TWI253004B - Method and system for switching functions of pushbuttons - Google Patents

Method and system for switching functions of pushbuttons Download PDF

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TWI253004B
TWI253004B TW93132673A TW93132673A TWI253004B TW I253004 B TWI253004 B TW I253004B TW 93132673 A TW93132673 A TW 93132673A TW 93132673 A TW93132673 A TW 93132673A TW I253004 B TWI253004 B TW I253004B
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Disclosed is a method and a system for switching functions of pushbuttons, which is used in an electronic device, and a setting module is provided for generating a pushbutton function switching operation interface, which allows a user to set a menu for userids selective activation of switching of function for specific pushbuttons; next, a storage unit stores the menu set through the pushbutton function switching operation interface generated by the setting module; further, a pushbutton control module reads out the menu stored in the storage unit at the time the electronic device is booting up and carrying out self-test, and temporarily stores the menu in a memory unit; and, a switching module detects, at the time a pushbutton is actuated, if the pushbutton is the specific pushbutton that is set with the switching function, and carries out switching of function of the specific pushbutton when the menu stored in the register is of an activated status. With the method and system for switching functions of pushbuttons, the user is allowed to set switching of a specific pushbutton based on his or her preference so as to enhance user-friendliness and efficiency of use of the electronic device.

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1253004 九、發明說明: 【發明所屬之技術領域】 -種按鍵功能切換方法以及 關於一種庫用在雪早壯罢七j 文沣而5之,係有 [先前技;】 衣置之按鍵功能切換方法與系統。 隨著電子資訊科技之日新月異,許多電 ㈣陳㈣,例如個人電腦、筆記型電腦、 ]服σ。或工作站等,其不伸方 料_裡4玄u a 在功此方面愈來愈多元化,資 =理:;也愈來愈高。再加上電子資訊產品製造技術之 微小化之趨勢,—旦將該資料統f體積上亦有 後,即得結合許多其 :::力:場化 =崎產品具有資料處理能力,而讓該等產品具有 更夕的人工智慧與更多元化之功能。 以其中的筆記型電腦為例,目前的 =者多數的快捷功能鍵(HotKey),藉以讓使用= 仃已對應至㈣快捷功能鍵之程式或功能,其得例 °為網路連結或開啟影音播放程式等。但在筆記型電腦有 限的空間下,其所提供之鍵盤上的實體按鍵數量亦有限, 且無法無限制的擴充,所以業界遂以一功能鍵(f 他按鍵作不同的組合,以定義更多額外的功能,使 侍·’益上的現有按鍵數量有限之情形下,達到更多之功 月匕以解決筆記本電腦追求微型化與功能強大之兩難狀況。 舉例而3, Fn Key功能鍵在筆記本電腦上使用相 17665 5 1253004 當頻繁,爲A,該功能鍵在鍵盤上之設置位置將㈣” 本電腦之使用操作之便利性産生影響。該FnK叮^能鍵一 般係設置在“LeftCtrlKey”鍵的左方或右方。“1253004 IX. Description of the invention: [Technical field of invention] - A method for switching the function of a button and a library for use in the early morning of the snow, and with the [previous technique;] Method and system. With the rapid development of electronic information technology, many electricity (4) Chen (four), such as personal computers, notebook computers, and clothing σ. Or workstations, etc., which does not extend the material _ _ 4 Xuan u a more diversified in this aspect, the capital = rational:; is also getting higher and higher. Coupled with the trend of miniaturization of electronic information product manufacturing technology, once the data volume is also available, it has to be combined with many of it::: force: field=saki products have data processing capabilities, and let Such products have more artificial intelligence and more diversified functions. Take the notebook computer as an example, the current shortcut function (HotKey), so that the use of = 仃 has been corresponding to the (four) shortcut function key program or function, the example of which is the network connection or open video and audio Play the program, etc. However, in the limited space of the notebook computer, the number of physical buttons on the keyboard provided by the notebook computer is limited, and cannot be expanded without limitation. Therefore, the industry uses a function key (f other buttons to make different combinations to define more The extra function makes the waiter's number of existing buttons limited, and achieves more power to solve the dilemma of the notebook's pursuit of miniaturization and powerful functions. For example, 3, Fn Key function key in the notebook When using 17665 5 1253004 on the computer, when it is frequent, it is A, the setting position of the function key on the keyboard will affect the convenience of the operation of the computer. The FnK叮^ can be set in the “LeftCtrlKey” key. Left or right."

Key”鍵與“FnKey”鍵均是使用者經常會用到的按鍵。 然而,有一些筆記本電腦用戶習慣使用“Left Ctrl 鍵與其他之按鍵進行组合以達到所需之功能,而另 一些使用者則習慣以“ FnKey,’鍵與其他之按鍵進行組 合。智f貝使用“Left Ctrl Key”鍵的電腦用戶比較難接受 使用“FnKey”鍵,而習慣使用“ FnKey”鍵之用戶亦難 接受使用“LeftCtrlKey,,鍵,故前者會經常在需鍵入 LeftCtdKey”鍵時,常常鍵入“FnKey,,鍵;反之亦 =1匕將在一定程度上影響用戶對該電腦之操作便利性及 、”。再者,若具-定習慣之電腦用戶,如“Leftctrl Λ故鍵之 =用者與”鍵之慣用者,因習慣成自 a之,故,亦在快速鍵入對應之功能時,常常以“The Key and FnKey keys are the keys that users often use. However, some laptop users are accustomed to using the Left Ctrl key to combine with other keys to achieve the desired functionality, while others It is customary to use the "FnKey," button to combine with other buttons. Computer users who use the "Left Ctrl Key" button are more difficult to accept the "FnKey" button, and users who are accustomed to using the "FnKey" button are also difficult to accept. "LeftCtrlKey,, key, so the former will often need to type the LeftCtdKey" key, often type "FnKey,, key; vice versa = 1 will affect the user's convenience to the computer to a certain extent." If you have a customary computer user, such as "Leftctrl Λ 键 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

Key爲組合鍵所對應的功能會錯鍵成以“ FnK 組合鍵的情形(或爲相反之情形)。此等發生將在一定程产 戶 =該電腦之操作便利性’以使用戶備受困狀 用戶作^錯誤鍵入另一功能之情形進—步影響電腦 Μ 如用戶本想作-保存之動作,卻以鍵入 -關機之功能,則更讓筆記本電腦用戶感到頭疼。 切換=以=供如筆記型電腦等電子裝[按鍵功能 的: ^先’以解決因受限於按鍵數量以及電子裝 置的面積所造成使用衫便,遂成為目前亟待解決的問^ 17665 6 1253004 【發明内容】 g為解決上述習知技術之缺點,本發明之主要目的在於 提供一種按鍵功能切換方法以及系統,藉以令不同按鍵間 可以相互切換功能。 、本發明之另一目的在於提供一種按鍵功能切換方法 乂及不統,其得透過軟體設定之機制設定不同按鍵功能之 切換。 么為達成以上所述及其他目的,本發明之按鍵功能切換 2統包括有:-設定模組,其係用以生成—按鍵切換功能 $作μ © ’俾j共使用者設定是否啟動特定按鍵切換功能之 儲存單元,其仏用以儲存使用者透過該設定模組 所生成之按鍵切換功能操作介面所設定的選項内容;一 =控制模組,其係用以於該電子裝置開機自我測試之過程 中1 斷賊存單元所儲存之設定選項内容並將該内容暫存 。己L單兀中,以及一切換模組,其係用以於按鍵被使 之過程中偵測該按鍵是否為該設定有切換功能之特定按 ΐ定ίΓ:㈣單元所暫存之選項内容為啟動時,執行該 知疋按鍵功能之切換。 過該系統’執行按鍵功能切換的方法係··首先,令 :,定模組生成—按鍵切換功能操作介面,俾供使: 疋是否啟動特定按鍵切換功能之選項;其次 = 元儲存使料透過 储存早 介面所L s - 鍵切換功能操作 斤口又疋的項内容;再者,令一 子梦詈門嫉ή ^、 、’卫制杈、。且於該電 ^ π 、我測試之過程中讀取該儲存單元所儲存之設 17665 7 1253004 疋进項内容並將該内容暫存至一記憶單元中;最後,令一 切換杈組於按鍵被使用之過程中偵測該按鍵 祕功能之特定按鍵,並於該記憶單元所暫存 谷為啟動時,執行該特定按鍵功能之切換。 、相較於習知之按鍵控制技術,本發明之按鍵功能切換 f法以及乐統,其得透過軟體設定之機制設定不同按鍵功 切換,藉以令不同按鍵間可以相互切換功能。透過該 按·建力月匕切換方法以及系統,使用者得依據使用習慣設定 特定按鍵功能之切換’俾提昇該電子裝置之可親性與使用 效率。 【實施方式】 以下係藉由特定的具體實施例說明本發明之實施方 ^:熟悉此技藝之人士可由本說明書所揭示之内容輕易地 '、角千本毛明之其他優點與功效。本發明亦可藉由其他不同 的具體實施例加以施行或應用,本說明書中的各項細節亦 可基於不同觀點與應用,在不惊離本發明之精神下進 種修飾與變更。 σ 請參閱第!圖’其中顯示本發明之按鍵功能切換季統 2糸統架構示意圖’如圖所示,其包括有一設定模組12、 —儲存單元14、—按鍵控制模組16以及-㈣模組18。 須特別說明者,係本發明之按鍵功能切換系統乃應用作並 :限定於-筆記型電腦上’如電子辭典、桌上型個人電腦、 ^己型個人電腦及個人數位助理等具有按鍵之電子裳置均 …、不可更進步者,係本發明之按鍵功能切換系統並建 17665 8 1253004 構於該筆記型電腦之基本輸入輸出系統…士 ^n/〇utput System ; BI〇s)中。此外,於本實施例中, 設欲進行功能相互切換之按鍵為“LeftCtdKe〆,鍵以及 /n Key鍵。惟貫際上得執行切換之功能按鍵以及數量 係所需予以設定,自不待言。 孩。又疋杈組12,其係用以生成一按鍵切換功能操作介 面,俾供使用者設定是否啟動特定按鍵切換功能之選項。 承岫所述’方;本貫施例中,該設定模組12係建構於該 之中,當使用者於一般開機程序中,透過按壓“Delete” 按鍵進入BIOS功能設定晝面,而該功能設定晝面中至少 ^括有-按鍵㈣設定選項,#使用者透過如鍵盤等輸入 單元(未圖示)點選按鍵切換設定選項後,該設定模組Η 隨即生成該按鍵切換功能操作介面,其中至少包括詢問使 用者是否欲將“Left Ctrl Key”鍵以及“FnKey,,鍵之功 能相互切換之選項,俾供使用者透過該輸入單元設定是否 啟動特定按鍵切換功能之選項。 該儲存單元14,其係用以儲存使用者透過該設定模組 12所生成之按鍵切換功能操作介面所設定的選項内容。承 雨所述,於本貫施例中,當使用者透過該輸入單元,於詢 問使用者是否欲將Left Ctrl Key”鍵以及“Fn Key”鍵 之功能相互切換之選項中選擇並輸入“是,,並確認儲存的 指令時,該選項内容隨即儲存於該儲存單元14中。該儲存 單元14可為一具有可抹除可程式化功能之非揮發記憶 體,如CMOS記憶體或快閃記憶體(FlashMem〇ry)中。 17665 9 1253004 者’係於本實施例中,該_中之設定程式 二15的中斷服務以設定或清除該儲存單元u中儲 存按鍵切換致能與否之特定位 子早 中儲 時該特定位元設為「lj; 仔例如為當致能切換 「。」。承前,則於本實施;=::寺則該特定位元設為 該按鍵控制模組16,4用二:兀係“ Γι」。 我測試之過程中判斷該儲存單元M V7:型, 暫存至—記憶單元17中。承前所述,於本實 爷健存抑r使用者5又疋完成並儲存該按鍵切換功能選項於 進亥之料位元後重新開機,則於該筆記型電腦 元1丁4之特該開機自我測試程式會將該儲存單 控制模組16儲存該設定内容於其本身所具有 考。中’用以提供按鍵控制程式執行時之參 (SRAMr 早70 17係為一如靜態隨機存取記憶體 AM )寺揮發性記憶體。 測該按18 ’其係用以於該按鍵被使用之過程中偵 情單元17疋所設定有切換功能之特定按鍵,並於該記 選項内容為啟動時,執行該特定按鍵功 按下二ΓΓ述’於本實施例中,當有—實體按鍵被 兮按鍵之ί 18得透過掃描線(scanLlne)獲取 斷該記二〜8_°。岭並於處理該掃描碼之前判 =:;::17中所儲存之設定内容,藉以確定是否致能 ,建力月匕切換之功能4否,則直接執行該掃描碼;若是, 17665 10 1253004 則再進步判斷疋否该掃描碼是否為“LeftcmKe〆,鍵 以及“FnKey”鍵其中之一者,若是,則將“Lefictd Key’’鍵以及“FnKey”鍵之掃描碼相互㈣,並依據切 換後之掃描碼執行對應之功能處理。則按T “LeftctrlKey is the function corresponding to the key combination and will be wrongly keyed to the "FnK key combination (or the opposite case). This will occur in a certain range of households = the convenience of the computer's operation to make the user suffer When the user makes a mistake and types another function, the step affects the computer. If the user wants to save the action, but the function of typing-shutdown, the laptop user feels a headache. Electronic devices such as notebook computers [key function: ^ first] to solve the problem of the use of shirts due to the number of buttons and the area of the electronic device, which has become an urgent problem to be solved. 17665 6 1253004 [Invention content] g is To solve the above disadvantages of the prior art, the main purpose of the present invention is to provide a method and system for switching a button function, so that different buttons can be switched to each other. Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for switching a button function. It is necessary to set the switching of different key functions through the mechanism of software setting. In order to achieve the above and other purposes, the key function of the present invention The switch system includes: a setting module, which is used to generate a button switching function, for a user to set whether to activate a specific button switching function, and to store a user through the storage unit. Setting the content of the option set by the operation interface of the key switching function generated by the module; a = control module, which is used to set the content of the setting option stored by the thief storage unit during the self-test of the electronic device and The content is temporarily stored in the file, and a switching module is used to detect whether the button is a specific button for setting the switching function during the button being pressed. (4) When the content of the option is activated, the function of switching the function of the button is executed. After the system performs the function of switching the function of the button, first, let: the module is generated - the button switching function operation interface, 俾 supply:疋 Whether to activate the option of the specific button switching function; secondly, the meta-storage allows the material to be manipulated through the storage of the L-s-key of the early interface, and the content of the item is further manipulated;嫉ή ^, , '卫制杈, and during the test, I read the contents of the 17665 7 1253004 stored in the storage unit and temporarily store the content in a memory unit. Finally, a switching group is configured to detect a specific button of the button secret function during the use of the button, and when the temporary storage valley of the memory unit is activated, the switching of the specific button function is performed. According to the conventional button control technology, the button function of the present invention switches the f method and the music system, and the different button functions are switched through the mechanism of the software setting, so that the different buttons can be switched to each other. The method and the system, the user can set the switching of the specific button function according to the usage habits, 俾 improve the affinity and use efficiency of the electronic device. [Embodiment] The following is a description of the embodiments of the present invention by way of specific embodiments. ^ Those skilled in the art can easily <RTIgt; </ RTI> <RTIgt; The present invention may be embodied or applied in various other specific embodiments. The details of the present invention can be modified and changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. σ See the first! The figure shows the key function switching system of the present invention. As shown in the figure, it includes a setting module 12, a storage unit 14, a button control module 16, and a (four) module 18. It should be specially stated that the key function switching system of the present invention is applied and limited to: - on the notebook computer - such as an electronic dictionary, a desktop personal computer, a personal computer and a personal digital assistant, etc. The average function of the key function switching system of the present invention is 17665 8 1253004, which is constructed in the basic input/output system of the notebook computer...(^^/〇utput System; BI〇s). In addition, in the present embodiment, the buttons for switching between functions are "LeftCtdKe", the key, and the /n Key button. However, it is necessary to set the function buttons and the number of functions to be performed continuously. The group 12 is also used to generate a button switching function operation interface, and the user has the option of setting whether to activate a specific button switching function. In the case of the present embodiment, the setting mode The group 12 is constructed in the middle. When the user presses the "Delete" button in the general booting process, the BIOS function setting is entered, and at least the - button (four) setting option is selected in the function setting, #用After the setting option is switched by an input unit (not shown) such as a keyboard, the setting module 生成 then generates the button switching function operation interface, which at least includes asking the user whether to use the "Left Ctrl Key" key and "FnKey, the option to switch the functions of the keys to each other, allows the user to set whether to activate the specific key switching function through the input unit. The storage unit 14 is configured to store the content of the option set by the user through the button switching function operation interface generated by the setting module 12. According to Cheng Yu, in the present embodiment, when the user passes the input unit, select and input "Yes" in the option of asking the user whether to switch the function of the Left Ctrl Key and the "Fn Key". And, when the stored instruction is confirmed, the content of the option is stored in the storage unit 14. The storage unit 14 can be a non-volatile memory with erasable programmable functions, such as CMOS memory or flash memory (FlashMem〇ry). 17665 9 1253004 is in the embodiment, the interrupt service of the setting program 2 in the _ is set or clear the specific bit in the storage unit u to store the key switch enable or not, the specific bit is stored in the early bit Set to "lj; For example, when enabling "." In the previous implementation, this implementation; =:: Temple, the specific bit is set to the button control module 16, and the second is used: "兀". During the test, the storage unit M V7: type is temporarily stored in the memory unit 17. As stated in the previous paragraph, in the case of the real user, the user 5 has completed and stored the button switching function option and restarted after the material level of the Jinhai, then the notebook computer unit 1 The self-test program will store the stored order control module 16 to store the set content in its own test. Medium ' is used to provide the parameters of the button control program execution (SRAMr 70 70 is a static random access memory AM) temple volatile memory. The button 18' is used to select a specific button for the switching function set by the detecting unit 17 during the use of the button, and when the content of the recording is activated, the specific button function is pressed twice. In the present embodiment, when there is a physical button being pressed by the button, the scan line (scanLlne) is used to obtain the record 2~8_°. Before processing the scan code, the ridge determines the setting content stored in =:;::17 to determine whether it is enabled. If the function of the force-changing switch is 4, the scan code is directly executed; if yes, 17665 10 1253004 Then, the progress is judged whether the scan code is one of "LeftcmKe", the key and the "FnKey" key, and if so, the scan codes of the "Lefictd Key" key and the "FnKey" key are mutually mutually (four), and according to the switching The subsequent scan code performs the corresponding functional processing. Then press T "Leftctrl

Key’#鍵執行々者為原本“ FnKey,,鍵的功能,反之亦然。 明蒼閱第2圖,其中顯示透過本發明之按鍵功能切換 系統,執行按鍵功能切換方法時之流程步驟。 一於步驟S201中,令該設定模、组12生成一按鍵切換功 4作’I φ ’俾供使用者設定是否啟動特定按鍵切換功能 之選項。承前所述,於本實施例中,當使用者於—般開機 程序:、,透過按壓“Delete,,按鍵進人则3功能設定畫 並透過。亥輸入單元點選進入該按鍵切換設定選項,當 吏用者透過如鍵盤等輸入單元點選按鍵切換設定選項後, 該設定模組12隨即生成該按鍵切換功能操作介面,並詢問 使用者疋否欲將“LeftCtrlKey”鍵以及鍵之 功月b相互切換之選項,俾供使用者透過該輸入單元設定是 否啟動4寸疋按鍵切換功能之選項,接著進行步驟。 ^於y心S202中,令該儲存單元14儲存使用者透過該 叹疋杈組12所生成之按鍵切換功能操作介面所設定的選 ,内容。承前所述,於本實施例中,當使用者透過該輸入 單兀,於詢問使用者是否欲將“Left Ctrl Key”鍵以及 Fn Key鍵之功能相互切換之選項中選擇並輸入“是,, 亚確認儲存的指令時,該選項内容隨即儲存於該儲存單元 中而及BIOS中之設定程式透過INT 1 5的中斷服務設 17665 11 1253004 定該儲存單元 Γι」,接著進行步.j^〇r切換致能與否之特定位元為 於步驟S203中,人# 開機自我測試之過二。按鍵控制模組16於該電子裝置 選項内容並將該爾單元14所儲存之設定 於本實施例中,當二“思早兀17中。承前所述, 選項於該儲存“设定完成並儲存該按鍵切換功能 型電腦進行自之衫位元後重新開機,則於該筆記 儲存單元u之^/則成時’該開機自我測試程式會將該 組!6,俾供元中的設定内容通知該按鍵控制模 所具有之該^單控㈣莫組16儲存該設定内容於其本身 之參考,接著5ΓΓ7 t用以提供按鍵控制程式執行時 可接者進仃步驟S204。 過程:=Γ: V令該切換模組18於該按鍵被使用之 承前所、/、' Μ文鍵疋否為該設定有切換功能之特定按鍵。 士始Μ ’於本實施例中’當有一實體按鍵被按下時,令 得透過掃描線(ScanLlne)_^^ _ 17 cancode)’亚於處理該掃描碼之前判斷該記憶單 : 儲存之設定内容,藉㈣定是否致能按鍵功能切 =功此,若否,則進至步驟S207;若是,則進行步驟 於步驟S205中’令該切換模組18於該記憶單元17 所暫存之選項内容為啟動時,進一步判斷該掃描碼是否為 Left Ctrl Key”鍵以及“pn Key”鍵其中之一者,若 否’則進至步驟S207。若是,則進行步驟s2〇6。 17665 12 1253004 於步驟S206中,令該切換模組18 能之切換,#监“r ^ 0 執订该特定按鍵功 掃一 Γ互Γ y,,键以及“ ”鍵之 處理:則=換[=據切換後之掃描碼執行對應之功能The Key'# key is executed as the original "FnKey," key function, and vice versa. Ming Cang, see Figure 2, which shows the flow steps when the key function switching method is executed by the key function switching system of the present invention. In the step S201, the setting mode and the group 12 are configured to generate a button switching function 4 as 'I φ ' for the user to set whether to activate the specific button switching function. As described above, in the embodiment, when the user In the general boot procedure:, by pressing "Delete, the button enters the 3 function to set the painting and pass. The input unit of the Hai enters the button to switch the setting option. When the user switches the setting option through the button of the input unit such as the keyboard, the setting module 12 then generates the operation interface of the button switching function, and asks the user whether or not The option to switch the "LeftCtrlKey" key and the key month b of the key to each other allows the user to set whether to activate the 4-inch 疋 key switching function through the input unit, and then proceeds to the step. In the y core S202, the storage unit 14 stores the selection and content set by the user through the button switching function operation interface generated by the sigh group 12. As described above, in the embodiment, when the user inputs the input unit, the user selects and inputs "Yes," in the option of asking the user whether to switch the functions of the "Left Ctrl Key" button and the Fn Key button. When confirming the stored command, the content of the option is stored in the storage unit and the setting program in the BIOS sets the storage unit Γι" through the interrupt service setting of INT 1 5, 17665 11 1253004, and then proceeds to step. j^〇r The specific bit of the switch enable or not is that in step S203, the person # turns on the self test. The button control module 16 is set in the electronic device option content and stored in the embodiment 14 in the embodiment, when the second "Thinking before, as described above, the option is stored in the storage" setting is completed and stored. The button switching function computer is restarted after the shirt bit is turned on, and then when the note storage unit u is completed, the boot self-test program will set the group! 6. The setting content in the 俾 donor informs the button control module that the single control (four) om group 16 stores the setting content for its own reference, and then 5 ΓΓ 7 t is used to provide the button control program to execute when the program is executed. Step S204. Process: =Γ: V causes the switching module 18 to use the button before the button is used, and the /, Μ 疋 key is the specific button for which the switching function is set. In the present embodiment, 'When a physical button is pressed, the scan line (ScanLlne) _^^ _ 17 cancode) is used to determine the memory list before processing the scan code: Content, by (4) whether to enable the button function to cut = this, if not, proceed to step S207; if yes, proceed to step S205 to enable the switching module 18 to be temporarily stored in the memory unit 17 When the content is started, it is further determined whether the scan code is one of the Left Ctrl Key" key and the "pn Key" key, and if not, the process proceeds to step S207. If yes, the process proceeds to step s2〇6. 17665 12 1253004 In step S206, the switching module 18 can be switched, and the "supervisor" r ^ 0 is configured to perform the processing of the specific key Γ, the key and the " ” key: then ==== The scan code performs the corresponding function

Key,,鍵Λ y,’鍵執行者為原本、 y 鍵的功能,反之亦然。 於步驟S207 t,執行該掃描碼。 得透:二之按鍵功能切換方法以及系統,其 不同定不同按鍵功能之切換,藉以令 J才文鍵間可以相互切換功能。 以及系統,使用者•摅#田 知鍵功能切換方法墦 換,俾提昇二習慣設定特定按鍵功能之切 歼Μ电子衣置之可親性與使用效率。 上述貫施例僅為例示性說明本發明之原理及其功 在不Ϊί用於限制本發明。任何熟習此項技藝之人士均可 與變神及範嘴下’對上述實施例進行修飾 專利範圍所列1發明之權利保護範圍,應如後述之申請 【圖式簡單說明】 示意nr—本發明之按鍵功能切換系統之系統架構11 於執行按 弗2圖係為一本發明之按鍵功能切換系統 鍵功此切換方法時之流程圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 設定模組 知:鍵控制模多且 切換模組 14 儲存單元 17 記憶單元 17665Key,, key Λ y, 'The key executor is the original, y key function, and vice versa. In step S207 t, the scan code is executed. Through the two: the key function switching method and the system, the different key function switching, so that the J key can switch between each other. And system, user • 摅 #田 know key function switching method 墦 change, 俾 upgrade two habits to set the specific button function 歼Μ electronic clothing set affinity and use efficiency. The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention and its advantages are not intended to limit the invention. Anyone skilled in the art can modify the scope of protection of the invention listed in the patent scope of the above-mentioned embodiments, and should be applied as follows (simplified description of the drawings) to illustrate nr - the present invention The system architecture 11 of the key function switching system is a flow chart when the switching function of the key function switching system of the present invention is executed. [Main component symbol description] Setting module Know: Key control module and switching module 14 Storage unit 17 Memory unit 17665

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1253004 十、申請專利範圍: 1· -種按鍵功能切換方法,其可 包括以下步驟·· 电卞衣置1p你 用者:Λ電子裝置生成按鍵切換功能操作介面,俾供使 用者:…啟動特定按鍵切換功能之選項; 定的二電:裝置儲存該按鍵切換功能操作介面所設 存之機自我測試之過程中讀取所儲 二:項内容並將該内容暫存至記憶單元中,·以及丨 是否為該設定有切換功能之㈣測該按鍵 換功能之特定按鍵,則…产:鍵,若為該設定有切 為啟動時,執行#〜 早兀所暫存之選項内容 執㈣“按鍵功能之切換。 • 申。月專利範圍第1項之方法,甘士 電子裝置之基本輸人二之==中、該些步驟係由該 _ΐΒΙ〇8)執行。出 =利範圍第2項之方法,其中,該_中之設1 之按鍵切換致能盥否之转1_ f “子^置所儲存 中—種處理。之特疋位凡進行設定及清除之其 4.如申請專利範圍第3項之方法, 能按鍵切換時將料定位元設為^ 务當致 換時則將該特定位元設為「〇」。…失以安鍵切 5·如申請專利範圍第 /、中,该電子裝置係透 Π665 14 l253〇〇4 ,具有可抹除可程式化功能之非揮發記憶體儲存該 按鍵切換功能操作介面所設定的選項内容。 6·=申請專利範圍第&quot;員之方法,其中,該電子裝置係透 過CM〇S記憶體及快閃記憶體(Fiash Mem〇ry)其中之 者儲存邊按鍵切換功能操作介面所設定的選項内容。 .如申請專利範圍帛!項之方法,m 、 揮發性隨機存取記憶體。 ^ δ. 2請專利範圍第1項之方法,其中,該電子裝置係為 筆5己型電腦、電子辭典、桌上型個人電腦及個人 助理其中之一者。 9 · ^申請專利範圍第1或8項之方法,其中,該特定按鍵 不為 ’Left Ctrl Key&quot;鍵以及,,Fn Key&quot;鍵。 種扣鍵功能切換系統,其可應用於電子裝置中,係包 括·· 叹疋模組,其係用以生成按鍵切換功能操作介面, 俾供使用者設定是否啟動特定按鍵切換功能之選項; 、儲存單兀,其係用以儲存使用者透過該設定模組所 生成之按鍵切換功能操作介面所設定的選項内容; 按鍵控制模組,其係用以於該電子裝置開機自我測 “之過程巾_該射單元㈣存之 將該内容暫存至記憶單元中;以及 ϋ 9切換模組’其翻以於按鍵被❹之過程中偵測該 :、:疋否為該設定有切換功能之特定按鍵,並於該記憶 早兀所暫存之選項内容為啟動時,執行該特定按鍵功能 17665 15 1253004 之切換。 1 1 ·如申請專利範圍第1 〇項之系統, 軟體程式、勤體以及硬體其中之」、者,該些模組係為 12·如申請專利範圍第u項之系統, 構於該電子裝置之基本輸入輸出系統中(’:模組係建 Input/Output System ; BIOS )中。 13. 如申請專利範圍第12項之系統,发 ^ 設定程式透過INT 15的中斷服務: 職_ :之 存按鍵切換致能與否m元㈣存早兀中儲 中一種處理。 兀進仃設定及清除之其 14. 如申請專利範圍第13項之 其中,該中斷服務當 致此按鍵切換時將該特定位元設為「1 . a 切換時則將該特定位元設為「〇」。」,田失此按鍵 15. 如申請專利範圍f 1〇項之系、统,其巾, 16為一具有可抹除可程式化功能之非揮發記情體子。早兀不 • Π=利3第1。項之系統,其中,該儲存單元係 …一 。己丨思體以及快閃記憶體(Flash Memory )其中 之_者。 〆、 17.=:Γί圍第10項之系統’其中,該記憶單元係 … 軍4丨生隨機存取記憶體。 18.2請專利範圍第1G項之系統,其中,該電子裝置係 為筆记型電腦、電子辭典、桌上型個人電腦及 助理其中之一者。 支1 191 Γί,專利範圍第10或18項之系統,其中,該特定按 、♦不為 Left Ctrl Key&quot;鍵以及&quot;Fn Key·,鍵。 17665 161253004 X. Patent application scope: 1· - Switching method of button function, which can include the following steps: · Electric 卞 clothes set 1p Your users: Λ Electronic device generates button switching function operation interface, for users: ... start specific Option of button switching function; fixed second power: device stores the button switching function operation interface set in the process of self-testing to read the stored two: item content and temporarily store the content in the memory unit, and丨 Is there a switching function for this setting? (4) Measure the specific button of the button change function, then...Product: button, if the setting is cut to start, execute #~ 兀 兀 暂 之 之 暂 暂 四 四 四 四Switching of functions. • The method of the first paragraph of the patent scope of the month, the basic input of the Gans electronic device ==zhong, the steps are performed by the _ΐΒΙ〇8). The method, wherein the button switching of the setting 1 of the _ is turned to 1_f. For the setting and clearing of the special unit, as in the method of the third application of the patent scope, the material positioning element can be set to be able to be switched when the button is switched, and the specific bit is set to "〇" when the replacement is made. . ... lost by the key switch 5 · As in the scope of patent application /, the electronic device is through 665 14 l253 〇〇 4, with a non-volatile memory that can erase the programmable function to store the button switching function operation interface The content of the options set. 6·=Application of the patent scope &quot; member method, wherein the electronic device is configured by the CM〇S memory and the flash memory (Fiash Mem〇ry) to store the option of the button switching function operation interface content. If you apply for a patent range! Method, m, volatile random access memory. ^ δ. 2 The method of claim 1, wherein the electronic device is one of a pen type computer, an electronic dictionary, a desktop personal computer, and a personal assistant. 9 · ^ The method of claim 1 or 8, wherein the specific button is not the 'Left Ctrl Key&quot; key and the Fn Key&quot; key. A button-switching function switching system, which can be applied to an electronic device, includes an sigh module, which is used to generate a button switching function operation interface, and an option for the user to set whether to activate a specific button switching function; The storage unit is configured to store the option content set by the user's button switching function operation interface generated by the setting module; the button control module is used for the electronic device to self-test the process towel _ the shooting unit (4) stores the content temporarily in the memory unit; and ϋ 9 switching module 'turns over the button to detect the button::: 疋 No for the setting has a switching function specific Press the button, and when the content of the option temporarily stored in the memory is activated, perform the switching of the specific button function 17665 15 1253004. 1 1 · The system of the first application of the patent scope, software program, hard work and hard In the middle of the system, the modules are 12. According to the system of the scope of the patent application, the system is constructed in the basic input and output system of the electronic device (': module system Input/O Utput System ; BIOS ). 13. If the system of patent application No. 12 is applied, the setting program is interrupted by the INT 15 service: Job _: Save button to enable or disable m-yuan (4). 14. In the case of the 13th application of the patent application, the interrupt service sets the specific bit to "1." "〇". Tian lost this button. 15. If you apply for the patent range f 1〇, the towel, 16 is a non-volatile recording body with erasable programmable function. Not early? Π = profit 3 first. Item system, wherein the storage unit is a system. The singularity of the body and the flash memory (Flash Memory). 〆, 17.=: Γί The system of item 10', wherein the memory unit is a random access memory. 18.2 The system of claim 1G, wherein the electronic device is one of a notebook computer, an electronic dictionary, a desktop personal computer, and an assistant. 1 191 Γί, the system of the 10th or 18th patent, wherein the specific button, ♦ is not the Left Ctrl Key&quot; key and the &quot;Fn Key·, key. 17665 16
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