Multi-tasking Kernel Boot Event Prioritization

The patent changes the fundamental parameter of the kernel architecture from single-tasking to multi-tasking. By introducing a multi-tasking kernel with task scheduling capabilities, the system can now handle multiple EFI events concurrently with different priority levels, allowing higher priority events to interrupt lower priority ones during the booting process.

The patent segments the booting process into multiple independent tasks with different priority levels. Each EFI event is treated as a separate task that can be scheduled and executed independently, enabling the system to manage complex booting operations with multiple concurrent events rather than processing them sequentially.

The patent implements dynamic task scheduling where the execution order of events is not fixed but can change based on priority levels. The multi-tasking kernel continuously monitors event priorities and dynamically adjusts the execution sequence, allowing higher priority events to preempt lower priority ones, thus improving system responsiveness while maintaining reliable event processing through proper scheduling mechanisms.

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms through the task scheduling system that continuously monitors the priority levels of pending events. When a higher priority event is detected, the scheduling algorithm provides feedback to the microprocessor to interrupt the current execution and switch to the higher priority task, ensuring critical events are handled promptly while maintaining overall system reliability.

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring multiple task templates and priority levels in the multi-tasking kernel that can accommodate different hardware device events. When plug-and-play or hot-plugging events occur, the system already has predefined task structures ready to handle these events, eliminating the need for complex runtime adjustments and enabling seamless hardware compatibility.

The patent makes the EFI system universal by implementing a multi-tasking kernel that can handle various types of hardware events through a unified task scheduling mechanism. The same kernel infrastructure supports different event types (including plug-and-play and hot-plugging) by creating appropriate tasks with suitable priority levels, providing a versatile platform that accommodates diverse hardware functionalities.