CN111818377A

CN111818377A - Control method of multimedia unit, electronic equipment and remote control device

Info

Publication number: CN111818377A
Application number: CN202010658158.3A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 刘圣才
Original assignee: Huawei Technologies Co Ltd
Current assignee: Huawei Technologies Co Ltd
Priority date: 2020-07-09
Filing date: 2020-07-09
Publication date: 2020-10-23

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a control method of a multimedia unit, electronic equipment and a remote control device. In the technical scheme provided by the embodiment of the invention, the electronic equipment receives an unlocking instruction sent by the remote control device, wherein the unlocking instruction comprises a random code; if the stored random code is judged to be consistent with the random code in the unlocking instruction, controlling the multimedia unit to be unlocked according to the unlocking instruction; the remote control device sends the instruction to the electronic equipment without the direct operation of the user on the electronic equipment, and the invention provides great convenience for the user in operation.

Description

Control method of multimedia unit, electronic equipment and remote control device

Technical Field

The present invention relates to the field of communications technologies, and in particular, to a method for controlling a multimedia unit, an electronic device, and a remote control device.

Background

At present, a camera is generally configured on an intelligent television, and privacy of a user needs to be protected in the process of using the camera. In the related art, privacy protection schemes for products with cameras mainly include adding a physical switch on a smart television to control the switch of the camera or physically blocking the camera, but the schemes are inconvenient for user operations.

Disclosure of Invention

The invention provides a control method of a multimedia unit, electronic equipment and a remote control device, which provide great convenience for a user in operation.

In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides an image display method applied to an electronic device, including:

receiving an unlocking instruction sent by a remote control device, wherein the unlocking instruction comprises a random code;

judging whether the stored random code is consistent with the random code in the unlocking instruction;

and if the stored random code is judged to be consistent with the random code in the unlocking instruction, controlling the multimedia unit to be unlocked according to the unlocking instruction.

In a possible implementation manner, before receiving an unlocking instruction sent by a remote control device, the method further includes:

receiving a locking instruction sent by a remote control device, wherein the locking instruction comprises a random code;

storing the random code;

and controlling the multimedia unit to be locked according to the locking instruction.

In one possible implementation manner, the method further includes:

receiving a pairing request sent by a remote control device;

pairing with a remote control device according to a preset communication protocol;

when the pairing with the remote control device is successful, sending a pairing success message to the remote control device, wherein the pairing success message comprises a random code;

when pairing with the remote control device fails, a pairing failure message is sent to the remote control device.

In one possible implementation manner, the method further includes:

recording a first starting time point when a pairing request is received;

when the pairing with the remote control device is successful, recording a first completion time point;

generating a first pairing time period according to the first starting time point and the first finishing time point;

judging whether the first pairing time period is smaller than a preset pairing time threshold value or not;

and if the first pairing time period is judged to be smaller than the pairing time threshold, continuing to execute the step of sending a pairing success message to the remote control device.

In one possible implementation manner, the method further includes:

and if the first pairing time period is judged to be greater than or equal to the pairing time threshold, sending a pairing failure message to the remote control device.

In one possible implementation manner, the method further includes:

sending a pairing request to a remote control device;

receiving a pairing success message sent by a remote control device;

the random code is transmitted to the remote control device.

In one possible implementation, the multimedia unit comprises a camera or a microphone.

In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a method for controlling a multimedia unit, which is applied to a remote control device, and includes:

receiving an unlocking operation input by a user;

responding to an unlocking operation, and generating an unlocking instruction, wherein the unlocking instruction comprises a random code;

and sending an unlocking instruction to the electronic equipment.

In a possible implementation manner, before receiving the unlocking operation input by the user, the method further includes:

receiving locking operation input by a user;

generating a random code in response to a locking operation;

storing the random code;

responding to a locking operation, and generating a locking instruction, wherein the locking instruction comprises a random code;

and sending a locking instruction to the electronic equipment.

In one possible implementation manner, the method further includes:

sending a pairing request to the electronic device;

receiving a pairing success message sent by the electronic equipment, wherein the pairing success message comprises a random code;

the random code is stored.

In one possible implementation manner, the method further includes:

receiving a pairing request sent by electronic equipment;

pairing with the electronic equipment according to a preset communication protocol;

when the pairing with the electronic equipment is successful, sending a pairing success message to the electronic equipment;

receiving a random code sent by electronic equipment;

storing the random code;

when pairing with the electronic device fails, a pairing failure message is sent to the electronic device.

In one possible implementation manner, the method further includes:

recording a second starting time point when the pairing request is received;

when the pairing with the electronic equipment is successful, recording a second completion time point;

generating a second pairing time period according to the second starting time point and the second finishing time point;

judging whether the second pairing time period is smaller than a preset pairing time threshold value or not;

and if the second pairing time period is judged to be smaller than the pairing time threshold, continuing to execute the step of sending a pairing success message to the electronic equipment.

In one possible implementation manner, the method further includes:

and if the second pairing time period is judged to be greater than or equal to the pairing time threshold, sending a pairing failure message to the electronic equipment.

In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic device, where the device includes:

a display screen; one or more multimedia units; one or more second processors; a second memory; a plurality of application programs; and one or more computer programs, wherein the one or more computer programs are stored in the second memory, the one or more computer programs comprising instructions which, when executed by the device, cause the electronic device to perform the steps of:

In an alternative implementation, the instructions, when executed by the device, cause the device to perform the following steps:

storing the random code;

receiving a pairing request sent by a remote control device;

recording a first starting time point when a pairing request is received;

sending a pairing request to a remote control device;

receiving a pairing success message sent by a remote control device;

the random code is transmitted to the remote control device. .

In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a remote control apparatus, including:

one or more first processors; a first memory; a plurality of application programs; and one or more computer programs, wherein the one or more computer programs are stored in the first memory, the one or more computer programs comprising instructions which, when executed by the apparatus, cause the remote control device to perform the steps of:

receiving an unlocking operation input by a user;

and sending an unlocking instruction to the electronic equipment.

In an alternative implementation, the instructions, when executed by the apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform the steps of:

receiving locking operation input by a user;

generating a random code in response to a locking operation;

storing the random code;

and sending a locking instruction to the electronic equipment.

sending a pairing request to the electronic device;

the random code is stored.

receiving a pairing request sent by electronic equipment;

receiving a random code sent by electronic equipment;

storing the random code;

recording a second starting time point when the pairing request is received;

In a fifth aspect, the embodiment of the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium applied to an electronic device, where the computer-readable storage medium is used for program code executed by the device, and the program code includes instructions for executing the first aspect or the method in any possible implementation manner of the first aspect.

In a sixth aspect, the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium applied to a remote control device, where the computer-readable storage medium is used for program code executed by the device, and the program code includes instructions for executing the second aspect or the method in any possible implementation manner of the second aspect.

In the technical scheme provided by the embodiment of the invention, the electronic equipment receives an unlocking instruction sent by the remote control device, wherein the unlocking instruction comprises a random code; if the stored random code is judged to be consistent with the random code in the unlocking instruction, controlling the multimedia unit to be unlocked according to the unlocking instruction; the remote control device sends the instruction to the electronic equipment, so that the user does not need to directly operate the electronic equipment, and great convenience is provided for the user in operation.

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In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments will be briefly described below, and it is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention, and it is obvious for those skilled in the art to obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative efforts.

FIG. 1 is a diagram of a system architecture of a control system for a multimedia unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 2a is an external structural view of a remote controller according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 2b is a schematic diagram of an application state of a physical switch according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 2c is a schematic diagram of another application state of the physical switch according to the embodiment of the present invention

Fig. 3 is a system structure diagram of a remote control device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention,

fig. 5 is a system structure diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a multimedia unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 7 is a flowchart illustrating pairing of an electronic device and a remote control device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 8 is a flowchart illustrating pairing of an electronic device and a remote control device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed Description

For better understanding of the technical solutions of the present invention, the following detailed descriptions of the embodiments of the present invention are provided with reference to the accompanying drawings.

It should be understood that the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the invention, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments, which can be derived by a person skilled in the art from the embodiments given herein without making any creative effort, shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

The terminology used in the embodiments of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used in the examples of the present invention and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

It should be understood that the term "and/or" as used herein is merely one type of association that describes an associated object, meaning that three relationships may exist, e.g., a and/or B may mean: a exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character "/" herein generally indicates that the former and latter related objects are in an "or" relationship.

It should be understood that although the terms first, second, etc. may be used to describe the set thresholds in the embodiments of the present invention, the set thresholds should not be limited to these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish the set thresholds from each other. For example, the first set threshold may also be referred to as the second set threshold, and similarly, the second set threshold may also be referred to as the first set threshold, without departing from the scope of embodiments of the present invention.

At present, electronic equipment with a camera in the market is endless, and the electronic equipment provided with the camera brings convenience to learning and entertainment of users, and meanwhile, certain exposure risk exists for privacy of the users. In order to solve the privacy security problem of users, a privacy protection scheme is added to the electronic equipment in the industry.

In a related art, protection of user privacy may be achieved by setting a physical switch on an electronic device to control a camera. The camera comprises a lifting camera, and a user can open or close the physical switch as required to control the lifting of the camera. If the user opens the physical switch, the camera is lifted from the interior of the electronic equipment when the camera is in an unlocking state; if the user closes the physical switch, when the camera is in a locking state, the camera is lowered into the electronic equipment, and at the moment, the camera cannot be called by other application programs, unless the user opens the physical switch. However, since the physical switch is disposed on the electronic device and the distance between the user and the electronic device is usually far when the user uses the camera, the user cannot operate the physical switch on the electronic device without moving the user on the spot, and needs to move to the location of the electronic device and operate the physical switch on the electronic device, which is inconvenient for the user to operate the physical switch. Moreover, the physical switch is disposed on the electronic device, which may affect the aesthetic appearance of the electronic device, resulting in poor visual effect of the electronic device.

In another related technology, protection of user privacy can be achieved by adding a shielding sheet on a camera. Wherein, the shielding piece can comprise a sliding piece, a blocking piece or a sticking magnet. When the user uses the camera, the shielding piece can be moved away to expose the camera; when the user closes the camera, can directly shelter from the camera lens of camera through the shielding piece for the camera can't carry out normal formation of image, with this to protect user privacy. However, the shielding sheet is disposed on the camera, so that the user is required to be close to the electronic device enough to operate the shielding sheet, which is poor in convenience and can affect the visual effect of the electronic device.

In summary, the privacy protection scheme provided by the related art may cause inconvenience for the user to operate and make the electronic device not beautiful enough. In order to solve the technical problem, in the embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device receives an unlocking instruction sent by a remote control device, where the unlocking instruction includes a random code; and if the stored random code is judged to be consistent with the random code in the unlocking instruction, controlling the multimedia unit to be unlocked according to the unlocking instruction. The scheme of the embodiment of the invention can send the instruction to the electronic equipment through the remote control device so as to realize the control of the multimedia unit, does not need the user to directly operate a physical switch on the electronic equipment, and provides great convenience for the user in operation. In the embodiment of the invention, the electronic equipment controls whether the multimedia unit is unlocked by judging whether the stored random code is consistent with the random code in the unlocking instruction, and a physical switch for controlling the multimedia unit is not arranged on the electronic equipment, so that the attractiveness of the electronic equipment is improved.

Fig. 1 is a system architecture diagram of a control system of a multimedia unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 1, the system includes: a remote control 1 and an electronic device 2.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the remote control device 1 may include a remote controller or a terminal device. For example, the terminal device may include a cell phone or a tablet computer.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device 2 comprises a device including a multimedia unit, and the electronic device 2 includes, but is not limited to, a television, a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a handheld computer, a wearable device, a head-mounted display, a reader device, a portable music player, a portable game console, a notebook computer, an ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC), a netbook, a cicada phone, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), an Augmented Reality (AR), and a Virtual Reality (VR) device.

The remote control device 1 is used for receiving locking operation input by a user, generating a random code in response to the locking operation and storing the random code; a lock instruction is generated in response to the lock operation, the lock instruction including a random code to send the lock instruction to the electronic device 2. The electronic device 2 is used for storing the random code and controlling the multimedia unit to be locked according to the locking instruction.

The remote control device 1 is used for receiving unlocking operation input by a user; generating an unlocking instruction in response to an unlocking operation, wherein the unlocking instruction comprises a random code; an unlocking instruction is sent to the electronic device 2. The electronic device 2 is used for judging whether the stored random code is consistent with the random code in the unlocking instruction; and if the stored random code is judged to be consistent with the random code in the unlocking instruction, controlling the multimedia unit to be unlocked according to the unlocking instruction.

When the remote control device 1 is used for the first time or when an existing remote control device is replaced with a new remote control device 1, the remote control device 1 and the electronic apparatus 2 need to be paired. The remote control 1 is configured to send a pairing request to the electronic device 2. The electronic equipment 2 is used for pairing with the remote control device 1 according to a preset communication protocol, and when the electronic equipment 2 is successfully paired with the remote control device 1, the electronic equipment sends a pairing success message to the remote control device 1, wherein the pairing success message comprises a random code; when pairing with the remote control apparatus 1 fails, the electronic device 2 transmits a pairing failure message to the remote control apparatus 1. The remote control device 1 is used to store the received random code. The electronic device 2 is further arranged to record a first starting point in time when a pairing request is received and a first finishing point in time when pairing with the remote control 1 is successful. The electronic device 2 is further configured to generate a first pairing time period based on the first start time point and the first completion time point. The electronic device 2 is further configured to determine whether the first pairing time period is smaller than a preset pairing time threshold, and if so, continue to perform the step of sending a pairing success message to the remote control device 1 by the electronic device 2; if not, the electronic device 2 sends a pairing failure message to the remote control apparatus 1. As another alternative, the electronic device 2 is also used to send a pairing request to the remote control 1. The remote control device 1 is further configured to pair with the electronic device 2 according to a preset communication protocol, and when the remote control device 1 successfully pairs with the electronic device 2, the remote control device sends a pairing success message to the electronic device 2. The electronic equipment 2 is also arranged to transmit a random code to the remote control device 1. The remote control device 1 is also used for storing the received random code; when pairing with the electronic device 2 fails, the remote control device 1 transmits a pairing failure message to the electronic device 2. The remote control 1 is further arranged to record a second starting point in time when the pairing request is received and a second finishing point in time when the pairing with the electronic device 2 is successful. The remote control device 1 is further adapted to generate a second pairing time period based on the second start point in time and the second completion point in time. The remote control device 1 is further configured to determine whether the second pairing time period is smaller than the pairing time threshold, and if so, continue to send a pairing success message to the electronic device 2; if not, the remote control device 1 sends a pairing failure message to the electronic equipment 2.

Fig. 2a is a schematic structural diagram of a remote controller according to an embodiment of the present invention, and as shown in fig. 2a, taking a remote control device as an example of the remote controller, the remote controller includes a housing 10, a physical switch 11, a power key 12, and a control key. Wherein, the physical switch 11, the power key 12 and the control key are all arranged on the shell 10.

Fig. 2b is a schematic view of an application state of a physical switch provided in the embodiment of the present invention, and fig. 2c is a schematic view of another application state of a physical switch provided in the embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 2b and fig. 2c, the physical switch 11 is an entity switch, and the physical switch 11 is used for controlling unlocking or locking of a camera. The right side of the physical switch 11 is provided with a switch icon 20 of the camera, the switch icon 20 is arranged on the casing 10, and the switch icon 20 is used for indicating the current state of the camera controlled by the physical switch 11, and the current state includes an unlocking state or a locking state. As an alternative, the switch icon 20 may also be disposed on the left side of the physical switch 11, and the position of the switch icon 20 is not limited in the embodiment of the present invention. The physical switch 11 includes various forms, for example: the physical switch 11 comprises a slide switch, a toggle switch, a push switch or a boat type switch. Taking the example where the physical switch 11 includes a slide switch, as shown in fig. 2b and 2c, the physical switch 11 includes a slide 111 and a slide 112. The slide rail 112 is used for providing a slide track for the slide sheet 111, and the slide rail 112 is provided with a clear unlocking mark (ON) and a clear locking mark (OFF). As shown in fig. 2b, when the sliding piece 111 slides to the "ON" side along the sliding channel 112, the unlocking identifier "ON" is blocked by the sliding piece 111, the remote control device 1 sends an unlocking instruction to the electronic device 2, and the electronic device 2 calls the multimedia unit through the application program according to the unlocking instruction, so that the multimedia unit is in an unlocked state; as shown in fig. 2c, when the sliding piece 111 slides to the "OFF" side along the sliding channel 112, the unlocking identifier "OFF" is blocked by the sliding piece 111, the remote control device 1 sends a locking instruction to the electronic device 2, and the electronic device 2 calls the multimedia unit through the application program according to the locking instruction, so that the multimedia unit is in a locked state.

As shown in fig. 2a, the power key 12 is used for receiving a switching operation input by a user, and turns on or off the electronic device 2 according to the switching operation.

As an alternative, the control keys include one or any combination of the menu key 13, the return key 14, the ring direction key 15, and the select key 16. Among them, the ring-shaped arrow key 15 includes an up key 151, a down key 152, a left key 153, and a right key 154. The menu key 13 is used for receiving a menu starting operation input by a user and calling a menu interface according to the menu starting operation; the return key 14 is used for receiving a return operation input by a user and returning to the previous layer of interface according to the return operation; the up key 151 is used to receive an up operation input by a user, and performs an up selection according to the up operation, and the user may perform an up adjustment of a current channel or an up selection of a function option of a menu bar by inputting the up operation; the down key 152 is used to receive a down operation input by the user, and perform a down selection according to the down operation, and the user may perform a down adjustment of the current channel or a down selection of a function option of the menu bar by inputting the down operation; the left key 153 is used for receiving a left operation input by the user, and performing left selection according to the left operation, and the user may turn down the volume or select a function option of the menu bar left by inputting the left operation; the right key 154 is used for receiving a right operation input by the user, and performing right selection according to the right operation, and the user can perform volume up or right selection of a function option of the menu bar by inputting the right operation; the selection key 16 is used for receiving a confirmation operation input by the user, and confirming the current selection according to the confirmation operation.

As an alternative, the remote controller further includes a work indicator lamp 17, and the work indicator lamp 17 is provided on the housing 10. The work indicator lamp 17 is used for lighting a specified color according to the received instruction.

As an alternative, the remote control further comprises a first speaker 18, the first speaker 18 being arranged on the housing 10. The first speaker 18 is used to play a specified type of sound according to the received instruction.

As an alternative, the remote control further comprises a display screen 19, the display screen 19 being arranged on the housing 10. The display screen 19 is used to display images, videos, applications or prompts. For example: the user presses the menu key 13 of the remote controller, and the display screen 19 displays a menu interface. The display screen 19 includes a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) display screen, a flexible light-emitting diode (FLED) display screen, a mini led (mini led) display screen, a Micro led (Micro led) display screen, a Micro OLED (Micro-OLED) display screen, or a quantum dot light-emitting diode (QLED) display screen. In some embodiments, the remote control may include one or more display screens 19.

Fig. 2a is a schematic structural diagram of an exemplary remote controller provided in an embodiment of the present invention, and the remote controller may also have other structures.

Fig. 3 is a system configuration diagram of a remote control device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and as shown in fig. 3, the remote control device 1 includes one or more first processors 41, a first communication unit, and a first memory 43. Wherein the first processor 41 is connected to the first communication unit and the first memory 43.

The first processor 41, the first communication unit and the first memory 43 may communicate with each other via an internal connection path to transfer control and/or data signals, the first memory 43 is used for storing a computer program, and the first processor 41 is used for calling and running the computer program from the first memory 43.

Further, in order to improve the functions of the remote control device 1, the remote control device 1 may further include a first speaker 18, the first speaker 18 is connected to the first processor 41, and the first speaker 18 is used for playing a designated type of sound.

Further, in order to further improve the functions of the remote control device 1, the remote control device 1 may further include a first display unit 45, and the first display unit 45 may include a display screen.

Further, the remote control device 1 may further comprise an interaction unit 48, the interaction unit 48 being connected to the first processor 41. As an alternative, the interaction unit 48 comprises a physical switch 11, if the remote control device 1 comprises a remote control. As another alternative, the interaction unit 48 includes a voice unit for receiving a voice input by the user and sending the voice to the first processor 41, and the first processor 41 generates an operation instruction according to the voice and executes the operation instruction. For example: the user speaks the voice of 'please play the central juvenile channel', and the voice unit receives the voice and sends the voice to the first processor; the first processor generates an operation instruction for modulating the frequency to the central juvenile channel according to the voice and executes the operation instruction, namely: the current channel is tuned to the center juvenile channel.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the first communication unit includes the wireless communication module 42 and/or the mobile communication module 49.

The wireless communication module 42 may provide solutions for wireless communication applied to the remote control device 1, including Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) (such as wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) networks), Bluetooth (BT), Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Frequency Modulation (FM), Near Field Communication (NFC), Infrared (IR), and the like. The wireless communication module 42 may be one or more devices that integrate at least one communication processing module. Further, the remote control device 1 may further include a first antenna 46. The wireless communication module 42 receives electromagnetic waves via the first antenna 46, frequency modulates and filters electromagnetic wave signals, and transmits the processed signals to the processor 42. The wireless communication module 42 can also receive the signal to be transmitted from the first processor 41, frequency-modulate and amplify the signal, and convert the signal into electromagnetic wave radiation through the first antenna 46.

The mobile communication module 49 may provide a solution for applications on the remote control device 1 including wireless communication of 2G/3G/4G/5G, etc. The mobile communication module 49 may include at least one filter, a switch, a power amplifier, a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA), and the like. Further, the remote control device 1 may further include a second antenna 50. The mobile communication module 49 can receive the electromagnetic wave from the second antenna 50, and filter, amplify, etc. the received electromagnetic wave, and transmit the electromagnetic wave to the modem processor for demodulation. The mobile communication module 49 can also amplify the signal modulated by the modem processor, and convert the signal into electromagnetic wave to radiate the electromagnetic wave through the second antenna 50. In some embodiments, at least part of the functional modules of the mobile communication module 49 may be provided in the first processor 41. In some embodiments, at least part of the functional modules of the mobile communication module 49 may be provided in the same device as at least part of the modules of the first processor 41.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the first antenna 46 is coupled to the wireless communication module 42, and the second antenna 50 is coupled to the mobile communication module 49, so that the remote control device 1 can communicate with a network and other devices through a wireless communication technology. The wireless communication technology may include global system for mobile communications (GSM), General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA), time division code division multiple access (time-division code division multiple access (TDSCDMA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), BT, GNSS, WLAN, NFC, FM, and/or IR technologies, etc. The GNSS may include a Global Positioning System (GPS), a global navigation satellite system (GLONASS), a Beidou satellite navigation system (BDS), a quasi-zenith satellite system (QZSS) and/or a Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS).

The first processor 41 and the first memory 43 may be combined into a processing device, and more generally, are independent components, and the first processor 41 is configured to execute the program codes stored in the first memory 43 to realize the functions. In particular, the first memory 43 may be integrated in the first processor 41, or may be independent of the first processor 41.

Further, the above-described remote control apparatus 1 may further include a power supply 47 for supplying power to various devices or circuits in the remote control apparatus 1.

It will be appreciated that the remote control device 1 shown in fig. 3 is capable of carrying out the various processes of the method embodiments shown in fig. 6 and 7. The operation and/or function of each module in the remote control device 1 is respectively for realizing the corresponding flow in the method embodiment described below.

In the embodiments of the present invention, the first processor 41 may include, for example, a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a microcontroller, or a digital signal processor, and may further include a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), a neural Network Processor (NPU), and an Image Signal Processor (ISP), and the first processor 41 may further include a necessary hardware accelerator or a necessary logic Processing hardware circuit, such as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or one or more integrated circuits for controlling the execution of the program according to the present invention. Further, the first processor 41 may have the function of operating one or more software programs, which may be stored in the first memory 43.

The first memory 43 may be a read-only memory (ROM), other types of static storage devices or other types of dynamic storage devices that may store static information and instructions, an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM) or other optical disc storage, optical disc storage (including compact disc, laser disc, optical disc, digital versatile disc, blu-ray disc, etc.), magnetic disk storage media or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that may be used to carry or store desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and that may be accessed by a computer, etc.

The interaction between the structures in the remote control and the electronic device in controlling the multimedia unit is described in detail below:

the interaction unit 48 is used for receiving locking operation input by a user; the first processor 41 is configured to generate a random code in response to a latching operation; the first memory 43 is used for storing random codes; the first processor 41 is configured to generate a locking instruction in response to a locking operation, where the locking instruction includes a random code; the first communication unit is used for sending a locking instruction to the electronic device 2 so that the electronic device 2 can store the random code and control the multimedia unit to be locked according to the locking instruction.

The interaction unit 48 is further configured to receive an unlocking operation input by a user; the first processor 41 is configured to generate an unlocking instruction in response to an unlocking operation, where the unlocking instruction includes a random code; the first communication unit is used for sending an unlocking instruction to the electronic equipment 2; the electronic device 2 judges whether the stored random code is consistent with the random code in the unlocking instruction, and controls the multimedia unit to unlock according to the unlocking instruction if the stored random code is consistent with the random code in the unlocking instruction.

The first communication unit is used for sending a pairing request to the electronic equipment 2; the electronic equipment 2 is used for pairing with the remote control device 1 according to a preset communication protocol, and when the electronic equipment 2 is successfully paired with the remote control device 1, the pairing success message is sent to the first communication unit, wherein the pairing success message comprises a random code; when the electronic equipment 2 fails to pair with the remote control device 1, sending a pairing failure message to the first communication unit; the first communication unit transmits the random code to the first memory 43; the first memory 43 is used to store the received random code. The electronic device 2 is further arranged to record a first starting point in time when a pairing request is received and a first finishing point in time when pairing with the remote control 1 is successful. The electronic device 2 is further configured to generate a first pairing time period based on the first start time point and the first completion time point. The electronic device 2 is further configured to determine whether the first pairing time period is smaller than a preset pairing time threshold, and if so, continue to perform the step of sending a pairing success message to the first communication unit by the electronic device 2; if not, the electronic device 2 sends a pairing failure message to the first communication unit.

As another alternative, the electronic device 2 is configured to send a pairing request to the first communication unit; the first communication unit is configured to send a pairing request to the first processor 41; the first processor 41 is configured to pair with the electronic device 2 according to a preset communication protocol, and the first processor 41 is further configured to send a pairing success message to the first communication unit when pairing with the electronic device 2 is successful; the first communication unit is further configured to send a pairing success message to the electronic device 2; the electronic device 2 is used for sending a random code to the first communication unit; the first communication unit is configured to transmit the random code to the first memory 43; the first memory 43 is used for storing the random code; the first processor 41 is further configured to send a pairing failure message to the first communication unit when pairing with the electronic device 2 fails; the first communication unit is used for sending a pairing failure message like the electronic device 2. The first communication unit is further configured to, when receiving the pairing request, send the pairing request to the first processor 41; the first processor 41 is further configured to record a second start time point when the pairing request is received, and record a second completion time point when the pairing with the electronic device 2 is successful; the first processor 41 is further configured to generate a second pairing period according to the second start time point and the second completion time point; the first processor 41 is further configured to determine whether the second pairing time period is smaller than the pairing time threshold, and if so, continue to perform the step of sending the pairing success message to the electronic device 2 by the first communication unit; if not, the first communication unit sends a pairing failure request to the electronic device 2.

Fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and as shown in fig. 4, the electronic device 2 includes a housing 21, a multimedia unit 22, and a display 23. The multimedia unit 22 is connected to a display screen 23. Wherein the housing 21 comprises an opening 211.

The opening 211 is disposed on the housing 21, and the opening 211 is used for providing a lifting channel for the multimedia unit 22.

The multimedia unit 22 includes a camera for capturing video information or a microphone for capturing audio information. Further, the electronic device 2 further includes a lifting member 212, the multimedia unit 22 is disposed on the lifting member 212, the lifting member 212 may be any component having a lifting function, and the embodiment of the present invention does not limit the type of the lifting member 212. For example: the lifting member 212 includes a spring device having a height that can be extended or compressed, and when the spring is extended, the multimedia unit 22 is ejected out of the housing 21 through the opening 211; the multimedia unit 22 is retracted into the housing 21 through the opening 211 when the spring is compressed.

The display screen 23 is disposed on the surface of the housing 21 for displaying the video captured by the multimedia unit 22. The display screen 23 includes a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) display screen, a flexible light-emitting diode (FLED) display screen, a mini led (mini led) display screen, a Micro led (Micro led) display screen, a Micro OLED (Micro-OLED) display screen, or a quantum dot light-emitting diode (QLED) display screen. In some embodiments, the remote control device may include one or more display screens 23.

As an alternative, the electronic device 2 further includes a second speaker 24, the second speaker 24 is disposed on a side of the housing 21, and the second speaker 24 is used for playing audio collected by the multimedia unit 22.

As another alternative, the electronic device 2 further includes a power key 25. The power key 25 is disposed on the housing 21, and the power key 25 is used for receiving a switch operation input by a user, and turning on or off the electronic device 2 according to the switch operation.

Fig. 5 is a system structure diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and as shown in fig. 5, the electronic device includes one or more second processors 51, a second communication unit, a second memory 53, a multimedia unit 22, and an electric actuator 55. Wherein the second processor 51 is connected to the second communication unit, the second memory 53, the multimedia unit 22 and the electric actuator 55. The multimedia unit 22 includes a camera 221 or a microphone 222.

The second processor 51, the second communication unit and the second memory 53 may communicate with each other via the internal connection path to transfer control and/or data signals, the second memory 53 is used for storing computer programs, and the second processor 51 is used for calling and running the computer programs from the second memory 53.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the second communication unit includes the wireless communication module 52 and/or the mobile communication module 58.

The wireless communication module 52 may provide solutions for wireless communication applied to the electronic device 2, including Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) (such as wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) networks), Bluetooth (BT), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Frequency Modulation (FM), Near Field Communication (NFC), Infrared (IR), and so on. The wireless communication module 52 may be one or more devices that integrate at least one communication processing module. Further, the electronic device 2 may also include a first antenna 56. The wireless communication module 52 receives electromagnetic waves via the first antenna 56, performs frequency modulation and filtering processing on electromagnetic wave signals, and transmits the processed signals to the processor 52. The wireless communication module 52 can also receive the signal to be transmitted from the second processor 51, frequency-modulate and amplify the signal, and convert the signal into electromagnetic wave through the first antenna 56 to radiate the electromagnetic wave.

The mobile communication module 58 may provide a solution for wireless communication including 2G/3G/4G/5G, etc. applied to the electronic device 2. The mobile communication module 58 may include at least one filter, a switch, a power amplifier, a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA), and the like. Further, the remote control device 1 may further include a second antenna 59. The mobile communication module 58 may receive the electromagnetic wave from the second antenna 59, filter, amplify, etc. the received electromagnetic wave, and transmit the filtered electromagnetic wave to the modem processor for demodulation. The mobile communication module 58 can also amplify the signal modulated by the modem processor, and convert the signal into electromagnetic wave through the second antenna 59 to radiate the electromagnetic wave. In some embodiments, at least part of the functional modules of the mobile communication module 58 may be provided in the second processor 51. In some embodiments, at least some of the functional modules of the mobile communication module 58 may be provided in the same device as at least some of the modules of the second processor 51.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the first antenna 56 is coupled to the wireless communication module 52, and the second antenna 59 is coupled to the mobile communication module 58, so that the electronic device 2 can communicate with the network and other devices through the wireless communication technology. The wireless communication technology may include global system for mobile communications (GSM), General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA), time division code division multiple access (time-division code division multiple access (TDSCDMA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), BT, GNSS, WLAN, NFC, FM, and/or IR technologies, etc. The GNSS may include a Global Positioning System (GPS), a global navigation satellite system (GLONASS), a Beidou satellite navigation system (BDS), a quasi-zenith satellite system (QZSS) and/or a Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS). In the embodiment of the present invention, the electric actuator 55 includes a motor or a relay, and the electronic device 2 is provided with a multimedia circuit. Taking the example that the electric actuator 55 includes a relay, the relay is essentially a switch capable of controlling on/off, when the relay receives a locking instruction sent by the first processor, the multimedia circuit path can be controlled according to the locking instruction, the multimedia unit 22 is further controlled to be locked through the multimedia circuit of the path, and after the multimedia unit 22 is locked, the electric appliance controls the multimedia circuit to be disconnected, and waits for the next instruction.

Further, in order to improve the functions of the electronic device 2, the electronic device 2 may further include a second display unit 57, and the second display unit 57 may include a display screen for displaying images, videos, or applications.

Further, in order to improve the functions of the electronic device 2, the electronic device 2 may further include a second speaker 24, the second speaker 24 is connected to the second processor 51, and the second speaker 24 is used for playing the specified type of sound.

The second processor 51 and the second memory 53 may be combined into a processing device, and more generally, are independent components, and the second processor 51 is configured to execute the program codes stored in the second memory 53 to realize the functions. In particular, the second memory 53 may be integrated in the second processor 51, or may be independent of the second processor 51.

It should be understood that the electronic device 2 shown in fig. 5 is capable of implementing the processes of the method embodiments shown in fig. 6 and 7. The operations and/or functions of the respective modules in the electronic device 2 are respectively for implementing the corresponding flows in the method embodiments described below.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the second processor 51 may include, for example, a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a microcontroller, or a digital signal processor, and may further include a GPU, an NPU, and an ISP, and the first processor 41 may further include a necessary hardware accelerator or a logic processing hardware circuit, such as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or one or more integrated circuits for controlling the execution of the program according to the present invention. Further, the second processor 51 may have the function of operating one or more software programs, which may be stored in the second memory 53.

The secondary memory 53 may be a read-only memory (ROM), other types of static storage devices or other types of dynamic storage devices that may store static information and instructions, an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM) or other optical disc storage, optical disc storage (including compact disc, laser disc, optical disc, digital versatile disc, blu-ray disc, etc.), magnetic disk storage media or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that may be used to carry or store desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and that may be accessed by a computer, etc.

The interaction of the various structures in the electronic device with the remote control in controlling the multimedia unit is described in detail below:

the remote control device 1 is used for receiving locking operation input by a user, and generating and storing a random code; the remote control device 1 generates a locking instruction in response to a locking operation and sends the locking instruction to the second communication unit, wherein the locking instruction comprises a random code; the second storage device 53 is used for storing the random code received by the second communication unit; the second processor 51 is used for controlling the multimedia unit 22 to be locked through the electric actuator 55 according to the locking instruction.

The remote control device 1 is also used for receiving unlocking operation input by a user; the remote control device 1 responds to the unlocking operation to generate an unlocking instruction and sends the unlocking instruction to the second communication unit, wherein the unlocking instruction comprises a random code; the second processor 51 is further configured to determine whether the stored random code is consistent with a random code in the unlocking instruction; and if the stored random code is consistent with the random code in the unlocking instruction, controlling the multimedia unit 22 to unlock through the electric execution 55 according to the unlocking instruction.

The remote control device 1 is further configured to send a pairing request to the second communication unit; the second communication unit is configured to send a pairing request to the second processor 51; the second processor 51 is configured to pair with the remote control device 1 according to a preset communication protocol, and when the second processor 51 successfully pairs with the remote control device 1, the second processor sends a pairing success message to the second communication unit, where the pairing success message includes a random code; the second communication unit is used for sending the pairing success message to the remote control device 1; the remote control device 1 is used for storing the random code; when the second processor 51 fails to pair with the remote control device 1, it sends a pairing failure message to the second communication unit. The second processor 51 is further arranged to record a first starting point in time when a pairing request is received and a first finishing point in time when pairing with the remote control device 1 is successful. The second processor 51 is further configured to generate a first pairing time period based on the first start time point and the first completion time point. The second processor 51 is further configured to determine whether the first pairing time period is smaller than a preset pairing time threshold, and if so, continue to perform the step of sending a pairing success message to the remote control device 1 by the second communication unit; if not, the second communication unit sends a pairing failure message to the remote control device 1

As another alternative, the second communication unit is also used to send a pairing request to the remote control device 1; the remote control device 1 is further configured to pair with the electronic device 2 according to a preset communication protocol, and when the remote control device 1 successfully pairs with the electronic device 2, send a pairing success message to the second communication unit; the second communication unit is further configured to send a pairing success message to the second processor 51; the second processor 51 is configured to obtain the random code from the second memory 53 and send the random code to the second communication unit; the second communication unit is also used for sending the random code to the remote control device 1; the remote control device 1 is also used for storing the received random code; when pairing with the electronic device 2 fails, the remote control device 1 transmits a pairing failure message to the second communication unit. The remote control 1 is further arranged to record a second starting point in time when the pairing request is received and a second finishing point in time when the pairing with the electronic device 2 is successful. The remote control device 1 is further adapted to generate a second pairing time period based on the second start point in time and the second completion point in time. The remote control device 1 is further configured to determine whether the second pairing time period is smaller than the pairing time threshold, and if so, continue to perform the step of sending a pairing success message to the second communication unit; if not, the remote control device 1 sends a pairing failure message to the second communication unit.

In the technical scheme provided by the embodiment of the invention, the electronic equipment receives an unlocking instruction sent by the remote control device, wherein the unlocking instruction comprises a random code; and if the stored random code is judged to be consistent with the random code in the unlocking instruction, controlling the multimedia unit to be unlocked according to the unlocking instruction. The scheme of the embodiment of the invention can send the instruction to the electronic equipment through the remote control device so as to realize the control of the multimedia unit, does not need the user to directly operate a physical switch on the electronic equipment, and provides great convenience for the user in operation. In the embodiment of the invention, the electronic equipment controls whether the multimedia unit is unlocked by judging whether the stored random code is consistent with the random code in the unlocking instruction, and a physical switch for controlling the multimedia unit is not arranged on the electronic equipment, so that the attractiveness of the electronic equipment is improved.

Fig. 6 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a multimedia unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 6, the method includes:

step 102, the remote control device receives a locking operation input by a user.

Taking the electronic device as an example of the smart phone, steps 102 to 118 will be described. Suppose that current scene uses the camera of smart television self-band to shoot for the user, finishes shooing and then closes the camera, when remote control unit includes the remote controller, the user need take up the remote controller, carries out the locking operation, promptly: the physical switch is toggled to the "OFF" side to input a locking operation to the remote control device.

In the embodiment of the invention, the user performs manual locking operation through the physical switch of the entity, and compared with a simple software scheme, the method has more practical operability and can solve the psychological worry that the general user thinks that the simple software scheme does not depend on the music score; and the physical switch is arranged on the remote control device, so that the user can conveniently operate and check the state of the multimedia unit, the user experience is enhanced, and the attractiveness of the electronic equipment is improved.

In the embodiment of the present invention, when the remote control device includes a terminal device, a user may perform a locking operation through a locking button displayed on the display screen, that is: the lock button is clicked to input a locking operation to the remote control device.

Step 104, the remote control device generates a random code in response to the locking operation and stores the random code.

In an embodiment of the present invention, a first processor in the remote control device generates a random code in response to a locking operation. The random code comprises a string of randomly generated passwords, has non-replicability, can effectively prevent the risk of stealing the random code, and ensures the safety of the random code, thereby ensuring the safety of the privacy of users.

In the embodiment of the invention, the remote control device stores the generated random code into the first memory. If the first memory stores the random code generated last time, deleting the random code generated last time from the first memory, and storing the currently generated random code, namely: and covering the currently generated random code with the random code generated last time.

Because the memory adopted in the embodiment of the invention has non-timeliness, the random code stored in the memory can not be lost even if the remote control device fails in power failure, and the processor can still obtain the stored random code from the memory after the battery of the remote control device which fails in power failure is replaced or the remote control device is charged.

And 106, the remote control device responds to the locking operation to generate a locking instruction and sends the locking instruction to the electronic equipment, wherein the locking instruction comprises a random code.

Specifically, the remote control device sends a locking instruction to a second communication unit of the electronic equipment through a first communication unit; the first communication unit sends the generated random code to the second communication unit through the locking instruction, so that the second memory of the electronic device stores the received random code, and a basis is provided for a subsequent second processor to judge the consistency of the random code.

And step 108, the electronic equipment stores the random code.

In the embodiment of the invention, the second memory of the electronic equipment stores the received random code and provides a basis for the subsequent second processor to judge the consistency of the random code.

Because the memory adopted in the embodiment of the invention has non-timeliness, the random code stored in the memory cannot be lost even if the electronic equipment fails in power failure, and the processor can still obtain the stored random code from the memory after the battery of the electronic equipment which fails in power failure is replaced or the electronic equipment which fails in power failure is charged.

And step 110, the electronic equipment controls the multimedia unit to be locked according to the locking instruction.

In the embodiment of the invention, the multimedia unit comprises a camera or a microphone.

In the embodiment of the invention, the electronic equipment comprises a second processor, a second communication unit and an electric execution mechanism, wherein after the second communication unit receives the locking instruction, the first processor sends the locking instruction to the electric execution mechanism, so that the electric execution mechanism controls the multimedia unit to be locked.

In a specific scheme, if the multimedia unit is arranged on the lifting piece, after the electric actuating mechanism receives a locking instruction, the multimedia unit is controlled to descend into the electronic equipment along the opening of the shell, and at the moment, the multimedia unit is in a locking state.

And step 112, the remote control device receives unlocking operation input by a user.

Taking the multimedia unit as an example of a camera, after the camera is closed, the user needs to perform a video call with other people. When remote control unit includes the remote controller, the user need pick up the remote controller, carries out the unblock operation, promptly: the physical switch is toggled to the "ON" side to input an unlocking operation to the remote control device.

In the embodiment of the invention, the user carries out manual unlocking operation through the physical switch of the entity, and compared with a simple software scheme, the method has more practical operability and can solve the psychological worry that the general user thinks that the simple software scheme does not depend on the music score; and the physical switch is arranged on the remote control device, so that the user can conveniently operate and check the state of the multimedia unit, the user experience is enhanced, and the attractiveness of the electronic equipment is improved.

In the embodiment of the present invention, when the remote control device includes a terminal device, a user may perform a locking operation through an unlocking button displayed on the display screen, that is: and clicking an unlocking button to input an unlocking operation to the remote control device.

And step 114, the remote control device responds to the unlocking operation to generate an unlocking instruction and sends the unlocking instruction to the electronic equipment, wherein the unlocking instruction comprises a random code.

In the embodiment of the invention, the remote control device comprises a first memory, a first processor and a first communication unit, wherein the first memory stores a random code, and the random code is stored when the remote control device is locked last time; the first processor acquires the random code from the first memory and encapsulates the random code in the unlocking instruction; the first communication unit sends the unlocking instruction to the second communication unit.

Step 116, the electronic device determines whether the stored random code is consistent with a random code in the unlocking instruction, if so, step 118 is executed; if not, the process is ended.

In the embodiment of the invention, the unlocking instruction is used for indicating the electronic equipment to unlock the multimedia unit.

In the embodiment of the invention, the electronic equipment comprises a second communication unit, a second memory and a second processor, wherein the second memory stores a random code; the second communication unit receives an unlocking instruction sent by the first communication unit, wherein the unlocking instruction comprises a random code; the second processor acquires the stored random code from the second memory, compares the stored random code with the random code in the unlocking instruction, judges whether the stored random code is consistent with the random code in the unlocking instruction, and if so, executes step 118; if not, the process is ended.

In this step, if the second processor of the electronic device determines that the stored random code is consistent with the random code in the unlocking instruction, indicating that the verification is passed, the multimedia unit may be turned on, and step 118 is continuously executed; and if the stored random code is judged to be inconsistent with the random code in the unlocking instruction, the verification is not passed, and the process is ended in order to ensure that the user privacy is not exposed and the multimedia unit cannot be started.

And step 118, the electronic equipment controls the multimedia unit to unlock according to the unlocking instruction.

In the embodiment of the invention, the electronic equipment comprises a second processor, a second communication unit and an electric execution mechanism, wherein after the second communication unit receives the unlocking instruction, the second processor sends the unlocking instruction to the electric execution mechanism, so that the electric execution mechanism controls the multimedia unit to unlock.

In a specific scheme, if the multimedia unit is arranged on the lifting piece, after the electric actuating mechanism receives an unlocking instruction, the electric actuating mechanism controls the multimedia unit to ascend to the outside of the electronic equipment along the opening of the shell until the multimedia unit is completely lifted, at the moment, the multimedia unit is in an unlocking state, and the electronic equipment can call the camera through an application program so that a user can carry out video conversation with other people.

Furthermore, if the remote control device is used for the first time, the electronic equipment needs to be paired with the remote control device; alternatively, if the remote control device is lost or damaged and needs to be replaced, the electronic device needs to be paired with a new remote control device. Fig. 7 is a flowchart illustrating pairing of an electronic device and a remote control device according to an embodiment of the present invention, where as shown in fig. 7, the method includes:

step 202, the remote control device sends a pairing request to the electronic device.

Specifically, a first communication unit of the remote control device transmits a pairing request to a second communication unit of the electronic apparatus.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the pairing process needs to be performed in a state where the electronic device is started.

Taking the electronic device as an intelligent television and the remote control device as a remote controller as an example, the steps 202 to 210 will be described. Assuming that the current scenario is that the remote controller of the user is lost, a new remote controller is purchased, but the new remote controller is not matched with the electronic device in use, and the smart television needs to be paired with the new remote controller. The user needs to trigger the first communication unit of the remote control device to send a pairing request to the second communication unit in the electronic device by inputting a pairing operation to the remote control device. For example: the pairing operation comprises holding down a 'menu' key for a set time, and the set time can be set according to actual conditions, such as: the set time was 10 seconds.

And step 204, the electronic equipment is paired with the remote control device according to a preset communication protocol.

In the embodiment of the invention, the communication protocol comprises an NFC protocol, a WIFI protocol or a Bluetooth protocol.

In the embodiment of the invention, a communication protocol between the electronic equipment and the remote control device is preset, and the electronic equipment is paired with the remote control device according to the communication protocol and a protocol standard flow. For example: and if the communication protocol between the electronic equipment and the remote control device is a WIFI protocol, pairing the electronic equipment according to the WIFI protocol. For example: and if the communication protocol between the electronic equipment and the remote control device is the Bluetooth protocol, the electronic equipment is paired according to the Bluetooth protocol. For example: and if the communication protocol between the electronic equipment and the remote control device is the NFC protocol, the electronic equipment is paired according to the NFC protocol.

In the embodiment of the present invention, when the electronic device is successfully paired with the remote control apparatus, step 206 is continuously executed; and when the electronic equipment fails to be paired with the remote control device, the electronic equipment sends a pairing failure message to the remote control device.

Further, if the electronic equipment receives the pairing request, recording a first starting time point; if the electronic equipment is successfully matched with the remote control device, recording a first completion time point; the electronic equipment generates a pairing time period according to the first starting time point and the first finishing time point; the electronic device determines whether the pairing time period is less than a preset pairing time threshold, and if so, continues to execute step 206; if not, the electronic equipment sends a pairing failure message to the remote control device. The preset pairing time threshold value can be set according to actual conditions. For example: the pairing time threshold is 30 seconds.

In the embodiment of the invention, the electronic equipment generates the reminding instruction according to the pairing failure message.

For example: the alert instructions may include an application-internal message push, a light of a specified color, or a sound of a specified type.

For example: when the remote control device comprises the terminal equipment, the terminal equipment is provided with the application program, and the user can be informed of the pairing failure and please try again by pushing an internal message of the application program.

For example: when the remote control device comprises the remote controller, the working indicator lamp of the remote controller is set to be red to indicate that the pairing is failed.

Step 206, the electronic device sends a pairing success message to the remote control device, wherein the pairing success message includes the random code.

In the embodiment of the invention, a second processor of the electronic equipment acquires the stored random code from a second memory, encapsulates the random code in a pairing success message and sends the pairing success message to a second communication unit; the second communication unit sends a pairing success message to the first communication unit of the remote control device to inform the user that the electronic equipment and the remote control device are successfully paired.

In the embodiment of the invention, the electronic equipment generates the reminding instruction according to the pairing success message so as to remind the user of successful pairing.

For example: when the remote control device comprises the terminal equipment, the terminal equipment is provided with the application program, and the user can be informed that the pairing is successful by pushing an internal message of the application program.

For example: when the remote control device comprises the remote controller, the working indicator light of the remote controller is set to be green, and the pairing is successful.

And step 208, the remote control device stores the random code, and the process is finished.

In the embodiment of the invention, a first communication unit of a remote control device sends a received random code to a first processor; the first processor stores the random code in the first memory, and the process ends.

In the embodiment of the invention, the process of carrying out the re-pairing of the electronic equipment and the new remote control device is automatically carried out at the background, the pairing operation of a user interface is not required to be added, the participation of a user is not required, the pairing step is simplified, the pairing success rate is improved, and the user experience is enhanced.

Fig. 8 is a flowchart illustrating pairing of an electronic device and a remote control device according to another embodiment of the present invention, where as shown in fig. 8, the method includes:

step 302, the electronic device sends a pairing request to the remote control.

Specifically, the second communication unit of the electronic apparatus transmits a pairing request to the first communication unit of the remote control device.

Taking the electronic device as an intelligent television and the remote control device as a remote controller as an example, steps 302 to 310 will be described. Assuming that the current scene is that the user uses a newly purchased smart television for the first time, the smart television needs to be paired with the remote controller. The user needs to trigger the second communication unit of the electronic device to send the pairing request to the first communication unit in the remote control device by inputting the pairing operation to the electronic device. For example: the pairing operation includes holding down the "power" key for a set time, which may be set according to the actual situation, for example: the set time was 10 seconds.

And step 304, the remote control device is paired with the electronic equipment according to a preset communication protocol.

In the embodiment of the invention, a communication protocol between the electronic equipment and the remote control device is preset, and the remote control device is paired with the electronic equipment according to the communication protocol and a protocol standard flow. For example: and if the communication protocol between the electronic equipment and the remote control device is a WIFI protocol, the remote control device performs pairing according to the WIFI protocol. For example: and if the communication protocol between the electronic equipment and the remote control device is the Bluetooth protocol, the remote control device performs pairing according to the Bluetooth protocol. For example: and if the communication protocol between the electronic equipment and the remote control device is the NFC protocol, the remote control device performs pairing according to the NFC protocol.

In the embodiment of the present invention, when the remote control device is successfully paired with the electronic device, step 306 is continuously executed; and when the remote control device fails to pair with the electronic equipment, sending a pairing failure message to the electronic equipment.

Further, if the remote control device receives the pairing request, recording a second starting time point; if the remote control device is successfully matched with the electronic equipment, recording a second completion time point; the remote control device generates a pairing time period according to the second starting time point and the second finishing time point; the remote control device judges whether the pairing time period is less than a preset pairing time threshold value, if so, the step 306 is continuously executed; if not, the remote control device sends a pairing failure message to the electronic equipment. The preset pairing time threshold value can be set according to actual conditions. For example: the pairing time threshold is 30 seconds.

In the embodiment of the invention, the remote control device generates the reminding instruction according to the pairing failure message.

For example: if the electronic equipment is provided with the application program, the internal message of the application program can be displayed through the display screen so as to inform the user of the pairing failure.

Step 306, the remote control device sends a pairing success message to the electronic device.

In the embodiment of the invention, the remote control device generates the reminding instruction according to the pairing success message so as to remind the user of successful pairing.

For example: if the electronic device is provided with the application program, the internal message of the application program can be displayed through the display screen so as to inform the user that the pairing is successful.

Step 308, the electronic device sends the random code to the remote control device.

In the embodiment of the invention, a second processor of the electronic equipment acquires the stored random code from a second memory and sends the random code to a second communication unit; the second communication unit transmits the random code to the first communication unit of the remote control device.

And step 310, the remote control device stores the random code, and the process is ended.

In the technical scheme of the control method of the multimedia unit provided by the embodiment of the invention, the electronic equipment receives an unlocking instruction sent by a remote control device, wherein the unlocking instruction comprises a random code; and if the stored random code is judged to be consistent with the random code in the unlocking instruction, controlling the multimedia unit to be unlocked according to the unlocking instruction. The scheme of the embodiment of the invention can send the instruction to the electronic equipment through the remote control device so as to realize the control of the multimedia unit, does not need the user to directly operate a physical switch on the electronic equipment, and provides great convenience for the user in operation. In the embodiment of the invention, the electronic equipment controls whether the multimedia unit is unlocked by judging whether the stored random code is consistent with the random code in the unlocking instruction, and a physical switch for controlling the multimedia unit is not arranged on the electronic equipment, so that the attractiveness of the electronic equipment is improved.

The present application also provides a computer-readable storage medium having stored therein instructions which, when run on a computer, cause the computer to perform the steps in the control method of a multimedia unit as described above with reference to fig. 6 and 7.

The invention also provides a computer program product comprising instructions for causing a computer to perform the steps of the method of controlling a multimedia unit as shown in fig. 6 and 7, when the computer program product is run on a computer or any at least one processor.

The invention also provides a chip comprising a processor. The processor is used for reading and executing the computer program stored in the memory to execute the corresponding operations and/or processes executed by the control method of the multimedia unit provided by the application.

In the embodiments of the present invention, "at least one" means one or more, "a plurality" means two or more. "and/or" describes the association relationship of the associated objects, and means that there may be three relationships, for example, a and/or B, and may mean that a exists alone, a and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. Wherein A and B can be singular or plural. The character "/" generally indicates that the former and latter associated objects are in an "or" relationship. "at least one of the following" and similar expressions refer to any combination of these items, including any combination of singular or plural items. For example, at least one of a, b, and c may represent: a, b, c, a-b, a-c, b-c, or a-b-c, wherein a, b, c may be single or multiple.

Those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the various elements and algorithm steps described in connection with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented as electronic hardware, computer software, or combinations of electronic hardware. Whether such functionality is implemented as hardware or software depends upon the particular application and design constraints imposed on the implementation. Skilled artisans may implement the described functionality in varying ways for each particular application, but such implementation decisions should not be interpreted as causing a departure from the scope of the present invention.

It is clear to those skilled in the art that, for convenience and brevity of description, the specific working processes of the above-described systems, apparatuses and units may refer to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and are not described herein again.

In the several embodiments provided by the present invention, any function, if implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as a separate product, may be stored in a computer readable storage medium. Based on such understanding, the technical solution of the present invention may be embodied in the form of a software product, which is stored in a storage medium and includes instructions for causing a computer device (which may be a personal computer, a server, or a network device) to execute all or part of the steps of the method according to the embodiments of the present invention. And the aforementioned storage medium includes: various media capable of storing program codes, such as a usb disk, a removable hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a Random Access Memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk.

The above description is only an embodiment of the present invention, and any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of changes or substitutions within the technical scope of the present invention, and all the changes or substitutions should be covered within the protection scope of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a multimedia unit, applied to an electronic device, the method comprising:

2. The method of claim 1, wherein before receiving the unlocking command from the remote control device, the method further comprises:

receiving a locking instruction sent by the remote control device, wherein the locking instruction comprises the random code;

storing the random code;

3. The method of claim 1, further comprising:

receiving a pairing request sent by the remote control device;

pairing with the remote control device according to a preset communication protocol;

when the remote control device is successfully paired, sending a pairing success message to the remote control device, wherein the pairing success message comprises the random code;

and when the pairing with the remote control device fails, sending a pairing failure message to the remote control device.

4. The method of claim 3, further comprising:

recording a first starting time point when the pairing request is received;

5. The method of claim 4, further comprising:

6. The method of claim 1, further comprising:

sending a pairing request to the remote control device;

receiving a pairing success message sent by the remote control device;

and sending the random code to the remote control device.

7. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the multimedia unit comprises a camera or a microphone.

8. A method for controlling a multimedia unit, applied to a remote control device, the method comprising:

receiving an unlocking operation input by a user;

responding to the unlocking operation, and generating an unlocking instruction, wherein the unlocking instruction comprises a random code;

and sending the unlocking instruction to the electronic equipment.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein prior to receiving the user-input unlocking operation, further comprising:

receiving locking operation input by a user;

generating a random code in response to the locking operation;

storing the random code;

responding to the locking operation, and generating a locking instruction, wherein the locking instruction comprises the random code;

and sending the locking instruction to the electronic equipment.

10. The method of claim 8, further comprising:

sending a pairing request to the electronic device;

receiving a pairing success message sent by the electronic equipment, wherein the pairing success message comprises the random code;

and storing the random code.

11. The method of claim 8, further comprising:

receiving a pairing request sent by the electronic equipment;

pairing the electronic equipment according to a preset communication protocol;

receiving the random code sent by the electronic equipment;

storing the random code;

and when the pairing with the electronic equipment fails, sending a pairing failure message to the electronic equipment.

12. The method of claim 11, further comprising:

recording a second starting time point when the pairing request is received;

13. The method of claim 12, further comprising:

14. An electronic device, comprising:

15. The device of claim 14, wherein the instructions, when executed by the device, cause the device to perform the steps of:

storing the random code;

16. The device of claim 14, wherein the instructions, when executed by the device, cause the device to perform the steps of:

receiving a pairing request sent by the remote control device;

17. The device of claim 16, wherein the instructions, when executed by the device, cause the device to perform the steps of:

recording a first starting time point when the pairing request is received;

18. The device of claim 17, wherein the instructions, when executed by the device, cause the device to perform the steps of:

19. The device of claim 14, wherein the instructions, when executed by the device, cause the device to perform the steps of:

sending a pairing request to the remote control device;

receiving a pairing success message sent by the remote control device;

and sending the random code to the remote control device.

20. A remote control device, comprising:

receiving an unlocking operation input by a user;

and sending the unlocking instruction to the electronic equipment.

21. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the instructions, when executed by the apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform the steps of:

receiving locking operation input by a user;

generating a random code in response to the locking operation;

storing the random code;

and sending the locking instruction to the electronic equipment.

22. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the instructions, when executed by the apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform the steps of:

sending a pairing request to the electronic device;

and storing the random code.

23. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the instructions, when executed by the apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform the steps of:

receiving a pairing request sent by the electronic equipment;

pairing the electronic equipment according to a preset communication protocol;

receiving the random code sent by the electronic equipment;

storing the random code;

24. The apparatus of claim 23, wherein the instructions, when executed by the apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform the steps of:

recording a second starting time point when the pairing request is received;

25. The apparatus of claim 24, wherein the instructions, when executed by the apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform the steps of:

26. A computer storage medium, applied to an electronic device, comprising computer instructions that, when run on the electronic device, cause the electronic device to perform the method of controlling a multimedia unit according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

27. A computer storage medium, for use in a remote control device, comprising computer instructions which, when run on a remote control device, cause the remote control device to perform the method of controlling a multimedia unit according to any of claims 8 to 13.