Waking Process Selection via Remote Input and Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in selecting alternate waking processes for data processing devices when standard input devices or enclosure-mounted selection devices are not accessible.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising an input module, storage module, and wake module that receives user input, stores it, and determines the appropriate waking process from a process table to activate the data processing device, allowing selection of alternate operating systems, diagnostic, or recovery processes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an enclosure-mounted selection device is provided, then waking process selection capability is improved, but accessibility and ease of operation deteriorates when enclosure is inaccessible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a remote control device as an intermediary between the user and the data processing device. This remote control communicates wirelessly with the device and provides the selection device functionality, allowing users to select waking processes without needing physical access to the device enclosure. The remote control acts as a mediator that bridges the gap between the user's need for accessibility and the device's need for selection capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a standard industry keyboard is used, then device compatibility is improved, but waking process selection capability deteriorates due to lack of dedicated selection device
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the waking process selection functionality from the physical keyboard and relocates it to a software-based implementation. The selected waking process is stored in a registry database, and the system retrieves this information during the waking process. This extraction allows standard keyboards to be used without modification while still providing advanced waking process selection capability through software.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a virtual copy of the selection device functionality in software form. Instead of requiring a physical key on the keyboard, the selection capability is replicated through software interfaces and registry storage. This copying approach maintains compatibility with standard keyboards while providing the same functionality that would otherwise require a customized physical device.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple waking processes are supported, then user flexibility is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal selection mechanism that can handle multiple waking processes through a single unified interface. The registry database stores multiple waking process selections, and the system automatically retrieves and executes the appropriate process based on user input. This multi-functional approach allows the system to support various waking processes (normal waking, hibernation waking, standby waking) through a single selection mechanism rather than requiring separate mechanisms for each process type.
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for selecting a waking process. An input module receives a specified input during the off state of a data processing device. In addition, the input module stores the input in the storage module. The storage module may be integrated within the input module. The input module activates the data processing device in response to the input. A wake module retrieves the input from the storage module. In addition, the wake module determines a process that corresponds to the input. The wake module wakes the data processing device using the process.