TWI486758B - Power-saving method and system for mobile phone - Google Patents

Description

Mobile phone power saving method and system

The invention relates to a power saving method and system, in particular to a mobile phone power saving method and system.

The current configuration of mobile phones is getting higher and higher, and there are more and more Internet and entertainment functions. The standby problem of mobile phones is very important for users, especially those who use dual card dual standby. Users want to use as many mobile phones as possible. Standby time. Intrinsic factors affecting mobile phone standby time include baseband chip power consumption, RF chip power consumption, battery characteristics, power management scheme, clock management scheme, LCD and keyboard backlight scheme, and speaker power consumption. Current mobile phone profiles include standard, silent, conferencing, outdoor, flight, and custom modes, with custom modes involving ringtones, volume, and touch tone settings, without regard to specific power saving modes.

In view of the above, it is necessary to provide a power saving method for the mobile phone, which can set and start the power saving mode to reduce the power consumption of the mobile phone.

In view of the above, it is also necessary to provide a mobile phone power saving system, which can set and start the power saving mode to reduce the power consumption of the mobile phone.

The power saving method of the mobile phone includes: setting step: setting each configuration item in the power saving mode of the mobile phone; starting step: starting a power saving mode of the mobile phone; determining step: when the mobile phone performs a service, determining whether the current time is Power saving mode, if it is in power saving The mode performs the processing step one. If not in the power saving mode, the processing step 2 is performed; the processing step 1: performs the related operations according to the configuration item in the set power saving mode; the processing step 2: according to the set general mode Configuration items perform related operations.

The mobile phone power saving system comprises: a setting module, configured to set each configuration item in the power saving mode of the mobile phone; a startup module, configured to start a power saving mode of the mobile phone; and a determining module, configured to be used by the mobile phone In a service, it is judged whether it is currently in the power saving mode; the processing module is configured to perform related operations according to the configuration item in the set power saving mode when the mobile phone is in the power saving mode; the processing module is further used When the mobile phone is not in the power saving mode, the related operations are performed according to the configuration items in the set general mode.

Compared with the prior art, the mobile phone power saving method and system according to the present invention can set the configuration item in the power saving mode according to the user's needs, and start the power saving mode when the mobile phone is in the low power state, thereby reducing the power consumption of the mobile phone and prolonging Standby time.

1‧‧‧Mobile phone

10‧‧‧Mobile power saving system

100‧‧‧Setup module

200‧‧‧Starting module

300‧‧‧Judgement module

400‧‧‧Processing module

S10‧‧‧Set each configuration item in the power saving mode of the mobile phone

S12‧‧‧Starting the power saving mode of the mobile phone

S14‧‧‧Check if it is currently in power saving mode

S16‧‧‧According to the configuration items in the saved power saving mode

S18‧‧‧According to the configuration items in the general mode set

1 is a block diagram of a preferred embodiment of a mobile phone power saving system of the present invention.

2 is a flow chart of a preferred embodiment of a method for power saving a mobile phone of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a specific flowchart of step S12 in FIG. 2 in an automatic startup mode.

FIG. 4 is a specific flow chart of the mobile phone when conducting a call service.

FIG. 1 is a structural diagram of a preferred embodiment of a mobile phone power saving system of the present invention. The mobile phone power saving system 10 runs in the mobile phone 1.

The mobile phone power saving system 10 includes a setting module 100, a starting module 200, a determining module 300, and a processing module 400.

The setting module 100 is configured to set each configuration item in the power saving mode of the mobile phone 1.

In this embodiment, 13 configuration items can be set. The specific settings are as follows:

(1) Caller ringtone: 5 levels of volume in power saving mode and 7 levels of volume in normal mode.

(2) Button volume: mute in power saving mode and level 4 volume in normal mode.

(3) Tactile feedback: it is off in the power saving mode and on in the normal mode. When the tactile feedback is turned off, the related operation is performed by touching the effect in the graphic point without relying on the feedback of the vibration when touching or pressing the button.

(4) Vibration level: 3 levels of intensity in the power saving mode and 5 levels of strength in the normal mode.

(5) Hands-free volume: 5 levels of volume in power saving mode and 7 levels of volume in normal mode.

(6) Ring type: it sounds in power saving mode, and it is continuous ringing in normal mode.

(7) Prompt tone: There is no prompt tone in power saving mode, and there is a prompt tone in normal mode.

(8) Switching machine ringtone: There is no ringtone in power saving mode, and there is ringtone in normal mode.

(9) LCD backlight: 5 seconds in the power saving mode, and 15 seconds in the normal mode.

(10) Clock configuration: It is on in power saving mode and off in normal mode. After the clock configuration is enabled, when using multimedia, the operating frequency of the CPU is switched between different applications. When the e-book is read, the CPU operates at a lower frequency. When listening to music, the CPU operates at a moderate frequency, and the CPU operates at a higher frequency when watching video.

(11) Card open configuration: When the mobile phone 1 is a dual card dual standby mobile phone, the card open configuration can be set. In the power saving mode, the service of one card is prohibited. In the normal mode, both cards are enabled.

(12) Bluetooth configuration: in the power saving mode, it is turned off when it is not used for 30 seconds, and is continuously turned on in the normal mode.

(13) Camera configuration: In the power saving mode, it will exit if it is not used for 10 seconds, and it will exit if it is not used for 30 seconds in the normal mode.

The user can set the power saving mode for all the above configuration items or some of them according to their own needs. When the mobile phone 1 is a dual card dual standby mobile phone, the configuration items of the two cards can also be separately set.

It can be understood that the present invention is not limited to the arrangement of the 13 configuration items, and those skilled in the art can easily extend the present invention to more configuration items.

The mobile phone power saving system 10 adds a corresponding NV (non-volatile) storage configuration item to the power saving mode to maintain the above various settings. These settings are not the same data source as the settings in the normal mode, so when the power saving is exited In mode, the settings in the original normal mode are automatically restored. In the power saving mode, the data structure of each NV storage configuration item is different, and some are only ON/OFF settings, such as tactile feedback. Some need to use arrays to store multiple levels, such as clock configuration.

The startup module 200 is configured to activate a power saving mode of the mobile phone 1.

In this embodiment, the startup is divided into two modes: the first mode is that when the user thinks that the power saving mode needs to be activated, and the power saving mode in the scenario mode is selected, the startup module 200 directly starts the mobile phone. 1 power saving mode.

The second mode is automatic startup in a low power state. The startup module 200 instantly detects the battery voltage of the mobile phone 1 and determines whether the voltage is less than 3.6V (because the shutdown voltage of the mobile phone is generally about 3.5V). When the voltage is less than 3.6V, the user is prompted that the mobile phone 1 is currently in a low power state, and whether to enter the power saving mode is selected. When the user selects to enter the power saving mode, the power saving mode of the mobile phone 1 is activated.

The determining module 300 is configured to determine whether the mobile phone 1 is in a power saving mode when performing a certain service.

The processing module 400 is configured to perform related operations according to the configuration item in the set power saving mode when the mobile phone 1 is in the power saving mode.

The processing module 400 is further configured to perform related operations according to the configured configuration items in the general mode when the mobile phone 1 is not in the power saving mode.

Taking the call service as an example, when there is a call incoming, the determining module 300 determines whether the mobile phone 1 is currently in the power saving mode. When not in the power saving mode, the processing module 400 invokes the configuration item in the general mode, and prompts the user to have a phone call according to the configured configuration item, including lighting the LCD backlight, the ringtone of the incoming call is 7-level volume, and ringing. The type is continuous ringing, etc. When the call is over, the processing module 400 starts timing, and when it reaches 15 seconds, the LCD backlight is turned off. When in the power saving mode, the processing module 400 invokes a configuration item in the power saving mode, and prompts the user to have a phone call according to the set configuration item, including lighting the LCD backlight, the ringtone of the incoming call is a 5-level volume, and ringing. The type is a beep. After the incoming call is turned on, the processing module 400 starts timing. The LCD backlight is turned off when it reaches 5 seconds.

2 is a flow chart of a preferred embodiment of a method for power saving a mobile phone of the present invention.

In step S10, the setting module 100 sets each configuration item in the power saving mode of the mobile phone 1. Users can set the power saving mode for all configuration items or some of them according to their needs. When the mobile phone 1 is a dual card dual standby mobile phone, the configuration items of the two cards can also be separately set.

In step S12, the startup module 200 starts the power saving mode of the mobile phone 1. In this embodiment, the startup is divided into two modes: the first mode is that when the user thinks that the power saving mode needs to be activated, and the power saving mode in the scenario mode is selected, the startup module 200 directly starts the mobile phone. 1 power saving mode. The second way is to start automatically in the low power state (refer to the description of FIG. 3 for the specific process).

In step S14, when the mobile phone 1 performs a certain service, the determining module 300 determines whether it is currently in the power saving mode. If the mobile phone 1 is in the power saving mode, step S16 is performed; if the mobile phone 1 is not in the power saving mode, step S18 is performed.

In step S16, the processing module 400 performs related operations according to the configuration items in the set power saving mode.

In step S18, the processing module 400 performs related operations according to the configured configuration items in the general mode.

As shown in FIG. 3, it is a specific flowchart of step S12 in FIG. 2 in the automatic startup mode.

In step S200, the startup module 200 detects the battery voltage of the mobile phone 1 in real time.

Step S202, the startup module 200 determines whether the voltage is less than 3.6V (because the hand The shutdown voltage of the machine is generally around 3.5V). If the voltage is less than 3.6V, step S204 is performed; if the voltage is not less than 3.6V, the flow ends.

In step S204, the startup module 200 prompts the user that the mobile phone 1 is currently in a low power state and selects whether to enter the power saving mode. If the user chooses to enter the power saving mode, step S206 is performed; if the user chooses not to enter the power saving mode, the process ends.

Step S206, the startup module 200 starts the power saving mode of the mobile phone 1.

As shown in FIG. 4, it is a specific flow chart when the mobile phone performs a call service.

In step S300, when a call comes in, the determining module 300 determines whether the mobile phone 1 is currently in the power saving mode. If it is not in the power saving mode, step S302 is performed; if it is in the power saving mode, step S306 is performed.

Step S302, the processing module 400 invokes the configuration item in the general mode, and prompts the user to have a phone call according to the set configuration item, including lighting the LCD backlight, the ringtone of the incoming call is 7-level volume, and the ring type is continuous ringing. Wait.

Step S304, after the call ends, the processing module 400 starts timing, and when the 15 seconds is reached, the LCD backlight is turned off.

Step S306, the processing module 400 calls the configuration item in the power saving mode, and prompts the user to have a phone call according to the set configuration item, including lighting the LCD backlight, the ringtone of the incoming call is 5 levels, and the ring type is ringing one. Sound and so on.

Step S308, after the incoming call is turned on, the processing module 400 starts counting, and when the 5 seconds is reached, the LCD backlight is turned off.

In summary, the present invention complies with the requirements of the invention patent and submits a patent application according to law. However, the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not above The equivalents of the embodiments of the present invention are intended to be within the scope of the following claims.

S10‧‧‧Set each configuration item in the power saving mode of the mobile phone

S12‧‧‧Starting the power saving mode of the mobile phone

S14‧‧‧Check if it is currently in power saving mode

S16‧‧‧According to the configuration items in the saved power saving mode

S18‧‧‧According to the configuration items in the general mode set

Claims (8)

A mobile phone power saving method, the method comprising: setting step: setting each configuration item in the power saving mode of the mobile phone, where the data source of each configuration item in the set power saving mode is different from the data source of the configuration item in the general mode, The data structure of each configuration item in the set power saving mode includes a switch and an array; the starting step: starting the power saving mode of the mobile phone; determining step: when the mobile phone performs a service, determining whether the current power saving mode is present, if In the power saving mode, the processing step 1 is performed, if not in the power saving mode, the processing step 2 is performed; the processing step 1: performing the related operations according to the configuration item in the set power saving mode; the processing step 2: according to the set general The configuration items in the mode perform related operations. The mobile phone power saving method according to claim 1, wherein the starting step is divided into two modes: the first mode is: when the user thinks that the power saving mode needs to be activated, the power saving mode in the scene mode is selected. , the power saving mode of the mobile phone is directly activated; the second mode is automatic starting in a low power state, and the specific steps include: detecting the battery voltage of the mobile phone in real time; determining whether the voltage is less than 3.6V, when the voltage is not less than 3.6V When the voltage is less than 3.6V, the user is prompted that the mobile phone is currently in a low power state, and whether to enter the power saving mode, when the user chooses not to enter the power saving mode, the process ends; when the user selects to enter the power saving mode When you start the phone's power save mode. The mobile phone power saving method according to claim 1, wherein when the mobile phone performs a call service, the method further includes the following steps: When there is a call incoming, it is determined whether the mobile phone is currently in the power saving mode; when not in the power saving mode, the configuration item in the general mode is called, and the user is prompted to have a phone call according to the set configuration item, including lighting the LCD. Backlight, ringtone of the caller is 7-level volume, ring type is continuous ring; when the call ends, the time is up, when it reaches 15 seconds, the LCD backlight is turned off; when in the power-saving mode, the configuration item in the power-saving mode is called, according to the The set configuration item prompts the user to have a phone call, including lighting the LCD backlight, the ringtone of the incoming call is 5 levels, the ring type is ringing; when the incoming call is turned on, the time is started, and when 5 seconds is reached, the LCD is turned off. Backlighting. The mobile phone power saving method according to claim 1, wherein when the mobile phone is a dual card dual standby mobile phone, the configuration items of the two cards are respectively set in the setting step. A mobile phone power saving system, the system comprising: a setting module, configured to set each configuration item in the power saving mode of the mobile phone, and set a data source of each configuration item in the power saving mode and a configuration item of the general mode Different sources, the data structure of each configuration item in the set power saving mode includes a switch and an array; the startup module is used to start the power saving mode of the mobile phone; and the determining module is used when the mobile phone performs a service, Determining whether the current mode is in the power saving mode; the processing module is configured to perform related operations according to the configuration item in the set power saving mode when the mobile phone is in the power saving mode; the processing module is further configured to: when the mobile phone is not When in the power saving mode, perform related operations according to the configuration items in the set general mode. The mobile phone power saving system of claim 5, wherein the startup module starts the power saving mode of the mobile phone in the following two manners: the first mode is when the user thinks that the power saving mode needs to be activated. Select power saving in the scene mode The mode directly activates the power saving mode of the mobile phone; the second mode is automatic startup under the low power state, and the specific process includes: detecting the battery voltage of the mobile phone in real time; determining whether the voltage is less than 3.6V; when the voltage is less than 3.6V When prompted, the user is currently in a low power state, and selects whether to enter the power saving mode; when the user selects to enter the power saving mode, the power saving mode of the mobile phone is activated. The mobile phone power saving system of claim 5, wherein when the mobile phone performs a call service, the determining module is configured to determine whether the mobile phone is currently in a power saving mode when a call is made; The processing module is configured to invoke a configuration item in the general mode when not in the power saving mode, and prompt the user to have a phone call according to the configured configuration item, including lighting the LCD backlight, the ringtone of the incoming call is 7-level volume, and the ring type The processing module is further configured to start timing after the end of the call, and to turn off the LCD backlight when the time reaches 15 seconds; the processing module is further configured to call the configuration in the power saving mode when in the power saving mode. Item, prompting the user to have a phone call according to the set configuration item, including lighting the LCD backlight, the ringtone of the incoming call is 5 level volume, and the ring type is ringing; the processing module is also used for the incoming call. The timer starts after being turned on, and the LCD backlight is turned off when it reaches 5 seconds. The mobile phone power saving system of claim 5, wherein, when the mobile phone is a dual card dual standby mobile phone, the setting module separately sets configuration items of the two cards.