CN107193575A - Information processor, information processing system and information processing method - Google Patents
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Abstract
The embodiment of the present invention provides a kind of information processor, information processing system and information processing method, and the information processor includes：Storage part, it stores the 1st version information of firmware；Communication unit, it sends the 1st version information to other information processing unit, and/or second edition this information for receiving that other information processing unit sends；Determining section, it is based on the 1st and second edition this information, determines that an information processing apparatus is set to renewal source；Request unit, in the case that it is other information processing unit in the renewal source, the request for updating firmware is sent to other information processing unit；And firmware update section, it is updated according to the firmware data of reception to the firmware of the information processor.By the embodiment of the present invention, the labour that firmware renewal can be mitigated and time, and the firmware for the information processor that can not be attached with management server can be updated.
Description
Technical field
The present invention relates to message area, more particularly to a kind of information processor, information processing system and information processing side
Method.
Background technology
There is the firmware (Firmware, FW) to information processor (such as image processing system) in the prior art
The device being updated, for example, having been recorded in patent document 1 (Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication 2006-255955A) by Web
Connect and the firmware of information processor is updated.
It should be noted that the introduction of technical background is intended merely to above it is convenient technical scheme is carried out it is clear,
Complete explanation, and facilitate the understanding of those skilled in the art and illustrate.Can not be merely because these schemes be in this hair
Bright background section is set forth and thinks that above-mentioned technical proposal is known to those skilled in the art.
The content of the invention
In the prior art, when the firmware to multiple information processors is updated, personal computer is being used
(Personal Computer, PC) firmware of information processor is updated in the case of, it is necessary to will each believe
Breath processing unit is attached and carried out respectively the renewal of firmware with PC；And be connected by network with management server
Connect in the case of being updated with the firmware to information processor, it is necessary to ensure that each information processor can be with
Management server is connected to carry out the renewal of firmware.
So, in the case where being updated using PC to firmware, due to needing PC respectively to each information processing
Device is operated, and is compared cost labour and time, and very complicated；And information processor be in can not be with pipe
In the state of reason server is connected, there is a situation where that the firmware of the information processor can not be updated.
The embodiment of the present invention provides a kind of information processor, information processing system and information processing method, it is therefore intended that
Mitigate the labour being updated to the firmware of information processor and time, and can be to that can not enter with management server
The firmware of the information processor of row connection is updated.
One side according to embodiments of the present invention is there is provided a kind of information processor, and it passes through network and other information
Processing unit is attached, and described information processing unit includes：
Storage part, it stores the 1st version information and the 1st firmware data of the firmware of described information processing unit；
Communication unit, it sends the 1st version information to the other information processing unit, and/or receive it is described its
Second edition this information that his information processor is sent；
Determining section, it is based on the 1st version information and described this information of second edition, by described information processing unit and
A station information processing unit in the other information processing unit is defined as renewal source；
Request unit, in the case that it is the other information processing unit in the renewal source, by the communication unit to
The other information processing unit sends the request for updating firmware；
Firmware update section, the 2nd firmware number that its described other information processing unit received according to the communication unit is sent
According to being updated to the firmware of described information processing unit.
Other side according to embodiments of the present invention is there is provided a kind of information processing system, and it at least includes passing through network
The 1st information processor and the 2nd information processor of connection,
1st information processor includes：
1st storage part, it stores the 1st version information and the 1st firmware of the firmware of the 1st information processor
Data；
1st communication unit, it sends the 1st version information to the 2nd information processor, and/or receives institute
State second edition this information of the 2nd information processor transmission；
1st determining section, it is based on the 1st version information and described this information of second edition, at the 1st information
A station information processing unit in reason device and the 2nd information processor is defined as renewal source；
1st request unit, in the case that it is the 2nd information processor in the renewal source, passes through the described 1st
Communication unit sends the request for updating firmware to the 2nd information processor；And
Firmware update section, the 2nd of its described 2nd information processor transmission received according to the 1st communication unit the
Firmware data, is updated to the firmware of the 1st information processor.
Other side according to embodiments of the present invention includes there is provided a kind of information processing method, the information processing method：
The 1st version information of the firmware of the 1st information processor is sent, and/or receives the 2nd information processor hair
Second edition this information sent；
Based on the 1st version information and described this information of second edition, by the 1st information processor and described
A station information processing unit in 2 information processors is defined as renewal source；
In the case of being the 2nd information processor in the renewal source, sent to the 2nd information processor
The request of firmware is updated, and
The 2nd firmware data sent according to the 2nd information processor of reception, to the 1st information processing apparatus
The firmware put is updated.
The beneficial effect of the embodiment of the present invention is：By interacting and comparing the version information of each information processor, from
The information processor of the firmware with latest edition is selected mainly as renewal source, and automatically to the firmware of itself
It is updated.Thus, relative to situation about being updated respectively to the firmware of multiple information processors using PC,
It can save labour and time, and can be to the firmware of the information processor that can not be attached with management server
It is updated.
With reference to explanation hereinafter and accompanying drawing, only certain exemplary embodiments of this invention is disclose in detail, the original of the present invention is specified
Reason can be in adopted mode.It should be understood that embodiments of the present invention are not so limited in scope.
In the range of the spirit and terms of appended claims, embodiments of the present invention include many changes, modifications and equivalent.
The feature for describing and/or showing for a kind of embodiment can be in same or similar mode one or more
Used in individual other embodiment, it is combined with feature in other embodiment, or substitute in other embodiment
Feature.
It should be emphasized that term "comprises/comprising" refers to the presence of feature, one integral piece, step or component when being used herein,
But it is not precluded from the presence or additional of one or more further features, one integral piece, step or component.
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More aspects of the present invention may be better understood with reference to following accompanying drawing.Part in accompanying drawing is not proportional paints
System, and it is intended merely to show the principle of the present invention.For the ease of showing and describing some parts of the present invention, accompanying drawing
Middle corresponding part may be exaggerated or minimized.
The present invention an accompanying drawing or a kind of embodiment described in element and feature can with it is one or more
The element and feature shown in other accompanying drawings or embodiment is combined.In addition, in the accompanying drawings, similar label is represented
Corresponding part in several accompanying drawings, and may be used to indicate the corresponding component used in more than one embodiment.
In the accompanying drawings：
Fig. 1 is a composition schematic diagram of the information processor of the embodiment of the present invention 1；
Fig. 2 is another composition schematic diagram of the information processor of the embodiment of the present invention 1；
Fig. 3 is the composition schematic diagram of the printer of the embodiment of the present invention 2；
Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of the information processor of the embodiment of the present invention
Fig. 5 is the schematic diagram of the more new settings related setting of the embodiment of the present invention 2；
Fig. 6 is the flow chart for being set for processing according to updating of the embodiment of the present invention 2；
Fig. 7 is the composition schematic diagram of the information processing system of the embodiment of the present invention 3；
Fig. 8 is the composition schematic diagram of the information processing system comprising 2 printers of the embodiment of the present invention 3；
Fig. 9 is the signal that automatically updates of firmware of the information processing system comprising 3 printers of the embodiment of the present invention 3
Figure；
Figure 10 is that the information processor of the information processing system of the embodiment of the present invention 3 is updated the flow of source selection
Figure；
Figure 11 is the schematic diagram of an application scenarios of the embodiment of the present invention 3；
Figure 12 is another schematic diagram of an application scenarios of the embodiment of the present invention 3；
Figure 13 is the schematic diagram of the another application scene of the embodiment of the present invention 3；
Figure 14 is the signal of processing verified to the correctness of firmware of information processing system of the embodiment of the present invention 4
Figure；
Figure 15 is the flow chart of the information processing method of the embodiment of the present invention 5.
Embodiment
Referring to the drawings, by following specification, the foregoing and further feature of the embodiment of the present invention will be apparent.
These embodiments are exemplary, are not limitations of the present invention.
The embodiments of the invention provide a kind of information processor, information processing system and information processing method, pass through
Interaction and the information processing of the version information of relatively more each information processor, independently firmware of the selection with latest edition
Device is automatically updated as source is updated to the firmware of itself.The embodiment of the present invention is carried out below in conjunction with accompanying drawing
Describe in detail.
Embodiment 1
The embodiment of the present invention provides a kind of information processor.Fig. 1 is the structure of the information processor 100 of the present embodiment
Into schematic diagram.As shown in figure 1, information processor 100 includes：
Storage part 101, the 1st version information of the firmware of its storage information processing unit 100 and the 1st firmware data；
Communication unit 102, it sends the 1st version information to other information processing unit, and/or receives at other information
This information of the second edition of reason device transmission；
Determining section 103, it is based on the 1st version information and second edition this information, by information processor 100 and its
A station information processing unit in his information processor is defined as renewal source；
Request unit 104, in the case that it is other information processing unit in the renewal source, passes through communication unit 102 to its
He sends the request for updating firmware by information processor；And
Firmware update section 105, the 2nd firmware number that its other information processing unit received according to communication unit 102 is sent
According to being updated to the firmware of information processor 100.
In the present embodiment, " information processor " is device or equipment with the information processing function, can be figure
As forming apparatus, the arbitrary equipment such as including such as printer, duplicator, facsimile machine, film setter, scanner,
Or, " information processor " as these above-mentioned equipment part；Or, " information processor " can also be
Virtual printing device such as PDF printing equipments.
In the present embodiment, the storage part 101 is used for the relevant information of the firmware of storage information processing unit 100, example
Such as the version information and firmware data of firmware.But, the present embodiment not limited to this, such as storage part 101 may be used also
It is logical with preserve that the version information of the firmware based on information processor 100 and other information processing unit communicated
Believe history.
In addition, storage part 101 can also be stored with：1st firmware data of encryption, and for the to the encryption
The key that 1 firmware data is decoded.In the case of being information processor 100 in renewal source, information processor
100 are asked according to the firmware data of other information processing unit, and the 1st firmware of the encryption is sent by communication unit 102
Data；In the case of not being the information processor 100 in renewal source, information processor 100 is according to storage part
101 key, the 2nd firmware data of the encryption for coming self refresh source to receiving is decoded.
In the present embodiment, information processor 100 and other information processing unit can pass through LAN (local area
Network, LAN) connection.Situation about being updated by the PC of manager to the firmware of information processor 100
Under, information processor 100 is after firmware renewal, under certain condition (such as in one's spare time, when specific
Between or by regular hour etc., the present embodiment not limited to this), according to the firmware version being stored in storage part 101
Information, to the firmware version information of the other information processing unit execution information processing unit 100 connected by LAN
Broadcast, update source selection, and implement firmware data renewal.
But, the present embodiment not limited to this, for example, passing through in information processor 100 and other information processing unit
In the case that LAN is connected, information processor 100 and other information processing unit can also be via routers and pipe
Manage server and carry out network connection, the information processor 100 is carrying out firmware renewal failure by management server
In the case of send the 1st version information.
From above-described embodiment, by interaction and the version information of relatively more each information processor, independently selection has
The information processor of firmware for having latest edition is updated as renewal source, and automatically to the firmware of itself.
Thus, relative to situation about being updated respectively to the firmware of multiple information processors using PC, labor can be saved
Power and time, and the firmware for the information processor that can not be attached with management server can be updated.
Fig. 2 is another composition schematic diagram of the information processor of the embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Fig. 2 at the information
Reason device 200 includes：Storage part 101, communication unit 102, determining section 103, request unit 104 and firmware update section
105, as described in above example.
As shown in Fig. 2 the information processor 200 can also include：Response portion 106, it is the letter in renewal source
In the case of ceasing processing unit 200, the request of the renewal firmware of response other information processing unit passes through communication unit
102 send the 1st firmware data of the information processor 200.
The composition to the information processor of the embodiment of the present invention is schematically illustrated above, next to above-mentioned letter
Cease the transmitting-receiving that processing unit carries out firmware version information, and interaction and comparative result progress according to firmware version information
The situation of renewal source selection is specifically described.
In the present embodiment, information processor 100 sends the 1st by communication unit 102 to other information processing unit
Version information；Or, communication unit 102 compared with second edition this information received is redaction in the 1st version information
In the case of, the 1st version information is sent to other information processing unit, and, communication unit 102 is believed in the 1st version
Cease in the case of being identical version or older version compared with second edition this information received, do not handled to other information
Device sends the 1st version information.
In the present embodiment, the is sent to other information processing unit by communication unit 102 in information processor 100
In the case of 1 version information, in the given time, communication unit 102 is not received by the of other information processing unit
In the case of 2 version informations, the information processor 100 is defined as renewal source by determining section 103；Or, in letter
When the number of times that breath processing unit 100 sends the 1st version information reaches 1 predetermined value, and communication unit 102 is predetermined
In the case of the second edition of other information processing unit this information is not received by time, determining section 103 is by information
Reason device 100 is defined as renewal source.
In the present embodiment, in the case where communication unit 102 receives the second edition of other information processing unit this information,
Determining section 103 is when it is identical version or older version that this information of second edition is compared with the 1st version information, by information
Processing unit 100 is defined as the renewal source.
In the present embodiment, in the case where communication unit 102 receives the second edition of other information processing unit this information,
Determining section 103 will send the second edition sheet when it is more recent version that this information of second edition is compared with the 1st version information
The other information processing unit of information is defined as renewal source.But, the invention is not restricted to this, for example, it is also possible to logical
Letter portion 102 receive second edition this information number of times reach one the 2nd predetermined value in the case of, determining section 103 will be sent
The other information processing unit of this information of the second edition is defined as renewal source.
In the present embodiment, can consolidating with broadcast transmission itself after information processor 100, which completes firmware, to be updated
The version information of part, thus, it is possible to which so that other information processing unit carries out the renewal of firmware automatically.
It is worth noting that, the scheduled time above-mentioned in the embodiment of the present invention, the 1st predetermined value, the 2nd predetermined value etc. can
With predefine, for example can based on experience value or statistical value determine；Specific numerical value can be according to the difference of scene
Deng suitably adjusting.
From above-described embodiment, by interaction and the version information of relatively more each information processor, independently selection has
The information processor of firmware for having latest edition is updated as renewal source, and automatically to the firmware of itself.
Thus, relative to situation about being updated respectively to the firmware of multiple information processors using PC, labor can be saved
Power and time, and the firmware for the information processor that can not be attached with management server can be updated.
Embodiment 2
The embodiment of the present invention on the basis of embodiment 1, using printer as information processor exemplified by the present invention is entered
Row is further illustrated.
Fig. 3 is the composition schematic diagram of the printer of the embodiment of the present invention.As shown in figure 3, the printer 300 includes：
Storage part 3031, communication unit 304, firmware update selector 3032, firmware acceptance division 3033 and firmware sending part
3034。
In the present embodiment, the storage part 101 that storage part 3031 corresponds in embodiment 1；The correspondence of communication unit 304
Communication unit 102 in embodiment 1；Firmware updates the determining section 103 that selector 3032 corresponds in embodiment 1
With firmware update section 105；The request unit 104 that firmware acceptance division 3033 corresponds in embodiment 1；Firmware sending part
3034 response portions 106 corresponded in embodiment 1.The function of each part of printer 300, specifically can be as above
Described in embodiment 1.
As shown in figure 3, the printer 300 can also have user interface 301, firmware update configuration part 302 and
Firmware management portion 303.
Wherein, user interface 301 is that the interface of setting change is automatically updated for providing user；Firmware more new settings
Portion 302 is the processing unit of the more new settings for managed firmware, and user is set by user interface 301 to the renewal of firmware
Set calmly；Firmware management portion 303 is the renewal selection, reception, transmission processe department of the firmware of printer.Specifically
, update selector 3032 as shown in figure 3, firmware management portion 303 can include storage part 3031, firmware, consolidate
Part acceptance division 3033 and firmware sending part 3034.
In the present embodiment, user interface 301 can be realized by guidance panel, for example, touch-screen, or be button
And display screen, but the invention is not restricted to this.The processing function that firmware updates the 302 pairs of more new settings in configuration part for example may be used
To be realized by CPU, firmware management portion is for example realized by CPU.
Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of the information processor of the embodiment of the present invention.As shown in figure 4, information processor
1000 can include：Central processing unit (CPU) 1001 and memory 110；Memory 110 is coupled to centre
Manage device 1001.Wherein the memory 110 can store various data；The program that additionally storage information is handled, and
The program is performed under the control of central processing unit 1001.
In the present embodiment, memory 110 can realize the function of storage part 101.CPU 1001 for example can be by
The function of determining section 103, request unit 104 and firmware update section 105 is arranged for carrying out, CPU 1001 may be used also in addition
To control communication unit 102 to enter transmission/reception of row information.
In addition, as shown in figure 4, information processor 1000 can also include：Input-output unit 120 etc.；Should
Input-output unit 120 can realize the function of communication unit 102.It is worth noting that, information processor 1000
The part being not shown in Fig. 4 can also be included, specific embodiment can be determined according to actual conditions.
Fig. 5 is the schematic diagram of the related setting of the more new settings of the present embodiment.In the present embodiment, manager can lead to
Cross user interface 301 and progress related setting is updated to the firmware of printer 300.
Set as shown in figure 5, automatically updating setting 400 and having to automatically update ON/OFF 401 and automatically update the period
The setting of the parameter of fixed 402 the two types.Automatically update ON/OFF 401 can setting value be ON (4010)
With OFF (4011).In the case where being set as ON (4010), automatically update effectively；It is being set to an off (4011)
In the case of automatically update it is invalid.Automatically update the period setting 402 can setting value have spare time update 4020,
Timing updates 4021 and updates 4022 these three setting values of interval.
It is worth noting that, Fig. 5 only diagrammatically illustrates the interface for automatically updating setting of the present invention, but the present invention is not
It is limited to this, for example, can deletes some of Fig. 5 parameter settings, either increases other parameter settings or adjustment
Position of each parameter setting etc..
Fig. 6 is the flow chart for being set for processing according to updating of the present embodiment, as shown in fig. 6, printer 300
The middle flow being set for according to updating comprises the following steps：
Step S4001, starts；
Step S4002, obtains the setting value for automatically updating ON/OFF；
Step S4003, judges whether obtained setting value is to automatically update ON (4010)；If it is not, then assorted
Do not do and jump to step S4007, processing directly terminates；If it is step S4004 is performed；
Step S4004, obtains automatic renewal time section setting 402；
Step S4005, judges whether to implement to automatically update；If the now time automatically update permission when
Between beyond section, then do nothing and jump to step S4007, processing directly terminates；If it is step S4006 is performed；
Wherein, in step S4005, when judging whether to implement to automatically update, according to automatically updating the period
The setting value of setting 402 is judged.For example, when setting value is that have spare time to update 4020, then when judging current
Whether idle information processor is carved, when setting value is regularly to update 4021, then whether judgement is currently setting
Carve, whether interval at the time of setting value updates interval 4022, then the judging distance last time updates meets setting value.
Step S4006, according to period setting 402 is automatically updated, the now time is in the time for automatically updating permission
Within section, start to automatically update processing；
Step 4007, end is handled.
From above-described embodiment, by interaction and the version information of relatively more each information processor, independently selection has
The information processor of firmware for having latest edition is updated as renewal source, and automatically to the firmware of itself.
Thus, relative to situation about being updated respectively to the firmware of multiple information processors using PC, labor can be saved
Power and time, and the firmware for the information processor that can not be attached with management server can be updated.
Also, setting is automatically updated by set printer, more neatly the firmware of printer can be carried out more
Newly, thereby, it is possible to the renewal of the implementation firmware in a period of the utilization rate of printer is relatively low, it is favorably improved printer
Operating efficiency.
Embodiment 3
The embodiment of the present invention is on the basis of embodiment 1 and embodiment 2, and the information processing system to the present invention is said
It is bright.
Fig. 7 shows the composition schematic diagram of the information processing system of the embodiment of the present invention.As shown in fig. 7, at the information
Reason system 500 at least includes the 1st information processor 501 and the 2nd information processor 502 by network connection.
1st information processor 501 and the 2nd information processor 502 can have same or similar structure.
1st information processor 501 includes：
1st storage part, it stores the 1st version information and the 1st firmware of the firmware of the 1st information processor 501
Data；
1st communication unit, it sends the 1st version information to the 2nd information processor 502, and/or receives the 2nd letter
This information of the second edition of the breath transmission of processing unit 502；
1st determining section, it is based on the 1st version information and second edition this information, by the 1st information processor 501
It is defined as renewal source with the station information processing unit in the 2nd information processor 502；
1st request unit, in the case that it is the 2nd information processor 502 in renewal source, by the 1st communication unit to
2nd information processor 502 sends the request for updating firmware；And
1st firmware update section, the 2nd of its 2nd information processor 502 transmission received according to the 1st communication unit the
Firmware data, is updated to the firmware of the 1st information processor 501.
In addition, the 1st information processor 501 can also include：
1st response portion, in the case that it is the 1st information processor 501 in renewal source, at the 2nd information of response
The request of the renewal firmware of device 502 is managed, the 1st firmware data is sent by the 1st communication unit.
2nd information processor 502 includes：
2nd storage part, it stores this information of second edition and the 2nd firmware of the firmware of the 2nd information processor 502
Data；
2nd communication unit, it is to this information of the 1st information processor 501 transmission second edition, and/or receives the 1st letter
Cease the 1st version information that processing unit 501 is sent；
2nd determining section, it is based on the 1st version information and second edition this information, by the 1st information processor 501
It is defined as renewal source with the station information processing unit in the 2nd information processor 502；
2nd request unit, in the case that it is the 1st information processor 501 in renewal source, by the 2nd communication unit to
1st information processor 501 sends the request for updating firmware；And
2nd firmware update section, the 1st of its 1st information processor 501 transmission received according to the 2nd communication unit the
Firmware data, is updated to the firmware of the 2nd information processor 502.
In addition, the 2nd information processor 502 can also include：
2nd response portion, in the case that it is the 2nd information processor 502 in renewal source, at the 1st information of response
The request of the renewal firmware of device 501 is managed, the 2nd firmware data is sent by the 2nd communication unit.
By the information processing system of the present embodiment, the information processing of the firmware with latest edition can be independently selected
Device is automatically updated as source is updated to the firmware of itself.Thereby, it is possible to mitigate using PC to multiple letters
The firmware of breath processing unit be updated in the case of labour and the time, and can be to that can not be carried out with management server
The firmware of the information processor of connection is updated.
In the present embodiment, using printer as information processor, the information processing system to the present embodiment is entered to advance
One step explanation.
Fig. 8 is the schematic diagram of the information processing system comprising 2 printers of the present embodiment.As shown in figure 8, the letter
Ceasing processing system includes printer 601 and printer 602.Next according to Fig. 8 to printer 601 and printer 602
Between firmware version broadcast, renewal source selection and implement update process be described in detail.
As shown in figure 8,
In step S6010, the firmware of printer 601 updates selector 6012 and passes through communication unit (Fig. 8 is not shown)
The firmware version information of printer 601 is broadcasted,
In step S6020, printer 602 is broadcasted the version information of the firmware of itself,
In step S6021, firmware updates the latest edition that selector 6012 and 6022 determines firmware, and selects to beat
One of print machine 601 and printer 602 are defined as renewal source, to be updated to firmware.
Specifically, when determining that the version of firmware of printer 602 is newer in step S6021, printer 601
Firmware update the firmware of selector 6012 and printer 602 and update selector 6022 and be defined as printer 602 more
New source；Then, in step S6011, the consolidating to printer 602 by firmware acceptance division 6013 of printer 601
Part sending part 6024 sends firmware data request；The firmware sending part 6024 of printer 602 receives firmware data please
After asking, the firmware number of printer 602 is sent to the firmware acceptance division 6013 of printer 601 in step S6022
According to；The firmware acceptance division 6013 of printer 601 is right using the newer firmware of the version of the printer 602 received
The firmware of itself carries out edition upgrading.
In the present embodiment, when determining that the version of firmware of printer 601 is newer in step S6021, printer
601 firmware updates selector 6012 and the firmware renewal selector 6022 of printer 602 determines printer 601
To update source；Then, in step S6011, printer 602 is by firmware acceptance division 6023 to printer 601
Firmware sending part 6014 send firmware data ask (not shown in Fig. 8), in step S6022, printer
The firmware data request of 601 response printers 602, the firmware data (figure of printer 601 is sent to printer 602
Not shown in 8)；The firmware acceptance division 6023 of printer 602 is newer using the version of the printer 601 received
Firmware, edition upgrading is carried out to the firmware of itself.
In the present embodiment, when the version information of printer 602 is compared with the version information of the firmware of printer 601
In the case of identical version or older version, in step S6020, printer 602 can not be to printer 601
Send the version information of the firmware of its own, i.e. version of the printer 602 in step S6020 not to the firmware of itself
Information is broadcasted；Now, the firmware of printer 601 updates what selector 6012 was not responded in printer 602
In the case of, determine that the version of the firmware of itself is newer.I.e. in step S6021, printer 601 is in printer 602
In the case of not responding to, it itself will be defined as renewal source, also, printer 602 is according to the printer received
601 broadcast, determines that the version of the firmware of printer 601 is newer, and printer 601 is defined as into renewal source.
The situation comprising two printers 601 and 602 in information processing system is illustrated above, but this implementation
Example not limited to this, for example, information processor (printer) that can also be comprising 3 and the above in information processing system
Situation.
Fig. 9 is the schematic diagram that automatically updates of firmware of the information processing system comprising 3 printers of the present embodiment, is shown
Firmware version broadcast, the selection of renewal source and the renewal gone out between 3 printers with different firmware versions is real
The schematic diagram applied.
In fig .9, the firmware of printer 601 updates selector 6012 before S7014, at the appointed time only
The version information of the firmware of printer 700 is received, and judges that the version of the firmware of printer 700 is redaction, will be beaten
Print machine 700 is selected as renewal source.Afterwards, printer 601 by communication unit (not shown in Fig. 9) to printer
700 carry out the data sending request of firmware.
As shown in figure 9, the firmware of printer 602 updates selector 6022 before S7023, at the appointed time
The version information of the firmware of printer 601 and printer 700 is received, and judges that the version of printer 700 is redaction,
Printer 700 is selected as renewal source.Afterwards, printer 602 is fought each other by communication unit (not shown in Fig. 9)
Print machine 700 carries out the data sending request of firmware.
The firmware of printer 700 updates selector 7002 in S7007, and printer 700 is sent at the appointed time
Firmware version information, and judge that the version of the firmware of printer 700 is redaction, printer 700 selected to make
To update source.Printer 700 responds the firmware data from printer 601 and 602 and sends request, passes through communication unit
(not shown in Fig. 9), the firmware number being stored in the storage part of printer 700 is sent to printer 601 and 602
According to.
Specifically, as shown in figure 9, the version of the firmware of printer 601 is 1.5, the version of the firmware of printer 602
Originally it is 1.1, the version of the firmware of printer 700 is 1.8.According to Fig. 9, below to comprising 3 printers (601,
602nd, information processing system 700) carries out firmware version broadcast, updates source selection and update and implement to carry out specifically
It is bright.
Firmware version broadcast is specifically described with reference to Fig. 9.
First, the firmware renewal selector 6012 of printer 601 passes through version of the communication unit to the firmware of printer 601
This information is broadcasted (S7010, S7011).Afterwards, the firmware of printer 602 updates selector 6022 and received
To after the firmware version information (1.5) from printer 601, using the version information, have with oneself
The version information (1.1) of firmware is compared.Due to the version 1.5 that receives than oneself version 1.1 it is high, therefore
Do nothing (S7020).
The firmware of printer 700 updates selector 7002 and is receiving the firmware version (1.5) from printer 601
Afterwards, using the version, the version (1.8) for the firmware having with oneself is compared.Due to the version received
This 1.5 than oneself version 1.8 it is low, therefore the version information (1.8) for the firmware having to oneself broadcasted (S7000,
S7001、S7002).The firmware of printer 602 updates selector 6022 and is receiving the firmware from printer 700
After version information (1.8), using the version information, the version (1.1) for the firmware having with oneself is compared
Compared with.Due to the version 1.8 that receives than oneself version 1.1 it is high, therefore do nothing (S7021).
The firmware of printer 601 updates selector (6012) and is receiving the firmware version information from printer 700
(1.8) after, using the version information, the version (1.5) for the firmware having with oneself is compared.Due to
The version 1.8 received than oneself version 1.1 it is high, therefore do nothing (S7012).The of printer 700
In the certain time after firmware version broadcast once, due to being not received by the firmware version from other printers
Broadcast message, therefore additionally carry out in step S7007 the firmware version broadcast of certain number of times.
In the present embodiment, 3 broadcast is carried out in step S7007, but the invention is not restricted to this, for example, can be
Less than 3 times or 4 times and more than, and can also be in information processing system the quantity of information processor etc.
Actual conditions are set.
Next, showing a case that to broadcast the choosing in the source of being updated according to firmware version in step s 701 in Fig. 9
Select.Specifically, printer 700 is after the firmware version broadcast of certain number of times (being 3 times in the present embodiment), by
In being not received by the firmware version broadcast message from other devices, therefore judge the version of firmware oneself having
It is newest, so as to regard oneself as the renewal source of firmware.
The firmware of printer 602 is updated selector 6022 and connect due to continuous three times (S7021, S7022, S7023)
The firmware version broadcast from printer 700 is received, therefore judges the version of printer 700 to be newest, by printer
700 are used as renewal source.The firmware of printer 601 update selector 6012 due to continuous three times (S7012, S7013,
S7014 the firmware version broadcast from printer 700) is received, therefore judges the version of printer 700 to be newest,
It regard printer 700 as renewal source.
It is explained above printer 700 and is sending (this when number of times of version information of itself firmware reaches 1 predetermined value
Embodiment is 3 times, but is not limited to this, for example can for less than 3 times or 4 times and more than), and communication unit exists
In the case of the version information for the firmware that other printers (601,602) are not received by the scheduled time, determining section
Printer 700 is defined as renewal source, and printer (601,602) is receiving consolidating for the transmission of printer 700
The number of times of the version information of part reaches that (the present embodiment is 3 times to the 2nd predetermined value, but is not limited to this, need to only be met not
More than the 1st predetermined value) in the case of, the respective determining section of printer 601 and 602 determines printer 700
To update source.
But the invention is not restricted to this, for example, within the version information regular hour that printer 700 sends itself firmware,
When not receiving the version information of other printers (601,602) transmission firmware, the determining section of printer 700 also may be used
So that printer 700 is defined as into renewal source.
According to Fig. 9, in the case of using printer 700 as renewal source, show to printer 601 and printer
602 firmware is updated the situation of implementation.In the present embodiment, firmware updates selector and can also connect including firmware
Receipts portion and firmware sending part.As shown in figure 9, in step S7015, printer 601 sends solid to printer 700
The firmware data of its own is sent to printer 601 by part request of data, printer 700 in step S7008, is beaten
Print machine 601 carries out edition upgrading using the newer firmware of the version of the printer 700 received to the firmware of itself.
In step S7024, printer 602 sends firmware data to printer 700 and asked, and in step S7009, beats
The firmware data of its own is sent to printer 602 by print machine 700, and printer 602 utilizes the printer 700 received
The newer firmware of version, edition upgrading is carried out to the firmware of itself.
Figure 10 is that the information processor of the present embodiment is updated the flow chart of source selection.As shown in Figure 10, information
The flow chart that processing unit is updated source selection comprises the following steps：
Step S8001, renewal source selection starts；
Step S8002, obtains the version information of the firmware of information processor itself；
Step S8003, is broadcasted the version information of the firmware of itself of acquisition；
Step S8004, receives the broadcast message of the version of the firmware from other information processing unit；
Step S8005, if the broadcast of the firmware version information not from other information processing unit, returns to step
Rapid S8003, repeats to receive；
Step S8006, if there is the firmware version information from other information processing unit received, is then docked
The version of receipts is compared with saved latest edition；
Step S8007, if the version received is more older than the latest edition of preservation, judges whether to have completed regulation
The broadcast of number of times is transmitted；
Step S8008, in the case where the broadcast for completing stipulated number is transmitted, regard oneself as renewal source；
Step S8009, if the version received is also newer than the latest edition of preservation, the latest edition of preservation is updated
For the version of reception；
Step S8010, then receives firmware version information；
Step S8011, if the broadcast of the firmware version information not from other information processing unit, returns to step
Rapid S8010, repeats to receive；
Step S8012, if there is the reception of the version information of new firmware, then according to receive information, updates newest
Version, regard the transmission source of latest edition as the renewal source of firmware；
Step S8013, judges whether that the broadcast for completing pre-determined number is transmitted, without the broadcast for completing pre-determined number
In the case of reception, processing S8010 is returned, repeats to receive.
Step S8014, end processing.
The situation comprising 2 and 3 printers in information processing system is illustrated in the present embodiment, but
It is that the present embodiment is not limited to this, for example, situation that can also be comprising 4 and above printer in information processing system.
Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the application scenarios of the present embodiment, and Figure 12 is that the another of the application scenarios of the present embodiment shows
It is intended to.
As shown in figure 11, can be to the printer 601 as information processor by the PC 901 of manager
Firmware is updated.As shown in figure 12, printer 601 is meeting the condition of firmware renewal after firmware renewal
Under (such as in one's spare time, in special time or by the regular hour, the present embodiment not limited to this), according to
Storage part (not shown in Figure 11 or 12) firmware version information is stored in, to passing through LAN (local area
Network, LAN) connection other printers 602,700,902 and 903 perform printer 601 firmware version
The broadcast of this information, the selection for updating source, and implement the renewal of firmware data.
Figure 13 is the schematic diagram of the another application scene of the present embodiment.As shown in figure 13, for example in company E regions
Printer 601,602,700 and 902 is connected by LAN in company with router B, and router B passes through net
Network C is connected with the management server D for managed firmware.
In this case, for example, it is also possible to be printer 601 after firmware is updated, by the scheduled time,
The broadcast of firmware version information is carried out to LAN other printers 602,700 and 902 connected.Also, this implementation
Example not limited to this, for example, it is also possible to which time point enters the firmware version letter of line printer 601 in one's spare time or specifically
The broadcast of breath.Thereby, it is possible to implement to update in a period of the utilization rate of printer is relatively low, printer is favorably improved
Operating efficiency.
In addition, in the case where printer 601 and management server D connection failures can not carry out firmware renewal,
Firmware version letter can also be carried out to the other printers connected by LAN, such as printer 602,700 or 902
The broadcast of breath.
In the present embodiment, after firmware renewal is carried out, i.e., the firmware of 1 in multiple devices is updated it
Afterwards, other in interconnection can also be caused by network or other means based on the device after the renewal
Device is also updated automatically, i.e., the firmware of printer 601 broadcast transmission itself after being updated by completing firmware
Version information.
Thereby, it is possible to save the renewal implementation time and efforts for implementing more novice-operator, and in printer 601
, can be by other being beaten to connected in the case of can not being attached with management server to implement firmware renewal
Print machine carries out the version information broadcast of firmware, to implement the renewal of firmware.
From above-described embodiment, by interaction and the version information of relatively more each information processor, independently selection has
The information processor of firmware for having latest edition is updated as renewal source, and automatically to the firmware of itself.
Thereby, it is possible to mitigate labour and the time in the case of being updated using PC to the firmware of multiple information processors,
And the firmware for the information processor that can not be attached with management server can be updated.
Embodiment 4
On the basis of embodiment 1~3, information processing system is further detailed the present embodiment.In this reality
Apply in example, in addition to the processing verified to the correctness of firmware for preventing the mistake of firmware from updating and carrying out.
Will not be repeated again below with the identical content of embodiment 1~3, only for the present embodiment it is different from embodiment 1~3 it
Place is illustrated.
Figure 14 shows the schematic diagram for the processing that the progress of the correctness to firmware of the present embodiment is verified.Such as Figure 14
It is shown, PC 901, printer 601 and printer 602 are included in information processing system.It is right below according to Figure 14
The processing verified to the correctness of firmware between the PC901, printer 601 and printer 602 of the present embodiment
It is specifically described.
First, in step S1100, PC 901 sends the firmware (version Ver.1.1) of encryption to printer 601.
Afterwards, the key that the firmware to the encryption is decoded is also sent to by printer 601 by step S1101.Printing
Machine 601 keeps key (S1110), and is decoded (S1111) using the firmware of the key pair encryption, then carries out
The renewal (S1112) of firmware.
In addition, PC 901 is after the firmware (version Ver.1.18) that step S1102 sends encryption to printer 602,
Key will be decoded with step S1102 identicals by step S1103 and be sent to printer 602.Printer 602 is preserved
Key (S1120), is decoded (S1121) using the key to the firmware of the encryption of reception, and carries out firmware renewal
(S1122).In the case where being automatically updated, the selection (S1130) in renewal source is implemented.
Afterwards, printer 601 sends firmware requests (S1113) to printer 602.Printer 602 according to the request,
Printer 601 will be sent to from the firmware of the encryptions obtained of PC 901.Printer 601 have received from printer
After the firmware of 602 encryption, the decoding key obtained from PC 901 having using oneself, the encryption to reception is consolidated
Part is decoded (S1114).
In cases where decoding is successful, judge that the firmware of the encryption from printer 602 is also applied for printer 601,
The firmware of printer 601 is updated (S1115).In case the decoding was unsuccessful, it is judged as coming from printer
602 encrypted firmware is not suitable for printer 601, then is updated without firmware, end processing.
The situation comprising 2 printers in information processing system is illustrated in the present embodiment, but the present embodiment
Not limited to this, for example, situation that can also be comprising 3 and above printer in information processing system.
From above-described embodiment, by interaction and the version information of relatively more each information processor, independently selection has
The information processor of firmware for having latest edition is updated as renewal source, and automatically to the firmware of itself.
Thereby, it is possible to mitigate labour and the time in the case of being updated using PC to the firmware of multiple information processors,
And the firmware for the information processor that can not be attached with management server can be updated.Also, pass through
Correctness to firmware is verified, can be prevented the mistake renewal of information processor, be improved information processing system
Stability.
Embodiment 5
The embodiment of the present invention provides a kind of information processing method, using the information processor as described in embodiment 1 to 2,
Applied to the information processing system as described in embodiment 3 to 4.Repeated no more with the identical content of embodiment 1 to 4.
Figure 15 is the flow chart of the information processing method of the present embodiment, as shown in figure 15, and the information processing method includes：
Step S1201, sends the 1st version information of the firmware of the 1st information processor 501, and/or receive the 2nd
This information of the second edition of the transmission of information processor 502；
Step S1202, based on the 1st version information and second edition this information, by the 1st information processor 501 and
A station information processing unit in 2 information processors 502 is defined as renewal source；
Step S1203, in the case of being the 2nd information processor 502 in renewal source, to the 2nd information processor
502 send the request for updating firmware, and
Step S1204, the 2nd firmware data sent according to the 2nd information processor 502 of reception is believed the 1st
The firmware of breath processing unit 501 is updated.
Wherein, in the case of being information processor 501 in renewal source, the 2nd information processor 502 of response is more
The request of new firmware, the 1st firmware data is sent by the communication unit of information processor 501.
From above-described embodiment, by interaction and the version information of relatively more each information processor, independently selection has
The information processor of firmware for having latest edition is updated as renewal source, and automatically to the firmware of itself.
Thus, relative to situation about being updated respectively to the firmware of multiple information processors using PC, labor can be saved
Power and time, and the firmware for the information processor that can not be attached with management server can be updated.
Apparatus and method more than of the invention can be realized by hardware, can also be realized by combination of hardware software.The present invention
It is related to such computer-readable program, when the program is performed by logical block, can realizes the logical block
Devices described above or component parts, or the logical block is realized various methods or step described above.This hair
The bright storage medium further related to for storing procedure above, such as hard disk, disk, CD, DVD, flash memory.
With reference to the embodiment of the present invention describe method, can be embodied directly in hardware, the software module by computing device or
The two is combined.For example, one or many of one or more of functional block diagram shown in Fig. 1 and/or functional block diagram
Individual combination, both can correspond to each software module of computer program flow, can also correspond to each hardware module.
These software modules are for example solidified and realized by these hardware modules using field programmable gate array (FPGA).
Above in association with specific embodiment, invention has been described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that these are retouched
It is all exemplary to state, and is not limiting the scope of the invention.Those skilled in the art can be according to the present invention
Spirit and principle various variants and modifications are made to the present invention, these variants and modifications are also in the scope of the present invention.
Claims (15)
1. a kind of information processor, it is attached by network and other information processing unit, it is characterised in that
Described information processing unit includes：
Storage part, it stores the 1st version information and the 1st firmware data of the firmware of described information processing unit；
Communication unit, it sends the 1st version information to the other information processing unit, and/or receive it is described its
Second edition this information that his information processor is sent；
Determining section, it is based on the 1st version information and described this information of second edition, by described information processing unit and
A station information processing unit in the other information processing unit is defined as renewal source；
Request unit, in the case that it is the other information processing unit in the renewal source, by the communication unit to
The other information processing unit sends the request for updating firmware；And
Firmware update section, the 2nd firmware number that its described other information processing unit received according to the communication unit is sent
According to being updated to the firmware of described information processing unit.
2. information processor according to claim 1, it is characterised in that described information processing unit is also wrapped
Include：
Response portion, in the case that it is described information processing unit in the renewal source, responds the other information processing
The request of the renewal firmware of device, the 1st firmware data is sent by the communication unit.
3. information processor according to claim 1, it is characterised in that
The communication unit in the case where the 1st version information is redaction compared with described this information of second edition, to
The other information processing unit sends the 1st version information；
The communication unit is identical version or older version compared with described this information of second edition in the 1st version information
In the case of, do not send the 1st version information to the other information processing unit.
4. information processor according to claim 1, it is characterised in that
The second edition sheet of the other information processing unit is not received by the given time in the communication unit
In the case of information, described information processing unit is defined as the renewal source by the determining section.
5. information processor according to claim 1, it is characterised in that
When the number of times for sending the 1st version information in described information processing unit reaches 1 predetermined value, and it is described logical
In the case that letter portion is not received by described this information of second edition of the other information processing unit in the given time,
Described information processing unit is defined as the renewal source by the determining section.
6. information processor according to claim 1, it is characterised in that
It is described in the case where the communication unit receives described this information of second edition of the other information processing unit
Determining section is when it is identical version or older version that described this information of second edition is compared with the 1st version information, by institute
State information processor and be defined as the renewal source.
7. information processor according to claim 1, it is characterised in that
It is described in the case where the communication unit receives described this information of second edition of the other information processing unit
Determining section will send the described 2nd when it is redaction that described this information of second edition is compared with the 1st version information
The other information processing unit of version information is defined as the renewal source.
8. information processor according to claim 1, it is characterised in that
It is described true in the case where the number of times that the communication unit receives described this information of second edition reaches the 2nd predetermined value
Determine portion and the other information processing unit for sending described this information of second edition is defined as the renewal source.
9. information processor according to claim 1, it is characterised in that
The communication unit is additionally operable to：After the firmware update section completes firmware renewal, described information processing dress is sent
The version information for the firmware put.
10. information processor according to claim 1, it is characterised in that
The storage part is additionally operable to preserve the firmware based on described information processing unit and the other information processing unit
The communication history that is communicated of version information.
11. the information processor according to any one of claim 1 to 10, it is characterised in that
Described information processing unit and the other information processing unit are connected by LAN；
Described information processing unit and the other information processing unit also carry out net via router and management server
Network is connected；
Described information processing unit is carrying out sending described in the case that firmware updates failure by the management server
1st version information.
12. the information processor according to any one of claim 1 to 10, it is characterised in that
1st firmware data is the firmware data of encryption；And the storage part is also stored with：For to encryption
The key that 1st firmware data is decoded,
In the case of being described information processing unit in the renewal source, described information processing unit is according to other described letters
The firmware data request of processing unit is ceased, the 1st firmware data of encryption is sent by the communication unit；
In the case of not being described information processing unit in the renewal source, described information processing unit is according to the storage
The key of portion's storage, the 2nd firmware data of the encryption from the renewal source to receiving is decoded.
13. the information processor according to any one of claim 1 to 10, it is characterised in that
Described information processing unit is image processing system.
14. a kind of information processing system, it at least includes the 1st information processor and the 2nd by network connection
Information processor, it is characterised in that
1st information processor includes：
1st storage part, it stores the 1st version information and the 1st firmware of the firmware of the 1st information processor
Data；
1st communication unit, it sends the 1st version information to the 2nd information processor, and/or receives institute
State second edition this information of the 2nd information processor transmission；
1st determining section, it is based on the 1st version information and described this information of second edition, at the 1st information
A station information processing unit in reason device and the 2nd information processor is defined as renewal source；
1st request unit, in the case that it is the 2nd information processor in the renewal source, passes through the described 1st
Communication unit sends the request for updating firmware to the 2nd information processor；And
Firmware update section, the 2nd of its described 2nd information processor transmission received according to the 1st communication unit the
Firmware data, is updated to the firmware of the 1st information processor.
15. a kind of information processing method, it is characterised in that including：
The 1st version information of the firmware of the 1st information processor is sent, and/or receives the 2nd information processor hair
Second edition this information sent；
Based on the 1st version information and described this information of second edition, by the 1st information processor and described
A station information processing unit in 2 information processors is defined as renewal source；
In the case of being the 2nd information processor in the renewal source, sent to the 2nd information processor
The request of firmware is updated, and
The 2nd firmware data sent according to the 2nd information processor of reception, to the 1st information processing apparatus
The firmware put is updated.
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