Wireless delivery of software updates
An over-the-air update (or OTA update), also known as over-the-air programming (or OTA programming),[1] is an update to an embedded system that is delivered through a wireless network, such as Wi-Fi or a cellular network.[2][3][4]
These embedded systems include mobile phones, tablets, set-top boxes, cars and telecommunications equipment.
OTA updates for cars and internet of things devices can also be called firmware over-the-air (FOTA).[5][6]
Various components may be updated OTA, including the device's operating system, applications, configuration settings, or parameters like encryption keys.
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- ^ Kathiresh, M.; Neelaveni, R. (2021-04-24). Automotive Embedded Systems: Key Technologies, Innovations, and Applications. Springer Nature. pp. 94–95. ISBN 978-3-030-59897-6.
- ^ Maglaras, Leandros; Kantzavelou, Ioanna (2021-10-14). Cybersecurity Issues in Emerging Technologies. CRC Press (Taylor & Francis). doi:10.1201/9781003109952. ISBN 9780367626174.
- ^ Rayes, Ammar; Salam, Samer (2019). Internet of Things From Hype to Reality: The Road to Digitization. Cham: Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-99516-8. ISBN 978-3-319-99515-1.