Data processing device e.g. smart-phone, has tree manager to execute booting operation by transferring data segments from hard disk into read only memory based on shortest path

摘要

The device has a tree manager (4) to control the storage operation of data segments (2) for booting operation of a hard disk (5) into a read only memory (1). The manager detects a shortest path for achievement of predetermined conditions in a dependence tree (3) during booting operation. The manager executes the operation by transferring the segments from the disk into the memory based on the shortest path. The read only memory (1) and the hard disk (5) store the data segments (2) regarding the system condition in switched on and off conditions of the device. An independent claim is also included for a method of booting a data processing system.