Method and related device for updating firmware code stored in non-volatile memory
US7325231B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/65
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A non-volatile memory is installed in an electronic device. A method for updating a firmware code stored in a non-volatile memory includes: providing an updating control unit having a command set; providing the updating control unit with a trigger signal to enable at least one command of the command set; and utilizing the updating control unit to read/write the non-volatile memory according to the enabled command to update the firmware code. Wherein each command of the command set is a memory read/write command. The method further includes updating at least one command of the command set in real time. The present invention further provides an electronic device corresponding to the method.
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