CN101739362B - Multicomputer switcher and setting method thereof - Google Patents
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The invention relates to a multicomputer switcher and a setting method thereof. The switcher stores an application program through which the multicomputer switcher enumerates a mass memory device to a host computer and uploads the application program to the host computer after the multicomputer switcher is connected with the host computer; the host computer executes the application program and then displays an administrator and user interface of the multicomputer switcher in a display device and afterwards operates under the control of the administrator and user interface of the multicomputer switcher and sets the multicomputer switcher.
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Technical field
The present invention relates to a kind of KVM switch (KVM switch) and set the method for KVM switch, and be particularly related to a kind of KVM switch and the method through user's interface setting KVM switch.
Background technology
KVM switch (Keyboard, Video, Mouse switch, KVM switch) has been widely used via one group of keyboard, display device, has reached mouse, controls N platform computing machine or server.Compared to traditional N platform computing machine or server must corresponding configuration N group keyboard, display device, and the use-pattern of mouse, through the use of KVM switch, can save keyboard, display device, and the mouse of N-1 group.
Generally speaking, traditional KVM switch has a screen display (on-screen display, OSD) circuit in order to produce screen (on-screen) menu of superposition on picture (picture), is operated KVM switch for the user.These operational example select in this way the connectivity port (port) of the KVM switch that will control, set account number or password, name of the main frame that editor is connected with the connectivity port or the like.The vision signal of picture signal and the display device of KVM switch through making on-screen menu is synchronous, and exports to display device, makes on-screen menu be able to superposition on picture.
Yet if the vision signal of the picture signal of on-screen menu and display device can't be fully synchronous, the image of on-screen menu can produce the phenomenon of flicker, and has influence on its display quality.If make the vision signal of picture signal and display device of on-screen menu fully synchronous, then will increase degree of difficulty and complexity in the on-screen display circuit design, and significantly raise the cost.
In addition, mostly the picture of the on-screen menu of traditional KVM switch is text screen, and dull coloring, and not enough hommization is not easy to operate again.So, how taking into account cost and consider the display quality with on-screen menu, and interface attractive in appearance, abundant, hommization is provided, for user's operation, is one of problem of endeavouring of industry.
Summary of the invention
The present invention relates to a kind of KVM switch and establishing method thereof; Can let connected many main frame show the KVM switch management user interface of attractive in appearance, abundant, hommization and high display quality, supply the user to operate with the replacement on-screen menu.
According to a first aspect of the invention; A kind of establishing method of KVM switch is proposed; KVM switch stores an application program, and method comprises the following steps: that at KVM switch with after a main frame is connected, KVM switch is enumerated into a high-capacity storage to main frame; KVM switch is uploaded application program to main frame, shows behind the main frame executive utility that KVM switch management user interface is on a display device; And under the control of KVM switch management user interface, operate and set KVM switch.
According to a second aspect of the invention, propose a kind of establishing method of KVM switch, comprise the following steps: the type of device of the KVM switch that host asks is connected with main frame, KVM switch stores an application program; Main frame is set at a high-capacity storage with KVM switch; Main frame receives an application program from KVM switch; The main frame executive utility also shows that KVM switch management user interface is on a display device; And by control of KVM switch management user interface and setting KVM switch.
According to a third aspect of the invention we, propose a kind of KVM switch, control a plurality of main frames through at least one keyboard, mouse and display device.This KVM switch comprises a microprocessor, a storage unit and a Setup Controller.This microprocessor is in order to the signal transmission path of supervisory keyboard, mouse, display device; This storage unit and microprocessor electrically connect, and in order to store an application program; This Setup Controller is in order to being electrically connected to a main frame, and is controlled by microprocessor; Wherein, through this microprocessor, this KVM switch is enumerated into a high-capacity storage to main frame, and main frame is received and executive utility, to show that accordingly KVM switch management user interface is on display device.
For letting the foregoing of the present invention can be more obviously understandable, hereinafter is special lifts a preferred embodiment, and conjunction with figs., elaborates as follows:
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Fig. 1 illustrates the calcspar according to a kind of KVM switch of one embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 2 illustrates the method flow diagram through management user interface setting KVM switch.
Fig. 3 illustrates an example of the KVM switch management user interface that is presented on the display device.
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100: KVM switch 102: keyboard
104: mouse 106: display device
110: the second main frames of 108: the first main frames
114: the four main frames of 112: the three main frames
116: microprocessor 118: storage unit
122: the second Setup Controllers of 120: the first Setup Controllers
126: the four Setup Controllers of 124: the three Setup Controllers
130: switch 202～210: process step
300: KVM switch management user interface
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Please with reference to Fig. 1, its to illustrate be the calcspar according to a kind of KVM switch 100 of one embodiment of the invention.This KVM switch 100 for example is first main frame to the, four main frames 108,110,112 and 114 through at least one keyboard 102, mouse 104 and display device 106 control multiple hosts.This KVM switch 100 comprises a microprocessor 116, a storage unit 118, and at least one Setup Controller, for example is first Setup Controller 120.Microprocessor 116 is in order to the signal transmission path of supervisory keyboard 102, mouse 104, display device 106.Storage unit 118 electrically connects with microprocessor 116, and in order to store an application program.First Setup Controller 120 then is in order to being electrically connected to first main frame 108, and is controlled by microprocessor 116.Through this microprocessor 116; This KVM switch 100 is enumerated into a high-capacity storage (mass storagedevice) to first main frame 108; First main frame 108 is received and executive utility, to show that accordingly KVM switch management user interface is on display device 106.
This KVM switch 100 also can comprise a switch 130.Switch 130 is in order to being coupled to display device 106, first to fourth main frame 108,110,112 and 114, and is controlled by microprocessor 116.Microprocessor 116 transmits one and switches signal to switch 130, sends display device 106 to the vision signal with one of first main frame to the, four main frames 108,110,112 and 114, to show corresponding picture.
Please with reference to Fig. 2, it illustrates is the method flow diagram through management user interface setting KVM switch 100.Be that example is done explanation with first main frame 108 now.At first, execution in step 202, at KVM switch 100 with after first main frame 108 is connected, the type of device of the KVM switch 100 that 108 inquiries of first main frame are connected with first main frame 108.Then, get into step 204, KVM switch 100 is enumerated into high-capacity storage to first main frame 108, makes first main frame 108 that KVM switch 110 is set at high-capacity storage.This high-capacity storage for example is one to contain the CD player of application program CD.
Then, get into step 206, KVM switch 100 is uploaded application program to first main frame 108, and first main frame 108 receives this application program from KVM switch 100.This application program for example is the application program that can automatically perform.Then, get into step 208, first main frame 108 is carried out this application program and is shown that KVM switch management user interface is on display device 106.Then, KVM switch 100 is operated, controls and set to execution in step 210 under the control of KVM switch management user interface.
KVM switch management user interface for example is that a kind of graphical user interface (graphicaluser interface, GUI), and carry out in an operating system of first main frame 108 by KVM switch management user interface.The KVM switch that produced behind first main frame, 108 executive utilities management user interface, the instead conventional practice by the on-screen menu of superposition on picture that osd circuit produced.Because KVM switch is managed user's interface by first main frame, 108 own generations, and directly is shown in the picture of display screen 106, so need not use the technology of picture superposition.So, KVM switch 100 of the present invention can not need use osd circuit, also not need by osd circuit the picture signal of on-screen menu and the vision signal of display device to be carried out synchronously.So, can avoid in the conventional practice because can't the synchronous fully on-screen menu image flicker that produces, the not good problem of display quality, can save the cost of osd circuit again.
Moreover, because KVM switch management user interface is carried out,, KVM switch has more elasticity and selection so managing the design of user's interface in an operating system of first main frame 108.Therefore, KVM switch management user interface can provide interface more attractive in appearance, abundant, hommization according to user's needs, and improve the convenience in user's use.
In addition, for example (Universal Serial Bus, USB) interface comes with a plurality of main frames, keyboard 102, is connected with mouse 104 KVM switch 100 with USB.So, above-mentioned first to fourth Setup Controller 120,122,124, and 126 be the USB Setup Controller.Right the present invention is not limited to this.Use the interface of other types to be connected also within scope of the present invention with a plurality of main frames.And keyboard 102 also can pass through other interfaces with mouse 104, for example is the PS2 interface, is connected with KVM switch 100.
So; When KVM switch 100 use USB interfaces and a plurality of main frames, keyboard 102, when being connected with mouse 104; In step 204, microprocessor 116 will make KVM switch 100 enumerate into the set composite (composite device) of USB high-capacity storage and a QWERTY keyboard and mouse to first main frame 108.As far as first main frame 108, KVM switch 100 is modeled to a USB high-capacity storage, QWERTY keyboard, and three set composites that combine of a mouse.First main frame 108 does not need extra install driver to operate KVM switch 100.
Please with reference to Fig. 3, it illustrates is that the KVM switch that is shown on the display device 106 is managed one of user's interface example.KVM switch management user interface 300 for example has a plurality of function menus; For example move to (Go-to) function menu, setting (Set) function menu, skip (Skip) function menu and scanning (Scan) function menu, Fig. 3 is that example is done explanation to move to function menu.This menu has for example shown and first to fourth main frame 108,110,112 that a plurality of connectivity port was connected of KVM switch 100 and 114 numbering, connection state and title.The user can operate function menu through mouse.The selection of each function menu a plurality of function keys also capable of using are switched, and for example are to use the function key F1 to F4 on the keyboard to switch a plurality of function menus.
The user for example can manage user's interface to KVM switch through this application program and carry out following operation.One of which, the user can manage user's interface through KVM switch KVM switch 100 is set.Its two, the connectivity port that the user can be switched KVM switch 100 through KVM switch management user interface is so that other main frame of keyboard 102 and mouse 104 controls.Its three, the user can change the related setting of each main frame through KVM switch management user interface, for example be the title of each main frame.Can revise the various parameter in back through KVM switch management user interface through the user, for example be the KVM switch setting value, will be stored in the storage unit 118 of KVM switch 100.In case of necessity, the parameter that is stored in storage unit 118 also can be sent in other main frames.
In addition, through this application program, first main frame 108 also has the function that can be written into the KVM switch setting value in the storage unit 118 that is stored in KVM switch 100.So, first main frame 108 is in next time start, or when being connected with other KVM switch, can directly send the KVM switch setting value to connected KVM switch, with the saving setting-up time.
The disclosed KVM switch of the above embodiment of the present invention reaches the method through user's interface setting KVM switch; Can let connected many main frame show the KVM switch management user interface of attractive in appearance, abundant, hommization and high display quality, supply the user to operate with the replacement on-screen menu.So, can improve the service quality of KVM switch, and save osd circuit, increase the product competitiveness of KVM switch to reduce cost.
In sum, though the present invention with a preferred embodiment openly as above, so it is not in order to limit the present invention.One of ordinary skill in the art of the present invention are not breaking away from the spirit and scope of the present invention, when doing various changes and retouching.Therefore, protection scope of the present invention is as the criterion when looking the appended claims person of defining.
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1. the establishing method of a KVM switch, this KVM switch stores an application program, it is characterized in that this method comprises:
With after a main frame is connected, this KVM switch is enumerated into a high-capacity storage to this main frame at this KVM switch;
This KVM switch is uploaded this application program to this main frame, and this main frame shows that KVM switch management user interface is on a display device after carrying out this application program; And
Under the control of this KVM switch management user interface, operate and set this KVM switch.
2. the method for claim 1 is characterized in that, this high-capacity storage is one to contain the CD player of application program CD, and this application program is the application program that can automatically perform.
3. the method for claim 1 is characterized in that, this KVM switch management user interface is a kind of graphic user interface, and this KVM switch management user interface is carried out in an operating system of this main frame.
4. the method for claim 1; It is characterized in that; At this KVM switch in the step that this main frame is enumerated; With this KVM switch also to this main frame enumerate into a high-capacity storage, with the set composite of a QWERTY keyboard and mouse, replace this KVM switch and enumerate into a high-capacity storage to this main frame.
5. the method for claim 1 is characterized in that, this KVM switch comes with a plurality of main frames, keyboard, is connected with mouse with the general-purpose serial bus USB interface.
6. the method for claim 1 is characterized in that, makes this main frame also have the function that can be written into the setting value that is stored in KVM switch through this application program.
7. the establishing method of a KVM switch is characterized in that this method comprises:
The type of device of the KVM switch that one host asks is connected with this main frame, this KVM switch stores an application program;
This main frame is set at a high-capacity storage with this KVM switch;
This main frame receives this application program from this KVM switch;
This main frame is carried out this application program and is shown that KVM switch management user interface is on a display device; And
By the control of this KVM switch management user interface and this KVM switch of setting.
8. method as claimed in claim 7 is characterized in that, this high-capacity storage is one to contain the CD player of application program CD, and this application program is the application program that can automatically perform.
9. method as claimed in claim 7 is characterized in that, this KVM switch management user interface is a kind of graphic user interface, and this KVM switch management user interface is carried out in an operating system of this main frame.
10. method as claimed in claim 7 is characterized in that also comprising:
This main frame is written into a KVM switch setting value that is stored in this KVM switch.
11. method as claimed in claim 7; It is characterized in that; This KVM switch is set in the step of this high-capacity storage at this main frame; Also this KVM switch is set at the set composite of a high-capacity storage and a QWERTY keyboard and mouse with this main frame, replaces this KVM switch and enumerate into a high-capacity storage to this main frame.
12. method as claimed in claim 7 is characterized in that, this KVM switch comes with a plurality of main frames, keyboard, is connected with mouse with the general-purpose serial bus USB interface.
13. a KVM switch is controlled a plurality of main frames through at least one keyboard, mouse and display device, it is characterized in that this KVM switch comprises:
Microprocessor is in order to control the signal transmission path of this keyboard, this mouse, this display device;
Storage unit electrically connects with this microprocessor, and in order to store an application program; And
Setup Controller in order to being electrically connected to this main frame, and is controlled by this microprocessor;
Switch in order to connecting this display device and said a plurality of main frame, and is controlled by this microprocessor;
Wherein, through this microprocessor, this KVM switch is enumerated into a high-capacity storage to this main frame, makes this main frame receive and carry out this application program, to show that accordingly KVM switch management user interface is on this display device.
14. KVM switch as claimed in claim 13 is characterized in that, this high-capacity storage is one to contain the CD player of application program CD, and this application program is the application program that can automatically perform.
15. KVM switch as claimed in claim 13 is characterized in that, this KVM switch management user interface is a graphic user interface, and this KVM switch management user interface is carried out in an operating system of this main frame.
16. KVM switch as claimed in claim 13 is characterized in that also comprising:
Wherein, this microprocessor transmits one and switches signal to switch, sends display device to the vision signal with one of a plurality of main frames, to show corresponding picture.
17. KVM switch as claimed in claim 13; It is characterized in that; Also make this KVM switch enumerate into the set composite of a high-capacity storage and a QWERTY keyboard and mouse with this microprocessor, replace this KVM switch and enumerate into a high-capacity storage to this main frame to this main frame.
18. KVM switch as claimed in claim 13 is characterized in that, this KVM switch comes with a plurality of main frames, keyboard, is connected with mouse with the general-purpose serial bus USB interface.
19. KVM switch as claimed in claim 13 is characterized in that, this Setup Controller is the USB Setup Controller.
20. KVM switch as claimed in claim 13 is characterized in that, the function of the KVM switch setting value that this application program also has this main frame can be written into the storage unit that is stored in KVM switch.
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