Computer Service Segmentation for Power and Boot Time Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Computers consume excessive electricity and take a long time to provide services as they load the operating system before enabling user services like TV, radio, games, internet browsing, emails, music, and movies, and existing solutions fail to efficiently manage device power consumption during multi-service operations.
Innovation Solution
A method that allows users to select specific services, enabling the computer to turn on only necessary devices and applications, using a simplified process involving BIOS execution, device identification, and a switch circuit to control power supply, thereby reducing electricity consumption by turning off irrelevant peripherals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the operating system is loaded completely when the computer is turned on, then the computer can provide all services (TV, radio, games, internet browsing, emails, music, movies), but a lot of time elapses before the loading is completed and a lot of electricity is consumed during execution
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the service provision process by dividing services into multiple categories (TV service, radio service, game service, internet browsing service, email service, music service, movie service) and loads only the specific service category selected by the user, rather than loading all services simultaneously. This segmentation allows the system to provide full versatility while reducing boot time by loading only necessary components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring multiple service categories and their corresponding loading sequences in the system. When the user selects a service category, the pre-prepared loading sequence for that category is executed immediately, eliminating the need to load all services from scratch and significantly reducing boot time.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the operating system is loaded completely when the computer is turned on, then all services are available, but a lot of electricity is consumed during the execution of the operating system
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the service provision process by dividing services into multiple categories (TV service, radio service, game service, internet browsing service, email service, music service, movie service) and loads only the specific service category selected by the user, rather than loading all services simultaneously. This segmentation allows the system to provide full versatility while reducing electricity consumption by keeping irrelevant devices and applications unloaded.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies partial action by loading only the necessary service category and corresponding devices required for the user's selection, rather than loading all services and devices. This partial loading approach maintains full service capability while significantly reducing electricity consumption by avoiding the execution of unnecessary operating system components.
3Loss of time
If techniques enable the computer to provide a single item of service before operating system loading, then boot time is reduced, but the computer cannot provide a plurality of items of service
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments services into multiple distinct categories (TV, radio, games, internet browsing, emails, music, movies) and implements a selection mechanism that allows users to choose which service category to load. This segmentation enables the system to maintain versatility by supporting multiple service types while reducing boot time by loading only the selected category rather than all services.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a universal service selection interface that can handle multiple service categories through a unified architecture. The system provides a plurality of items of service through a single versatile selection mechanism, allowing users to access any service category while maintaining a consistent user experience and streamlined boot process.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the second operating system executes multiple applications, then service variety is increased, but devices irrelevant to the chosen application continue to consume electricity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the system into service-specific device groups, where each service category (TV, radio, games, etc.) has its own designated devices and applications. When a user selects a service category, only the devices and applications relevant to that category are activated, while devices irrelevant to the chosen service are kept inactive or turned off, eliminating wasted electricity consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by making device activation specific to the chosen service category. Instead of a uniform system-wide activation approach, the system selectively activates only the local devices and applications relevant to the user's selection, creating an energy-efficient configuration tailored to the specific service being used.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a method for saving electricity consumed by a computer. The method includes the steps of defining a plurality of items of service so that a user can select one of the items of service, identifying at least one device, driver and application corresponding to the selected item of service and providing a simplified process for actuating the device, driver and application corresponding to the selected item of service.