TW201324109A - Router capable of adjusting switch timing and related method - Google Patents

Abstract

A router capable of adjusting switch timing is disclosed in the present invention. The router includes a network module, a processor coupled to the network module for controlling signal transmission of the network module, a power supply coupled to the processor for transmitting electricity to the processor, and a power management module coupled to the processor and the power supply. The power management module is for controlling power transmission between the processor and the power supply according to a predetermined reference value, so as to adjust a starting period and a closing period of the network module.

Description

Router with adjustable switching timing and operation method thereof

The present invention relates to a router, and more particularly to a router that can automatically adjust its switching timing.

The traditional router is kept open for a long time so that the user can connect to the Internet through the router at any time. However, routers that are turned on for a long time are prone to reduce the quality of their network connection due to factors such as overheating of electronic components, such as slow network connection speed or network signal disconnection. The general solution is to manually turn off the router for a period of time and then turn it back on to restore normal network connection quality. Since the long-term startup state will reduce the service life of the router, in order to improve the service life of the router and effectively control the network connection quality of the router, how to design a kind of automatic control of the opening and closing timing according to the user's demand The router is the key development goal of the computer industry.

The present invention provides a router that can automatically adjust its switching timing to solve the above problems.

The invention claims a router for adjusting the timing of a switch, which comprises a network module, and a central processing unit coupled to the network module for controlling the network module to transmit a network. A power module is coupled to the central processing unit for transmitting power to the central processing unit, and a power management module coupled to the central processing unit and the power supply module. The power management module is configured to control power transmission between the central processing unit and the power module according to a preset reference value to adjust timing of starting and shutting down the network module.

In addition, the router further includes a switch that is switchably coupled to the power module and the power management module. The switching relationship transmits power from an external power source to the power module or the power management module.

The power management module of the present invention further includes a timer, a power driving module coupled to the power module, and a control module coupled to the timer and the power driving module. With the central processor. The control module is configured to preset a reference value according to one of the timers, and control the power transmission of the power module through the power driving module.

The power management module further includes an auxiliary power source coupled to the timer.

The power supply driving module is coupled to the power module and the switch for controlling the signal according to one of the control modules when the switch is connected to the power management module. To control the power transmission of the power module.

The scope of the patent application of the present invention further discloses that the timer includes a memory for storing the preset reference value.

The scope of the patent application of the present invention further discloses that the preset reference value is a time series information.

The scope of the patent application of the present invention further discloses that the timer is a real-time clock module.

In addition, the router further includes an input module coupled to the central processing unit. The input module is configured to input the preset reference value and stored in the timer by the central processing unit.

The method of the present invention further discloses a method for adjusting a switching sequence of a router, comprising: operating a switch to activate a power management module, wherein the power management module controls the The power transmission of the power module and the power module are driven by the power management module to transmit power to a central processing unit to drive a network module to transmit a network signal.

The method of the present invention further discloses that the method further includes inputting the preset reference value by using an input module, and the central processor stores the preset reference value in a memory of the power management module.

The router of the present invention includes an internal power management module, and the user can adjust and change the preset reference value of the power management module through the input module (the preset start or stop timing). The power management module has a timer that displays instant time information, and a memory that stores preset reference values. When the system time of the router meets the preset reference value, the control module of the power management module can be used to control the power supply of the power module to the central processor through the power drive module, and to start or close according to the set timing. The function of the router. In summary, the router of the present invention can be automatically turned on or off at a specific time according to the user's setting, thereby saving power, reducing the operation loss of the electronic components, extending the service life of the router, and avoiding the router being started for a long time. The disadvantage of poor network connection quality.

Please refer to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a schematic functional block diagram of a router 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The router 10 is a network connection device for use, such as a data machine, which has a function of being able to be turned on or off according to a set timing. The router 10 includes a network module 12, a central processing unit 14, a power module 16, a power management module 18, and a switch 20. The central processing unit 14 is configured to receive power transmitted by the power module 16 to drive the network module 12 to communicate with a host server to transmit a network signal. The power management module 18 controls the power transmission between the central processing unit 14 and the power module 16 according to a preset reference value to adjust the timing of starting and shutting down the network module 12. In detail, the preset reference value can be a time series information, the user can set the preset reference value from 7:00 to 12:00 in the evening from Monday to Friday, and the starting time of the router 10 is all day in the weekend, and the rest are This is a shutdown period, thereby saving power consumption and effectively extending the service life of the router 10. In addition, the switch 20 is used to supply power to the central processing unit 14 through an external power source. The switch 20 can be switched between the power module 16 and the power management module 18 according to user requirements to determine whether to activate the power management module 18 . Timing management capabilities.

Please refer to FIG. 2, which is a functional block diagram of the power management module 18 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The power management module 18 can include a timer 181, a power drive module 183, a control module 185, and an auxiliary power source 187. The timer 181 can be a real-time clock module for displaying real-time information, and has a memory 182 for storing a preset reference value, and the auxiliary power source 187 can be coupled to the timer 181 for continuously outputting without interruption. Power is passed to timer 181 to ensure that its time is accurate. The power supply module 183 can be coupled to the power module 16 and the switch 20 , and the control module 185 can be coupled to the timer 181 , the power drive module 183 , and the central processing unit 14 . When the switch 20 is switched to the power management module 18, the control module 185 is configured to read the preset reference value stored by the timer 181 to output a control signal to the power drive module 183, and drive the power drive mode. The group 183 adjusts the power transmission of the power module 16 according to the control signal, such as the power transmission timing of the startup or shutdown. In addition, the router 10 can further include an input module 22 coupled to the central processing unit 14. The input module 22 can be an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, or a touch screen. The user can input the preset reference value by using the input module 22 and store it in the memory 182 of the timer 181 via the central processing unit 14.

Please refer to FIG. 3, which is a flow chart of the operation of the router 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The method includes:

Step 300: Start the router 10. When the switch 20 is switched to the power module 16, step 302 is performed; when the switch 20 is switched to the power management module 18, step 304 is performed.

Step 302: The power module 16 directly transmits power to the central processing unit 14 to drive the network module 12 to perform network signal transmission.

Step 304: The control module 185 of the power management module 18 controls the power transmission to the power module 16 through the power driving module 183 according to the preset reference value stored in the timer 181, and then proceeds to step 306.

Step 306: The router 10 is in different operating states according to one of the control modules 185 controlling the signal. When the control module 185 transmits a shutdown signal to the power module 16, step 308 is performed; when the control module 185 transmits a startup signal to the power module 16, step 310 is performed.

Step 308: The power module 16 stops supplying power to the central processing unit 14, and the router 10 is in a closed state.

Step 310: The power module 16 transmits power to the central processing unit 14 through the driving of the power management module 18, thereby driving the network module 12 to perform network signal transmission, and the router 10 is in an activated state.

The above steps will be described in detail herein. When the user activates the router 10, the switch 20 can be manually connected to the power module 16 or the power management module 18. When the switch 20 is switched to the power module 16, it means that the user does not need to use the power management module 18 to activate or deactivate the router 10 according to the set timing. Therefore, the power module 16 directly transmits power to the central processing unit. The device 14 is configured to enable the central processing unit 14 to drive the network module 12 to perform network signal transmission operations. At this time, the router 10 continuously maintains the state of the connection startup.

On the other hand, if the router 10 needs to be turned on or off according to a preset time period, the user can switch the switch 20 to the power management module 18. After the power management module 18 is started, the control module 185 of the power management module 18 reads the preset reference value stored in the timer 181, and transmits the power through the power supply module 183 according to the analysis data of the preset reference value. To control the power transfer of the power module 16 to the central processor 14. For example, when the control module 183 determines that the user setting router 10 is in the off state according to the analysis data of the preset reference value, the control module 185 can output the control signal via the power driving module 183 (in this state) It is a shutdown signal to the power module 16 to cut off the power supply of the power module 16 to the central processing unit 14. During the preset non-use period of the user, the router 10 is in a closed state, thereby saving power and Extend the life of the router 10. However, when the control module 183 determines that the router 10 is in the startup state according to the analysis data of the preset reference value, the control module 185 can output the control signal via the power driving module 183 (in this state, it is started). The signal is transmitted to the power module 16 to drive the power module 16 to transmit power to the central processing unit 14. Therefore, the central processing unit 14 can drive the network module 12 to perform network signal reception and transmission, and the router 10 is activated. Status to perform the appropriate network transfer function.

It is worth mentioning that when the router 10 performs step 310, that is, when the power module 16 transmits power to the central processing unit 14 via the power management module 18, since the power management module 18 is in the startup state, it is used. Alternatively, the input module 22 can be used to adjust the preset reference value, that is, to adjust the timing setting of the startup and shutdown of the router 10. Please refer to FIG. 4, which is a flow chart showing the operation of the function setting of the router 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The method includes the following steps:

Step 400: Input the preset reference value by using the input module 22.

Step 402: The central processing unit 14 transmits the information of the preset reference value to the timer 181 of the power management module 18, so that the control module 185 can use the preset reference value stored by the memory 182 of the timer 181. The power transmission of the power module 16 is adjusted through the power drive module 183.

The above steps will be described in detail herein. When the power management module 18 is in the startup state, the user can adjust the preset reference value according to the needs. For example, the router 10 can have a preset interface program, and the interface program includes timing information such as the current time, the preset shutdown date, and the preset shutdown period. Therefore, the user can select the suitable requirement through the input module 22. Timing options. The parameter selection of the interface program may not be limited to the foregoing embodiment, depending on actual needs. After the user sets the preset reference value that meets the requirements, the central processing unit 14 can transmit the information of the preset reference value to the timer 181 of the power management module 18 for storage. Since the timer 181 itself has instant time information, when the system time of the router 10 meets the preset reference value, the control module 185 can interpret the information of the timer 181 to perform step 306 of the foregoing method, and start up according to the set timing. Or turn off the function of router 10.

Compared with the prior art, the router of the present invention includes an internal power management module, and the user can adjust and change the preset reference value of the power management module through the input module (the preset start or stop timing). The power management module has a timer that displays instant time information, and a memory that stores preset reference values. When the system time of the router meets the preset reference value, the control module of the power management module can be used to control the power supply of the power module to the central processor through the power drive module, and to start or close according to the set timing. The function of the router. In summary, the router of the present invention can be automatically turned on or off at a specific time according to the user's setting, thereby saving power, reducing the operation loss of the electronic components, extending the service life of the router, and avoiding the router being started for a long time. The disadvantage of poor network connection quality.

The above are only the embodiments of the present invention, and all changes and modifications made by the scope of the present invention should be within the scope of the present invention.

10. . . router

12. . . Network module

14. . . CPU

16. . . Power module

18. . . Power management module

181. . . Timer

182. . . Memory

183. . . Power drive module

185. . . Control module

187. . . Auxiliary power

20. . . Toggle switch

twenty two. . . Input module

Steps 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310

Steps 400, 402

FIG. 1 is a schematic functional block diagram of a router according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a power management module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing the operation of the router according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the operation of the function setting of the router according to the embodiment of the present invention.

10. . . router

12. . . Network module

14. . . CPU

16. . . Power module

18. . . Power management module

20. . . Toggle switch

twenty two. . . Input module

Claims (15)

A router capable of adjusting a switching sequence includes: a network module; a central processing unit coupled to the network module for controlling the network module to transmit a network signal; and a power module And coupled to the central processing unit for transmitting power to the central processing unit; and a power management module coupled to the central processing unit and the power supply module, the power management module is used to The reference value is used to control the power transmission between the central processing unit and the power module to adjust the timing of starting and shutting down the network module. The router of claim 1, further comprising: a switch switchably coupled to the power module and the power management module in a switchable manner, wherein the switch-on relationship transmits power from the external power source to the power source Module or the power management module. The router of claim 1, wherein the power management module includes: a timer; a power supply module coupled to the power module; and a control module coupled to the timer, the The power driving module and the central processing unit are configured to preset a reference value according to one of the timers, and control the power transmission of the power module through the power driving module. The router of claim 3, wherein the power management module further includes: an auxiliary power source coupled to the timer. The router of claim 2 or 3, wherein the power supply module is coupled to the power module and the switch for connecting the switch to the power management module according to the control module One of the control signals controls the power transmission of the power module. The router of claim 3, wherein the timer comprises a memory for storing the preset reference value. The router of claim 3 or 6, wherein the preset reference value is a time series information. The router of claim 3, wherein the timer is a real-time clock module. The router of claim 3, further comprising: an input module coupled to the central processing unit, the input module is configured to input the preset reference value, and is stored by the central processing unit The timer. A method for adjusting a switching sequence of a router, comprising: operating a switch to activate a power management module; and the power management module controls power transmission of the power module according to a preset reference value; And the power module transmits power to a central processor via the power management module to drive a network module to transmit a network signal. The method of claim 10, further comprising: operating the switch to turn off the power management module, so that the power module directly transmits power to the central processor. The method of claim 10, wherein the power management module controls the power transmission of the power module according to the preset reference value to further include: a control module transmitting a shutdown signal to the power module, This closes the router. The method of claim 10, wherein the power management module controls the power transmission of the power module according to the preset reference value to further include: a control module transmitting a start signal to the power module, The power module is driven to transmit power to the central processor. The method of claim 10, further comprising: adjusting the preset reference value. The method of claim 14, wherein the adjusting the preset reference value further comprises: inputting the preset reference value by using an input module; and storing, by the central processor, the preset reference value to the power management module One of the memories.