TWI402779B - Temperature-based management methods and systems for electronic devices, and computer program products thereof - Google Patents

Description

Temperature-based electronic device management system and method, and computer program product thereof

The present invention relates to a temperature-based electronic device management management system and method, and more particularly to a method and system for making relevant decisions based on temperature to protect an electronic device.

In recent years, wireless positioning technologies, such as the Global Positioning System (GPS), have become important applications in electronic devices such as computers, portable devices, and personal navigation devices (PNDs). The global positioning system can receive signals from satellites to determine the location of the electronic device. The user can also use the navigation software in the electronic device to perform path planning and navigation operations.

In general, electronic devices with positioning and navigation capabilities are often used with vehicles such as automobiles. In other words, these electronic devices are typically placed in a carrier. In some cases, even if the electronic devices are detachable, the user often places the electronic devices in the carrier when the user leaves the carrier.

In some analyses, when the ambient temperature in summer is 35 ° C, the temperature in the vehicle can reach 80 ° C. In general, the operating temperature of electronic components is limited. For example, the operating temperature of the lithium battery in the electronic device cannot exceed 40 ° C at most, and the operating temperature of the motherboard in the electronic device cannot exceed 60 ° C at the maximum. Therefore, if the electronic device is placed in a high temperature environment for a long time, the accuracy and service life of the electronic device will be reduced.

In view of this, the present invention provides a temperature based electronic device management system and method.

A temperature-based electronic device management system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The system includes at least one storage unit, a receiving unit, a positioning unit and a processing unit. The storage unit records at least one specific area range. The receiving unit receives a current temperature value. The positioning unit receives signals from a plurality of satellites to determine a location of an electronic device. The processing unit determines whether to generate an alert information according to the current temperature value, the location of the electronic device, and the specific region range.

A temperature-based electronic device management method according to an embodiment of the present invention. First, a current temperature value is received. The signal is then received by the plurality of satellites to determine a location of an electronic device. Then, determining whether to generate a warning information according to the current temperature value, the position of the electronic device, and the at least one specific region range.

In some embodiments, the processing unit determines whether the electronic device is located within a specific area according to the position of the electronic device, and determines whether the electronic device is stationary or stays within a specific area for more than a predetermined period. When the electronic device is located within a specific area and the electronic device is stationary or stays within a certain area for more than a predetermined period, the processing unit determines whether the current temperature value exceeds a predetermined temperature value. The processing unit generates warning information when the current temperature value exceeds a predetermined temperature value.

In some embodiments, the receiving unit may include a traffic message channel module for wirelessly receiving a traffic message from a traffic message channel and obtaining the current temperature value from the traffic message. In some embodiments, the receiving unit can include a temperature detector for directly detecting the current temperature value. In some embodiments, the electronic device can be disposed on a carrier and the receiving unit obtains the current temperature value from the carrier.

In some embodiments, the alert information may include an audio or visual display to remind the user to store the electronic device. In some embodiments, the alert information can be played/displayed through a speaker unit or a display unit of the electronic device.

The above method of the present invention can exist in a coded manner. When the code is loaded and executed by the machine, the machine becomes the means for practicing the invention.

The above described objects, features, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the description and appended claims appended claims

Figure 1 shows a temperature based electronic device management system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The temperature-based electronic device management system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be applied to one of electronic devices having positioning capabilities, such as a computer system, a portable device, and a personal navigation device.

The temperature-based electronic device management system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes at least a receiving unit 110, a positioning unit 120, a storage unit 130, a display unit 140, a speaker unit 150, and a processing unit 160. The receiving unit 110 is configured to receive a current temperature value. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the receiving unit 110 may include a Traffic Message Channel (TMC) module for wirelessly receiving a traffic message from a traffic message channel. The current temperature value can be obtained from the received traffic message. In some embodiments, the receiving unit 110 can include a temperature detector for directly detecting the current temperature value. It is reminded that in some embodiments, the temperature detector may be disposed on the electronic device. Additionally, in some embodiments, the electronic device can be disposed on a carrier, such as a car. The carrier has the ability to receive or detect temperature, and the receiving unit 110 is thereby obtaining the current temperature value from the carrier. The positioning unit 120 can receive the signal by the plurality of satellites, thereby determining the position of the electronic device according to the received signal. At least one specific area range may be recorded in the storage unit 130. In some embodiments, the storage unit 130 may also include map material corresponding to at least one region and/or location. Among them, the map data may include house address, landmark, scenic spot, and/or road and road information. The specific area range can be provided by the map material. In addition, in some embodiments, the information of the corresponding specific area may also be received by the traffic message channel through the traffic message channel module. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the specific area may be a parking lot, a hospital, a school, an institution, and the like. However, it is to be noted that the specific region range of the present invention is not limited thereto, and any region in which a specific range can be defined can be applied to the present invention. The display unit 140 can display related materials, such as a user operation interface, map data, and path planning results. The speaker unit 150 can be used to play related audio. The processing unit 160 is configured to perform the temperature-based electronic device management method of the present invention, the details of which will be described later.

Figure 2 shows a temperature based electronic device management method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The temperature-based electronic device management method of the embodiment of the present invention can be applied to an electronic device having a positioning capability, such as a computer system, a portable device, and a personal navigation device.

In step S210, a current temperature value is received. Similarly, in some embodiments, the current temperature value may be obtained from a traffic message received by the traffic message channel module. In some embodiments, the current temperature value can be directly detected by the temperature detector. In some embodiments, the current temperature value can be obtained by a carrier that sets up the electronic device. In step S220, the signal is received by the plurality of satellites, and the location of the electronic device is determined according to the received signal. Then, in step S230, whether or not to generate an alert information is determined according to the current temperature value, the location of the electronic device, and the at least one specific region range. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the alert information may include an audible or visual display. The warning information can be played/displayed through the speaker unit or the display unit of the electronic device to remind the user to store the electronic device.

Figure 3 is a diagram showing a temperature-based electronic device management method in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. The temperature-based electronic device management method of the embodiment of the present invention can be applied to an electronic device having a positioning capability, such as a computer system, a portable device, and a personal navigation device. In this embodiment, the alert information is automatically generated when the electronic device is within a certain area and is stationary.

In step S310, a current temperature value is received. Similarly, in some embodiments, the current temperature value may be obtained from a traffic message received by the traffic message channel module. In some embodiments, the current temperature value can be directly detected by the temperature detector. In some embodiments, the current temperature value can be obtained by a carrier that sets up the electronic device. In step S320, the signal is received by the plurality of satellites, and the location of the electronic device is determined according to the received signal. Then, in step S330, it is determined whether the electronic device is located in at least one specific area according to the position of the electronic device, and it is determined whether the electronic device is stationary. When the electronic device is not located within a specific area, or the electronic device is not stationary (NO at step S340), the flow is ended. When the electronic device is located within a specific area and the electronic device is stationary (YES in step S340), in step S350, it is determined whether the current temperature value exceeds a predetermined temperature value. When the current temperature value does not exceed the predetermined temperature value (NO in step S360), the flow is ended. When the current temperature value exceeds the predetermined temperature value (YES in step S360), in step S370, warning information is generated, and in step S380, the warning information is played/displayed through the speaker unit or the display unit of the electronic device. Similarly, in some embodiments, the alert information may include an audible or visual display to remind the user to store the electronic device.

Figure 4 is a diagram showing a temperature-based electronic device management method in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. The temperature-based electronic device management method of the embodiment of the present invention can be applied to an electronic device having a positioning capability, such as a computer system, a portable device, and a personal navigation device. In this embodiment, the alert information is automatically generated when the electronic device is within a certain area and stays within a certain area for more than a predetermined period.

In step S410, a current temperature value is received. Similarly, in some embodiments, the current temperature value may be obtained from a traffic message received by the traffic message channel module. In some embodiments, the current temperature value can be directly detected by the temperature detector. In some embodiments, the current temperature value can be obtained by a carrier that sets up the electronic device. In step S420, the signal is received by the plurality of satellites, and the location of the electronic device is determined according to the received signal. Then, in step S430, it is determined whether the electronic device is located in at least one specific area according to the position of the electronic device, and it is determined whether the electronic device stays within a specific area for more than a predetermined period. When the electronic device is not located within a specific area, or the electronic device does not stay within a certain area for more than a predetermined period (No at step S440), the flow is ended. When the electronic device is located within a specific area and the electronic device stays within a certain area for more than a predetermined period (YES in step S440), in step S450, it is determined whether the current temperature value exceeds a predetermined temperature value. When the current temperature value does not exceed the predetermined temperature value (NO in step S460), the flow is ended. When the current temperature value exceeds the predetermined temperature value (YES in step S460), in step S470, the warning information is generated, and in step S480, the warning information is played/displayed through the speaker unit or the display unit of the electronic device. Similarly, in some embodiments, the alert information may include an audible or visual display to remind the user to store the electronic device.

Therefore, the temperature-based electronic device management system and method of the present invention can make relevant decisions according to temperature to protect the electronic device. When the temperature of the environment in which the electronic device is located exceeds a predetermined temperature, a warning message is automatically generated to remind the storage of the corresponding electronic device, thereby avoiding the related loss caused by placing the electronic device in a high temperature environment.

The method of the invention, or a particular type or portion thereof, may exist in the form of a code. The code may be included in a physical medium such as a floppy disk, a CD, a hard disk, or any other machine readable (such as computer readable) storage medium, or is not limited to an external computer program product, wherein When the code is loaded and executed by a machine, such as a computer, the machine becomes a device for participating in the present invention. The code can also be transmitted via some transmission medium, such as a wire or cable, fiber optics, or any transmission type, where the machine becomes part of the program when it is received, loaded, and executed by a machine, such as a computer. Invented device. When implemented in a general purpose processing unit, the code combination processing unit provides a unique means of operation similar to application specific logic.

While the present invention has been described in its preferred embodiments, the present invention is not intended to limit the invention, and the present 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 the patent application.

100. . . Temperature-based electronic device management system

110. . . Receiving unit

120. . . Positioning unit

130. . . Storage unit

140. . . Display unit

150. . . Speaker unit

160. . . Processing unit

S210, S220, S230. . . step

S310, S320, ..., S380. . . step

S410, S420, ..., S480. . . step

1 is a schematic diagram showing a temperature-based electronic device management system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flow chart showing a temperature-based electronic device management method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a flow chart showing a temperature-based electronic device management method in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a flow chart showing a temperature-based electronic device management method in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

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Claims (19)

A temperature-based electronic device management system is applicable to an electronic device, comprising: a storage unit for recording at least one specific area; a receiving unit for receiving a current temperature value; and a positioning unit for Receiving a signal by the plurality of satellites to determine a location of the electronic device; and a processing unit for determining whether to generate an alert message based on the current temperature value, the location of the electronic device, and the specific region range. The temperature-based electronic device management system of claim 1, wherein the processing unit determines whether the electronic device is located within the specific area according to the position of the electronic device, and determines the electronic Whether the device is stationary, when the electronic device is within the specific region, and the electronic device is stationary, the processing unit determines whether the current temperature value exceeds a predetermined temperature value, and when the current temperature value exceeds the predetermined temperature When the value is, the processing unit generates the warning information. The temperature-based electronic device management system of claim 1, wherein the processing unit determines whether the electronic device is located within the specific area according to the position of the electronic device, and determines the electronic Whether the device stays within the specific area for more than a predetermined period, when the electronic device is located within the specific area, and the electronic device stays within the specific area for more than the predetermined period, the processing unit determines the current temperature Whether the value exceeds a predetermined temperature value, and when the current temperature value exceeds the predetermined temperature value, the processing unit generates the warning information. The temperature-based electronic device management system of claim 1, wherein the receiving unit comprises a traffic message channel module for wirelessly receiving a traffic message from a traffic message channel, and The current temperature value is obtained in the traffic message. The temperature-based electronic device management system of claim 1, wherein the receiving unit comprises a temperature detector for detecting the current temperature value. The temperature-based electronic device management system of claim 1, wherein the electronic device is disposed on a carrier, and the receiving unit obtains the current temperature value from the carrier. The temperature-based electronic device management system of claim 1, further comprising a speaker unit or a display unit, wherein the processing unit transmits the warning information through the speaker unit or a display unit Play/display. The temperature-based electronic device management system of claim 1, wherein the warning information comprises an audible or visual display for reminding the electronic device to be stored. The temperature-based electronic device management system of claim 1, wherein the specific area includes a parking lot, a hospital, a school, or an institution. A temperature-based electronic device management method for an electronic device includes the steps of: providing a storage unit for recording at least one specific area range; receiving a current temperature value; and receiving signals by the plurality of satellites to determine the a location of the electronic device; and determining whether to generate a warning message based on the current temperature value, the location of the electronic device, and the specific region range. The temperature-based electronic device management method according to claim 10, further comprising the steps of: determining, according to the location of the electronic device, whether the electronic device is located within the specific region, and determining the electronic device Whether it is stationary; when the electronic device is located within the specific area, and the electronic device is stationary, determining whether the current temperature value exceeds a predetermined temperature value; and when the current temperature value exceeds the predetermined temperature value, generating The warning message. The temperature-based electronic device management method according to claim 10, further comprising the steps of: determining, according to the location of the electronic device, whether the electronic device is located within the specific region, and determining the electronic device Whether to stay in the specific area for more than one predetermined period; when the electronic device is located within the specific area, and the electronic device stays within the specific area for more than the predetermined period, determine whether the current temperature value exceeds one The predetermined temperature value; and the warning information is generated when the current temperature value exceeds the predetermined temperature value. The temperature-based electronic device management method of claim 10, further comprising the steps of: wirelessly receiving a traffic message from a traffic message channel; and obtaining the current temperature value from the traffic message. The temperature-based electronic device management method as described in claim 10, further comprising the steps of: detecting the current temperature value through a temperature detector of the electronic device; and obtaining, by the temperature detector The current temperature value. The temperature-based electronic device management method according to claim 10, wherein the electronic device is disposed on a carrier, and the current temperature value is obtained by the carrier. The temperature-based electronic device management method described in claim 10 of the patent application further includes playing or displaying the warning information. The temperature-based electronic device management method of claim 10, wherein the warning information comprises an audio or visual display for reminding the electronic device to be stored. The temperature-based electronic device management method according to claim 10, wherein the specific area includes a parking lot, a hospital, a school, or an institution. A computer program product for being loaded by a machine and performing a temperature-based electronic device management method, the computer program product comprising: a first code for receiving a current temperature value; and a second code Receiving a signal by the plurality of satellites to determine a location of the electronic device; and a third code for determining whether to generate a warning according to the current temperature value, the location of the electronic device, and the at least one specific region range News.