KR100774501B1 - Method for controlling an application program of portable computer and system apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and a system device for controlling an application program of a portable computer for controlling a user to enjoy desired media at the touch of a button. The present invention includes a power button, a DVD button, and a music button on the main body and the remote controller. When the power button is input, a control to operate the system as a normal operating system is performed. When the DVD button and the music button are input, the DVD button and the music button are operated to operate as a specific operating system that initializes only the hardware necessary for performing the DVD mode and the music mode, and then performs a mode corresponding to the selected button. Such control enables the present invention to perform the control so that the user can immediately watch the desired media at the touch of a button without the complicated booting process of the computer.

Portable computer, application, control, button

Description

TECHNICAL FOR CONTROLLING AN APPLICATION PROGRAM OF PORTABLE COMPUTER AND SYSTEM APPARATUS

1 is a perspective view of a portable computer according to an embodiment of the present invention,

2 is a control block diagram of a portable computer according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3A is a keyboard diagram of a portable computer according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 3b is a table showing the functions and shortcut keys operated when the instant on function of the present invention,

4 is a configuration diagram of a remote control used in the portable computer of the present invention;

5A is an operation flowchart for controlling an application in a power off state of a portable computer according to an embodiment of the present invention;

5B is an operation flowchart for controlling an application program in a power-on state of a portable computer according to an embodiment of the present invention;

6 is a screen display in the music mode according to the application control of the portable computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

10: CPI 11: Video Controller

12: North Bridge 13: Main Memory

14: I / O Controller 15: South Bridge

16: hard disk 17: keyboard controller

21: remote control signal receiving circuit 30: remote controller

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for controlling a portable computer, and more particularly, to a method and a system apparatus for controlling an application program of a portable computer for controlling a user to enjoy desired media with a single button.

In modern society, everything is done by computers. Many users use computers to store and store information, from personal information to corporate affairs and many other subsidiary tasks. Recently, due to the development of semiconductors and the development of technology, chips used in computers have become very small and their functions have been greatly expanded. Therefore, recently, a portable computer is used to watch movies, listen to music, and control various electronic devices in the home.

In order to use a multimedia function using a conventional portable computer, the following process has to be performed in order.

If the main body of the portable computer is not equipped with a DVD ROM drive or a CD ROM drive, a process of mechanically coupling the main body of the portable computer to the docking system is first performed.

Then connect the adapter power or battery power to the portable computer.

It then operates the power button to power the portable computer.

When the above operation is performed, the system boots the system to the OS state (Windows or Linux or Unix) set in the system while the initial booting operation is performed.

After the booting operation is completed, the user inserts a recording medium to be played into a DVD ROM drive or a CD ROM drive.

In order to play the recording medium, a DVD or CD player, which is an application program already stored in the system, is operated.

When the play player is operated, a file to be played is selected from files recorded on a DVD or a CD.

When the play button is selected, the selected file is played.

As such, when the multimedia function is used in the conventional portable computer, after the booting operation of the system is performed, a process of operating an application program is performed. Therefore, the conventional portable computer has to perform the booting operation of the system prior to operating the application program, and there is a problem of causing inconvenience in use.

In particular, in the booting operation of the system, it is necessary to check all the functions provided in the system. Therefore, when the functions of the system are various, the booting operation may take longer than a predetermined time, and these points become a factor preventing users from using the multimedia function.

In addition, conventional portable computers have always been able to input signals through a computer keyboard and a mouse. Therefore, computer users have to control the performance of multimedia functions using a computer keyboard when they want to use the multimedia functions of the computer. This is a problem in that the user can move to the vicinity of the computer to use the computer and the multimedia functions stored in the computer.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an application program control method and system apparatus for a portable computer capable of controlling a desired media viewing with a single button without a complicated booting process of the computer.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a method and system apparatus for controlling an application program of a portable computer that can easily operate a computer using a button provided in a remote controller.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling an application of a portable computer, the method including operating at least two operating systems, the system selecting one of at least two designated power buttons in an off state; Executing an operating system corresponding to the power button signal among the two operating systems, supplying power to the system according to the power button signal in the executed operating system, and simultaneously operating a corresponding application program; Operating differently from a general operating system including all hardware device programs on the device, and controlling the application program according to at least one key input signal preset to include an operation function of the application program in an instant on operating system; do.
The two or more power buttons perform the respective modes by booting the instant on function in the system off state, and switch to the selected mode in the system on state.
The instant on operating system executes and boots the minimum hardware initialization necessary to operate the application program in a state where power is supplied.
The preset key input signal is used as a shortcut button and controls the application program such as a playback function, a pause function, and a section movement function on the application program.
According to another aspect of the invention, in the system device having at least two operating systems, at least two power inputs having a function for supplying power to the system and running the operating system when the system off, and the at least two A control unit which selects an operating system corresponding to the power input unit from among the above operating systems, controls to execute an application program corresponding to the operating system, and an input signal unit having at least two functions which operate differently from those of a general operating system after system booting. It is configured by.
The power input unit performs each mode by booting to the instant on function in the system off state and switches to the selected mode in the system on state.
Preferably, the input signal unit is a shortcut button set to control the operation of the application program when the buttons are used under the general operating system.

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Hereinafter, a control method of a portable computer according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The present invention is a state in which various application programs of the system operate while a normal operating system is booting and running, and relatively similar to DVD playback or MP3 and CD playing while the normal operating system is not booted and running. It is equipped with Instant ON Function that performs simple operation in a short time.

The instant on function is configured to be executed by an input of a DVD button or a music button, and the instant on function is configured to operate a DVD play mode or a music play mode set to be executed under the operating system while another operating system (Linux) is booted. It is done.

1 is a perspective view of a portable computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The portable computer according to the present invention shown in the drawing has a configuration of a liquid crystal display 8, a keyboard 7, and a main body 1. The main body 10 is provided with a keyboard, a mouse button, a remote control signal receiver 2 and the like.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main body 1 of the present invention includes a power button 3, a DVD button 4, a music button 5, a volume control button 6, and the like, on the upper end of the keyboard 7. Equipped with. The DVD button and the music button are buttons for performing an instant on function.

Various buttons included in the keyboard 7 of the present invention are used as a keyboard keyboard under a general operating system, and are set and used as various function buttons used in the instant on function.

3A illustrates a keyboard configuration of a portable computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the portable computer of the present invention includes a power button 3 for booting and executing a normal operating system on the top of the keyboard. And a DVD button 4 and a music button 5 for executing the instant on function on the top of the keyboard 7. And a button unit 6 including a volume control button for volume control and a mute button for muting audio.

In addition, the keyboard 7 of the present invention is used as a shortcut button by setting a function so that the buttons configured to be used under a normal operating system can be controlled for the operation of an application program during an instant on function. For example, the Z button is set as a DVD menu button, the X button is set as a button for language selection, the C button is set as a button for subtitle selection, the V button is set as a button for angle setting, The B button is set as a button for stopping.

In addition, the keyboard 7 of the present invention is provided with a direction button, an enter button, a page up / down button, a number button, and the like for moving up and down, which are operated as in a normal operating system even when an instant on function is performed. Lose.

Figure 3b is a table showing the functions and shortcut keys operated during the instant on function of the present invention.

4 is a block diagram of a remote controller used in the portable computer of the present invention.

As shown in the figure, the remote control has a power button for booting a window while powering on the system when the system is powered off, and shutting down the system while shutting down the power supply when the system is on. 301, a HomeNet button 302 which is a program for Windows operating in a window state and supporting a home network.

In addition, a DVD button 303 and a music button 304 for DVD playback and CD and MP3 playback are provided. The DVD button and music button perform an instant-on function by booting with an instant on function when the system is off. In the on state, switching to the selected mode is performed. In addition, the volume control buttons 305 and 306 increase or decrease the volume of the volume step by step, the mute button 307 for turning off or on again the output audio, the setup button for displaying or ending the configuration menu ( 308) and the like.

In addition, the upper button 309, the play button 310, the left button 311, the enter button 312, the right button 313, the pause button 314, the lower button 315, stop A button 316, a previous step button 317, a next step button 318, a rewind button 318, a fast forward button 319, and the like.

In the numerals 321 to 333, when the number button is pressed in the DVD mode, the user moves to the corresponding chapter, and when the page up button and the page down button 324,328 are pressed in the music mode, the user moves by one page unit. Reference numeral 334 denotes an eject button, and reference numeral 335 denotes a button for turning on and off the random play option in the music mode. Reference numeral 336 denotes a button for turning on and off the repeat play option in the music mode, and reference 337 button for moving to a menu of the DVD title in the DVD mode. Reference numeral 338 denotes a button for selecting an audio language supported by the DVD title, reference numeral 339 denotes a button for selecting a subtitle language supported by the DVD title, and reference numeral 340 denotes a button for selecting an observation angle supported by the DVD title.

That is, the various buttons configured on the keyboard shown in FIG. 3A and the various buttons configured on the remoteton shown in FIG. 4 are configured to have the same function. Various function buttons configured as described above are used as function buttons for controlling an application program executed by user selection during an instant on operation.

2A is a control block diagram for controlling an application program of a portable computer according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The portable computer of the present invention includes a CPU (10), a video controller (11), a north bridge (12) for controlling a memory, a main memory (Main memory) (13), and input / output. Controller (I / O Controller) 14, South bridge (15), hard disk (HDD) (16), keyboard controller (17), which is a collection of registers that manage the input and output functions of peripheral devices. ), A remote control signal receiving circuit 21, and a remote controller 30 such as a remote controller.

The remote control signal receiving circuit 21 receives the remote control signal transmitted from the remote controller 30 and outputs the received signal to the keyboard controller 17. The keyboard controller 17 analyzes the received remote control signal and outputs the control signal according to the selection of an instant on function or a normal system boot function.

The remote controller 30 is provided with various buttons for selecting a specific operating system and / or playing a specific media. When the multimedia button is selected under a specific operating system, the remote controller 30 boots to a preset operating system and executes an application program in each operating system environment. You can. The remote controller 30 transmits an infrared signal or an RF signal to a signal selected by the user, and the remote control signal receiving circuit 21 transmits an infrared signal or an RF signal transmitted by the remote controller 30. Will be received.

At least two operating systems are mounted on the hard disk 16 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2B, the first boot area 16a on which the Linux operating system (Linux O / S) is mounted, the second boot area 16b on which the Windows operating system (Window O / S) is mounted, And the C drive 16c, the D drive 16d, and the like.

Accordingly, the portable computer of the present invention performs a booting process of a specific operating system among a plurality of operating systems, and executes an application program selected by a user in a specific operating system environment.

Next, the operation of the portable computer according to the present invention having the above configuration will be described.

When the DVD button 303 or the music button 304 is selected using the remote controller 30 in the power-off state, the corresponding radio signal is sent to the computer main body. The transmitted signal is received by the remote control signal receiving circuit 21 and the received signal is transmitted to the keyboard controller 17.

The keyboard controller 17 analyzes the received remote control signal and controls the power supply to the entire system. When the input signal is the DVD button 303 or the music button 304, the input signal is controlled to be booted by the instant on function and controlled to be booted by the instant on BIOS.

The instant on BIOS performs an input / output check of each device, whether or not a component is required for the instant on function. Here, the BIOS is a program stored in the ROM BIOS, which is an instant on BIOS required for instant on booting. The instant on BIOS performs a minimum hardware initialization necessary for the instant on function so as to quickly boot, and the hardware initializes the chipsets necessary for performing the instant on function with a video chip, an audio chip, and a main chip.

The instant on BIOS checks the boot record of the hard disk 16 if the parts and devices necessary for the instant on function are abnormal and reads out a specific operating system required for the instant on function, for example, the Linux program 16a, and then the main memory. (13) will be loaded. In addition, the instant on BIOS transmits information to an optimized operating system so that a function corresponding to each button signal can be operated.

When the Linux program is executed, when booting to the Linux operating system is completed, the Linux program is controlled to execute a specific application according to a button signal selected by the remote controller 30. That is, when the DVD button is selected, the DVD mode is controlled to be executed, and when the music button is selected, the corresponding player is executed to perform the music mode.

In the above-described operation, the operation process using the remote controller 30 has been described. However, the portable computer main body of the present invention is also provided with a DVD button 4 or a music button 5 as shown in Fig. 3A. Therefore, the player is executed in the same process as above by using the DVD button 4 and the music button 5 provided in the computer main body 1.

On the other hand, when the power button 301 is selected using the remote controller 30, the selected signal is received by the remote control signal receiving circuit 21, and the received signal is transmitted to the keyboard controller 17.

After analyzing the received signal, the keyboard controller 17 generates a control signal for booting Windows, instructs the system BIOS to initialize the hardware, and controls to supply power to each part of the system. .

The system BIOS reads a Windows program stored in the hard disk 16 and loads it into the main memory 13. The system BIOS is a program stored in the ROM BIOS. The system BIOS checks input / output of various devices such as a graphics card, a keyboard, and the like in order to boot a window. And if there is no problem with each part and device, it starts booting to Windows. That is, the boot record of the hard disk 16 is checked, and a Windows program is loaded and loaded into the memory. It then transfers full control of the computer's operation and management to the Windows operating system.

When the Windows operating system is executed, the booting process ends. Thereafter, when the user selects a specific media playback signal using the remote controller 30, the user executes a specific application program in a Windows operating system environment.

The following describes an operation process for controlling in a power off state in a portable computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5A is an operational flow for controlling an application in a power off state of a portable computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When the system is off (step 200), when the user selects the DVD button 4 (step 215), the keyboard controller 17 analyzes the signal and determines that it is a signal corresponding to the instant on function.

When the keyboard controller 17 instructs the execution of the instant on function, a signal for controlling the Linux operating system to be uploaded to the main memory 13 and to read the Linux operating system from the hard disk 16 is then generated. step).

The Linux uploaded to the main memory 13 in step 218 is booted by the ROM BIOS, and an instant on player is executed under the Linux operating system (step 221).

The instant on player supports various audio formats (CDDA, MP3) and video formats (DVD, DVD + VR, DVD-VR, VCD, SVCD). As shown in step 221, the instant on player is executed on the display unit 8 of FIG. 1.

In step 221, the instant on player is executed, and since the button selected in step 215 is a DVD button, the DVD mode is performed on the instant on player to perform DVD playback (step 224).

Therefore, the user selects the DVD button 4 once, and thus is performed at once from power on to system booting, instant on player execution, and DVD playback, thereby providing convenience and convenience in use.

Next, when the system is off (step 200) and the button selected by the user is not a DVD button and the music button 5 is selected (step 227), the keyboard controller 17 analyzes the signal and instant-on. It is determined that the signal corresponds to the function.

When the keyboard controller 17 instructs execution of the instant on function, the Linux operating system is read from the hard disk 16 and the Linux operating system is controlled to be uploaded to the main memory 13 (step 230).

The Linux uploaded to the main memory 13 in step 230 is booted by the ROM BIOS, and an instant on player is executed under the Linux operating system (step 233).

The instant on player supports various audio formats (CDDA, MP3) and video formats (DVD, DVD + VR, DVD-VR, VCD, SVCD). As shown in step 233, the instant on player is illustrated in the display unit 8 of FIG. 1.

In step 233, the instant on player is executed, and since the button selected in step 227 is a music button, a music mode is performed on the instant on player to play a CD or an MP3 file (step 236).

Therefore, the user selects the music button 5 once, and thus is performed at once from power on to system booting, instant on player execution, and music playback, thereby providing convenience and convenience in use.

Next, when the system is off (step 200) and the user selected button selects the power button 3 other than the DVD button 4 and the music button 5 (step 203), the keyboard controller 17 ) Analyzes the signal and determines that the signal corresponds to normal operating system booting.

The keyboard controller 17 reads the Windows operating system from the hard disk 16 and controls the Windows operating system to be uploaded to the main memory 13 (step 206).

Then, the window is booted (step 209), and then the application program of a specific function selected by the user is executed under the Windows operating system (step 212). The operation process of the application program under the Windows operating system is performed in the same manner as in the prior art.

Therefore, in the present invention, the power button 3, the DVD button 4, and the music button 5 all operate as buttons for supplying power to the system. The DVD button 4 and the music button 5 operate as buttons for instructing the instant on player to be executed after the Linux operating system is booted and serially performing DVD or music playback in the instant on player. .

The following describes an operation process for controlling in a power-on state in the portable computer of the present invention.

5B is an operation flowchart for controlling an application program in a power-on state of a portable computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When the system is in operation (system power on state) (step 100), when the user selects the DVD button 4, the selected DVD button 4 signal is input to the keyboard controller 17 (step 118). .

The keyboard controller 17 analyzes what signal the input button signal is, and determines the operation mode of the current system when it determines that the signal corresponds to the instant on function.

If the state of the current system is the instant on player and the music mode (step 121), the keyboard controller 17 switches to the DVD mode for DVD playback (step 124), the DVD ROM drive In step 133, a DVD mode of playing the DVD inserted in the program is performed.

When the DVD mode is performed in step 133, when the user presses the setup button, it is possible to change various setting items for DVD playback.

For example, general settings for resetting menu language, date and time, sleep timer, TV output, TV system, update, version information, etc. to default values; Information indicative of title number and chapter number; Image attributes for setting hue, contrast, brightness, saturation, etc .; An audio output for selecting one of analog speakers and S / PDIF; Audio for selecting an audio language supported by the DVD title; Subtitles for selecting a subtitle language supported by the DVD title; It is possible to set an angle and the like for selecting an observation angle supported by the DVD title.

On the other hand, when the user inputs the DVD button 4 in step 118, if it is determined that the current state of the system is a window state in which the Windows operating system operates (step 127), the keyboard controller 17 is configured to play the DVD. Start your DVD player. The DVD player is a DVD player in an instant on player or a separate DVD player.

When the DVD player is operated as described above, DVD playback is performed (step 133). When the DVD mode is performed in step 133, the process for changing the DVD setup menu is performed in the same manner as described above.

Thus, in the on state of the system, the user selects the DVD button once to make a series of operations from the operation of the DVD player to the DVD playback.

The process description so far has described a series of processes when the DVD button is selected in step 118. However, when the DVD is inserted instead of the DVD button selection in step 118, the same operation is performed.

That is, in the system on state (step 100), the keyboard controller 17 allows the user to insert a DVD only by operation of a button signal (DVD ROM eject signal, DVD insertion signal) generated when the user inserts the DVD into the DVD ROM drive. Determine that you want to play. Therefore, when the DVD is inserted, the keyboard controller 17 operates the DVD player and controls the DVD playback without inputting other button signals.

Next, when the system is in operation (system power on state) (step 100), when the user selects the music button 5, the selected music button 5 signal is input to the keyboard controller 17 (step 136). step). Step 136 is the same when the CD is inserted, not the selection of the music button. That is, even when the CD is mounted in the system, the keyboard controller 17 judges the same as the selection of the music button.

The keyboard controller 17 analyzes what signal the input button signal is, and determines the operation mode of the current system when it determines that the signal corresponds to the instant on function.

If the current system state is that the instant on player is operating and in the DVD mode (step 139), the keyboard controller 17 switches to the music mode for CD playback (or MP3 playback) (step 142). In step 151, a CD mode of playing a CD (or MP3) is performed.

When the music mode is performed in step 151, when the CD is not inserted into the CD-ROM drive, it is automatically connected to the MP3 playback operation recorded on the hard disk.

6 shows a state in which MP3 playback is performed. In the example diagram shown, the left side represents a music list and the right side represents a playlist.

The music list shows music files in a hard disk or a CD. And it is possible to move to the desired place by using the up and down arrow keys. The left arrow key pops up to move to the upper folder, and when you press the Enter button on the song you want to listen to, it is added to the right playlist. If you select the play button in the music folder, playback starts as soon as all the songs in that folder are added to the playlist.

The playlist shows a playlist added by the user. Use the up and down arrow keys to move to the place you want. Press the play button to start playback. Selecting the right arrow displays a popup as shown, and you can delete selected songs or all songs.

The movement between the play list and the music list moves the left and right arrow keys. The pop-up menu appears when the left arrow key is selected in the music list and when the right arrow key is selected in the play list, and the pop-up menu can be closed by selecting the opposite direction key.

On the other hand, when the user inputs the CD button 5 in step 136, if it is determined that the current state of the system is a window state in which the Windows operating system operates (step 145), the keyboard controller 17 is configured to play the CD. Start the CD player (step 148). The CD player is a CD player in an instant on player or a separate CD player.

When the CD player is operated as described above, the CD is inserted into the CD ROM drive (step 151). If there is no CD inserted in the CD ROM drive, as shown in Fig. 6, MP3 file reproduction on the hard disk is controlled.

Therefore, in the on state of the system, a series of operations are performed from CD player operation to CD playback by a user selecting a CD button or loading a CD once.

Step 103 shows an operation process when the power button 3 is input. That is, if the power button 3 is selected while the system is on, the instant on player is terminated and the system is turned off when the current system is in the instant on player execution state. Step 112).

When the power button 3 is selected while the system is on, when the system is operating in the normal Windows operating system, the application currently running is terminated and the system is turned off (step 115).

As described above, the method and apparatus for controlling an application of a portable computer according to the present invention includes a power button, a DVD button, and a music button on the main body and the remote controller, respectively. When the power button is input, a control to operate the system as a normal operating system is performed. When the DVD button and the music button are input, the DVD button and the music button are operated to operate as a specific operating system that initializes only the hardware necessary for performing the DVD mode and the music mode, and then controls to perform a mode corresponding to the selected button. Such control enables the present invention to perform the control so that the user can immediately watch the desired media at the touch of a button without the complicated booting process of the computer.

In addition, in the button configuration of the keyboard and the button configuration of the remote control, the present invention provides a function for inputting a control operation signal required under a normal operating system, and a function for inputting a control operation signal required under an instant on function. Set it. Therefore, it is configured to be used differently under each operating system using a single button, in particular, it is convenient to input the operation signal for controlling the application program under the instant on function.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention should not be limited to the contents described in the detailed description of the specification but should be defined by the claims.

The present invention described above can obtain the following effects.

The present invention makes it possible to use a remote controller such as a remote control in a portable computer, thereby combining the convenience of home appliances. Therefore, the user can use a portable computer without using a keyboard, thereby obtaining convenience in use.

According to the present invention, it is possible to control the portable computer so that the user can immediately watch the desired media with a single button without the complicated booting process of initializing the system as a whole. Therefore, the present invention achieves the convenience of use and the quick control operation, thereby eliminating the inconvenience of using and increasing the performance satisfaction of the device.

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delete In the method of operating at least two operating systems, Selecting one of the at least two designated power buttons when the system is off; Executing an operating system corresponding to the power button signal among the two operating systems; Operating a corresponding application program while simultaneously supplying power to the system according to the power button signal in the operating system; Operating differently from a general operating system including all hardware device programs on the system, and controlling the application program according to at least one key input signal preset in the instant on operating system to include an operation function of the application program; , The at least two power buttons perform an operating mode by booting an instant on function in a system off state, and switching to a selected mode in a system on state. delete delete delete The method of claim 2, The instant on operating system, the application control method of a portable computer, characterized in that for booting by executing the minimum hardware initialization required to operate the application program in the power supply state. delete The method of claim 2, The preset key input signal is used as a shortcut button and controls the application program such as a playback function, a pause function, and a section movement function on the application program. A system device having at least two operating systems, At least two power inputs having a function of supplying power to the system and executing the operating system when the system is off; A control unit for selecting an operating system corresponding to the power input unit from the at least two operating systems and controlling to execute an application program corresponding to the operating system; A system device comprising an input signal unit having at least two or more functions that operate differently from a general operating system after system booting. The method of claim 9, And the power input unit performs each mode by booting to the instant on function in the system off state and switching to the selected mode in the system on state. The method of claim 9, And the input signal unit is a shortcut button configured to control operations of the application program when the buttons are used under a general operating system. delete delete

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