公开(公告)号：US20070260867A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-08

申请号：US11418481

申请日：2006-05-04

Applicant: Sheridan Ethier ,  Randy Martin ,  Colin Burgess ,  Brian Stecher

Inventor： Sheridan Ethier ,  Randy Martin ,  Colin Burgess ,  Brian Stecher

IPC: G06F9/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/4418 ,  G06F9/4403

Abstract: A processing system is set forth that includes a processor, read only memory storing an operating system image file accessible by the processor, and random access memory that is also accessible by the processor. The processing system also includes a boot program that is executable by the processor to initialize the processing system in response, for example, to a power-on event, reset event, or a wake-up event. A power-on event occurs when power is initially provided to the processing system while a wake-up event occurs when the processing system is to exit a low-power mode of operation. A reset event occurs when, for example, a fault is detected that causes the system to restart. The boot program selectively performs a full boot copy of the operating system image file from the read only memory to the random access memory or a fast boot copy of only predetermined portions of the operating system image file from the read only memory to the random access memory. For example, the boot program may execute the full boot copy operation in response to the power-on event and the fast boot copy operation in response to the wake-up event and/or reset event. Further, the boot program may limit execution of the fast boot copy operation to those instances in which the random access memory passes an integrity check of the contents of one or more areas containing selected portions of the operating system copied from the read only memory during a prior full boot copy operation.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种处理系统，其包括处理器，存储可由处理器访问的操作系统映像文件的只读存储器和也可由处理器访问的随机存取存储器。 处理系统还包括可由处理器执行的引导程序，以便例如响应于开机事件，复位事件或唤醒事件来初始化处理系统。 当处理系统要退出低功耗操作模式时，在唤醒事件发生时，最初向处理系统提供电源时发生上电事件。 当检测到例如导致系统重新启动的故障时，会发生复位事件。 引导程序选择性地将操作系统映像文件的完整启动副本从只读存储器执行到随机存取存储器，或仅将操作系统映像文件的预定部分从只读存储器快速启动拷贝到随机存取存储器 。 例如，响应于唤醒事件和/或复位事件，引导程序可以响应于开机事件和快速启动复制操作来执行完全启动复制操作。 此外，引导程序可以将快速启动复制操作的执行限制于那些随机访问存储器在一个或多个区域的内容通过对从只读存储器复制的操作系统的所选部分的内容的完整性检查的情况下 以前全面启动复制操作。

公开(公告)号：US07624260B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-24

申请号：US11418481

申请日：2006-05-04

Applicant: Sheridan Ethier ,  Randy Martin ,  Colin Burgess ,  Brian Stecher

Inventor： Sheridan Ethier ,  Randy Martin ,  Colin Burgess ,  Brian Stecher

IPC: G06F9/00 ,  G06F15/177

CPC classification number: G06F9/4418 ,  G06F9/4403

Abstract: A processing system is set forth that includes a processor, read only memory storing an operating system image file accessible by the processor, and random access memory that is also accessible by the processor. The processing system also includes a boot program that is executable by the processor to initialize the processing system in response, for example, to a power-on event, reset event, or a wake-up event. A power-on event occurs when power is initially provided to the processing system while a wake-up event occurs when the processing system is to exit a low-power mode of operation. A reset event occurs when, for example, a fault is detected that causes the system to restart. The boot program selectively performs a full boot copy of the operating system image file from the read only memory to the random access memory or a fast boot copy of only predetermined portions of the operating system image file from the read only memory to the random access memory. For example, the boot program may execute the full boot copy operation in response to the power-on event and the fast boot copy operation in response to the wake-up event and/or reset event. Further, the boot program may limit execution of the fast boot copy operation to those instances in which the random access memory passes an integrity check of the contents of one or more areas containing selected portions of the operating system copied from the read only memory during a prior full boot copy operation.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种处理系统，其包括处理器，存储可由处理器访问的操作系统映像文件的只读存储器和也可由处理器访问的随机存取存储器。 处理系统还包括可由处理器执行的引导程序，以便例如响应于开机事件，复位事件或唤醒事件来初始化处理系统。 当处理系统要退出低功耗操作模式时，在唤醒事件发生时，最初向处理系统提供电源时发生上电事件。 当检测到例如导致系统重新启动的故障时，会发生复位事件。 引导程序选择性地将操作系统映像文件的完整启动副本从只读存储器执行到随机存取存储器，或仅将操作系统映像文件的预定部分从只读存储器快速启动拷贝到随机存取存储器 。 例如，响应于唤醒事件和/或复位事件，引导程序可以响应于开机事件和快速启动复制操作来执行完全启动复制操作。 此外，引导程序可以将快速启动复制操作的执行限制于那些随机访问存储器在一个或多个区域的内容通过对从只读存储器复制的操作系统的所选部分的内容的完整性检查的情况下 以前全面启动复制操作。

公开(公告)号：US07461247B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-02

申请号：US11145373

申请日：2005-06-03

Applicant: Peter van der Veen ,  Sheridan Ethier ,  Brian Stecher ,  Brian Edmond

Inventor： Peter van der Veen ,  Sheridan Ethier ,  Brian Stecher ,  Brian Edmond

IPC: G06F9/00 ,  G06F9/24 ,  G06F15/177

CPC classification number: G06F9/4411 ,  G06F9/4401

Abstract: A system for meeting demanding boot time requirements, such as those timing requirement mandated by vehicle telematics systems, is described. Current computer systems use expensive hardware like coprocessors to service requests, such as input/output requests, that have timing requirements which are less than the time required to load the operating system into memory. Instead, a mini-driver may be initialized early in the boot process before the operating system is loaded, to service these requests. For example, the mini-driver may buffer incoming data, and/or reply to incoming messages. After the operating system has loaded, a second device driver may be initialized, and the mini-driver may be transitioned to the second driver.

Abstract translation: 描述了满足苛刻的启动时间要求的系统，例如车辆远程信息处理系统所要求的定时要求。 当前的计算机系统使用诸如协处理器的昂贵的硬件来服务诸如输入/输出请求的请求，这些请求具有小于将操作系统加载到存储器中所需的时间要求。 相反，在加载操作系统之前，可以在启动过程的早期初始化一个小型驱动程序，以便为这些请求提供服务。 例如，迷你驱动程序可以缓冲输入数据和/或回复传入的消息。 在操作系统加载之后，可以初始化第二设备驱动程序，并且可以将小型驱动程序转换到第二驱动程序。

公开(公告)号：US20060277400A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-07

申请号：US11145373

申请日：2005-06-03

Applicant: Peter Veen ,  Sheridan Ethier ,  Brian Stecher ,  Brian Edmond

Inventor： Peter Veen ,  Sheridan Ethier ,  Brian Stecher ,  Brian Edmond

IPC: G06F15/177

CPC classification number: G06F9/4411 ,  G06F9/4401

Abstract: A system for meeting demanding boot time requirements, such as those timing requirement mandated by vehicle telematics systems, is described. Current computer systems use expensive hardware like coprocessors to service requests, such as input/output requests, that have timing requirements which are less than the time required to load the operating system into memory. Instead, a mini-driver may be initialized early in the boot process before the operating system is loaded, to service these requests. For example, the mini-driver may buffer incoming data, and/or reply to incoming messages. After the operating system has loaded, a second device driver may be initialized, and the mini-driver may be transitioned to the second driver.

Abstract translation: 描述了满足苛刻的启动时间要求的系统，例如车辆远程信息处理系统所要求的定时要求。 当前的计算机系统使用诸如协处理器的昂贵的硬件来服务诸如输入/输出请求的请求，这些请求具有小于将操作系统加载到存储器中所需的时间要求。 相反，在加载操作系统之前，可以在启动过程的早期初始化一个小型驱动程序，以便为这些请求提供服务。 例如，迷你驱动程序可以缓冲输入数据和/或回复传入的消息。 在操作系统加载之后，可以初始化第二设备驱动程序，并且可以将小型驱动程序转换到第二驱动程序。