18289558. FIRMWARE UPDATE TECHNOLOGIES simplified abstract (Intel Corporation)
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FIRMWARE UPDATE TECHNOLOGIES
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Inventor(s)
Murugasamy K. Nachimuthu of Beaverton OR (US)
FIRMWARE UPDATE TECHNOLOGIES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18289558 titled 'FIRMWARE UPDATE TECHNOLOGIES
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method for updating firmware on a device while it is in operation by transferring a service to another device, disabling the device, storing the firmware for access, and resetting the device to execute the updated firmware.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Updating firmware on a device during operation
- Migrating a service to a second device
- Disabling the device temporarily
- Storing firmware for access
- Resetting the device to execute the updated firmware
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in various devices that require firmware updates without interrupting their operation, such as IoT devices, industrial equipment, and computer systems.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the challenge of updating firmware on devices without causing downtime or disruptions to their operation.
Benefits:
- Seamless firmware updates
- Improved device performance
- Enhanced security through timely updates
Commercial Applications: The technology could be valuable in industries where continuous operation of devices is critical, such as manufacturing, healthcare, and telecommunications.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include research on over-the-air firmware updates and remote device management systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly exploring new methods for updating firmware on devices without interrupting their operation, leading to advancements in this field.
Questions about Firmware Updates: 1. How does this technology ensure the security of firmware updates during operation? 2. What are the potential risks associated with updating firmware on devices while they are in use?
Original Abstract Submitted
It includes updating firmware on a device during operation of the device by: migrating a service executing on the device for execution on a second device; causing the device to enter a disabled state; storing the firmware for access by the device; and causing the device to reset, wherein the device reset comprises the device executing the stored firmware. It can include selecting a device to operate as a boot strap processor, wherein the selected device is one of a group of devices that are to execute the updated firmware and wherein the boot strap processor performs the causing the device to enter a disabled state, storing the firmware for access by the device, and causing the device to reset. The group of devices can comprise a group of threads within a central processing unit (CPU) socket. The group of devices can comprise central processing units (CPUs) within a CPU package.
