Wireless Firmware Burning Apparatus Multi-Channel Efficiency
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firmware burning apparatuses are limited by low production efficiency due to wired connections and high costs associated with human-computer interaction, as they typically require a single PC connection and expensive touch display screens for interaction.
Innovation Solution
A wireless burning apparatus connected to a terminal device via a wireless communication module, allowing for flexible control and high production efficiency by transmitting firmware wirelessly and utilizing peripheral interfaces for simultaneous multi-channel burning, thereby reducing costs and eliminating storage capacity limitations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a wired connection is used for firmware burning, then the connection is stable, but the production efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical wired connection system with a wireless communication system. The burning apparatus uses wireless communication modules to transmit firmware and control signals, eliminating the need for physical cable connections between the upper computer and the burning device, thereby improving production efficiency while maintaining connection stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a wireless communication module as an intermediary between the upper computer and the burning apparatus. This module enables data transmission without direct physical contact, serving as a mediator that bridges the gap between the control system and the burning system while enhancing operational flexibility.
2Ease of operation
If human-computer interaction modules such as display screen and touchpad are added, then the user experience is improved, but the burning cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the human-computer interaction functions from the burning apparatus itself and relocates them to the upper computer. The burning device focuses solely on the burning function, while the upper computer provides the display screen, touchpad, and other interaction modules, thereby reducing the cost of the burning apparatus while maintaining good user experience.
Solution Approach 2:
The upper computer serves multiple functions: it acts as both the control interface (providing display and touchpad) and the firmware storage device. By leveraging the existing capabilities of the upper computer, the patent avoids duplicating these functions in the burning apparatus, thus reducing overall system cost.
3Productivity
If one upper computer is connected to one burning apparatus, then the connection is simple, but the production efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the burning system into multiple independent channels, each capable of burning operations. The burning apparatus can simultaneously handle multiple target boards through different peripheral interfaces, allowing parallel processing and significantly improving production efficiency while maintaining simple connection architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple peripheral interfaces (such as USB, SWD, JTAG) within a single burning apparatus, enabling it to simultaneously connect to and burn multiple target boards. This merging of multiple interface types into one unified device allows for multi-channel burning operations without requiring separate upper computers.
4Ease of operation
If wired connection is used for firmware transmission, then the transmission is reliable, but the control flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical wired connection with wireless communication technology. The wireless communication module enables flexible positioning and movement of the burning apparatus without being constrained by cable length or connection points, thereby significantly improving control flexibility while maintaining transmission reliability through error correction protocols.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a burning apparatus and system. The burning apparatus includes: a processor, a wireless communication module, at least one peripheral interface, and a memory; the processor is electrically connected to the wireless communication module, the peripheral interface, and the memory, respectively; the memory is configured to store to-be-burned firmware and a system program required for operating the burning apparatus; the processor is configured to start the system program to control the wireless communication module to be wirelessly connected to a terminal device, and receive, through the wireless communication module, the to-be-burned firmware transmitted by the terminal device; and the processor is also configured to be electrically connected to at least one target board through the at least one peripheral interface, and write the to-be-burned firmware to the at least one target board through the at least one peripheral interface.