CN100340980C - Computer system with immediate recording function and recording method - Google Patents

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CN100340980C
CN100340980C CNB2004100319390A CN200410031939A CN100340980C CN 100340980 C CN100340980 C CN 100340980C CN B2004100319390 A CNB2004100319390 A CN B2004100319390A CN 200410031939 A CN200410031939 A CN 200410031939A CN 100340980 C CN100340980 C CN 100340980C
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The present invention relates to a sound recording method for computers under the condition of not loading the operating system, which is applicable to computer systems. The present invention comprises the following steps: firstly, a record key is actuated to start up the BIOS (basic input/output system) of a computer system. Successively, the BIOS can make the computer system supply power to the internal partial devices of the computer system. Then a sound recording program is loaded to be able to record the sound in the state that the computer system does not load the operating system, and the recorded sounds is stored into a hard disc in the computer system. Finally, the record key is actuated again so as to end the function of instant recording.

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Have the computer system of instantaneous recording function and the method for its recording
Technical field
The invention relates to the method for the recording of a kind of portable (Portable) computer system, and particularly relevant for a kind of method that is not written into the recording under the operating system state in the portable computer system.
Background technology
Fast development and progress along with electronics technology, portable computer (for example: notebook computer) carrying under one's arms that it is distinctive light, thin ... etc. characteristic, and to have with desktop computer almost be the function and the outfit of ad eundem, become the indispensable instrument of business people.In addition, also because portable computer have jumbo hard disk storage area with and powerful operation capacity, therefore also make it (for example: PDA) be different from general mobile digital device.Just because the uniqueness of portable computer, therefore in various occasions, situation such as meeting or negotiation client is for example seen the trace of portable computer with regard to regular meeting.
In general, existing portable computer design has the jack of concealed receiver (Microphone) or receiver, is used as the instrument of recording.And if will use existing portable computer to record the time, at first must power-on, and enter its operating system, the recorded program of carrying out then in the operating system could begin recording.
And business people's regular meeting's situation of running into sometimes for example in the meeting or when listening to speech, needs interim recording sometimes.During this time, if will record with existing notebook computer the time, often need to waste a period of time to enter in its operating system, and recorded program just can be recorded after carrying out by the time, this is very inconvenient concerning a lot of business people.
In addition, when existing portable computer system during,, therefore need expend very big electric power because need start shooting fully to enter in its operating system in recording.When not needing to do other action if we only need recording, recording with existing portable computer is very uneconomical.
Certainly, in order to save the required time of start, the user may adopt the recording device of recording pen and so on.But it can't be recorded for a long time (memory span on The built-in is decided), and to increase the capacity that record length just must increase storer.In addition, because memory span is limited, therefore often need the previous content of recording is dumped on other storage device.Therefore, the people who uses recording pen may also must carry extras such as the device of high storage capacity and connecting line except need are carried recording pen, and this will cause the inconvenience of user on carrying or moving.
Summary of the invention
Therefore, purpose of the present invention is exactly in that a kind of method that be not written into computer recording under the operating system situation is provided, and is the action that can momentarily record.
A further object of the present invention provides a kind of computer system, can expend small electric power and just can record for a long time.
For reaching above-mentioned purpose, the invention provides a kind of in the method that is not written into computer recording under the operating system situation, be applicable to computer system, it comprises the following steps: record button of a. activation (Enable), with the embedded control program of the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) (BIOS) that starts computer system; B. and Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) can make computer system provide electrical power to its internal partial devices; C. be written into recorded program, can record under the state that is not written into operating system in computer system; D. the sound of being recorded is stored in the hard disk in the computer system.
In preferable situation, above-mentioned step b is according to the embedded control program (Embedded Control Program) that is stored in the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS), decides the partial devices of supply electric power to the computer system.
In addition, in one embodiment of the invention, after step e was finished, the computer system automatic power was closed (Power Down).
And in another embodiment of the present invention, after step e was finished, computer system was in holding state, and did not have activation record button once more in one first Preset Time, and then the computer system automatic power is closed.
Again, in another embodiment of the present invention, after step e was finished, computer system was in holding state, and behind one second Preset Time of lasting activation record button, will make the computer system power-off.
From another viewpoint, the invention provides a kind of computer system, it comprises instantaneous recording (Immediate Recording) operation-interface and BIOS chip.Wherein the instantaneous recording operation-interface couples BIOS chip, and it has comprised record button, is the instantaneous recording function that is used for starting or finishing computer system of the present invention.And the present invention has also comprised system chipset (System Chipset) and hard disk, wherein system chipset couples BIOS chip and hard disk, and when instant sound-recording function starts, BIOS chip can be controlled computer system supply electric power of the present invention to hard disk, sees through system chipset then and is written into stored recorded program in the hard disk.In addition, the present invention more comprises storer, central processing unit (CPU) and recording unit, and all is coupled to system chipset.Wherein when instant sound-recording function starts, BIOS chip can be controlled computer system supply electric power of the present invention to storer, central processing unit and recording unit, and it is temporary to storer with the recorded program in the hard disk to see through system chipset, central processing unit can see through this system chipset and read this recorded program that is temporary in this storer then, carries out the recording action to see through system chipset control recording unit.At last, sound that the unit of will recording is again recorded is according to a default naming rule, and sees through system chipset and be stored in the hard disk with the audio shelves of a default form.
Indulging the above, when using method of the present invention to record, is directly to control Basic Input or Output System (BIOS).Therefore the present invention such as does not need to be written into operating system, the just action that can directly record at computer system.
In addition,, only need provide electrical power to the device of part, so the present invention can consume small electric power and can record for a long time also because the present invention is when using the instantaneous recording function.
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Fig. 1 is the computer system calcspar that illustrates according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 2 is a kind of computer system calcspar that illustrates according to one embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 3 A is the process flow diagram in the method that is not written into the recording of computer under the operating system situation that illustrates according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 3 B is the detail flowchart in the method that is not written into the recording of computer under the operating system situation that illustrates according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
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It below is the detailed description of computer system of the present invention, and in order to highlight spirit of the present invention, apply the present invention in this suggestion (but not limiting) in the portable computer system of notebook computer for example with this, but haveing the knack of this skill person also can be according to actual needs, and applies the present invention to other for example computer system of desktop computer system (PC).
Fig. 1 is the computer system calcspar that illustrates according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.Please refer to Fig. 1, instantaneous recording operation-interface 101 couples BIOS chip 103, and BIOS chip 103 is coupled to system chipset 120 more then.In addition, system chipset 120 also couples central processing unit 107, storer 105, hard disk 109 and recording unit 130.
Fig. 2 is a kind of computer system calcspar that illustrates according to one embodiment of the invention.Please refer to Fig. 2, instantaneous recording operation-interface 101 has comprised for example specific keys of record button 11, the user can just can start or finish the instantaneous recording function of computer system of the present invention by by activation record button 11 under the situation that computer system is not started shooting.When starting the instantaneous recording function of computer system of the present invention, can start BIOS chip 103 earlier by instantaneous recording operation-interface 101.And in the present embodiment, be embedded control program of burning in the BIOS chip 103, so that computer system of the present invention under the situation that need not be written into operating system, still can be carried out the instantaneous recording function.
Please continue with reference to Fig. 2, in the present embodiment, system chipset 120 can comprise South Bridge chip (South bridge chip) 122 and north bridge chips (North bridge chip) 124.Wherein, South Bridge chip 122 couples BIOS chip 103, hard disk 109 and audio unit 130.North bridge chips 124 then couples storer 105 and central processing unit 107.After the instantaneous recording function of computer system of the present invention is activated, BIOS chip 103 can be controlled computer system supply electric power of the present invention to central processing unit 107, storer 105, hard disk 109 and recording unit 130 according to embedded control program.BIOS chip 103 can see through South Bridge chip 122 then, be written into a recorded program from hard disk 109, and this recorded program can see through South Bridge chip 122 and north bridge chips 124 and temporary to storer 105.
Please continue with reference to Fig. 2, after central processing unit 107 sees through north bridge chips 124 and reads temporary recorded program in by storer 105, can see through north bridge chips 124 and South Bridge chip 122 and control recording unit 130 and record.In the present embodiment, recording unit 130 has comprised for example the audio chip of AC97 (Audio Chip) 132 and receiver 134.And after receiver 134 receives outside sound, can convert a stroke numeral data to via the audio chip, deliver in the hard disk 109 via South Bridge chip 122 again, and according to default naming rule (for example: D-M-Y-H-M), and be saved as a default form the audio shelves (for example: wave or mp3 or ... audio shelves Deng form).
And in another selected embodiment, instantaneous recording operation-interface 101 more comprised broadcast (Play) button 13, (Forward) button 15 and retreat (Backward) button 17 advances.The user can play the audio shelves that are stored in the default form of being recorded by recording unit 130 in the hard disk 109 by these buttons of operation.
Fig. 3 A system illustrate according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention at the process flow diagram that is not written into the method for computer recording under the operating system situation.Please refer to Fig. 3 A, by the embodiment by Fig. 2, it is as follows to propose operating process of the present invention at this: at first as described in the step S310, by started the instantaneous recording function of computer system of the present invention by the instantaneous recording operation-interface.As described in the step S320, computer system supply electric power of the present invention is to partial devices then.Carry out step S330 then, be not written into begin under the state of operating system the recording.And as described in step S340, the sound of being recorded is stored in the hard disk.
Operating process provided by the present invention in more detail please refer to Fig. 3 B, and it illustrates the detail flowchart in the method that be not written into operating system situation under computer recording of figure according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.At first as described in the step S312, the activation record button.This moment is by by the activation record button, can start the embedded control program of Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) as described in the step S314.And, can make computer system supply electric power of the present invention to central processing unit, storer, hard disk and recording unit according to the embedded control program that is stored in the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS), be exactly step S320.Then, carry out step S332, by being written into a recorded program in the hard disk, and as described in the step S334, do not begin recording under the state of operating system being written into.Then as described in the step S342, the sound of being recorded is converted into the audio shelves of default form, and deposits in the hard disk, just as described in the step S344 with a default naming rule.
When instant sound-recording function finishes, the invention provides three embodiment and respond, it is described in detail and please refer to hereinafter.In addition, below mentioned power-off, be meant that Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) makes computer system stop supplies electric power of the present invention to central processing unit, storer, hard disk and recording unit, and makes computer system of the present invention present off-mode after instant sound-recording function finishes.
Embodiment 1: when instant sound-recording function finished, computer system of the present invention was that automatic power is closed.
Embodiment 2: when instant sound-recording function finished, computer system of the present invention was to be in holding state.After this, if in one first Preset Time activation record button once more, then instantaneous recording function is activated again.Otherwise computer system automatic power then of the present invention is closed.
Embodiment 3: when instant sound-recording function finished, computer system of the present invention was to be in holding state.After this, if continue one second Preset Time of activation record button, then make computer system power-off of the present invention.
In sum, the present invention has following advantage at least:
1. the present invention is because used the embedded control program of burning in BIOS chip to control sound-recording function, so need not be written under the state of operating system in computer system of the present invention, therefore the just action that can record reduces the setup time of recording effectively.
2. when action that the present invention records, only need the device of supply electric power to part, as long as so the present invention's electric power of expending a little just can record for a long time.
3. because the needs of recording often can not expect that the present invention can satisfy user's recording needs at any time.
4. be that the sound that will be recorded is stored in the hard disk because of the present invention, so the present invention have great capacity to store the voice files of being recorded.And compare with general recording device, no matter be the traditional sound-track engraving apparatus or the recording devices such as recording pen of numeral, record length of the present invention can almost be said so without limits.
5. when the present invention stores the sound of being recorded, general audio shelves it have been saved as.Therefore the present invention does not need the recording device as other, needs to carry out follow-up processing again through changeing shelves.
Though the present invention discloses as above with preferred embodiment; right its is not in order to limit the present invention; anyly have the knack of this skill person; without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention; when can doing a little change and retouching, so protection scope of the present invention is as the criterion when looking accompanying the claim person of defining.

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1. one kind in the method that is not written into the recording of computer under the operating system situation, is applicable to a computer system, it is characterized in that this method comprises the following steps:
A. activation one record button is with an embedded control program of the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) that starts this computer system;
B. provide electrical power to the partial devices of this computer system, wherein those devices comprise a central processing unit, a memory body, a hard disk and an audio wafer;
C. when this computer system is not written into operating system, be written into a recorded program to carry out instantaneous recording by this hard disk by this computer system; And
D. the sound of being recorded is stored to the hard disk of this computer system.
2. as claimed in claim 1 in the method that is not written into computer recording under the operating system situation, it is characterized in that: wherein at step b, be according to this embedded control program in the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) that is stored in this computer system, decide the partial devices of supply electric power to this computer system.
3. as claimed in claim 1 in the method that is not written into computer recording under the operating system situation, it is characterized in that: wherein steps d more comprises the following steps:
D-1. change the audio shelves that the sound of being recorded is a default form; And
D-2. the audio shelves that store this default form are to the hard disk of this computer system.
4. as claimed in claim 3 in the method that is not written into computer recording under the operating system situation, it is characterized in that: wherein in steps d-2, the audio shelves of this default form are to be stored in the hard disk of this computer system according to a default naming rule.
5. as claimed in claim 1 in the method that is not written into computer recording under the operating system situation, it is characterized in that: wherein after the instantaneous recording function that finishes this computer system, this computer system automatic power is closed.
6. as claimed in claim 1 in the method that is not written into computer recording under the operating system situation, it is characterized in that: wherein after the instantaneous recording function that finishes this computer system, this computer system is a holding state.
7. as claimed in claim 6 in the method that is not written into computer recording under the operating system situation, it is characterized in that: after the instantaneous recording function that finishes this computer system, this record button is not enabled once more in one first Preset Time, and then this computer system automatic power is closed.
8. as claimed in claim 6 in the method that is not written into computer recording under the operating system situation, it is characterized in that: wherein after the instantaneous recording function that finishes this computer system, if continue this record button one second Preset Time of activation, then make this computer system power-off.
9. as claimed in claim 1 in the method that is not written into computer recording under the operating system situation, it is characterized in that: wherein this computer system is a portable computer system.
10. computer system with instantaneous recording function is characterized in that: comprising:
One instantaneous recording operation-interface comprises a record button, in order to start or to finish an instantaneous recording function of this computer system;
One basic I/O chip couples this instantaneous recording operation-interface;
One system chipset couples this BIOS chip;
One hard disk couples this system chipset, and when this instantaneous recording function on, this BIOS chip is controlled this computer system supply electric power to this hard disk, and is written into a stored recorded program in this hard disk through this system chipset;
One storer couples this system chipset, and when this instantaneous recording function on, this BIOS chip is controlled this computer system supply electric power to this storer, in order to see through temporary this recorded program of this system chipset;
One central processing unit, couple this system chipset, when this instantaneous recording function on, this BIOS chip is controlled this computer system supply electric power to this central processing unit, and this central processing unit system reads this recorded program that is temporary in this storer through this system chipset, to carry out the recording action; And
One recording unit, couple this system chipset, when this instantaneous recording function on, this BIOS chip is controlled this computer system supply electric power to this unit of recording, and this central processing unit is to see through this system chipset to control this recording unit execution recording action, and, see through this system chipset then and be stored in this hard disk with audio shelves of presetting form with the sound foundation one default naming rule of being recorded.
11. the computer system with instantaneous recording function as claimed in claim 10 is characterized in that: wherein this system chipset comprises:
One South Bridge chip couples this BIOS chip, this recording unit and this hard disk; And
One north bridge chips couples this storer and this central processing unit
12. the computer system with instantaneous recording function as claimed in claim 10 is characterized in that: wherein this recording unit comprises:
One audio chip couples this system chipset; And
One receiver couples this audio chip,
Wherein this receiver is that the sound that will be received sees through the audio chip, and is stored in this hard disk via this system chipset.
13. the computer system with instantaneous recording function as claimed in claim 10, it is characterized in that: wherein this instantaneous recording operation-interface comprises that more a broadcast button, a forward key and retreat button, play in order to the audio shelves that should preset form that operation is stored in this hard disk.
14. the computer system with instantaneous recording function as claimed in claim 10, it is characterized in that: wherein when finishing this instantaneous recording function, then this BIOS chip is controlled this computer system stop supplies electric power to this central processing unit, this storer, this hard disk and this recording unit.
15. the computer system with instantaneous recording function as claimed in claim 10 is characterized in that: wherein when finishing this instantaneous recording function, this computer system is a holding state.
16. the computer system with instantaneous recording function as claimed in claim 15, it is characterized in that: wherein when finishing this instantaneous recording function, this instantaneous recording function is not activated once more in one first Preset Time, and then this BIOS chip is controlled this computer system stop supplies electric power to this central processing unit, this storer, this hard disk and this recording unit.
17. the computer system with instantaneous recording function as claimed in claim 15, it is characterized in that: wherein when finishing this instantaneous recording function, continue this record button one second Preset Time of activation, then this BIOS chip is controlled this computer system stop supplies electric power to this central processing unit, this storer, this hard disk and this recording unit.
18. the computer system with instantaneous recording function as claimed in claim 10 is characterized in that: comprise a portable computer system.
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