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Firmware update method and system using the same

A firmware update and firmware technology, which is applied in software deployment, program control devices, boot programs, etc., can solve problems such as inconvenient and complicated firmware updates

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-03-25
ATEN INT CO
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However, for general users, traditional firmware update is very complicated and inconvenient

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[0015] FIG. 1 shows a firmware update according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 1 , a plurality of firmware update systems 110 , 120 and 130 can be connected to a server 140 through a network 100 for firmware update. The firmware update system can be any processor-based electronic device. The server 140 may store various versions of firmware of the corresponding firmware update system. The network 100 may include the Internet (Internet), an Ethernet network (Ethernet), a local area network (Local Area Network, LAN), a wide area network (Wide Area Network, WAN), and / or a wireless network, and the like. The server 140 may be a node device, a website, or a database in the network 100 . The firmware update system can be connected to the network 100 and the firmware can be downloaded by the server 140 .

[0017] FIG. 2 shows a firmware update system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] The firmware update system 200 ...

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Abstract

A firmware update method and a system using the same are provided. The firmware update system comprises a device, a storage unit comprising a boot block code, and a network interface controller. When the system boots, the device executes the boot clock code, and determines whether an update alert exists. When the system boots, the network interface controller connects to a web server via Internet, downloads firmware from the web server, and generates the update alert after the firmware is downloaded. In response to the update alert, the device selects the firmware to be updated as an active code to the storage unit. The systems reboots after the firmware is updated to the device.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a method and system for updating firmware, and more particularly, to a method and system for automatically updating firmware through a network. Background technique [0002] At present, many devices are special-purpose computers, with specific firmware for executing corresponding functions. The firmware can be a computer program, or a binary image file stored in a storage unit, such as the flash memory of the device itself. [0003] Typically, the device requires a firmware update. Firmware updates can continue to correct bugs in the firmware, address functionality-related issues, and / or improve device performance and reliability after the device is shipped. Traditionally, firmware updates have to be performed manually by a user using software tools in the context of an operating system. In this method, the user must know how to operate the software tool and have relevant updated technology and knowledge. However, f...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G06F9/445
CPCG06F9/4401G06F8/65
Inventor 洪上清
Owner ATEN INT CO
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