Unified firmware upgrading system for multi-architecture storage device

Abstract

The invention provides a unified firmware upgrading system for a multi-architecture storage device, which belongs to the technical field of firmware upgrading, and comprises an integrated firmware package containing firmware; the number of the firmware is at least two, the multiple pieces of firmware are set to be different versions of firmware needing to be upgraded, and the firmware is stored in a preset format. According to the method and the device, the firmware of different versions is arranged in the integrated firmware package, so that the compatibility of firmware upgrading is improved, the firmware upgrading is simpler and more convenient, and the risk of memory device abnormity caused by using wrong firmware is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of firmware upgrade technology, and in particular relates to a unified firmware upgrade system for multi-architecture storage devices. Background Technology

[0002] In embedded systems, smart devices and other fields, embedded storage devices such as eMMC are commonly used as the main storage medium. Due to technological iteration and cost considerations, module manufacturers may use eMMC devices with different main controller models or different NAND flash memory types in the same product line or different generations of devices. Due to the differences in their internal architecture, the firmware programs required by these heterogeneous eMMC devices are usually incompatible with each other.

[0003] In the existing technology, when performing a firmware upgrade, it is necessary to first accurately identify the specific model of the eMMC in the device, and then use a separate firmware package that is completely compatible with it to perform the upgrade.

[0004] This method is cumbersome and prone to errors; using an incorrect firmware FFU may cause storage device malfunctions. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides a unified firmware upgrade system for multi-architecture storage devices, which improves firmware upgrade compatibility, simplifies firmware upgrades, and reduces the risk of storage device malfunctions caused by using incorrect firmware.

[0006] A unified firmware upgrade system for multi-architecture storage devices includes: an integrated firmware package containing firmware.

[0007] The firmware is configured with at least two firmware versions, each of which is a different version of the firmware that needs to be upgraded.

[0008] Preferably, the firmware is stored in a preset format.

[0009] Beneficial effects

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: by setting multiple different versions of the firmware in the integrated firmware package, the compatibility of firmware upgrades is improved, firmware upgrades are made simpler, and the risk of storage device abnormalities caused by using incorrect firmware is reduced. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a unified firmware upgrade system architecture diagram for multi-architecture storage devices. Detailed Implementation

[0012] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

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[0014] As attached Figure 1 As shown:

[0015] A unified firmware upgrade system for multi-architecture storage devices specifically includes:

[0016] Integrated firmware package 1, which contains firmware 2;

[0017] The firmware 2 is configured in at least two ways, and the multiple firmware 2 are respectively configured as different versions of firmware that need to be upgraded.

[0018] In this implementation scheme, specifically, the firmware 2 is stored in a preset format.

[0019] In this implementation scheme, specifically, during firmware upgrade, the eMMC device identifies and extracts a dedicated firmware image from the integrated firmware package 1 according to preset rules, and then performs FFU, which improves the compatibility of firmware upgrade, makes firmware upgrade more convenient, and reduces the risk of storage device abnormalities caused by using incorrect firmware.

[0020] Any technical solution that achieves the above-mentioned technical effects by utilizing the technical solutions described in this invention, or by designing similar technical solutions by those skilled in the art under the inspiration of the technical solutions described in this invention, falls within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A unified firmware upgrade system for multi-architecture storage devices, characterized in that, include: Integrated firmware package (1), which contains firmware (2). The firmware (2) is configured in at least two ways, and the multiple firmware (2) are configured as different versions of firmware that need to be upgraded.

2. The unified firmware upgrade system for multi-architecture storage devices as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Firmware (2) is stored in a preset format.

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