Method for updating protocol of domestic electric appliances

Abstract

The invention provides a protocol update method for household appliances. By updating the latest version of the home appliance protocol in the provision and maintenance server that provides the information related to the home appliance, the existing protocol stored in the above-mentioned home appliance can be automatically updated, so the protocol stored in the fast memory can be simply and automatically The protocol can be updated to the latest version of the protocol without wasting time and manpower. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate inconveniences such as direct access by maintenance personnel or additional operations by users for version update of existing home appliances.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a method for updating the protocol of a home appliance that can be networked, and in particular to a method for updating the protocol of such a home appliance, which is constructed for a home network through a gateway connected to an external communication network, and can communicate, and The protocol stored in the flash memory (Flash memory) can be automatically updated to the latest version of the protocol. Background technique [0002] Recently, with the development of networks through the Internet, multi-task products having additional functions in addition to the original functions of home appliances have become mainstream. The following household appliances are an example. By installing a RAN card or a modem and connecting to the communication network, the household appliances can not only communicate, but also receive and send data through the above-mentioned communication network, so that the version of the pro...

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Problems solved by technology

[0004] However, according to the user's preferences and popularity, and the service life of each product, the replacement period of household appliances is different, and the protocols for receiving and sending program data and other signals between new products and old products may be inconsistent. Therefore, even if Products manufactured by the same company may not be able to receive and send data, which has become an important reason for hindering the smooth operation of home networks

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, it is necessary to update the old product to a new product, or directly replace the read-only memory (ROM) or flash ROM (flashROM) that stores the protocols of each home appliance, but in this case, there is the following problem, that is, using The operator must check and replace the agreement when the new product leaves the factory, especially if the new product is updated, it will cause the user's financial burden

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