Common File Installation via Just-In-Time Compilation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current software installation methods require multiple device-specific installation files for different processor-operating system combinations, making it inconvenient and time-consuming for users to install software on various devices with unique specifications.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that uses a single common installation file containing an engine in intermediate language code, which is just-in-time compiled on the target device to identify and install the appropriate data sets, eliminating the need for multiple device-specific files.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple device-specific installation files are created for different processor-operating system combinations, then each device can be installed with the correct software version, but the complexity of managing and deploying installation files increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal installation file that can be used across multiple device types with different processors and operating systems. The installation file contains an engine that automatically detects the target device characteristics and adapts the installation process accordingly, eliminating the need for separate installation files for each device configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The installation file uses intermediate language code that can be dynamically compiled into different executable formats based on the target device's processor type and operating system. This parameter-changing approach allows the same installation file to transform itself into the appropriate format for each specific device configuration.
2Measurement precision
If separate installation files are maintained for each device type, then installation accuracy is improved, but the time required for users to select and install the correct file increases
Solution Approach 1:
The installation file includes an automatic detection mechanism that identifies the target device's processor type and operating system without user intervention. The system self-determines the appropriate installation parameters and executes the correct installation sequence, eliminating the need for users to manually select installation files.
Solution Approach 2:
The installation engine continuously queries the target device to gather information about its configuration and uses this feedback to adapt the installation process in real-time. This feedback loop ensures that the correct software components are installed for the specific device configuration without requiring user input.
3Speed
If native programming languages with compiled executables are used for each processor type, then execution efficiency is optimized, but the adaptability of installation files across different platforms decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediate language as a mediator between the source code and the target processor architectures. The installation file is compiled to this intermediate language first, which then serves as a universal representation that can be just-in-time compiled to the appropriate native code for any target processor type, maintaining both efficiency and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The installation system employs dynamic compilation where the intermediate language code is compiled to native machine code at runtime based on the detected target device architecture. This dynamic approach allows the same installation file to optimize its execution for different processor types while maintaining a single source code base.
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AI summary
The invention provides a method and system for creating a single, common installation file for multiple target device types. In one approach, the method comprises providing a base engine, compiling the engine into an intermediate language code, and just-in-time compiling the intermediate code into executable code. The latter code is executed to gather the appropriate data sets and concatenate the data sets with the engine to form the installation file. The present invention also provides a method and system for utilizing the installation file to retrieve the appropriate data set(s) for the identified target device type, and to install the retrieved data set(s) onto the target device.