KR20220013746A - Computer Systems and Method for Automatic Installation of Operating Systems at Remote Place - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a computer system and a method for automatically installing an operating system. According to the present invention, a method for automatically installing an operating system on a computer system includes: receiving, by a computer having a file operating system installed therein, an execution file for installing a second operating system by connecting to a file-providing server; allocating a temporary area in a storage unit using the first operating system, after determining whether an install file for the second operating system is able to be stored in the storage unit where the first operating system is stored, based on a memory checking program which is included in the execution file; receiving the install file for the second operating system from the file-providing server, based on a download program included in the execution file, to store the install file in the temporary area; and installing the second operating system in the storage unit based on a boot image included in the install file for the second operating system, after booting the computer system using the boot image included in the install file for the second operating system and formatting an area where the first operating system is stored and executing the second operating system installed in the storage unit after deleting the temporary area where the install file for the second operating system is stored.

Description

Computer Systems and Method for Automatic Installation of Operating Systems at Remote Place

The present invention relates to a computer system and method for remote automatic installation of an operating system, and more particularly, to a computer system and method capable of remotely and automatically installing a Windows operating system without a user having to process a separate installation command in front of the computer. it's about

In general, an operating system (OS), such as a Windows program, is infringed by a virus or hacking from the outside, resulting in loss of function as an operating system.

In addition, the Windows operating system has a low self-purification ability, and the complexity of the file system and registry increases due to frequent upgrades and installation of numerous Internet security software, resulting in a remarkably poor performance.

If such problems occur, the best method is to format the disk and then reinstall Windows for a fundamental solution, called "clean installation". must be reinstalled.

If the Windows operating system is reinstalled through such a conventional method, there is a problem in that time and cost are considerably increased.

In addition, when a user directly reinstalls the Windows operating system using an operating system program, his skill level is significantly lower than that of an engineer, so there is a problem in that it cannot be easily reinstalled.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2004-0099181 (published on November 26, 2004)

The present invention has been devised to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to enable remote installation of the Windows operating system automatically without various user commands generated during the Windows installation process.

Furthermore, an object of the present invention is to minimize the time and cost incurred in the Windows operating system installation process.

The method for automatically installing an operating system in a computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of accessing a file providing server in a computer system in which a first operating system is installed and receiving an executable file for installing a second operating system; After determining whether the second operating system installation file can be stored in the storage unit in which the first operating system is stored based on the memory check program included in the executable file, a temporary area is allocated to the storage unit using the first operating system program step; receiving a second operating system installation file from the file providing server based on the download program included in the executable file and storing the second operating system installation file in the temporary area; After the computer system is booted with the boot image included in the second operating system installation file to format an area in which the first operating system is stored, the second operating system installation file is stored in the storage unit based on the installation image included in the second operating system installation file. 2 installing an operating system; and executing the second operating system installed in the storage unit after deleting the temporary area in which the second operating system installation file is stored.

The step of allocating the temporary area may include: based on the memory check program, the remaining capacity of the first storage unit included in the storage unit is equal to or greater than a preset threshold capacity, and the specification of the second storage unit included in the storage unit is determining whether it is greater than or equal to a preset reference specification; and allocating a temporary area having a storage capacity capable of storing the executable file in the first storage device using the first operating system when the condition is satisfied.

The step of allocating the temporary area may further include, if the condition is not satisfied, outputting a message indicating that automatic windows installation is impossible due to insufficient capacity of the first and second storage devices.

The allocating the temporary area may further include deleting the previously allocated temporary area if there is a previously allocated temporary area on the first storage device.

The second operating system installation file includes a boot image for booting a second operating system, an installation image for installing the second operating system, a command for installing the second operating system and a second operating system installation environment in a preset order. It may include at least one of utilities.

The utility includes a program for editing the boot environment configuration file of the boot manager for the first operating system so that it can be booted from the boot image, a program for checking the bits (32Bit, 64Bit) of the first operating system, and a user command It may include at least one of a response file corresponding to a pop-up UI for receiving input, a program for enabling booting in response to an operating system version, and a program for checking a language used.

In the step of installing the second operating system, answer information corresponding to each of the query items required while the second operating system is installed is stored in a directory in which the answer information is to be inserted, and when the installation of the second operating system is completed, Booting is performed using the second operating system, and the answer information to the query item includes at least one of ID, password, country, language, time information, partition information where the second operating system is to be installed, and company information. can

The installation image may include at least one of a second operating system, an office program, a Portable Document Format (PDF) related program, and a compression program.

The executing of the second operating system may include: when booting of the second operating system is completed, deleting a temporary area in which an installation file of the second operating system is stored; and outputting an installation completion message of the second operating system.

The executing of the second operating system may further include, after outputting the installation completion message of the second operating system, rebooting the second operating system so that the second operating system operates stably.

A computer system according to another embodiment of the present invention receives an executable file for installing a second window program by performing data communication with a file providing server providing a second window program in a computer system in which a first window program is installed. communication department; a storage unit for storing the pre-installed first window program; and a control unit that formats an area in which the first window program is stored and installs the second window program in the storage unit, wherein the control unit checks the memory included in the executable file when the executable file is received a temporary area processing unit that determines whether a second window installation file can be stored in the storage unit based on a program, and then allocates a temporary area to the storage unit using the first window program; a window download unit configured to store, in the temporary area, a second window installation file received from the file providing server through the communication unit based on a download program included in the executable file when the temporary area is created; After the computer system is booted with a boot image included in the second window installation file to format an area in which the first window program is stored, the second window installation file includes the installation image in the storage unit. a window installation unit for installing a second window program; and a window execution unit configured to execute the second window program installed in the storage unit after deleting the temporary area in which the window installation file is stored when the installation of the second window program is completed.

The temporary area processing unit determines, based on the memory check program, whether the remaining capacity of the first storage device of the storage unit is equal to or greater than a preset threshold capacity and the specification of the second storage unit of the storage unit is equal to or greater than a preset reference specification Thus, if the condition is satisfied, a temporary area having a storage capacity capable of storing the executable file may be allocated to the first storage device using the first window program.

The computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes an output unit, wherein the temporary area processing unit automatically performs a window according to insufficient capacity of the first and second memory devices through the output unit if the condition is not satisfied. An installation failure message can be output.

The temporary area processing unit may delete the previously allocated temporary area when there is a previously allocated temporary area on the first storage device.

The window installation file includes a boot image for booting a second window program, an installation image for installing the second window program, a command for installing the second window program in a preset order, and a utility for setting a window installation environment. It may include at least one.

The utility includes a program for editing a boot environment setting file of the boot manager for the first window program to be bootable from the boot image, a program for checking usage bits (32Bit, 64Bit) of the first window program, and a user It may include at least one of a response file corresponding to a pop-up UI for receiving a command, a program for enabling booting corresponding to a Windows program version, and a program for checking a language used.

The window installation unit stores answer information corresponding to each of the query items required while the second window program is installed in a directory in which the answer information is to be inserted, and when the installation of the second window program is completed, the second window program is installed. Booting is performed using a Windows program, and the answer information to the query item may include at least one of ID, password, country, language, time information, partition information where the second Windows program is to be installed, and company information. have.

The installation image may include at least one of a second window program, an office program, a Portable Document Format (PDF)-related program, and a compression program.

The computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes an output unit, wherein the window execution unit deletes a temporary area in which the second window program installation file is stored when booting into the second window program is completed and then the The output unit may be controlled to output a second window program installation completion message.

The window execution unit may reboot the second window program so that the second window program operates stably after the second window program installation complete message is output.

A computer system according to another embodiment of the present invention performs data communication with a file providing server that provides a second operating system in a computer system that has performed a booting process using a first operating system, thereby performing execution for installing a second operating system. a communication unit for receiving a file; a storage unit for storing the pre-installed first operating system program; and a control unit that formats an area in which the first operating system is stored and installs the second operating system in the storage unit, wherein the control unit sends the memory check program included in the executable file when the executable file is received. a temporary area processing unit that determines whether a second operating system installation file can be stored in the storage unit based on the storage unit, and then allocates a temporary area to the storage unit using the first operating system; an operating system download unit configured to store a second operating system installation file received from the file providing server through the communication unit in the temporary area based on a download program included in the executable file when the temporary area is created; After the computer system is booted with the boot image included in the second operating system installation file to format the area in which the first operating system is stored, the second operating system installation file is stored in the storage unit based on the installation image included in the second operating system installation file. 2 an operating system installation unit for installing an operating system; and a window execution unit configured to execute the second operating system installed in the storage unit after deleting the temporary area in which the second operating system is stored when the installation of the second operating system is completed.

The temporary area processing unit determines, based on the memory check program, whether the remaining capacity of the first storage device of the storage unit is equal to or greater than a preset threshold capacity and the specification of the second storage unit of the storage unit is equal to or greater than a preset reference specification Thus, when the condition is satisfied, a temporary area having a storage capacity capable of storing the executable file is allocated to the first storage device using the first operating system, and the computer system further includes an output unit; If the condition is not satisfied, the temporary area processing unit outputs a message that the operating system cannot be automatically installed according to the insufficient capacity of the first and second storage devices through the output unit, and the temporary area processing unit is configured to: If a previously allocated temporary area exists in , the previously allocated temporary area may be deleted.

As described above, the computer system according to the present invention has the effect of being able to remotely and automatically install various types of operating systems.

In addition, it is possible to automatically install the Windows operating system and related programs without user commands and input data of various types required during the Windows operating system installation process. Users can easily self-install without face-to-face, thereby saving time and money.

1 is a schematic block diagram of a computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a detailed block diagram of a control unit of a computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a detailed block diagram of a computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
5 is a flowchart of a method of allocating a temporary area of a storage unit to store a Windows installation file in a computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
6 is a flowchart of a method of executing a second operating system program in a computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present document will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the technology described in this document to a specific embodiment, and it should be understood that it includes various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives of the embodiments of this document. . In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for like components.

In this document, expressions such as "have", "may have", "include" or "may include" indicate the existence of a corresponding characteristic (eg, a numerical value, function, operation, or component such as a part). , does not exclude the presence of additional features.

In this document, expressions such as “A or B”, “at least one of A or/and B”, or “one or more of A or/and B” may include all possible combinations of the items listed together. For example, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B” or “at least one of A or B” means (1) includes at least one A, (2) includes at least one B, or (3) It may refer to all cases including both at least one A and at least one B.

Expressions such as "first", "second", "first" or "second" used in this document may modify various elements regardless of order and/or importance, and may modify one element to another element. It is used only to distinguish from and does not limit the corresponding components.

One component (eg, a first component) is "operatively or communicatively coupled with/to" or "connected to" another component (eg, a second component). When referring to "connected to", it will be understood that the certain element may be directly connected to the other element or may be connected through another element (eg, a third element). On the other hand, when it is said that a component (eg, a first component) is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component (eg, a second component), the component and the It may be understood that other components (eg, a third component) do not exist between other components.

The expression "configured to (or configured to)" as used in this document, depending on the context, for example, "suitable for", "having the capacity to", It can be used interchangeably with "designed to", "adapted to", "made to" or "capable of". The term “configured (or configured to)” may not necessarily mean only “specifically designed to” hardware. Instead, in some circumstances the expression “a device configured to” may mean that the device is “capable of” with other devices or parts. For example, the phrase "a processor configured (or configured to perform) A, B, and C" refers to a processor (eg, an embedded processor) or memory device dedicated to performing the corresponding action by executing one or more software programs stored in the memory device. It may mean a generic-purpose processor (eg, a CPU or an application processor) capable of performing these tasks.

A computer system according to various embodiments of the present document may include, for example, a smartphone, a tablet PC, a mobile phone, a video phone, an e-book reader, a desktop PC, a laptop PC, a netbook, a workstation, a server, a PDA, a PMP ( portable multimedia player), an MP3 player, a medical device, a camera, or a wearable device. A wearable device is an accessory (e.g., watch, ring, bracelet, anklet, necklace, glasses, contact lens, or head mounted device (HMD)), integrated into a textile or garment (e.g. electronic garment), or body-worn. (eg a skin pad or tattoo) or bioimplantable circuitry.In some embodiments, the computer system includes, for example, a television, a digital video disk (DVD) player, an audio system, a refrigerator, an air conditioner; vacuum cleaners, ovens, microwaves, washing machines, air purifiers, set-top boxes, home automation control panels, security control panels, media boxes (eg Samsung HomeSyncTM, Apple TVTM, or Google TVTM), game consoles (eg XboxTM, PlayStationTM); It may include at least one of an electronic dictionary, an electronic key, a camcorder, and an electronic picture frame.

In another embodiment, the computer system includes various medical devices (eg, various portable medical devices (eg, a blood glucose monitor, a heart rate monitor, a blood pressure monitor, or a body temperature monitor), magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed CT (CT). tomography, camera, or ultrasound), navigation devices, global navigation satellite system (GNSS), event data recorder (EDR), flight data recorder (FDR), automotive infotainment devices, marine electronic equipment (e.g. for ships) navigation devices, gyro compasses, etc.), avionics, security devices, vehicle head units, industrial or domestic robots, drones, ATMs in financial institutions, point of sales (POS) or It may include at least one of IoT devices (eg, light bulbs, various sensors, sprinkler devices, fire alarms, thermostats, street lights, toasters, exercise equipment, hot water tanks, heaters, boilers, etc.).

In this document, the term user may refer to a person using a computer system or a device using the computer system (eg, an artificial intelligence computer system).

1 is a schematic block diagram of a computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The computer system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a device that performs an operation by a Windows program, and may be a desktop, a laptop (notebook), a tablet PC, or the like.

Meanwhile, in the embodiment of the present invention, the operating system is implemented as a Windows program, but the present invention is not limited thereto and may be applied to various operating systems.

In addition, the first operating system described throughout the specification of the present invention refers to the first window program pre-installed in the computer system according to the embodiment of the present invention, and the second operating system refers to the operating system of the computer system operating as the pre-installed first window program. It refers to the second window program provided to change the new operating system.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the computer system 100 includes a communication unit 110 , a storage unit 120 , a control unit 130 , and an output unit 140 .

The communication unit 110 performs data communication with a file providing server (not shown) to receive an executable file for installing the second operating system program. Here, the file providing server (not shown) is a server that provides various programs related to Windows program installation, executable files for each program, and other programs available in the Windows environment.

Specifically, the communication unit 110 may receive an executable file for installing the second operating system program by performing data communication with a file providing server (not shown) according to a user command for installing a window.

The storage unit 120 stores a pre-installed first operating system program.

The storage unit 120 may include first and second storage devices 121 and 122 .

The first storage device 121 is an auxiliary storage device such as a hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid state drive (SSD), and may store OS-related programs including Windows programs and various execution programs.

The second memory device 122 may refer to a main memory device that reads, writes, and temporarily stores data, such as RAM. .

The control unit 130 controls each configuration of the computer system 100 . In particular, the control unit 130 automatically formats the first operating system program stored in the storage unit 120 without a separate user command, and installs the second operating system program in the storage unit 120 .

When the installation of the second operating system program is completed, the output unit 140 outputs a second operating system program installation completion message according to a control command of the controller 130 .

Meanwhile, as described above, after an initial user command for installing a window is input, the control unit 130 that remotely installs the second operating system program automatically without a separate user command may include the following configuration.

Hereinafter, the operation of the control unit 130 for automatically installing the second operating system program will be described in detail.

2 is a detailed block diagram of a control unit of a computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the control unit 130 may include a temporary area processing unit 131 , a second operating system download unit 132 , a second operating system installation unit 133 , and a second operating system execution unit 134 . .

When the execution file is received through the communication unit 110 , the temporary area processing unit 131 determines whether the second operating system installation file can be stored in the storage unit 120 based on the memory check program included in the received execution file. , a temporary area is allocated to the storage unit 120 by using the program of the first operating system pre-stored in the storage unit 120 .

When the temporary area is created through the temporary area processing unit 131, the second operating system download unit 132 is a communication unit to receive the second operating system installation file from the file providing server (not shown) based on the download program included in the executable file. (110) is controlled. Accordingly, the communication unit 110 may receive the second operating system installation file by performing data communication with a file providing server (not shown). When the second operating system installation file is received, the second operating system download unit 132 stores the received second operating system installation file in a temporary area. In this case, if an error occurs while downloading the second operating system installation file, the installation act itself may be invalidated by performing a rollback function (deleting the temporary area and deleting all related files).

The second operating system installation unit 133 performs booting of the computer system 100 with the boot image included in the second operating system installation file, and formats the area in which the first operating system program is stored except for the temporary area. Thereafter, the second operating system installation unit 133 installs the second operating system program in the storage unit 120 based on the installation image included in the second operating system installation file.

When the installation of the second operating system program in the storage unit 120 is completed through the second operating system installation unit 133 , the second operating system execution unit 134 stores the second operating system execution unit 134 in the storage unit 120 . Execute the installed second operating system program. After that, the temporary area in which the second operating system installation file is stored is deleted.

Specifically, the temporary area processing unit 131 determines whether the remaining capacity of the first storage device 121 of the storage unit 120 is equal to or greater than a preset threshold capacity based on the storage unit capacity check program included in the executable file. . Thereafter, the temporary area processing unit 131 determines whether the specification of the second storage device 122 of the storage unit 120 is equal to or greater than a preset reference specification.

When all of these conditions are satisfied, the temporary area processing unit 131 may allocate a temporary area having a storage capacity capable of storing an executable file to the first storage device 121 .

According to an embodiment, the temporary area processing unit 131 may determine whether the remaining capacity of the first memory device 121 is at least 10 gigabytes or more. As a result of the determination, if the remaining capacity of the first memory device 121 is 10 gigabytes or more, the temporary area processing unit 131 determines whether the specification of the second memory device 122 is at least 2 gigabytes or more. As a result of the determination, if the specification of the second storage device 122 is 2 gigabytes or more, the temporary area processing unit 131 creates a temporary area for storing the executable file in the first storage device 121 using the program of the first operating system. can be assigned

On the other hand, if the temporary area processing unit 131 does not satisfy at least one of the above conditions, the second operating system automatic installation impossible message according to the insufficient capacity of the first and second storage devices 121 and 122 through the output unit 140 is displayed. can be printed

According to an additional aspect of the present invention, the temporary area processing unit 131 deletes the previously allocated temporary area when there is a previously allocated temporary area on the first memory device 121 , and as described above, the first A new temporary area may be allocated on the memory device 121 .

Here, the temporary area allocated to the first storage device 121 may be an additional partition area separated from the area in which the first operating system program divided to store the second operating system installation file on the first storage device 121 is installed. have.

When the temporary area is created in the first storage device 121 through this embodiment, the communication unit 110 receives the second operating system installation file from the file providing server (not shown), and the second operating system download unit 132 . stores the received second operating system installation file in the temporary area of the first storage device 121 .

Here, the second operating system installation file includes a boot image file for performing the second operating system installation, a second operating system image file for installing the second operating system, a command for installing the second operating system program in a preset order, and a second operating system installation environment. It may include at least one of utilities for setting.

The boot image to perform the installation of the second operating system is for temporary booting for installation of the second operating system in Windows PE (Preinstallation Environment). Here, Windows PE is a Windows pre-installation environment provided by Microsoft, and is a low-capacity window for temporary booting that enables booting into the Windows environment temporarily.

On the other hand, the utility checks the use bits (32Bit, 64Bit) of the first operating system program and the program for editing the boot image to be bootable in the boot configuration file (BCD: Boot Configuration Data) of the boot manager for the first operating system program. It may include at least one of a program for receiving a user command, a response file for responding to a pop-up UI for receiving a user command, a program for enabling booting in response to a Windows program version, and a program for checking a language used.

Here, the pop-up UI for receiving a user command is, for example, a UI for receiving a user command for at least one of ID, password, country, language, time information, partition information where the second operating system program is to be installed, and company information can be

And, if the first operating system program version is Windows 7, the program for enabling booting corresponding to the Windows program version may be an Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) bootable related executable file for compatibility with the Windows 7 boot manager. have.

When the second operating system installation file is stored in the temporary area of the first storage device 121, the second operating system installation unit 133 boots the computer system 100 with the boot image included in the second operating system installation file and The area in which the first operating system program of the first storage device 121 is stored is formatted.

That is, the second operating system installation unit 133 may format the remaining area including the area in which the first operating system program is stored except for the temporary area allocated to the first storage device 121 .

When the format of the area in which the first operating system program is stored of the first storage device 121 is completed, the second operating system installation unit 133 performs the remainder except for the temporary area allocated to the first storage device 121 based on the installation image. Install the second operating system program in the area.

Specifically, when the installation of the second operating system program in the first storage device 121 is completed, the second operating system installation unit 133 provides answer information corresponding to each of the query items required in relation to the installation of the second operating system program, respectively. 's answer information is saved in the directory to be referenced.

Here, the answer information to the query item may include at least one of ID, password, country, language, time information, partition information where the second operating system program is to be installed, and company information.

In this way, after the second operating system installation unit 133 installs the second operating system program, by automatically storing the answer file to the query item required for installation in the corresponding directory, the user can separately install the second operating system program in connection with the installation of the second operating system program. It is possible to automatically install the second operating system program without performing an input operation.

Meanwhile, the above-described installation image may include at least one of a Windows operating system, an office program, a Portable Document Format (PDF)-related program, and a compression program.

However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the installation image may further include a player for executing a video in addition to the above-described program, a general-purpose web browser program for responding to various Internet environments, and the like.

For example, when the user requests a basic package, the second operating system installation unit 133 may install only the second operating system program based on the installation image, and when a core package is requested, the second operating system installation unit 133 may A second operating system program and an office program may be installed based on the installation image. In addition, when the user requests the advanced package, the second operating system installation unit 133 may provide all of the programs described above.

When the package program including the second operating system program is installed in the first storage device 121 , the second operating system installation unit 133 performs booting with the second operating system program installed in the first storage device 121 . carry out

When booting into the second operating system program is completed, the second operating system execution unit 134 deletes the temporary area of the first storage device 121 in which the second operating system installation file is stored. Thereafter, the second operating system execution unit 134 controls the output unit 140 to output an installation completion message for the second operating system program.

Accordingly, the output unit 140 may output an installation completion message for the second operating system program on the screen for a preset time.

Meanwhile, the second operating system execution unit 134 outputs the installation completion message for the second operating system program for a preset period of time, and then reboots the computer system 100 with the second operating system program so that the second operating system program operates stably. carry out

Hereinafter, the detailed configuration of the aforementioned computer system 100 will be described in detail.

3 is a detailed block diagram of a computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3 , the computer system 100 includes an input unit 150 and an image processing unit 160 in addition to the above-described configuration of the communication unit 110 , the storage unit 120 , the control unit 130 , and the output unit 140 . may include more.

The communication unit 110 includes a short-range communication module 111, a wireless communication module 112 and HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface), USB (Universal Serial Bus), IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) 1394, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet) ) may include a connector 113 including at least one of wired communication modules, such as.

The short-range communication module 111 is configured to perform wireless short-range communication with the computer system 100 and nearby devices. The short-distance communication module 111 includes at least one of a Bluetooth module, an infrared data association (IrDA) module, a near field communication (NFC) module, a WIFI module, and a Zigbee module. can do.

In addition, the wireless communication module 112 is a module for performing communication by being connected to an external network according to a wireless communication protocol such as IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi). In addition, the wireless communication module further includes a mobile communication module that performs communication by accessing a mobile communication network according to various mobile communication standards such as 3G (3rd Generation), 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project), LTE (Long Term Evolution), etc. You may.

As such, the communication unit 110 may be implemented by the various short-distance communication methods described above, and other communication technologies not mentioned herein may be employed as necessary.

On the other hand, the connector 113 is a configuration that provides an interface with various source devices such as USB 2.0, USB 3.0, HDMI, IEEE 1394, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet). The connector 113 may receive image data from an external server through a wired cable connected to the connector 113 according to a control command of the controller 130 or transmit pre-stored image data to an external recording medium. Also, the connector 113 may receive power from a power source through a wired cable physically connected to the connector 113 .

On the other hand, the output unit 140 outputs various status messages related to the installation of the window program on the screen through the display unit (not shown) or a beep generated in connection with the installation of the window program through the audio output unit (not shown). sound can be output.

In addition, the output unit 140 may display image data of content through a display unit (not shown) or display an execution screen of an application corresponding to a user command input through the input unit 150 to be described later.

Also, the output unit 140 may output audio data included in the content requested by the user or various notification sounds or voice messages through the audio output unit (not shown).

The input unit 150 is an input means for receiving various user commands and transmitting them to the control unit 130 . The input unit 150 may include a manipulation unit implemented as a keypad having a microphone for receiving a user's voice command, various function keys, number keys, special keys, character keys, and the like.

In addition, the input unit 150, when the above-described display unit (not shown) is implemented in the form of a touch screen, such as a touch input unit implemented as a touch pad that forms a mutually layered structure with the display unit (not shown), such as a remote control device It may include a user input unit for receiving an IR signal or an RF signal for controlling the operation of the computer system 100 from at least one peripheral device (not shown).

Meanwhile, the aforementioned controller 130 may be a processing device that can control the overall operation of the computer system 100 or control the overall operation of the computer system 100 .

The controller 130 may include a CPU 135 , a ROM 136 , a RAM 137 and a GPU 138 , and the CPU 135 , a ROM 136 , a RAM 137 and a GPU 138 . ) may be connected to each other through a bus 139 .

The CPU 135 accesses the first storage device 121 of the storage unit 120 and performs booting using the second operating system program stored in the first storage device 121 . In addition, the CPU 135 performs various operations using various programs, contents, data, etc. stored in the first storage device 121 of the storage unit 120 .

The ROM 136 stores an instruction set for system booting, and the like. When the turn-on command is input and power is supplied, the CPU 135 transfers the second operating system program stored in the first storage device 121 of the storage unit 120 to the RAM 137 according to the command stored in the ROM 136 . After copying, the second operating system program is executed to boot the system. When booting is completed, the CPU 135 copies various programs stored in the first storage device 121 of the storage unit 120 to the RAM 137, and executes the programs copied to the RAM 137 to perform various operations. carry out

The GPU 138 creates a display screen including various objects such as icons, images, text, and the like. Specifically, the GPU 138 calculates property values such as coordinate values, shape, size, color, etc. at which each object is to be displayed according to the layout of the screen based on the received control command, and selects the object based on the associated property value. Create display screens of various layouts including

The control unit 130 may be implemented as a single-chip system (SoC: System on Chip) by being combined with each of the above-described components.

So far, each configuration of the computer system 100 according to the present invention has been described in detail. Hereinafter, a method of automatically installing the second operating system program in the computer system 100 through various embodiments will be described in detail.

4 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4 , when a user command related to the installation of the second operating system program is input, the computer system 100 receives an executable file for installing the second operating system program from the file providing server (not shown) ( S410 ). .

When the executable file is received, the computer system 100 determines whether the second operating system installation file can be stored in the storage unit in which the first operating system program is stored based on the memory check program included in the received executable file, and then the first operating system A temporary area is allocated to the storage unit using a program (S420).

When the temporary area is allocated, the computer system 100 receives the second operating system installation file from the file providing server (not shown) based on the download program included in the executable file, and stores the received second operating system installation file in the temporary area. Save (S430).

In this case, if an error occurs while downloading the second operating system installation file, the installation act itself may be invalidated by performing a rollback function (deleting the temporary area and deleting all related files).

Thereafter, the computer system 100 boots the computer system 100 using the boot image included in the second operating system installation file, formats the area in which the first operating system program is stored, and then installs the installation included in the second operating system installation file. The second operating system program is installed in the storage unit based on the image (S440).

When the installation of the second operating system program is completed, the computer system 100 executes the second operating system program installed in the storage unit ( S450 ), and then deletes the temporary area in which the second operating system installation file is stored.

5 is a flowchart of a method of allocating a temporary area of a storage unit to store a second operating system installation file in a computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5 , when an executable file is received, the computer system 100 determines a preset threshold capacity of the remaining capacity of the first storage device included in the storage unit based on a memory check program included in the received executable file. It is determined whether it is abnormal (S510). According to an embodiment, the computer system 100 may determine whether the remaining capacity of the first storage device included in the storage unit is 10 gigabytes or more.

As a result of the determination, if the remaining capacity of the first storage device is a preset critical capacity, the computer system 100 sets the specification of the second storage device included in the storage unit based on the memory check program included in the executable file to the preset reference specification. It is determined whether it is abnormal (S520). According to an embodiment, the computer system 100 may determine whether the specification of the second storage device is 2 gigabytes or more.

Here, the description of the first memory device and the second memory device will be omitted since they have been described above.

On the other hand, if the remaining capacity of the first storage device in step S510 is less than the preset threshold capacity or if the specification of the second storage device in step S520 is less than the preset reference specification, the computer system 100 operates the second operating system. A program automatic installation impossible message is output (S530).

On the other hand, if the remaining capacity of the first storage device and the specification of the second storage device satisfy the preset conditions through steps 510 and 520 described above, the computer system 100 displays a previously allocated temporary area on the first storage device. It is determined whether a previously allocated temporary area exists, and if there is a previously allocated temporary area, the previously allocated temporary area is deleted (S540 and S550).

Thereafter, the computer system 100 allocates a temporary area having a storage capacity for storing an executable file in the first storage device using the first operating system program (S560).

On the other hand, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the computer system 100 determines whether a previously allocated temporary area exists in the first storage device in steps S540 and S550 and deletes the previously-allocated area in steps S510 and S520 described above. can be performed before the operation of

When the temporary area is allocated on the first storage device through this embodiment, the computer system 100 receives the second operating system installation file from the file providing server (not shown) based on the download program included in the executable file, and , the received second operating system installation file may be stored in the temporary area.

Here, the second operating system installation file includes at least a boot image for booting the second operating system, an installation image for installing the second operating system program, a command for installing the second operating system program in a preset order, and a utility for setting a window installation environment. may contain one.

And, the utility, a program for editing the boot environment configuration file of the boot manager for the first operating system program to be bootable from the boot image, a program for checking the use bits (32Bit, 64Bit) of the first operating system program, and a user command It may include at least one of a response file corresponding to a pop-up UI for receiving input, a program for enabling booting corresponding to a Windows program version, and a program for checking a language used.

When such a window installation file is stored in the temporary area of the first storage device, the computer system 100 performs booting with the boot image included in the second operating system installation file and stores the first operating system program in the first storage device. format the When the format of the area in which the first operating system program is stored is completed, the computer system 100 installs the second operating system program in the remaining area except for the temporary area allocated to the first storage device based on the installation image.

Specifically, while the second operating system program is installed in the first storage device, the computer system 100 stores answer information corresponding to each of the query items required in connection with the installation of the second operating system program to a directory into which each answer information is inserted. save to

Here, the answer information to the query item may include at least one of ID, password, country, language, time information, partition information where the second operating system program is to be installed, and company information.

Accordingly, the computer system 100 automatically installs an application program for the second operating system based on the installation image included in the second operating system installation file without a separate user command in connection with the installation of the second operating system while the second operating system program is installed. It can also be added and installed. Here, the installation image may include at least one of a Windows operating system, an office program, a Portable Document Format (PDF)-related program, and a compression program.

When the installation of the second operating system program on the first storage device is completed, the computer system 100 boots into the installed second operating system program. When booting into the second operating system program is completed, the computer system 100 performs an execution operation for stabilizing the second operating system program.

6 is a flowchart of a method of executing a second operating system program in a computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6 , when booting with the second operating system program is completed, the computer system 100 deletes the temporary area of the first storage device in which the second operating system installation file is stored ( S610 ).

Thereafter, the computer system 100 outputs a reboot required message for device setting for a preset time (S620).

After the installation completion message for the second operating system program is output for a preset time, the second operating system program is rebooted so that the second operating system program operates stably (S630).

Finally, the computer system 100 outputs a message indicating that the second operating system program has been completed for a preset period of time and then ends the automatic installation (S640).

[Table 1] below compares the manual installation method according to the prior art and the automatic installation method according to the present invention.

Comparison of manual installation method and automatic installation method division Manual installation method Automatic installation method Condition Requires operating system files for installation
USB memory for booting (offline installation)
External or in-house expertise required Internet required (online), operating the existing operating system
10 GB or more of extra hard disk space required
Non-professional installation possible procedure Create a bootable USB for installation
(Download the operating system from the Internet)
Boot from USB (BIOS settings)
Manual installation: Q&A required
(Device and option settings, etc.) Download the installation file from the web server and run it
Complete automatic installation (no user required) Difference Face-to-face services: exposure to epidemics and crime
Involving external experts: time and place constraints
Additional travel expenses in addition to installation costs
After installation, a separate update is required Fast and convenient: automation of the entire process
Automated Q&A: No user selection required
Non-face-to-face service: epidemic transmission and crime prevention
Domestic/overseas service available regardless of time/place
Relatively cheap: no travel expenses
No update required: latest update included

As shown in [Table 1] above, the automatic Windows program installation method according to an embodiment of the present invention can automatically install a Windows program-related operating system without various types of user commands and input data required to occur in the Windows installation process. In addition, by remotely installing the Windows program-related operating system automatically, the user can easily perform self-installation by himself without having to face a professional engineer, thereby saving time and money.

Meanwhile, the control method of the computer system 100 according to the above-described various embodiments may be coded with software and stored in a non-transitory readable medium. Such a non-transitory readable medium may be mounted on various devices and used.

The non-transitory readable medium refers to a medium that stores data semi-permanently, rather than a medium that stores data for a short moment, such as a register, cache, memory, and the like, and can be read by a device. Specifically, it may be a CD, DVD, hard disk, Blu-ray disk, USB, memory card, ROM, or the like.

In addition, although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and the technical field to which the present invention belongs without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the claims In addition, various modifications are possible by those of ordinary skill in the art, and these modifications should not be individually understood from the technical spirit or perspective of the present invention.

100: computer system 110: communication unit
120: storage unit 121, 122: first and second storage devices
130: control unit 131: temporary area processing unit
132: second operating system download unit 133: second operating system installation unit
134: second operating system execution unit 140: output unit
150: input unit

Claims (22)

A method for automatically installing an operating system in a computer system, the method comprising:
receiving an executable file for installing a second operating system by accessing a file providing server in a computer system in which the first operating system is installed;
After determining whether the second operating system installation file can be stored in the storage unit in which the first operating system is stored based on the memory check program included in the executable file, a temporary area is allocated to the storage unit using the first operating system program step;
receiving a second operating system installation file from the file providing server based on the download program included in the executable file and storing the second operating system installation file in the temporary area;
After the computer system is booted with the boot image included in the second operating system installation file to format an area in which the first operating system is stored, the second operating system installation file is stored in the storage unit based on the installation image included in the second operating system installation file. 2 installing an operating system; and
executing a second operating system installed in the storage unit after deleting a temporary area in which the second operating system installation file is stored;
An operating system automatic installation method comprising a.
The method of claim 1,
Allocating the temporary area comprises:
It is determined based on the memory check program whether the remaining capacity of the first storage device included in the storage unit is equal to or greater than a preset threshold capacity, and the specification of the second storage unit included in the storage unit is equal to or greater than a preset reference specification to do; and
allocating a temporary area having a storage capacity for storing the executable file in the first storage device using the first operating system when the condition is satisfied.
3. The method of claim 2,
Allocating the temporary area comprises:
if the condition is not satisfied, outputting a message indicating that windows cannot be automatically installed according to insufficient capacity of the first and second storage devices;
Operating system automatic installation method, characterized in that it further comprises.
3. The method of claim 2,
Allocating the temporary area comprises:
deleting the previously allocated temporary area if there is a previously allocated temporary area on the first storage device;
Operating system automatic installation method, characterized in that it further comprises.
The method of claim 1,
The second operating system installation file,
At least one of a boot image for booting a second operating system, an installation image for installing the second operating system, a command for installing the second operating system in a preset order, and a utility for setting a second operating system installation environment,
An operating system automatic installation method, characterized in that when an error occurs while downloading the second operating system installation file in the computer system in which the first operating system is installed, a rollback function is performed.
6. The method of claim 5,
The utility is
A program for editing the boot environment setting file of the boot manager for the first operating system to be bootable from the boot image, a program for checking the bits (32Bit, 64Bit) of the first operating system, and a popup for receiving a user command An operating system automatic installation method comprising at least one of a response file corresponding to the UI, a program for enabling booting in response to the operating system version, and a program for checking a language used.
6. The method of claim 5,
The step of installing the second operating system,
While the second operating system is installed, answer information corresponding to each of the query items required is stored in a directory into which the answer information is to be inserted, and when the installation of the second operating system is completed, booting is performed using the second operating system. and
Information on answers to the above questions is,
ID, password, country, language, time information, an operating system automatic installation method comprising at least one of information on the partition where the second operating system is to be installed, and company information.
6. The method of claim 5,
The installation image is
Automatic operating system installation method comprising at least one of a second operating system, an office program, a Portable Document Format (PDF)-related program, and a compression program
The method of claim 1,
The step of executing the second operating system comprises:
deleting the temporary area in which the installation file of the second operating system is stored when the booting of the second operating system is completed; and
outputting an installation completion message of the second operating system;
Automatic operating system installation method comprising a
10. The method of claim 9,
The step of executing the second operating system comprises:
rebooting the second operating system so that the second operating system operates stably after outputting the installation completion message of the second operating system;
Operating system automatic installation method, characterized in that it further comprises
In the computer system in which the first window program is installed,
a communication unit configured to perform data communication with a file providing server providing a second window program to receive an executable file for installing a second window program;
a storage unit for storing the pre-installed first window program; and
a control unit that formats an area in which the first window program is stored and installs the second window program in the storage unit;
The control unit is
When the executable file is received, it is determined whether a second window installation file can be stored in the storage unit based on a memory check program included in the executable file, and then a temporary area in the storage unit using the first window program a temporary area processing unit for allocating
a window download unit configured to store, in the temporary area, a second window installation file received from the file providing server through the communication unit based on a download program included in the executable file when the temporary area is created;
After the computer system is booted with a boot image included in the second window installation file to format an area in which the first window program is stored, the second window installation file includes the installation image in the storage unit. a window installation unit for installing a second window program; and
a window execution unit configured to execute a second window program installed in the storage unit after deleting the temporary area in which the window installation file is stored when the installation of the second window program is completed;
A computer system comprising a.
12. The method of claim 11,
The temporary area processing unit,
Based on the memory check program, it is determined whether the remaining capacity of the first storage device of the storage unit is equal to or greater than a preset threshold capacity and the specification of the second storage unit of the storage unit is equal to or greater than a preset reference specification, and the condition is satisfied. and allocating a temporary area having a storage capacity capable of storing the executable file in the first storage device by using the first window program.
13. The method of claim 12,
It further includes an output unit;
The temporary area processing unit,
If the condition is not satisfied, the computer system according to claim 1, wherein the automatic Windows installation impossible message according to the insufficient capacity of the first and second storage devices is output through the output unit.
13. The method of claim 12,
The temporary area processing unit,
and if there is a previously allocated temporary area on the first storage device, the previously allocated temporary area is deleted.
12. The method of claim 11,
The Windows installation file is
At least one of a boot image for booting a second window program, an installation image for installing the second window program, a command for installing the second window program in a preset order, and a utility for setting a window installation environment,
A computer system comprising: performing a rollback function when an error occurs while downloading the second Windows program installation file in the computer system in which the first Windows program is installed.
16. The method of claim 15,
The utility is
A program for editing the boot environment setting file of the boot manager for the first window program to be bootable from the boot image, a program for checking the usage bits (32Bit, 64Bit) of the first window program, and receiving a user command A computer system comprising at least one of a response file for responding to a pop-up UI, a program for enabling booting in response to a Windows program version, and a program for checking a language to be used.
16. The method of claim 15,
The window installation unit,
While the second window program is installed, answer information corresponding to each of the query items required is stored in a directory where the answer information is to be inserted, and when the installation of the second window program is completed, the second window program is used to boot,
Information on answers to the above questions is,
A computer system comprising at least one of ID, password, country, language, time information, partition information where the second window program is to be installed, and company information.
16. The method of claim 15,
The installation image is
A computer system comprising at least one of a second Windows program, an office program, a Portable Document Format (PDF)-related program, and a compression program.
18. The method of claim 17,
It further includes an output unit;
The window execution unit,
When booting with the second window program is completed, the output unit is controlled to output the second window program installation completion message after deleting the temporary area in which the second window program installation file is stored.
20. The method of claim 19,
The window execution unit,
After the second window program installation complete message is output, the second window program is rebooted so that the second window program operates stably.
In a computer system that has performed a booting process using a first operating system,
a communication unit configured to receive an executable file for installing a second operating system by performing data communication with a file providing server providing a second operating system;
a storage unit for storing the pre-installed first operating system program; and
a control unit that formats the area in which the first operating system is stored and installs the second operating system in the storage unit;
The control unit is
When the executable file is received, it is determined whether a second operating system installation file can be stored in the storage unit based on a memory check program included in the executable file, and then a temporary area is created in the storage unit using the first operating system. a temporary area processing unit for allocating;
an operating system download unit configured to store a second operating system installation file received from the file providing server through the communication unit in the temporary area based on a download program included in the executable file when the temporary area is created;
After the computer system is booted with the boot image included in the second operating system installation file to format the area in which the first operating system is stored, the second operating system installation file is stored in the storage unit based on the installation image included in the second operating system installation file. 2 an operating system installation unit for installing an operating system; and
a window execution unit configured to execute a second operating system installed in the storage unit after deleting the temporary area in which the second operating system is stored when the installation of the second operating system is completed;
A computer system comprising a.
22. The method of claim 21,
The temporary area processing unit determines, based on the memory check program, whether the remaining capacity of the first storage device of the storage unit is equal to or greater than a preset threshold capacity and the specification of the second storage unit of the storage unit is equal to or greater than a preset reference specification Thus, if the condition is satisfied, a temporary area having a storage capacity capable of storing the executable file is allocated to the first storage device using the first operating system,
The computer system further comprises an output unit;
The temporary area processing unit, if the condition is not satisfied, outputs a message that the operating system cannot be automatically installed according to the insufficient capacity of the first and second storage devices through the output unit,
The temporary area processing unit,
and if there is a previously allocated temporary area on the first storage device, the previously allocated temporary area is deleted.

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