BIOS-Booted Demo Application for OS Reset-Free Computer Demos
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional demo methods for computers require manual resetting of the operating system to factory settings and manual downloading/updating of demo programs/videos, which is time-consuming and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device and method that utilizes a communication module to connect with a server, download a demo application program including an operating-system-like program and demo program, and boot the demo program via a BIOS, eliminating the need for manual OS resetting and updating.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual resetting of OS to factory settings is performed, then demo content accuracy is maintained, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates the demo environment from the permanent storage by creating a virtualized demo session that runs in memory rather than modifying the hard disc OS. This segmentation allows the demo to be delivered without affecting the installed OS, eliminating the need for resetting while maintaining demo accuracy through controlled virtual environment configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The demo program is prepared and configured in advance on the server side, with all necessary demo data and settings pre-configured. When a customer views the demo, the pre-prepared demo environment is quickly deployed without requiring time-consuming manual setup or resetting of the OS on the device.
2Reliability
If manual downloading and updating of demo programs is performed, then demo content currency is maintained, but labor requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements automatic demo program delivery and updating through the network. The BIOS automatically downloads and executes demo programs from the server without requiring salesperson intervention. The system self-manages the demo content delivery, updating, and version control processes, eliminating manual labor while ensuring demo content remains current.
Solution Approach 2:
The system establishes bidirectional communication between the device and server, where the device can request demo programs and the server can push updates. This feedback mechanism ensures that demo content is automatically updated to the latest version without manual intervention, maintaining content currency through automated information exchange.
3Reliability
If OS reset to factory settings is performed, then demo environment purity is ensured, but productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a virtualized demo environment as an intermediary layer between the customer's viewing experience and the actual device OS. This intermediary demo session runs in a controlled, isolated environment that appears pure and controlled to the customer, while the actual device OS remains untouched and maintains its full functionality, thereby ensuring both environment purity and productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of modifying the actual device OS, the system creates a virtual copy of a demo environment that mimics a pure factory setting. This copied demo environment provides the appearance and functionality of a fresh installation without actually altering or resetting the device's permanent OS, thus maintaining productivity while ensuring demo environment purity.
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AI summary
An electronic device including a communication module, a memory and a basic input/output system (BIOS) is provided. The communication module is configured to establish a connection between a server and the communication module. The memory is configured to store a demo application program downloaded through the connection. The demo application program includes an operating-system-like program and a demo program, wherein the demo application program corresponds to a demo program ID code. The BIOS is configured to transmit the demo program ID code to the server and boot the operating-system-like program, wherein the operating-system-like program executes the demo program.