TWI237204B - Method for achieving multiple automatic timing bootup scheduling of computer system - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a system and method that set up computer system as multiple automatic timing bootup added with scheduling setup so that computer manager can execute different task at different time. The scheduling can flexibly set up booting operation procedure, booting execution task and shutdown operation procedure of each automatic bootup. When the automatic bootup scheduling is activated, it can further determine if the computer condition at the moment complies with automatic bootup, manual bootup or booted already to execute different automatic bootup operation, bootup execution task and automatic shutdown operation. If booting password is met, further modify the booting configuration to pass and process the password. Such multiple automatic timing bootup scheduling technique not only solves the conventional issue simply using single setup to automatically boot up, but flexibly sets up the booting operation procedure, booting execution task and shutdown operation procedure.

Description

1237204 V. Description of the invention (1) The technical field to which the invention belongs: The present invention relates to a method for achieving computer-based programs for customers. The method of the present invention can be applied to a computer system ^ to help the operator to start the computer system in batches can process different batches of time ^ for any spear ㈢ =, so that the application person in the regular backup management ... anti-virus management, timing: "; [Library]: It is a regular disk arrangement, regular downloading of data, scheduled recording at the time, etc. Prior technology: Know the method of automatic startup of the computer system at regular intervals, which is set by ^ ⑽ jBaSlc lnput / 〇utput System; Automatic booting function, but because the saved memory allows you to set one or a limited number of timed automatic boot settings, there are often multiple or unlimited schedules. Therefore, you must enter the BIOS to restart Set the conditions for the next automatic startup, #often inconvenient. Ί 无 ί f The setting of the scheduled automatic startup and the timing of the automatic startup are followed by the second one: Off. Therefore, the function of the computer system's automatic startup at regular intervals has been considerable. — Therefore, how to break through the capacity limit of BI0S to achieve a large number :: i 动】 ί π and can flexibly adjust the operation after booting due to different conditions, this invention Therefore, the present invention addresses the various shortcomings of the above-mentioned prior art:-a system and method for automatic booting multiple times, writing the next boot-up procedure in advance during the automatic boot-up condition, and adjusting the booting process accordingly 、 Startup = different ... 1237204 Case No. 92118906 V. Description of the invention (2) Shutdown operation. Summary of the invention: A method for automatically opening a computer system multiple times and automatically at the same time, the main purpose of the invention is to provide a computer system that can be owed and private. Process setting system and method, so that the computer system does not = automatically start

Restrictions on single or few automatic starts. Also 'specialized BIOS This is a method to achieve multiple timed self-control of computer systems: its other purpose is to provide a way to adjust the subsequent boot operations due to the computer's current conditions when the computer is automatically turned on. Achieve the computer system automatic timing multiple times. Another method is to provide a method that can be adjusted in the automatic boot schedule setting when the computer system contains two passes. &Amp; Ma Shi, in order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention uses one after the startup: * to store the preset settings of the computer manager: storage media = schedule 'and transport the materials on the computer, will: two = boot off Auto Update _ Automatic startup schedule with the number of miles in the boot. In this way, the Maoming will automatically identify the average day of the day, and go to 士 ± s automatically turn on, ”“ Manual M, the reason for the start of the guard is “the status is different to perform: =” or: the original has been turned on ”, and because Decide whether to shut down after different ends. In addition, the job is not performed at all or when the task is performed—the reason for booting, s or other computer boot firmware, and the boot is started by: c Whether the boot is due to the computer status at time t Flags can be more accurately identified and identified. 1237204-Case No. Q2118906 ___ Month and Day Amendment Fifth, Invention Description (3) If a power-on password is required when the computer is turned on, first store the power-on password in a general storage device, ϋ Change B I 〇s or other boot settings to boot without password. In addition, it is also possible to provide a special setting for the B I 0S or other power-on password mechanism. The setting can determine whether or not to automatically power on when the timing is turned on. The B I 0 S or other power-on password mechanism can directly bypass the power-on password and boot. 'Implementation method of the present invention: a method for achieving a computer system's multiple timed automatic startup schedule', which must be performed with computer equipment, which is usually a servo, personal computer, industrial computer, notebook computer, network computer, etc. ; As shown in Figure 1 'The computer system operator 108 can enter the computer system through the local side (Local side) 101 to set the schedule of multiple automatic startup at a fixed time 1 06; the computer equipment must be configured with at least the components Including: Central Processing Unit (Central Processing Unit; CPUH02), Input Device (System Input deviCe) 107, General Storage Device (ie, computer readable media) 104, BIOS at 103; Each component uses the motherboard 105 as the electronic signal Communication bridge 'where computer-readable media can store instructions executed by the present invention', including but not limited to floppy disks, hard disks, optical disks, magnetic tapes, fast = _S), non-volatile memory ( In nQnvlatal II memory_), most of the instructions executed by the present invention exist in hard disks, optical disks, or soft disks. % Gong Ding ^ Bafang, and Guang == a method of computer system automatic automatic start-up schedule multiple times' can also be implemented with the network 1 equipment. As shown in Figure 2, the Department of Computer

Page 7 12372204 ___ Case No. 92ll8Q (lfi__year month ------------ '" " " " V. Description of the invention (4) The system operator 2 0 6 can pass Network 203 (can be Guangwei Network 2 04 or area, 'is 丨 Road 2 0 5) communicate with the local network device 2 0 2 to pass electronic messages, and then enter the brain system 2 01, and more Scheduled automatic startup schedule setting. The network device 202 can be a network switch (router), router (router), hub (hub) or proxy server (proxy), etc. Work after automatic startup, ', if the computer Projects that need to execute other multiple computers 207 through the network 203 can also be communicated through the network. A method of the present invention for achieving a computer system with multiple timed automatic startup schedules, the implementation steps are described below ： 1. In the state of starting, set the schedule of the timed automatic startup. The settings include the conditions of the timed automatic startup, the tasks to be performed after the automatic startup, whether to shut down after the task is completed, and store this setting data in the general storage device. , Not the BIOS or other computer's boot firmware to boot automatically Setting 〇2. In the power-on state, check the system time and other conditions of the computer system at the completion of step 1 and at regular intervals, and update the BI 0S or other computer boot firmware automatically according to the timing set in step 1. The timed automatic startup setting value is the most recently set condition, which means that in addition to BI 0S, it is also applicable to other computer firmware cake-type startup mechanisms. And the timed automatic startup conditions set in step 1 when the computer system When the conditions of the setting are met, the startup operation of the setting is performed, and after the task is completed, whether to shut down according to the setting after the execution of the task is completed or not shut down according to the setting. 3 · In the shutdown state, the computer system will B I 0s updated in step 2 or other computer boot firmware timing automatic boot setting conditions, when the conditions are met

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j number 92118906 V. Description of the invention (5) Automatic start. When the computer starts up automatically, go back to step 2. If you change the schedule of setting the automatic start up at regular intervals, go back to step 丨. Day D or a method according to the present invention for achieving multiple timed automatic startup of a computer system. The detailed implementation steps are shown in FIG. 3. First, step 30 2 of 30 i, to determine whether it is in the on state? If {, go to step 2 ′; otherwise go to step 3 04; step 303 determine whether to add or change the scheduled date ± d ′ boot schedule? If yes, proceed to step 30 5; otherwise, proceed to step 30: · = step 3 0 5 sets the automatic startup schedule for multiple times; step 306, save < 丄 乂 -like storage device i; step 3G7, update BI 〇s or other computer booting ^ at the timing of the automatic boot setting value is the latest program to execute the automatic boot; Step 3 08, determine whether it meets the automatic boot schedule conditions? If yes, go to step 309; otherwise, go to step 3 12; step 3 009, perform the setting to be performed after the automatic startup; step 31 〇, update the B10s or other computers to start automatically at regular intervals The setting value is the program that was last executed 'Automatic startup; Step 3 1 1 to execute the task to be performed after automatic startup; Step 3 1 2 to determine whether the execution of the task is completed or the execution time has expired? If yes, go to step 313; otherwise, go back to step 302; If yes, go to step 3 1 4 to shut down, otherwise go back to step 3 02; and '° Among them, step 304, is the BIOS or other computer's firmware started automatically at regular intervals? If yes, go to step 318, otherwise go back to this step and continue to wait. The method of the present invention for achieving a computer system's multiple timed automatic startup schedule can further include executing different work items and shutdown options due to different computer conditions at the time. The following are two of the processing rules.

Page 91237204 _ Case No. 92118906_ Year Month Day__ V. Description of the invention (6) 1. Can set the work to be performed when the timer is automatically turned on according to the judgment. The reason for the startup at that time is because (1) the conditions are met and Automatic start-up, (2) manual start-up, or (3) the original start-up (previously timed automatic start-up without shutdown) and other reasons to decide whether to perform or perform different tasks; or 2. can be set when the timed automatic start-up After the work to be performed is completed, it is judged that the reason for the startup at that time is (1) automatic startup due to meeting the conditions, (2) manual startup, or (3) original startup (previously scheduled automatic startup without shutdown), etc. Decide whether to perform shutdown for different reasons.

The method of the present invention for achieving multiple scheduled automatic booting of a computer system, which may further include: BI 0S or other computer boot firmware provides a boot reason flag, which flag indicates whether the boot is started by a scheduled automatic boot. By reading the flag, you can more accurately judge and identify the above-mentioned boot reasons. The method of the present invention for achieving a multiple-time automatic booting schedule of a computer system may further include pre-processing and setting when the computer system includes a power-on password mechanism. The following are two processing rules:

1. When a power-on password is set and enabled, if you have set and enabled a timed automatic power-on schedule, first store the power-on password in a general storage device, and change the B I 0S or other power-on password to a password-less power-on. For example, first read out the power-on password in BI 0S and store it in a general storage device (such as a hard disk), and then change the value of the power-on password in BI 0S to blank. In this way, when the computer system shuts down automatically after shutdown, When booting, you can boot directly without entering a power-on password. When there is no setting or the automatic startup schedule is not enabled, the B I 0S or other power-on password related settings should be restored to the original settings, which can be restored from the original power-on password originally stored in general storage devices (such as hard disks).

P.1237224 Λ_ 月 月 ^^ _ 92118906 Friends and invention description (7) Mom reads $ and writes back the boot password value in B 丨 〇s, so when the computer system is manually turned on after shutdown To restore the password enable status. The port of the machine provides a special setting in the 2 108 or other power-on password mechanism. The setting i I ϊ ί ί No. When the power is turned on at regular intervals, the bi 0s or other power-on x password x code ^ ^ omitted Go through the power-on password. For example, add a ^: ^ to bypass the password setting at the start of the system. This setting can determine whether the computer system must start the computer when the computer is started. $ T j Password, when the computer starts automatically at regular time, even if a startup password is set, the computer system can skip the password and start. The method of the present invention for achieving a computer system's multiple timed automatic startup schedules, which can be carried forward-includes: the setting schedule of the timed automatic startup can also be directly changed by other programs, not necessarily by the setting schedule Program to change settings. The method of the present invention for achieving a computer system with multiple timed automatic startup schedules, which can be advanced to include the following steps: After the scheduled automatic startup is performed, in addition to being able to set not to shut down or shut down after completion, you can also set how long after booting or Other conditions shut down. The method of the present invention for achieving a computer system with multiple scheduled automatic startup schedules, the implementation effects of which can be summarized as follows: 1 · A large number of schedules for scheduled automatic startup can be set at one time, the number of settings is limited only by the computer system startup The capacity of the rear storage device is no longer limited by the capacity of the BIOS. ~ 2 ・ Every two days owe to Nichiji I move "Khan, machine settings, can be individually specified after this automatic boot

Page 11 1237204 ^ ----- Amendment __Case No. 92118906 V. Description of the Invention (8) Tasks to be performed by the computer system, such as disk reorganization, scheduled recording, etc. Φ No Γ 轼 Be able to set the automatic startup every time. You can individually specify whether the operation can change B10s or other power-on password settings when the computer contains the power-on :: mechanism. Skip power on or change BIOS. 4. Each time the automatic startup setting can be individually specified to automatically recognize the current power and status to perform different tasks or not perform tasks, or decide whether to shut down after execution. 5 · It can refer to whether to shut down (ie shut down the computer system) after the work performed by the daily guard automatically starts to avoid unnecessary waste of energy. The method of the present invention for achieving a computer system multiple times automatic startup schedule is particularly suitable for the construction and maintenance of computer systems generally used by corporate companies, especially for network data centers and application service providers (Application Service Provider), Internet coffee, KTV, Karaoke, security surveillance video, communication data exchange center, large computer center of school or consortium, home control computer and personal use computer. The technical content and technical features of the present invention are disclosed as above. However, those familiar with the technology may still make various substitutions and modifications without departing from the spirit of the present invention based on the teaching and disclosure of the present invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should not be changed. It is limited to those disclosed in the examples, but should include various substitutions and modifications that do not depart from the present invention, and are covered by the following patent application scope.

1237204 _Case No. 92118906_ 年月 日 __ Brief Description of the Drawings Figure 1 ·· The method of implementing the present invention to achieve a computer system multiple time automatic boot schedule, the required computer system architecture diagram; Figure 2: The method of implementing the present invention to achieve a computer system with multiple timed automatic startup schedules, the required network architecture diagram; and Figure 3: the invention of the method to achieve the computer system with multiple timed automatic startup schedules flow chart. Number of main components · 101 Computer system 102 Central processing unit 103 BIOS 104 General storage device 105 Motherboard 106 Multiple timed boot schedule system 107 Access device 108 System operator 201 Computer system 202 Local network equipment 203 Network 204 Wide area network Road 205 Local network 206 Computer system operator 207 Other multiple computers 301 Process starts

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1237204 _case number 92118906_ year month day __ simple illustration of the drawing 3 0 2: Is it on? 3 0 3: Do you want to add or change the automatic startup schedule? 304: Is the BIOS or other computer's firmware started automatically at regular intervals? 3 0 5: Set the timing for multiple automatic startup schedules 306: Store the settings in the general storage device 3 0 7: Update the scheduled automatic startup settings of the BI 0S or other computer startup firmware 3 0 8 : Does it meet the requirements for automatic startup schedule? 3 0 9: Perform the setting to be performed after the system is automatically turned on.

310: Update the BIOS or other computer's boot firmware. The timing of the automatic startup setting is the most recent program to execute the automatic startup. 3 1 1: Run this setting to perform the task to be performed after the automatic startup 3 1 2: Whether to perform the task completion or execution time Arrived? 3 1 3: Is it set to shut down? 3 1 4: shutdown

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Claims (1)

1237204 _ Case No. 92118906_ Year Month and Day _i ± S-_ VI. Patent Application Scope 1. A method to achieve multiple timed automatic startup schedule setting of a computer system, which is implemented in the general storage device of the computer system The program of the method, the method includes the following steps: (a) whether the computer system is turned on, and if so, proceed to the next step, otherwise wait for manual or other automatic startup; (b) set a schedule of automatic startup at multiple times; (c) ) Store this setting data in the general storage device; (d) Update the computer system's BI 0S or other computer's boot firmware at the time of automatic boot setting to the most recent setting; (e) Check the computer system at a fixed time Whether the system time and other conditions meet the conditions of the timed automatic startup schedule. If yes, proceed to the next step, otherwise continue to perform the check of this step; (f) Perform the tasks to be performed after the set automatic startup; (g) Update the computer system The timing of the automatic startup of the BI 0S or other computer boot firmware is the most recent setting that meets the conditions; and (h) judge the setting No need to shut down, if the shutdown and return to step (a), otherwise back to step (b). 2. The method as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the schedule setting of multiple timed automatic startup in step (b) can be set by the program itself or by other programs to directly change the setting schedule data. 3. The method described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, in which the other programs referred to are programs of the local computer or programs of the remote network computer. 4. The method as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the general storage device referred to in step (c) may be a hard disk, a floppy disk, an optical disk, a magnetic tape, a removable disk Page 15 1237204 _ Case No. 92Π8906 _ Month and Day __ VI. Scope of patent application State access memory, read-only memory or flash memory. 5. The method according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the most recently set conditions in steps (d) and (g) are the closest to the current and not yet elapsed time in the set time. 6. The method as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein step (f) performs the work to be performed after the automatic startup is set, and the computer status at the time of automatic startup according to the startup is: automatic startup when the conditions are met. 5. Because of manual startup or original startup, you can choose to perform the task or not, and you can also choose to shut down or not shut down after execution. Among them, BI 0S or other computer startup firmware provides a flag for the reason for the boot, which indicates this Whether the second boot is started by the timing automatic boot. The above-mentioned boot reasons can be identified by reading the flag. 7. The method as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the work to be performed in step (f) may be located on the local computer or the power of the remote network 8. As the item 1 in the scope of patent application In the method described above, if the original computer system already has a power-on password mechanism, when updating BI 0S in steps (d) and (g), the following two methods can be selected for processing: Store the power-on password in a general storage device in advance, and then When changing the BI 0S or other power-on password settings to boot without a password; or the BI 0 S or other power-on password mechanism provides a special setting that determines whether the BI 0S or other power-on password mechanism can Skip the power-on password directly and start the system. 9. The method described in item 8 of the scope of patent application, wherein Page 161237204 _Case No. 921 18906_Year_Month__ VI. The first method of applying for the patent scope code also includes: when there is no setting or the automatic startup schedule is not enabled, the BI 0S or other The settings related to the power-on password are restored to their original values. 10. The method described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the judgment of step (h) as to whether it is necessary to shut down needs to first check that it was originally set to shut down after the job is completed, shut down after a certain period of time, or not Shut down. 11. The method as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein in steps (d) and (e), update the automatic startup settings of the other computer's boot firmware to update the boot settings of other firmware programs that handle computer startup value. 12. A method for achieving a computer system's multiple timed automatic startup schedule setting. A method for implementing the method is provided in the general storage device of the computer system. The method includes the following steps: (a) Check the computer at regular intervals Whether the system time and other conditions of the system meet the conditions of the timed automatic startup schedule. If so, proceed to the next step, otherwise continue to perform the check of this step; (b) perform the task to be performed after the automatic startup of the setting; and (c) update The timed automatic startup setting of the startup firmware of BI OS or other computers is the most recent setting that meets the conditions. 13. The method as described in item 12 of the scope of patent application, wherein step (b) performs the work to be performed after the automatic startup is set, and the computer status at the time of the automatic startup is as follows: automatically meet the conditions Startup, because of manual startup or original startup, you can choose to perform the task or not, and you can also choose to shut down or not shut down after execution. Among them, BI OS or other computer boot firmware provides a flag for the reason for booting, the flag indicates Whether this boot P.17 The patent model is still working. The patent model needs to be inspected first. Patent model mechanism, method password, boot password or other The start of the startup can be identified by taking the flag through% to identify the above-mentioned 1237204 and the scope of the patent application is due to the timing of automatic startup. If you want to apply for a computer 6 times. Two people. 16. If the application is to be executed, the application has been completed. If the application is close to the elapsed time of the article, 18. If the application has a boot secret, choose the following two options: open BI 0S or other BIOS. The system can be omitted directly. As described in item 12 of the first boot schedule for applying for a password, including whether to turn off the item described in item 15 according to the original setting as a fixed time and shut down in item 12 as described in item 12. Step (d) of the item set for it is stored in a time when no coding mechanism is needed. The following items are included in the opening: when the work described in item 12 of the patent scope or other can be located at the local end. Method, where the computer in step (b) can also be the remote network. The 12th step is to: Store the code in advance to set the power-on password to automatically open the password, and the 18th method still includes the BIOS. The step ( b) The judgment of the middle machine, and implement it. The method, whether it is necessary to shut down, work or not shut down after the work is completed. Method, wherein the method in step (c) is closest to the current and not yet method. If the original computer system has updated the BIOS in (g), you can choose a general storage device, and then change the password to boot; or provide a special setting, This setting sets the BIOS or other power-on password machine. The method, in which the power-on is not processed or the timer-based automatic power-on password related settings are restored to the original 1237204-New 92118906 ___ ^^ 1 Positive ----- VI. Range of patent application Setting value. 2 · If the method described in item 12 of the scope of the patent application, in step (c), update the automatic startup settings of other computer startup servers, and update the startup settings of other firmware programs that handle computer startup. . 21. A system for achieving a computer system with multiple scheduled automatic startup schedules, including the following modules: Process, and store-slogan, time and other automatic startup schedules, automatic start-up tasks and option 1 update timings. 22 · If requested The bands referred to in the group are dynamically stored. 23 · As many as in the application module or by other 24. If the application program is based on the terminal 25 · If you apply for general storage boot module conditions, it is a process condition to execute the module ' It can set the patent range during the boot condition. The general storage range is the memory patent range. The time is from the program. The direct patent range is the computer range. The patent range: allows the system twister to set the storage range; If the scheduling module is set, you want to start the execution module: Run the shutdown module after the execution of the scheduled module. Set the module: Update BI 0S or other values as the system that meets the most recent requirements of the 21st item. The device can be a hard disk, a floppy disk, a read-only memory or the system described in item 21 of the flash memory. The system described in item 23 of the schedule information, or the system described in item 21 of the remote network computer, the timing group set by the system for scheduling the brain system multiple times; The next time; the computer's boot firmware is set. In the setting schedule mode, CD-ROM, magnetic memory. In the setting schedule is set by the program itself. 0 other types. Page 191237204 — Case No. 92118906 January 1 flT 6. The shutdown setting in the patent application module is set to shut down after a certain period of work, or not 2 6 · As in the 21st module of the patent application scope ' Perform this setting automatically. This startup automatically starts at the time of power-on at the time of the startup. The manual startup or the original startup has not been executed. You can also choose to complete the execution or other computer startup firmware provides a startup. The above-mentioned startup reasons are identified by the automatic startup. . 2 7 · If the module in the scope of patent application No. 21, the computer of the client network to be executed this time. ^ 8. As for module No. 21 in the scope of patent application, the work to be performed is still acceptable. The system is shut down after the operation is completed, and the work execution has been shut down. The system described in the above, wherein the work to be performed after the startup is performed may depend on the brain state: The automaton 9 that meets the conditions can choose the work to be performed or the shutdown or no shutdown. 1 Among them, the BIOS boot reason flag. This flag indicates that the system started by reading the flag can be described in the system where the boot execution can be located on the local computer, or the system described in the far where the boot execution includes whether to shut down. Judgment and execution of the second: 2 tu! Wai system described in item 28, whether it needs to be closed for execution and first check that it was originally set to shut down after the job is completed, shut down after a certain period of time, or not shut down. With boot ::: The system described in Guangwei Item 21, if the original computer system has a mechanism, then update bj & in the update boot condition module to choose the following two methods: The code is stored in the general storage device in advance, and then At the time of the change, his boot password is set to boot without a password; or Page 201237204 _ Case No. 92118906_ Year Month Date__ VI. Patent Application Scope The B I 0S or other boot password mechanism provides a special setting that determines whether the B I 0S or other The power-on password mechanism can directly bypass the power-on password and start the system. 31. The system described in item 30 of the scope of patent application, wherein the first method of processing the power-on password further includes: when there is no setting or the automatic start-up schedule is not enabled, the B I 0S or other The settings related to the power-on password are restored to their original values. 32. The system described in item 21 of the scope of the patent application, in which the most recently set condition in the update boot and condition module is the closest to its set time At this point in time. 33. The system described in item 21 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the automatic startup settings of other computer startup blades are updated in the update boot condition module to update the startup settings of other firmware programs that handle computer startup value. Page 21