FOTA: Benefits
Proven and patented Red Bend delta-update technology overcomes over-the-air (OTA) bandwidth and memory constraints.
Proven in hundreds of millions of updates, Red Bend's patented delta-update technology extracts only the essential changes between update package versions, reducing file size by up to 97 percent and lowering device memory and bandwidth requirements, while maintaining 100 percent accuracy.
vRapid Mobile FOTA speeds up flash reprogramming.
By creating compact update packages and using unique methods for managing memory reflashing, vRapid Mobile FOTA significantly reduces the time the phone is out of service for updating and minimizes the user's inconvenience.
vRapid Mobile FOTA raises the acceptance level of updates.
Using unique “background update” technology, vRapid Mobile FOTA can update all and any firmware on the device seamlessly, without intruding on the user experience. With vRapid Mobile, the consumer allows the device to be updated, which does not interfere with device functionality.
vRapid Mobile FOTA optimizes on-device memory.
Using a unique "in-place update" algorithm, vRapid Mobile FOTA requires only minimal working memory to perform updates. This patented technology resolves complex "read before write" issues so that firmware can be updated rapidly without requiring the addition of costly memory.
vRapid Mobile FOTA ensures 100 percent fault-tolerant update integrity and completion.
vRapid Mobile FOTA eliminates the risk of disabling devices due to errors or unexpected disruptions in the update process. In the event of a power loss, it automatically resumes updates from the point of interruption.
vRapid Mobile FOTA ensures security for all stages of the update process.
Using a patented pre-installation verification technique, vRapid Mobile FOTA software verifies that the newly created software version is 100 percent accurate, has not been tampered with and will install properly, before the process begins.
vRapid Mobile FOTA operates with other MDM solutions.
vRapid Mobile FOTA works with existing Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions, and supports all standards-based protocols and devices. Its simple, modular architecture adapts easily to support any update and distribution process.
vRapid Mobile FOTA Update Installer minimizes the on-device footprint.
The Update Installer software requires only one flash sector of 64KB as permanent allocation for both the client agent (about 35KB) and update-specific data to ensure start-to-finish integrity of the update install process.
vRapid Mobile FOTA Update Installer is updatable for the entire device lifecycle.
The Update Installer software itself can be updated OTA, allowing it to be embedded during the manufacturing process and upgraded remotely and transparently, as required, throughout the life of the device.
vRapid Mobile FOTA can be integrated quickly and easily into handset firmware.
The product's unique technology does not require the handset manufacturer to restructure device firmware or intrude into the firmware development tool chain.