Dual OS Switching via Docking Station Pre-Initialization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional dual operating system switching methods for portable devices are time-consuming and inefficient, requiring rebooting and booting of different operating systems, which wastes time and is not effective for seamless transitions.
Innovation Solution
A method that allows a portable electronic device to automatically switch between two operating systems by starting the first part of the second operating system when the first operating system is idle, and vice versa, using a docking station to complete the switch, thereby reducing startup time when switching between systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If conventional dual operating system switching method is used, then complete operating system functionality is achieved, but switching time is excessive due to reboot and booting requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by automatically starting the first part of the second operating system while the first operating system is running in idle mode. This pre-initialization of the second operating system components eliminates the need for full reboot and booting when switching is required, thereby significantly reducing switching time and improving operational efficiency.
2Productivity
If automatic switching between operating systems is implemented, then switching efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases due to coordination between portable device and docking station
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the second operating system into two distinct parts: the first part stored in the portable electronic device and the second part stored in the docking station. This segmentation allows the first part to be pre-loaded and automatically executed when switching is needed, while the second part provides additional functionality when docked, thereby improving switching efficiency without requiring the entire second operating system to be present in one location.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses the docking station as an intermediary that stores the second part of the second operating system. When the portable electronic device is docked, the docking station facilitates the transfer and execution of the second part, enabling seamless switching between operating systems while distributing system complexity across two components rather than concentrating it in one device.
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AI summary
An operating method of a dual operating system, adapted to switch a first operating system and a second operating system on a docking system composed of a portable electronic device and a docking station, wherein the portable electronic device stores the first operating system and the first part of the second operating system, and the docking station stores the second part of the second operating system, the operating method comprising automatically starting the first part of the second operating system when the portable device operates the first operating system and is in an idle mode of the first operating system. When the portable device is coupled to the docking system and operates the second operating system and is in the idle mode of the second operating system, the portable device automatically loads and executes the first operating system.