TWI727522B - Electronic device and locking method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an electronic device that includes a wireless receiver and a processor, and the processor is electrically connected to the wireless receiver. The wireless receiver establishes wireless communication with the wireless transmitter. When the distance between the wireless transmitter and the wireless receiver exceeds the effective range of the wireless communication, the processor performs a secure locking procedure.

Description

Electronic device and its locking method

The present invention relates to a device and method, and more particularly to an electronic device and a locking method thereof.

Existing commercially available electronic products, such as laptops, provide users with pairing through devices such as mobile phones or smart bracelets, allowing them to automatically log in and unlock when they are close to the laptop. Since notebook computers are more personal privacy products, in terms of unlocking function, it is still preferred for users to unlock the function after they are in front of the personal computer.

With the existing security lock mechanism, it only allows the user to set the standby time to achieve the screen lock function, but does not allow the user to set the lock screen timing by a distance away from the computer, causing the user to arrive after leaving the computer. When the screen is automatically locked, there is a risk that personal privacy information is easily exposed without being protected, which is a common pain point in current notebook computers.

The present invention provides an electronic device and a locking method thereof to improve the problems of the prior art.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device provided by the present invention includes a wireless receiver and a processor, and the processor is electrically connected to the wireless receiver. The wireless receiver and the wireless transmitter establish wireless communication. When the distance between the wireless transmitter and the wireless receiver exceeds the effective range of the wireless communication, the processor executes a security lockout procedure.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the distance between the wireless transmitter and the wireless receiver is within the effective range of wireless communication, the wireless transmitter sends a lock command to the wireless receiver to make the processor perform a safe lock program.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the distance between the wireless transmitter and the wireless receiver is within the effective range of wireless communication but exceeds the preset distance, the processor automatically executes the security lock procedure.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the wireless receiver is a Bluetooth receiver.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the wireless transmitter is a Bluetooth transmitter.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the method for locking an electronic device provided by the present invention includes the following steps. Establish wireless communication through the wireless receiver of the electronic device and the wireless transmitter; when the distance between the wireless transmitter and the wireless receiver exceeds the effective range of wireless communication, the security lock procedure is executed.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the locking method further includes: when the distance between the wireless transmitter and the wireless receiver is within the effective range of wireless communication, sending a lock command to the wireless receiver through the wireless transmitter , In order to execute the safety lockout procedure.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the locking method further includes: when the distance between the wireless transmitter and the wireless receiver is within the effective range of wireless communication but exceeds the preset distance, automatically executing a safe locking procedure.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the wireless receiver is a Bluetooth receiver.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the wireless transmitter is a Bluetooth transmitter.

In summary, the technical solution of the present invention has obvious advantages and beneficial effects compared with the prior art. With the technical solution of the present invention, after the user leaves the electronic device (e.g. laptop), he can use the wireless transmitter (e.g. mobile phone/smart bracelet... etc.) he holds on his body under the premise of pairing and connection. , To automatically/actively trigger the security lock mechanism of personal devices to protect the privacy and security of personal information, and allow users to set the security distance of the protection mechanism by themselves, and strengthen the user's grasp of the privacy and security of electronic devices.

Hereinafter, the above description will be described in detail by way of implementation, and a further explanation will be provided for the technical solution of the present invention.

In order to make the description of the present invention more detailed and complete, please refer to the attached drawings and the various embodiments described below. The same numbers in the drawings represent the same or similar elements. On the other hand, well-known elements and steps are not described in the embodiments to avoid unnecessary limitations on the present invention.

In the embodiments and the scope of patent application, the description of "connection" can generally refer to a component that is indirectly coupled to another component through other components, or that one component is directly connected to another component without going through other components.

In the implementation and the scope of patent application, the description of "connection" can generally refer to a component that communicates with another component indirectly through wired and/or wireless communication through other components, or that a component does not need to be physically connected through other components. Connect to another component.

In the implementation mode and the scope of the patent application, unless the article is specifically limited in the context, "一" and "the" can generally refer to a single or plural.

The "about", "approximately" or "approximately" used in this article are used to modify any amount that can be changed slightly, but such slight changes will not change its essence. If there is no special description in the embodiment, it means that the error range of the value modified with "about", "approximately" or "approximately" is generally allowed within 20%, preferably less than 10%. Within, and preferably within 5%.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic device 100 at least includes a wireless receiver 110 and a processor 120. In terms of architecture, the processor 120 is electrically connected to the wireless receiver 110.

For example, the electronic device 100 can be a notebook computer, a desktop computer or the like, the wireless receiver 110 is a Bluetooth receiver, and the processor 120 can be a central processing unit, a controller, or other circuits.

When in use, the wireless receiver 110 and the wireless transmitter 170 establish wireless communication. For example, the wireless transmitter 170 may be a Bluetooth transmitter. In practice, the wireless transmitter 170 can be an independent wireless transmission device or integrated into a mobile device or a wearable device (such as a mobile phone/smart bracelet, etc.).

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the distance between the wireless transmitter 170 and the wireless receiver 110 exceeds the effective range of wireless communication, the processor 120 executes a security lock procedure. For example, the security locking procedure can be a screen lock or other locking actions. In this way, when the wireless transmitter 170 and the wireless receiver 110 are disconnected, the electronic device 100 automatically executes the security lock procedure.

In another embodiment of the present invention, when the distance between the wireless transmitter 170 and the wireless receiver 110 is within the effective range of wireless communication, the wireless transmitter 170 sends a lock command to the wireless receiver 110 to make the processing The device 120 executes a safety lock program. In this way, the user can actively activate the security lock procedure for the electronic device 100 through the wireless transmitter 170.

In another embodiment of the present invention, when the distance between the wireless transmitter 170 and the wireless receiver 110 is within the effective range of wireless communication but exceeds the preset distance, the processor 120 automatically executes the security lock procedure. For example, the preset distance can be preset by the user through the electronic device 100. In practice, the processor 120 can estimate the distance between the wireless transmitter 170 and the wireless receiver 110 according to the strength of the signal received by the wireless receiver 110 lock. In this way, the user can flexibly set the timing when the safety lockout procedure is triggered.

In order to further explain the locking method of the electronic device 100, please refer to FIGS. 1 to 2 at the same time. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a locking method 200 of the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 2, the machine management method 200 includes steps S201 and S202 (it should be understood that the steps mentioned in this embodiment can be adjusted according to actual needs, except for those whose order is specifically stated. Sequence, even simultaneously or partially simultaneously).

In step S201, wireless communication is established through the wireless receiver 110 of the electronic device 100 and the wireless transmitter 170. When the distance between the wireless transmitter 170 and the wireless receiver 110 exceeds the effective range of wireless communication, in step S202, a security lock procedure is executed. In this way, when the wireless transmitter 170 and the wireless receiver 110 are disconnected, the electronic device 100 automatically executes the security lock procedure.

In the locking method 200, when the distance between the wireless transmitter 170 and the wireless receiver 110 does not exceed the effective range of wireless communication, the wireless transmitter 170 sends a lock command to the wireless receiver 110 to perform safe locking program. In this way, the user can actively activate the security lock procedure for the electronic device 100 through the wireless transmitter 170.

In the locking method 200, when the distance between the wireless transmitter 170 and the wireless receiver 110 is within the effective range of wireless communication but exceeds the preset distance, the security locking procedure is automatically executed. For example, the preset distance can be preset by the user through the electronic device 100.

In summary, the technical solution of the present invention has obvious advantages and beneficial effects compared with the prior art. With the technical solution of the present invention, after the user leaves the electronic device (e.g. laptop), he can use the wireless transmitter (e.g. mobile phone/smart bracelet... etc.) he holds on his body under the premise of pairing and connection. , To automatically/actively trigger the security lock mechanism of personal devices to protect the privacy and security of personal information, and allow users to set the security distance of the protection mechanism by themselves, and strengthen the user's grasp of the privacy and security of electronic devices.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone who is familiar with the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection of the present invention The scope shall be subject to the definition of the attached patent application scope.

In order to make the above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention more comprehensible, the description of the attached symbols is as follows: 100: electronic device 110: wireless receiver 120: processor 170: wireless transmitter 200: Locking method S201, S202: steps

In order to make the above and other objectives, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention more comprehensible, the description of the accompanying drawings is as follows: Figure 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a method for locking an electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention.

100: electronic device

110: wireless receiver

120: processor

170: wireless transmitter

Claims (8)

An electronic device, comprising: a wireless receiver for establishing wireless communication with a wireless transmitter; and a processor, electrically connected to the wireless receiver, when a distance between the wireless transmitter and the wireless receiver exceeds the During a valid range of wireless communication, the processor executes a security lock procedure, wherein when the distance between the wireless transmitter and the wireless receiver is within the valid range of the wireless communication but exceeds a preset distance At this time, the processor automatically executes the safety lockout procedure. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein when the distance between the wireless transmitter and the wireless receiver is within the effective range of the wireless communication, the wireless transmitter sends a lock command to the wireless The receiver causes the processor to execute the safety lock program. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the wireless receiver is a Bluetooth receiver. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the wireless transmitter is a Bluetooth transmitter. A method for locking an electronic device, the method comprising: Establish wireless communication with a wireless transmitter through a wireless receiver of the electronic device; when a distance between the wireless transmitter and the wireless receiver exceeds an effective range of the wireless communication, execute a security lock procedure; And when the distance between the wireless transmitter and the wireless receiver is within the effective range of the wireless communication but exceeds a preset distance, the safety lock procedure is automatically executed. As described in claim 5, the locking method further includes: when the distance between the wireless transmitter and the wireless receiver is within the effective range of the wireless communication, sending a lock through the wireless transmitter Instructions are given to the wireless receiver to execute the security lockout procedure. The lock-up method according to claim 5, wherein the wireless receiver is a Bluetooth receiver. The lock-up method according to claim 5, wherein the wireless transmitter is a Bluetooth transmitter.

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