TWI408603B - Systems and methods for generating a mini-operating system, and computer program products thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating a mini-operating system are provided, wherein specific parts of an operating system and/or applications are retrieved to generate the mini-operating system in a portable storage device. The system includes a storage device and a first electronic device coupled to the storage device via an interface. The first electronic device includes at least an operating system and a management program. The management program records specific system information when the first electronic device is booted to load the operating system, and monitors system files required for the execution of the operating system. The management program may also monitor system files, programs, and/or libraries required for the execution of at least one selected application. The management program makes the storage device as a boot device, and stores the specific system information and the system files, programs, and/or libraries required for the execution of the operating system and/or the selected application to the storage device, such that a mini-operating system corresponding to the operating system is generated in the storage device. One or several electronic devices can respectively generate and store several mini-operating systems to different disk partitions of the storage device, such that the storage device can be used in several hardware platforms.

Description

Streamlined operating system production system and method, and computer program product thereof

The present invention relates to a system and method for manufacturing a compact operating system, and more particularly to a system and method for producing a streamlined operating system for a storage device by extracting a particular portion of the operating system and/or application.

With the popularity of computer systems and networks, more and more versatility and applications have been developed to provide users with a richer and more diverse experience through these functions and applications. Due to the convenience of these functions and applications, computer systems have become one of the necessities of people's lives.

In general, a computer system must have an operating system installed to manage the operation of the computer system. The operating system can provide related hardware and software in the computer system, such as related system files and libraries required for the application to run. As mentioned above, due to the development of a large number of functions and applications, the operating system must also have a large number of related system files and libraries to provide different functions and applications to link and use, resulting in the expansion of the operating system size. The large-sized operating system not only takes up a large amount of storage space of the computer system, but also takes a long time and a large memory space to load the operating system.

In some cases, the functions and applications required by different users or the same user may vary from one occasion to another. For example, a user may be keen to take a picture and only need to use image processing functions in the computer system to perform related processing on the photo. Another user may be a professional writer and only need to use the file editing function in the computer system to write related articles. In these cases, the user only needs specific functions and applications in the computer system. If the computer system loads the entire operating system and all functions and applications, the user must take a long time to wait for the computer system to boot. Other functions and applications in the computer system are also redundant to the user.

In view of this, the present invention provides a streamlined operating system production system and method.

A compact operating system manufacturing system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a storage device and a first electronic device coupled to the storage device through an interface. The first electronic device includes at least an operating system and a management program. The management program records a specific system information when the first electronic device is powered on to load the operating system, and monitors at least one first system file required when the operating system executes. The management program creation storage device is a boot device, and the specific system information and the at least one first system file are stored in the storage device to create a compact operating system of the corresponding operating system in the storage device.

A method for manufacturing a compact operating system according to an embodiment of the present invention. First, a specific system information is recorded when a first electronic device is powered on to load an operating system. Next, at least one first system file required for execution of the operating system is monitored. Thereafter, a storage device is created as a boot device, and the specific system information and the at least one first system file are stored in the storage device to create a compact operating system of the corresponding operating system in the storage device.

In some embodiments, the management program can display the plurality of applications in the first electronic device and receive the selection of at least one of the applications. The hypervisor executes the selected application and monitors at least one program, at least one second system file, or at least one library required for execution of the application. The management program stores the at least one program, the at least one second system file, or the at least one library in the storage device.

In some embodiments, when the storage device is coupled to a second electronic device, the second electronic device can be powered on by using the storage device, thereby loading the thin working system on the storage device into the second electronic device, and / Or the selected application is provided for use in the second electronic device.

The above method of the present invention can exist in a coded manner. When the code is loaded and executed by the machine, the machine becomes the means for practicing the invention.

The above described objects, features, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the description and appended claims appended claims

Figure 1 shows a streamlined operating system production system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The compact operating system manufacturing system according to the embodiment of the present invention includes an electronic device 1100 and a storage device 1200. The electronic device 1100 and the storage device 1200 can be coupled through an interface, such as a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface. The storage device 1200 has a disk space for storing data. In some embodiments, the storage device 1200 can be a Portable Device or a Removable Device. The electronic device 1100 can be a processor-based device such as a computer system or the like. The electronic device 1100 includes at least one storage unit 1110 and one processing unit 1120. The storage unit 1110 includes at least one operating system 1111, a plurality of applications 1112, and a management program 1113. The operating system 1111 can include a plurality of system files and libraries for managing hardware and software resources of the electronic device 1100. Each application 1112 can provide functions such as text editing, mail management, network linking, file downloading, multimedia playback, and/or image processing. The processing unit 1120 can execute the management program 1113 to execute the compact operating system making method of the present invention, the details of which will be described later. It is to be noted that the electronic device 1100 may also include other hardware and firmware (not shown) such as a display unit, a basic output/input system, a motherboard, and the like.

Fig. 2 shows a method of fabricating a compact operating system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The compact operating system manufacturing method according to the embodiment of the present invention can be applied to an electronic device such as a computer system.

In step S202, a specific system information is recorded when the electronic device is powered on to load an operating system. It should be noted that in some embodiments, specific system information can be obtained by monitoring the interrupt vector INT13 (disk input/output) of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the specific system information may include a basic input/output system, a processing unit, an electronic device board, and/or a storage unit serial number of the corresponding electronic device, and/or a corresponding operating system loaded into the electronic device. Information and actions related to the device. In step S204, the system file required when the operating system is executed is monitored. It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the system file monitored by step S204 is a system file used by the operating system at a specific time. In step S206, a storage device is fabricated as a boot device. It is reminded that the storage device can be used as a boot device to store some necessary files for booting into the storage device, so that the boot device can be used to boot an electronic device. Then, in step S208, the specific system information recorded at the time of power-on and the system file required for the execution of the operating system are stored in the storage device to create a compact operating system of the corresponding operating system in the storage device. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the management program may first partition the storage device into a first divided magnetic region and a second divided magnetic region. The specific system information and associated system files can be stored in the first split magnetic zone of the storage device, and the first split magnetic zone is set to be read only. On the other hand, in some embodiments, the hypervisor can copy these system files by directly reading the tracks on the associated system files for copying.

In some embodiments, when the storage device is coupled to a particular electronic device, the particular electronic device can be powered on using the storage device to load the reduced operating system on the storage device into the particular electronic device for execution. For example, the electronic device A having a specific operating system can make a compact operating system corresponding to the specific operating system in a portable storage device according to the embodiment of FIG. The electronic device A can be re-powered through the portable storage device to load the compact operating system on the portable storage device into the electronic device A for execution. In addition, in some embodiments, when the storage device is coupled to the specific electronic device, the specific system information of the corresponding specific electronic device may be retrieved, and the specific system information captured by the specific electronic device is determined to be in accordance with the storage device. Specific system information for verification. If the verification is passed, a subsequent boot operation is performed.

Figure 3 shows a method of fabricating a compact operating system in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. The compact operating system manufacturing method according to the embodiment of the present invention can be applied to an electronic device such as a computer system.

In step S302, a specific system information is recorded when the electronic device is powered on to load an operating system. Similarly, in some embodiments, the electronic device can be caused to reboot when the hypervisor is executed. In some embodiments, specific system information can be obtained by monitoring the interrupt vector INT13 or disk input/output of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the specific system information may include a basic input/output system, a processing unit, an electronic device board, and/or a storage unit serial number of the corresponding electronic device, and/or a corresponding operating system loaded into the electronic device. Information and actions related to the device. In step S304, the system file required when the operating system is executed is monitored. Similarly, in some embodiments, the system file monitored in step S304 is a system file used by the operating system at a particular point in time. In step S306, the management program analyzes and displays the application in the electronic device. The application can be displayed on one of the display units of the electronic device through a user interface, and the user can select at least one of the displayed applications through the user interface. In step S308, the selected application is executed, and in step S310, at least one program, at least one system file, and/or at least one library required for execution of the selected application is monitored. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, when the selected application is executed, the user can operate the application according to his own operating habits. Additionally, in some embodiments, when the selected application is executed, the hypervisor can provide different operational scenarios to automate the application. When all the applications are executed, in step S312, a storage device is made as a boot device. Similarly, making the storage device as the boot device may store some boot necessary files into the storage device, so that the boot device can be used to boot an electronic device. Then, in step S314, the specific system information recorded at the time of power-on and the system files, programs, and/or libraries required for the execution of the selected application and the application are stored in the storage device for storage in the storage device. Create a streamlined operating system for the corresponding operating system. Similarly, in some embodiments, the management program may first partition the storage device into a first divided magnetic region and a second divided magnetic region. The specific system information and associated system files, programs, and/or libraries may be stored in the first divided magnetic region of the storage device, and the first divided magnetic region is set to be read only. On the other hand, in some embodiments, the hypervisor can copy these system files by directly reading the tracks on the associated system files for copying.

In some embodiments, when the storage device is coupled to a specific electronic device, the specific electronic device can be powered on by using the storage device, thereby loading the reduced operating system on the storage device into a specific electronic device for execution, and selecting The application is provided for use in a specific electronic device. Similarly, in some embodiments, when the storage device is coupled to the specific electronic device, the specific system information of the corresponding specific electronic device may be retrieved, and the specific system information captured by the specific electronic device is determined to be in the storage device. Store specific system information for verification. If the verification is passed, a subsequent boot operation is performed.

It is to be noted that, in some embodiments, during the process of creating a streamlined operating system, the libraries required for the execution of the partially selected application may not be copied from the electronic device to the storage device. In this embodiment, the hypervisor can record the name or storage address of the library that cannot be copied by the electronic device. When the storage device is coupled to a specific electronic device to load the reduced operating system and the selected application into a specific electronic device, the corresponding library can be obtained from the specific electronic device according to the name or the storage address. .

It should be noted that in some embodiments, a plurality of split magnetic regions may be present in a storage device. Each of the divided magnetic regions can be used to make a compact operating system using the embodiment of Fig. 2 or Fig. 3. For example, a single or multiple electronic devices can separately create and store a plurality of reduced operating systems to different split magnetic regions in the storage device. When a storage device having a plurality of thin operating systems is coupled to a specific electronic device, the divided magnetic regions in the storage device may be displayed to select one of the reduced operating systems for booting, so that the storage devices may be different Used in hardware platforms (electronic devices).

Therefore, the streamlined operating system production system and method of the present invention can capture a specific portion from the operating system and/or application to create a streamlined operating system in the storage device. When booting through a storage device with a compact operating system, the boot time and system resources of the electronic device can be greatly saved.

The method of the invention, or a particular type or portion thereof, may exist in the form of a code. The code may be included in a physical medium such as a floppy disk, a CD, a hard disk, or any other machine readable (such as computer readable) storage medium, or is not limited to an external computer program product, wherein When the code is loaded and executed by a machine, such as a computer, the machine becomes a device for participating in the present invention. The code can also be transmitted via some transmission medium, such as a wire or cable, fiber optics, or any transmission type, where the machine becomes part of the program when it is received, loaded, and executed by a machine, such as a computer. Invented device. When implemented in a general purpose processing unit, the code combination processing unit provides a unique means of operation similar to application specific logic.

While the present invention has been described in its preferred embodiments, the present invention is not intended to limit the invention, and the present invention may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of protection is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.

1100. . . Electronic device

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1111. . . working system

1112. . . application

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a schematic view showing a compact operating system production system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a flow chart showing a method of fabricating a compact operating system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a flow chart showing a method of fabricating a compact operating system in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

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Claims (23)

A compact operating system production system includes: a storage device; and a first electronic device coupled to the storage device through an interface, the first electronic device including at least: an operating system; and a management program For recording a specific system information when the first electronic device is powered on to load the operating system, and monitoring at least one first system file required when the operating system is executed, and creating the storage device as a boot device. And storing the specific system information and the at least one first system file in the storage device, so as to create a compact operating system corresponding to the operating system in the storage device. The simplification of the operating system manufacturing system of claim 1, wherein when the storage device is coupled to a second electronic device, the second electronic device is powered on by using the storage device, thereby The reduced operating system is loaded into the second electronic device for execution. The simplified operating system production system of claim 2, wherein the storage device further captures specific system information corresponding to the second electronic device, and determines whether the specific system information is stored in the storage device. This specific system information is verified. The simplified operating system production system of claim 1, wherein the management program further displays a plurality of applications in the first electronic device, receives a selection of at least one of the applications, and performs selection The application monitors at least one program, at least one second system file, or at least one library required for execution of the selected application, and the at least one program, the at least one second system file, or The at least one library is stored in the storage device. The simplification of the operating system manufacturing system of claim 4, wherein when the storage device is coupled to a second electronic device, the second electronic device is powered on by using the storage device, thereby The reduced operating system is loaded into the second electronic device, and the selected application is provided for use in the second electronic device. The simplified operating system production system of claim 1, wherein the management program further divides the storage device into a disk, and stores the specific system information and the at least one first system file to the storage device. In one of the first divided magnetic regions, and the first divided magnetic region is set to be read only. The reduced operating system production system of claim 1, wherein the management program obtains the specific system information by monitoring a disk input/output of the first electronic device. The simplified operating system production system of claim 1, wherein the specific system information comprises a basic input/output system, a processing unit, an electronic device board, or a storage unit in the first electronic device. A serial number or information and action corresponding to the operating system being loaded into the first electronic device. The simplified operating system production system of claim 1, wherein the management program reads the at least one first system file by directly storing the magnetic track on one of the at least one first system file. Make a copy. The compact operating system production system of claim 1, wherein the storage device comprises a portable device or a removable device. The thin operating system production system according to claim 1, wherein the interface comprises a universal serial bus (USB) interface. A method for manufacturing a compact operating system, comprising the steps of: recording a specific system information when a first electronic device is powered on to load an operating system; and monitoring at least one first system file required when the operating system is executed; Creating a storage device as a boot device; and storing the specific system information and the at least one first system file in the storage device to create a compact operating system corresponding to the operating system in the storage device. The method for manufacturing a compact operating system according to claim 12, wherein when the storage device is coupled to a second electronic device, the second electronic device is powered on by using the storage device, thereby The reduced operating system is loaded into the second electronic device for execution. The method for manufacturing a compact operating system according to claim 13 further includes the steps of: capturing the specific system information corresponding to the second electronic device; and determining whether the specific system information is stored in the storage device. This specific system information is verified. The method for manufacturing a compact operating system according to claim 12, further comprising the steps of: displaying a plurality of applications in the first electronic device; receiving a selection of at least one of the applications; performing the selected The application; monitoring at least one program, at least one second system file, or at least one library required for execution of the selected application; and the at least one program, the at least one second system file, or the At least one library is stored in the storage device. The method for manufacturing a compact operating system according to claim 15, wherein when the storage device is coupled to a second electronic device, the second electronic device is powered on by using the storage device, thereby The reduced operating system is loaded into the second electronic device, and the selected application is provided for use in the second electronic device. The method for manufacturing a compact operating system according to claim 12, further comprising the steps of: dividing the storage device into a disk; storing the specific system information and the at least one first system file to the storage device a first divided magnetic region; and the first divided magnetic region is read only. The method for manufacturing a compact operating system according to claim 12, wherein the specific system information is obtained by monitoring a disk input/output of the first electronic device. The method for manufacturing a compact operating system according to claim 12, wherein the specific system information comprises a basic input/output system, a processing unit, an electronic device board, or a storage unit in the first electronic device. A serial number or information and action corresponding to the operating system being loaded into the first electronic device. The method for manufacturing a compact operating system according to claim 12, wherein the at least one first system file is copied by directly reading a track on the at least one first system file for copying . The method for manufacturing a compact operating system according to claim 12, wherein the storage device comprises a portable device or a removable device. The method for manufacturing a compact operating system according to claim 12, wherein the interface comprises a universal serial bus (USB) interface. A computer program product for loading and executing a reduced operating system by a machine, the computer program product comprising: a first code for booting a first electronic device to load an operating system Recording a specific system information; a second code for monitoring at least one first system file required when the operating system is executed; and a third code for making a storage device as a boot device; a fourth code for storing the specific system information and the at least one first system file in the storage device to create a compact operating system corresponding to the operating system in the storage device.