TWI740393B - Application maintaining method - Google Patents

Abstract

An application maintaining method is provided. The method includes: identifying a plurality of source files of a target application and a plurality of customized information related to the source files; identifying a plurality of preset steps of an application install toolset; inserting a plurality of customized steps into the preset steps according to the customized information; packaging, according to the preset steps and the customized steps, the source files via the application install toolset, so as to generate an install program of the target application; and, when executing the install program of the target application, in response to a received input instruction, installing a plurality of customized functions corresponding to the input instruction to an electronic device.

Description

Application maintenance method

The invention relates to a cross-platform application program maintenance method.

With the large number of applications of computers and smart electronic devices, various applications have also emerged, and the demand for customized applications has also increased.

Generally speaking, the traditional default installation tool set (for example, Install Shield) can package multiple source files corresponding to an application, and then generate an installer for installing the application.

However, the traditional default installation work set can only install the application according to a predetermined installation stage, but cannot set/install some customized functions corresponding to the installed application during the installation process.

The present invention provides an application program maintenance method, which can insert multiple customization stages between multiple preset stages of an application program installation tool set, so as to execute the multiple customization stages in the installation program , Installing a plurality of customized functions corresponding to the input command to an electronic device.

The application maintenance method provided by an embodiment of the present invention includes: identifying a plurality of source files of a target application and a plurality of customized information related to the plurality of source files; identifying a plurality of application installation tool sets A preset stage, wherein the plurality of preset stages are executed according to a first predetermined execution sequence; insert a plurality of customization stages between the plurality of preset stages according to the plurality of customization information, The first predetermined execution sequence is changed to a second predetermined execution sequence, and the plurality of preset stages and the plurality of customized stages are executed according to the second predetermined execution sequence; via the application program An installation tool set, package the plurality of source files according to the plurality of preset stages and the plurality of customized stages to generate the installer of the target application; and execute all of the target application The installation program reacts to the received input commands when executing the multiple customization stages in the installation program, and installs multiple customized functions corresponding to the input commands to an electronic device.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the application maintenance method further includes: in response to another input command received, removing the plurality of customizations of the target application installed by the electronic device Function, and uninstall the target application.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device includes one of a client electronic device, a remote server, and a local server, wherein the application maintenance method further includes: via a silent installation Way to execute the installation program of the target application, so as to remotely install the target application to the client electronic device and the remote by another application executed by an installation server One of the end servers; and the installation program for executing the target application through a local installation method, so as to pass from the installation server through the installation server and the local server Connect the cable to install the target application to the local server.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the remote server is connected to a plurality of client electronic devices via the Internet, and the local server is connected to a client electronic device via the local network.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the target application includes a first type of target application, a second type of target application, and a third type of target application. The application program maintenance method further includes: responding to identifying that the installed electronic device is the client electronic device, installing the first type application to the client electronic device, wherein the first type application The program has a plurality of first customized functions; in response to identifying that the installed electronic device is the remote server, the second type of application is installed to the client electronic device, wherein the second Type application has a plurality of second customized functions; and in response to identifying that the installed electronic device is the local electronic device, installing the third type application to the client electronic device, wherein the The third type of application has a plurality of third customized functions, wherein the plurality of first customized functions, the plurality of second customized functions, and the plurality of third customized functions after installation The functions are not exactly the same as each other.

In an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the plurality of second customized functions has a back-end service function compared to the plurality of first customized functions, wherein the plurality of third customized functions Compared with the plurality of second customized functions, there is a local area network setting function, wherein the plurality of first customized functions, the plurality of second customized functions, and the plurality of Each of the third customized functions has a browser interface function corresponding to the target application.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the back-end service function includes one of the following functions: a processor execution function for executing the first back-end service function using only the processor of the electronic device; And a graphics processor performing function for performing the second back-end service function using only the graphics processor of the electronic device.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first operating system executed by the electronic device is different from the second operating system for developing the multiple source files, and the target application generated by the application installation tool set The installation program of the program can be executed on the first operating system.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first operating system is a Windows operating system, and the second operating system is a Linux operating system.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the multiple customization stages in which the installation program is executed include: one or more customized function inquiry stages, wherein the one or more stages of the installation program are executed. In each of the multiple customized function inquiry stages, the corresponding query window is displayed to receive the corresponding first input instruction, and then the corresponding first customized function is installed according to the first input instruction; multiple customers The customized installation stage is used to install the corresponding multiple second customized functions; and the multiple customized anti-installation stages are used to remove all the installed first customized functions and the installed second customized functions化 function.

Based on the above, the application maintenance method provided by the embodiment of the present invention can insert multiple customized stages between multiple preset stages of the application installation tool set, and according to the multiple preset stages and the Multiple customization stages to package multiple source files to generate an installer of the target application, and then execute the installer of the target application to execute the multiple customizations in the installer During the transformation stage, in response to the received input instructions, multiple customized functions corresponding to the input instructions are installed to the electronic device. In this way, the application maintenance method can install a plurality of specific customized functions when the target application is installed, so as to flexibly increase the functions of the target application, thereby enabling the electronic device The function of is closer to the needs of users and enhances the work efficiency of the electronic device that installs the target application.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device and an installation server according to an embodiment of the invention. Please refer to FIG. 1, in this embodiment, the electronic device 10 includes a processor 110, an input/output unit 120, a main memory 130, a storage unit 140 and a communication unit 150. The processing unit 110 is coupled to the input/output unit 120, the main memory 130, the storage unit 140, and the communication unit 150. In addition, the installation server 20 includes a processor 210, an input/output unit 220, a main memory 230, a storage unit 240, and a communication unit 250. The processing unit 210 is coupled to the input/output unit 220, the main memory 230, the storage unit 240, and the communication unit 250. In this embodiment, data can be transmitted between the electronic device 10 and the installation server 20 via the connection C1 established by the communication unit 150 and the communication unit 250. The electronic device 10 includes one of the following types of electronic devices: a client terminal (Client Terminal) electronic device, a remote server (Remote Server), and a local server (Local Server). The electronic device is, for example, a personal computer, a notebook computer, a tablet computer, a smart phone, a smart mobile device, and the like.

In this embodiment, the processor 110 or 210 is a hardware (such as a chipset, a processor, etc.) with computing capabilities, and is used to manage the overall operation of the electronic device 10 or the installation server 20. In this embodiment, the processors 110 and 210 are, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor (micro-processor), or other programmable processing units (Programmable) with one core or multiple cores. processor), Digital Signal Processor (DSP), Programmable Controller, Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC), Programmable Logic Device (PLD) or other similar Device.

The input/output units 120 and 220 are used for receiving user input operations and outputting images. The input/output units 120 and 220 are, for example, touch screens, or a combination of a screen and an input device (eg, a mouse, a keyboard, or/and a touch pad).

The main memories 130 and 230 are used to receive instructions from the processors 110 and 210 to temporarily store data. The main memories 130 and 230 are, for example, any form of fixed or removable random access memory (RAM) or other similar devices, integrated circuits, and combinations thereof.

The storage units 140 and 240 can record some data that needs to be stored for a long time. For example, the firmware, operating system, multiple applications, multiple files (e.g., multiple source files corresponding to the target application) or software (e.g., application installation tool set, application maintenance code) used to run the electronic device . The storage units 140 and 240 are, for example, any form of non-volatile memory (eg, hard disk, solid state drive, flash memory module) or other similar devices, integrated circuits, and combinations thereof.

The communication units 150 and 250 are used to transmit or receive data through wireless communication. In this embodiment, the communication units 150 and 250 may have a wireless communication circuit module (not shown), and support the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) system and the Personal Handy-phone system (Personal Handy-phone system). phone System, PHS), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) system, Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) system, Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) system, third One of the next-generation wireless communication technology (3G), fourth-generation wireless communication technology (4G), fifth-generation wireless communication technology (5G), Long Term Evolution (LTE), and Bluetooth communication technology Or a combination thereof, and is not limited to this.

In addition, the communication units 150 and 250 may also have a wired communication circuit module (for example, a network interface card), and transmit or receive data through wired communication. In addition, in this embodiment, the communication units 150 and 250 can also establish a network connection, so that the electronic device 10 and the installation server 20 are connected to the Internet or a local area network. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the electronic device 10 and the installation server 20 can also transmit data to each other through the connection C1 established by the communication units 150 and 250. In this embodiment, the processor 210 can transmit relevant data to the electronic device 10 through the connection C1 to install the target application program to the electronic device 10. In addition, the processor 210 is further used to access and execute application program maintenance program codes in the main memory 230 to implement the application program maintenance method provided in this embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart of an application program maintenance method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, in step S210, the processor 210 identifies a plurality of source files of the target application and a plurality of customized information related to the plurality of source files.

Specifically, the target application program is, for example, an application program to be installed on the electronic device 10 by the installation server 20. The multiple source files are related to the files required for the installation operation of the target application, and the multiple source files may be generated or stored in the storage unit 240 in advance. The multiple customized information is, for example, source files, metadata, interfaces, etc. related to multiple customization stages. In other words, during the customization phase of the installation program, the processor 210 will use the metadata and interface contained in the corresponding customized information to generate a corresponding user interface or display screen, and perform one of the following operations Or more: (1) install the source file corresponding to the input command in response to the received input command; (2) directly install the source file corresponding to the customization stage (eg, install the interface related to the target application (Or browser); (3) Verify whether the installed electronic device is valid (for example, check the operating system version of the electronic device; check whether the specific hardware in the electronic device functions normally); (4) Set the corresponding Customization function at the customization stage. The customized functions include: adjusting/updating the network settings of the electronic device (for example, turning on/off the firewall; creating/removing the DHCP service), installing a specific database; (5) uninstalling the target application, Remove all the customized features that have been installed/configured. In addition, the processor 210 can further learn the sequence of the multiple customization stages of the installer to be inserted into the target application according to the multiple customization information.

It should be noted that the operation of checking whether the function of the specific hardware in the electronic device is normal is, for example, assuming that the target application is an application that controls the specific hardware in the electronic device, and the installation program of the target application is One of the customization phases in the process can determine whether the specific hardware is normal based on the result of checking/verifying all or part of the specific hardware.

In step S220, the processor 210 identifies a plurality of preset stages of the application installation tool set, wherein the plurality of preset stages are executed according to a first predetermined execution sequence. For example, the application installation tool set is, for example, a WiX (Windows Installer XML) tool set. The processor 210 can recognize the sequence (also known as the first predetermined execution sequence) of multiple installation stages (ie, multiple preset stages) preset by the WiX tool set and allocate the multiple ones of the target applications. Source files to the multiple installation stages.

Then, in step S230, the processor 210 inserts a plurality of customization stages between the plurality of preset stages according to the plurality of customization information, wherein the first predetermined execution order is changed to the first Two predetermined execution sequences, and the plurality of preset stages and the plurality of customized stages are executed according to the second predetermined execution sequence. Specifically, in this embodiment, the processor 210 can learn, according to the plurality of customization information, the plurality of customization stages that are to be inserted into the plurality of preset stages of the target application installer. s position. For example, the processor 210 may insert one or more customization stages between two preset stages, insert one or more customization stages before a preset stage, or insert one or more customization stages After reaching a preset stage, to obtain the second predetermined execution order after inserting all the customization stages (the first predetermined execution order will be changed to the second predetermined execution order due to the inserted multiple customization stages ).

In this embodiment, the multiple customization stages during which the installation program is executed include one or more customized function inquiry stages, multiple customized installation stages, and multiple customized anti-install stages. The one or more customized function inquiry stages are used to display a corresponding inquiry window when executing each of the one or more customized function inquiry stages of the installation program to receive the corresponding first An input instruction, and then install the corresponding first customized function according to the first input instruction. The multiple customized installation stages are used to install corresponding multiple second customized functions. The multiple customized anti-installation stages are used to remove all installed first customized functions and installed second customized functions.

Then, in step S240, the processor 210 packages the multiple source files according to the multiple preset stages and the multiple customized stages through the application installation tool set to generate the target application Installer. Specifically, the processor 210 may use an application installation tool set to package the plurality of preset stages and the plurality of customized stages arranged in the second predetermined execution order, respectively, corresponding to the plurality of Source files of a preset stage and the multiple customization stages to generate a final installer of the target application. When the installation program is executed, the processor 210 or the processor 110 executing the installation program may sequentially execute the plurality of preset stages and the plurality of customizations according to the second predetermined execution sequence In the stage, install the corresponding source files and install/set the corresponding customized functions in sequence.

That is, in step S250, the processor 210 or the processor 110 executes the installation program of the target application, so that when the multiple customization stages in the installation program are executed, it is reflected in the received Input instructions to install multiple customized functions of the target application corresponding to the input instructions to an electronic device.

It should be noted that the installation program generated by the application installation tool set in this embodiment can support silent installation (also known as remote installation).

Specifically, in this embodiment, the method for installing the target application includes: (1) Silent installation, that is, executing the installer of the target application through a silent installation method, by An installation server executes another application program to remotely install the target application program to one of the client electronic device and the remote server; and (2) a local installation method, That is, the installation program of the target application is executed through a local installation method to install the target application from the installation server through the connection line between the installation server and the local server Program to said local server.

In addition, in one embodiment, the local server may also execute the installer of the target application through the local installation method, so as to download the installer from the installer stored in the local server, The target application is installed to the client electronic device via a network connection or connection line between the local server and the client electronic device.

For the silent installation method, for example, after the processor 210 generates the installation program, the installation program may be stored in the storage unit 240. The processor 210 may be connected to the other application program executed by the client electronic device (or remote server) through a network (for example, via the Internet) through another application program executed (for example, a cloud management program) Network or local network) to directly install the target application program to the client electronic device (or remote server) by executing the installation program by the installation server 20. For another example, the processor 210 may be connected to the other application program executed by the client electronic device (or remote server) via a network connection (eg, a cloud management program) that is executed , Communicate via the Internet or local network) to transmit the stored installation program to the client electronic device (or remote server). The processor 110 may store the received installation program, and may directly (or at a predetermined scheduled time) execute the installation program. It should be noted that the above process of executing the installation program can be automatically executed in the background of the client electronic device (or remote server) to install the target application to the electronic device by silent installation. 10. In one embodiment, the cloud management program is, for example, Acer's Being Device Management (BDM).

For the local installation method, for example, after the processor 210 generates the installation program, the installation program may be stored in the storage unit 240. The processor 210 can transmit the installation program to the local server through the connection C1 established with the local server. After receiving the installation program, the processor 110 of the local server can execute the installation program to directly install the target application program to the client electronic device by means of local installation. For another example, after establishing a connection with the client electronic device, the local server can execute the stored installation program to directly install the target application to the client electronic device by means of local installation.

It is worth mentioning that in this embodiment, the remote server can be connected to a plurality of client electronic devices via the Internet, and the local server can be connected to a client via the local network. Electronic device.

It should be noted that in the process of executing the installation program, in response to another input command received, the processor 210 or the processor 110 may remove the target application installed by the electronic device. Multiple customized functions, and uninstall the target application. Specifically, in the process of executing the installation program, an installation/uninstallation query interface is displayed via the input/output unit 120 at a program branch point, so as to determine to execute the corresponding installation based on receiving the other input command A plurality of first preset stages and a plurality of first customized stages of the program, or a plurality of second preset stages and a plurality of second customized stages of the corresponding uninstall program are executed, wherein the plurality of first A predetermined stage is not completely the same as the plurality of second predetermined stages, and the plurality of first customization stages are not completely the same as the plurality of second customization stages.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, according to the type of electronic device to be installed, the target application to be installed can be divided into a first type of target application, a second type of target application, and a third type of target application. That is, the target applications installed in different types of electronic devices will be different. More specifically, in response to identifying that the installed electronic device is the client electronic device, the first type of application is installed on the client electronic device, wherein the first type of application has a plurality of The first customization function; responding to identifying that the installed electronic device is the remote server, installing the second type of application to the client electronic device, wherein the second type of application has A plurality of second customized functions; and in response to identifying that the installed electronic device is the local electronic device, installing the third type of application to the client electronic device, wherein the third type of application The program has a plurality of third customized functions, wherein the plurality of first customized functions, the plurality of second customized functions, and the plurality of third customized functions after installation are not complete with each other same.

In addition, in this embodiment, the plurality of second customized functions has a back-end service function more than the plurality of first customized functions, and the plurality of third customized functions Compared with the plurality of second customized functions, there is a local area network setting function, wherein the plurality of first customized functions, the plurality of second customized functions, and the plurality of second customized functions The three customized functions all have a browser interface function corresponding to the target application. In other words, the client electronic device, the remote server, and the local server on which the target application has been installed all have a browser interface function; the remote server on which the target application has been installed Both the local server and the local server have a back-end service function; only the local server on which the target application has been installed has a local network setting function.

In more detail, the back-end service function includes one of the following functions: a processor (CPU) execution function for executing the first back-end service function using only the processor of the electronic device; and graphics A processor (GPU) performs a function, which is used to perform a second back-end service function using only the graphics processor of the electronic device. It should be noted that when the electronic device 10 (such as a local server or a remote server) has both a processor and a graphics processor, the processor 210 or 110 can be used by the user during the execution of the installation program. The input command is applied to determine whether to install the processor-executed function or the graphics processor-executed function into the electronic device 10. If the electronic device 10 only has a processor, in the process of executing the installation program, the processor 210 or 110 will directly install the processor to perform functions.

In addition, the local area network setting function is, for example, installing a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to the local server in the established local area network domain, so as to communicate with the connected client electronic device To manage.

In addition, the browser interface function is, for example, Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) server software: Apache HTTP Server software. The browser interface function can be called through the thumbnail corresponding to the target application program displayed in the toolbar of the electronic device.

It is worth mentioning that, in this embodiment, the application installation tool set can be integrated with Visual Studio developed by Microsoft to achieve cross-platform utility. Specifically, the first operating system (e.g., Windows) executed by the electronic device is different from the second operating system (e.g., Linux) that develops the plurality of source files, and the one generated by the application installation tool set The installation program (including the packaged source files) of the target application can be executed on the first operating system.

3A is a schematic diagram of a plurality of preset stages of the application installation tool set according to a first predetermined execution sequence according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3A, for example, suppose that the processor 210 has identified a plurality of preset stages 311 to 317 arranged according to a first predetermined execution order of the application tool set, and identified a plurality of customers according to a plurality of customized information. The customization stages 411, 421, 422, 423, 424, 431, 432 and the multiple customization stages 411, 421, 422, 423, 424, 431, 432 should be inserted into the multiple preset stages 311~ 317 order/location. In this example, the plurality of preset stages 311 to 317 include a plurality of preset installation stages 312 to 316 divided into the installation program IP0 and a preset anti-installation stage 317 divided into the anti-installation program UIP0. In addition, the multiple customization stages 411 to 432 include the customized function inquiry stage 411 that is divided into the installation program IP0, the customized installation stages 421 to 424, and the customized reaction that is divided into the anti-installation program UIP0. Installation stages 431-432. It should be noted that the execution of the installation program IP0 and the uninstallation program UIP0 can be determined based on another input command received at the program branch point DP0. For example, in the process of executing the installation program, at the program branch point DP0, the installation program can display the installation/uninstallation inquiry interface on the input/output unit 220 or 120, and can receive the application according to the input/output unit 220 or 120. Another input command in the installation/uninstallation query interface determines whether to execute the installation program IP0 or the uninstall program UIP0.

3B is a schematic diagram of a plurality of preset stages and a plurality of customized stages of the application installation tool set arranged according to a second predetermined execution sequence according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, referring to FIG. 3B, the processor 210 has inserted the plurality of customized stages 411, 421, 422, 423, 424, 431, and 432 into the plurality of preset stages 311 to 317 to The plurality of preset stages 311 to 317 and the plurality of customized stages 411, 421, 422, 423, 424, 431, and 432 are arranged according to a second predetermined execution order.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3B, the multiple preset stages and multiple customized stages included in the installation program IP1 according to the second predetermined execution sequence are: customized function inquiry stage 411 "CA_SetInstallType", customized installation stage 421 "CA_PreCheck", preset stage 312 "InstallValidate", preset stage 313 "InstallInitialize", customized installation stage 422 "CA_RemoveService", preset stage 314 "ProcessComponent", customized installation stage 423 "CA_ModifyAppInfo", customized Systematic installation stage 424 "CA_RegisterService", preset stage 315 "InstallFinalize", preset stage 316 "ScheduleReboot". The multiple preset stages and multiple customized stages included in the uninstall program IP2 according to the second predetermined execution sequence are: customized uninstall stage 431 "CA_CloseProcess", default stage 317 "RemoveFiles", customized reverse Installation phase 432 "CA_RemoveAppData".

In more detail, when the customized function query stage 411 "CA_SetInstallType" is executed, the processor 210 or the processor 110 may display the customized function query interface on the input/output device 220 or the input/output device 120 to receive input Instructions, and then determine whether the selected back-end service function is a processor-executed function or a graphics processor-executed function.

When the customized installation stage 421 "CA_PreCheck" is executed, the processor 210 or the processor 110 can verify whether the installed electronic device 10 is valid (eg, check whether the operating system version of the electronic device is greater than the preset version; check the electronic device Is the function of the specific hardware in 10 normal?).

When the preset stage 312 "InstallValidate" is executed, the processor 210 or the processor 110 can verify the integrity of all source files to be installed.

When the preset stage 313 "InstallInitialize" is executed, the processor 210 or the processor 110 can perform an initialization operation or a decompression operation of the source file to be written.

When the customized installation stage 422 "CA_RemoveService" is executed, the processor 210 or the processor 110 can check the version number of the target application currently installed, and if it is determined that it needs to be updated, it will stop all the customization functions currently being performed. And download and install the source file that needs to be updated to update the target application.

When the preset stage 314 "ProcessComponent" is executed, the processor 210 or the processor 110 can start to execute the basic functions of the installed target application in the main memory 130.

When the customized installation phase 423 "CA_ModifyAppInfo" is executed, the processor 210 or the processor 110 may set a customized function corresponding to the customized phase (eg, turn on the firewall executed by the electronic device 10 to open the target The permission of the application to connect to the outside world).

When the customized installation phase 424 "CA_RegisterService" is executed, the processor 210 or the processor 110 can set and register multiple customized functions. The multiple customized functions are, for example, establishing a DHCP server service) and installing a specific database. The database is, for example, files or data collected by executing the target application.

When the preset stage 315 "InstallFinalize" is executed, the processor 210 or the processor 110 may prepare to end the overall installation program IP1. In one embodiment, the processor 210 or the processor 110 can clear the temporary files related to the installation program temporarily stored in the main memory 230 or 130.

When the preset stage 316 "ScheduleReboot" is executed, the processor 210 or the processor 110 may display a reboot interface to plan or directly perform a reboot operation of the electronic device 10.

When the customized uninstall phase 431 "CA_CloseProcess" is executed, the processor 210 or the processor 110 can stop all operations/procedures currently performed by the target application.

When the preset stage 317 “RemoveFiles” is executed, the processor 210 or the processor 110 can remove/delete the installed files related to the target application from the storage unit 140 of the electronic device 10.

When the customized uninstallation stage 432 "CA_RemoveAppData" is executed, the processor 210 or the processor 110 can be removed/cancelled from the operating system of the electronic device 10, which is related to the system registration or system setting of the target application. For example, closing the interface corresponding to the target application in the firewall, deleting the database corresponding to the target application, and removing the settings of the DHCP server that has been set.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned FIGS. 3A to 3B are only an illustrative example, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in other embodiments, the generated installation program may have different multiple other preset stages and multiple other customized stages, and correspond to the different multiple other preset stages and multiple customized stages. Other scheduled execution sequences of other customization stages.

In summary, the application maintenance method provided by the embodiment of the present invention can insert multiple customization stages between multiple preset stages of the application installation tool set, and according to the multiple preset stages and The multiple customization stages are used to package multiple source files to generate an installer of the target application, and then execute the installer of the target application to execute the multiple of the installer In the customization stage, in response to the received input instructions, multiple customized functions corresponding to the input instructions are installed to the electronic device. In this way, the application maintenance method can install a plurality of specific customized functions when the target application is installed, so as to flexibly increase the functions of the target application, thereby enabling the electronic device The function of is closer to the needs of users and enhances the work efficiency of the electronic device that installs the target application.

10: Electronic device 110, 210: processor 120, 220: input/output unit 130, 230: main memory 140, 240: storage unit 150, 250: communication unit 20: Install the server S210, S220, S230, S240, S250: the process steps of the application maintenance method 311～317: Preset stage 411: Inquiry stage of customized functions 421～424: Customized installation stage 431～432: Customized anti-installation stage

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device and an installation server according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of an application program maintenance method according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3A is a schematic diagram of a plurality of preset stages of the application installation tool set according to a first predetermined execution sequence according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3B is a schematic diagram of a plurality of preset stages and a plurality of customized stages of the application installation tool set arranged according to a second predetermined execution sequence according to an embodiment of the present invention.

S210, S220, S230, S240, S250: the process steps of the application maintenance method

Claims (10)

An application program maintenance method includes: identifying a plurality of source files of a target application program and a plurality of customized information related to the plurality of source files; identifying a plurality of preset stages of an application program installation tool set, wherein the A plurality of preset stages are executed according to a first predetermined execution sequence; a plurality of customized stages are inserted between the plurality of preset stages according to the plurality of customization information, wherein the first predetermined execution sequence Is changed to a second predetermined execution sequence, and the plurality of preset stages and the plurality of customized stages are executed according to the second predetermined execution sequence; through the application installation tool set, according to the multiple A preset stage and the plurality of customization stages to package the plurality of source files to generate the installer of the target application; and execute the installer of the target application to execute all During the multiple customization stages in the installation program, in response to the received input command, multiple customized functions of the target application program corresponding to the input command are installed to an electronic device. The application maintenance method according to claim 1, further comprising: in response to another input command received, removing the plurality of customized functions of the target application installed on the electronic device, and Uninstall the target application. The application maintenance method according to claim 2, wherein the electronic device includes one of a client electronic device, a remote server, and a local server, wherein the application maintenance method further includes: Execute the installer of the target application via a silent installation method, so as to remotely install the target application to the client electronic device by another application executed by an installation server And one of the remote servers; and the installation program of the target application is executed through a local installation method, so as to be from the installation server through the installation server and the local server The connection line between the servers to install the target application to the local server. The application maintenance method according to claim 3, wherein the remote server is connected to a plurality of client electronic devices via the Internet, and wherein the local server is connected to a client electronic device via the local network Device. The application maintenance method according to claim 3, wherein the target application includes a first type target application, a second type target application, and a third type target application, wherein the application maintenance method further includes: In response to identifying that the installed electronic device is the client electronic device, installing the first type of application to the client electronic device, wherein the first type of application has a plurality of first customizations Function; in response to identifying that the installed electronic device is the remote server, installing the second type of application to the client electronic device, wherein the second type Type application has a plurality of second customized functions; and in response to identifying that the installed electronic device is the local electronic device, installing the third type application to the client electronic device, wherein the The third type of application has a plurality of third customized functions, wherein the plurality of first customized functions, the plurality of second customized functions, and the plurality of third customized functions after installation The functions are not exactly the same as each other. The application maintenance method according to claim 5, wherein the plurality of second customized functions has a back-end service function more than the plurality of first customized functions, wherein the plurality of second customized functions Compared with the multiple second customized functions, the three-customized function has a local area network setting function, wherein the multiple first customized functions, the multiple second customized functions, The plurality of third customized functions all have a browser interface function corresponding to the target application. The application maintenance method according to claim 6, wherein the back-end service function includes one of the following functions: a processor execution function for executing the first back-end using only the processor of the electronic device Service function; and a graphics processor execution function for only using the graphics processor of the electronic device to perform the second back-end service function. The application maintenance method according to claim 2, wherein the first operating system executed by the electronic device is different from the second operation for developing the plurality of source files An industry system, wherein the installation program of the target application program generated by the application program installation tool set can be executed on the first operating system. The application maintenance method according to claim 2, wherein the first operating system is a Windows operating system, and the second operating system is a Linux operating system. The application maintenance method according to claim 1, wherein the multiple customization stages in which the installer is executed include: one or more customized function inquiry stages, wherein all stages of the installer are executed. In each of the one or more customized function inquiry stages, a corresponding inquiry window is displayed to receive the corresponding first input instruction, and then the corresponding first customized function is installed according to the first input instruction; Multiple customized installation stages to install corresponding multiple second customized functions; and multiple customized anti-install stages to remove all installed first customized functions and installed second functions 2. Customized function.

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