Boot Sequence Manager with Cost Analysis for Process Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
End users face challenges in improving their computer's boot sequence performance due to lack of knowledge about the cost of various processes at boot time, association of multiple processes with applications, and inability to remove undesired applications and processes effectively.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a Boot Sequence Manager with a Cost Analysis Component and Process Initiation Monitor, which monitors and calculates the performance cost of each process, identifies associated processes, and provides a user interface to select and remove or uninstall processes from the boot sequence, allowing users to intelligently improve boot performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If more applications are loaded at boot time, then system functionality is improved, but boot time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the boot sequence into individual processes and applications, displaying each as a separate entry with its specific performance cost. This segmentation allows users to identify and remove specific problematic processes without affecting the entire boot sequence, enabling selective optimization while maintaining overall system functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback by displaying quantitative performance cost data for each process and application during boot time. This feedback mechanism shows users exactly which processes contribute most to boot time, enabling informed decisions about which applications to remove or modify to optimize boot performance while preserving necessary functionality.
2Measurement precision
If detailed performance monitoring is provided, then diagnostic capability is improved, but user understanding and actionable insight deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms complex performance monitoring data into simplified parameter representations, displaying each process's performance cost as a clear percentage of total boot time. This parameter simplification maintains measurement precision while making the data easily understandable and actionable for average users, eliminating the need for complex visualizations or technical jargon.
3Measurement precision
If multiple processes are associated with applications, then accuracy of performance attribution is improved, but complexity of user interaction increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple process-level performance data into application-level summaries, grouping associated processes under their parent applications. This merging maintains accurate performance attribution by showing the combined impact of all processes belonging to each application, while simplifying user interaction by presenting a hierarchical view that groups related items together rather than listing them separately.
4Loss of information
If quantitative performance cost data is displayed, then ability to make informed decisions is improved, but interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by displaying quantitative performance cost data selectively at the process level, while providing summarized information at the application level. This localized presentation of detailed information only where needed maintains comprehensive performance cost transparency while avoiding unnecessary complexity in the overall interface structure.
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AI summary
The performance of a boot sequence is improved by presenting the user with easy to read information concerning the performance cost of each boot time application, and allowing the user to remove processes from the boot sequence or uninstall them altogether. Processes associated with the boot sequence are identified, and their corresponding performance cost is determined as percentage of the performance cost of the entire boot sequence, or according to the time they take to execute. The identified processes and their associated performance costs are presented to the user, along with a user interface component for selecting processes to remove from the boot sequence and/or uninstall. Responsive to input from the user, selected processes are removed from the boot sequence and/or uninstalled as directed.