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A network upgrade method of the TFTP-based IPTV STB software

A network upgrade and software upgrade technology, applied to color TV parts, TV system parts, electrical components, etc., can solve problems such as difficult software updates, meet user needs, reduce operating costs, and meet user needs Effect

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-08-01
INST OF ACOUSTICS CHINESE ACAD OF SCI
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[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the defect that the software is not easy to update after a large number of set-top boxes enter the user's family, thereby providing a network update method for the set-top box software

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[0030] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0031] Before describing the set-top box software network upgrading method of the present invention, the IPTV system will be described first. Figure 1 is a diagram of the connection mode of the IPTV system. The set-top box at the user end of the IPTV system is connected to the DHCP server, DNS server, and TFTP server at the server end of the system through the network.

[0032] The DHCP server is used to send network parameters such as IP address information, gateway address information, subnet mask, and DNS server information to the set-top box.

[0033] The DNS server sends the IP address of the TFTP server where the upgrade file is located to the set-top box.

[0034] The TFTP server is used to run the TFTP server software and store the files to be downloaded. The files to be downloaded include upgrade configuration files and application pr...

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The disclosed network upgrading method for IPTV set-top box (STB) software based on TFTP comprises: during loading Boot Loader, selected downloading the upgrade program through TFTP server-client mode; after identifying validity, automatic upgrading the STB. This invention can prolong the service time of STB, reduces system cost, and provides better service for user.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to an Internet television (IPTV) system, in particular to an emerging business model combining computer broadband network and multimedia data service and updating of terminal set-top box equipment software in the IPTV system. Background technique [0002] The IPTV system is what people call the Internet TV system, which is a modern high-tech media communication system that combines traditional TV with broadband network technology. It changes the passive and one-way transmission operation mode of traditional TV. With the help of smooth broadband Internet technology, it innovatively introduces audience interaction into the process of viewing and selecting TV programs. Its interactivity greatly expands people's understanding of TV programs. The range of choices and autonomy are undoubtedly the biggest attraction for users, so the application prospect is bright. [0003] Considering the universality of the existing traditional TV, in...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H04N5/00H04N7/24G06F9/445H04L29/00H04N21/458
Inventor 王劲林单明辉张超孙鹏胡建良李挺屹
Owner INST OF ACOUSTICS CHINESE ACAD OF SCI
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