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Multiplexer selecting one of input/output data from a low pin count interface and a program information to update a firmware device from a communication interface

US6718407B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 30, 1999
Grant dateApr 6, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/65
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is a method and apparatus to self update a firmware device. A communication interface receives programming information. A parser coupled to the communication interface to parse the programming information into control commands and program data.

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