Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240176973). UPDATING APPARATUS THAT UPDATES INFORMATION STORED IN STORAGE DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract

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UPDATING APPARATUS THAT UPDATES INFORMATION STORED IN STORAGE DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

MASATAKA Mochizuki of Shizuoka (JP)

UPDATING APPARATUS THAT UPDATES INFORMATION STORED IN STORAGE DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240176973 titled 'UPDATING APPARATUS THAT UPDATES INFORMATION STORED IN STORAGE DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an updating apparatus that updates information stored in a storage device provided in a replacement unit of a predetermined apparatus. The apparatus includes a control unit that reads out usage information stored in the storage device, performs backup processing based on the usage information, and updates the stored information to a default value.

  • Control unit reads usage information stored in the storage device
  • Backup processing stores backup information based on the usage information in a different region
  • Update processing updates the stored information to a default value

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various industries such as electronics, automotive, and manufacturing where updating information in storage devices is necessary.

Problems Solved

1. Ensures that usage information is accurately updated in replacement units 2. Provides a systematic way to backup and update information in storage devices

Benefits

1. Increases efficiency in updating information 2. Reduces the risk of data loss in replacement units

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing Information Update Process in Replacement Units

Possible Prior Art

There may be similar technologies in the field of data storage and backup systems, but specific prior art is not provided in the abstract.

Unanswered Questions

How does the control unit determine the default value for the updated information?

The abstract does not specify how the control unit determines the default value for the updated information.

What is the specific technology used for backup processing in this apparatus?

The abstract does not mention the specific technology or method used for backup processing in this updating apparatus.


Original Abstract Submitted

an updating apparatus that updates information stored in a storage device provided in a replacement unit of a predetermined apparatus includes: a control unit configured to, when initialization processing is started, read out usage information stored in a first region of the storage device and indicating a usage state of the replacement unit, perform backup processing of storing backup information based on the usage information in a target region within one or more second regions different from the first region, and perform update processing of updating the usage information stored in the first region to a first default value.