Network TV Firmware Update Segmentation and Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
In network TV systems, users face difficulties in updating firmware efficiently, as current methods require updating all software at once, which is time-consuming and lacks user control, making it inconvenient to select or stop updates mid-process, leading to wasted time and frustration.
Innovation Solution
A method and device for updating firmware on network TVs that allow users to select and prioritize updates, display update information, and control the update process using a user interface, enabling users to stop or change the update order at any time through simple remote controller operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If batch update of all firmware is performed, then all content providers' firmware are updated, but update time becomes very long (tens of minutes) and user control is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The firmware update process is segmented into individual update tasks for each content provider. Users can select which content providers' firmware to update and in what order, dividing the batch update into manageable, controllable segments rather than updating everything at once.
Solution Approach 2:
The update process becomes dynamic and interactive rather than static and automatic. Users can start, pause, and resume updates at any time, and the system adapts to user actions by maintaining progress state, allowing flexible control over the update timeline.
2Reliability
If batch update of all firmware is performed, then all content providers' firmware are updated, but user cannot control which firmware updates first or stop midway
Solution Approach 1:
The update list is segmented and displayed in a structured manner, allowing users to see individual firmware updates as separate, controllable items. Users can select specific content providers to update first and control the update sequence through intuitive interface elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides continuous visual feedback showing which firmware is being updated, what the progress is, and what remains. This feedback mechanism gives users confidence and control, allowing them to monitor the process and make informed decisions about pausing or resuming updates.
3Ease of operation
If update is stopped midway, then user can stop unwanted updates, but already updated contents are cancelled and must be reupdated from first
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by downloading and preparing firmware update files before the actual installation. When users pause or stop an update, the prepared files remain available and can be resumed from where they left off, eliminating the need to restart from the beginning.
Solution Approach 2:
The system prepares a buffer by downloading and storing firmware update files in advance during the download phase. This cushioning ensures that when updates are paused or interrupted, the necessary files are already available for quick resumption, preventing time loss from re-downloading already fetched content.
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AI summary
A method of updating dedicated firmwares of a plurality of content providers in a network TV system is provided. A user interface allows easy and intuitive control of the update so that the firmwares according to the content providers can be updated in accordance with a user's desired order and type on the network.