TW201911026A - Display mode switching method, system, and electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a display mode switching method, system and electronic device. The electronic device includes a display and a processor. The method includes: controlling the display to operate in a full-screen display mode; detecting whether a preset triggering event happens; when the preset triggering event happens, controlling the display to switch from the full-screen display mode to a partial display mode; after the display switches into the partial display mode, starting to time a first preset time, using the processor to drawing an information picture, and transmitting the information picture to the display; after the information picture is transmitted to the display, starting to time a second preset time, and controlling the processor to switch from a working mode to a sleeping mode, and after the processor switches into the sleeping mode, detecting whether a preset waking up event happens, and controlling modes of the controller and the display according to a detecting result.

Description

Display mode switching method, system and electronic device

The present invention relates to a display mode switching method, system, and electronic device, and more particularly to a display mode switching method, system, and electronic device capable of saving power.

In order to save power, if the user does not operate the electronic device for a long time, the electronic device will enter the standby state, and the display will be turned off to save power. When the user operates the electronic device again, the display lights up. However, since the display can only be switched between the normal full-screen display and the off state, even if the user only needs to obtain a small amount of information from the electronic device, such as the current time, the entire screen needs to be lit and consumes power.

In view of the above, it is necessary to provide a display mode switching method that can control the display in multiple operating modes and is more power efficient.

In addition, it is necessary to provide a display mode switching system corresponding to the above method

Furthermore, it is necessary to provide an electronic device using the above method.

A display mode switching method is provided for an electronic device, the electronic device includes a display and a processor, the display is operable in a full screen display mode, a partial display mode, and a shutdown mode, and the processor is operable in an operation mode and a sleep mode, the method The method includes: controlling the display to operate in a full screen display mode for displaying a user operation screen; detecting whether a preset trigger event occurs; and when the preset trigger event occurs, controlling the display to switch from the full screen display mode to the partial display Mode, and stop displaying the user operation screen; when the display switches to the partial display mode, start counting the first preset time; when the display switches to the partial display mode, the information screen is drawn by using the processor, and The information screen is transmitted to the display for display; when the information screen is transmitted to the display for display, the second preset time is started, and the processor is controlled to switch from the working mode to the sleep mode; and when the processor After switching to the sleep mode, detect if there is a preset wake up event a device, if any, controlling the processor to switch from the sleep mode to the working mode, and controlling the display to switch from the partial display mode to the full-screen display mode; if not, determining whether the first preset has been reached Time, if the time has reached the first preset time, controlling the display to switch from the partial display mode to the off mode, and if the first preset time is not reached, when the timing reaches the second preset time Awakening the processor to draw an update information screen, and transmitting the update information screen to the display for display.

A mode switching system for an electronic device, the electronic device comprising a display and a processor operable in a full screen display mode, a partial display mode and a shutdown mode, the processor being operable in an operating mode and a sleep mode, the system comprising : a control module for controlling the display to operate in a full screen display mode for displaying a user operation screen; a detection module for detecting whether a preset trigger event occurs; and a control module for using the preset When the triggering event occurs, the display is controlled to switch from the full screen mode to the partial display mode, and the user operation screen is stopped; the drawing module is configured to draw an information screen, and the information screen is transmitted to the display for display; The control module is further configured to: when the information screen is transmitted to the display for display, control the processor to switch from the working mode to the sleep mode; and the timing module is configured to: when the display is switched to the partial display mode , timing the first preset time, and when the information screen is transmitted to the display for display, a second preset time; and a detection module, configured to detect whether a preset wake event occurs after the processor switches to the sleep mode, and if so, the control module controls the processor to sleep from the sleep Switching to the working mode, and controlling the display to switch from the partial display mode to the full-screen display mode; if not, the timing module determines whether the first preset time has been reached, and if the time has reached the first The preset time, the control module controls the display to switch from the partial display mode to the off mode. If the first preset time is not reached, the timer module wakes up when the second preset time is reached. The processor draws an update information screen and transmits the update information screen to the display for display.

An electronic device includes a processor and a first memory connected to the processor, the first memory is configured to store the display mode switching system, and the processor is configured to execute the display mode switching system.

The display mode switching method, system and electronic device of the present invention can control the display to enter the partial display mode, and the user can still obtain the required information in the mode, and the display is more power-saving in the display mode.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an operating environment and a functional module diagram of a display mode switching system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The display mode switching system 10 is installed and operated in the electronic device 1. The electronic device 1 can be a portable electronic device such as a mobile phone, a PDA (personal digital assistant), a handheld game console, a digital camera or a palmtop computer.

The electronic device 1 further includes a processor 11 , a display 12 , a power supply unit 13 , a sensing module 14 , and a first memory 15 .

The processor 11 is operable in an operational mode and a sleep mode. The display 12 is operable in a full screen display mode, a partial display mode (shown in Figure 2), and a closed mode. The full-screen display mode is defined as the display 12 displaying a full-color user operation screen; the partial display mode is defined as the display 12 displaying an information screen (as shown in FIG. 2), wherein the information on the information screen is only displayed on the display. In the preset partial display area on the 12, the information includes at least time, and preferably is a single color, and the preset partial display area is preferably black outside (as shown in FIG. 2), thereby saving part of the power; the closed mode definition The display 12 is turned off and no picture is displayed to further save power. The display consumes less power in the partial display mode than in the full screen display mode.

In the preferred embodiment, the information displayed by the display 12 in the partial display mode may include the date, the number of missed calls, the number of unread messages, or the percentage of remaining power, as shown in FIG. 2, in addition to the time. Shown.

The display 12 further includes a second memory 121. When the display 12 enters the partial display mode, the display 12 receives the information screen in the mode from the processor 11 and stores the information screen to the second memory 121. . The display mode switching system 10 is configured to switch the mode of the display 12 of the electronic device 1 to save power of the electronic device 1.

The power unit 13 is configured to supply power to the processor 11, the display 12, the sensing unit 14, and the first memory 15. The sensing unit 14 is configured to sense the state of the electronic device 1 and its action. In the preferred embodiment, the sensing unit 14 includes a sensing integrator 141, a first sensor 142, and a second sensor. 143. The first sensor 142 and the second sensor 143 are connected to the processor 11 via the sensing integrator 141. The first sensor 142 is a proximity sensor, and the second sensor 143 is a gravity sensor (G-sensor). The first sensor 142 can be disposed on the same side casing of the electronic device 1 as the display 12 for sensing whether an object (such as a desktop) is close to the display 12, thereby determining whether the user views the display 12 or not. For example, when the display 12 is placed toward the desktop, the first sensor 142 senses that the desktop is close to the display 12, and can indirectly determine that the user is not viewing the display 12. The second sensor 143 is configured to sense whether the electronic device 1 moves and whether the user has a preset action on the electronic device 1. The preset action is defined as the user wakes up the display 12 from the off mode to the partial display mode. The action, for example, the user picks up the electronic device 1 from the desktop and looks at the time displayed by the display 12.

The first memory 15 is a main memory of the electronic device 1, and can be built in the electronic device 1. It can also be an independent external storage card, such as a SIM card (Smart Media Card) or an SD card. (Secure Digital Card, secure digital card), etc. The first memory 15 is used to store various types of materials, as well as the above-described display mode switching system 10 and the like. The processor 11 is further configured to execute an operating system and various applications in the electronic device 1, such as the display mode switching system 10 described above.

As shown in FIG. 3 , the display mode switching system 10 mainly includes a timing module 101 , a confirmation module 102 , a control module 103 , a registration module 104 , a drawing module 105 , a detection module 106 , and a determination module 107 . .

The timing module 101 is configured to time the event that the electronic device 1 is not operated, the display 12 switches from the partial display mode to the off mode, wake up the processor 11 to draw an update information screen, and the like, so that the control module 103 controls the processor 11 and the display 12 to enter other modes.

The confirmation module 102 is configured to confirm whether the user turns on the partial display mode of the display 12, and if the user has turned on the partial display mode of the display 12, the display 12 switches from the full-screen display mode to the partial display mode; When the partial display mode of the display 12 is not turned on, the display 12 switches from the full screen display mode to the off mode. In the preferred embodiment, the user can preset whether the partial display mode is turned on by the software setting interface displayed on the display 12.

The control module 103 is configured to control the processor 11 and the display 12 to switch and operate between modes.

The registration module 104 is configured to register a preset wake event that wakes up the processor 11 from the sleep mode. The preset wake-up event may be at least one of the following events: a timing event, the electronic device 1 is plugged into a USB connector, the electronic device 1 receives an incoming call, a short message or a mail, and the power button of the electronic device 1 is pressed. The timing event is used to start the timing module 101 for timing to wake up the processor 11 to draw an update information screen after a predetermined time.

The drawing module 105 is configured to draw an information screen and an update information screen displayed by the display 12 in the partial display mode.

The detection module 106 is configured to detect whether a preset trigger event occurs when the display 12 operates in the full screen display mode. The preset trigger event includes, but is not limited to, the power button of the electronic device 1 is pressed, or the electronic device 1 is not operated for a preset time. The operation of the electronic device 1 is that the electronic device 1 does not receive the operation performed by the user, for example, the electronic device 1 is not detected to move within a preset time, or the electronic device is not detected within a preset time. The input signal of the input component (such as: touch screen, button) on 1. If so, the control module 103 controls the display to switch from the full screen display mode to the partial display mode, and stops displaying the user operation screen. In addition, the detection module 106 can also be used to detect whether a preset wake-up event occurs after the processor 11 enters the sleep mode. If so, the control module 103 controls the processor 11 to switch from the sleep mode to the The operating mode controls the display 12 to switch from the partial display mode to the full screen display mode. In the preferred embodiment, the preset wake-up event detected by the detecting module 106 may be a preset wake-up event registered by the registration module 104.

The determining module 107 is configured to determine, according to the data sensed by the first sensor 142 and the second sensor 143, whether the first sensor 142 is shielded, whether the electronic device 1 moves, and whether the user The electronic device 1 has a preset action.

As shown in FIG. 4, a flowchart of a preferred embodiment of the mode switching method of the present invention is shown. The display mode switching method includes the following steps. The preferred embodiment is also a preferred embodiment of the invention. The order of execution in the flowchart shown in the figure may vary depending on various requirements, and some may be omitted.

Step 301: After the electronic device 1 is normally started, the control module 103 controls the processor 11 to operate in an operation mode, and controls the display 12 to operate in a full-screen display mode for displaying a user operation screen.

In step 303, the detection module 106 detects whether a preset trigger event occurs when the display 12 operates in the full screen display mode. The preset trigger event includes, but is not limited to, the power button of the electronic device 1 is pressed, or the electronic device 1 is not operated for a preset time. The operation of the electronic device 1 is that the electronic device 1 does not receive the operation performed by the user, for example, the electronic device 1 is not detected to move within a preset time, or the electronic device is not detected within a preset time. The input signal of the input component (such as: touch screen, button) on 1. If the detection module 106 detects that a preset trigger event occurs, the process proceeds to step 305. If the detection module 106 does not detect that a preset trigger event occurs, the step 303 is repeated. In another preferred embodiment, if the detection module 106 detects that a preset trigger event occurs, it directly proceeds to step 309 or step 311.

In step 305, the confirmation module 102 confirms whether the partial display mode of the display 12 is on. If it is already on, it proceeds to step 309. If not, it proceeds to step 307. In the preferred embodiment, the user can preset whether the partial display mode is turned on by the software setting interface displayed on the display 12. It can be understood that the step 305 can be omitted. The partial display mode can be a preset mode in the electronic device 1 without confirmation.

In step 307, the control module 103 controls the display 12 to switch from the full screen display mode to the off mode.

In step 309, the registration module 104 registers a preset wake event that wakes up the processor 11 from the sleep mode. The preset wake-up event may be a timed event, the electronic device 1 is plugged into a USB connector, the electronic device 1 receives an incoming call, a short message or a mail, and the like, and the power button of the electronic device 1 is pressed. The timing event is used to start the timing module 101 for timing to wake up the processor 11 to draw an updated display screen for a predetermined time. It can be understood that the step 309 can be omitted, and the wake-up event can be a preset wake-up event in the electronic device 1 without registering again.

Step 311, the control module 103 controls the display 12 to switch from the full screen display mode to the partial display mode, and stops displaying the user operation screen.

Step 312, after the display is switched to the partial display mode, the timing module 101 starts counting the first preset time. The first preset time is a preset time length for controlling the display 12 to switch from the partial display mode to the off mode. Specifically, when the timing module 101 reaches the first preset time, the control module 103 controls the display 12 to switch from the partial display mode to the closed mode.

Step 313, the processor 11 draws an information screen displayed by the display 12 in the partial display mode, and transmits the information screen to the display 12 for display, wherein the information screen is drawn for the first time. In the preferred embodiment, the processor 11 draws the information screen by the drawing module 105. The drawing module 105 can be a software module executed by the processor 11, or integrated in the software module. A hardware module in the processor 11.

Step 315, after the information screen is transmitted to the display 12 for display, the timing module 101 starts counting the second preset time, and proceeds to step 316. The second preset time is a preset time length for waking up the processor 11 to draw an information screen or update an information screen. Specifically, when the timing module 101 reaches the second preset time, the processor 11 is woken up to draw an information screen or update an information screen. The first preset time is longer than the second preset time.

In step 316, the control module 103 controls the processor 11 to switch from the working mode to the sleep mode.

Step 317, after the processor 11 switches to the sleep mode, the detecting module 106 detects whether a preset wake event occurs. If a preset wake event occurs, the process returns to step 301, and the processor 11 The sleep mode is switched to the operational mode, and the display 12 switches from the partial display mode to the full screen display mode. If no preset wakeup event occurs, then go to step 319.

In step 319, the timing module 101 determines whether the first preset time has been reached. If the first preset time has been reached, the process proceeds to step 321 . If the first preset time is not reached, the process proceeds to step 323. . In another preferred embodiment, if the first preset time is not reached, step 323 may be skipped and step 325 is directly performed.

In step 321, the control module 103 controls the display 12 to switch from the partial display mode to the off mode, and proceeds to step 327.

In step 323, the determining module 107 determines whether the first sensor 142 is shielded according to the data sensed by the first sensor 142. If the first sensor 142 is not shielded, the process proceeds to step 325. If the first sensor 142 is obscured, the process proceeds to step 321 . In the preferred embodiment, when the display 12 is placed toward an object (eg, a desktop), the determining module 107 can determine, according to the data sensed by the first sensor 142, that the first sensor 142 is The object is obscured, thereby indirectly determining that the user is not viewing the display 12.

In step 325, the timing module 101 determines whether the second preset time has been reached. If the second preset time has been reached, the process proceeds to step 326; if not, the process returns to step 319.

Step 326, the processor 11 is woken up, and returns to step 313, the processor 11 draws an update information screen, and transmits the update information screen to the display 12 for display, wherein the update information screen is drawn for the second time, The interval between the second time and the first time in which the information picture is drawn in step 313 is the second preset time, which is 60 seconds in the preferred embodiment.

Step 327, the determining module 107 determines, according to the data sensed by the second sensor 143, whether the electronic device 1 moves. If the electronic device 1 does not move, repeating the step 327; if the electronic device 1 If movement occurs, proceed to step 329.

Step 329, the determining module 107 further determines whether the user has a preset action on the electronic device 1, and the preset action is defined as an action of the user waking the display 12 from the off mode to the partial display mode, for example, the user is on the desktop. The electronic device 1 is picked up and the time displayed by the display 12 is displayed. If the user does not have a preset action on the electronic device 1, the process returns to step 327. If the user has a preset action on the electronic device 1, the user enters sequentially. Step 326 and step 313, at which time the processor 11 is woken up, the processor 11 draws an update information screen, and transmits the update information screen to the display 12 for display. The display mode switching method further determines whether the user has a preset action on the electronic device 1 only after determining that the electronic device 1 is moved. If the electronic device 1 is stationary, no judgment is needed, thereby saving the determination of whether the preset action is performed. Power consumption.

The display mode switching method and system and the electronic device 1 of the present invention can control the display 12 to enter the partial display mode, and the user can still obtain the required information in the mode, and the display 12 is more power-saving in the mode. In addition, the electronic device 1 and the display mode switching method thereof according to the present invention can switch the display according to the operation of the electronic device 1 by the user, such as the electronic device 1, and whether the user has a preset action on the electronic device 1. 12 working mode to achieve more power saving effect.

1‧‧‧Electronic device

10‧‧‧Display mode switching system

101‧‧‧Time Module

102‧‧‧Confirmation module

103‧‧‧Control Module

104‧‧‧Registration Module

105‧‧‧Drawing module

106‧‧‧Detection module

107‧‧‧Judgement module

11‧‧‧ Processor

12‧‧‧ display

121‧‧‧Second memory

13‧‧‧Power unit

14‧‧‧Sensor unit

141‧‧‧Sensor Integrator

142‧‧‧first sensor

143‧‧‧Second sensor

15‧‧‧First memory

1 is a functional block diagram of an electronic device in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 2 is an information screen displayed when the display enters the partial display mode in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a functional block diagram of a display mode switching system in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flow chart of a display mode switching method in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

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Claims (15)

A display mode switching method is provided for an electronic device, the electronic device includes a display and a processor, the display is operable in a full screen display mode, a partial display mode, and a shutdown mode, and the processor is operable in an operating mode and a sleep mode, and the improved The method includes: controlling the display to operate in a full screen display mode for displaying a user operation screen; detecting whether a preset trigger event occurs; and controlling the display to switch from the full screen display mode when the preset trigger event occurs Up to the partial display mode, and stop displaying the user operation screen; when the display switches to the partial display mode, start counting the first preset time; when the display switches to the partial display mode, use the processor to draw information a screen, and transmitting the information screen to the display for display; when the information screen is transmitted to the display for display, starting to time the second preset time, and controlling the processor to switch from the working mode to the sleep mode; When the processor switches to the sleep mode, it detects whether There is a preset wake-up event, if any, controlling the processor to switch from the sleep mode to the working mode, and controlling the display to switch from the partial display mode to the full-screen display mode; if not, determining whether the time has been reached The first preset time, if the first preset time has been reached, the display is controlled to switch from the partial display mode to the closed mode, and if the first preset time is not reached, the second time is reached. When the time is preset, the processor wakes up to draw an update information screen, and transmits the update information screen to the display for display. The display mode switching method as described in claim 1, wherein the information picture is drawn as a first time, and the updated information picture is drawn as a second time, and the second time is separated from the second time by the second time. The preset time is longer, and the first preset time is longer than the second preset time. The display mode switching method of claim 1, wherein the electronic device further comprises a proximity sensor, the method further comprising: determining the proximity sensing when the first preset time is not reached. Whether the device is shielded, if it is obscured, controlling the display to switch from the partial display mode to the off mode; if not blocked, the processor wakes up the processor to draw the update information screen when the timing reaches the second preset time And transfer the update information screen to the display for display. The display mode switching method of claim 1, wherein the method further comprises: confirming whether the partial display mode is enabled, and if enabled, controlling the display to switch from the full screen display mode to the partial display mode; If not turned on, the display is controlled to switch from the full screen display mode to the off mode. The display mode switching method of claim 4, wherein the method further comprises: after confirming that the partial display mode is turned on, registering to wake up the processor from the sleep mode to enter a wake-up event of the working mode, The wake event includes the preset wake event. The display mode switching method of claim 1, wherein the method further comprises: determining, after the display is switched from the partial display mode to the off mode, whether the electronic device moves, and if the movement occurs, determining Whether the electronic device has a preset action, if there is a preset action, the processor wakes up the processor to draw the update information screen, and transmits the update information screen to the display for display. A display mode switching system for an electronic device, the electronic device comprising a display and a processor, the display being operable in a full screen display mode, a partial display mode and a shutdown mode, the processor being operable in an operating mode and a sleep mode, the improvement The system includes: a control module for controlling the display to operate in a full screen display mode for displaying a user operation screen; and a detection module for detecting whether a preset trigger event occurs; the control module is When the preset trigger event occurs, the display is controlled to switch from the full screen mode to the partial display mode, and the user operation screen is stopped; the drawing module is configured to draw an information screen, and the information screen is transmitted to the The display module is further configured to: when the information screen is transmitted to the display for display, control the processor to switch from the working mode to the sleep mode; and the timing module is configured to switch to the display when the display is After the partial display mode, timing the first preset time, and when the information screen is transmitted to the display After being displayed, the second preset time is used for timing; and the detecting module is configured to detect whether a preset wake event occurs after the processor switches to the sleep mode, and if so, the control module controls The processor switches from the sleep mode to the working mode, and controls the display to switch from the partial display mode to the full-screen display mode; if not, the timing module determines whether the first preset time has been reached, if When the first preset time has been reached, the control module controls the display to switch from the partial display mode to the closed mode. If the first preset time is not reached, the timing module reaches the second time. When the time is preset, the processor wakes up to draw an update information screen, and transmits the update information screen to the display for display. The display mode switching system of claim 7, wherein the information picture is drawn as a first time, and the updated information picture is drawn as a second time, and the second time is separated from the second time by the second time. The preset time is longer, and the first preset time is longer than the second preset time. The display mode switching system of claim 7, wherein the electronic device further comprises a proximity sensor, the system further comprising: a determining module, when the first preset time is not counted, Determining whether the proximity sensor is obscured, if it is obscured, the control module controls the display to switch from the partial display mode to the off mode; if not, the timing module reaches the second time in the timing module When the time is preset, the processor wakes up to draw an update information screen, and transmits the update information screen to the display for display. The display mode switching system of claim 7, wherein the system further comprises: a confirmation module, configured to confirm whether the partial display mode is enabled, and if enabled, the control module controls the display from the The full screen display mode is switched to the partial display mode; if not, the control module controls the display to switch from the full screen display mode to the off mode. The display mode switching system of claim 10, wherein the system further comprises: a registration module, configured to register the processor from the sleep mode after the confirmation module confirms that the partial display mode is enabled Wake up to enter the wake-up event of the working mode, the wake-up event includes the preset wake-up event. The display mode switching system of claim 9, wherein the determining module is further configured to: when the display is switched from the partial display mode to the off mode, determine whether the electronic device moves, and if the movement occurs And determining whether the electronic device has a preset action. If there is a preset action, the processor wakes up the processor to draw the update information screen, and transmits the update information screen to the display for display. The display mode switching system of claim 7, wherein the display consumes less power in the partial display mode than in the full-screen display mode. The display mode switching system of claim 7, wherein the preset triggering event comprises that the power button of the electronic device is pressed, or the electronic device is not operated for a preset time. An electronic device includes a processor and a first memory connected to the processor, the first memory is configured to store a display mode switching system, and the processor is configured to execute the display mode switching system, and the improvement is that the display The mode switching system is the system described in any one of claims 7-14.