Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support – Digital data processing system initialization or configuration
Reexamination Certificate
2004-09-22
2009-10-06
Lee, Thomas (Department: 2116)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support
Digital data processing system initialization or configuration
Reexamination Certificate
active
07600105
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is broadly directed to systems and methods for providing efficient startup procedures in computer systems. One embodiment of the present disclosure provides an efficient startup procedure by implementing a streamlined boot code procedure. In this embodiment, the computer system performs normal BIOS initialization routines, but executes one of a number of different boot code sequences, based on an operational configuration selected by a user. In another embodiment, a single power key is provided, and a user selects an operational configuration using a mouse (and in response to a visual prompt displayed on the screen). In this embodiment, the system may utilize specifically customized boot code routines, or alternatively may utilize customized BIOS routines. The present invention is broadly directed to systems and methods for providing efficient startup procedures in computer systems.
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Chang Eric
Cyberlink Corp.
Lee Thomas
Thomas Kayden Horstemeyer & Risley
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