TWM564191U - Kvm switch system and control device thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a multi-device switch system and a control device thereof. In the multi-device switch system, the control device controls a multi-device switch to make the multi-device switch to another connected electronic device. The control device includes a plurality of shortcut keys, a memory, a processor and a plurality of ports. The memory and the ports are connected to the processor, and a setting program is stored in the memory. The ports are configured to connect at least one first input device. The processor executes the setting program to set the shortcut keys according to an input signal from the first input device. When one of the shortcut keys is pressed, the processor generates a control signal according to predetermined contents of the pressed shortcut key. The control signal is transmitted to the multi-device switch to make the multi-device switch to another connected electronic device.

Description

Control device for multi-device switching system and multi-device switching system

The present invention relates to a control device used in a multi-device switching system and a multi-device switching system, in particular to a simple and multi-key combination of hot keys to be simplified into a single and easy to set shortcut keys. A multi-device switching system and a control device used in a multi-device switching system.

The multi-device switching system is a switching system capable of switching between two or more electronic devices. A switch in a common multi-device switching system, such as a KVM switch, or a KVM switch, is a computer hardware device that allows a user to control multiple computers through a set of keyboards, displays, and mice. Device. "KVM" is the acronym for Keyboard, Video, and Mouse. Through the KVM switch, you can switch between two or more computer devices with a set of keyboards, monitors and mouse switches.

In the case of a KVM switch, when a user wants to switch between different computer devices, a hot key function, or a quick key function, can be implemented by pressing a keyboard connected to the KVM switch. Switch the KVM switch to another computer device. However, in the case of the hotkey of the KVM switch, each manufacturer has its own hotkey combination setting, so it is often inconvenient to operate due to the need to memorize these complicated hotkey combination settings. In addition, pressing a specific key on the keyboard too frequently can easily cause malfunction or even damage of the keyboard, thereby increasing the use cost of the KVM switch.

In order to improve the aforementioned drawbacks, the present invention provides a control device for controlling a multi-device switch to switch the multi-device switch to the connected electronic device. The control device includes a plurality of shortcut keys, a memory, a processor and a plurality of ports. The memory and a plurality of ports are connected to the processor, and the memory stores a program. A plurality of ports are used to connect at least one first input device. The processor is configured to execute the program to set the shortcut keys according to an input signal transmitted by the first input device. When one of the shortcut keys is pressed, the processor generates a control signal to the device switch according to the preset content of the pressed shortcut key to control the multi-device switch to switch to the connected electronic device.

In addition, the present invention also provides a multi-device switching system for switching the electronic devices to which it is connected. Such a multi-device switching system includes at least a multi-device switch and the aforementioned control device. The multi-device switch is connected to the control device. The multi-device switch includes at least a plurality of shortcut keys and a processor, and wherein the shortcut keys are connected to the processor. When one of the shortcut keys of the multi-device switch is pressed, the processor of the multi-device switch switches the connected electronic device according to the pressed shortcut key. On the other hand, when one of the shortcut keys of the control device is pressed, the processor of the control device generates a control signal to the processor of the multi-device switcher according to the preset content of the pressed shortcut key to control the multi-device. The switch is switched to the connected electronic device.

Through this creation, the user can switch and control different electronic devices by pressing the shortcut keys on the control device. That is to say, the user does not have to press the shortcut key on the multi-device switch to switch and control different electronic devices. In this way, the user no longer needs to memorize the complicated hotkey combination settings of various manufacturers, and only needs to control the multi-device switcher to switch to the connected electronic device with a single control device. In addition, the shortcut keys on the multi-device switcher will no longer fail or be damaged due to the user's excessive pressing, thereby reducing the maintenance frequency of the multi-device switch.

100‧‧‧Control device

200‧‧‧Multi-device switcher

10a, 10b, 10c, 10n‧‧‧ shortcuts

10A, 10B, 10C, 10D‧‧‧ shortcut keys

20‧‧‧ memory

30‧‧‧ Processor

30’‧‧‧ processor

40a, 40b, 40c‧‧‧ mouth

1 is a block diagram of a control device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a multi-device switching system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Various illustrative embodiments are described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the inventive concept may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the illustrative embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these exemplary embodiments are provided so that this description will be thorough and complete, and the scope of the inventive concept will be fully conveyed to those skilled in the art. In the figures, like numerals are used to indicate like elements.

It will be understood that, although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements or components, these elements or components are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element or component from another. Thus, a first element or component discussed below may be termed a second element or a second component without departing from the teachings of the present invention.

Please refer to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a control device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

First, the main structure of the control device 100 provided in the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the control device 100 provided in this embodiment includes a plurality of shortcut keys 10a, 10b, 10c, ... 10n, a memory 20, a processor 30, and a plurality of ports 40a, 40b, 40c. The memory 20 and the plurality of ports 40a, 40b, 40c are connected to the processor 30, and the memory 20 stores a program. A plurality of ports 40a, 40b, 40c are used to connect at least one first input device. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the memory 20 and the processor 30 may be integrated on the same wafer, or may be separately disposed on different wafers, which is not limited herein. In addition, the ports 40a, 40b, 40c may be a serial port or a universal serial bus interface (Universal Serial) Bus), but this creation is not limited here. For example, the ports 40a, 40b, 40c can be used to connect an RS-232 device, an RS-485 device, or a USB device.

The control device 100 provided in this embodiment is used to control a multi-device switch to switch the electronic device connected to the multi-device switch. Therefore, the following describes the operation of the control device 100 provided in this embodiment. principle.

Generally, in the control device 100 provided in this embodiment, the processor 30 is configured to execute a program stored in the memory 20 to set the shortcut keys 10a according to an input signal transmitted by the first input device. , 10b, 10c...10n. Then, when one of the shortcut keys 10a, 10b, 10c, ... 10n is pressed, the processor 30 generates a control signal to the device switch according to the preset content of the pressed shortcut key to control the multi-device switcher. Switch to the connected electronics. It should be noted that the electronic device described herein may be a personal computer, a display screen, a tablet computer or any electronic device capable of playing back images. In addition, the first input device for providing input signals to set the contents of the shortcut keys 10a, 10b, 10c, . . . 10n may be a keyboard or a mouse, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, if the first input device is a keyboard, the user can operate the program to cause the processor 30 to set one of the shortcut keys 10a, 10b, 10c, ... 10n to correspond to a button in the keyboard. Or one of the shortcut keys 10a, 10b, 10c...10n is set to correspond to a combination of a plurality of keys in the keyboard. Furthermore, if the first input device is a mouse, the user can operate the program to cause the processor 30 to set one of the shortcut keys 10a, 10b, 10c, ... 10n to correspond to the cursor coordinate of the mouse. Or set one of the shortcut keys 10a, 10b, 10c...10n to correspond to the button of the mouse, such as: right click or left button to press twice.

In addition, in this embodiment, the first input device may also be a switching device. If the first input device is a switch device, the user can operate the program to cause the processor 30 to set one of the shortcut keys 10a, 10b, 10c, ... 10n to different working states of the switch device, such as: Status or off state.

According to the foregoing description, in the present embodiment, the user can simply set the contents of the shortcut keys 10a, 10b, 10c, ... 10n through one of the programs stored in the memory 20 and one of a plurality of external devices. Moreover, since the program is installed in the control device 100 itself, the user can set the contents of the shortcut keys 10a, 10b, 10c, ... 10n without adding any software to most device switchers. This approach not only brings convenience but also security. The reason is that since the program is installed on the control device itself, the user does not need to install any software-to-multiple device switchers, so there is no need to worry about whether the multi-device switcher will cause malfunction or damage of the device due to the installation of any external software.

In another embodiment, the control device 100 may further include a communication module, and the communication module is connected to the processor 30, such as an infrared communication module or a Bluetooth communication module, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

Further, if the communication module is an infrared communication module, the processor 30 can receive an external signal through the infrared communication module, and generate a control signal to the device switch according to the external signal to control the switch of the multi device switch. To the connected electronic device. In addition, if the communication module is a Bluetooth communication module, the processor 30 can receive an external signal through the Bluetooth communication module, and generate a control signal to the device switch according to the external signal to control the multi-device switcher. Switch to the connected electronics.

Therefore, in another embodiment, when the control device 100 includes a communication module, the user can operate an external device to emit an external signal. The external signal can be transmitted to the processor 30 through the communication module, so that the processor 30 generates a control signal to the multi-device switch according to the external signal to control the multi-device switch to switch to the connected electronic device. In other words, even if the shortcut key on the control device is not pressed, the user can cause the multi-device switch to switch the connected electronic device by operating an external device.

In still another embodiment, one of the ports 40a, 40b, 40c of the control device 100 is further configured to connect to a second input device. This second input device includes a plurality of shortcut keys. Further, the processor 30 executes the program to perform according to the first input device. An input signal is provided to set the shortcut keys of the second input device. And when one of the shortcut keys of the second input device is pressed, the processor 30 generates a control signal to the device switch according to the preset content of the pressed shortcut key to control the multi device switch to switch to the connection. Electronic device.

For example, the second input device can be a keyboard, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In another embodiment, the user can provide an input signal by operating the first input device, so that the processor 30 executes the program to set any button on the second input device according to the input signal (ie, shortcut The content of the key). Then, when the user presses any shortcut key on the second input device, the multi-device switch can be controlled to switch the connected electronic device.

According to the foregoing embodiment, the user can no longer switch to control different electronic devices by pressing the shortcut keys on the multi-device switch. In addition to pressing the shortcut keys on the multi-device switch, the user can also choose to press the shortcut keys on the control device or the shortcut keys on the second input device to switch and control different electronic devices. In addition, through communication of the communication module, the user can also wirelessly switch and control different electronic devices by operating an external device. In this way, the user no longer needs to memorize the complicated hotkey combination settings of various manufacturers, and only needs to control the multi-device switcher to switch to the connected electronic device with a single control device. In addition, the shortcut keys on the multi-device switcher will no longer fail or be damaged due to the user's excessive pressing, thereby reducing the maintenance frequency of the multi-device switch.

Next, please refer to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a multi-device switching system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

The main structure of the multi-device switching system provided in this embodiment is as shown in FIG. 2. As can be seen from FIG. 2, the multi-device switching system provided by this embodiment includes at least one of the plurality of device switches 200 and the foregoing plurality of embodiments, and the control device 100 is connected to the multi-device switch 200. The multi-device switch 200 includes at least a plurality of shortcut keys 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D and a processor 30', and the shortcut keys 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D Connected to processor 30'. In addition, details of the structure and operation principle of the control device 100 have been described in the foregoing various embodiments, and thus the description thereof will not be repeated.

Generally speaking, the working principle of the multi-device switching system provided by this embodiment is that when one of the shortcut keys of the multi-device switch 200 is pressed, the processor 30' of the multi-device switch 200 is pressed according to a shortcut key to switch the connected electronic device; on the other hand, when one of the shortcut keys of the control device 100 is pressed, the processor 30 of the control device 100 generates a preset content according to the pressed shortcut key. A control signal to the processor 30' of the device switch 200 controls the multi-device switch 200 to switch to the connected electronic device.

In other words, in the embodiment, when the user wants to switch the different electronic devices through the multi-device switch 200, the user can select to directly press the shortcut keys on the multi-device switch 200 to control the multiple devices. The switch 200 switches to the connected electronic device. In addition, the user can also select a shortcut key on the control device 100 to control the multi-device switch 200 to switch to the connected electronic device.

According to the above description of various embodiments of the control device and the multi-device switching system of the present invention, the control device of the present invention and the multi-device switching system have at least the following advantages: in the present creation, the user can no longer only press by pressing A shortcut button on the multi-device switcher switches to control different electronic devices. Due to the setting of the control device, the user can also choose to press the shortcut key on the control device or the shortcut key on the second input device to switch and control different electronic devices. In addition, through communication of the communication module, the user can also wirelessly switch and control different electronic devices by operating an external device. In this way, the shortcut keys on the multi-device switcher will not be faulty or damaged due to the user's excessive pressing, thereby reducing the maintenance frequency of the multi-device switch.

In addition, in this creation, since the program is installed on the control device itself, the user can directly access the shortcut keys on the control device or the second input device without adding any software to at most device switchers. The shortcut keys are used for setting, or the buttons on the external device can be directly set as shortcut keys. This approach not only brings convenience, It also brings security. The reason is that since the program is installed on the control device itself, the user does not need to install any software-to-multiple device switchers, so there is no need to worry about whether the multi-device switcher will cause malfunction or damage of the device due to the installation of any external software.

Finally, it should be noted that, in the foregoing description, although the concept of the present inventive technology has been specifically illustrated and described in the exemplary embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand Variations in form and detail may be made without departing from the scope of the inventive concept as defined by the scope of the following claims.

Claims (10)

A control device for controlling a multi-device switch to switch to a connected electronic device, the control device comprising: a plurality of shortcut keys; a memory storing a program; a processor coupled to the memory; a plurality of ports connected to the processor for connecting at least one first input device; wherein the processor is configured to execute the program to set the shortcut keys according to an input signal transmitted by the first input device, and When one of the shortcut keys is pressed, the processor generates a control signal to the multi-device switch according to the pressed shortcut key to control the multi-device switch to switch to the connected electronic device. The control device of claim 1, wherein the first input device is a keyboard, and the processor uses the program to set one of the shortcut keys to correspond to one or more combinations of the keys. The control device of claim 2, wherein the processor has a case letter automatic conversion function. The control device of claim 2, wherein when one of the shortcut keys is pressed, the processor generates the control signal according to the shortcut key pressed, and when the shortcut key is released, the processor Another control signal is generated according to the shortcut key that is released. The control device of claim 1, wherein the first input device is a mouse, and the processor sets one of the shortcut keys to a cursor coordinate corresponding to the mouse or a button of the mouse through the program. . The control device of claim 1, wherein one of the ports is further configured to connect to a switch device, and the processor generates the control according to an operating state of the switch device The signal is sent to the multi-device switch to control the multi-device switch to switch to the connected electronic device. The control device of claim 1, wherein the ports are a serial serial bus interface or a universal serial bus interface. The control device of claim 1, further comprising: an infrared communication module or a Bluetooth communication module connected to the processor; wherein the processor transmits the infrared communication module or the Bluetooth communication module Receiving an external signal and generating the control signal to the multi-device switch to control the multi-device switch to switch to the connected electronic device. The control device of claim 1, wherein one of the ports is further configured to connect to a second input device, the second input device includes a plurality of shortcut keys, and the processor executes the program according to the first An input signal transmitted by the input device sets the shortcut keys of the second input device, and when one of the shortcut keys of the second input device is pressed, the processor is preset according to the pressed shortcut key And generating the control signal to the multi-device switch to control the multi-device switch to switch to the connected electronic device. A multi-device switching system for switching connected electronic devices includes at least: a multi-device switcher comprising at least a plurality of shortcut keys and a processor, wherein the shortcut keys are connected to the processor; and The control device of any one of claim 1 to be connected to the multi-device switch; wherein, when one of the shortcut keys of the multi-device switch is pressed, the multi-device switch The processor switches the connected electronic device according to the shortcut key pressed, and when one of the shortcut keys of the control device is pressed, the processor of the control device is preset according to the pressed shortcut key And generating a control signal to the processor of the multi-device switch to control the multi-device switch to switch to the connected electronic device.