Dual OS External Storage Mounting Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dual system setups require users to perform multiple manual operations to switch and mount external storage devices between ordinary and security systems, leading to a cumbersome user experience.
Innovation Solution
A mounting method and system that automatically transmits mounting requests between operating systems, allowing for one-click mounting and unmounting of external storage devices, utilizing a mounting requesting module, unmounting processing module, and mounting processing module to simplify the process and enable seamless access across dual systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the external storage device is mounted on one operating system in a dual system, then the security system can operate the external storage device, but the ordinary system cannot operate the external storage device simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic mounting where the external storage device can be automatically remounted from one operating system to another based on system switching. The mounting state is not fixed but changes dynamically according to which system is currently active, resolving the contradiction between security reliability and system versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The external storage device is designed to be universally accessible by both the ordinary system and the security system through automatic mounting mechanisms. The same storage device serves multiple functions and can be mounted on either system without requiring manual intervention, enhancing both versatility and security.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual switching and mounting operations are performed between dual systems, then the external storage device can be accessed by different systems, but the operation process becomes cumbersome and user experience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service automatic mounting when switching between operating systems. Instead of requiring user intervention, the system automatically detects the system switch and remounts the external storage device on the appropriate system, making the process simple and improving ease of operation while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system prepares for system switching in advance by maintaining the mounting state information and automatically executing the mounting operation on the target system before or during the switch, eliminating the need for manual post-switch mounting operations.
3Ease of operation
If the external storage device is mounted on the ordinary system, then the ordinary system can operate the external storage device, but the security system cannot operate the external storage device
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting configuration is dynamic rather than static. The external storage device can be mounted on the ordinary system when it is active, and automatically remounted on the security system when switching occurs, ensuring both systems have convenient access while maintaining security reliability.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure provides a mounting method (100) and system of external storage device of a dual system, the dual system including a first operating system and a second operating system. The mounting method includes: transmitting a mounting request to the second operating system through the first operating system when the external storage device is mounted on the second operating system (S301); unmounting the external storage device that is mounted on the second operating system when the second operating system receives the mounting request (S302); mounting the external storage device on the first operating system when the second operating system successfully unmounts the external storage device (S303). In this way, operation steps of mounting the external storage device in the dual system are greatly simplified, so that it is convenient for users to utilize, and user experience is improved.