Abstract：Concerning the shortages of traditional embedded software updates, a new on-site update method with high-reliability was proposed, which achieved embedded system software updating by copying update files from a SD card to the flash partitions of the embedded device. On condition of fast update, the compatibility detection of update files for fault-avoidance, the double-Bootloader design, the test and verification of the update files, and the exception handling mechanism were adopted to effectively improve fault-avoidance and fault-tolerance properties of the software. The high reliability of this method is proved through the reliability assessment based on the Nelson model and the application in the product.
2010, Vol. 30 
