TW201443623A - Electronic device and fan control method thereof - Google Patents

Electronic device and fan control method thereof Download PDF

Info

Publication number
TW201443623A
TW201443623A TW102115728A TW102115728A TW201443623A TW 201443623 A TW201443623 A TW 201443623A TW 102115728 A TW102115728 A TW 102115728A TW 102115728 A TW102115728 A TW 102115728A TW 201443623 A TW201443623 A TW 201443623A
Authority
TW
Taiwan
Prior art keywords
fan
noise
value
portable device
temperature
Prior art date
Application number
TW102115728A
Other languages
Chinese (zh)
Inventor
Mou-Chi Liu
Hui-Lian Chang
Yu-Hsu Pei
Po-Hsiang Chang
Yi-Fu Chen
Po-I Shih
Hsin-Pei Tsai
Ming-Che Weng
Po-Hsien Yang
Original Assignee
Compal Electronics Inc
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Compal Electronics Inc filed Critical Compal Electronics Inc
Priority to TW102115728A priority Critical patent/TW201443623A/en
Priority to CN201310186258.0A priority patent/CN104131989A/en
Publication of TW201443623A publication Critical patent/TW201443623A/en

Links

Landscapes

  • Cooling Or The Like Of Electrical Apparatus (AREA)
  • Control Of Positive-Displacement Air Blowers (AREA)

Abstract

A fan control method suitable for an electronic device including a portable device and a docking station is provided, wherein the portable device includes a first fan and the docking station includes a second fan. The fan control method includes following steps: determining whether a sensing signal from the docking station is received so as to switch the portable device to a notebook mode or a pad mode; and, dynamically adjusting rotation speed of the first fan and the second fan according to a first noise-versus-temperature table and a inner temperature value of the portable device in the notebook mode.

Description

電子裝置與其風扇控制方法 Electronic device and fan control method thereof

本發明是有關於一種電子裝置與其風扇控制方法,且特別是有關於一種具有可攜式裝置與擴充底座的電子裝置與其風扇控制方法。 The present invention relates to an electronic device and a fan control method thereof, and more particularly to an electronic device having a portable device and a docking station and a fan control method thereof.

可攜式裝置(例如:平板電腦)可透過與擴充底座的結合來擴充其使用功能。此外,當可攜式裝置與擴充底座結合時,可攜式裝置除了可以利用其內部的風扇來進行散熱以外,其也可利用擴充底座中的風扇來進行散熱。然而,就現有技術而言,可攜式裝置中的風扇與擴充底座中的風扇,兩者的操作機制往往是相互獨立的。因此,現有技術無法因應可攜式裝置的操作狀態來協調兩風扇的轉速,進而影響可攜式裝置的操作效能。此外,當兩風扇同時運作時,兩風扇往往會產生大量的噪音,進而造成使用者的不舒適感。 Portable devices (eg tablets) can be expanded with the docking station to expand their use. In addition, when the portable device is combined with the docking station, the portable device can utilize the fan in the docking station to dissipate heat, in addition to using the internal fan. However, in the prior art, the operating mechanism of the fan in the portable device and the fan in the docking station are often independent of each other. Therefore, the prior art cannot coordinate the rotational speeds of the two fans in response to the operating state of the portable device, thereby affecting the operational performance of the portable device. In addition, when the two fans operate at the same time, the two fans tend to generate a large amount of noise, which causes user discomfort.

本發明提供一種電子裝置與其風扇控制方法,可在筆電模式下依據內部溫度值來設定第一噪音值與第二噪音值。藉此,將可提升可攜式裝置的操作效能,並兼顧到使用者的舒適感。 The invention provides an electronic device and a fan control method thereof, which can set a first noise value and a second noise value according to an internal temperature value in a notebook mode. Thereby, the operational performance of the portable device can be improved, and the comfort of the user can be taken into consideration.

本發明的風扇控制方法,適用於包括可攜式裝置與擴充底座的電子裝置,其中可攜式裝置包括第一風扇,擴充底座包括第二風扇,且所述風扇控制方法包括下列步驟:判別是否接收到來自擴充底座的感應訊號,以將可攜式裝置切換至筆電模式或是平板模式;以及,在筆電模式下,根據第一噪音溫度對照表與可攜式裝置的內部溫度值,動態地調整第一風扇與第二風扇的轉速。 The fan control method of the present invention is applicable to an electronic device including a portable device and a docking station, wherein the portable device includes a first fan, the docking station includes a second fan, and the fan control method includes the following steps: determining whether Receiving an inductive signal from the docking station to switch the portable device to the notebook mode or the tablet mode; and, in the pen mode, according to the first noise temperature table and the internal temperature value of the portable device, The rotational speeds of the first fan and the second fan are dynamically adjusted.

本發明的電子裝置包括可攜式裝置與擴充底座。可攜式裝置包括處理器、第一控制器與第一風扇,且擴充底座包括第二風扇。其中,可攜式裝置判別是否接收到來自擴充底座的感應訊號,並依據判別結果切換至筆電模式或是平板模式。此外,在筆電模式下,可攜式裝置根據第一噪音溫度對照表與內部溫度值,動態地調整第一風扇與第二風扇的轉速。 The electronic device of the present invention includes a portable device and a docking station. The portable device includes a processor, a first controller and a first fan, and the docking station includes a second fan. The portable device determines whether the sensing signal from the docking station is received, and switches to the laptop mode or the tablet mode according to the determination result. In addition, in the notebook mode, the portable device dynamically adjusts the rotational speeds of the first fan and the second fan according to the first noise temperature comparison table and the internal temperature value.

從另一觀點來看,本發明的風扇控制方法,適用於包括可攜式裝置與擴充底座的電子裝置,其中可攜式裝置包括第一風扇,擴充底座包括第二風扇,且所述風扇控制方法包括下列步驟:判別是否接收到來自擴充底座的感應訊號,以將可攜式裝置切換至筆電模式或是平板模式;以及,當可攜式裝置由筆電模式切換至平板模式時,將第一風扇的轉速調整至第一風扇的最大額定轉 速。 From another point of view, the fan control method of the present invention is applicable to an electronic device including a portable device and a docking station, wherein the portable device includes a first fan, the docking station includes a second fan, and the fan controls The method includes the following steps: determining whether an inductive signal from the docking station is received to switch the portable device to the notebook mode or the tablet mode; and when the portable device is switched from the notebook mode to the tablet mode, The rotation speed of the first fan is adjusted to the maximum rated rotation of the first fan speed.

基於上述,本發明可依據可攜式裝置的內部溫度值來同時設定第一風扇的第一噪音值與第二風扇的第二噪音值。藉此,在筆電模式下,將可依據可攜式裝置的操作狀態來動態地調整兩風扇的轉速,並可在調整兩風扇之轉速的同時兼顧到兩風扇所產生的噪音。 Based on the above, the present invention can simultaneously set the first noise value of the first fan and the second noise value of the second fan according to the internal temperature value of the portable device. Thereby, in the notebook mode, the rotational speeds of the two fans can be dynamically adjusted according to the operating state of the portable device, and the noise generated by the two fans can be taken into consideration while adjusting the rotational speed of the two fans.

為讓本發明的上述特徵和優點能更明顯易懂,下文特舉實施例,並配合所附圖式作詳細說明如下。 The above described features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description.

10‧‧‧電子裝置 10‧‧‧Electronic devices

100‧‧‧可攜式裝置 100‧‧‧ portable device

200‧‧‧擴充底座 200‧‧‧Expansion base

201‧‧‧凹槽 201‧‧‧ Groove

110‧‧‧第一風扇 110‧‧‧First fan

120‧‧‧處理器 120‧‧‧ processor

130‧‧‧溫度感測器 130‧‧‧temperature sensor

140‧‧‧第一控制器 140‧‧‧First controller

150‧‧‧基本輸入輸出系統 150‧‧‧Basic input and output system

210‧‧‧第二風扇 210‧‧‧second fan

220‧‧‧第二控制器 220‧‧‧second controller

S410~S490、S471~S473‧‧‧圖4之流程圖中的各步驟 S410~S490, S471~S473‧‧‧ steps in the flow chart of Figure 4

S610~S690、S671~S673‧‧‧圖6之流程圖中的各步驟 S610~S690, S671~S673‧‧‧ steps in the flowchart of Figure 6

S710~S790‧‧‧圖7之流程圖中的各步驟 S710~S790‧‧‧Steps in the flow chart of Figure 7

圖1與圖2分別為依據本發明一實施例之電子裝置的結構示意圖。 1 and 2 are schematic structural views of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention, respectively.

圖3為依據本發明一實施例之電子裝置在筆電模式下的方塊示意圖。 3 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a notebook mode according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖4為依據本發明一實施例之在筆電模式下的風扇控制方法流程圖。 4 is a flow chart of a fan control method in a notebook mode according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖5為依據本發明一實施例之電子裝置在平板模式下的方塊示意圖。 FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a tablet mode according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖6為依據本發明一實施例之在平板模式下的風扇控制方法流程圖。 6 is a flow chart of a fan control method in a tablet mode according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖7為依據本發明一實施例的風扇控制方法流程圖。 FIG. 7 is a flow chart of a fan control method according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖1與圖2分別為依據本發明一實施例之電子裝置的結構示意圖。如圖1所示,電子裝置10包括可攜式裝置100與擴充底座200。其中,可攜式裝置100例如是一平板電腦(Tablet PC)或是具有獨立運算及顯示功能的可攜式裝置,在此並未限制可攜式裝置100的種類。此外,可攜式裝置100適於可拆卸地組裝於擴充底座200。舉例來說,擴充底座200包括凹槽201,且可攜式裝置100可插入至凹槽201中,以與擴充底座200電性相連。再者,如圖2所示,可攜式裝置100也可自擴充底座200拆卸,以與擴充底座200電性分離。 1 and 2 are schematic structural views of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention, respectively. As shown in FIG. 1 , the electronic device 10 includes a portable device 100 and a docking station 200 . The portable device 100 is, for example, a tablet PC or a portable device with independent computing and display functions. The type of the portable device 100 is not limited herein. In addition, the portable device 100 is adapted to be detachably assembled to the docking station 200. For example, the docking station 200 includes a recess 201, and the portable device 100 can be inserted into the recess 201 to be electrically connected to the docking station 200. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2 , the portable device 100 can also be detached from the expansion base 200 to be electrically separated from the expansion base 200 .

換言之,可攜式裝置100可與擴充底座200電性相連或是電性分離。此外,當可攜式裝置100插入擴充底座200時,亦即當可攜式裝置100與擴充底座200電性相連時,可攜式裝置100將可接收到來自擴充底座200的感應訊號,並依據感應訊號切換至一筆電模式(NB mode)。此時,擴充底座200將用以作為可攜式裝置100的延伸套件,並用以擴充可攜式裝置100的使用功能。 In other words, the portable device 100 can be electrically connected or electrically separated from the docking station 200. In addition, when the portable device 100 is inserted into the docking station 200, that is, when the portable device 100 is electrically connected to the docking station 200, the portable device 100 can receive the sensing signal from the docking station 200, and according to The sensing signal is switched to the NB mode. At this time, the docking station 200 will be used as an extension kit of the portable device 100 and used to expand the use function of the portable device 100.

相對地,當可攜式裝置100脫離擴充底座200時,亦即當可攜式裝置100與擴充底座200電性分離時,可攜式裝置100將無法接收到來自擴充底座200的感應訊號,進而切換至一平板模式(PAD mode)。換言之,在操作上,可攜式裝置100會判別是否接收到來自擴充底座200的感應訊號,並依據判別結果而切換至筆電模式或是平板模式。其中,當接收到來自擴充底座200的 感應訊號時,可攜式裝置100將切換至筆電模式。反之,當無法接收到來自擴充底座200的感應訊號時,可攜式裝置100將切換至平板模式。 In contrast, when the portable device 100 is detached from the docking station 200, that is, when the portable device 100 is electrically separated from the docking station 200, the portable device 100 cannot receive the sensing signal from the docking station 200. Switch to a flat mode (PAD mode). In other words, in operation, the portable device 100 determines whether the sensing signal from the docking station 200 is received, and switches to the laptop mode or the tablet mode according to the determination result. Wherein, when receiving from the docking station 200 When the signal is sensed, the portable device 100 will switch to the notebook mode. Conversely, when the inductive signal from the docking station 200 cannot be received, the portable device 100 will switch to the tablet mode.

更進一步來看,可攜式裝置100包括第一風扇110,且擴充底座200包括第二風扇210,其中第一風扇110的散熱能力小於第二風扇210的散熱能力。在操作上,當可攜式裝置100切換至筆電模式時,可攜式裝置100將可同時利用第一風扇110與第二風扇210進行散熱。相對地,當可攜式裝置100切換至平板模式時,可攜式裝置100將可透過第一風扇110進行散熱。 Further, the portable device 100 includes a first fan 110, and the docking station 200 includes a second fan 210, wherein the heat dissipation capability of the first fan 110 is smaller than the heat dissipation capability of the second fan 210. In operation, when the portable device 100 is switched to the notebook mode, the portable device 100 can simultaneously utilize the first fan 110 and the second fan 210 to dissipate heat. In contrast, when the portable device 100 is switched to the tablet mode, the portable device 100 will be able to dissipate heat through the first fan 110.

為了致使本領域具有通常知識者能更加了解可攜式裝置100在筆電模式下對風扇所進行的控制,圖3為依據本發明一實施例之電子裝置在筆電模式下的方塊示意圖,圖4為依據本發明一實施例之在筆電模式下的風扇控制方法流程圖,以下將參照圖3與圖4對電子裝置10在筆電模式下的操作進行更進一步地說明。 3 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a notebook mode according to an embodiment of the invention, in order to enable a person skilled in the art to better understand the control of the fan in the notebook mode. 4 is a flowchart of a fan control method in a notebook mode according to an embodiment of the present invention. The operation of the electronic device 10 in the notebook mode will be further described below with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

如圖3所示,可攜式裝置100更包括處理器120、溫度感測器130、第一控制器140以及基本輸入輸出系統(Basic Input Output System,簡稱BIOS)150。其中,處理器120包括中央處理單元(central processing unit,簡稱CPU)。第一控制器140可例如是一嵌入式控制器(embedded controller)。擴充底座200更包括第二控制器220,且第二控制器220也可例如是一嵌入式控制器。此外,如圖3所示,當可攜式裝置100插入擴充底座200時,第一控制器140將可透過凹槽201中的連接介面(未繪示出)電性連接擴 充底座200中的第二風扇210與第二控制器220。 As shown in FIG. 3, the portable device 100 further includes a processor 120, a temperature sensor 130, a first controller 140, and a Basic Input Output System (BIOS) 150. The processor 120 includes a central processing unit (CPU). The first controller 140 can be, for example, an embedded controller. The docking station 200 further includes a second controller 220, and the second controller 220 can also be, for example, an embedded controller. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, when the portable device 100 is inserted into the docking station 200, the first controller 140 electrically connects the connection interface (not shown) in the permeable recess 201. The second fan 210 in the base 200 is filled with the second controller 220.

請同時參照圖3與圖4。當可攜式裝置100插入擴充底座200時,亦即當可攜式裝置100與擴充底座200電性相連時,如步驟S410所示,可攜式裝置100將可依據來自擴充底座200的感應訊號而切換至筆電模式。此外,如步驟S420所示,溫度感測器130會偵測可攜式裝置100的溫度以產生一內部溫度值,且溫度感測器130會不斷地更新內部溫度值。再者,如步驟S430所示,第一控制器140會判別內部溫度值是否大於溫度臨界值。換言之,在筆電模式下,可利用溫度感測器130偵測可攜式裝置100的溫度以取得內部溫度值,並可透過第一控制器140來進一步地判別內部溫度值是否大於溫度臨界值。 Please refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 at the same time. When the portable device 100 is inserted into the docking station 200, that is, when the portable device 100 is electrically connected to the docking station 200, as shown in step S410, the portable device 100 can be based on the sensing signal from the docking station 200. Switch to the notebook mode. In addition, as shown in step S420, the temperature sensor 130 detects the temperature of the portable device 100 to generate an internal temperature value, and the temperature sensor 130 continuously updates the internal temperature value. Furthermore, as shown in step S430, the first controller 140 determines whether the internal temperature value is greater than a temperature threshold. In other words, in the notebook mode, the temperature sensor 130 can be used to detect the temperature of the portable device 100 to obtain an internal temperature value, and the first controller 140 can be further used to determine whether the internal temperature value is greater than a temperature threshold. .

當內部溫度值不大於溫度臨界值時,如步驟S440所示,第一控制器140將判別是否需要提升處理器120的運作效能。此外,當判別結果為需要提升處理器120的運作效能時,如步驟S450所示,第一控制器140將產生一控制訊號,以提升處理器120的運作效能。其中,處理器120的運作效能可例如是處理器120的時脈頻率,且處理器120的時脈頻率可例如為中央處理單元的工作頻率。此外,在一實施例中,如圖3之虛線所示,所述控制訊號會傳送至處理器120,且處理器120會根據所述控制訊號調整其運作效能。 When the internal temperature value is not greater than the temperature threshold, as shown in step S440, the first controller 140 determines whether it is necessary to improve the operational performance of the processor 120. In addition, when the result of the determination is that the performance of the processor 120 needs to be improved, as shown in step S450, the first controller 140 generates a control signal to improve the operational performance of the processor 120. The operating performance of the processor 120 can be, for example, the clock frequency of the processor 120, and the clock frequency of the processor 120 can be, for example, the operating frequency of the central processing unit. In addition, in an embodiment, as shown by the dotted line in FIG. 3, the control signal is transmitted to the processor 120, and the processor 120 adjusts its operational performance according to the control signal.

再者,在另一實施例中,如圖3之實線所示,所述控制訊號會傳送至基本輸入輸出系統150,且基本輸入輸出系統150 會根據所述控制訊號來控制處理器120,以致使處理器120調整其運作效能。換言之,第一控制器140可透過基本輸入輸出系統150來控制處理器120。然而,在實際應用上,本領域具有通常知識者也可利用一應用程式單元來取代基本輸入輸出系統150,並透過所述應用程式單元來控制處理器120。 Moreover, in another embodiment, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 3, the control signal is transmitted to the basic input/output system 150, and the basic input/output system 150 The processor 120 is controlled based on the control signal to cause the processor 120 to adjust its operational performance. In other words, the first controller 140 can control the processor 120 through the basic input output system 150. However, in practical applications, those skilled in the art can also use an application unit to replace the basic input and output system 150 and control the processor 120 through the application unit.

當判別結果為不需要提升處理器120的運作效能時,或是當處理器120的運作效能被提升之後,如步驟S460所示,第一控制器140將依據內部溫度值與一第一噪音溫度對照表來設定第一風扇110的第一噪音值與第二風扇210的第二噪音值,以調整第一風扇110與第二風扇210的轉速。 When the result of the determination is that the performance of the processor 120 is not required to be improved, or after the operational performance of the processor 120 is improved, as shown in step S460, the first controller 140 will be based on the internal temperature value and a first noise temperature. The first noise value of the first fan 110 and the second noise value of the second fan 210 are set in a comparison table to adjust the rotational speeds of the first fan 110 and the second fan 210.

舉例來說,第一控制器140內存有一第一噪音溫度對照表,且所述第一噪音溫度對照表中記錄著多個預設溫度值、多個第一預設噪音值與多個第二預設噪音值,且每一預設溫度值對應一第一預設噪音值與一第二預設噪音值。此外,在一實施例中,如圖3之實線所示,第一控制器140會依據內部溫度值比對所述多個預設溫度值,並依據比對結果從所述多個第一預設噪音值中擇一來設定第一噪音值,並從所述多個第二預設噪音值中擇一來設定第二噪音值。再者,第一控制器140會依據第一噪音值來調整第一風扇110的轉速,並利用第二噪音值來調整第二風扇210的轉速。 For example, the first controller 140 has a first noise temperature comparison table, and the first noise temperature comparison table records a plurality of preset temperature values, a plurality of first preset noise values, and a plurality of second The preset noise value is preset, and each preset temperature value corresponds to a first preset noise value and a second preset noise value. In addition, in an embodiment, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 3, the first controller 140 compares the plurality of preset temperature values according to the internal temperature value, and according to the comparison result, the plurality of first The first noise value is set by selecting one of the preset noise values, and the second noise value is set by selecting one of the plurality of second preset noise values. Moreover, the first controller 140 adjusts the rotation speed of the first fan 110 according to the first noise value, and adjusts the rotation speed of the second fan 210 by using the second noise value.

此外,在另一實施例中,如圖3之虛線所示,第一控制器140與第二控制器220分別存有一第一噪音溫度對照表。第一 控制器140會依據內部溫度值與其內部的第一噪音溫度對照表來設定第一噪音值,並利用第一噪音值來調整第一風扇110的轉速。再者,第一控制器140會將內部溫度值傳送至第二控制器220。第二控制器220將依據內部溫度值與其內部的第一噪音溫度對照表來設定第二噪音值,並利用第二噪音值來調整第二風扇210的轉速。藉此,第一控制器140可透過第二控制器220來調整第二風扇210的轉速。 In addition, in another embodiment, as shown by the dotted line in FIG. 3, the first controller 140 and the second controller 220 respectively have a first noise temperature comparison table. the first The controller 140 sets the first noise value according to the internal temperature value and the internal first noise temperature comparison table, and adjusts the rotation speed of the first fan 110 by using the first noise value. Furthermore, the first controller 140 transmits the internal temperature value to the second controller 220. The second controller 220 sets the second noise value according to the internal temperature value and the internal first noise temperature comparison table, and adjusts the rotation speed of the second fan 210 by using the second noise value. Thereby, the first controller 140 can adjust the rotation speed of the second fan 210 through the second controller 220.

值得一提的是,第一噪音溫度對照表中的預設噪音值是經過最佳化的調整,進而致使第一風扇110與第二風扇210可在一解熱能力(cooling ability)下具有最小的噪音,進而致使可攜式裝置100可以提供使用者舒適的操作環境。舉例來說,如表(一)所示,在同一解熱能力下,第一預設噪音值與第二預設噪音值具有多種不同的組合,且針對不同的組合可透一運算式計算出在每一種組合下的一總噪音值。其中,所述運算式可例如為 ,且NZ為總噪音值,NX為第一預設噪音值, 且NY為第二預設噪音值。 It is worth mentioning that the preset noise value in the first noise temperature comparison table is an optimized adjustment, so that the first fan 110 and the second fan 210 can have a minimum under a cooling ability. The noise, in turn, causes the portable device 100 to provide a comfortable operating environment for the user. For example, as shown in Table (1), under the same anti-heating capability, the first preset noise value and the second preset noise value have different combinations, and the different combinations can be calculated through an arithmetic expression. A total noise value for each combination. Wherein, the arithmetic expression can be, for example, And N Z is the total noise value, N X is the first preset noise value, and N Y is the second preset noise value.

依據表(一)來看,在解熱能力為5W的情況下,依據預設噪音值的多種不同組合可計算出多筆總噪音值。其中,在各種不同組合下,第一預設噪音值與第二預設噪音值皆小於一噪音臨界值(例如:38dB)。此外,如表(一)所示,當第一預設噪音值為25dB,且第二預設噪音值為28dB時,可取得在解熱能力為5W下的最小總噪音值(例如:29.76dB)。因此,就第一噪音溫度對照表而言,當預設溫度值為40℃時,所對應的第一預設噪音值將被設定為25dB,且所對應的第二預設噪音值被設定為28dB。 According to the table (1), in the case of the anti-heating capacity of 5 W, a plurality of total noise values can be calculated according to various combinations of preset noise values. Wherein, in various combinations, the first preset noise value and the second preset noise value are both less than a noise threshold (eg, 38 dB). In addition, as shown in Table (1), when the first preset noise value is 25 dB and the second preset noise value is 28 dB, the minimum total noise value at the heat-dissipating capability of 5 W can be obtained (for example, 29.76 dB). . Therefore, in the first noise temperature comparison table, when the preset temperature value is 40 ° C, the corresponding first preset noise value will be set to 25 dB, and the corresponding second preset noise value is set to 28dB.

當調整完兩風扇的轉速後,如步驟S480所示,第一控制器140會判別可攜式裝置100是否維持在筆電模式下。倘若可攜式裝置100是持續地維持在筆電模式下,則將回到步驟S420,以持續地利用溫度感測器130來偵測可攜式裝置100的溫度,並持續地更新內部溫度值。反之,倘若可攜式裝置100與擴充底座200電性分離時,第一控制器140將執行步驟S490,以結束筆電模式。 After the rotation speeds of the two fans are adjusted, as shown in step S480, the first controller 140 determines whether the portable device 100 is maintained in the notebook mode. If the portable device 100 is continuously maintained in the notebook mode, it will return to step S420 to continuously use the temperature sensor 130 to detect the temperature of the portable device 100 and continuously update the internal temperature value. . On the other hand, if the portable device 100 is electrically separated from the docking station 200, the first controller 140 will execute step S490 to end the notebook mode.

在實際應用上,使用者可能會不斷地開啟可攜式裝置100中的應用功能,進而導致可攜式裝置100的溫度不斷地上升。此時,溫度感測器130會依據偵測結果不斷地提高內部溫度值。此外,在內部溫度值持續升高至溫度臨界值的期間內,如步驟S450與S460所示,可攜式裝置100將適時地提升處理器120的運作效能,並且同時調整第一風扇110與第二風扇210的轉速。 In practical applications, the user may continuously turn on the application function in the portable device 100, thereby causing the temperature of the portable device 100 to continuously rise. At this time, the temperature sensor 130 continuously increases the internal temperature value according to the detection result. In addition, during the period in which the internal temperature value continues to rise to the temperature threshold, as shown in steps S450 and S460, the portable device 100 will timely improve the operational performance of the processor 120, and simultaneously adjust the first fan 110 and the first The rotational speed of the two fans 210.

另一方面,當內部溫度值大於溫度臨界值時,如步驟S470所示,第一控制器140將利用噪音臨界值比對第一噪音值與第二 噪音值,以降低處理器120的運作效能或是參照第一噪音溫度對照表增加第一風扇110與第二風扇210的轉速。就步驟S470的細部流程來看,如步驟S471所示,第一控制器140會判別第一噪音值與第二噪音值是否大於噪音臨界值。 On the other hand, when the internal temperature value is greater than the temperature threshold, as shown in step S470, the first controller 140 compares the noise threshold with the first noise value and the second The noise value is used to reduce the operating efficiency of the processor 120 or to increase the rotational speeds of the first fan 110 and the second fan 210 with reference to the first noise temperature comparison table. As seen in the detailed flow of step S470, as shown in step S471, the first controller 140 determines whether the first noise value and the second noise value are greater than the noise threshold.

當第一噪音值與第二噪音值大於噪音臨界值時,如步驟S473所示,第一控制器140將產生一限制訊號,以降低處理器120的運作效能。舉例來說,在一實施例中,如圖3之虛線所示,所述限制訊號會傳送至處理器120,且處理器120會根據所述限制訊號降低其運作效能。再者,在另一實施例中,如圖3之實線所示,所述限制訊號會傳送至基本輸入輸出系統150,且基本輸入輸出系統150會根據所述限制訊號來控制處理器120,以致使處理器120降低其運作效能。 When the first noise value and the second noise value are greater than the noise threshold, the first controller 140 generates a limit signal to reduce the operating efficiency of the processor 120, as shown in step S473. For example, in an embodiment, as shown by the dashed line in FIG. 3, the limit signal is transmitted to the processor 120, and the processor 120 reduces its operational efficiency according to the limit signal. Furthermore, in another embodiment, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 3, the limit signal is transmitted to the basic input/output system 150, and the basic input/output system 150 controls the processor 120 according to the limit signal. So that the processor 120 reduces its operational efficiency.

當第一噪音值與第二噪音值不大於噪音臨界值時,如步驟S472所示,第一控制器140將參照第一噪音溫度對照表增加第一噪音值與第二噪音值,以增加第一風扇與第二風扇的轉速。此外,當增加完兩風扇的轉速後,或是當處理器120的運作效能降低後,如步驟S480所示,第一控制器140會判別可攜式裝置100是否維持在筆電模式下,並依據判別結果回到步驟S420或是步驟S490。 When the first noise value and the second noise value are not greater than the noise threshold, as shown in step S472, the first controller 140 increases the first noise value and the second noise value with reference to the first noise temperature comparison table to increase the number. The speed of a fan and the second fan. In addition, after the speed of the two fans is increased, or after the performance of the processor 120 is reduced, as shown in step S480, the first controller 140 determines whether the portable device 100 is maintained in the notebook mode, and The process returns to step S420 or step S490 according to the discrimination result.

換言之,在筆電模式下,當可攜式裝置100的溫度超過溫度臨界值時,如步驟S472與S473所示,可攜式裝置100將增加第一風扇110與第二風扇210的轉速或是降低處理器120的運 作效能,以藉此致使可攜式裝置100的溫度得以降低。 In other words, in the notebook mode, when the temperature of the portable device 100 exceeds the temperature threshold, as shown in steps S472 and S473, the portable device 100 increases the rotational speed of the first fan 110 and the second fan 210 or Reduce the operation of the processor 120 Efforts are made to thereby cause the temperature of the portable device 100 to be lowered.

為了致使本領域具有通常知識者能更加了解可攜式裝置100在平板模式下對風扇所進行的控制,圖5為依據本發明一實施例之電子裝置在平板模式下的方塊示意圖,圖6為依據本發明一實施例之在平板模式下的風扇控制方法流程圖,以下將參照圖5與圖6對電子裝置10在平板模式下的操作進行更進一步地說明。 In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the control of the fan in the tablet mode of the portable device 100, FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the electronic device in the tablet mode according to an embodiment of the invention, FIG. According to a flowchart of a fan control method in a tablet mode according to an embodiment of the present invention, the operation of the electronic device 10 in the tablet mode will be further described below with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.

請同時參照圖5與圖6。當可攜式裝置100脫離擴充底座200時,可攜式裝置100與擴充底座200將電性分離。此時,如步驟S610所示,可攜式裝置100將無法接收到來自擴充底座200的感應訊號,進而切換至平板模式。此外,如步驟S620所示,溫度感測器130會偵測可攜式裝置100的溫度以產生內部溫度值,且溫度感測器130會不斷地更新內部溫度值。再者,如步驟S630所示,第一控制器140會判別內部溫度值是否大於溫度臨界值。 Please refer to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 at the same time. When the portable device 100 is detached from the docking station 200, the portable device 100 and the docking station 200 are electrically separated. At this time, as shown in step S610, the portable device 100 will not be able to receive the sensing signal from the docking station 200, and then switch to the tablet mode. In addition, as shown in step S620, the temperature sensor 130 detects the temperature of the portable device 100 to generate an internal temperature value, and the temperature sensor 130 continuously updates the internal temperature value. Furthermore, as shown in step S630, the first controller 140 determines whether the internal temperature value is greater than a temperature threshold.

當內部溫度值不大於溫度臨界值時,如步驟S640所示,第一控制器140將判別是否需要提升處理器120的運作效能。此外,當判別結果為需要提升處理器120的運作效能時,如步驟S650與S660所示,第一控制器140會先產生一控制訊號以調整處理器120的運作效能,之後第一控制器140將依據內部溫度值與一第二噪音溫度對照表來設定第一風扇110的第一噪音值以調整第一風扇110的轉速。此外,當判別結果為不需要提升處理器120的運作效能時,第一控制器140也將執行步驟S660,以依據內部溫度值與第二噪音溫度對照表來設定第一噪音值,並據以調整第一風 扇110的轉速。 When the internal temperature value is not greater than the temperature threshold, as shown in step S640, the first controller 140 determines whether it is necessary to improve the operational performance of the processor 120. In addition, when the result of the determination is that the performance of the processor 120 needs to be improved, as shown in steps S650 and S660, the first controller 140 first generates a control signal to adjust the operational performance of the processor 120, and then the first controller 140. The first noise value of the first fan 110 is set according to the internal temperature value and a second noise temperature comparison table to adjust the rotational speed of the first fan 110. In addition, when the result of the determination is that the performance of the processor 120 is not required to be improved, the first controller 140 will also perform step S660 to set the first noise value according to the internal temperature value and the second noise temperature comparison table, and accordingly Adjust the first wind The speed of the fan 110.

舉例來說,第一控制器140內存有一第二噪音溫度對照表,且所述第二噪音溫度對照表中記錄著多個預設溫度值與多個預設噪音值,且每一預設溫度值對應一預設噪音值。在操作上,第一控制器140會依據內部溫度值比對所述多個預設溫度值,並依據比對結果從所述預設噪音值中擇一來設定第一噪音值。此外,第一控制器140會依據第一噪音值來調整第一風扇110的轉速。 For example, the first controller 140 has a second noise temperature comparison table, and the second noise temperature comparison table records a plurality of preset temperature values and a plurality of preset noise values, and each preset temperature The value corresponds to a preset noise value. In operation, the first controller 140 compares the plurality of preset temperature values according to the internal temperature value, and selects the first noise value according to the comparison result. In addition, the first controller 140 adjusts the rotational speed of the first fan 110 according to the first noise value.

此外,當調整完第一風扇110的轉速後,如步驟S680所示,第一控制器140會判別可攜式裝置100是否維持在平板模式下。倘若可攜式裝置100是持續地維持在平板模式下,則將回到步驟S620,以持續地利用溫度感測器130來偵測可攜式裝置100的溫度,並持續地更新內部溫度值。反之,倘若可攜式裝置100與擴充底座200電性相連時,第一控制器140將執行步驟S690,以結束平板模式。 In addition, after the rotation speed of the first fan 110 is adjusted, as shown in step S680, the first controller 140 determines whether the portable device 100 is maintained in the tablet mode. If the portable device 100 is continuously maintained in the tablet mode, it will return to step S620 to continuously use the temperature sensor 130 to detect the temperature of the portable device 100 and continuously update the internal temperature value. On the other hand, if the portable device 100 is electrically connected to the docking station 200, the first controller 140 will execute step S690 to end the tablet mode.

藉此,在平板模式下,當可攜式裝置100的溫度持續升高至溫度臨界值的期間內,如步驟S650與S660所示,可攜式裝置100將適時地提升處理器120的運作效能,並且調整第一風扇110的轉速。 Therefore, in the tablet mode, during the period in which the temperature of the portable device 100 continues to rise to the temperature threshold, as shown in steps S650 and S660, the portable device 100 will timely improve the operating efficiency of the processor 120. And adjusting the rotational speed of the first fan 110.

另一方面,當內部溫度值大於溫度臨界值時,如步驟S670所示,第一控制器140將利用噪音臨界值比對第一噪音值,以降低處理器120的運作效能或是參照第二噪音溫度對照表增加第一 風扇110的轉速。就步驟S670的細部流程來看,如步驟S671所示,第一控制器140會判別第一噪音值是否大於噪音臨界值。 On the other hand, when the internal temperature value is greater than the temperature threshold, as shown in step S670, the first controller 140 compares the first threshold value with the noise threshold to reduce the operating efficiency of the processor 120 or refer to the second Noise temperature comparison table increases first The rotational speed of the fan 110. As seen in the detailed flow of step S670, as shown in step S671, the first controller 140 determines whether the first noise value is greater than the noise threshold.

當第一噪音值大於噪音臨界值時,如步驟S673所示,第一控制器140將產生一限制訊號,以降低處理器120的運作效能。另一方面,當第一噪音值不大於噪音臨界值時,如步驟S672所示,第一控制器140將參照第二噪音溫度對照表增加第一噪音值,以增加第一風扇的轉速。此外,當增加完第一風扇的轉速後,或是當處理器120的運作效能降低後,如步驟S680所示,第一控制器140會判別可攜式裝置100是否維持在平板模式下,並依據判別結果回到步驟S620或是步驟S690。 When the first noise value is greater than the noise threshold, as shown in step S673, the first controller 140 generates a limit signal to reduce the operational efficiency of the processor 120. On the other hand, when the first noise value is not greater than the noise threshold, as shown in step S672, the first controller 140 will increase the first noise value with reference to the second noise temperature comparison table to increase the rotational speed of the first fan. In addition, after the speed of the first fan is increased, or after the performance of the processor 120 is reduced, the first controller 140 determines whether the portable device 100 is maintained in the tablet mode, as shown in step S680. The process returns to step S620 or step S690 based on the discrimination result.

換言之,在平板模式下,當可攜式裝置100的溫度超過溫度臨界值時,如步驟S672與S673所示,可攜式裝置100將增加第一風扇110的轉速或是降低處理器120的運作效能,以藉此致使可攜式裝置100的溫度得以降低。 In other words, in the tablet mode, when the temperature of the portable device 100 exceeds the temperature threshold, as shown in steps S672 and S673, the portable device 100 will increase the rotational speed of the first fan 110 or reduce the operation of the processor 120. The efficiency is such that the temperature of the portable device 100 is lowered.

值得一提的是,圖6主要是用以說明電子裝置10在平板模式下的相關操作。然而,在從筆電模式切換至平板模式的初期,電子裝置10也可因應模式的改變先對兩風扇進行初步的設定。舉例來說,圖7為依據本發明一實施例的風扇控制方法流程圖。如圖7的步驟S710所示,在一實施例中,可攜式裝置100一開始是處在筆電模式下。 It is worth mentioning that FIG. 6 is mainly used to explain the related operations of the electronic device 10 in the tablet mode. However, in the initial stage of switching from the notebook mode to the tablet mode, the electronic device 10 can also initially set the two fans in response to the change of the mode. For example, FIG. 7 is a flow chart of a fan control method according to an embodiment of the invention. As shown in step S710 of FIG. 7, in an embodiment, the portable device 100 is initially in the notebook mode.

如步驟S720所示,可攜式裝置100會判別是否接收到來自擴充底座200的感應訊號。其中,倘若可攜式裝置100無法接 收到來自擴充底座200的感應訊號時,則如步驟S730所示,可攜式裝置100將從筆電模式切換至平板模式。此外,如步驟S740所示,此時的可攜式裝置100會將第一風扇110的轉速調整至第一風扇110的最大額定轉速,以藉此貼近可攜式裝置100的散熱需求。相似地,如步驟S750所示,此時第二風扇210的轉速將被調整至第二風扇210的最大額定轉速,直到擴充底座200的溫度下降至一預定容許範圍為止。 As shown in step S720, the portable device 100 determines whether an inductive signal from the docking station 200 is received. Wherein, if the portable device 100 cannot be connected Upon receiving the sensing signal from the docking station 200, as shown in step S730, the portable device 100 will switch from the notebook mode to the tablet mode. In addition, as shown in step S740, the portable device 100 adjusts the rotational speed of the first fan 110 to the maximum rated rotational speed of the first fan 110 to thereby approach the heat dissipation requirement of the portable device 100. Similarly, as shown in step S750, the rotational speed of the second fan 210 will be adjusted to the maximum rated rotational speed of the second fan 210 until the temperature of the docking station 200 drops to a predetermined allowable range.

此外,如步驟S760所示,此時的可攜式裝置100可顯示一模式切換訊息,例如:“裝置已安全脫離擴充底座”,以藉此讓使用者瞭解可攜式裝置100的操作狀態。值得注意的是,本實施例並不限定步驟S730~S760在執行上的先後順序。此外,在可攜式裝置100顯示模式切換訊息之後,如步驟S770所示,可攜式裝置100將根據第二噪音溫度對照表與一內部溫度值,動態地調整第一風扇110的轉速。其中,圖7之步驟S770的細部流程可例如是包括圖6中的步驟S620~S670,故在此不予贅述。 In addition, as shown in step S760, the portable device 100 at this time can display a mode switching message, for example, “the device has been safely detached from the docking station”, thereby allowing the user to understand the operating state of the portable device 100. It should be noted that this embodiment does not limit the order of execution of steps S730-S760. In addition, after the portable device 100 displays the mode switching message, as shown in step S770, the portable device 100 dynamically adjusts the rotational speed of the first fan 110 according to the second noise temperature comparison table and an internal temperature value. The detailed process of step S770 of FIG. 7 may include, for example, steps S620 to S670 in FIG. 6 , and thus is not described herein.

另一方面,倘若可攜式裝置100接收到來自擴充底座200的感應訊號時,則如步驟S780所示,可攜式裝置100將維持在筆電模式下。再者,如步驟S790所示,此時的可攜式裝置100將根據第一噪音溫度對照表與內部溫度值,動態地調整第一風扇110與第二風扇210的轉速。其中,圖7之步驟S790的細部流程可例如是包括圖4中的步驟S420~S470,故在此不予贅述。 On the other hand, if the portable device 100 receives the sensing signal from the docking station 200, the portable device 100 will remain in the notebook mode as shown in step S780. Furthermore, as shown in step S790, the portable device 100 at this time dynamically adjusts the rotational speeds of the first fan 110 and the second fan 210 according to the first noise temperature comparison table and the internal temperature value. The detailed process of step S790 of FIG. 7 may include, for example, steps S420 to S470 in FIG. 4, and thus is not described herein.

綜上所述,當可攜式裝置切換至筆電模式時,本發明可 依據可攜式裝置的內部溫度值來同時設定第一風扇的第一噪音值與第二風扇的第二噪音值。藉此,本發明將可依據可攜式裝置的操作狀態來動態地調整兩風扇的轉速,並可在調整兩風扇之轉速的同時兼顧到兩風扇所產生的噪音。如此一來,將可提升可攜式裝置的操作效能,並兼顧到使用者的舒適感。 In summary, when the portable device is switched to the notebook mode, the present invention can The first noise value of the first fan and the second noise value of the second fan are simultaneously set according to an internal temperature value of the portable device. Therefore, the present invention can dynamically adjust the rotational speeds of the two fans according to the operating state of the portable device, and can adjust the rotational speed of the two fans while taking into account the noise generated by the two fans. In this way, the operational performance of the portable device can be improved, and the user's comfort is taken into consideration.

雖然本發明已以實施例揭露如上,然其並非用以限定本發明,任何所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者,在不脫離本發明的精神和範圍內,當可作些許的更動與潤飾,故本發明的保護範圍當視後附的申請專利範圍所界定者為準。 Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and any one of ordinary skill in the art can make some changes and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

10‧‧‧電子裝置 10‧‧‧Electronic devices

100‧‧‧可攜式裝置 100‧‧‧ portable device

200‧‧‧擴充底座 200‧‧‧Expansion base

201‧‧‧凹槽 201‧‧‧ Groove

110‧‧‧第一風扇 110‧‧‧First fan

120‧‧‧處理器 120‧‧‧ processor

130‧‧‧溫度感測器 130‧‧‧temperature sensor

140‧‧‧第一控制器 140‧‧‧First controller

150‧‧‧基本輸入輸出系統 150‧‧‧Basic input and output system

210‧‧‧第二風扇 210‧‧‧second fan

220‧‧‧第二控制器 220‧‧‧second controller

Claims (30)

一種風扇控制方法,適用於包括一可攜式裝置與一擴充底座的電子裝置,其中該可攜式裝置包括一第一風扇,該擴充底座包括一第二風扇,且該風扇控制方法包括:判別是否接收到來自該擴充底座的一感應訊號,以將該可攜式裝置切換至一筆電模式或是一平板模式;以及在該筆電模式下,根據一第一噪音溫度對照表與該可攜式裝置的一內部溫度值,動態地調整該第一風扇與該第二風扇的轉速。 A fan control method is applicable to an electronic device including a portable device and a docking station, wherein the portable device includes a first fan, the docking station includes a second fan, and the fan control method includes: determining Receiving an inductive signal from the docking station to switch the portable device to an electric mode or a tablet mode; and in the cap mode, according to a first noise temperature comparison table and the portability An internal temperature value of the device dynamically adjusts the rotational speed of the first fan and the second fan. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的風扇控制方法,更包括:在該筆電模式與該平板模式下,利用一溫度感測器偵測該可攜式裝置的溫度,以取得該內部溫度值。 The fan control method of claim 1, further comprising: detecting, by the temperature sensor, a temperature of the portable device in the pen mode and the tablet mode to obtain the internal temperature value . 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的風扇控制方法,其中在該筆電模式下,根據該第一噪音溫度對照表與該可攜式裝置的該內部溫度值,動態地調整該第一風扇與該第二風扇的轉速的步驟包括:當該可攜式裝置的該內部溫度值不大於一溫度臨界值時,依據該內部溫度值與該第一噪音溫度對照表來設定該第一風扇的一第一噪音值與該第二風扇的一第二噪音值,以調整該第一風扇與該第二風扇的轉速;以及當該內部溫度值大於該溫度臨界值時,利用一噪音臨界值比對該第一噪音值與該第二噪音值,以降低該可攜式裝置中一處理器的運作效能或是參照該第一噪音溫度對照表增加該第一風扇與該第二風扇的轉速。 The fan control method of claim 1, wherein in the notebook mode, the first fan is dynamically adjusted according to the first noise temperature comparison table and the internal temperature value of the portable device. The step of rotating the second fan includes: setting the first fan according to the internal temperature value and the first noise temperature comparison table when the internal temperature value of the portable device is not greater than a temperature threshold a first noise value and a second noise value of the second fan to adjust a rotation speed of the first fan and the second fan; and when the internal temperature value is greater than the temperature threshold, using a noise threshold comparison The first noise value and the second noise value are used to reduce the operating efficiency of a processor in the portable device or to increase the rotational speed of the first fan and the second fan by referring to the first noise temperature comparison table. 如申請專利範圍第3項所述的風扇控制方法,其中利用該噪音臨界值比對該第一噪音值與該第二噪音值,以降低該可攜式裝置中該處理器的運作效能或是參照該第一噪音溫度對照表增加該第一風扇與該第二風扇的轉速的步驟包括:判別該第一噪音值與該第二噪音值是否大於該噪音臨界值;當該第一噪音值與該第二噪音值大於該噪音臨界值時,降低該處理器的運作效能;以及當該第一噪音值與該第二噪音值不大於該噪音臨界值時,參照該第一噪音溫度對照表增加該第一噪音值與該第二噪音值,以增加該第一風扇與該第二風扇的轉速。 The fan control method of claim 3, wherein the noise threshold is used to compare the first noise value with the second noise value to reduce the performance of the processor in the portable device or The step of increasing the rotation speed of the first fan and the second fan by referring to the first noise temperature comparison table includes: determining whether the first noise value and the second noise value are greater than the noise threshold; when the first noise value is When the second noise value is greater than the noise threshold, reducing the operating efficiency of the processor; and when the first noise value and the second noise value are not greater than the noise threshold, refer to the first noise temperature comparison table The first noise value and the second noise value increase the rotational speed of the first fan and the second fan. 如申請專利範圍第3項所述的風扇控制方法,更包括:在依據該內部溫度值與該第一噪音溫度對照表來設定該第一噪音值與該第二噪音值之前,提升該處理器的運作效能。 The fan control method of claim 3, further comprising: upgrading the processor before setting the first noise value and the second noise value according to the internal temperature value and the first noise temperature comparison table. Operational effectiveness. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的風扇控制方法,更包括:在該平板模式下,根據一第二噪音溫度對照表與該內部溫度值,動態地調整該第一風扇的轉速。 The fan control method of claim 1, further comprising: dynamically adjusting the rotation speed of the first fan according to a second noise temperature comparison table and the internal temperature value in the tablet mode. 如申請專利範圍第6項所述的風扇控制方法,其中在該平板模式下,根據該第二噪音溫度對照表與該內部溫度值,動態地調整該第一風扇的轉速的步驟包括:當該內部溫度值不大於該溫度臨界值時,依據該內部溫度值與該第二噪音溫度對照表來設定該第一噪音值,以調整該第一風扇的轉速;以及 當該內部溫度值大於該溫度臨界值時,利用該噪音臨界值比對該第一噪音值,以降低該可攜式裝置中一處理器的運作效能或是參照該第二噪音溫度對照表增加該第一風扇的轉速。 The fan control method according to claim 6, wherein in the tablet mode, the step of dynamically adjusting the rotation speed of the first fan according to the second noise temperature comparison table and the internal temperature value comprises: when When the internal temperature value is not greater than the temperature threshold, the first noise value is set according to the internal temperature value and the second noise temperature comparison table to adjust the rotation speed of the first fan; When the internal temperature value is greater than the temperature threshold, the noise threshold is used to compare the first noise value to reduce the operating efficiency of a processor in the portable device or increase the reference to the second noise temperature table. The rotational speed of the first fan. 如申請專利範圍第7項所述的風扇控制方法,其中利用該噪音臨界值比對該第一噪音值,以降低該可攜式裝置中該處理器的運作效能或是參照該第二噪音溫度對照表增加該第一風扇的轉速的步驟包括:判別該第一噪音值是否大於該噪音臨界值;當該第一噪音值大於該噪音臨界值時,降低該處理器的運作效能;以及當該第一噪音值不大於該噪音臨界值時,參照該第二噪音溫度對照表增加該第一噪音值,以增加該第一風扇的轉速。 The fan control method of claim 7, wherein the noise threshold is used to compare the first noise value to reduce the operating efficiency of the processor in the portable device or refer to the second noise temperature. The step of increasing the rotation speed of the first fan by the comparison table includes: determining whether the first noise value is greater than the noise threshold; and when the first noise value is greater than the noise threshold, reducing the operating efficiency of the processor; When the first noise value is not greater than the noise threshold, the first noise value is increased by referring to the second noise temperature comparison table to increase the rotation speed of the first fan. 如申請專利範圍第7項所述的風扇控制方法,更包括:在依據該內部溫度值與該第二噪音溫度對照表來設定該第一噪音值之前,提升該處理器的運作效能。 The fan control method of claim 7, further comprising: improving the operating efficiency of the processor before setting the first noise value according to the internal temperature value and the second noise temperature comparison table. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的風扇控制方法,其中該第一風扇的散熱能力小於該第二風扇的散熱能力。 The fan control method of claim 1, wherein the heat dissipation capability of the first fan is smaller than the heat dissipation capability of the second fan. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的風扇控制方法,其中判別是否接收到來自該擴充底座的該感應訊號,以將該可攜式裝置切換至該筆電模式或是該平板模式的步驟包括:當接收到來自該擴充底座的該感應訊號時,將該可攜式裝置切換至該筆電模式;以及 當無法接收到來自該擴充底座的該感應訊號時,將該可攜式裝置切換至該平板模式。 The fan control method of claim 1, wherein the step of determining whether the sensing signal from the docking station is received to switch the portable device to the pen power mode or the tablet mode comprises: Switching the portable device to the laptop mode when receiving the sensing signal from the docking station; When the sensing signal from the docking station cannot be received, the portable device is switched to the tablet mode. 一種電子裝置,包括:一可攜式裝置,包括一處理器、一第一控制器與一第一風扇;以及一擴充底座,包括一第二風扇,其中該可攜式裝置判別是否接收到來自該擴充底座的一感應訊號,並依據判別結果切換至一筆電模式或是一平板模式,且在該筆電模式下,該可攜式裝置根據一第一噪音溫度對照表與一內部溫度值,動態地調整該第一風扇與該第二風扇的轉速。 An electronic device includes: a portable device, including a processor, a first controller and a first fan; and a docking station, including a second fan, wherein the portable device determines whether the slave device receives An inductive signal of the docking station is switched to an electric mode or a tablet mode according to the discriminating result, and in the cap mode, the portable device is based on a first noise temperature comparison table and an internal temperature value. The rotational speeds of the first fan and the second fan are dynamically adjusted. 如申請專利範圍第12項所述的電子裝置,其中該可攜式裝置更包括:一溫度感測器,偵測該可攜式裝置的溫度以產生該內部溫度值,且該溫度感測器不斷地更新該內部溫度值。 The electronic device of claim 12, wherein the portable device further comprises: a temperature sensor, detecting a temperature of the portable device to generate the internal temperature value, and the temperature sensor This internal temperature value is continually updated. 如申請專利範圍第12項所述的電子裝置,其中在該筆電模式下,當該可攜式裝置的該內部溫度值不大於一溫度臨界值時,該第一控制器依據該內部溫度值與該第一噪音溫度對照表來設定該第一風扇的一第一噪音值與該第二風扇的一第二噪音值,以調整該第一風扇與該第二風扇的轉速,且在該筆電模式下,當該內部溫度值大於該溫度臨界值時,該第一控制器利用一噪音臨界值比對該第一噪音值與該第二噪音值,以降低該處理器的運作效能或是參照該第一噪音溫度對照表增加該第一風扇與該第二風 扇的轉速。 The electronic device of claim 12, wherein, in the notebook mode, when the internal temperature value of the portable device is not greater than a temperature threshold, the first controller is based on the internal temperature value And setting a first noise value of the first fan and a second noise value of the second fan to adjust a rotation speed of the first fan and the second fan, and the pen In the electrical mode, when the internal temperature value is greater than the temperature threshold, the first controller uses a noise threshold to compare the first noise value with the second noise value to reduce the operating efficiency of the processor or Adding the first fan and the second wind with reference to the first noise temperature comparison table The speed of the fan. 如申請專利範圍第14項所述的電子裝置,其中在該筆電模式下,該第一控制器更判別該第一噪音值與該第二噪音值是否大於該噪音臨界值,其中當該第一噪音值與該第二噪音值大於該噪音臨界值時,該第一控制器產生一限制訊號,以降低該處理器的運作效能,當該第一噪音值與該第二噪音值不大於該噪音臨界值時,該第一控制器參照該第一噪音溫度對照表增加該第一噪音值與該第二噪音值,以增加該第一風扇與該第二風扇的轉速。 The electronic device of claim 14, wherein in the notebook mode, the first controller further determines whether the first noise value and the second noise value are greater than the noise threshold, wherein the first When the noise value and the second noise value are greater than the noise threshold, the first controller generates a limit signal to reduce the operating performance of the processor, when the first noise value and the second noise value are not greater than the The first controller adds the first noise value and the second noise value to the first noise temperature comparison table to increase the rotation speed of the first fan and the second fan. 如申請專利範圍第14項所述的電子裝置,其中在設定該第一噪音值與該第二噪音值之前,該第一控制器產生一控制訊號,以提升該處理器的運作效能。 The electronic device of claim 14, wherein the first controller generates a control signal to improve the operational performance of the processor before setting the first noise value and the second noise value. 如申請專利範圍第12項所述的電子裝置,其中該擴充底座更包括一第二控制器,且該第一控制器將該內部溫度值傳送至該第二控制器,以透過該第二控制器調整該第二風扇的轉速。 The electronic device of claim 12, wherein the docking station further comprises a second controller, and the first controller transmits the internal temperature value to the second controller to transmit the second control The speed of the second fan is adjusted. 如申請專利範圍第12項所述的電子裝置,其中在該平板模式下,該第一控制器根據一第二噪音溫度對照表與該內部溫度值,動態地調整該第一風扇的轉速。 The electronic device of claim 12, wherein in the tablet mode, the first controller dynamically adjusts the rotational speed of the first fan according to a second noise temperature comparison table and the internal temperature value. 如申請專利範圍第18項所述的電子裝置,其中在該平板模式下,當該內部溫度值不大於該溫度臨界值時,該第一控制器依據該內部溫度值與該第二噪音溫度對照表來設定該第一噪音值,以調整該第一風扇的轉速,且在該平板模式下,當該內部溫度值大於該溫度臨界值時,該第一控制器利用該噪音臨界值比對 該第一噪音值,以降低該處理器的運作效能或是參照該第二噪音溫度對照表增加該第一風扇的轉速。 The electronic device of claim 18, wherein in the tablet mode, when the internal temperature value is not greater than the temperature threshold, the first controller compares the internal temperature value with the second noise temperature. Setting the first noise value to adjust the rotation speed of the first fan, and in the tablet mode, when the internal temperature value is greater than the temperature threshold, the first controller uses the noise threshold to compare The first noise value is used to reduce the operating efficiency of the processor or to increase the rotational speed of the first fan by referring to the second noise temperature comparison table. 如申請專利範圍第18項所述的電子裝置,其中該第一控制器更判別該第一噪音值是否大於該噪音臨界值,當該第一噪音值大於該噪音臨界值時,該第一控制器產生一限制訊號,以降低該處理器的運作效能,當該第一噪音值不大於該噪音臨界值時,該第一控制器參照該第二噪音溫度對照表增加該第一噪音值,以增加該第一風扇的轉速。 The electronic device of claim 18, wherein the first controller further determines whether the first noise value is greater than the noise threshold, and when the first noise value is greater than the noise threshold, the first control The controller generates a limit signal to reduce the operating performance of the processor. When the first noise value is not greater than the noise threshold, the first controller increases the first noise value by referring to the second noise temperature comparison table to Increase the rotational speed of the first fan. 如申請專利範圍第18項所述的電子裝置,其中在依據該內部溫度值與該第二噪音溫度對照表來設定該第一噪音值之前,該第一控制器產生一控制訊號,以提升該處理器的運作效能。 The electronic device of claim 18, wherein the first controller generates a control signal to increase the first noise value according to the internal temperature value and the second noise temperature comparison table. The operating efficiency of the processor. 如申請專利範圍第12項所述的電子裝置,其中該第一風扇的散熱能力小於該第二風扇的散熱能力。 The electronic device of claim 12, wherein the heat dissipation capability of the first fan is less than the heat dissipation capability of the second fan. 如申請專利範圍第12項所述的電子裝置,其中當該可攜式裝置插入該擴充底座時,該可攜式裝置接收到來自該擴充底座的該感應訊號,並切換至該筆電模式,當該可攜式裝置脫離該擴充底座時,該可攜式裝置無法接收到該感應訊號,並切換至該平板模式。 The electronic device of claim 12, wherein when the portable device is inserted into the docking station, the portable device receives the sensing signal from the docking station and switches to the battery mode. When the portable device is detached from the docking station, the portable device cannot receive the sensing signal and switch to the tablet mode. 一種風扇控制方法,適用於包括一可攜式裝置與一擴充底座的電子裝置,其中該可攜式裝置包括一第一風扇,該擴充底座包括一第二風扇,且該風扇控制方法包括:判別是否接收到來自該擴充底座的一感應訊號,以將該可攜 式裝置切換至一筆電模式或是一平板模式;以及當該可攜式裝置由該筆電模式切換至該平板模式時,將該第一風扇的轉速調整至該第一風扇的最大額定轉速。 A fan control method is applicable to an electronic device including a portable device and a docking station, wherein the portable device includes a first fan, the docking station includes a second fan, and the fan control method includes: determining Whether an inductive signal from the docking station is received to carry the portability The device switches to an electric mode or a tablet mode; and when the portable device is switched from the pen mode to the tablet mode, the rotation speed of the first fan is adjusted to the maximum rated speed of the first fan. 如申請專利範圍第24項所述的風扇控制方法,更包括:在該筆電模式下,根據一第一噪音溫度對照表與該可攜式裝置的一內部溫度值,動態地調整該第一風扇與該第二風扇的轉速。 The fan control method of claim 24, further comprising: dynamically adjusting the first temperature value according to a first noise temperature comparison table and an internal temperature value of the portable device in the notebook mode The speed of the fan and the second fan. 如申請專利範圍第24項所述的風扇控制方法,更包括:當該可攜式裝置由該筆電模式切換至該平板模式時,透過該可攜式裝置顯示一模式切換訊息;以及在該可攜式裝置顯示該模式切換訊息之後,根據一第二噪音溫度對照表與該可攜式裝置的一內部溫度值,動態地調整該第一風扇的轉速。 The fan control method of claim 24, further comprising: displaying a mode switching message through the portable device when the portable device is switched from the pen mode to the tablet mode; After the portable device displays the mode switching message, the rotational speed of the first fan is dynamically adjusted according to a second noise temperature comparison table and an internal temperature value of the portable device. 如申請專利範圍第26項所述的風扇控制方法,其中根據該第二噪音溫度對照表與該可攜式裝置的該內部溫度值,動態地調整該第一風扇的轉速的步驟包括:當該內部溫度值不大於一溫度臨界值時,依據該內部溫度值與該第二噪音溫度對照表來設定該第一風扇的一第一噪音值,以調整該第一風扇的轉速;以及當該內部溫度值大於該溫度臨界值時,利用該噪音臨界值比對該第一噪音值,以降低該可攜式裝置中一處理器的運作效能或是參照該第二噪音溫度對照表增加該第一風扇的轉速。 The fan control method of claim 26, wherein the step of dynamically adjusting the rotational speed of the first fan according to the second noise temperature comparison table and the internal temperature value of the portable device comprises: when When the internal temperature value is not greater than a temperature threshold, a first noise value of the first fan is set according to the internal temperature value and the second noise temperature comparison table to adjust the rotation speed of the first fan; and when the internal When the temperature value is greater than the temperature threshold, the noise threshold is used to compare the first noise value to reduce the operating efficiency of a processor in the portable device or to increase the first reference to the second noise temperature comparison table. The speed of the fan. 如申請專利範圍第24項所述的風扇控制方法,更包括: 當該可攜式裝置由該筆電模式切換至該平板模式時,將該第二風扇的轉速調整至該第二風扇的最大額定轉速,直到該擴充底座的溫度下降至一預定容許範圍為止。 The fan control method as described in claim 24, further comprising: When the portable device is switched from the battery mode to the tablet mode, the rotation speed of the second fan is adjusted to the maximum rated speed of the second fan until the temperature of the docking station drops to a predetermined allowable range. 如申請專利範圍第24項所述的風扇控制方法,其中該第一風扇的散熱能力小於該第二風扇的散熱能力。 The fan control method of claim 24, wherein the heat dissipation capability of the first fan is smaller than the heat dissipation capability of the second fan. 如申請專利範圍第24項所述的風扇控制方法,其中判別是否接收到來自該擴充底座的該感應訊號,以將該可攜式裝置切換至該筆電模式或是該平板模式的步驟包括:當接收到來自該擴充底座的該感應訊號時,將該可攜式裝置切換至該筆電模式;以及當無法接收到來自該擴充底座的該感應訊號時,將該可攜式裝置切換至該平板模式。 The fan control method of claim 24, wherein the step of determining whether the sensing signal from the docking station is received to switch the portable device to the pen power mode or the tablet mode comprises: Switching the portable device to the charging mode when receiving the sensing signal from the docking station; and switching the portable device to the receiving device when the sensing signal from the docking station cannot be received Tablet mode.
TW102115728A 2013-05-02 2013-05-02 Electronic device and fan control method thereof TW201443623A (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
TW102115728A TW201443623A (en) 2013-05-02 2013-05-02 Electronic device and fan control method thereof
CN201310186258.0A CN104131989A (en) 2013-05-02 2013-05-20 Electronic device and fan control method thereof

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
TW102115728A TW201443623A (en) 2013-05-02 2013-05-02 Electronic device and fan control method thereof

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
TW201443623A true TW201443623A (en) 2014-11-16

Family

ID=51804793

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
TW102115728A TW201443623A (en) 2013-05-02 2013-05-02 Electronic device and fan control method thereof

Country Status (2)

Country Link
CN (1) CN104131989A (en)
TW (1) TW201443623A (en)

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
TWI656829B (en) * 2017-05-23 2019-04-11 仁寶電腦工業股份有限公司 Electronic device and fan operation method thereof

Families Citing this family (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN108594971A (en) * 2018-02-01 2018-09-28 联想(北京)有限公司 control method and control system
CN109489190B (en) * 2018-09-18 2021-04-06 广东优世联合控股集团股份有限公司 Method and system for regulating and controlling cold quantity of machine room
CN109779939B (en) * 2019-01-09 2021-05-18 合肥联宝信息技术有限公司 Fan rotating speed control method and device
CN111142640B (en) * 2019-12-31 2021-11-16 联想(北京)有限公司 Control method of electronic equipment
CN111562830A (en) * 2020-04-30 2020-08-21 合肥联宝信息技术有限公司 Heat dissipation control method
CN111987761A (en) * 2020-07-31 2020-11-24 Oppo广东移动通信有限公司 Charging device, and control method and device of charging equipment
JP7155226B2 (en) * 2020-11-30 2022-10-18 レノボ・シンガポール・プライベート・リミテッド Information processing device and control method

Family Cites Families (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP3581318B2 (en) * 2001-02-06 2004-10-27 株式会社東芝 Cooling device used for electronic equipment system and portable electronic equipment
TW591362B (en) * 2003-06-24 2004-06-11 Quanta Comp Inc Low noise notebook computer and its system operating status control method
CN100555148C (en) * 2006-12-12 2009-10-28 英业达股份有限公司 Fan rotational frequency control method
US20090086428A1 (en) * 2007-09-27 2009-04-02 International Business Machines Corporation Docking station with hybrid air and liquid cooling of an electronics rack
CN102541169A (en) * 2010-12-28 2012-07-04 鸿富锦精密工业(深圳)有限公司 Portable computer system

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
TWI656829B (en) * 2017-05-23 2019-04-11 仁寶電腦工業股份有限公司 Electronic device and fan operation method thereof

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
CN104131989A (en) 2014-11-05

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
TW201443623A (en) Electronic device and fan control method thereof
TWI432947B (en) Method of controlling the cooling fan of computer
US9703336B2 (en) System and method for thermal management in a multi-functional portable computing device
TWI451256B (en) Heat sink with automatic on/off function and heat sink system, heat sinking method for the same
USRE47658E1 (en) Heat dissipation system for computers
US20060266510A1 (en) Information processing apparatus and a method of controlling the same
US8595520B2 (en) System and method for determining thermal management policy from leakage current measurement
JP2007124853A (en) Information processor and fan control method
US10627878B2 (en) Electronic devices and cooling methods adapted to electronic device
JP2004178588A (en) Method for regulating voltage to be supplied to processor according to clock frequency
WO2002021245A1 (en) Clock control method, device therefor, and medium
JP2007065870A (en) Information-processing device and cooling-control method
WO2014098788A1 (en) Temperature based on touching portable computing device
TW201415219A (en) Electronic apparatus, method of controlling the same and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium
TW201447544A (en) System and method for temperature driven selection of voltage modes in a portable computing device
US20140157022A1 (en) Electronic device and method for reducing cpu power consumption
US20220091660A1 (en) Information processing apparatus and control method
JP6725576B2 (en) Cooling system and electronic equipment
TWI436192B (en) Portable computer and system performance adjustment method thereof
TW201816586A (en) Storage system and power management method thereof
US20170329374A1 (en) Method for Controlling Fan in Tiny Computer
CN115543062B (en) Server interrupt operation execution method and device
WO2024093491A1 (en) Performance regulation method and electronic device
US20210181823A1 (en) Proactive control of electronic device cooling
JP3131757U (en) System fan integrated controller