BIOS Multimedia Playback During Computer Booting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional computer booting processes are monotonous and unengaging for users, characterized by a succession of text messages during the power-on-self-test (POST) and initialization, lacking multimedia entertainment.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that allows users to select and play user-defined multimedia files, such as video and audio files, during the booting process by storing preset playing files on a storage device and utilizing a BIOS with a file access module to play these files, along with a format-converting module to ensure compatibility with DOS or similar OS environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional BIOS booting process is used, then system reliability and booting speed are maintained, but user experience is monotonous and unengaging due to text-only display
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by preparing multimedia files and converting them to appropriate formats before the booting process. The application system allows users to preset multimedia files and generate log files in advance, so that during booting, the BIOS can directly play these pre-prepared files without complex real-time processing, thus enhancing user experience while maintaining booting speed.
2Ease of operation
If multimedia files are played during booting, then user engagement is enhanced, but system complexity increases due to additional modules and processes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality by making the BIOS perform multiple functions: traditional system initialization and power-on self-test, plus multimedia file playback. The file access module and playing module are integrated into the existing BIOS structure, allowing the BIOS to serve both conventional booting tasks and entertainment purposes without requiring a completely separate system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses an intermediary approach by introducing a log file as a mediator between the application system and the BIOS. The log file contains storage positions and mode settings that bridge the gap between user preferences and BIOS execution, enabling the BIOS to play appropriate multimedia files without direct complex interaction with the application system during booting.
3Illumination intensity
If high-resolution multimedia files are played during booting, then visual quality is improved, but processing time and system resource consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by converting multimedia files to different formats and resolutions suitable for playback during booting. The format-converting module transforms high-resolution files into appropriate formats that can be played back efficiently on the display device, balancing visual quality with processing speed and resource consumption.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple multimedia files are stored and played during booting, then user customization is enhanced, but storage space requirements and file management complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements local quality by allowing users to select and store multimedia files in specific locations on the storage device. The application system enables users to choose particular files and set their storage positions, creating a customized playback experience. The log file records these specific storage positions, allowing the BIOS to access only the selected files rather than managing entire storage spaces.
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AI summary
A computer includes an application system, a storage device and a basic input output system (BIOS). The application system can be respectively coupled to the storage device and the BIOS, set at least a multimedia file as a preset playing file according to an input instruction and store the preset playing file into the storage device. The application system can further generate a log file according to the input instruction and the storage position of the preset playing file, wherein the log file is sent to the BIOS. The BIOS has a file access module, so that the BIOS can acquire the preset playing file from the storage device according to the log file for playing during booting the computer.