18624004. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
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RYUHEI Wakita of Kanagawa (JP)
COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18624004 titled 'COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation: The communication apparatus described in the patent application can automatically update its firmware if the user does not confirm or deny the update within a certain time frame.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Display control unit shows a confirmation screen for firmware update.
- Execution unit updates firmware automatically if no user response is received within a set time.
- Firmware data for updates is provided by the server.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in various communication devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers to ensure they are always running on the latest firmware.
Problems Solved: This technology solves the problem of users forgetting or neglecting to manually update their device's firmware, ensuring optimal performance and security.
Benefits:
- Automatic firmware updates improve device performance and security.
- User-friendly interface for confirming or denying updates.
- Saves time and effort for users who may forget to update manually.
Commercial Applications: Automatic firmware update technology can be marketed to manufacturers of communication devices to enhance user experience and device performance. It can also be integrated into software update management systems for businesses.
Prior Art: Prior art related to automatic firmware updates in communication devices can be found in patents related to remote firmware updates and over-the-air software updates.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about the latest advancements in automatic firmware update technology by following research publications in the fields of communication systems and software engineering.
Questions about Automatic Firmware Update Technology: 1. How does automatic firmware update technology improve device security? 2. What are the potential drawbacks of automatic firmware updates in communication devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a communication apparatus that is capable of communicating with a server and that includes: a display control unit configured to display a confirmation screen for receiving an operation on whether update of firmware of the communication apparatus is to be executed or not, on a display unit; and an execution unit configured to execute the update of the firmware of the communication apparatus by using firmware data that is used to update the firmware and that is provided from the server, in a case where a predetermined time elapses from display of the confirmation screen by the display control unit without reception of an instruction of the update of the firmware by a user.
