Multi-System Terminal Virtual Hardware Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current terminals can only run one operating system at a time, requiring users to restart and switch between systems, which is inconvenient for using multiple operating systems simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a display method that allows multiple operating systems to run simultaneously by generating virtual hardware, enabling each system to be displayed in a preset mode, such as separate screens, shared screens with divided regions, or hidden states, and setting one system as the main system to handle undetermined commands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple operating systems are installed in different parts of memory and one is selected at boot time, then the terminal can support multiple operating systems, but the user cannot use multiple operating systems simultaneously and must restart to switch between them
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the terminal's resources into multiple virtual hardware sets, with each set dedicated to a specific operating system. This segmentation allows each operating system to have its own isolated virtual hardware environment, enabling simultaneous execution of multiple operating systems without interference, while eliminating the need for restarts to switch between them.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a virtual hardware layer as an intermediary between the physical hardware and multiple operating systems. This virtual hardware mediation enables the terminal to present multiple independent hardware interfaces to different operating systems, allowing them to run simultaneously and be switched between without restarting the terminal.
2Ease of operation
If multiple operating systems are run simultaneously with virtual hardware, then user operation convenience is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates virtual hardware sets that can be dynamically allocated and configured for different operating systems. These virtual hardware sets serve multiple purposes by being reusable across different system contexts, allowing the same virtualization infrastructure to support various operating system combinations without requiring separate dedicated hardware for each scenario.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a display method for operating systems, a display device for operating systems, and a multi-system terminal. The display method includes: running multiple operating systems simultaneously; and displaying each of the multiple operating systems in a preset display mode. The multi-system operating system that are run simultaneously is displayed on one or more display screens, and restarting a terminal is avoided when switching the operating systems, thus a user operates the multiple operating system simultaneously or separately, which facilitates user's operation and improves user's experience.