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 date | Sep 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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