Multi-OS Notebook Touch Function Switching Without Panel Rework
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current notebook systems with touch functions require reworking and updating when switching between different operating systems like Windows and Chrome Book, leading to manpower and resource wastage, yield loss, and batch returns due to incompatible design.
Innovation Solution
A switching method that establishes a one-to-one mapping relationship between switching setting signals and unique codes to identify and activate application functions across different operating systems, allowing flexible switching without reworking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the firmware architecture is reworked to support different operating systems, then the product quality improves, but the manufacturing complexity and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal firmware architecture that can support multiple operating systems (Windows and Chrome Book) through a single design. The touch function firmware is designed with multi-functionality to adapt to different OS requirements without needing separate firmware versions, thereby improving product quality while avoiding increased manufacturing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses parameter changes to support different operating systems. By modifying software parameters and configuration settings rather than reworking the entire firmware architecture, the system can adapt to different OS environments. This approach maintains product quality while preventing firmware complexity from increasing
2Adaptability or versatility
If the NB panel is reworked with different FW for different systems, then the touch function compatibility improves, but the productivity decreases due to rework requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal touch function firmware that works across different operating systems without requiring separate firmware versions for Windows and Chrome Book. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for panel rework when switching between OS types, thereby maintaining touch function compatibility while preserving manufacturing productivity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by designing the firmware architecture in advance to support multiple operating systems. Rather than reworking panels later when OS switching is needed, the universal firmware is prepared beforehand, eliminating rework steps and maintaining high manufacturing efficiency
3Adaptability or versatility
If separate firmware versions are created for different operating systems, then the system compatibility improves, but the loss of time and resources increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a single universal firmware version that provides system compatibility across different operating systems. This eliminates the need to create, distribute, and install separate firmware versions for Windows and Chrome Book, thereby reducing firmware update time and resource loss while maintaining adaptability to different systems
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AI summary
Provided is a switching method for supporting different operating systems by an application function, including: establishing a one-to-one mapping relationship table between switching setting signals and unique switching setting codes, wherein the application function in the different operating systems corresponds to the different unique switching setting codes, and the unique switching setting codes are capable of uniquely identifying and activating the application function supported by the different operating systems; detecting the switching setting signal output by the operating system; and switching an operating system of a device to the operating system corresponding to the switching setting signal, wherein the device is configured with the application function and supports the different operating systems.