The computer programs in redundant, high-reliability systems can be updated in real-time, without a service outage by performing a memory-to-memory data transfer. Old data structures from the primary computer are assembled into a predetermined block of data that is transferred to the secondary, redundant...http://www.google.fr/patents/US6138274?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US6138274 - Method and apparatus for updating an online computer program
Method and apparatus for updating an online computer program