TWI384852B - Method and apparatus for controlling operation mode of electronic apparatus and computer program product using the method - Google Patents

Description

Method and device for controlling operation mode of electronic device and computer program product using same

The present invention relates to an operation mode of an electronic device, and more particularly to a method and device for controlling an operation mode of an electronic device and a computer program product using the same.

Due to the diversified functions and convenience of handheld communication devices (such as mobile phones, smart phones, personal digital assistant mobile phones, etc.), it has become one of the indispensable portable electronic products for modern people, but in some specific cases, Handheld communication devices also cause some problems, for example, when the user does not switch the handheld communication device to the silent mode in some occasions that need to be quiet (for example, during a conference or a performance), and when someone happens to call in, Sudden ringing will affect the people around you, causing embarrassing situations.

Therefore, some handheld communication devices have an automatic mode switching function, and the handheld communication device having the function automatically switches to the conference mode during the conference time recorded by the user in the electronic calendar, for example, switching to the silent mode or vibrating. Mode to avoid the above-mentioned situation. However, the actual end time of the meeting will often exceed the end time of the meeting recorded in the electronic calendar due to the delay of the meeting or the extension of the meeting. When the meeting end time recorded in the electronic calendar is exceeded, the handheld communication device will automatically convert back. The original mode, such as the ringing mode, at this time, if someone happens to call in, it will still cause embarrassing situation due to the sudden ringing. In addition, when the user just calls when the user is asleep, if the handheld communication device is not turned off or switches to the silent mode, the ringtone will often wake up the user. In addition, if the user visits the exhibition hall, the user often cannot hear the ringtone of the handheld communication device because the user is walking and the exhibition venue is often noisy.

In view of the above, the present invention provides a method for controlling an operation mode of an electronic device, which detects an operation mode of the electronic device by detecting an environmental state of the electronic device, so that the electronic device can switch to a suitable operation mode in different occasions.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of controlling an operational mode of an electronic device is disclosed. The method includes: detecting an environmental state of an electronic device to generate a detection data; determining, according to the detection data, whether the environmental state of the electronic device corresponds to a predetermined environmental state; and determining the electronic device When the environmental state corresponds to the predetermined environmental state, controlling the electronic device to operate in a specific operation mode corresponding to a predetermined environmental state.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for controlling an operational mode of an electronic device is disclosed. The device includes: at least one detection module for detecting an environmental state of an electronic device to generate a detection data; a control module coupled to the detection module for detecting the detection The data determines whether the environmental state of the electronic device corresponds to a predetermined environmental state. When it is determined that the environmental state of the electronic device corresponds to the predetermined environmental state, the control module controls the electronic device to operate in a specific operation mode corresponding to a predetermined environmental state.

According to an embodiment of the invention, a computer program product is disclosed. The computer program product includes program instructions for performing the following steps: detecting an environmental state of an electronic device to generate a detection data; and determining, according to the detection data, whether the environmental state of the electronic device corresponds to a predetermined environmental state; And when it is determined that the environmental state of the electronic device corresponds to the predetermined environmental state, controlling the electronic device to operate in a specific operation mode corresponding to a predetermined environmental state.

Please refer to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a flow chart showing an embodiment of an operation mode control method of an electronic device according to the present invention. The operation mode control method can be summarized as follows: S110: detecting an environmental state of an electronic device to generate a detection data; S120: determining, according to the detection data, whether the environmental state of the electronic device corresponds to a predetermined environmental state. If yes, go to step S130; S130: control the electronic device to operate in a specific operation mode corresponding to one of the predetermined environmental states.

The present invention also provides a corresponding operational mode control device for the above operational mode control method. Referring to FIG. 2, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an embodiment 200 of an operation mode control device for an electronic device according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the operation mode control device 200 includes a detection module 210 and a Control module 220. The detection module 210 is configured to detect an environmental condition of an electronic device to generate a detection data. The control module 220 is coupled to the detection module 210 for determining the electronic device based on the detection data. Whether the environmental state corresponds to a predetermined environmental state, wherein when it is determined that the environmental state of the electronic device corresponds to the predetermined environmental state, the control module 220 controls the electronic device to operate in a specific operation mode corresponding to one of the predetermined environmental states. under.

The electronic device to which the operation mode control method and device of the present invention is applied is preferably a mobile communication device, such as a mobile phone, a smart phone or a personal digital assistant mobile phone, but the invention is not limited thereto. The operation mode control method and apparatus described above will be further described below using a mobile phone as an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3, FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a mobile phone 30 using the operation mode control device 300 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the mobile phone 30 includes an operation mode control device 300 including a detection mode. Group 310 and a control module 320. The mobile phone 30 has an automatic mode switching function. If the user records a meeting trip within a certain time period (for example, 14:00 to 15:00) in the electronic calendar of the mobile phone 30, the control module 320 will be in the specific time. The handset 30 is switched from the current mode (eg, normal mode, ring mode, etc.) to a conference mode (eg, silent mode, vibration mode, etc.). Thereafter, the control module 320 determines whether the environmental state of the mobile phone 30 corresponds to a predetermined environmental state at a predetermined time, wherein the predetermined time may be the end time of one of the records recorded by the mobile phone 30. For example, in this embodiment, the predetermined time is the time when the conference trip ends, and the predetermined environment state is a conference state, that is, when the conference trip ends (for example, 15:00), the detection module 310 begins to detect the environmental status of the mobile phone 30 to assist the control module 320 to determine whether the conference is in progress to determine whether to switch the mobile phone 30 from the conference mode back to the original mode (eg, normal mode, ring mode, etc.) .

Please refer to FIG. 3 again. In this embodiment, the detection module 310 includes a gravity detector 312 (G-sensor) for detecting the motion state of the mobile phone 30 to generate detection data, and the control module 320 Based on the detection data generated by the gravity detector 312, it is determined that the mobile phone 30 is currently in a stationary or moving state. Generally, when the conference is in progress, the mobile phone 30 should be in a static state. Therefore, when the control module 320 determines that the mobile phone 30 is currently in a stationary state according to the detection data generated by the gravity detector 312, The control module 320 will control the mobile phone 30 to continue to operate in the conference mode. In other words, the control module 320 will extend the operation time of the mobile phone 30 in the conference mode; on the other hand, when the control module 320 is based on the gravity detector 312 When the generated detection data determines that the mobile phone 30 is currently in the mobile state, the control module 320 switches the mobile phone 30 from the conference mode back to the original mode (for example, the normal mode).

In another embodiment of the present invention, the detection module 310 can include a volume detector 314 for detecting the ambient brightness of the mobile phone 30 to generate detection data, and the control module 320 is configured according to the volume detector 314. The detected data is generated to determine that the mobile phone 30 is currently in a quiet or noisy environment. In general, when the conference is in progress, the mobile phone 30 should be in a quiet environment. Therefore, when the control module 320 determines that the mobile phone 30 is currently in a quiet environment according to the detection data generated by the volume detector 314. The control module 320 will control the mobile phone 30 to continue to operate in the conference mode. On the other hand, when the control module 320 determines that the mobile phone 30 is currently in a noisy environment according to the volume detector 314, the control module 320 will The handset 30 is switched back to the original mode by the conference mode (for example: normal mode).

In another embodiment of the present invention, if the user visits the exhibition venue, in general, the user may not be able to hear the ringtone of the handheld communication device because the user is walking and the exhibition venue is noisy. At this time, the control module 320 determines that the mobile phone 30 is currently in a quiet or noisy environment according to the detection data generated by the volume detector 314. When the control module 320 generates the sound according to the volume detector 314, When the measurement data determines that the mobile phone 30 is currently in a noisy environment, the control module 320 will control the mobile phone 30 to switch from the ringing mode to the vibration mode, or simultaneously turn on the ringing and vibration modes to be able to be in a noisy environment. Remind users appropriately.

In the embodiment, the control module 320 performs the above determination by comparing the detection data generated by the detection module 110 with a reference material. For example, the control module 320 determines that the mobile phone 30 is currently in a stationary or moving state by comparing the detected data generated by the gravity detector 312 with an acceleration reference data, and the detected by the gravity detector 312. When the measured data is smaller than the acceleration reference data, the control module 320 determines that the mobile phone 30 is currently in a static state. When the detected data generated by the gravity detector 312 is greater than the acceleration reference data, the control module 320 determines that the mobile phone 30 is currently present. The system is in a moving state. For another example, the control module 320 determines that the mobile phone 30 is currently in a quiet or noisy environment by comparing the detected data generated by the volume detector 314 with a volume reference data, when the volume detector 314 When the generated detection data is smaller than the volume reference data, the control module 320 determines that the mobile phone 30 is currently in a quiet environment. When the detection data generated by the volume detector 314 is greater than the volume reference data, the control module 320 determines that the handset 30 is currently in a noisy environment. The above reference data may be obtained as a preset reference material or by detecting module 310 detecting the environmental status of the mobile phone 30.

In this embodiment, the reference data is obtained by the detection module 310 detecting the environmental state of the mobile phone 30 during a specific period of the conference trip recorded in the electronic calendar. For example, the detection module 310 detects the environmental status of the mobile phone 30 within the first 10 minutes of the end of the conference tour recorded in the electronic calendar (for example, 14:50 to 15:00) to generate reference materials for The control module 320 performs the above determination. Alternatively, the specific time period may be a specific time point. For example, the detection module 310 detects the environmental status of the mobile phone 30 in the first 10 minutes (eg, 14:50) of the end of the conference tour recorded in the electronic calendar. The reference material is generated for the control module 320 to perform the above determination.

In addition, during the extended mode of the conference mode, the detection module 310 continuously detects the environmental status of the mobile phone 30 to update the detection data, and the control module 320 determines whether the conference is still in progress according to the updated detection data. For example, the detection module 310 and the control module 320 re-detect and determine whether the conference is still in progress every two minutes, and if the control module 320 determines the detected data after the detection module 310 is updated. The control module 320 controls the mobile phone 30 to continue to operate in the conference mode. If the control module 320 determines that the conference ends according to the updated detection data of the detection module 310, the control module 320 will operate the mobile phone. 30 Switch from the conference mode back to the original mode (for example: normal mode).

Moreover, during the extension of the conference mode, the control module 320 additionally determines whether the conference mode extension time exceeds a predetermined extension time (for example, 30 minutes), and if the conference mode extension time has not exceeded the predetermined extension time, the control module 320 controls the mobile phone 30 to continue to operate in the conference mode. When the conference mode extension time exceeds the predetermined extension time, the control module 320 switches the mobile phone 30 from the conference mode back to the original mode regardless of the result of detecting the data ( For example: normal mode). In other words, the control module 320 extends the conference mode of the handset 30 for a predetermined extended period of time (eg, the conference mode is extended by up to 30 minutes to 15:30).

Please note that in the above embodiment, the detection module 310 uses the gravity detector 312 or the volume detector 314 to detect the environmental state of the mobile phone 30 (ie, the motion state or the ambient brightness), but this is not the same. Limitations of the invention. In practice, the detection module 310 can detect the environmental status of the mobile phone 30 by using any detector or device. For example, in another embodiment of the present invention, the detection module 310 can include a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver to detect the motion state of the mobile phone 30 to determine the current status of the mobile phone 30. In a state of stationary or moving, for example: a global position system (GPS). As those skilled in the art after reading the above related descriptions, it should be understood how to use the global navigation satellite system to detect the motion state of the mobile phone 30 to determine whether the mobile phone is currently in a stationary or moving state, so for the sake of explanation When the content is concise, the relevant explanation is omitted here.

Please refer to FIG. 4, which is a flow chart of the operation mode control method of the mobile phone 30. The method can be summarized as follows: S405: Does the meeting schedule recorded in the electronic calendar start? If yes, go to step S410; if no, go back to step S405; S410: switch the mobile phone from the current mode to the conference mode; S420: detect the environmental state of the mobile phone in a specific time period in the conference trip recorded in the electronic calendar To generate a reference material; S425: Is the meeting schedule recorded in the electronic calendar finished? If yes, go to step S430; if no, go back to step S425; S430: detect the environmental state of the mobile phone to generate a detection data; S435: compare the detected data with the reference data to determine whether the environmental state of the mobile phone corresponds to the conference state ? If yes, go to step S440; if no, go to step S450; S440: control the time when the mobile phone continues to operate in the conference mode to extend the conference mode; S445: Does the conference mode extension time exceed a predetermined extension time? If yes, go to S450; if no, go back to step S430; S450: convert the mobile phone from the conference mode back to the original mode.

After reading the relevant description of the operation mode of the above-mentioned mobile phone 30, those having ordinary knowledge in the field should be able to understand the operation mode of the steps in the flow chart shown in FIG. 4, so the flow is clear for the sake of explanation. The detailed description of the steps of the figure is omitted here.

Referring to FIG. 5, FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a mobile phone 50 using the operation mode control device 500 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, the mobile phone 50 includes an operation mode control device 500 including a detection mode. Group 510 and a control module 520. The control module 520 determines whether the environmental status of the mobile phone 50 corresponds to a predetermined environmental state at a predetermined time. In this embodiment, the predetermined time is a predetermined time period (for example, 10:00 to 12:00 in the evening). The predetermined environmental state is a state in which the user is in a sleep state, that is, the mobile phone 50 activates the sleep detection function at 10:00 to 12:00 in the evening, and the detection module 510 starts to detect the environmental state of the mobile phone 50. The assist control module 520 determines whether the user is in sleep or not to decide whether to switch the mobile phone 50 to the sleep mode. In an embodiment of the present invention, when the mobile phone 50 receives an incoming call in the sleep mode, the control module 520 can control the mobile phone 50 to ask the caller to leave a message or connect the phone. If the caller has a very urgent matter, When the user is notified, the caller can still connect the phone to cause the phone 50 to ring to notify the user that there is an incoming call. In other embodiments of the invention, the sleep mode may be only a silent mode or a vibration mode. In addition, when the control module 520 switches the mobile phone 50 to the sleep mode, the control module 520 records the time when the mobile phone 50 is switched to the sleep mode to record the user's work schedule, and the control module 520 can The user's schedule is used to dynamically adjust the time to start the sleep detection function. For example, if the control module 520 finds that the user almost goes to sleep at 11:30 in the evening according to the recorded working time of the user, the control module 520 can adjust the mobile phone 50 to start sleeping at 10:30 to 12:30 in the evening. Detection function.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the detection module 510 includes a gravity detector 512 (G-sensor) for detecting the motion state of the mobile phone 50 to generate detection data, and the control module 520 is based on gravity detection. The detection data generated by the detector 512 determines that the mobile phone 50 is currently in a stationary or moving state. Generally, when the user is in sleep, the mobile phone 50 should be in a static state. Therefore, when the control module 520 determines that the mobile phone 50 is currently in a stationary state according to the detection data generated by the gravity detector 512. The control module 520 will control the handset 50 to switch to the sleep mode.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the detection module 510 includes a volume detector 514 for detecting the ambient volume of the mobile phone 50 to generate detection data, and the control module 520 is configured according to the volume detector 514. The detected data is generated to determine that the handset 50 is currently in a quiet or noisy environment. Generally, when the user is in sleep, the mobile phone 50 should be in a quiet environment. Therefore, when the control module 520 determines, according to the detection data generated by the volume detector 514, the mobile phone 50 is currently in a static state. At this time, the control module 520 will control the handset 50 to switch to the sleep mode.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the detection module 510 includes a brightness detector 516 for detecting the ambient brightness of the mobile phone 50 to generate detection data, and the control module 520 is configured according to the brightness detector 516. The detected data is generated to determine that the handset 50 is currently in a dark or bright state. Generally, when the user is in sleep, the mobile phone 50 should be in a dark state. Therefore, when the control module 520 determines, according to the detection data generated by the brightness detector 516, the mobile phone 50 is currently in a dark state. The control module 520 will control the handset 50 to switch to the sleep mode.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the detection module 510 can include two or more types of sensors, such as a gravity detector 512, a volume detector 514, or a brightness detector 516, for detecting The environmental status of the handset 50 is measured to generate detection data to determine whether to switch the handset 50 to sleep mode.

The present invention further provides a computer program product for performing the above operation mode control method. The computer program product is basically composed of a plurality of code segments (for example, creating an organization chart code segment, signing a form code) Segments, setting code segments, and deploying code segments), and after the code segments are loaded into an electronic device (eg, a mobile phone) and executed, the steps of the operation mode control method and the operation mode control method described above can be completed. The function of the device.

In summary, the control method and device for operating mode of the present invention and the computer program product using the method are based on detecting the environmental state of the electronic device as a basis for the operation mode conversion of the electronic device, thereby dynamically adjusting the handheld device. The mode of operation of the communication device allows the handheld communication device to switch to a suitable mode of operation in different situations.

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

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1 is a flow chart showing an embodiment of an operation mode control method of an electronic device of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of an operation mode control device of the electronic device of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a block diagram of a handset employing the operational mode control device of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a flow chart showing the operation mode control method of the mobile phone shown in Fig. 3.

Figure 5 is a block diagram of another handset employing the operational mode control device of the present invention.

Claims (22)

A method for controlling an operation mode of an electronic device, comprising: detecting an environmental state of an electronic device to generate a detection data; detecting the electronic device during a time from the beginning to the end of a record recorded by the electronic device The environmental state is used to generate a reference data; the detected data is compared with the reference data at a predetermined time to determine whether the environmental state of the electronic device corresponds to a predetermined environmental state, wherein the predetermined time is the electronic device Recording the end time of the trip; when determining that the environmental state of the electronic device corresponds to the predetermined environmental state, controlling the electronic device to operate in a specific operation mode corresponding to a predetermined environmental state, wherein the electronic device is The specific mode of operation is operated from the beginning to the end of the journey. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of detecting the environmental state of the electronic device during the start to the end of the trip recorded by the electronic device to generate the reference material comprises: The environmental state of the electronic device is detected by the electronic device for a specific period of time from the beginning to the end of the trip to generate the reference material. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of detecting the environmental state of the electronic device at the beginning to the end of the trip recorded by the electronic device to generate the reference material comprises: The environmental state of the electronic device is detected at a specific time during the period from the beginning to the end of the trip recorded by the device to generate the reference material. The method of claim 1, wherein the electronic device is determined When the environmental state does not correspond to the predetermined environmental state, the electronic device is controlled to operate in an operation mode before the start of the trip. The method of claim 4, further comprising: detecting the environmental state of the electronic device when the electronic device is controlled to operate in the specific operation mode after the end of the travel recorded by the electronic device The detecting data is generated; determining, according to the detecting data, whether the environmental state of the electronic device corresponds to the predetermined environmental state; and determining that the environmental state of the electronic device corresponds to the predetermined environmental state, controlling the electronic device And operating in a specific operation mode corresponding to the predetermined environmental state; and when determining that the environmental state of the electronic device does not correspond to the predetermined environmental state, controlling the electronic device to operate in an operation mode before the start of the trip. The method of claim 1, wherein the environmental state of the electronic device is a state of motion of the electronic device. The method of claim 1, wherein the environmental state of the electronic device is an ambient brightness of the electronic device. The method of claim 1, wherein the environmental state of the electronic device is an ambient volume of the electronic device. A control device for operating modes of an electronic device includes: at least one detection module for detecting an environmental state of an electronic device to generate a detection data, and for starting a journey recorded by the electronic device Detecting the environmental state of the electronic device to generate a reference material by the end time; And a control module coupled to the detection module for comparing the detected data with the reference data for a predetermined time to determine whether the environmental state of the electronic device corresponds to a predetermined environmental state, wherein The predetermined time is the end time of the trip recorded by the electronic device; wherein the control module controls the electronic device to operate in a predetermined environment when it is determined that the environmental state of the electronic device corresponds to the predetermined environmental state In one of the states of operation, the electronic device operates in the particular mode of operation from the beginning to the end of the trip. The control device of claim 9, wherein the detecting module detects the environmental state of the electronic device during a certain period of time from the start to the end of the travel recorded by the electronic device to generate the Reference materials. The control device of claim 9, wherein the detecting module detects the environmental state of the electronic device at a specific time during the start to the end of the travel recorded by the electronic device to generate the Reference materials. The control device of claim 9, wherein the control module controls the operation of the electronic device before the start of the trip when it is determined that the environmental state of the electronic device does not correspond to the predetermined environmental state Mode. The control device of claim 12, further comprising: the detection module when the control module controls the operation of the electronic device in the specific operation mode after the end of the travel recorded by the electronic device Continuing to detect the environmental state of the electronic device to generate the detection data; the control module determines, according to the detection data, whether the environmental state of the electronic device is Corresponding to the predetermined environmental state; the control module controls the electronic device to operate in the specific operation mode corresponding to the predetermined environmental state when determining that the environmental state of the electronic device corresponds to the predetermined environmental state; and the controlling When the module determines that the environmental state of the electronic device does not correspond to the predetermined environmental state, the module controls the electronic device to operate in an operation mode before the start of the trip. The control device of claim 9, wherein the detection module includes a gravity detector for detecting a motion state of the electronic device. The control device of claim 9, wherein the detection module includes a brightness detector for detecting an ambient brightness of the electronic device. The control device of claim 9, wherein the detection module includes a volume detector for detecting an ambient volume of the electronic device. The control device of claim 9, wherein the detection module comprises a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver for detecting a motion state of the electronic device. The control device of claim 9, wherein the electronic device is a handheld communication device. A computer readable medium comprising program instructions for performing the control method of claim 1 of the patent application. A method for controlling an operation mode of an electronic device includes: detecting an environmental state of an electronic device to generate a detection data; comparing the detected data with a reference material at a predetermined time to determine the electronic Whether the environmental state of the device corresponds to a predetermined environmental state, wherein the predetermined time is an end time of the travel recorded by the electronic device; and when it is determined that the environmental state of the electronic device corresponds to the predetermined environmental state, the control The electronic device operates in a specific operation mode corresponding to a predetermined environmental state, wherein the electronic device operates in the specific operation mode within a time from the start to the end of the travel; and determines that the environmental state of the electronic device is not Corresponding to the predetermined environmental state, the electronic device is controlled to operate in an operation mode before the start of the trip. The control device of the operation mode of the electronic device includes: at least one detection module for detecting an environmental state of an electronic device to generate a detection data; and a control module coupled to the detection a module, configured to compare the detected data with a reference data at a predetermined time to determine whether the environmental state of the electronic device corresponds to a predetermined environmental state, wherein the predetermined time is recorded by the electronic device End time of the trip; wherein the control module controls the electronic device to operate in a specific operation mode corresponding to a predetermined environmental state when the environmental state of the electronic device corresponds to the predetermined environmental state, wherein the electronic device Controlling the specific operation mode during the start to the end of the journey; and controlling the electronic device to operate at the start of the trip when the control module determines that the environmental state of the electronic device does not correspond to the predetermined environmental state In the former operating mode. A computer readable medium comprising program instructions for performing the control method of claim 20 of the patent application.