TWI476634B - Auto-operating method and portable device - Google Patents

Description

Automatic operation method and portable device

The invention relates to an automatic operation method of a portable device, and particularly relates to automatically enabling the portable device to automatically activate the extended mode application according to the current state of use of the user without being coupled to a docking station. An automatic method of operation.

In order to cope with the busy life rhythm of modern people, various electronic devices that do not occupy space and are convenient to carry are also innovated. Take the smart phone as an example. It not only has the functions of the traditional communication device, but also allows users to write files, send and receive emails, browse the Internet, or use the built-in operating system. Instant messaging software and other purposes. In other words, such a handheld communication device can be used not only to make calls, but also to provide a variety of functions like a small personal computer, and with the advancement of wireless network technology, the use of these functions is no longer subject to time and Space constraints, for modern people who are efficient in everything, have become one of the indispensable tools in life.

Generally, when the portable device is coupled to the docking station via the port, the operating state of the portable device simultaneously enters the expansion mode for data transmission via the port or charging of the portable device. The function, which appears on the display of the portable device, is a clock, calendar, photo or other extended mode information. The mechanism for starting this expansion mode is through the pin in the connection between the portable device and the docking station. A signal is generated when the connection is made, and according to the signal, the portable device enters the expansion mode when coupled to the docking station. However, the connection made on the portable device hardware for coupling the expansion base not only affects the appearance and aesthetic design of the portable device, but also increases the manufacturing cost and also occupies the output input space.

The invention provides an automatic operation method for automatically starting an extended mode application according to a user's current state of use.

The invention provides a portable device that can automatically start an extended mode application without being coupled to the docking station.

The present invention provides an automatic operation method suitable for a portable device, the method comprising: automatically confirming whether the portable device is in a system idle state and whether it is in a physical still state. When it is confirmed that the portable device is in the idle state of the system and the physical still state, the portable device automatically starts an extended mode application.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the automatic operation method, wherein the step of automatically confirming whether the portable device is in an idle state of the system and whether it is in the physical still state, further comprising confirming whether the portable device is in a charging.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the automatic operation method, wherein the portable device automatically starts the extended mode application further comprises the portable device in the charging state.

In an embodiment of the invention, the automatic operation method described above, wherein the idle state of the system comprises a standby state or a sleep state.

In an embodiment of the invention, the automatic operation method, wherein the idle state of the system comprises that the portable device has been idle for more than a certain time.

In an embodiment of the invention, the automatic operation method, wherein the physical stationary state comprises the portable device being placed at an oblique angle.

In an embodiment of the invention, the automatic operation method described above, wherein the physical stationary state comprises that the portable device has been stationary for more than a certain time.

The invention further provides a portable device, comprising: a dynamic sensing unit, a storage medium and a central processing unit. The dynamic sensing unit senses a physical motion state of the portable device. Store media and store a computer readable and writable program. a central processor executing a plurality of instructions of the computer readable and writable program, wherein the instructions include: automatically confirming whether the portable device is in a system idle state and confirming whether the portable device is in the physical motion state A physical still state. When the portable device is confirmed to be in the idle state of the system and the physical still state, an extended mode application is automatically started.

In an embodiment of the invention, the portable device includes a gravity sensor (G-sensor), a gyro sensor, or a compass sensor. (compass sensor).

In an embodiment of the present invention, the portable device, wherein the portable device automatically confirms whether the portable device is in an idle state and whether the physical state is in an idle state, further includes confirming whether the portable device is One charge Electrical state.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the portable device, wherein the portable device automatically starts the extended mode application further comprises the portable device in the charging state.

In an embodiment of the invention, the portable device, wherein the idle state of the system comprises a standby state or a sleep state.

In an embodiment of the invention, the portable device, wherein the idle state of the system comprises that the portable device has been idle for more than a certain time.

In an embodiment of the invention, the portable device, wherein the physical stationary state comprises the portable device being placed at an oblique angle.

In an embodiment of the invention, the portable device, wherein the physical stationary state comprises that the portable device has been stationary for more than a certain time.

Based on the above, the present invention automatically determines whether the portable device is in the system idle state and the physical still state at the same time as the basis for starting the extended application. Therefore, the portable device automatically starts the expansion application by confirming that the current state of use of the portable device meets the above conditions without actually installing the portable device to the docking station. Therefore, it is not necessary to additionally design and manufacture a connection port coupled to the docking station on the hardware of the portable device, which can greatly reduce the manufacturing cost and save the hardware space occupied by the output input port.

The above described features and advantages of the present invention will be more apparent from the following description.

FIG. 1 is a schematic flow chart of an automatic operation method according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 1, the present embodiment is applicable to a portable device. The portable device is, for example, a notebook computer, a number of assistants, a smart phone or other electronic device that can be carried around.

In step S101, the operating system of the portable device receives a status change notification. That is, when the operational state of the portable device changes, the operating system receives the state change notification. The above operational status changes, for example, the operating system is switched from the working state (S0 state) to other advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) standard power operation states (such as S1 state, S3 state, S4). State and S5 state) either switch from any APCI power operating state to another APCI power operating state. In step S105, according to the state change notification, the portable device automatically confirms whether the portable device is in a system idle state and whether it is in a physical still state. More specifically, it is confirmed whether there is no prioritization between the idle state of the system and the confirmation of whether it is in the physical still state, that is, whether it is possible to confirm whether the system is idle or not, or whether it is confirmed at the same time. After the system is idle, it is confirmed whether it is in the physical idle state or vice versa. In other words, the portable device can be in a system idle state and a physical still state at the same time, or can enter the system idle state first, and then be in a physical still state. Conversely, the portable device can be in a physical still state first, and then in a system idle state. That is, the present invention is not limited to the order in which the portable device enters, nor is it limited to automatic confirmation of the portable device. The order in which the status is placed.

Among them, it is worth noting that the system idle state is, for example, a standby mode or a sleep mode. In one embodiment, the system idle state is, for example, that the portable device has been idle for more than a certain period of time, such as for more than ten minutes. In addition, in another embodiment, the physical stationary state is, for example, that the portable device as a whole is not disturbed by external force and is allowed to stand, including being placed at an oblique angle. In still another embodiment, the physical still state further includes the portable device having been stationary for more than a certain time.

In this embodiment, the automatic confirmation of the portable device in step S105 whether the portable device is in a system idle state and whether it is in a physical still state further includes the portable device determining that the portable device is in accordance with the received state change notification. The system idle state or the physical still state (step S111). Then, in step S115, when it is determined that the portable device is in the idle state of the system, it is continued to confirm whether the portable device is also in a physical still state in the idle state of the system (step S105) until the portable device is confirmed. At the same time in the system idle state and the physical still state, the extended mode application is automatically started (step S125). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S111 that the portable device is in a physical still state, it is continued to confirm whether the portable device is in the system idle state in the physical still state (step S121) until confirmation When the portable device is in the system idle state and the physical still state, the extended mode application is automatically started (step S125).

Further, in step S125, when it is confirmed that the portable device is in the system idle state and the physical still state, the portable device automatically Start a dock mode application. The extended mode application is, for example, an image autoplayer, a display time or calendar program, or any program that enables the portable device to be presented as a user interface coupled to the docking station. That is, the portable device does not need to be truly coupled to the docking station, and the extended mode application is automatically started as long as the portable device meets the conditions of being in a system idle state and being in a physical still state.

As mentioned above, the portable device can be in a system idle state and a physical still state at the same time, or can enter the system idle state first, and then be in a physical still state. On the contrary, the portable device can be in a physical still state first. After that, the system is idle. Therefore, in another embodiment, when it is confirmed that the portable device is in the system idle state and the physical still state, the automatic startup extended mode application described in step S125 is directly performed.

In addition, in another embodiment, the step of automatically confirming whether the portable device is in the idle state of the system and whether it is in the physical still state or not, further includes confirming whether the portable device is in a charging state. That is, the portable device confirms from its power management module whether it is connected to the power supply via a power line, and when the above is established, the confirmation step described in step S105 is further performed. In other words, in the embodiment, the portable device automatically starts the extended mode application, and the portable device can also be in the charging state.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a portable device according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 2, the portable device 200 of the embodiment includes A movement sensing unit 202, a storage medium 204 and a central processing unit 206. The dynamic sensing unit 202 is configured to sense a physical motion state of the portable device 200. Therefore, the subsequent central processor executes the instruction of the computer readable and writable program, and can determine whether the portable mode is in a physical still state according to the sensed physical movement state of the portable device 200. The dynamic sensing unit 202 is, for example, a gravity sensor (G-sensor), a gyro sensor, or a compass sensor.

The storage medium 204 stores a computer readable and writable program. The central processing unit 206 executes a plurality of instructions of the computer readable and writable program to implement the automatic operation method described in the foregoing embodiments. The instruction of the central processing unit to execute the computer readable and writable program is the same as the steps (S101 to S125) described in the foregoing embodiment, and therefore will not be described herein.

In summary, in the present invention, it is automatically determined whether the portable device is in a system idle state or a physical still state at the same time as a basis for starting the extended application. Therefore, the portable device automatically starts the expansion application by confirming that the current state of use of the portable device meets the above conditions without actually installing the portable device to the docking station. Therefore, it is not necessary to additionally design and manufacture a connection port coupled to the docking station on the hardware of the portable device, which can greatly reduce the manufacturing cost and save the hardware space occupied by the output input port.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention, and any one of ordinary skill in the art can make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. this The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

S101~S125‧‧‧ Method flow steps

200‧‧‧ portable device

202‧‧‧Dynamic sensing unit

204‧‧‧Storage media

206‧‧‧Central processor

FIG. 1 is a schematic flow chart of an automatic operation method according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a portable device according to an embodiment of the invention.

S101~S115‧‧‧ Method flow steps

Claims (15)

An automatic operation method, applicable to a portable device, comprising: automatically confirming whether the portable device is in a system idle state and whether it is in a physical still state; and when confirming that the portable device is in the system idle state at the same time And in the physical still state, the portable device automatically starts an extended mode application. The automatic operation method of claim 1, wherein the step of automatically confirming whether the portable device is in an idle state or a physical state of the portable device further comprises confirming whether the portable device is in a charging state. status. The automatic operation method of claim 2, wherein the portable device automatically starts the extended mode application further comprises the portable device in the charging state. The automatic operation method of claim 1, wherein the idle state of the system comprises a standby state or a sleep state. The automatic operation method of claim 1, wherein the idle state of the system comprises that the portable device has been idle for more than a certain time. The automatic operation method of claim 1, wherein the physical stationary state comprises the portable device being placed at an oblique angle. The automatic operation method of claim 1, wherein the physical stationary state comprises that the portable device has been continuously stationary for more than one special set time. A portable device includes: a dynamic sensing unit that senses a physical motion state of the portable device; a storage medium that stores a computer readable and writable program; and a central processing unit that executes the computer to read and write a plurality of instructions, wherein the instructions include: automatically confirming whether the portable device is in a system idle state and confirming whether the portable device is in a physical still state according to the physical motion state; and when confirming the When the portable device is in the idle state of the system and the physical still state, an extended mode application is automatically started. The portable device of claim 8, wherein the dynamic sensing unit comprises a gravity sensor (G-sensor), a gyro sensor, or a compass sensor ( Compass sensor). The portable device of claim 8, wherein the portable device automatically confirms whether the portable device is in an idle state and whether the physical state is in an idle state, and further includes confirming whether the portable device is in a charging. The portable device of claim 10, wherein the portable device automatically starts the extended mode application further comprises the portable device in the charged state. The portable device of claim 8, wherein The system idle state includes a standby state or a sleep state. The portable device of claim 8, wherein the idle state of the system comprises that the portable device has been idle for more than a certain period of time. The portable device of claim 8, wherein the physical stationary state comprises the portable device being placed at an oblique angle. The portable device of claim 8, wherein the physical stationary state comprises that the portable device has been stationary for more than a certain period of time.