classified under
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Summaries are simplified from the filing’s own abstract and first claim. A patent filing is not a product announcement.
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