Multi-Hardware Data Processing Device Input Method
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Solution Overview
Problem
In hybrid-hardware-system data processing devices, users face inconvenience and resource wastage due to the need to frequently switch KVM between hardware systems for inputting information like BIOS passwords or serial numbers when one system operates in the background.
Innovation Solution
A multi-hardware-system data processing device with a first and second hardware system, a switcher, and a shared device, where the second hardware system generates a message for the first to display an input interface, allowing users to input information without switching, using communication modules to send and receive input data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the user frequently switches KVM to input information for background-running hardware systems, then information input capability is maintained, but user convenience deteriorates and system resource efficiency worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a message transmission mechanism as an intermediary between hardware systems. When one hardware system needs user input, it sends a message to the currently active system, which then forwards the input request to the appropriate system without requiring physical KVM switching. This mediator approach resolves the contradiction by maintaining information input capability while eliminating the need for repeated switching operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing communication channels and message routing between all hardware systems. Before the user needs to switch KVM, the system is already prepared with the capability to transmit input requests and responses across systems. This preliminary setup eliminates the need for reactive switching, improving user convenience while reducing time loss.
2Reliability
If the KVM is occupied by one hardware system, then that system can use the shared device exclusively, but the ability to input information for other systems deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The message transmission mechanism acts as an intermediary that bridges the gap between exclusive device access and cross-system input capability. The currently active hardware system receives messages from other systems and forwards them appropriately, allowing the KVM to remain occupied by one system while still enabling input for other systems through the mediation of the active system's communication module.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication modules in each hardware system are designed with multi-functionality, serving both as local input receivers and as intermediaries for forwarding inputs to other systems. This universal design allows the system to maintain exclusive device access for reliability while simultaneously providing cross-system input capability through the same communication infrastructure.
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AI summary
Provided are a multi-hardware-system data processing device and information input method thereof, the multi-hardware-system data processing device comprising a first hardware system, a second hardware system, a switcher and a shared device; wherein the second hardware system comprises a second control module for generating a message when the second hardware system requires a user to input the information to be inputted, and a second communication module for sending the message to the first hardware system; wherein the first hardware system is connected to the shared device via the switcher and comprises a first communication module for receiving the message, and a first user interaction module for obtaining an input interface to be used by the user to input the information to be inputted according to the message, obtaining the information inputted by the user in the input interface, and sending the inputted information to the second hardware system via the first communication module; the second control module processes the inputted information. By the invention, it is not necessary to conduct switch when the background hardware system needs information to be inputted.