18333683. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF PREVENTING DELAY OF EXECUTION OF PERIODICALLY EXECUTED PROCESSING, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF PREVENTING DELAY OF EXECUTION OF PERIODICALLY EXECUTED PROCESSING, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

TAKAHIRO Fujimura of Saitama (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF PREVENTING DELAY OF EXECUTION OF PERIODICALLY EXECUTED PROCESSING, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18333683 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF PREVENTING DELAY OF EXECUTION OF PERIODICALLY EXECUTED PROCESSING, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that prevents delays in periodically executed processing due to firmware updates. The apparatus controls the execution of firmware update processing based on a predetermined condition.

  • The information processing apparatus prevents delays in periodically executed processing caused by firmware updates.
  • The firmware update processing is controlled based on a predetermined condition.
  • The CPU determines whether to execute the update processing immediately or after the completion of the periodically executed processing.
  • The timing of the predetermined condition and the start time of the periodically executed processing are taken into account for decision-making.

Potential Applications

  • This technology can be applied in various information processing devices such as computers, smartphones, and IoT devices.
  • It can be particularly useful in systems that require uninterrupted execution of periodically executed processing, such as real-time monitoring systems or industrial automation systems.

Problems Solved

  • Firmware updates often cause delays in periodically executed processing, leading to potential disruptions or inefficiencies in system operations.
  • This technology solves the problem of balancing the need for firmware updates with the need for uninterrupted execution of periodic processing.

Benefits

  • Prevents delays in periodically executed processing caused by firmware updates, ensuring smooth system operations.
  • Allows for more efficient management of firmware updates by controlling their execution based on predetermined conditions.
  • Reduces the risk of system disruptions or inefficiencies during firmware updates.


Original Abstract Submitted

An information processing apparatus capable of preventing execution of periodically executed processing from being delayed due to update of firmware. Execution of update processing for updating the firmware of the information processing apparatus is controlled according to satisfaction of a predetermined condition. A CPU controls, based on a timing at which the predetermined condition is satisfied and a start time of periodically executed processing which is periodically executed by the information processing apparatus, whether to execute the update processing without waiting for completion of the periodically executed processing or execute the update processing after the completion of the periodically executed processing.

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