Sensor Software Update Sequencing With Automatic Identifier Allocation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing software update methods for electronic devices, particularly sensors in battery trays, are inefficient and prone to human error due to the manual assignment of unique identifiers, requiring numerous operations even for identical software versions.

Innovation Solution

A software update apparatus and system that automatically generates and transmits unique identifiers and software to target devices in a programmed sequence, eliminating the need for manual intervention and reducing human error.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual identifier allocation is performed for each sensor during software update, then each sensor can be assigned a unique identifier, but the process becomes time-consuming and prone to human error

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccuracy of identifier assignmentVSAvoidsoftware update time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The software update apparatus automatically generates and allocates identifiers to sensors without human intervention. The controller reads sensor information, generates unique identifiers, and transmits them to the appropriate sensors automatically, making the system self-sufficient in the identifier allocation process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The manual mechanical process of human operators assigning identifiers is replaced with an automated electronic system. The controller uses communication protocols to automatically transmit identifiers to sensors, substituting the mechanical human operation with an automated electronic control system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If hundreds of thousands of sensors are updated individually with manual identifier assignment, then each sensor receives correct software, but the operational complexity and potential for errors increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecorrectness of software installationVSAvoidease of software update process

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The software update apparatus is designed to handle multiple sensors simultaneously with a single system. The controller can manage identifier generation and software transmission to numerous sensors through a unified process, making the system versatile and efficient for large-scale sensor updates.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically manages the entire identifier allocation and software distribution process without requiring human operators to manually configure each sensor. The controller autonomously reads sensor information, generates identifiers, and transmits software packages.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If human operators perform identifier allocation tasks, then flexibility in assignment is maintained, but the possibility of human error increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility in identifier assignmentVSAvoiderror rate in identifier assignment

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The human operator's manual identifier allocation process is replaced with an automated controller that generates and assigns identifiers electronically. This substitution eliminates human errors while maintaining the ability to assign unique identifiers to each sensor through automated reading of sensor information.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS20260037248A1Software Update Apparatus and Method

Publication Date: 2026.02.05 LG ENERGY SOLUTION LTD

AI summary

A software update apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a communication unit connected to enable communication with a target device; and a controller unit configured to generate an identifier corresponding to the a target device and transmit the identifier and software corresponding to the target device to the target device through the communication unit.