Firmware updating method of audio playing device and system using same

Abstract

The invention relates to a firmware updating method of an audio playing device, which comprises the following steps of: reading the equipment name and the firmware version number of the audio playing device by a client end; initiating a request for inquiring latest edition application to a server by the client end according to the read information; detecting whether a software version higher than the current equipment firmware exists or not by the server according to the received information; and if so, running a firmware upgrading program. The method of the invention realizes the function of automatically upgrading software through the interaction of the audio playing device, the client end and a server end and reduces the labor quantity of updating work and the error rate of updating, so that a user can solve the software problems occurring in the use process at proper time without recalling and does not need to search the proper software on the net to obtain a newly added function; on one hand, the invention reduces the problems of upgrading dead halt, data loss and the like; and on the other hand, the invention also saves the time and the vigor of the user for searching the proper software. In addition, the invention also provides a firmware updating system using the method.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to digital audio-visual products, in particular to a method for updating firmware of an audio playback device and a system using the method. Background technique [0002] With the continuous development of science and technology and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, electronic products have been widely used in people's lives. Among them, digital audio-visual products, such as MP3 players, have greatly enriched people's lives. [0003] Usually, the time from development to first mass production shipment of a product is constrained by market requirements. With the increasingly fierce market competition, the cycle for manufacturers to launch products is getting shorter and shorter. When products are officially launched on the market, the following situations often occur: (1) Software problems left over due to design defects or incomplete testing Cause customers to encounter problems when using the product; (2...

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With the increasingly fierce market competition, the cycle for manufacturers to launch products is getting shorter and shorter. When products are officially launched on the market, the following situations often occur: (1) Software problems left over due to design defects or incomplete testing Cause customers to encounter problems when using the product; (2) With the emergence of new technologies, customers need some value-added services: In the traditional field of consumer electronics design and production, electronic products are delivered to users as an independent device without any value-added space

However, digital audio-visual products such as MP3 players are updated rapidly, new products emerge in an endless stream, and more and more users are not satisfied with the status quo

[0004] Therefore, with the continuous improvement of technology, the products sold also need to be continuously upgraded. The traditional upgrade method can only be carried out manually by professional and technical personnel.

The manual update process is cumbersome, especially manual update is prone to errors, or the error rate is high, which brings immeasurable losses to the product

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