OS Resource Observer Module for Dynamic Memory Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
The operating system's memory and processing resources on a computer can grow over time due to updates and unused resources, leading to decreased performance as they consume valuable resources.
Innovation Solution
An observer module within the operating system dynamically monitors and selectively removes unused or unstable resources based on usage and stability thresholds, reducing the memory and processing footprint.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the operating system installs all resources during installation, then the system has complete functionality, but the memory and processing resources are consumed and limited resources become unavailable for computing operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes unused operating system resources from the system after installation. The observer module identifies resources that are not being used by any processes and removes them, thereby freeing up memory and processing resources while maintaining only the necessary resources for system functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic resource management where the operating system continuously monitors and adjusts its resource footprint. The observer module actively watches for changes in resource usage patterns and dynamically removes resources when they become unused, allowing the system to adapt its resource consumption in real-time rather than maintaining a static installed state.
2Reliability
If the operating system grows resources over time through updates and backups, then the system has more functionality and stability, but the memory and processing footprint increases leading to decreased performance
Solution Approach 1:
The observer module provides feedback about resource usage patterns to the operating system. It monitors which resources are actually being used by processes and which are not, allowing the system to make informed decisions about removing resources. This feedback mechanism ensures that stability improvements from updates and backups do not permanently increase the memory footprint.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a mechanism to discard unused resources while recovering the memory and processing space they occupy. When resources are removed through the observer module, the freed resources are immediately available for other computing operations, effectively recovering the space that would otherwise be permanently consumed by accumulated updates and backups.
3Quantity of substance
If the operating system removes unused resources dynamically, then the memory and processing resources are freed for other operations, but the system complexity increases due to monitoring and selection mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The observer module implements self-service resource management where the operating system monitors and manages its own resources without external intervention. The module automatically detects unused resources, selects them for removal, and executes the removal process, reducing the need for complex external management tools or manual user actions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the resource management function into a separate observer module that operates independently from the core operating system processes. This segmentation allows the monitoring, selection, and removal operations to be isolated in a dedicated component, making the overall system architecture more manageable despite the added functionality.
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AI summary
A method for dynamically managing operating system resources of a computing device. Each of the operating system resources have one or more data elements. The method includes: at an observer module of the operating system, monitoring stability and/or usage of the one or more data elements of each of the operating system resources, selecting an unused and/or unstable operating system resource data element; and removing a selected operating system resource data element.