RU2364919C2 - Device and way of data execution - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: physics; computer facilities.

SUBSTANCE: invention concerns the device and the way for execution of data sequences. The way of guidance of computer storage, access to which is provided through an address translation card, contains stages on which the information is stored, at least, about one aspect of a state of the address translation card of addresses; inquiry about access to computer storage is accepted; it is determined on a basis, at least, partially, the maintained information, that inquiry performance will not contradict a policy which restricts access to computer storage; the inquiry which is subject to performance is accepted; also the stored information for reflexion of a state of the translation card of the addresses is updated, growing out performance of inquiry. The carrier contains commands executed by the computer for performance of the inquiry processing method about access to storage, and at performance of sequences of data, in reply to activation of a specific key of the keyboard of the electronic device, performance of the basic sequence is interrupted, and the subsequence is carried out. When the subsequence is executed, performance of the basic sequence is recommenced where it has been interrupted.

EFFECT: expansion of functionality.

18 cl, 4 dwg

Description

FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY

The present invention relates to a device and method for performing a data sequence and, more specifically, to a method for performing a first and second data sequence alternately depending on the activation of an input interface of an electronic device.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART

Portable electronic devices increasingly contain game programs, images, and audio data that can be pre-stored by the device manufacturer or that can be downloaded to the device from a remote source. Gaming programs can be executed on a variety of electronic devices, such as a computer, mobile radio terminal, communicator, electronic secretary or smartphone. The image can be set as the background image of the device display. It may be nice to look at images for some time, but they tend to be a little annoying due to their static nature.

In contrast to pictures, game programs are more interesting. However, game programs have more or less complex rules for determining how they should be followed to obtain a specific result. Depending on the skill of the user, for example, which keys are actuated for a predetermined period of time, the end result may vary significantly. For example, in order to achieve a certain result, it may be necessary to actuate a certain key, which the user must know before starting the game program in order to achieve success. Thus, even the simplest game program requires some study. Also, the end result almost always differs where the program instructions to be executed require high processing ability. Thus, the execution of a gaming program requires a significant battery capacity. At the same time, the portable electronic device has limited battery resources.

In addition, when gaming programs are provided in portable electronic devices, they are often accessed through a menu structure. This is not done instantly, and for many users it may be too difficult to get such access and learn. Thus, some users use an electronic device to interact with it after some time has passed, while others do not find a time program in it when viewing the background image is not stimulating and the game program is too complicated.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The objective of the invention is to provide a method of interaction with an electronic device for performing digital data that is non-static when displayed, and these digital data require less processing power than an electronic game.

This task is achieved using the method according to the invention, the execution of the first and second sequence of digital data in an electronic device having an input interface, which contains at least one input means. According to the invention, a basic sequence of digital data is initiated and executed, activation of at least one input means is perceived, execution of said main sequence is interrupted in response to said perception, and at least one subsequence of digital data associated with said main sequence is initiated and executed when the execution of the main sequence is interrupted.

At the position of the main sequence in which its execution is interrupted, the resume flag can be set, and when the execution of the subsequence is completed, the execution of the main sequence can be continued at the said position. In addition, the execution of the main sequence and / or subsequence can be iterated a predetermined number of times or over a predetermined period of time.

The input interface may contain several input tools. Thus, according to the method, a specific input means or combination of certain input means is identified upon activation, and a subsequence to be initiated that is associated with said identified specific input means or combination of specific input means is removed from the storage device for execution.

The main sequence and subsequence may comprise digital image data or audio data.

According to the method, digital data containing the identity of the main sequence in at least one position at which the execution of the main sequence is interrupted, and at least one identity of the subsequence to be executed during said interruption can be stored. Alternatively, the digital data of the main sequence and at least one subsequence are stored as executed. Thus, a specific implementation of the main sequence and at least one subsequence can be recorded and performed. Furthermore, said stored digital data may be transmitted to an external electronic device.

Another object of the invention is to provide an electronic device with which a user can interact to perform digital data that is non-static when displayed, which data requires less processing power than an electronic game.

This object is achieved by an electronic device according to the invention, comprising an input interface having at least one input means and an output interface. An initiation module is provided for initiating execution of a basic sequence of digital data, a sensing module configured to sense activation of at least one input means, and an interrupt module configured to interrupt execution of said main sequence. The initiation module is further adapted to initiate the execution of at least one subsequence of digital data associated with the main sequence when the interrupt module interrupts the execution of the main sequence.

It is possible to provide a counter that is configured to count the number of iterations of the main sequence and / or subsequence performed, or which is configured to determine a period of time during which the main sequence has been executed. Thus, the interrupt unit may be configured to interrupt the execution of the main sequence when a predetermined number of iterations or a predetermined time period is reached.

An electronic device may comprise several input means and a storage device. The sensing module may be configured to identify a specific input means upon activation, and the processor may be adapted to retrieve from the storage device a specific subsequence to be initiated that is associated with said specific input means.

It is possible to provide a storage device for storing at least parts of said main sequence and / or parts of said subsequence or information about them as executed. In addition, it is possible to provide a communication device for transmitting said stored portions of the main sequence and / or subsequence.

An electronic device can be provided in the form of a mobile radio terminal, pager, communicator, electronic secretary, smartphone or mobile phone.

A third object of the invention is to provide a computer program product having computer-readable instructions for executing the method of the invention.

This task is achieved by a computer program product embodied on a computer-readable storage medium containing computer-readable instructions for executing the method according to the invention when executed by an electronic device having the capabilities of a digital computer.

An advantage of the invention is that the user can use an electronic device having functionality that is interactive, research, with instant and easy access and extremely convenient to use. In addition, an advantage of the invention is that it requires less processing power and battery capacity than playing a game program.

Additional embodiments of the invention are defined in the dependent claims.

It should be emphasized that the term "contains / containing" when used in this description of the invention is used to determine the presence of these features, integers, steps or components, but does not prevent the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, components or them groups.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Additional objectives, features and advantages of the invention will appear from the following description of several embodiments of the invention, in which various aspects of the invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

figure 1 is a front view of a mobile terminal associated with external communication devices;

figure 2 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal;

Fig. 3a is a flowchart of a first embodiment of a method according to the invention;

fig.3b is a flowchart of a subprocedure of the method of figa.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

Figure 1 illustrates an electronic device embodied in the form of a mobile terminal 1. The invention is not limited to mobile terminal 1, but can be included in any electronic device having an output interface and an input interface with which the user interacts. An electronic device according to the invention includes, but is not limited to, a mobile radio terminal, a mobile phone, a pager, a personal digital assistant (OCA) and a communicator, that is, a smartphone, or an electronic secretary. For convenience, throughout this description, a link is made to the mobile terminal 1.

The present invention provides a function in which, for example, interactive background animation can be played. Animation is provided by executing a sequence of digital data or commands in a main sequence in which the animation can be displayed again. When the input interface input tool is activated, the execution of the main sequence is interrupted, and instead a subsequence of digital data associated with the main sequence is executed. When the subsequence ends, the main sequence can be resumed where it was interrupted.

Mobile terminal 1 contains an input interface through which a user can interact with mobile terminal 1 and use to activate subsequences, as will be explained below. The input interface contains one or more input means for activating one or more different subsequences.

The input means may include, but is not limited to, a keyboard 10, a joystick 11, a slider 12, a microphone 13 and a vibration sensor 14 (FIG. 2), a touch screen 15 (FIG. 2) or a touch panel, a lever switch and actuation keys such as a camera key, volume level, or auxiliary key. The actuation keys can be used during normal use of the mobile terminal 1 to access certain functions or execute commands, such as increasing / decreasing the volume level, capturing an image, or entering various communication modes such as data transmission modes or voice signals.

The keypad 10 contains the usual keys for establishing and ending a telephone connection, such as the number keys "1, 2, ..., 9", the "yes" and "no" keys. In addition, the keyboard 10 may contain additional keys, such as "#", "*", "clear", "return" or any other key to enter or retrieve information to / from mobile terminal 1. The numeric keys can also be used to access and / or performing various terminal functions, such as executing a game program or providing a key lock / unlock function. Numeric keys can also contain letters for composing a text message. Each key may be associated with a specific subsequence.

To move between the various functions of the mobile terminal 1, a joystick 11 may be provided. Alternatively, the user is moved to a specific function using conventional start keys having a control function. Joystick 11 can also be used to control within the menu. The selection within the menu can also be provided by actuating the lever pointer, if it has a push function.

One or more sliders 12 can be provided on either side of the mobile terminal 1. Slider 12 can also be used as a shortcut key combination to directly access and perform certain functions without having to enter the mentioned function by moving through the display menu a type of volume level function. Alternatively, the slider 12 can be replaced by start buttons located on either side of the mobile terminal 1. Placing said start buttons on a different side than the keyboard 10 has the advantage that they can easily be distinguished from the keys of a conventional keyboard 10.

Microphone 13 can be used to register a user's voice signal during an ongoing telephone connection, record an audio message, request a service through voice control, such as establishing or responding to an outgoing / incoming telephone connection. Also, the microphone 13 can be used to activate a subsequence according to the invention.

The vibration sensor 14 can sense vibrations caused by the user of the mobile terminal 1. Vibrations can occur when the user intentionally shakes the mobile terminal 1 to start executing, for example, a subsequence according to the invention.

Mobile terminal 1 comprises an output interface 100 for presenting information and data to a user. The input interface 100 comprises a display 20, which may be a conventional display for presenting information, such as a representation of a phone number, remaining battery capacity, connectivity, function menus, graphics, non-mobile / moving images, etc. The display 20 may be a monochrome or color display. In addition, the display may be a touch screen type display 21 (FIG. 2), on which the user can enter data into the mobile terminal 1 by writing directly on the screen using a suitable data input device such as a pen having a plastic rounding. Thus, the display 20 can be part of both the output interface and the input interface. Also, the mobile terminal 1 may comprise several displays provided in various portions of the terminal that interact during operation. A foldable or foldable mobile terminal may have one display on the outside of the case and one display that is shown when said terminal is open for operation.

The input interface may include a speaker 22 for listening to a speech signal of an incoming telephone connection, listening to music, presenting a game program sound, performing a recorded speech signal, etc. The sound controller can automatically order or perform any change in volume / bass / treble, depending on the perceived activation of the input means. Change can be provided over a period of time corresponding to the execution of the subsequence.

The mobile terminal 1 may also comprise a communication interface for communication with an external electronic device 30a, 30b or a communication network. The communication interface may include a wireless and / or wired interface. A wireless interface may include one or more antennas 15 and be configured to communicate with an external device 30a via a wireless communication system such as a telecommunication system corresponding to any communication method, for example, TDMA (time division multiple access), FDMA (frequency multiple access) channel separation) or CDMA (code division multiple access). Also, the communication interface can be adapted for communication on an additional short-range frequency such as WLAN (wireless local area network), for example, a Bluetooth® frequency. The communication interface may also comprise means, for example an auxiliary connector, for connecting the mobile terminal 1 to the external device 30b via a wire such as a series-connected cable.

Other wireless or wired communication interfaces, such as infrared (infrared), are also possible.

The communication interface may include a receiver 23 (figure 2) and a transmitter for transmitting a speech signal, data and other messages such as messages containing information on the main sequence and subsequences.

The receiver 23 of the communication interface may be part of the input interface. Then, activation of the receiver, which is triggered by an object external to the mobile terminal 1 itself, for example, a communication network, can be perceived. The activation triggered by an external device may include receiving a message, an incoming telephone connection, or any other data, such as data regarding WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) data.

The external electronic device 30a, 30b comprises an output interface, such as a display 31a, 31b, for displaying information to the user. The output interface may include the same output means as the mobile terminal 1. Thus, instead of executing the main sequence and subsequence data via the output interface of the mobile terminal 1 itself, or in addition to this, the data can be transmitted to an external device 30a, 30b. Thus, the data to be executed can be processed by the mobile terminal 1, but executed by the external device 30a, 30b. As should be understood, the external device 30a, 30b may also comprise an input interface corresponding to the input interface of the mobile terminal 1.

FIG. 2 illustrates the input interface of the mobile terminal 1 of FIG. 1 connected to the sensing module 140. The sensing module 140 is connected to the controller 130, which can be provided as a CPU (central processing unit), microprocessor, or ASIC (application-oriented integrated circuit). The controller 130 is connected to a storage device 150, such as RAM (random access memory) and / or ROM (read-only memory), to store any information. In addition, the controller 130 is connected to an output interface 100, which is adapted to provide information to the user.

The output interface 100 may include one or more controllers for controlling a setting or function of the mobile terminal 1 and the output interface. The graphic data output interface may comprise a graphic processor (GPU) 101 having information regarding objects to be presented on a background animation type display 20. Output interface controllers, such as the GPU 101, can be provided as a separate hardware component, such as a processor, DSP (digital signal processor), ASIC (application integrated circuit), FPGA (user programmable gate array), logic circuits with constant connections, etc. Alternatively, the controllers are software tools that are provided with readable code parts of the software to be executed by the processor. The graphic data output interface may also comprise a buffer 102 in which digital data such as animated images or sound data is stored before execution. The display buffer 102 may comprise separate buffers for the main sequence and subsequence. An interrupt flag can be set in the buffer for the main sequence, as will be explained below. The buffer 102 is connected to the GPU 101. The GPU 101 may be adapted to display 20 non-mobile and / or moving images on the display.

The controller 130 is connected to a communication device 160 comprising a transmitter and possibly a receiver 23, which is provided for communication with a communication network or directly with an external device 30a, 30b. In figure 2, the receiver 23 is provided separately for illustrative purposes, since it can be part of the input interface. A communication device 160 is connected to an antenna 15 for communication using a telecommunication frequency such as a GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) frequency, or WCDMA (Broadband CDMA), and / or an additional short-range frequency, such as a WLAN frequency.

A counter 170 is connected to a controller 130. A counter 170 is configured to count the number of consecutive time periods when the main sequence has been iterated, and notifies the controller when a predetermined number of iterations has been reached. Alternatively, the counter may record the time during which the main sequence has been executed and notify the controller 130 when a predetermined period of time has been reached.

The sensing module 140 to which the input means of the input interface is connected is adapted to sense or register the activation of a specific input means. When activation is perceived, the execution of the main sequence of digital data or digital commands may be interrupted. The digital data of the main sequence may contain background animation, that is, a series of consecutive digital images that provide a movie image when displayed. Alternatively, the digital data of the main sequence may contain audio data. When the execution of the main sequence data is interrupted, a subsequence containing digital data or instructions associated with the main sequence is executed. If background animation is provided, the subsequence may provide alternative digital images to complement the main sequence images. For example, a skateboarder moving back and forth on a skateboard ramp can be displayed with images of the main sequence, in which each sequence contains images for displaying, for example, one overlap in the ramp. Then the subsequence may contain images depicting the trick performed by a skateboarder. The trick is triggered by activating the input tool. When a trick is presented, the execution of the main sequence can be resumed where it was interrupted. Alternatively, when the subsequence has been reproduced, the execution of the main sequence does not resume. Each subsequence may depend on a specific input means that is activated, or on a combination of input means that are activated essentially simultaneously, and / or on the position of the subsequence at which it is interrupted. Also, various subsequences may be executed randomly, regardless of which input means is activated. Similarly, if the main sequence contains audio data, the subsequence may contain other audio data, such as a solo of a particular musical instrument, depending on the particular input tool activated and / or where the main sequence was interrupted.

The sensing module 140 may be provided by hardware or software in accordance with the same principles as the GPU 101. Alternatively, the sensing module 140 is provided as an integral part of the controller 130.

When the activation of a particular input means is perceived, the controller 130 may indicate the specific input means used for the output interface 100, which retrieves and performs a subsequence from the storage device 150, respectively. Alternatively, the controller 130 itself extracts a subsequence from the storage device 150, which is routed to the output interface 100.

Fig. 3a illustrates one embodiment for carrying out the method according to the invention. In a first step 200, execution of the main sequence is initiated. Initiation can be done by selecting a specific icon or menu. Alternatively, the execution of the main sequence is initiated by pressing a specific key or combination of keys, for example, the keyboard 10. The initiation may also include retrieving from the storage device 150 the main sequence, which is sent to the buffer 102.

The initiation is followed by step 210, in which the main sequence is executed. For example, animated images can be displayed in sequential order to provide a movie image.

To ensure the initiation of a subsequence according to the invention, the activation of any of the input means should be regularly checked by the receiving module 140 during the execution of the main sequence. Thus, in step 220, it is determined whether any of the input means is activated. This determination may be performed at predetermined time intervals during the execution of the main sequence. Alternatively, step 220 is determined after the main sequence has been completed.

If the answer in step 220 is no, the procedure proceeds to step 230, where the execution of the main sequence resumes.

If the answer at step 220 is yes, the routine proceeds to step 240, where the execution of the main sequence is interrupted. Also, the interrupt flag is set in the buffer 102 at the position of the main sequence in which its execution is interrupted. The flag can be set at the position of the next data element of the buffer 102 to be displayed, or the last displayed data element.

At 250, a specific input means is identified upon activation, such as a specific key or keyboard shortcut.

At 260, a subsequence associated with the input means identified at 250 can be retrieved. You can provide a lookup table in the storage device 150, or a register of the controller 130, or the GPU 101, the input means of which or a combination of input means are associated with a specific subsequence of the main sequence. Thus, the user can at any time choose the default, which the input means should activate a certain subsequence. When a specific subsequence is retrieved, it can be executed or reproduced. Depending on the identified input means, the subsequence may be reproduced once or a predetermined number of times.

At step 270, after the execution of the subsequence is completed, the execution of the main sequence is resumed by starting the main sequence at the position of the interrupt flag.

At 280, it is determined whether the execution period of the main sequence is over. If the main sequence is executed a predetermined number of times, counter 170 tracks the number of iterations. Alternatively, the main sequence is executed for a predetermined period of time, where the counter 170 performs tracking. If the answer at step 280 is yes, the procedure is completed. Otherwise, the procedure returns to step 210, in which the main sequence will be performed again.

It is also possible to record and save the execution of the main sequence and the execution of any number of subsequences. Then, if the user of the mobile terminal 1 decides so, a recording function can be selected. Information is recorded that identifies the main sequence and the position within the main sequence in which a particular subfunction is to be performed. The recorded sequence may be transmitted to some external communication device 30a, 30b.

Fig. 3b illustrates an alternative embodiment of a method in accordance with the invention. The steps of FIG. 3b may be performed after step 200 of FIG. 3a. At 201, it is determined whether a recording function has been selected. If the answer is no in step 201, the procedure proceeds to step 210, where the procedure continues, as described above. However, if the answer is positive at step 201, a sub-procedure will be introduced. At step 202, a continuation of the main procedure of FIG. 3a is ordered. At step 203, the identity of the main sequence is recorded. The position of the main sequence, in which the interrupt flag is set at step 240, is recorded along with the identity of the subsequence extracted at step 260. Alternatively, digital data of the main sequence and the subsequence to be executed is recorded when it is read from the buffer 102 and executed.

Finally, recording ends at step 204 when the main procedure of FIG. 3a is completed. Thus, the main sequence and one or more subsequences when they are reproduced, or information about them will be recorded.

At step 205, it is determined whether the transmission of recorded data is ordered. If the answer is no, the subprocedure ends. Otherwise, before the end of step 206, the recorded data is transmitted.

The controller 130 may control all the functionality of an electronic device or control some functions related to the invention. In accordance with the invention, an initiation module 131 for initiating execution of the main sequence and subsequences and an interrupt module 132 for interrupting the execution of the main sequence and subsequences are provided. However, the initiation module and the interrupt module, as well as the sensing module 140 and the counter 170, can be provided by the controller 130.

The present invention has been described above with reference to certain embodiments. However, in addition to those described above, other embodiments are equally possible within the scope of the invention. Within the scope of the invention, other steps of the method, other than those described above, that perform the method using hardware or software, can be provided. The various features and steps of the invention may be combined in other combinations than those described. The invention is limited only by the attached claims.

Claims (18)

1. A method of processing sequences of digital data in an electronic device (1) for reproducing said digital data on a display, the electronic device (1) having an input interface comprising at least one input means, characterized in steps:
initiating and processing the main sequence of digital data containing a background animation containing a series of consecutive digital images that provide a movie image when displayed,
the perception of activating at least one input means during processing of the main sequence,
interrupting the processing of said main sequence in response to said perception, and
initiating and processing at least one subsequence of digital data providing alternative digital images to complement the main sequence images when the main sequence processing is interrupted, said subsequence being associated with said main sequence. 2. The method according to claim 1, in which the data type of the main sequence is the same as the data type of the subsequence. 3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, in which the initiation step comprises an additional step
setting the resume flag at the position of the main sequence in which its processing was interrupted, and
when the processing of the subsequence is completed, resuming processing of the main sequence in the aforementioned position. 4. The method according to claim 1 or 2, in which the processing of the main sequence and / or subsequence is iterated a predetermined number of times or over a predetermined period of time. 5. The method according to claim 1 or 2, in which the input interface contains several input means, the method further comprising the steps
identifying a particular activatable input means, or a combination of certain activatable input means, and
retrieving from the storage device (150) a specific subsequence to be initiated that is associated with said identified specific input means or a combination of certain input means. 6. The method according to claim 1 or 2, in which the main sequence and subsequence comprise a digital image or audio data. 7. The method according to claim 1, further comprising a step
storing digital data containing the identity of the main sequence of at least one position at which the processing of the main sequence should be interrupted, and at least one identity of the subsequence to be processed during said interruption. 8. The method according to claim 1, further comprising a step
storing digital data of the main sequence and at least one subsequence as reproduced. 9. The method according to claim 7 or 8, further comprising the step
transmitting said stored digital data to an external electronic device (30a, 30b). 10. An electronic device (1) configured to reproduce digital data on a display, the electronic device (1) comprising an input interface having at least one input means and an output interface (100), characterized in that:
an initiation module (131) for initiating processing of a main sequence of digital data containing a background animation containing a series of consecutive digital images that provide a movie image when displayed,
a sensing module (140) configured to sense activation of at least one input means,
an interrupt unit (132) configured to interrupt processing of said main sequence,
an initiation module (131) configured to initiate processing of at least one subsequence of digital data providing alternative digital images to complement the main sequence images when the interrupt module interrupts the main sequence processing, said subsequence being associated with the main sequence. 11. The device according to claim 10, in which the data type of the main sequence is the same as the data type of the subsequence. 12. The device according to claim 10 or 11, further comprising a counter (170), which is configured to count the number of iterations of the main sequence and / or subsequence, or which is configured to determine a period of time during which the main sequence has been processed, the interrupt unit is configured to interrupt processing of the main sequence when a predetermined number of iterations or a predetermined period of time is reached no. 13. The device according to claim 10 or 11, in which the electronic device comprises several input means and a storage device (150), the sensing module (140) is configured to identify a specific activated input means, and in which the processor (130) is removable from said storage device to initiate a particular subsequence that is associated with said specific input means. 14. The device according to claim 10 or 11, further comprising a storage device (150) for storing at least parts of said main sequence and / or parts of said subsequence as reproduced. 15. The device according to 14, further comprising a communication device (160) for transmitting said stored portions of the main sequence and / or subsequence. 16. The device according to claim 10 or 11, in which the device is a mobile radio terminal, pager, communicator, electronic secretary or smartphone. 17. The device according to claim 10 or 11, in which the device is a mobile phone. 18. A computer-readable storage medium containing computer-readable instructions for performing the method according to any one of claims 1 to 8 when executed by an electronic device having the capabilities of a digital computer.

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