Hi Sebastian,

Sebastian Haas wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> good questions Matthias. We are also interested in providing a way to
> get product information and update the firmware.
> 
> I guess most external CAN devices (USB, PCI boards) have at least
> additional informations like product string, serial number, hardware
> revision, ...
> 
> Most USB interfaces provide correct product information via USB itself
> (device descriptor). But for PCI or onboard controllers this isn't possible.
> 
> As this is a common task for all can* devices, we need a way to provide
> this information to candev.ko.
> 
> Regarding firmware update. As this process is always pretty manufacturer
> specific, I don't see any need to build a general interface for it. Each
> device may have it's own solution.

IIRC, there is a generic interface for firmware downloads, which sjould
be used. I think the softing driver uses it.

Wolfgang.
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