CN106878550B

CN106878550B - Terminal control method and device and terminal equipment

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Publication number: CN106878550B
Application number: CN201710050134.8A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 刘文清
Original assignee: Qiku Internet Technology Shenzhen Co Ltd
Current assignee: Qiku Internet Technology Shenzhen Co Ltd
Priority date: 2017-01-20
Filing date: 2017-01-20
Publication date: 2019-12-17
Anticipated expiration: 2037-01-20
Also published as: CN106878550A

Abstract

The invention discloses a terminal control method, a terminal control device and terminal equipment, wherein the method comprises the following steps: detecting the age bracket of the user; and automatically entering a corresponding operation mode according to the age group of the user. According to the control method of the terminal provided by the embodiment of the invention, the age group of the user is automatically detected, and the corresponding operation mode is automatically entered according to the age group of the current user, so that the automatic switching of the operation modes is realized, the complicated manual switching process of the user is omitted, the technical problem of complicated operation when the terminal equipment is switched to different operation modes in the prior art is solved, and the user experience is improved. Further, through addding old man's mode, when the user is the old man, then automatic switch-over is the old man's mode, adjusts specific parameter to make things convenient for the old man to use, promoted old man's use and experienced.

Description

Terminal control method and device and terminal equipment

Technical Field

The present invention relates to the field of communications technologies, and in particular, to a terminal control method, an apparatus, and a terminal device.

Background

With the rapid development of communication technology, intelligent terminals are more and more popular, mobile terminals such as mobile phones and tablets become necessary devices in families, and the devices are also contacted by more and more children, so that the problems that the children are drowned in games, make phone calls randomly, and carry out mobile payment without permission of adults occur. Therefore, in the prior art, a specific operation mode is set for the terminal device, such as a child mode, and certain limitation is performed on the operation authority of the terminal in the child mode.

however, in the prior art, the entering of the child mode needs to be realized through a series of settings, and the exiting of the child mode into the normal mode also needs to be realized through a series of settings, which is relatively complicated in operation.

disclosure of Invention

The invention mainly aims to provide a terminal control method, a terminal control device and terminal equipment, and aims to solve the technical problem that in the prior art, the terminal equipment is complicated to operate when different operation modes are switched.

to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a method for controlling a terminal, the method comprising the steps of:

detecting the age bracket of the user;

And entering a corresponding operation mode according to the age group of the user.

Further, the operation modes include a child mode, and the step of entering the corresponding operation mode according to the age group of the user includes: and when the age range of the user is smaller than a first threshold value, entering the child mode.

further, the operation mode includes an old age mode, and the step of entering the corresponding operation mode according to the age group of the user includes: and when the age bracket of the user is larger than a second threshold value, entering the old age mode.

Further, the operation modes include a child mode and an old age mode, and the step of entering the corresponding operation mode according to the age group of the user includes:

Entering the child mode when the age bracket of the user is smaller than a first threshold;

when the age group of the user is larger than a second threshold value, entering the old age mode;

Wherein the first threshold is less than the second threshold.

Further, the step of detecting the age group of the user comprises:

when the terminal is unlocked, the age bracket of the user is detected.

Further, the step of detecting the age group of the user comprises:

and in the use process of the terminal, detecting the age bracket of the user at preset time intervals or randomly.

Further, the step of detecting the age group of the user comprises:

And acquiring a face image of the user, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the face image.

Further, the step of estimating the age bracket of the user based on the face image comprises:

Acquiring at least one parameter of the size of the face, facial features, facial skin features, facial pore features and facial hair features according to the facial image;

comparing the acquired parameters with standard parameters, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the comparison result.

further, the step of detecting the age group of the user comprises:

collecting the voice of the user, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the voice.

further, the step of detecting the age group of the user comprises:

Detecting the holding mode of the user, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the holding mode.

further, the step of detecting the age group of the user comprises:

Detecting the operation mode of the user, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the operation mode.

Further, the step of entering the child mode further comprises: the operation authority is restricted.

Further, the step of limiting the operation authority includes: locking a particular application, a particular file, and/or a particular function.

Further, the specific application comprises at least one of a call-type application, a social-type application, a game-type application, and a transaction-type application.

Further, the step of limiting the operation authority includes: and limiting the service time of a specific application and/or terminal, and locking or prompting when the preset service time is reached.

Further, the step of entering the old age mode further comprises the following steps:

the specific parameters are adjusted.

Further, the step of adjusting the specific parameter includes: increasing volume, brightness and/or font.

The invention also provides a control device of the terminal, which comprises the following components:

The analysis detection module is used for detecting the age bracket of the user;

And the mode control module is used for entering a corresponding operation mode according to the age group of the user.

further, the operation modes include a child mode, and the mode control module is configured to:

And when the age range of the user is smaller than a first threshold value, entering the child mode.

Further, the operation mode includes an old age mode, and the mode control module is configured to: and when the age bracket of the user is larger than a second threshold value, entering the old age mode.

Further, the operation mode comprises a child mode and an old age mode, and the mode control module is used for: entering the child mode when the age bracket of the user is smaller than a first threshold; when the age group of the user is larger than a second threshold value, entering the old age mode; wherein the first threshold is less than the second threshold.

Further, the analysis detection module is to: when the terminal is unlocked, the age bracket of the user is detected.

Further, the analysis detection module is to: and in the use process of the terminal, detecting the age bracket of the user at preset time intervals or randomly.

Further, the analysis detection module is to: and acquiring a face image of the user, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the face image.

Further, the analysis detection module is to: acquiring at least one parameter of the size of the face, facial features, facial skin features, facial pore features and facial hair features according to the facial image; comparing the acquired parameters with standard parameters, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the comparison result.

further, the analysis detection module is to: collecting the voice of the user, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the voice.

Further, the analysis detection module is to: detecting the holding mode of the user, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the holding mode.

Further, the analysis detection module is to: detecting the operation mode of the user, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the operation mode.

further, the mode control module is configured to: and after entering the child mode, limiting the operation authority.

Further, the mode control module specifically limits the operation permission as follows: locking a particular application, a particular file, and/or a particular function.

further, the mode control module specifically limits the operation permission as follows: and limiting the service time of a specific application and/or terminal, and locking or prompting when the preset service time is reached.

Further, the mode control module is configured to: and after entering the old age mode, adjusting specific parameters.

further, the adjusting of the specific parameter by the mode control module specifically includes: increasing volume, brightness and/or font.

The invention also proposes a terminal device, comprising:

A touch-sensitive display;

One or more processors;

A memory;

One or more application programs, wherein the one or more application programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs configured to perform the control method of the aforementioned terminal.

According to the control method of the terminal provided by the embodiment of the invention, the age group of the user is automatically detected, and the corresponding operation mode is automatically entered according to the age group of the current user, so that the automatic switching of the operation modes is realized, the complicated manual switching process of the user is omitted, the technical problem of complicated operation when the terminal equipment is switched to different operation modes in the prior art is solved, and the user experience is improved. Further, through addding old man's mode, when the user is the old man, then automatic switch-over is the old man's mode, adjusts specific parameter to make things convenient for the old man to use, promoted old man's use and experienced.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a flowchart of a control method of a terminal of a first embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a flowchart of a control method of a terminal of a second embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is a flowchart of a control method of a terminal of a third embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 4 is a flowchart of a control method of a terminal of a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 5 is a block diagram of a control device of a terminal according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

The implementation, functional features and advantages of the objects of the present invention will be further explained with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Detailed Description

It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an", "the" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising," when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may also be present. Further, "connected" or "coupled" as used herein may include wirelessly connected or wirelessly coupled. As used herein, the term "and/or" includes all or any element and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that, unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the prior art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.

as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, "terminal" as used herein includes both devices that are wireless signal receivers, devices that have only wireless signal receivers without transmit capability, and devices that include receive and transmit hardware, devices that have receive and transmit hardware capable of performing two-way communication over a two-way communication link. Such a device may include: a cellular or other communication device having a single line display or a multi-line display or a cellular or other communication device without a multi-line display; PCS (Personal Communications Service), which may combine voice, data processing, facsimile and/or data communication capabilities; a PDA (Personal digital assistant), which may include a radio frequency receiver, a pager, internet/intranet access, a web browser, a notepad, a calendar, and/or a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver; a conventional laptop and/or palmtop computer or other device having and/or including a radio frequency receiver. As used herein, a "terminal" or "terminal device" may be portable, transportable, installed in a vehicle (aeronautical, maritime, and/or land-based), or situated and/or configured to operate locally and/or in a distributed fashion at any other location(s) on earth and/or in space. As used herein, a "terminal Device" may also be a communication terminal, a web terminal, a music/video playing terminal, such as a PDA, an MID (Mobile Internet Device) and/or a Mobile phone with music/video playing function, or a smart tv, a set-top box, etc.

Example one

referring to fig. 1, a method for controlling a terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention is proposed, the method including the steps of:

And S11, detecting the age bracket of the user.

The age groups are generally divided into a child stage, a juvenile stage, a youth stage, a middle-aged stage, an old stage and the like, and at least two age groups can be arbitrarily selected from the age groups to establish a corresponding relationship with the operation mode. The terminal can detect the age bracket of the user when the terminal is unlocked, and can also randomly or periodically detect the age bracket of the user (namely, detect the age bracket of the user once every preset time) in the using process. In specific implementation, the terminal may detect the age bracket of the user by using the following various methods:

The first method is as follows: the terminal collects the facial image of the user through the front camera, and estimates the age bracket of the user according to the facial image. Namely, the terminal performs age detection through a face recognition technology.

specifically, the terminal acquires at least one of parameters such as the size of the face, facial features of five sense organs, facial skin features, facial pore features, facial hair features and the like according to the face image, compares the acquired parameters with standard parameters, and estimates the age bracket of the user according to the comparison result.

The standard parameters are pre-stored parameters of standard facial images of various age groups. Alternatively, only the parameters of the standard facial image of a specific age group may be prestored, the acquired parameters of the facial image may be compared with the prestored parameters of the standard facial image of the specific age group, and when the similarity between the two parameters reaches a threshold value, it is determined that the user is in the specific age group.

For example: when the face is small, the user is determined to be a child (i.e., in the childhood stage, or an approximate age range may be estimated); when the skin of the face is rough and has more wrinkles, the user is judged to be elderly (namely, the user is in an old age stage, or an approximate age range can be estimated); when the pores on the face are fine, the user is judged to be a child; when the facial features show that the proportion of eyes is large, the user is judged to be a child; when the hair (such as beard and hair) on the face is gray, judging that the user is an old man; and so on.

The second method comprises the following steps: the terminal collects the voice of the user through a voice collecting device (such as a microphone), and estimates the age bracket of the user according to the voice.

Specifically, the terminal acquires at least one parameter of parameters such as tone, pitch, loudness and the like of the sound, compares the acquired parameter with a standard parameter, and estimates the age bracket of the user according to the comparison result.

the standard parameters are pre-stored parameters of standard sounds of various ages. Alternatively, only the parameters of the standard sounds of a specific age group may be prestored, the collected parameters of the sounds are compared with the prestored parameters of the standard sounds of the specific age group, and when the similarity between the collected parameters and the prestored parameters of the standard sounds of the specific age group reaches a threshold value, it is determined that the user is in the specific age group.

For example, when the sound is crisp, young or sharp, the user is determined to be a child; when the voice is hoarse and old, the user is determined to be the old.

The third method comprises the following steps: the terminal detects the holding mode of the user through a sensor arranged on the shell (side surface and/or back surface), and estimates the age of the user according to the holding mode.

Specifically, the terminal compares the acquired holding parameters with the standard parameters according to at least one of the holding parameters such as the position, the area, the number, the distribution state and the like of the contact region when the user holds the terminal, and estimates the age bracket of the user according to the comparison result. The standard parameter here is a holding parameter when the owner (often the user) of the terminal normally holds the terminal.

for example: since the hand of the child is small, the way of holding the terminal is different from that of the adult, such as the holding position and the distribution state of each finger, the contact area of each finger with the terminal, the number of holding fingers (such as holding with both hands) and the like are different from those of the adult, and therefore when the holding parameters of the position, the area, the number, the distribution state and the like of the contact area are different from the standard parameters greatly, the user is judged to be the child; since the old people do not use the intelligent terminal frequently, the way of holding the terminal is different from that of the people who use the terminal frequently, for example, the holding position and the distribution state of each finger are different, and therefore when the position and the distribution state of the contact area are different from the standard parameters but the area and the number are basically the same, the user is determined to be the old people.

the method is as follows: the terminal detects the operation mode of the user through a key module, a touch screen and the like, and estimates the age bracket of the user according to the operation mode.

Optionally, the terminal compares the obtained operation parameter with the standard parameter according to at least one of the operation parameters such as the operation speed, the operation normalization, the operation frequency, and the like when the user operates the terminal, and estimates the age bracket of the user according to the comparison result. The standard parameters herein are the operating parameters when the terminal is normally operated.

for example: because the child is relatively urgent and messy when operating the terminal, when the operation speed is high, the operation is not standard and/or the operation frequency is high, the user is judged to be the child; since the old people are unfamiliar with the smart device, the operation of the terminal is slow and hesitant, and thus, when the operation speed is slow and the operation frequency is low, the user is determined to be the old people.

Optionally, the terminal acquires coordinates of all points touched by the user on the touch screen at a certain moment; calculating the distance between any two point coordinates in all the point coordinates, and filtering the calculated distance value; and comparing the filtered distance value with a preset distance threshold value, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the comparison result.

For example: because the finger of the child is thin, the contact surface between the fingertip and the touch screen is small, the coordinates of the points of the plane which can be covered are small, the distance between the points becomes small, and the distance value between any two point coordinates in all the point coordinates on the contact surface is not larger than the preset distance threshold value. When none of these distance values is greater than the distance threshold, the user may be determined to be a child.

optionally, the terminal acquires a touch track generated by the closing and sliding of at least two adjacent fingers of the user on the touch screen; determining a relative position relation sequence of the touch points when at least two adjacent fingers perform touch operation according to the touch tracks; inputting the distance between the relative position relation sequence of the contact points and the set template when at least two adjacent fingers are in touch operation into a pre-trained age classifier, and indicating the age bracket of the user by the output result of the age classifier; the specific obtaining method of the set template comprises the following steps: and respectively generating a characteristic template for each age group (or generating the characteristic template for a specific age group only), and selecting the characteristic template which is closest to the relative position relation sequence of the contact points in the touch screen track of the current user as a set template.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that, in addition to the above-mentioned method, other methods may be used to detect the age bracket of the user, and the detailed description thereof is omitted.

and S12, entering a corresponding operation mode according to the age group of the user.

In step S12, the operation mode corresponding to the age group of the current user is searched according to the preset corresponding relationship between the age group and the operation mode, and the corresponding operation is executed by entering the corresponding operation mode. When the current running mode is in the running mode corresponding to the age group, the running mode is kept unchanged; and when the current age group is not in the corresponding operation mode, enabling or switching to the operation mode. Generally, the operation mode at least includes a normal mode, and may further include one of specific operation modes such as a child mode and an old age mode.

Optionally, when the age of the user is smaller than the first threshold, it is determined that the user is in a child stage, a child mode corresponding to the child stage is entered, and the operation right is limited. The first threshold may be set as desired, such as 6 years, 8 years, 12 years, etc.

the limitation on the operation authority includes locking a specific application, a specific file and/or a specific function, or/and limiting the use duration of the specific application and/or the terminal. The specific application comprises at least one of application programs such as a call application, a social application, a game application and a transaction application. The specific function comprises at least one of a parameter setting function, a shortcut operation function, a specific function of a specific application, and the like, wherein the specific function of the specific application comprises a payment function, a transfer function, an information publishing function and the like of a transaction application.

for example, in order to prevent children from making phone calls and sending short messages, the use of a call application and a short message application is prohibited; in order to prevent the children from deleting and checking important or private files, the read-write operation of the important or private files is forbidden; in order to prevent the children from paying out money, the use of transaction applications such as payment applications, shopping applications, bank applications and the like is forbidden; in order to prevent children from being addicted to the game, the use of the game application is forbidden or the use duration of the game application is limited, and when the use duration exceeds the use duration, the use of the game application is forbidden, such as locking, turning off or prompting; in order to prevent children from being addicted to the terminal, the service life of the terminal is limited, and when the preset service life is reached, the terminal is automatically locked or shut down or prompted.

Optionally, when the age group of the user is greater than the second threshold, it is determined that the user is in an old age stage, an old age mode corresponding to the old age stage is entered, and the specific parameter is adjusted. The specific parameters include a sound parameter such as a volume, a display parameter such as a brightness of a screen, a size of a font, and the like. The second threshold is greater than the first threshold and can be set as desired, such as 55 years old, 60 years old, 65 years old, etc.

for example, considering that the hearing of the elderly is poor, the volume of the terminal can be increased so that the elderly can hear more clearly; considering that the eyesight of the old is poor, the brightness of the screen and/or the font can be increased, so that the old can see more clearly.

According to the control method of the terminal, the age bracket where the user is located is automatically detected, and the corresponding operation mode is automatically entered according to the age bracket where the user is located, so that the automatic switching of the operation modes is realized, the complicated manual switching process of the user is omitted, the technical problem of complicated operation when the terminal equipment enters or exits different operation modes in the prior art is solved, and the user experience is improved.

Example two

Referring to fig. 2, a method for controlling a terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention is proposed, the method including the steps of:

S21, detecting the age of the user and determining whether the age of the user is smaller than the first threshold. When the value is smaller than the first threshold value, the process proceeds to step S22; when not less than the first threshold, the routine proceeds to step S23.

The present embodiment sets two operation modes, a child mode and a normal mode, and the child stage corresponds to the child mode, and the non-child stage (i.e. all age groups except the child stage) corresponds to the normal mode.

When the age class of the user is detected to be smaller than the first threshold, determining that the user is in a child stage, and entering step S22; when it is detected that the age group of the user is greater than or equal to the second threshold, it is determined that the user is in a non-child stage, and the process proceeds to step S23.

For a specific detection method of the age group, refer to step S11 in the first embodiment, which is not described herein again.

And S22, entering a child mode and limiting the operation authority.

In step S22, when it is detected that the user is a child, the operation mode is entered to limit the operation authority. When the current mode is in the child mode, the child mode is kept unchanged; when not currently in the child mode, the mode is enabled or switched to the child mode.

For example, in order to prevent children from making phone calls and sending short messages, the use of a call application and a short message application is prohibited; in order to prevent the children from deleting and checking important or private files, the read-write operation of the important or private files is forbidden; in order to prevent the children from paying out money, the use of transaction applications such as payment applications, shopping applications, bank applications and the like is forbidden; to prevent children from becoming addicted to the game, the use of the game-like application is prohibited or the use duration of the game-like application is limited (the use of the game-like application is prohibited when the use duration is exceeded); in order to prevent children from being addicted to the terminal, the use time of the terminal is limited (automatically locked or turned off when the use time is exceeded).

And S23, entering a normal mode.

In step S23, when it is detected that the user is not a child, the normal mode is entered. When the current mode is in the common mode, the common mode is kept unchanged; when not currently in normal mode, then the normal mode is immediately enabled or switched to.

whether this embodiment is children through the age bracket that automated inspection user located, judges the user, then automatically enters children's mode when the user is children, otherwise automatic entering common mode to realized the automation of children's mode and got into or withdraw from, saved the loaded down with trivial details process of user's manual switch, solved among the prior art terminal equipment and got into or withdraw from complex operation's when children's mode technical problem, promoted user experience.

EXAMPLE III

referring to fig. 3, a method for controlling a terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention is proposed, the method including the steps of:

S31, detecting the age of the user and determining whether the age of the user is greater than the second threshold. When the second threshold value is exceeded, the flow proceeds to step S32; when not greater than the second threshold, the flow proceeds to step S33.

the present embodiment sets two operation modes, namely, the old age mode and the normal mode, and the old age stage corresponds to the old age mode, and the non-old age stage (i.e., all age groups except the old age stage) corresponds to the normal mode.

when the age class of the user is detected to be larger than the second threshold, determining that the user is in the old age class, and entering step S32; when it is detected that the age group of the user is smaller than or equal to the second threshold, it is determined that the user is in a non-elderly stage, and the process proceeds to step S33.

And S32, entering an old people mode and adjusting specific parameters.

In step S32, when it is detected that the user is an elderly person, the user enters an elderly mode to adjust the specific parameters. When the current mode is in the old mode, the old mode is kept unchanged; and when the mobile terminal is not in the old mode currently, enabling or switching to the old mode.

the specific parameters include a sound parameter such as a volume, a display parameter such as a brightness of a screen, a size of a font, and the like.

And S33, entering a normal mode.

In step S33, when it is detected that the user is not an old person, the normal mode is entered. When the current mode is in the common mode, the common mode is kept unchanged; when not currently in normal mode, then the normal mode is immediately enabled or switched to.

Whether the user is the old man is judged through the age bracket that the automated inspection user is located to this embodiment, then gets into the old man mode automatically when the user is the old man, adjusts specific parameter to make things convenient for the old man to use, promoted old man's use and experienced. In addition, the old man mode is automatically entered or exited, the tedious process of manual switching of a user is omitted, and user experience is improved.

Example four

referring to fig. 4, a method for controlling a terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention is proposed, the method including the steps of:

S41, detecting the age group of the user, and determining whether the age group of the user is smaller than the first threshold or larger than the second threshold. When the age group is smaller than the first threshold, the flow proceeds to step S42; when the age group is larger than the second threshold, the process proceeds to step S44; when the age group is not less than the first threshold value nor more than the second threshold value, the flow proceeds to step S43.

the three operational mode of children's mode, old mode and normal mode is set for this embodiment, and wherein, the children stage corresponds the children mode, and the old stage is to old mode, and all age brackets except children stage and old stage correspond normal mode.

When the age class of the user is smaller than the first threshold value, determining that the user is in a child stage; when the age class of the user is detected to be larger than the second threshold value, determining that the user is in the old age stage; when the age range of the user is detected to be between the first threshold and the second threshold (including the first threshold and the second threshold), the user is determined to be in neither the child stage nor the old stage.

and S42, entering a child mode and limiting the operation authority.

In step S42, when it is detected that the user is a child, the operation mode is entered to limit the operation authority. When the current mode is in the child mode, the child mode is kept unchanged; when not currently in the child mode, the mode is enabled or switched to the child mode.

and S43, entering a normal mode.

in step S43, when it is detected that the user is neither a child nor an old person, the normal mode is entered. When the current mode is in the common mode, the common mode is kept unchanged; when not currently in normal mode, then the normal mode is immediately enabled or switched to.

and S44, entering an old people mode.

In step S42, when it is detected that the user is an elderly person, the user enters an elderly mode to adjust the specific parameters. When the current mode is in the old mode, the old mode is kept unchanged; and when the mobile terminal is not in the old mode currently, enabling or switching to the old mode.

Whether this embodiment is children or old man through the age bracket that automated inspection user is located, judges the user, and then automatic switch-over between children's mode, old man's mode and normal mode has made things convenient for children, old man's use, has saved the loaded down with trivial details process of user's manual switch-over, has promoted user experience.

EXAMPLE five

Referring to fig. 5, a control apparatus of a terminal of a fifth embodiment of the present invention is proposed, the apparatus including an analysis detection module 10 and a mode control module 20, wherein:

The analysis and detection module 10: for detecting the age bracket of the user.

The age groups are generally divided into a child stage, a juvenile stage, a youth stage, a middle-aged stage, an old stage and the like, and at least two age groups can be arbitrarily selected from the age groups to establish a corresponding relationship with the operation mode. The terminal can detect the age bracket of the user when the terminal is unlocked, and can also randomly or periodically detect the age bracket of the user (namely, detect the age bracket of the user once every preset time) in the using process.

the analysis and detection module 10 can detect the age bracket of the user when the terminal is just unlocked, and can also randomly or periodically detect the age bracket of the user during the use process (i.e. detect the age bracket of the user every preset time). In particular, the analysis and detection module 10 can detect the age of the user by using the following methods:

The first method is as follows: the analysis and detection module 10 collects the facial image of the user through the front camera, and estimates the age bracket of the user according to the facial image.

Specifically, the analysis and detection module 10 acquires at least one of parameters such as the size of the face, the facial features of the five sense organs, the facial skin features, the facial pore features, the facial hair features, and the like, from the face image, compares the acquired parameter with the standard parameter, and estimates the age bracket of the user according to the comparison result.

The standard parameters are pre-stored parameters of standard facial images of various age groups. Alternatively, only the parameters of the standard facial image of a specific age group may be prestored, and the analysis and detection module 10 compares the acquired parameters of the facial image with the prestored parameters of the standard facial image of the specific age group, and when the similarity between the two parameters reaches a threshold, it is determined that the user is in the specific age group.

For example: when the face is small, the analysis and detection module 10 determines that the user is a child (i.e., in the child stage, an approximate age range can be estimated, the same applies below); when the skin of the face is rough and has many wrinkles, the analysis and detection module 10 determines that the user is an elderly person (i.e., in the elderly stage, the same applies below); when the pores on the face are fine, the analysis and detection module 10 determines that the user is a child; when the facial features of five sense organs show that the proportion of eyes is large, the analysis and detection module 10 judges that the user is a child; when the hair (such as beard and hair) on the face is gray, the analysis and detection module 10 judges that the user is an old person; and so on.

The second method comprises the following steps: the analysis and detection module 10 collects the voice of the user through a voice collection device (such as a microphone), and estimates the age of the user according to the voice.

Specifically, the analysis and detection module 10 obtains at least one of the parameters of the sound, such as the timbre, the pitch, the loudness, and the like, compares the obtained parameter with the standard parameter, and estimates the age bracket of the user according to the comparison result.

The standard parameters are pre-stored parameters of standard sounds of various ages. Alternatively, only the parameters of the standard sounds of a specific age group may be pre-stored, the analysis and detection module 10 compares the collected parameters of the sounds with the pre-stored parameters of the standard sounds of the specific age group, and when the similarity between the collected parameters and the pre-stored parameters of the standard sounds of the specific age group reaches a threshold, it is determined that the user is in the specific age group.

for example, when the sound is crisp, tender or sharp, the analysis and detection module 10 determines that the user is a child; when the sound is dull or dark, the analysis and detection module 10 determines that the user is an old person.

The third method comprises the following steps: the analysis and detection module 10 detects the holding manner of the user through a sensor disposed on the housing (side and/or back), and estimates the age of the user according to the holding manner.

specifically, the analysis and detection module 10 compares the acquired holding parameters with the standard parameters according to at least one of the holding parameters, such as the position, area, number, distribution state, and the like of the contact region when the user holds the terminal, and estimates the age bracket of the user according to the comparison result. The standard parameter here is a holding parameter when the owner (often the user) of the terminal normally holds the terminal.

For example: since the hand of the child is small, the way of holding the terminal is different from that of the adult, such as the holding position and the distribution state of each finger, the area of each finger in contact with the terminal, the number of holding fingers (such as holding with both hands), and the like, which are different from those of the adult, so that when the holding parameters of the position, the area, the number, the distribution state, and the like of the contact area are different from the standard parameters, the analysis and detection module 10 determines that the user is a child; since the elderly people do not use the smart terminal frequently, the way of holding the terminal is different from that of people who use the smart terminal frequently, for example, the holding position and the distribution state of each finger are different, and therefore, when the position and the distribution state of the contact area are different from the standard parameters, but the area and the number are substantially the same, the analysis and detection module 10 determines that the user is an elderly person.

The method is as follows: the analysis and detection module 10 detects the operation mode of the user through a key module, a touch screen and the like, and estimates the age bracket of the user according to the operation mode.

Optionally, the analysis and detection module 10 compares the obtained operation parameter with a standard parameter according to at least one of operation parameters such as an operation speed, an operation normalization, an operation frequency, and the like when the user operates the terminal, and estimates the age bracket of the user according to the comparison result. The standard parameters herein are the operating parameters when the terminal is normally operated.

for example: because the child is relatively urgent and messy when operating the terminal, when the operation speed is high, the operation is not standard and/or the operation frequency is high, the analysis and detection module 10 judges that the user is a child; since the elderly are not familiar with the smart device, the operation of the terminal is slow and hesitant, and thus the analysis and detection module 10 determines that the user is elderly when the operation speed is slow and the operation frequency is low.

Optionally, the analysis and detection module 10 obtains coordinates of all points touched by the user on the touch screen at a certain time; calculating the distance between any two point coordinates in all the point coordinates, and filtering the calculated distance value; and comparing the filtered distance value with a preset distance threshold value, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the comparison result.

Optionally, the analysis and detection module 10 obtains a touch track generated by the user when at least two adjacent fingers on the touch screen are closed and slide; determining a relative position relation sequence of the touch points when at least two adjacent fingers perform touch operation according to the touch tracks; inputting the distance between the relative position relation sequence of the contact points and the set template when at least two adjacent fingers are in touch operation into a pre-trained age classifier, and indicating the age bracket of the user by the output result of the age classifier; the specific obtaining method of the set template comprises the following steps: and respectively generating a characteristic template for each age group (or generating the characteristic template for a specific age group only), and selecting the characteristic template which is closest to the relative position relation sequence of the contact points in the touch screen track of the current user as a set template.

The mode control module 20: the system is used for entering a corresponding operation mode according to the age group of the user.

Specifically, according to the preset corresponding relationship between the age group and the operation mode, the mode control module 20 searches the operation mode corresponding to the age group where the current user is located, and enters the corresponding operation mode to perform the corresponding operation. When the current running mode is in the running mode corresponding to the age group, the running mode is kept unchanged; and when the current age group is not in the corresponding operation mode, enabling or switching to the operation mode. Generally, the operation mode at least includes a normal mode, and may further include one of specific operation modes such as a child mode and an old age mode.

Alternatively, when the age of the user is smaller than the first threshold, it is determined that the user is in the child stage, and the mode control module 20 enters the child mode corresponding to the child stage and limits the operation right. The first threshold may be set as desired, such as 6 years, 8 years, 12 years, etc.

The restriction of the operation authority by the mode control module 20 includes locking a specific application, a specific file and/or a specific function, or/and restricting a usage time period of a specific application and/or terminal. The specific application comprises at least one of application programs such as a call application, a social application, a game application and a transaction application. The specific function comprises at least one of a parameter setting function, a shortcut operation function, a specific function of a specific application, and the like, wherein the specific function of the specific application comprises a payment function, a transfer function, an information publishing function and the like of a transaction application.

For example, in order to prevent children from making phone calls and sending short messages, the mode control module 20 prohibits the use of the call application and the short message application; in order to prevent the child from deleting and viewing the important or private file, the mode control module 20 prohibits the reading and writing operation of the important or private file; in order to prevent the child from paying money outside, the mode control module 20 prohibits the use of transaction applications such as a payment application, a shopping application, a banking application, and the like; in order to prevent children from being addicted to the game, the mode control module 20 prohibits the use of the game application or limits the use duration of the game application, and prohibits the use of the game application when the use duration exceeds the use duration, such as locking, turning off or prompting; in order to prevent children from being addicted to the terminal, the mode control module 20 limits the service life of the terminal, and automatically locks or shuts down the terminal or prompts the terminal when the preset service life is reached.

optionally, when the age group of the user is greater than the second threshold, it is determined that the user is in an old age stage, and the mode control module 20 enters an old age mode corresponding to the old age stage to adjust the specific parameter. The specific parameters include a sound parameter such as a volume, a display parameter such as a brightness of a screen, a size of a font, and the like. The second threshold is greater than the first threshold and can be set as desired, such as 55 years old, 60 years old, 65 years old, etc.

For example, in consideration of poor hearing of the elderly, the mode control module 20 may increase the volume of the terminal so that the elderly can hear more clearly; considering that the elderly have poor eyesight, the mode control module 20 may increase the brightness of the screen and/or increase the font to make the elderly look more clear.

optionally, the normal mode is entered when the age group of the user is greater than or equal to the first threshold, or when the age group of the user is less than or equal to the first threshold, or when the age group of the user is between the first threshold and the second threshold (including the first threshold and the second threshold).

According to the control device of the terminal, the age bracket where the user is located is automatically detected, and the corresponding operation mode is automatically entered according to the age bracket where the user is located, so that the automatic switching of the operation modes is realized, the complicated manual switching process of the user is omitted, the technical problem of complicated operation when the terminal equipment is switched to different operation modes in the prior art is solved, and the user experience is improved. Further, through addding old man's mode, when the user is the old man, then automatic switch-over is the old man's mode, adjusts specific parameter to make things convenient for the old man to use, promoted old man's use and experienced.

The invention also provides a terminal device, which comprises: a touch-sensitive display; one or more processors; a memory; one or more application programs, wherein the one or more application programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs configured to perform the control method of the aforementioned terminal. The control method of the terminal comprises the following steps: detecting the age bracket of the user; and entering a corresponding operation mode according to the age group of the user. The terminal control method described in this embodiment is the terminal control method according to the foregoing embodiment of the present invention, and is not described herein again.

according to the terminal equipment provided by the embodiment of the invention, the control method of the terminal is executed by configuring one or more programs, the age bracket of the user is automatically detected, and the corresponding operation mode is automatically entered according to the age bracket of the current user, so that the automatic switching of the operation modes is realized, the complicated manual switching process of the user is omitted, the technical problem of complicated operation when the terminal equipment switches different operation modes in the prior art is solved, and the user experience is improved. Further, through addding old man's mode, when the user is the old man, then automatic switch-over is the old man's mode, adjusts specific parameter to make things convenient for the old man to use, promoted old man's use and experienced.

the embodiment of the invention discloses a1 and a terminal control method, which comprises the following steps:

Detecting the age bracket of the user;

a2, the method for controlling a terminal according to a1, wherein the operation modes include a child mode, and the step of entering the corresponding operation mode according to the age of the user comprises: and when the age range of the user is smaller than a first threshold value, entering the child mode.

a3, the method for controlling a terminal according to a1, wherein the operation modes include an old people mode, and the step of entering the corresponding operation mode according to the age of the user comprises: and when the age bracket of the user is larger than a second threshold value, entering the old age mode.

A4, the method for controlling a terminal according to a1, wherein the operation modes include a child mode and an old age mode, and the step of entering the corresponding operation mode according to the age of the user comprises:

wherein the first threshold is less than the second threshold.

A5, the method for controlling a terminal according to any one of a1-a4, wherein the step of detecting the age bracket of the user comprises:

When the terminal is unlocked, the age bracket of the user is detected.

A6, the method for controlling a terminal according to any one of a1-a4, wherein the step of detecting the age bracket of the user comprises:

A7, the method for controlling a terminal according to any one of a1-a4, wherein the step of detecting the age bracket of the user comprises:

A8, the method of controlling a terminal as defined in a7, wherein the step of estimating the age bracket of the user from the face image comprises:

A9, the method for controlling a terminal according to any one of a1-a4, wherein the step of detecting the age bracket of the user comprises:

A10, the method for controlling a terminal according to any one of a1-a4, wherein the step of detecting the age bracket of the user comprises:

A11, the method for controlling a terminal according to any one of claims a1-a4, wherein the step of detecting the age bracket of the user comprises:

A12, control method of a terminal as in A2 or A4, said step of entering said child mode being followed by: the operation authority is restricted.

A13, the method for controlling a terminal according to a12, wherein the step of limiting the operation right comprises: locking a particular application, a particular file, and/or a particular function.

A14, the control method of the terminal according to A13, wherein the specific application includes at least one of a call application, a social application, a game application and a transaction application.

A15, the method for controlling a terminal according to a12, wherein the step of limiting the operation right comprises: and limiting the service time of a specific application and/or terminal, and locking or prompting when the preset service time is reached.

A16, control method of a terminal as in A3 or a4, the step of entering the old age mode comprising thereafter: the specific parameters are adjusted.

A17, the method for controlling a terminal according to a16, wherein the step of adjusting the specific parameter comprises: increasing volume, brightness and/or font.

the embodiment of the invention also discloses B18 and a control device of the terminal, which comprises:

B19, the control device of the terminal as described in B18, the operation mode includes a child mode, the mode control module is used for:

b20, the control device of the terminal as defined in B18, the operation modes include an old age mode, the mode control module is configured to:

And when the age bracket of the user is larger than a second threshold value, entering the old age mode.

B21, the control device of the terminal as defined in B18, the operation modes include a child mode and an old age mode, the mode control module is configured to:

Entering the child mode when the age bracket of the user is smaller than a first threshold; when the age group of the user is larger than a second threshold value, entering the old age mode; wherein the first threshold is less than the second threshold.

B22, the control device of a terminal according to any one of B18-B21, the analysis and detection module is used for: when the terminal is unlocked, the age bracket of the user is detected.

b23, the control device of a terminal according to any one of B18-B21, the analysis and detection module is used for: and in the use process of the terminal, detecting the age bracket of the user at preset time intervals or randomly.

B24, the control device of a terminal according to any one of B18-B21, the analysis and detection module is used for: and acquiring a face image of the user, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the face image.

B25, the control device of the terminal as described in B24, the analysis detecting module is used for: acquiring at least one parameter of the size of the face, facial features, facial skin features, facial pore features and facial hair features according to the facial image; comparing the acquired parameters with standard parameters, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the comparison result.

b26, the control device of a terminal according to any one of B18-B21, the analysis and detection module is used for: collecting the voice of the user, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the voice.

B27, the control device of a terminal according to any one of B18-B21, the analysis and detection module is used for: detecting the holding mode of the user, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the holding mode.

B28, the control device of a terminal according to any one of B18-B21, the analysis and detection module is used for: detecting the operation mode of the user, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the operation mode.

B29, the control device of the terminal as B19 or B21, the mode control module is used for: and after entering the child mode, limiting the operation authority.

B30, the control device of the terminal as described in B29, wherein the mode control module limits the operation authority specifically: locking a particular application, a particular file, and/or a particular function.

B31, control device of the terminal according to B30, the specific application comprises at least one of a call application, a social application, a game application and a transaction application.

b32, the control device of the terminal as described in B19, wherein the mode control module limits the operation authority specifically: and limiting the service time of a specific application and/or terminal, and locking or prompting when the preset service time is reached.

b33, the control device of the terminal as B20 or B21, the mode control module is used for: and after entering the old age mode, adjusting specific parameters.

b34, the control device of the terminal as in B33, wherein the mode control module adjusts the specific parameters specifically as follows: increasing volume, brightness and/or font.

The embodiment of the invention also discloses C35 and a terminal device, which comprises:

A touch-sensitive display;

one or more processors;

A memory;

One or more application programs, wherein the one or more application programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs configured to perform the method of any of A1-A17.

those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention includes apparatus directed to performing one or more of the operations described in the present application. These devices may be specially designed and manufactured for the required purposes, or they may comprise known devices in general-purpose computers. These devices have stored therein computer programs that are selectively activated or reconfigured. Such a computer program may be stored in a device (e.g., computer) readable medium, including, but not limited to, any type of disk including floppy disks, hard disks, optical disks, CD-ROMs, and magnetic-optical disks, ROMs (Read-Only memories), RAMs (random access memories), EPROMs (Erasable Programmable Read-Only memories), EEPROMs (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only memories), flash memories, magnetic cards, or optical cards, or any type of media suitable for storing electronic instructions, and each coupled to a bus. That is, a readable medium includes any medium that stores or transmits information in a form readable by a device (e.g., a computer).

It will be understood by those within the art that each block of the block diagrams and/or flowchart illustrations, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and/or flowchart illustrations, can be implemented by computer program instructions. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the computer program instructions may be implemented by a processor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, implement the features specified in the block or blocks of the block diagrams and/or flowchart illustrations of the present disclosure.

Those of skill in the art will appreciate that various operations, methods, steps in the processes, acts, or solutions discussed in the present application may be alternated, modified, combined, or deleted. Further, various operations, methods, steps in the flows, which have been discussed in the present application, may be interchanged, modified, rearranged, decomposed, combined, or eliminated. Further, steps, measures, schemes in the various operations, methods, procedures disclosed in the prior art and the present invention can also be alternated, changed, rearranged, decomposed, combined, or deleted.

The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, and are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. Those skilled in the art can implement the invention in various modifications, such as features from one embodiment can be used in another embodiment to yield yet a further embodiment, without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement made within the technical idea of using the present invention should be within the scope of the right of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method of a terminal is characterized by comprising the following steps:

Detecting the age bracket of the user;

Entering a corresponding operation mode according to the age group of the user;

The mode for detecting the age bracket of the user comprises the following steps: the terminal detects the holding mode of a user through a sensor arranged on the shell, and estimates the age bracket of the user according to the holding mode, wherein the sensor is arranged on the side surface and/or the back surface of the shell;

The terminal detects a holding mode of a user through a sensor arranged on the shell, and estimates the age bracket of the user according to the holding mode, and the method specifically comprises the following steps: the terminal compares the acquired holding parameters with standard parameters according to at least one of holding parameters corresponding to the position, the area, the quantity and the distribution state of a contact area when a user holds the terminal, and estimates the age bracket of the user according to the comparison result, wherein the standard parameters are holding parameters when the owner of the terminal normally holds the terminal;

Or, the detecting means for detecting the age group of the user further includes: the terminal acquires coordinates of all points of the touch screen touched by a user at a certain moment; calculating the distance between any two point coordinates in all the point coordinates, and filtering the calculated distance value; and comparing the filtered distance value with a preset distance threshold value, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the comparison result.

2. The method for controlling a terminal according to claim 1, wherein the operation mode includes a child mode, and the step of entering the corresponding operation mode according to the age group of the user comprises: and when the age range of the user is smaller than a first threshold value, entering the child mode.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the operation mode comprises an old age mode, and the step of entering the corresponding operation mode according to the age group of the user comprises: and when the age bracket of the user is larger than a second threshold value, entering the old age mode.

4. The method for controlling the terminal according to claim 1, wherein the operation modes include a child mode and an old age mode, and the step of entering the corresponding operation mode according to the age group of the user comprises:

Wherein the first threshold is less than the second threshold.

5. the method for controlling a terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the step of detecting the age bracket of the user comprises:

When the terminal is unlocked, the age bracket of the user is detected.

6. The method for controlling a terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the step of detecting the age bracket of the user comprises:

7. The method for controlling a terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the step of detecting the age bracket of the user comprises:

8. The method for controlling a terminal according to claim 7, wherein the step of estimating the age bracket of the user based on the face image comprises:

9. the method for controlling a terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the step of detecting the age bracket of the user comprises:

10. the method for controlling a terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the step of detecting the age bracket of the user comprises:

11. The method for controlling a terminal according to claim 2 or 4, wherein the step of entering the child mode is followed by: the operation authority is restricted.

12. The method for controlling a terminal according to claim 11, wherein the step of limiting the operation right comprises: locking a particular application, a particular file, and/or a particular function.

13. The method for controlling a terminal according to claim 12, wherein the specific application includes at least one of a call-type application, a social-type application, a game-type application, and a transaction-type application.

14. The method for controlling a terminal according to claim 11, wherein the step of limiting the operation right comprises: and limiting the service time of a specific application and/or terminal, and locking or prompting when the preset service time is reached.

15. The method for controlling a terminal according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the step of entering the old age mode is followed by: the specific parameters are adjusted.

16. The method for controlling a terminal according to claim 15, wherein the step of adjusting the specific parameter comprises: increasing volume, brightness and/or font.

17. A control apparatus of a terminal, comprising:

The mode control module is used for entering a corresponding operation mode according to the age group of the user;

the analysis detection module is further configured to: the terminal detects the holding mode of a user through a sensor arranged on the shell, and estimates the age bracket of the user according to the holding mode, wherein the sensor is arranged on the side surface and/or the back surface of the shell;

Or, the analysis detection module is further configured to: the terminal acquires coordinates of all points of the touch screen touched by a user at a certain moment; calculating the distance between any two point coordinates in all the point coordinates, and filtering the calculated distance value; and comparing the filtered distance value with a preset distance threshold value, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the comparison result.

18. the control device of the terminal according to claim 17, wherein the operation mode comprises a child mode, and the mode control module is configured to:

19. The control device of the terminal according to claim 17, wherein the operation mode comprises an old age mode, and the mode control module is configured to:

20. the control device of the terminal according to claim 17, wherein the operation modes include a child mode and an old age mode, and the mode control module is configured to:

21. The control device of the terminal according to any one of claims 17 to 20, wherein the analysis detection module is configured to: when the terminal is unlocked, the age bracket of the user is detected.

22. The control device of the terminal according to any one of claims 17 to 20, wherein the analysis detection module is configured to: and in the use process of the terminal, detecting the age bracket of the user at preset time intervals or randomly.

23. The control device of the terminal according to any one of claims 17 to 20, wherein the analysis detection module is configured to: and acquiring a face image of the user, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the face image.

24. the control device of the terminal according to claim 23, wherein the analysis detecting module is configured to: acquiring at least one parameter of the size of the face, facial features, facial skin features, facial pore features and facial hair features according to the facial image; comparing the acquired parameters with standard parameters, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the comparison result.

25. The control device of the terminal according to any one of claims 17 to 20, wherein the analysis detection module is configured to: collecting the voice of the user, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the voice.

26. the control device of the terminal according to any one of claims 17 to 20, wherein the analysis detection module is configured to: detecting the operation mode of the user, and estimating the age bracket of the user according to the operation mode.

27. The control device of the terminal according to claim 18 or 20, wherein the mode control module is configured to: and after entering the child mode, limiting the operation authority.

28. the control device of the terminal according to claim 27, wherein the mode control module restricts the operation right specifically as: locking a particular application, a particular file, and/or a particular function.

29. The control device of the terminal according to claim 28, wherein the specific application comprises at least one of a call-type application, a social-type application, a game-type application, and a transaction-type application.

30. The control device of the terminal according to claim 18, wherein the mode control module restricts the operation authority specifically as follows: and limiting the service time of a specific application and/or terminal, and locking or prompting when the preset service time is reached.

31. the control device of the terminal according to claim 19 or 20, wherein the mode control module is configured to: and after entering the old age mode, adjusting specific parameters.

32. The control device of the terminal according to claim 31, wherein the mode control module adjusts the specific parameter specifically as: increasing volume, brightness and/or font.

33. a terminal device, comprising:

A touch-sensitive display;

one or more processors;

A memory;

One or more applications, wherein the one or more applications are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs configured to perform the method of any of claims 1-16.