Automatic Boot Source Switching for Backup and Restore
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in performing data backup and restore operations due to the complexity of setting BIOS settings, which is a barrier for those unfamiliar with the process, leading to potential errors.
Innovation Solution
A method that automatically changes the booting source by detecting a connected storage device, setting it as the booting device, and rebooting to execute the second operating system, allowing for seamless data backup and restore operations without requiring users to manually configure BIOS settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If users manually set BIOS booting source, then backup/restore operation can be performed, but operation complexity increases and errors occur for unfamiliar users
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs automatic self-detection of the target storage device and self-configuration of booting source without requiring user intervention in BIOS settings. The computer system automatically detects when a target device is connected, changes the booting source to the target device, and executes the backup/restore program, making the system serve itself rather than requiring user configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary detection mechanism that mediates between the user connecting a target device and the system executing backup/restore operations. This intermediary automatically detects the target device, triggers the booting source change, and coordinates the execution of the backup/restore program, eliminating the need for users to directly configure BIOS settings.
2Ease of operation
If automatic booting source change is implemented, then ease of operation improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements automatic detection and automatic booting source switching without requiring complex user-configurable parameters. The computer system autonomously monitors for target device connections, identifies them automatically, and manages the booting source changes, keeping the complexity contained within the system while maintaining simplicity for users.
3Loss of time
If manual BIOS configuration is required, then system control precision is maintained, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary configuration by pre-setting up the automatic detection mechanism and booting source management protocols during system initialization. When a target device is connected, the pre-configured automatic response mechanism immediately activates, eliminating the need for users to spend time on BIOS configuration during the actual backup/restore operation.
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AI summary
A method for changing a booting source when a first operating system (30) is being executed is disclosed. The method is utilized in a computer system (10) having a first storage device (103) storing the first operating system (30) and a second storage device (11) storing a second operating system (33). The method includes: receiving a signal from the second storage device (11); detecting whether the second storage device (11) is a target device; setting the second storage device (11) as a booting device; rebooting; and executing the second operating system (33) from the second storage device (11).