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TWI299813B
TWI299813B TW94131453A TW94131453A TWI299813B TW I299813 B TWI299813 B TW I299813B TW 94131453 A TW94131453 A TW 94131453A TW 94131453 A TW94131453 A TW 94131453A TW I299813 B TWI299813 B TW I299813B
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1299813^ 九、發明說明: 【發明所屬之技術領域】 本發明係有關於一種省電方法,且特別有關於一 取裝置之省電方法。^像擷 【先前技術】 一般的影像擷取裝置,如數位相機、數位攝影機…等,為 T要達到省電的目的,通f在開機_段時隨若沒有進行任何 操作即會進入待機模式(Standb.y Mode )(即省電模式)。在 待機模式中,影像擷取裝置會自動關閉液晶螢幕以節省部分電 力,如美國專利第4555170號即揭露一種控制顯示屏幕之裝置, 以供在不進行操作時關閉顯示屏幕之光源。接著再經過一段時 間後若仍沒有進行任何操作,則會進入自動關機模式,即鏡頭 縮回然後關閉電源。 雖然利用上述方法已可達到省電的㈣,然而,由於影像 擷取裝置在開機時會先執行初始化操作,而在進入待機模式中 ^再返回作動模< (Active M〇de)時,則須再重新執行初始化 # 操作,如此將造成電量之消耗增加以及啟動時間增長之缺點。 目前微型化的影像擷取裝置雖然具有體型輕薄,易於攜 π、使用方便之優點,然而其最為人詬病的即是電力消耗的問 題,因此若能在有限的電量供應中再多節省一些電力,將可再 多增加些使用時間。 因此,本發明即提供了一種改良影像擷取裝置之省電方法。 【發明内容】 基於上述目的,本發明實施例揭露了一種影像擷取裝置之 0757-Α21162TWF〇M2);E0105144;alexchen 5 J299S13 喝電=法’其適用於數位相機、數位攝影機.等裝置。 梅取裝標1其中該旗標值係依據上述影像 且讀取上述旗;、果工、而设定。接收對應一切換鍵的訊號並 置之目‘作並且根據上述旗標值判斷上述影像擷取裝 影像::ΐ:ί。當上述旗標值為-第-旗標值,表示上述 化操作,ΐ且=在一關機模式’則將其鏡頭伸出,執行初始 體中、;將:述旗:始ί資料:存在上述影像擷取裝置之-記憶 裝置的電源:旗標值並且關閉上述影像擁取 ^原^使仔上述影像操取裝置進人-待機模式。 目田上述旗標值為上述第二旗標值,表示上述影像擷取裝置 清:::待:模式,則在收到切換鍵訊號後’將鏡頭縮回並且 第:旅^ 之上述初始化資料,·重設上述旗標值為上述 fM象押關閉上述影像榻取裝置的電源,從而使得上述 如像擷取瓜置進入上述關機模式。 本發明實施例更揭露了一種影像擷取裝置之省電方法,皇 相機、數位攝影機...等裝置。本發明首先定義一旗 :並且根據上述影像擷取裝置之目前操作模式而設定上述旗標 值。接收對應-調整鍵之訊號並且讀取上述旗標值,並且根據 上述旗標值判斷上述影像擷取裝置之目前操作 ,值為—第二旗標值,表示上述影像擷取裝置目前在—待= :罢則不射新執行初始化而直接讀取已儲存於上述影像擷取 衣之一 §己憶體中的初始化資料或設定資料,並且執行對應上 ,整鍵的操作。然後關閉上述影像擷取裝置的電源,從:使 得上述影像擷取裝置再次進入上述待機模式。 二當上述旗標值為一第一旗標值,表示上述影像操取裝置目 前在一關機模式,則不執行任何操作。 0757-A21162TWF(N2);E0105144;alexchen 6 1299813 本發明實施例更揭露了一種影像擷取裝置之省電方法,其 適甩於一數位相機、數位攝影機...等裝置。首先定義一旗標並 且根據上述影像擷取裝置之目前操作模式而設定上述旗標值。 讀取上述旗標值,並且根據上述旗標值判斷上述影像擷取裝置 之目前操作模式。當上述旗標值為一第一旗標值,表示上述影 像擷取裝置目前在一關機模式,判斷是否接收到對應一切換鍵 的訊號。若接收到對應上述切換鍵的訊號,則重設上述旗標值 為一第三旗標值。將上述影像擷取裝置之鏡頭伸出,執行初始 化操作,並且將初始化資料儲存在上述影像擷取裝置之一記憶 體中。判斷是否收到一待機訊號或者已等待了 一第一既定時 間。若收到上述待機訊號或者已等待了上述第一既定時間,將 上述初始化資料或上述設定資料儲存在上述記憶體中。然後重 叙上述旗標值為一第二旗標值,並且關閉上述影像擷取裝置的 電源,從而使得上述影像擷取裝置進入一待機模式。 當上述旗標值為一第二旗標值,表示上述影像擷取裝置目 前在一待機模式,判斷是否接收到對應一調整鍵的訊號。若接 收到對應上述調整鍵的訊號,則重設上述旗標值為上述第三旗 標值,並且讀取上述記憶體中之上述初始化資料或上述設定資 料以進行對應的調整操作。判斷是否收到上述待機訊號或者已 等待上述第一既定時間。若收到上述待機訊號或者已等待了上 述第一既定時間,將上述初始化資料或上述設定資料儲存在上 述記憶體中。然後重設上述旗標值為上述第二旗標值,並且關 閉上述影像擷取裝置的電源,.從而使得上述影像擷取裝置進入 上述待機模式。 若未接收到對應上述調整鍵的訊號,表示上述影像擷取裝 置仍在上述待機模式中,判斷是否收到上述待機訊號或者已等 0757-A21162TWF(N2);E0105144;alexchen 7 修正 補无 1299813 第94131453號 修正日期:97.4.10 修正頁 待上述第-既定時間。若收到上述待機訊號或者已 弟一既定時間,將上述影像擷取襄置的鏡頭縮回,並且清除上 述記憶體中之上述初始化資料或上述設定資料。重設上述旗標 值為上述第一旗標值,並且關閉上述影像擷取裝置的電源,從 而使得上述影像擷取裝置進入上述關機模式。 此外,值得一提的是,上述所謂記憶體可採用如Flash1299813^ IX. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION: TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a power saving method, and more particularly to a power saving method for a device. ^像撷[Prior Art] General image capture devices, such as digital cameras, digital cameras, etc., for T to achieve power saving purposes, pass f in the boot _ segment without any operation will enter standby mode (Standb.y Mode) (ie power saving mode). In the standby mode, the image capture device automatically turns off the LCD screen to save some power. For example, U.S. Patent No. 4,555,170 discloses a device for controlling the display screen for turning off the light source of the display screen when no operation is performed. Then, after a period of time, if there is still no operation, the auto power off mode will be entered, that is, the lens is retracted and then the power is turned off. Although the above method can be used to achieve power saving (4), however, since the image capturing device performs an initializing operation at the time of power-on, and then enters the standby mode and then returns to the active mode < (Active M〇de), The initialization # operation must be re-executed, which will result in increased power consumption and increased startup time. At present, the miniaturized image capturing device has the advantages of being thin and thin, easy to carry π, and convenient to use, but the most criticized is the problem of power consumption, so if more power can be saved in a limited power supply, More time will be added. Therefore, the present invention provides a power saving method for improving an image capturing device. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above, an embodiment of the present invention discloses an image capturing device of 0757-Α21162TWF〇M2); E0105144; alexchen 5 J299S13 drinking electricity=method, which is suitable for digital cameras, digital cameras, and the like. The plumbing label 1 has the flag value set according to the above image and reading the flag; Receiving the signal corresponding to a switch key and juxtaposing it, and determining the image capture image according to the flag value: ΐ: ί. When the above flag value is a -flag-flag value, indicating the above-mentioned operation, and = in a shutdown mode, the lens is extended, and the initial body is executed; the flag is: the initial data: the above exists The image capture device - the power of the memory device: the flag value and the image capture is turned off ^ the original image capture device enters the human-standby mode. The above flag value of the field is the second flag value, indicating that the image capturing device clears the:::to:mode, then after the switch key signal is received, the lens is retracted and the initialization data of the first: And resetting the flag value as the above-mentioned fM image to turn off the power of the image reclining device, so that the image capture device enters the shutdown mode. The embodiment of the invention further discloses a power saving method of the image capturing device, such as a camera, a digital camera, and the like. The present invention first defines a flag: and sets the flag value based on the current mode of operation of the image capture device. Receiving the signal of the corresponding-adjustment key and reading the flag value, and determining the current operation of the image capturing device according to the flag value, the value is a second flag value, indicating that the image capturing device is currently waiting = : Then, the initialization data or the setting data stored in one of the above image capturing clothes is directly read and the corresponding key operation is performed. Then, the power of the image capturing device is turned off, so that the image capturing device enters the standby mode again. 2. When the flag value is a first flag value, indicating that the image capturing device is currently in a shutdown mode, no operation is performed. 0757-A21162TWF(N2); E0105144; alexchen 6 1299813 The embodiment of the present invention further discloses a power saving method of an image capturing device, which is suitable for a digital camera, a digital camera, and the like. First, a flag is defined and the flag value is set according to the current mode of operation of the image capturing device. The flag value is read, and the current operation mode of the image capturing device is determined according to the flag value. When the flag value is a first flag value, it indicates that the image capturing device is currently in a shutdown mode, and determines whether a signal corresponding to a switching button is received. If the signal corresponding to the switching key is received, the flag value is reset to a third flag value. The lens of the image capturing device is extended to perform an initialization operation, and the initialization data is stored in one of the memory of the image capturing device. It is judged whether a standby signal has been received or has been waiting for a first time interval. If the standby signal is received or the first predetermined time has elapsed, the initialization data or the setting data is stored in the memory. Then, the flag value is re-stated to a second flag value, and the power of the image capturing device is turned off, so that the image capturing device enters a standby mode. When the flag value is a second flag value, it indicates that the image capturing device is currently in a standby mode to determine whether a signal corresponding to an adjustment button is received. If the signal corresponding to the adjustment key is received, the flag value is reset to the third flag value, and the initialization data or the setting data in the memory is read to perform a corresponding adjustment operation. It is judged whether the above standby signal is received or the first predetermined time has been waited for. If the standby signal is received or has waited for the first predetermined time, the initialization data or the setting data is stored in the above memory. Then, the flag value is reset to the second flag value, and the power of the image capturing device is turned off, so that the image capturing device enters the standby mode. If the signal corresponding to the adjustment button is not received, it indicates that the image capturing device is still in the standby mode, and it is determined whether the standby signal is received or has been waited for 0757-A21162TWF(N2); E0105144; alexchen 7 correction no 1299813 Amendment date 94131453: 97.4.10 Amendment page to the above-mentioned scheduled time. If the standby signal is received or the predetermined time has elapsed, the lens of the image capturing device is retracted, and the initialization data or the setting data in the memory is cleared. And resetting the flag value to the first flag value, and turning off the power of the image capturing device, so that the image capturing device enters the shutdown mode. In addition, it is worth mentioning that the above-mentioned so-called memory can be used as Flash.

Mem〇ry、EPR〇M,..等非揮發性記憶體以及上述切換鍵訊號 一開/關機鍵訊號。 【實施方式】 為了讓本發明之目的、特徵、及優點能更明顯易懂,下文 特舉較佳實施例,並配合所附圖示第】圖至第3圖,做詳細之 說明。本發明說明書提供不同的實施例來說明本發明不同實施 方式的技術特徵。其中,實施例中的各元件之配置係為說明之 用、’並,用以限制本發明。且實施例中圖式標號之部分重複, 係為了簡化說明’並非意指不同實施例之間的關聯性。 本發明貫施例揭露了一種影像擷取裝置之省電方法。利用 本發明實施例之省電方法,可在影像榻取裝置進入省電模式(即 待機模式)時,將初始化資料儲存於記憶體中,使該初始化資 料不致因為影像擷取裝置的電源關閉而消失,且在由省電模式 :復=作動模式時’能不須重新初始化而直接讀取已儲存之: 也化貝料。此外,在省電模式時不將鏡頭縮回而直接 使得影㈣取裝置在由省電模式返回㈣模式時,省去初始原化 與鏡頭伸縮所需的電力’故使得影像擷取裝置可使用更長時間。 數位相棧的操作模式包括關機模式(Power Off Mode )、待 機模式以及作動模式。關機模式係指影像擷取裝置的電源為關 〇757-A21162TWF1(N2);E01〇5144;aiexchen 8 1299813 ί 子雨 :狀恶、鏡頭為收回狀態以及影像擷取裝置之各部二二: 枓均處於未初始化狀態。待機模式係指 = 關_態、鏡頭為可拍照狀態以及影像摘取裝:二 初:Μ匕貧料皆已儲存於中記憶體記憶體。作刀匕兀之 取裝㈣電源為開啟狀態,且正處於操作過程令式係W像擷 當影像擷取裝置開啟時,其模式 待機模式。此外,預設—旗標(Flag)1 = ^舆直接進入 =置之操作模式。當影像擷取裝置在關二^ ⑺㈣),在待機模式時,旗標值為 二仏值為0 動模式時,旗標值為2 (Flag=2)。 )’以及在作 ㈤ 相運作’…待-既定時間 化資料存儲於影像擷取裝__巾初始 卜然後直接關閉電源。上述操作使得初==才示值設為 置的電源關閉而消失,同時維持鏡頭:= 鏡頭)。在待機模式下,若操作快門 ^^ (不回縮 鍵等調整鍵,則影像擷取裝置返回作動模式: 各項對應操作,並且點亮勞幕以觀旦ag—2)以執行 , 30 ##) ^ 叫。亦可設定為拍照完畢後,’相模式(Flag 當影像掏取襄置進入待機曰^所攝影像。 像擷取裝置的記憶體中並同時將卿^刀也化資料存儲於影 如此將使初始化資料不致因影像擷::為然後關閉電源。 同時维持鏡頭為伸出模式(不回' H原關閉而消失’ 作快Η鍵、變焦控制鍵等調二=在待機模式下,若操 鍵“象擷取裝置返回作動模式. 〇757-A2l162TWFl(N2);E〇l05l44:a|exchen 9 I2998J3 茗2 )以執行各項對應,^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 況。拍照完畢且等待 卫且點冗螢幕以觀察取景狀 入待機模式⑺㈣)。亦可=? 3〇秒鐘)後,重新進 所攝影像。 万了叹疋為拍照完畢後,短時間内重播 明。以下針對上述操作流程,分別以三個流程圖做更詳細的說 ㈣H係顯示本發明實施例之影像綠取裝置之省電方法的Non-volatile memory such as Mem〇ry, EPR〇M, .., and the above-mentioned switching key signal, an on/off key signal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In order to make the objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more comprehensible, the preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in the accompanying drawings. The present specification provides various embodiments to illustrate the technical features of various embodiments of the present invention. The arrangement of the elements in the embodiments is for illustrative purposes and is intended to limit the invention. In the embodiment, the portions of the drawings are repeated for the sake of simplicity of the description, and the meaning of the different embodiments is not intended. The embodiment of the present invention discloses a power saving method of an image capturing device. According to the power saving method of the embodiment of the present invention, when the image recoil device enters the power saving mode (ie, the standby mode), the initialization data is stored in the memory, so that the initialization data is not caused by the power of the image capturing device being turned off. Disappears, and in the power saving mode: complex = active mode 'can read directly stored without re-initialization: also materialized. In addition, in the power saving mode, the lens is not retracted, and the image (4) device is directly returned to the (four) mode by the power saving mode, and the power required for the initial originalization and the lens expansion and contraction is omitted, so that the image capturing device can be used. Longer time. The operation modes of the digital phase stack include Power Off Mode, standby mode, and actuation mode. Shutdown mode means that the power of the image capture device is 757-A21162TWF1(N2); E01〇5144; aiexchen 8 1299813 ί子雨: The lens is retracted and the image capture device is part 22: 枓It is in an uninitialized state. Standby mode refers to the = off _ state, the lens is photographable, and the image picking device: two initial: Μ匕 poor materials are stored in the middle memory. The tool is turned on (4) The power is on, and it is in the operation mode. When the image capture device is turned on, its mode is standby mode. In addition, the preset - Flag 1 = ^ 舆 directly enters the = operating mode. When the image capture device is off 2 (7) (4)), in the standby mode, when the flag value is 2, the value is 0, and the flag value is 2 (Flag=2). ) and in the (five) phase operation '...waiting-established time data is stored in the image capture device __ towel initial and then directly turn off the power. The above operation causes the power of the initial == setting to be turned off and disappears while maintaining the lens: = lens). In the standby mode, if you operate the shutter ^^ (without the retract button or other adjustment buttons, the image capture device returns to the active mode: each corresponding operation, and the screen is illuminated to see the ag-2) to execute, 30 # #) ^ Call. It can also be set to 'phase mode' (Flag when the image capture device enters the standby image). Like in the memory of the capture device, the data is stored in the shadow. The initialization data is not caused by the image 撷:: and then the power is turned off. At the same time, the lens is in the extended mode (does not return 'H is turned off and disappears'), the zoom button, the zoom control button, etc. 2 = in the standby mode, if the button "The image capture device returns to the active mode. 〇 757-A2l162TWFl (N2); E〇l05l44: a|exchen 9 I2998J3 茗 2) to perform the corresponding, ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ condition. Photographed and waiting for the guard And click the screen to observe the view into the standby mode (7) (4)). Also =? 3 〇 seconds), re-enter the photographic image. After the sigh is finished, the video will be replayed in a short time. The flow is described in more detail by three flowcharts. (IV) H shows the power saving method of the image green taking device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

者棘裝置目前可能處於關機模式或待機模式。首先, “貞測到切換鍵被按下時,讀取旗標值(步驟MU S13二旗表/二^裝置目前在_式,則接著執行步驟 著執行步驟1/。影_取裝置目前在待機模式’則接 時,按接彳請取裝置目#在_模式(旗標值為〇) m 奐鍵會將其啟動,則將鏡頭伸出,執行勒始化操作, 並且將㈣化育料儲存在影像榻取裝置的記憶體 則。接著’將旗標值重設為i並關閉電源(步; : 影像:取裝置進入待機模式。當影像擷取裝置目前在待機2 (旗才示值為1)時’按下切換鍵會將其關閉,故將扩吴: 且清除纪憶體中之初始化資料(步驟s丨$ )。接著、、’§回並 設為〇並關閉電源(步驟S16),使得 Z旗標值重 式。 Μ置進入關機模 第2圖係顯示本發明另一實施例之影像擷取 、 法的步驟流程圖。 、置之省電方 首先’影像擷取裝置目前可能處於在關 '付機模式,當 0757-Α21162TWF(N2);E0105144;alexchen 10 1299m =到切換鍵以外的其它按鍵(例如 或其它調整芎令从Μ I “、、授制鍵、快門鍵、 然後根據師值^鍵)被按下時’讀取旗標值(步驟叫 幻2)。若旗標值為〇 |求乍模式(步驟 著執行步驟S23,若旗俨值、目前在關機模式,則接 模式,則接著執行1,表示影像擁取裝置目前在待機 "文嘗视仃步驟S24。接下夹, 機模式(旗標值為, 右如像擷取裝置目前在關 有任何回庫= 切換鍵以外的其它按鍵,將不會 目前在待機模式(旗標值為υ,若 2以像擁取裝置 則讀取記憶體中之初一 /換鍵以夕卜的其它按鍵, 知下备鍵的操作(步碌S24) 執仃對應上述 驟S25),使得与傻掏 呆作後,將電源關閉(步 」使付衫像擷取裝置進入待機模$。 / 第3圖係顳示本發明另一奋 法的步驟流程圖。 “例之影像掏取裝置之省電方 式。讀圖牛影像榻取裝置目前可能處於關機或待機模 八項取旗軚值,(步騾S31), 人域模 置的目前操作模式(步驟S32):i=值判 裝置目前在關機模式 Z值為G,表示影像操取 不影像擷取裝置目前在待機 右旗仏值為卜表 爽,告马德拖而壯班上 J禪者執行步驟S41。接下 切換鍵(步驟即,若旗標值為〇) ’觸 若按下切換鍵,則重設旗標值 作,並且將初始化資料儲存在影像_; = 操 ⑽)。此時影像擷取裝置係處 ,置的讀體中(步驟 接著,判斷是否收到—待機訊旗標值為2)中。 時間(例如,30秒)(步驟S35)。者已等待了一第一既定 右否’表示影像擷取裝置仍 0757-A21162TWF(N2);E0105144;alexchen 1299813 動(旗標值為2)。若收到-待機訊號或者已等待了 弟—既定時間(例如,3〇秒), ,專待了 中(步驟S36),重嗖旗俨信主7 ^ 化貝科儲存在記憶體 ,,_± _ 〇 ”才不值為1 ’並且關閉電源(步驟、 寺像擷取襄置係在待機模式中(旗標值為υ。,。 到調==取裝置在待機模式(旗標值為斷是否接收 的按鍵)(:“=下變焦控制鍵、快門鍵、或其它調整設定 值為若對影像顧取裝置進行調整,則重設旗桿 整摔作ΓΓ=Γ4Γ之初純賴或設巧.進行對應的調 二接 既定待機訊號或者已等待了一第一 足時間(例如,30秒)(步驟S43)。若否,表示 置仍在作動模式中(旗標值為2) : 〇衣 接了一埜一收到待機訊號或者已等 憶體中(步驟(例如’ 3〇秒^則將初始化資料儲存在記 乂 ),又旗標值為卜並且關閉電源(步驟S 4 5 )。 此W像擷取裝置係在待機模式中(旗標值為〜 胸影像綠取裝置進行任何調整,則判斷是否收到一待 已等待了一第一既定時間(例如,30秒)(步驟S46)。 右否,表示影像摘取裝置仍在待機模式中(旗標值為^。若收 到一關機訊號或者已等待了 _第二既料間(例如,⑼秒),表 不欲1 影像擷取裳置關閉,則將鏡頭縮回,清除記憶體令之初 °化貝料<:v驟S4m著’將旗標值重設為〇並關閉電源(步 驟S48),故影像擷取裝置進入關機模式。 本發明實施例之影像操取裝置的省電方法可省去在待機和 反復伸縮鏡頭所帶來的電力消耗,從而能大幅提高影像擷取裝 置的拍照張數。 此外’值得一提的是’上述所謂記憶體可採用如fi汹 12 0757-A21162TWF(N2);E01〇5144;alexchen 1299813The spine device may currently be in shutdown mode or standby mode. First, "when the switch button is pressed, the flag value is read (step MU S13 two flags / two devices are currently in the _ type, then the steps are followed by step 1 / 1. The device is currently in When the standby mode is connected, press the device to pick up the device # in the _ mode (the flag value is 〇) m 奂 button will start it, then the lens is extended, the initialization operation is performed, and (4) Store in the memory of the image pickup device. Then 'reset the flag value to i and turn off the power (step; image: take the device into standby mode. When the image capture device is currently in standby 2 (flag display value) When 1), 'pressing the toggle button will turn it off, so it will expand: and clear the initialization data in the memory (step s丨$). Then, '§ back and set to 〇 and turn off the power (step S16), so that the Z flag value is heavy. The device enters the shutdown mode. FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing the steps of the image capturing and the method according to another embodiment of the present invention. Currently may be in the 'paid machine mode' when 0757-Α21162TWF(N2); E0105144; alexchen 10 1299 m = to the other than the switch button (for example or other adjustments from the Μ I ", , the authorization button, the shutter button, and then according to the teacher ^ button) is pressed to read the flag value (step called magic 2) If the flag value is 〇|求乍 mode (step S23 is performed, if the flag value is currently in the shutdown mode, then the mode is connected, then 1 is executed, indicating that the image capturing device is currently in standby " Try step S24. After the clip, the machine mode (flag value, right as the capture device is currently closed any button other than the switch = switch button, will not be currently in standby mode (flag value) In other words, if the image capture device reads the first button of the memory/key switch, the operation of the backup button (step S24) corresponds to the above step S25), so that After the stupidity, the power is turned off (step) so that the pay-up device enters the standby mode like the capture device. / Figure 3 shows a flow chart of another step of the present invention. "Example of image capture device Power saving mode. Reading picture cattle image reclining device may be in the state of shutdown or standby mode Value, (step S31), the current mode of operation of the human domain model (step S32): i = value judgment device is currently in the shutdown mode, the Z value is G, indicating that the image manipulation device is not in the standby right flag. The value is swatch, and the singer is slammed and the squatter is on the squatter. Step S41 is performed. Then the switch button is pressed (step, if the flag is 〇), if the switch button is pressed, the flag value is reset. And store the initialization data in the image _; = (10). At this time, the image capture device is placed in the read body (steps are followed to determine whether it is received - the standby flag is 2). For example, 30 seconds) (step S35). The person has waited for a first predetermined right no' indicating that the image capture device is still 0757-A21162TWF(N2); E0105144; alexchen 1299813 (flag value is 2). If the - standby signal is received or has been waiting for the established time (for example, 3 seconds), the special treatment is in progress (step S36), and the flag is stored in the memory, _ ± _ 〇" is not 1 ' and the power is turned off (step, the temple image capture system is in standby mode (flag value υ.,. to tune == fetch device in standby mode (flag value) Whether to press the received button) (: "= Down zoom control button, shutter button, or other adjustment settings If you adjust the image capture device, reset the flagpole to smash = Γ 4 Γ 纯 赖 设 or 设 .. Performing the corresponding adjustment to the predetermined standby signal or waiting for a first full time (for example, 30 seconds) (step S43). If not, indicating that the setting is still in the active mode (the flag value is 2): A field receives a standby signal or has been in the memory (step (for example, '3 〇 seconds ^ will store the initialization data in the memory), and the flag value is b and the power is turned off (step S 4 5 ). W image capture device is in standby mode (flag value ~ chest image green device for any adjustment, Then, it is judged whether a waiting time has elapsed for a first predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) (step S46). Right no, indicating that the image extracting device is still in the standby mode (the flag value is ^. If a message is received The shutdown signal has been waiting for the second material (for example, (9) seconds). If the image is not closed, the lens will be retracted, and the memory will be cleared at the beginning of the memory. Step S4m: 'Reset the flag value to 〇 and turn off the power (step S48), so the image capturing device enters the shutdown mode. The power saving method of the image manipulation device of the embodiment of the present invention can eliminate standby and repeated expansion and contraction. The power consumption caused by the lens can greatly increase the number of photographs taken by the image capturing device. In addition, it is worth mentioning that the above-mentioned so-called memory can be used as fi汹12 0757-A21162TWF(N2); E01〇5144; Alexchen 1299813

Memory、EPROM…等非揮發性記憶體以及上述切換鍵訊號可為 一開/關機鍵訊號。 本發明實施例之影像擷取裝置的省電方法係藉由設定旗標 以達到判斷影像擷取裝置是否處於關機模式、待機模式與作動 模式,但其並非用以限定本發明,任何可實施上述判斷操作之 軟體設定或硬體設備皆適用於本發明。 雖然本發明之較佳實施例已揭露如上,然其並非用以限定 本發明,任何熟習此技藝者,在不脫離本發明之精神和範圍内, 當可作各種之更動與潤飾,因此本發明之保護範圍當視後附之 B 申請專利範圍所界定者為準。The non-volatile memory such as Memory, EPROM, etc. and the above switching key signal can be an on/off key signal. The power saving method of the image capturing device in the embodiment of the present invention determines whether the image capturing device is in the shutdown mode, the standby mode, and the actuation mode by setting a flag, but it is not intended to limit the present invention, and any of the above may be implemented. The software setting or hardware device for judging the operation is applicable to the present invention. While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been described above, it is not intended to limit the invention, and the invention may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of protection is subject to the definition of the scope of patent application B attached.

0757-A21162TWF(N2);E0105144;alexchen 13 1299813 【圖式簡單說明】 第1圖係顯示本發明實施例之影像擷取裝置省電方法的步 驟流程圖。 第2圖係顯示本發明另一實施例之影像擷取裝置省電方法 的步驟流程圖。 第3圖係顯示本發明另一實施例之影像擷取裝置省電方法 的步驟流程圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 無。0757-A21162TWF(N2); E0105144; alexchen 13 1299813 [Simplified description of the drawings] Fig. 1 is a flow chart showing the steps of the power saving method of the image capturing device according to the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a flow chart showing the steps of the power saving method of the image capturing device according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is a flow chart showing the steps of the power saving method of the image capturing device according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Main component symbol description] None.

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12^9813 修正日期:97.4·10 修正本j ; .一〜12^9813 Revision date: 97.4·10 Amendment of this j; . 、- ' 第 94131453 號 / 、申請專利範圍 L —種影像擷取裝置之省電方法,包括下列步驟: 疋義一旗標並且根據上述影像操取裝 定上述旗標值; 目月咖乍模式而設 帛收對應-開機鍵的訊號並且讀取上述旗標值’· 根據上述旗標值判斷上述影像擷取裝置之目前操作模式; 當上述旗標值為-第—旗標值,表示上述影像榻取裝置目前 在1機模式’聽其鏡_,執行初始㈣作,並且將初始 化貝科儲存在上述影像擷取裝置之一記憶體中;以及 將上述旗標值設為一第二旗標值並且關閉上述影像擷取裝置 的電源,從而使得上述影像擷取裝置進入一待機模式。 ^如申請專利_第〗項所述㈣像擷 法,其更包括下列步驟:, 罝电方 當上述旗標值為上述第二旗標值,表示上 :前在上述待機模式,則將上述鏡頭縮回並且清除 中之上述初始化資料;以及 '體 裝置Γΐί述旗標值f上述第一旗標值並且關閉上述影像揭取 k而使付上述影像擷取裝置進人上述關機模式。 、、’如巾請專利範15第1項所述的影像操取裝置之省電方 法’其中之記憶體係為一非揮發性記憶體。 4·-種影像掏取裝置之省電方法,包括下列步驟: 並且根據上述影像摘取裝置之目前操作模式而 接收對應一調整鍵之訊號並且讀取上述旗標值; 0757-A21162TWF1(N2);E0105144;alexchen 15 S 1 1299813 ^ 減上述旗標值判斷上述影像擷取裝置之目^在|1, 當=旗標值為一第二旗標值,表示上述影像掏取袭大目 刚在一待機模式,則讀取上述影像掏取裝置之一記情體 始化育m定資料,並且執㈣應上述調整鍵 : 置進=:r置的電源,從_上述影心 去利範圍第4項所述的影像擷取裝置之省電方 法,其更包括當上述旗標值為-第一旗標值,表示上述 取裝置目前在-關機模式,則不執行任何操作。“像掏 4項所述的影像擷取裝置 法,其中之記憶體係為-非揮發性記憶體。 7.-種影像擷取袭置之省電方法,包括下列步驟: 讀取上述旗標值; 根據上述旗標值判斷上述影像操取 '7當上述旗標值為-第-旗標值,表示上述影像=目 W在-關機模式,_是否接收到對應_切換鍵的訊號. 第三旗若=對應上述切換鍵的訊號,㈣上述旗標值為一 將上述影像擷取裝置之鏡頭伸出,執行初始化 將初始化資料儲存在上述影像擷料置之—記憶體中、.” 是否收到一待機訊號或者已等待了-第-既定時間. 右收到上述待機訊號或者已等待了上述第-既定時間曰,將 上述=化_資料或上述設定資料健存在上述記憶體_;以日及、 重6又上述旗標值為—第二旗標值,並且關閉上述影像榻取 0757-A21162TWF1(N2);E0105144;ali exchen 16 I之99813 •裝置的電源,從而使得上述影像擷取裝置進入一待 8·如申請專利範圍第7項所述的影像擷取裝置電方 法,其更包括若未接收到對應上述切換鍵的訊號,則上 擷取裝置仍在上述關機模式中。 处吩 9·如申請專利範圍第7項所述的影像擷取裝置之省電方 法,其更包括若未收到上述待機訊號或者未等待上述第一既定 時間’則上述影像擷取裝置仍在一作動模式中。 10·如申請專利範圍第7項所述的影像擷取裴置之省電方 法’其更包括下列步驟: 一當上述旗標值為一第二旗標值,表示上述影像掏取裝置目 前在一待機模式,判斷是否接收到對應一調整鍵的訊號/ 斤若接收到對應上述調整鍵的訊號,則重設上述旗=值為上 述第三旗標值’並且讀取上述記憶體中之上述初始化資料或上 述設定資料以進行對應的調整操作,· 判斷是否收到上述待機訊號或者已等待上述第一既定時 間; 、若收到士述待機訊號或者已等待了上述第—既定時間,將 上述初始化資料或上述設定資料儲存在上述記憶體中丨以及 重設上述旗標值為上述第二旗標值,並且關閉上述影像擷 取裝置的電源,從而使得上述影像擷取裝置進入上述待機模式。 、η·如巾請專利範圍第1G項所述的影像擷取裝置之省電方 法’其更包括下列步驟·· 若未接收到對應上述調整鍵的訊號,表示上述影㈣取裳 f仍在ί述待機模式中,判斷是否收到上述待機訊號或者已等 待上述第一既定時間; 右收到上述待機訊號或者已等待了上述第一既定時間,將 0757-A21162TWF1(N2);E0105144;alexchen 1299813 .·上述影像擷取裝置的鏡頭縮回’並且清除上述^^^^! 初始化資料或上述設定資料;以及 重設上述旗標值為上述第一旗標值, 取裝置的電源,從而使得上述影像擷取壯、、隹才、影像擷 I2·如申請專利範圍第7項 入上述關機模式。 法,其中之記憶體係為一非揮發性斤像揭取裳置之省電方 0757-A21162TWF1 (N2);E0105144;alexchen- ' No. 94131453 / , Patent Application L - The power saving method of the image capturing device, comprising the following steps: 疋 一 1 flag and according to the above image operation to set the above flag value; Setting the signal corresponding to the power-on key and reading the flag value of the above-- determining the current operation mode of the image capturing device according to the flag value; when the flag value is - the - flag value, indicating the image The couching device currently listens to its mirror in the 1-machine mode, performs an initial (four) operation, and initializes the Beko stored in one of the memory of the image capturing device; and sets the flag value to a second flag. And turning off the power of the image capturing device, so that the image capturing device enters a standby mode. ^ As described in the patent application _ _ (4), the method further includes the following steps:, when the above-mentioned flag value is the second flag value, indicating that: in the above standby mode, the above The lens retracts and clears the initialization data in the above; and the 'body device Γΐflies the flag value f to the first flag value and turns off the image extraction k to cause the image capturing device to enter the shutdown mode. The memory system of the image manipulation device described in the first paragraph of the patent application is a non-volatile memory. The power saving method of the image capturing device includes the following steps: and receiving a signal corresponding to an adjustment key according to the current operation mode of the image capturing device and reading the flag value; 0757-A21162TWF1(N2) ; E0105144; alexchen 15 S 1 1299813 ^ Subtracting the above flag value to determine the purpose of the above image capturing device ^ in |1, when the = flag value is a second flag value, indicating that the image captures the big eyes just in In a standby mode, one of the image capturing devices is read and the data is initialized, and the adjustment key is executed (4): the power supply is set to =: r, and the range of the above-mentioned image center is 4th. The power saving method of the image capturing device of the item further includes: when the flag value is a first flag value, indicating that the device is currently in the off mode, no operation is performed. "Image capture device method according to item 4, wherein the memory system is - non-volatile memory. 7. - A method for power saving of image capture, comprising the following steps: reading the above flag value According to the above flag value, it is judged that the image operation '7 when the flag value is - the first flag value, indicating that the image = the target W is in the off mode, and whether the message corresponding to the _ switch is received. If the flag=the signal corresponding to the switching button, (4) the flag value is a lens extending from the image capturing device, and performing initialization to store the initialization data in the memory of the image storage device, Go to a standby signal or have waited for - the first-established time. After receiving the above standby signal or waiting for the above-mentioned predetermined time, the above-mentioned = data or the above-mentioned setting data is stored in the above memory _; And the weight 6 is the second flag value, and the above image couch is turned off to take 0757-A21162TWF1 (N2); E0105144; ali exchen 16 I 99813 • power supply of the device, thereby making the image capturing device Entering a waiting 8 The patentable scope of application as in item 7, the image capturing device is electrically method, further comprising if no received signal corresponding to the switching key, the capturing device is still above the shutdown mode. The power saving method of the image capturing device according to claim 7, further comprising: if the standby signal is not received or not waiting for the first predetermined time, the image capturing device is still In an active mode. 10. The power saving method of the image capturing device of claim 7, wherein the method further comprises the following steps: when the flag value is a second flag value, the image capturing device is currently in the a standby mode, determining whether a signal corresponding to an adjustment key is received, and if the signal corresponding to the adjustment key is received, resetting the flag=value to the third flag value and reading the initialization in the memory Data or the above-mentioned setting data for corresponding adjustment operation, determining whether the standby signal is received or waiting for the first predetermined time; and if the waiting signal is received or has been waiting for the first-ten time, the initialization is performed. The data or the setting data is stored in the memory, and the flag value is reset to the second flag value, and the power of the image capturing device is turned off, so that the image capturing device enters the standby mode. η·如巾, please apply the power saving method of the image capturing device described in the scope of the patent scope 1G, which further includes the following steps: If the signal corresponding to the adjustment key is not received, the image (4) is still in the In the standby mode, it is determined whether the standby signal is received or has waited for the first predetermined time; if the right standby signal is received or has been waiting for the first predetermined time, 0757-A21162TWF1(N2); E0105144; alexchen 1299813 The lens of the image capturing device is retracted 'and the above-mentioned ^^^^! initialization data or the setting data is cleared; and the flag value is reset to the first flag value, and the power of the device is taken, thereby making the above The image captures the strong, the 隹, the image 撷I2·If the patent application scope item 7 enters the above shutdown mode. Law, in which the memory system is a non-volatile jinji to uncover the power-saving side of the skirt. 0757-A21162TWF1 (N2); E0105144; alexchen
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