WO2005022369A1 - ホスト装置、デバイス、及び通信システムの制御方法 - Google Patents
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- Host apparatus, device, and control method for communication system are Host apparatus, device, and control method for communication system
- the present invention relates to a host device, a device, and a device used in a communication system in which a host device and a plurality of devices are connected via a bus for performing serial communication, and each device operates by bus power supply of the host device.
- the present invention relates to a control method for a communication system.
- USB universal serial bus
- USB 2.0 / 1.1 which is a serial bus interface standard
- the momentum of its spread has not stopped.
- the USB standard specifies the ability to supply up to 50 OmA of current via a USB cable for each port, and allows each device to operate by cable power.
- the power of a computer (host device) having a host function is also supplied to the device via the USB cable to drive the device.
- many devices have been connected to the host device via the USB interface. In such a communication system, the number of devices connected to the host device increases, and if the devices consume excessive power exceeding the capability (suppliable current) of the host device, the operation of the entire system becomes unstable. Therefore, technology to avoid it is needed.
- each device can be connected and disconnected while the power of the host device is turned on, and the device can be recognized instantly upon connection. Once done, the device can be used. That is, in the communication system, when a new device is connected to the host device, negotiation is performed between the host device and the device in order to recognize the connected new device.
- FIG. 40 shows a process executed by the host device for recognizing a newly connected device. It is a flowchart which shows.
- step 1 the host device issues a request command for requesting device information of the device to the device, and acquires the device information transmitted by the device in response to the request command.
- a current of 100 mA is supplied to the connected device via the USB cable, and the functional block for negotiation is activated in the device.
- the device information acquired in step 1 includes information on the maximum current consumption required to drive the device, and the host device proceeds to step 2 and supplies the maximum current consumption It is determined whether or not it is possible. If the host device determines that the current can be supplied, the host device proceeds to step 3 and recognizes the connected device as a usable device, and supplies the bus to the device (by the bus). Power supply). On the other hand, in step 2, if the host device determines that the maximum current consumption of the device is a current that cannot be supplied, the host device does not recognize the connected device as a usable device.
- the host device controls all devices connected to the network of the system. In other words, each connected device performs an operation such as data transfer in response to an instruction from the host device, and cannot operate without an instruction from the host device.
- data transfer using the USB interface is performed in units called transactions, and the transactions are composed of a plurality of packets. That is, the data transfer is started by a token packet sent from the host device, and the device returns a data packet or a handshake packet in response to the token packet. Therefore, the device cannot transmit any information ignoring the request from the host device.
- the device has a function that can reduce the maximum current consumption and operate in that state (low power consumption mode).
- the information of the reduced current consumption (if the device itself has the function of the low power consumption mode, the information is lost) cannot be notified to the host device.
- the function in the low power consumption mode for example, in the case of a disk device, it is a function of suppressing the motor power consumption by reducing the disk rotation speed, and in the case of a printer or a scanner, the printing speed or the scanning speed. This is a function to reduce the power consumption of the motor by slowing down.
- bus power can be supplied by a USB cable is unilaterally determined on the host device side. Therefore, if it is determined that bus power supply is not possible, even if the connected device reduces the current consumption and becomes capable of operation by bus power supply, it cannot notify the host device of it, and the device cannot be connected. There is a problem that it cannot be started.
- Patent Document 1 and the like disclose a communication system in which a host device and a device are connected by a USB interface and the device is operated by bus power supply from the host device. Patent Document 1 and the like have not proposed a technique for avoiding the above problem.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a communication system that operates a plurality of devices by bus power supply from a host device, whereby a host capable of adjusting the current consumption of the device in accordance with the power supply capability of the host device.
- An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus, a device, and a control method of a communication system.
- Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-242965
- a host device for operating a plurality of devices by supplying power via a plurality of buses for performing serial communication, the host device comprising: a plurality of communication ports for connecting the plurality of devices; and a plurality of communication ports for connecting the plurality of devices.
- a communication circuit that is connected to the communication port and acquires a plurality of pieces of device information including current consumption of the plurality of devices from the plurality of devices by communicating with the plurality of devices;
- a current supply circuit connected to supply a current to the plurality of devices;
- a current supply circuit connected to the communication circuit and the current supply circuit, which recognizes a current consumption of a device newly connected to the plurality of communication ports;
- a control circuit for changing a supply current supplied from the current supply circuit to the plurality of devices when a total value of the current consumption of the devices already supplied exceeds a current that can be supplied by the current supply circuit.
- a host device for operating a plurality of devices by supplying power via a plurality of buses for performing serial communication, the host device comprising: a plurality of communication ports for connecting the plurality of devices; and a plurality of communication ports for connecting the plurality of devices.
- a communication circuit connected to a plurality of devices, the communication circuit being configured to obtain a plurality of pieces of device information including current consumption of a plurality of devices by communicating with the plurality of devices;
- a display device that displays selection information for allowing the user to select whether to use or not use the plurality of devices that are connected to the communication circuit and the display device;
- a control circuit for controlling a supply current of each device for each of the communication ports according to a current consumption and a selection result of a user based on the selection information.
- a device that receives power from a host device via a bus for performing serial communication and operates, the device including a communication circuit for performing communication with the host device via the bus, and transmission and reception by the communication circuit.
- An internal circuit that operates on the basis of the communication data to be transmitted, and a current consumption of the internal circuit exceeds a current that can be supplied by the host device when the device is connected to the host device and the device is connected to the host device.
- a control method for a communication system is provided.
- a control method of a communication system for operating a plurality of devices by supplying power from a host device to a plurality of devices via a plurality of buses for performing serial communication wherein the control method includes: A step in which the apparatus acquires device information including the current consumption of each device from the plurality of devices; and a sum of a current consumption of a device newly connected to the host device and a current consumption of a device which has already been connected.
- the host device changes the distribution of the supply current supplied to each device in accordance with the current that can be supplied.
- a control method for a communication system for operating a device by supplying power from a host device to a device via a bus for performing serial communication, wherein the device includes a communication circuit for performing communication with the host device.
- the control method includes: when the current consumed by the internal circuit exceeds a current that can be supplied by the host device, the device includes: an internal circuit that operates based on communication data transmitted and received by the communication circuit; Comprises the step of reducing the current consumption of the internal circuit in accordance with the current that can be supplied.
- a control method for a communication system comprising: Acquiring device information including current consumption of the device from the plurality of devices; and displaying device information of each device and setting the device in use or unused state on a display device provided in the host device.
- a host device for operating a plurality of devices by supplying power through a plurality of buses for performing serial communication, the host device being connected to a plurality of communication ports for connecting the plurality of devices and the plurality of communication ports.
- a communication circuit that acquires a plurality of device information including current consumption of the plurality of devices by communicating with the plurality of devices; and a device that is connected to the communication circuit and is in an unused state.
- a control method for a communication system comprising: Obtaining the device information from the plurality of devices, and determining whether or not the host device can supply a current according to a request value of the device in an unused state; and Changing the amount of current supplied to the plurality of devices connected from the current supply circuit when supply of the current is not possible.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic block circuit diagram of a host device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing processing for recognizing connection of a new device.
- FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a negotiation performed between a host device and each device.
- FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing negotiation performed between a host device and each device.
- FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing negotiation performed between a host device and each device.
- FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing negotiation performed between a host device and each device.
- FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing negotiation performed between a host device and each device.
- FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing negotiation performed between a host device and each device.
- FIG. 9 is a schematic block circuit diagram of a device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a circuit diagram of a switch unit.
- FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing connection recognition processing according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 12 is a schematic block circuit diagram of a device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- Garden 13] is a flowchart showing a connection recognition process according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a connection recognition process according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 15 is a schematic block circuit diagram of a host device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 16 is a block circuit diagram showing a connection state of each device to the host device.
- FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a status window.
- FIG. 18 is a block circuit diagram showing a connection state of each device to the host device.
- FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a status window.
- FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a status window.
- FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a process for displaying a status window. 22] is an explanatory diagram showing the connection state of each device in the Hub. [FIG.
- FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a status window of Hub.
- FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a status window of Hub.
- FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing a status window of Hub.
- FIG. 28 is a circuit diagram showing another example of the switch unit.
- FIG. 29 is a schematic block circuit diagram of a host device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a device control process according to the sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing a status window.
- FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a status window.
- FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a status window.
- FIG. 34 is a schematic block circuit diagram of a host device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
- Garden 35] is a flowchart showing a device control process of a seventh embodiment.
- FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing states of function execution flags.
- FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a device control process according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a device control process according to the eighth embodiment.
- FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram for explaining USB data transfer.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic block circuit diagram of a host device 11 according to the first embodiment.
- the host device 11 includes an MPU 12, a memory 13, a host controller 14, a current supply circuit 15, and a current monitoring circuit 16.
- the MPU 12 is connected to the memory 13, the host controller 14, and the current supply circuit 15 via the internal bus 17, and exchanges data with each other.
- the host device 11 is provided with three communication ports PI-P3 constituting a USB interface, and the first, third and third devices 21-23 are connected to each communication port P1-P3 via a USB cable C1. Connected.
- Each of the devices 21 to 23 is a bus power device that operates by being supplied with power from the host device 11 via the USB cable C1.
- the MPU 12 which is a control circuit, executes various kinds of processing according to a program stored in the memory 13, and controls the host device 11 as a whole.
- the programs stored in the memory 13 include a communication program, and the host controller 14 and the current supply circuit 15 are controlled by the communication program.
- the host controller 14 is a communication circuit conforming to the USB standard, and controls communication with each device 21 23.
- the host controller 14 is connected to the first to third devices 2123 via the communication ports P1 to P3 and the USB cable C1.
- the host controller 14 is provided with a register 14a, and the register 14a stores the device information obtained from each device 2123. Specifically, when each of the devices 2123 is connected to the communication ports P1 and P3, the host device 11 performs a process for recognizing the connection (negotiation with the devices 21 to 23) and obtains the information.
- the device information (information including the device name and the maximum current consumption) is stored in the register 14a of the host controller 14.
- the current supply circuit 15 supplies a current corresponding to the maximum current consumption included in the device information of the register 14a to each of the devices 21 to 23 via the communication ports P1 to P3 and the USB cable C1.
- a switch circuit 25 is provided in the middle of a current path connecting the current supply circuit 15 and each of the communication ports P1 to P3.
- the current monitoring circuit 16 detects a current flowing through the communication ports P1 to P3, and supplies an overcurrent exceeding a predetermined value to the devices 21 to 23 via the communication ports P1 to P3 (exceeding the maximum current consumption of each device). (Current).
- the current monitoring circuit 16 turns off the switch circuit 25 to electrically cut off the current supply circuit 15 and the communication ports P1 and P3.
- the operation of the communication system including the host device 11 and the devices 22 and 23 is prevented from becoming unstable.
- the MPU 12 When the device 23 is connected to the communication port P3 of the host device 11, the MPU 12 first resets the bus in step 100, and then proceeds to the subsequent step 110, where the connected devices 21 and 22 are connected. Set the address of each device including 21-23. After completing the address setting, the MPU 12 proceeds to step 120 and acquires the device information of the device 23. Specifically, the MPU 12 operates the host controller 14, issues a request command (Get Descriptor) to the newly connected device 23, and transmits device information transmitted from the device 23 in response to the request command (Get Descriptor). In the register 14a.
- the device information includes information such as device name, manufacturer, and maximum current consumption.
- the MPU 12 reads device information of the connected devices 21 and 22 and the device 23 connected this time from the register 14a, and determines whether the maximum current consumption of the device 23 can be supplied based on the device information. Determine whether or not.
- the current that can be supplied by the current supply circuit 15 is preset in the memory 13 as program data, and the current that can be supplied is compared with the maximum current consumption of the device 23.
- a general-purpose power supply IC is used as the current supply circuit 15
- a current measurement circuit that measures the current that can be supplied by the current supply circuit 15 is provided, and the current measurement circuit is initialized by the host device 11 or the like. Using The measured supply current of the current supply circuit 15 may be compared with the maximum current consumption of the device 23.
- step 130 If it is determined in step 130 that supply is possible, the MPU 12 proceeds to step 140 to operate the host controller 14 and issue a command (Set Configuration) notifying that connection has been recognized to the device 23. Then, the present process ends.
- step 150 changes the distribution of supply current. That is, the MPU 12 changes the distribution of the supply current to each device 2123 including the connected devices 21 and 22 and the new device 23 within the range of the current that can be supplied by the current supply circuit 15. However, in step 150, only the supply current distribution change is planned, and the actual supply current to each device is maintained at the current value.
- step 160 the MPU 12 operates the host controller 14 to transmit the changed current value to the device whose supply current has been changed.
- the MPU 12 checks whether or not the device has accepted the current value (whether or not the device is operable).
- the MPU 12 issues a current consumption setting command (Set Descriptor) from the host controller 14 in order to notify the current value after the change.
- the device that receives the setting command returns an ACK packet if the current value specified by the setting command is compatible, or a STALL packet if the current value is not compatible.
- the MPU 12 determines whether the device is operable based on the ACK packet or STALL packet returned from the device.
- a current consumption setting command is issued to all of them in step 160, and in step 170, whether or not acknowledgment (ACK packet) from all devices has been obtained Is determined.
- step 170 When the approval of the device is obtained in step 170, the MPU 12 proceeds to step 180 and changes the current value supplied from the current supply circuit 15 to each device 2123. In step 140, a command (Set Configuration) for notifying that the connection has been recognized is issued to the device 23, and the process ends.
- step 190 If the approval of the device is not obtained in step 170, the MPU 12 proceeds to step 190 and determines whether it is possible to re-change (re-adjust) the distribution of the supply current to each device. If it is determined that re-change is possible, the process returns to step 150, and the processes after step 150 are executed again. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no room for re-change, the process proceeds to step 200, and the processing without recognizing the device 23 as a new connected device (issuing Set Configuration) is ended.
- the maximum supply current that the host device 11 can supply to each of the devices 21 to 23 is 1A.
- the maximum current consumption of each of the devices 21 to 23 is 500 mA for the first device 21, 300 mA for the second device 22, and 300 mA for the third device 23.
- the first device 21 has a function of reducing the maximum current consumption from 500 mA to 300 mA
- the third device 23 has a function of reducing the maximum current consumption from 300 mA to 250 mA.
- the second device 22 does not have a function of reducing the maximum current consumption, and cannot change the maximum current consumption from 300 mA.
- a field (Max Power Field) of a maximum consumption current of a configuration descriptor (Configuration Descriptor) is used. ing.
- the host device 11 issues a current value as a target specification in the field of the maximum current consumption.
- the maximum current consumption of the device is specified as the eighth parameter of the confidential descriptor.
- the sum of the maximum current consumption of each of the devices 21 to 23 is 1100 mA, and when the third device 23 is newly connected in addition to the first and second devices 21 and 22 However, the capacity of 100 mA is insufficient for the specifications (1000 mA) that can be supplied by the host device 11. Therefore, the host device 11 starts negotiation for adjusting the distribution of the supply current to each of the devices 21 to 23.
- the host device 11 attempts to secure the shortage of 100 mA by reducing, for example, 50 mA, which is half of the shortage, from the supply current to the first and second devices 21 and 22. View.
- the host device 11 checks with the second device 22 whether or not the host device 11 can operate at 250 mA with the maximum current consumption reduced by 50 mA. That is, the host device 11 assigns data of 250 mA to the maximum current consumption field in the command (Set Descriptor) and transmits the data to the second device 22. However, since the second device 22 requires a supply current of 300 mA to operate, it responds with a STALL packet indicating that it cannot handle it.
- the host device 11 asks the first device 21 whether or not it can operate at 450 mA with the maximum current consumption reduced by 50 mA.
- the host device 11 displays 450 mA in the maximum current consumption field in the command (Set Descriptor). Is assigned and transmitted to the first device 21.
- the first device 21 can respond even if the supply current is reduced to 300 mA. Therefore, the first device 21 responds with an ACK packet indicating that the supply is possible and acknowledges the operation with the supply current of 450 mA.
- the host device 11 asks the third device 23 whether it can operate at 250 mA with the maximum current consumption reduced by 50 mA.
- the host device 11 assigns data of 250 mA to the maximum current consumption field in the command (Set Descriptor) and transmits the data to the third device 23.
- the third device 23 can respond even if the supply current is reduced to 250 mA. Therefore, the third device 23 responds with an ACK packet indicating that the supply is possible, and acknowledges the operation with the supply current of 250 mA.
- the host device 11 reduces the supply current to the first device 21 to 450 mA and sets the supply current to the third device 23 to 250 mA. As a result, the first device 21 switches the operation to the low current consumption mode, and the third device 23 starts operating in the low current consumption mode.
- the host device 11 can recognize the connection of the third device 23, and can communicate with all the devices 21 to 23.
- connection current of the new device 23 can be recognized by changing the supply current to the devices 21 and 22 whose connection has been recognized.
- the supply current to the devices 21 and 22 is changed, if the operable supply current of the newly connected device 23 cannot be ensured, the device 23 cannot be recognized as in the related art.
- the supply current before the connection of the device 23 is supplied to the first and second devices 21 and 22 as they are, and the communication between the host device 11 and the devices 21 and 22 is maintained.
- the order of negotiation with each of the devices 21 to 23 described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8 can be appropriately changed. That is, in the above specific example, the change of the supply current is inquired to the already connected device 22. First, the new device 23 is inquired about the reduction of the supply current, and the adjustment of the supply current to the device 23 is performed first. If it is not possible, the connected devices 21 and 22 may be configured to inquire about the reduction of the supply current.
- the reduced current value of 50 mA calculated by the host device 11 is merely an example, negotiation can be performed based on an arbitrary calculation result.
- the first device 21 may confirm whether the device can operate at 400 mA with the maximum current consumption reduced by 100 mA. In this case, the first device 21 can respond even if the supply current is reduced to 300 mA. Therefore, the first device 21 responds with an ACK packet indicating that the supply is possible, and acknowledges the operation with the supply current of 400 mA.
- 300 mA supply current to the new device 23 can be secured, so that negotiation (see Figure 7) to reduce the supply current to the new device 23 is unnecessary. You.
- the host device 11 according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following advantages.
- each device 21 23 The distribution of the supply current to the power supply is changed.
- the supply current to the device 21 whose connection has been recognized is changed.
- a current value that can be supplied using a command (Set Descriptor) conforming to the USB standard is notified to the devices 21 to 23, and the device 21 to 23 sends either an ACK packet or a STALL packet. , It is determined whether the device is operable. As described above, when negotiation for changing the supply current to the devices 21 to 23 is performed using an existing command, a program for executing the negotiation can be easily created, which is practically preferable.
- the host device 11 detects a current flowing through the communication ports P1 to P3, and monitors a current that does not exceed a predetermined value to each device 2123 through the communication ports P1 and P3. Equipped with 16.
- the current monitoring circuit 16 detects an overcurrent, the supply of current to the device is stopped, so that an adverse effect on the entire communication system can be avoided.
- FIG. 9 is a schematic block circuit diagram of a device 31 according to the second embodiment.
- the device 31 is, for example, a data recording / reproducing device using an optical disk 32 as a recording medium, and includes an MPU 33, a memory 34, a USB controller 35, a power controller 36, a device controller 37, and a motor 38 for rotating the disk.
- the MPU 33 is connected to the memory 34, the USB controller 35, the power controller 36, and the device controller 37 via the internal bus 39, and exchanges data with each other.
- the device 31 is provided with a USB communication port P0, and the host device 41 is connected thereto via a USB cable C1 inserted into the communication port P0.
- the device 31 of the second embodiment is a bus power device that operates by bus power supply from the host device 41.
- the MPU 33 which is a control circuit, executes various kinds of processing according to a program stored in the memory 34, and controls the device 31 as a whole.
- the programs stored in the memory 34 include a communication program for controlling the USB controller 35 and the power controller 36 and a data processing program for controlling the device controller 37.
- the communication port P0 is connected to the USB controller 35 via the switch unit 42, and communication data from the host device 41 is transmitted to the USB controller 35 through the signal lines D +, D- and the switch unit 42.
- the switch unit 42 includes two switch circuits 42a and 42b. Each of the switch circuits 42a and 42b is controlled based on control signals Sa and Sb from the MPU 33, and connects or disconnects signal lines D + and D- connecting the communication port P0 and the USB controller 35.
- the switch units 42 (each of the switch circuits 42a and 42b) are turned off by the control signals Sa and Sb from the MPU 33, the device 31 is disconnected from the host device 41.
- the USB controller 35 is a communication circuit conforming to the USB standard, and controls communication with the host device 41. Specifically, the USB controller 35 transfers data (write data) included in the packet received from the host device 41 to the device controller 37. Further, the USB controller 35 generates a transmission packet based on the transfer data (read data) from the device controller 37 and transmits it to the host device 41.
- the device controller 37 drives the motor 38 to rotate the optical disk 32, and reads data from the optical disk 32 and writes data on the optical disk 32.
- the power controller 36 is connected to the communication port PO (cable terminal called VBUS). Then, current is supplied from the host device 41 via the USB cable CI and the communication port PO.
- the power controller 36 manages a supply current supplied to internal circuits including the MPU 33, the memory 34, the USB controller 35, and the device controller 37.
- the power controller 36 includes a register 36a for storing information such as a current consumption value of the device 31, a switch circuit 36b for interrupting a current path to an internal circuit, and a current supplied to the internal circuit. And a control unit 36c for controlling.
- the control unit 36c adjusts the current supplied to the MPU 33, the memory 34, the USB controller 35, and the device controller 37 based on the current consumption value of the register 36a.
- the switch circuit 36b is turned on or off based on a control signal from the MPU 33. When the connection of the device 31 is not recognized by the power host device 41 which is normally turned on, the power of the device 31 is turned off by turning off the switch circuit 36b.
- step 210 the MPU 33 waits until receiving a request command (Get Descriptor) for requesting device information from the host device 41.
- a request command Get Descriptor
- the MPU 33 proceeds to Step 220 and transmits a transmission packet including the device information of the device 31 from the USB controller 35 to the host device 41.
- the MPU 33 proceeds to step 230, determines whether or not a request command (Set Configuration) from the host device 41 has been received, and upon receiving the request command, proceeds to step 240.
- step 230 determines whether or not a request command (Set Configuration) from the host device 41 has been received, and upon receiving the request command, proceeds to step 240.
- the processing ends.
- the host device 41 has a supply capability of the maximum current consumption included in the device information transmitted in step 220
- the host device 41 issues a start request command and transmits the maximum current consumption via the USB cable C1. Supply to device 31. Therefore, after performing the activation process of the device 31 in step 240, the data writing and reading operations can be performed with the requested maximum current consumption.
- the host device 41 when the host device 41 does not have the capability of supplying the maximum current consumption of the device 31, the host device 41 does not issue the activation request command. In this case, traditional devices Since the connection is not recognized by the host device 41, the supply current required for the operation cannot be obtained. On the other hand, when the current supply capability of the host device 41 is insufficient, the device 31 according to the second embodiment reduces the current consumption of the device 31 and causes the host device 41 to recognize the connection (the process after step 250). ).
- step 250 the MPU 33 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the time when the device information was transmitted, and returns to step 230 if the predetermined time has not elapsed. .
- the MPU 33 determines that the host device 41 cannot supply the maximum current requested by itself, and proceeds to Step 260.
- the MPU 33 determines whether the maximum current consumption value can be changed. If it is determined in step 260 that the current consumption value cannot be changed, the MPU 33 proceeds to step 270 and turns off the switch circuit 36b of the power controller 36 to turn off the power of the device 31. After the interruption, the process is terminated.
- step 260 if it is determined in step 260 that the current consumption can be changed, the MPU 33 proceeds to step 280 and stores it in the register 36a of the power controller 36. Change information.
- the current consumption value included in the device information is reduced to a predetermined value, and the operation mode of the device controller 37 is set to an operation mode (low current consumption mode) corresponding to the reduced current value.
- step 290 the MPU 33 turns off each of the switch circuits 42a and 42b of the switch unit 42 for a predetermined time and then turns on. After the device 31 is temporarily disconnected from the host device 41 by the switching operation of the switch unit 42, the process returns to step 210.
- the host device 41 determines that the device 31 has been reconnected. At this time, the host device 41 issues a request command for requesting device information. The device 31 that has received the request command in step 210 moves to step 220 and transmits the device information again. Here, the consumed current value reduced to a small current value in step 280 is retransmitted.
- the host device 41 When the host device 41 cannot supply the reduced current consumption, the host device 41 does not issue the start request command, and thus performs the processing of step 250 and subsequent steps again. On the other hand, the host device 41 If the reduced current consumption value can be supplied, a start request command is issued. Therefore, the MPU 33 also moves to step 240 at step 230 to perform the activation processing of the device 31, and then ends this processing. By the activation process of the device 31, the device 31 can perform data writing and reading operations with reduced current consumption.
- the device 31 according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following advantages.
- the host device 41 issues a request command for requesting activation of the device 31. Therefore, the current consumption of the device 31 is reduced by the MPU 33 determining that fact.
- the host device 41 can supply the reduced current consumption, the device 31 is recognized by the host device 41, and the device 31 can be operated by bus power supply from the host device 41.
- a switch unit 42 for temporarily disconnecting the connection between the communication port P0 (USB cable C1) and the USB controller 35 is provided.
- the power controller 36 is provided with a register 36a for storing the current consumption of the device 31.
- the switch unit 42 is turned off for a predetermined time.
- the connection between the communication port P0 and the USB controller 35 is temporarily disconnected, and the host device 41 can recognize that the device has been reconnected.
- the host device 41 issues a command requesting the device information of the device 31, and the device 31 transmits the changed current consumption in response thereto. In this way, it is possible to realize the change of the current consumption of the device 31 by the operation of the device 31 which is not instructed by the host device 41.
- the switch circuit 36b of the power controller 36 operates the device 31. Power is shut off. In this way, it is possible to prevent unnecessary current consumption in the device 31 that is not recognized by the host device 41.
- FIG. 12 is a schematic block circuit diagram of a device 43 according to the third embodiment.
- Device 43 smells Components that are equivalent to the device 31 of the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals. The following mainly describes the differences from the second embodiment.
- the device controller 44 controls the speaker 45 unlike the second embodiment.
- the device 43 is provided with a level switch 46 as a setting unit, and a register 36a of the power controller 36 stores a current consumption value calculated based on an operation amount (set value) of the level switch 46. .
- the device 43 transmits the current consumption value corresponding to the set value of the level switch 46 to the host device 41. Requires device 41.
- step 310 the MPU 33 calculates a current consumption value according to the set value of the level switch 46, and stores the calculated value in the register 36a of the power controller 36 as a current consumption value of the device information. Thereafter, the MPU 33 proceeds to Step 320 and waits until receiving a device information request command (Get Descriptor) from the host device 41. Upon receiving the request command, the MPU 33 proceeds to step 330 and transmits the device information of the device 43 to the host device 41.
- a device information request command Get Descriptor
- the host device 41 when the host device 41 can supply the current consumption value included in the device information to the device 43, the host device 41 issues a start request command. In that case, the MPU 33 shifts from step 340 to step 350 to perform the activation processing of the device 43, and then ends this processing. Thus, audio output from the speaker 45 can be performed with the current consumption requested for the host device 41.
- the MPU 33 repeatedly executes the processing of Steps 340 and 360 until a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the device information was transmitted, and proceeds to Step 370 after the predetermined time has elapsed.
- step 370 the MPU 33 operates the level switch 46 to change the set value. It is determined whether or not it has been performed. If the set value of the level switch 46 has been changed, the MPU 33 proceeds to step 380 and recalculates the current consumption value corresponding to the set value of the level switch 46 and stores it in the register 36a of the power controller 36.
- step 390 the MPU 33 turns off the switch unit 42 for a predetermined time and then turns on the switch unit 42, thereby temporarily disconnecting the device 43 from the host device 41, and then returns to step 320.
- the host device 41 determines that the device 31 has been reconnected. At this time, the host device 41 issues a request command for requesting device information. The device 43 that has received the request command in step 320 proceeds to step 330 and transmits the device information again. Here, the current consumption value corresponding to the changed set value of the level switch 46 is transmitted again.
- the host device 41 If the changed current consumption value cannot be supplied, the host device 41 does not issue the activation request command, and thus performs the processing of step 360 and subsequent steps again. On the other hand, the host device 41 issues a start request command when the changed current consumption can be supplied. Therefore, the MPU 33 shifts to step 340 and performs step 350 to perform startup processing, and then ends this processing. By the activation process of the device 43, the device 43 can output the sound from the speed 45 with the changed current consumption.
- the device 43 according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following advantages.
- the current consumption of the device 43 exceeds the supply capability of the host device 41 and the host device 41 does not recognize the device 43, and if the setting value of the level switch 46 is changed, the value according to the setting value is changed.
- the current consumption is calculated and stored in the register 36a of the power controller 36.
- the switching operation of the switch unit 42 causes the host device 41 to recognize that the device 43 has been reconnected.
- the device 43 can notify the host device 41 of the changed current consumption. If the host device 41 can supply the current consumption after the change, the device 43 is recognized by the host device 41, and the device 43 can be operated by the bus power supply from the host device 41.
- the configuration of the device 31 is the same as that of the second embodiment shown in FIG.
- the host device 41 of the fourth embodiment determines that the current consumption of the device 31 cannot be supplied during the connection recognition, the host device 41 notifies the device 31 of the current that can be supplied.
- the device 31 reduces the current consumption in accordance with the supply current of the host device 41, so that the host device can recognize the device 31.
- FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a process for recognizing the connection of the device 31 according to the fourth embodiment.
- steps 410 440, 470-490 are the same as steps 210 240, 270-290 of the second embodiment, and the processing of steps 450, 460 is different from that of the second embodiment. .
- the host device 41 requests the device 31 to start.
- the device 31 is notified of the amount of current that can be supplied without issuing a command.
- the MPU 33 of the device 31 receives the current value that can be supplied by the host device 41 in Step 450.
- the MPU 33 determines whether the device 31 can operate at a current value that can be supplied by the host device 41.
- step 460 If it is determined in step 460 that the operation is not possible, the MPU 33 proceeds to step 470, turns off the switch circuit 36b of the power controller 36, turns off the power supply of the device 31, and ends this processing.
- Step 460 the MPU 33 proceeds to Step 480 and changes the device information of the device 31 stored in the register 36a of the power controller 36.
- the current consumption value included in the device information is changed to the same value as the current value that can be supplied by the host device 41.
- the MPU 33 sets the operation mode of the device controller 37 to a low current consumption mode according to the changed current value.
- step 490 the MPU 33 turns off the switch unit 42 for a predetermined time.
- the device 31 is turned on after being turned off, the device 31 is temporarily disconnected from the host device 41, and the process returns to step 410.
- the MPU 33 issues a request command for requesting device information to determine that the device 31 has been reconnected.
- the MPU 33 Upon receiving the request command in step 410, the MPU 33 proceeds to step 420 and transmits the device information (current consumption value) changed in step 480 again.
- the host device 41 determines that the current consumption of the device 31 can be supplied, and issues an activation request command. Accordingly, the MPU 33 proceeds to step 440 to perform the activation processing of the device 31, and then ends this processing.
- the device 31 can perform data writing and reading operations with reduced current consumption (current that can be supplied by the host device 41).
- the device 31 of the fourth embodiment of the present invention has the following advantages.
- FIG. 15 is a schematic block circuit diagram of a host device 51 according to the fifth embodiment.
- the host device 51 includes an MPU 52, a memory 53, a host controller 54, a current supply circuit 55, and a display 56.
- the MPU 52 is connected to the memory 53, the host controller 54, the current supply circuit 55, and the display 56 via the internal bus 57, and exchanges data with each other.
- the host device 51 is provided with first to tenth communication ports P1 to P10 for connecting a USB device.
- the MPU 52 which is a control circuit, executes various kinds of processing according to programs stored in the memory 53, and controls the host device 51 as a whole.
- the program stored in the memory 53 includes a communication program that controls the host controller 54 and the current supply circuit 55, and device information of each device connected to each communication port P1 to P10. ) Format and a display program to be displayed on the display 56.
- the host controller 54 is a communication circuit conforming to the USB standard, and controls communication with devices connected to the communication ports P1 to P10.
- the host controller 54 is provided with a register 54a.
- the register 54a stores the device information of the device connected to each of the communication ports P1 to P10. Specifically, when a device is connected to one of the communication ports P1 to P10, the host device 51 negotiates with the device in order to recognize the connection, and transmits the device information obtained thereby. Stored in register 54a.
- the current supply circuit 55 supplies the maximum current consumption included in the device information of the register 54a to the device connected to the communication port.
- a limiter 58 is provided in the middle of a current path connecting the current supply circuit 55 and each of the communication ports P1 and P10.
- the limiter 58 is a current monitoring circuit including a switch circuit, and turns off the switch circuit to cut off the current path when an overcurrent that is equal to or more than a predetermined current flows.
- the MPU 52 reads the device information stored in the register 54a of the host controller 54 by executing an application program (display program), and displays a status window on the display 56, which is a display device.
- an application program display program
- a status window W1 shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the display 56. That is, a keyboard 61 with a mouse is connected to the first communication port P1 of the host device 51, a printer 62 is connected to the second communication port P2, and a hard disk 63 is connected to the third communication port P3. It is connected. An optical disk 64 is connected to the fourth communication port P4, and a scanner 65 is connected to the fifth communication port P5. Further, digital still cameras (DSC) 66, 67 are connected to the eighth communication port P8 and the ninth communication port P9.
- the keyboard 61, the printer 62, the hard disk 63, the optical disk 64, the scanner 65, and the DSCs 66 and 67 are USB devices having a built-in USB function (USB communication function). Connected to communication port.
- the printer 62 is a device that operates by power supply from a separately provided power cable (not shown) instead of USB bus power supply.
- a separately provided power cable not shown
- Other These devices are bus-powered devices that operate on USB bus power.
- the status window W1 displayed on the display 56 includes a selector, a port number (Port No.), a device name, a maker, a current consumption (mA), and a status column. Is provided. The device name, manufacturer, and current consumption are displayed for each communication port based on the device information stored in the register 54a of the host controller 54. In the column of current consumption, the current consumption value (request value) of the device requested to the host device 51 and the current value (current value) supplied from the host device 51 via the USB cable C1 are displayed. ) Is displayed.
- the required values of the devices of each port are 100mA for the keyboard 61, Sl00mA for the printer 62, 500mA for the hard disk 63, 00mA for the optical disk 64, S300mA for the scanner 65, 200mA for DSC 66, and 250mA for DSC 67.
- a selection button for switching a device connected to each communication port to an on state or an off state is provided.
- the ON button is selected for the first to fourth communication ports P1 to P4 and the ninth communication port P9
- the OFF button is selected for the fifth communication port P5 and the eighth communication port P8.
- the required current consumption value and the current OmA is displayed for the value, and "Not Use" is displayed for the status column.
- display columns for displaying a required current consumption, a used current, an allowable current, and a margin current of all ports.
- the required current consumption is the current obtained by summing the required values of all communication ports
- the used current is the current obtained by summing the current values of all ports.
- the allowable current is the maximum current that can be output by the current supply circuit 55
- the margin current is the current obtained by subtracting the use current from the allowable current.
- the required current consumption is 1950 mA
- the used current is 1455 mA
- the allowable current is 2500mA
- the margin current is 1045mA. Therefore, even if the ON button of the fifth communication port P5 and the eighth communication port P8 is selected and the required current is supplied to the scanner 65 and DSC66 connected to each communication port P5 and P8, Since the current is 1950 mA, it cannot exceed the allowable current of 2500 mA. In this case, the scanner 65 and the DSC 66 can operate normally.
- each device First when new devices (node disks 71, 72, and Hub 73) are connected to communication ports P6, P7, and P10 of the host device, each device First, the bus power supply of 100 mA is permitted, and only the transmission and reception of information is executed without setting the operation state immediately.
- the host device 51 displays a status window W2 shown in FIG. 19 based on the device information obtained by the transfer of the information.
- the required current consumption is 3450 mA, and the current consumption is 1 755mA, allowable current is 2500mA, and margin current is 745mA.
- the status window W2 is displayed on the display 56, and the user operating the host device 51 is asked to determine whether or not to use each device. At this time, paying attention to the permissible current displayed in the user status S status window W2 and operating the mouse of the keyboard 61, the off button on the optical disc 64 and DSC 67 that is not used immediately was selected, and then a new connection was made. Select the ON button on the hard disk 71, 72 and Hub 73.
- a status window W3 is displayed on the display 56 as shown in FIG.
- the current values of the fourth communication port P4 (optical disc 64) and the ninth communication port P9 (DSC67) are changed to 2.5 mA as compared with the status window W2 of FIG.
- the display has been changed to "suspend”.
- the current values of the sixth communication port P6 (hard disk 71), the seventh communication port P7 (hard disk 72), and the tenth communication port P10 (Hub73) are changed to 500 mA, and the status display changes to ⁇ Active ”.
- the Hub 73 is a device that operates on its own power supply instead of bus power, and the status of “Active” is displayed in blue.
- the working current is 2210mA
- a surplus current of 290mA is secured against the allowable current of 2500mA. Therefore, the host device 51 can recognize the connection of the new devices (nodes, hard disks 71, 72 and ⁇ 11 ⁇ 73) and operate each of the devices 71-73 normally.
- step 510 the MPU 52 obtains device information of each device from the register 54a of the host controller 54, and then proceeds to step 520, where the status window W1 ( (See Fig. 17) on the display 56.
- step 530 the MPU 52 determines whether there is a change in the device connection state when a new device is connected to an unused communication port or when a connected device is disconnected from the communication port. If it is determined that there is a change, the MPU 52 proceeds to step 540. Then, the device information of the register 54a in the host controller 54 is updated.
- a request command is issued from the host controller 54 to the new device, and device information returned from the device by the request command is stored in the register 54a.
- the device information relating to the device is deleted from the register 54a.
- step 550 the MPU 52 displays a status window based on the updated device information.
- step 560 the MPU 52 determines whether or not a button in the selector column displayed in the status window has been selected by the user's mouse operation. If no button has been selected, the process returns to step 530. If it is determined in step 530 that there is no change in the device connection state, the MPU 52 proceeds to step 560 without performing the processing in steps 540 and 550.
- step 580 the state column is changed in accordance with the button selection, and the calculation of the current consumption (the calculation of the used current and the marginal current) is performed.
- step 580 the processing of step 560—step 580 is repeated, and as a result, the status window W3 of FIG. 20 is displayed on the display 56.
- a status window of the Hub 73 may be displayed.
- the status window W11 shown in FIG. 23 is displayed on the display 56 of the host device 51.
- the Hub 73 is provided with first to tenth communication ports P11 to P20 for connecting a USB device, and the first communication port P11 has an optical disk 81, the second communication port P12 has a hard disk 82, The DSC 83 is connected to the fourth communication port P4.
- the Hub 73 is a device (Self powered Hub) that operates on its own power supply, and the current (allowable current) that can be output from the current supply circuit is 5000 mA. In other words, the Hub 73 can supply a maximum current of 500 mA specified by the USB standard to all the communication ports P11 and P20. Therefore, in the Hub 73, it is not necessary to control the supply current to each device.
- the status window W11 is displayed to inform the user of the use state or the unused state of each device connected to the Hub 73.
- Hub 84 may be connected to communication port P 13 of Hub 73.
- a status window (not shown) of the hub 84 is displayed on the display 56 of the host device 51 in addition to the status window W12 of the hub 73 shown in FIG.
- When displaying a number of status windows display each window in a pop-up (Pop -up) format or in a scrollable format.
- FIG. 26 shows a Hub (Bus Powered Hub) 85 operated by the bus power supply.
- Hub 85 an optical disk 81 is connected to a first communication port P11, a hard disk 82 is connected to a second communication port P12, and a DSC 83 is connected to a fourth communication port P4.
- the status window W13 of the Hub 85 is displayed on the display 56 of the host device 51.
- the allowable current of the Hub 85 is as small as 400 mA. Therefore, by displaying the window W13, it is possible for the user to select a necessary device so as not to exceed the allowable current.
- the host device 51 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention has the following advantages.
- status windows W1 to W3 indicating device information of the devices 61 to 67 and 71 to 73 connected to the respective communication ports P1 to P10 are displayed.
- the status window W1—W3 in addition to the device information (device name, manufacturer, and current consumption) obtained from each device 61—67, 71—73, the user can specify whether the device should be used or unused. Selection buttons (on button and off button) are displayed. When the user confirms the status window W1—W3 and selects a button, the current supplied to each device is controlled based on the selection result.
- the status window ⁇ W1-W3 allows you to check the usage status of each device at that time.
- the status window W1-W3 shows the allowable current that can be supplied by the host device 51, the operating current that is supplied from the host device 51 to each of the devices 61-67, 71-73, and the allowable current. And the surplus current obtained by subtracting the use current from. In this case, the user can select an unnecessary device OFF button and select a necessary device ON button while checking the surplus current so as not to exceed the capability of the host device 51.
- FIG. 29 is a schematic block circuit diagram of a host device 51a according to the sixth embodiment.
- the configuration of a host device 51a is the same as that of the host device 51 of the fifth embodiment shown in FIG.
- the host device 51a has a plurality of communication ports P1 to P10, and USB devices D1 to D10 are connected to the communication ports P1 to P10, respectively.
- the devices D1 to D9 are substantially the same devices as the devices 61 to 65, 71, 72, 66, and 67 of the fifth embodiment, and have the same electrical characteristics (USB function, required value).
- Device D10 is an optical disk and its required value is 500mA.
- a device eg, device D1
- a device name eg, keyboard D1
- the MPU 52 which is a control circuit, executes various kinds of processing according to programs stored in the memory 53, and controls the host device 51a as a whole.
- the programs stored in the memory 53 include a communication program, a display program, a current control program, and an application program.
- the communication program is a program that controls the host controller 54 and the current supply circuit 55. Lamb.
- the display program is a program for displaying the device information of each device D1 to D10 connected to each communication port PI-P10 on the display 56 in a GUI (Graphic User Interface) format.
- the current control program is a program for controlling the current supplied to the devices D1 to D10 connected to the respective communication ports P1 to P10.
- the application program is a program for spreadsheet, text creation, image processing, and the like, and the MPU 53 has the ability to use the above devices in executing the application program. For example, when executing the application program for the spreadsheet, the MPU 53 reads out the data used for the calculation also from the hard disk D3 (, D6, D7) and prints it out with the printer D2.
- the MPU 52 When using the USB devices D1 and D10 connected to the respective communication ports P1 to P10 by executing the above application programs and the like, the MPU 52 changes the operation state of those devices.
- the MPU 52 changes the operation state when the device to be used is in an inactive state.
- Devices having a USB function include a bus-powered device and a self-powered device.
- the USB function and the device itself operate by the current supplied through the USB cable C1.
- the device in the inactive state (suspend) has a current that allows a minimum communication (device reset and data signal reception) with the host device 51a for the USB function (2 in the fifth embodiment). ⁇ 5mA) is supplied.
- a device in the active state (Active) is supplied with a current (required current) capable of performing all operations of the device according to the communication speed. Therefore, MPU 52 activates the USB function of a device to be used, i.e., changes the state of the status window "A C tive", to supply the current required.
- the MPU 52 determines whether or not the devices in the activated state are present. It is necessary to deactivate so that the total current consumption does not exceed the allowable current. It is necessary.
- the MPU 52 displays a status window on the display 56, and requests the user who operates the host device 51a to determine whether or not to use each device.
- the MPU 52 pays attention to the allowable current displayed in the user status window, by operating the mouse of the keyboard 61, the off button of the device not used at this time is selected.
- the MPU 52 stops (deactivates) the USB function of the device for which the OFF button is selected, and then operates (activates) the USB function of the device to be used. Then, the MPU 52 displays a status window including the changed operation state on the display 56.
- the device when a device in an inactive state is used from a program such as an application, the device can be activated as a device to be used simply by selecting the device to be inactivated. For this reason, when using a program such as an application, it is not necessary for the user to confirm whether the device used in the program is in an activated state or in an inactive state, or to activate a device in an inactive state. Since there is no need to change to the activation state, there is no need to activate the device.
- the MPU 52 saves the status window displayed on the display 56 when changing the operation state of the connected devices D1 to D10.
- the status window shows the selector, port number (Port No.), device name, and manufacturer.
- Each item column of, current consumption (mA) and status is provided, and display information for each item column is provided.
- the MPU 52 displays the display information (device information, device status, etc.) stored in the first area 53a in each item column of the status window. Therefore, saving the status window means saving the display information corresponding to each item column.
- the MPU 52 stores the information of the status window (that is, various information stored in the first area 53a) in the same memory 53. Save to the second area 53b.
- the saving of the status window is performed to prevent a problem in the setting. That is, for a plurality of devices connected to the host device 51a, the total request value of When the allowable current value of the device 5 la is exceeded, some selected devices are activated and other devices are deactivated. Therefore, if the device used by executing the application program is in an inactive state, it must be activated. However, if the used device is in the activated state as it is, the device settings at that time may differ from the settings intended by the user, and a problem may occur. For example, when activating a device to be used, when the total current consumption of the device exceeds the allowable current value of the host device 51a, the device in the activated state must be deactivated to reduce the current consumption. For this reason, when the device is deactivated, the device cannot be used the next time the device is used because the setting state has changed. Furthermore, the user must display the status window to change the operation state, which is troublesome.
- FIG. 30 is a flowchart of a device control process when a program such as an application is executed.
- the MPU 52 first saves the status window in step 610, and then in step 620 compares the margin current value with the required value of the device to be used to determine whether or not the current can be supplied to the device.
- the MPU 52 determines the state of the device to be used from among the information stored in the first area 53a of the memory 53 in step 630. Active ”.
- the MPU 52 supplies a current of a required value to the device to be used in Step 640, and executes processing for the device in Step 650. After the processing is completed, the current supply is stopped at step 660, and the status window is returned at step 670.
- step 620 If it is determined in step 620 that the current cannot be supplied (the margin current value is smaller than the required value), the MPU 52 displays a status window in step 680. Next, the MPU 52 waits for the state to be changed by the user in step 690, and proceeds to step 640 when the state is changed. That is, the state of the device that is not used is changed to “suspenddj” by the user, and a margin current is secured.
- the current can be supplied by the change. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not it is set. That is, the process proceeds from step 690 to step 620. In this case, steps 620, 680, and 690 are repeatedly performed until the surplus current is secured even if the device to be suspended due to an operation error or the like is wrong, so that the surplus current can be reliably secured.
- the host device 51a has an allowable current of 2500 mA and a margin current of 140 mA, as shown in a status window W11 shown in FIG.
- the MPU 52 saves the status window W11 in the second area 53b of the memory 53 shown in FIG.
- the MPU 52 determines whether or not the current can be supplied.
- the required value for printer D2 is 100mA. Therefore, even if the required current is supplied to the printer 62, the current used is 2460 mA, so that it does not exceed the allowable current of 2500 mA. Therefore, the MPU 52 activates the printer D2 and executes a printing process for transmitting a command or the like to the printer D2. Then, after the end of the printing process, the MPU 52 returns the status window W11.
- the host device 51a As shown in the status window W12 of FIG. 32, the host device 51a
- the MPU 52 saves the status window W12 in the second area 53b of the memory 53 shown in FIG.
- MPU 52 determines whether or not current supply is possible.
- the required value for printer D2 is 100mA. Accordingly, if a current having a required value is supplied to the printer D2, the current exceeds the allowable current of the host device 51a, and the operation of the device during operation becomes unstable.
- the MPU 52 displays the status window W12 on the display 56, and requests the user operating the host device 51a to determine whether or not to use each device.
- the user pays attention to the permissible current displayed in the status window W12, and operates the mouse of the keyboard D1 to select the off button of the scanner D5 not used during this processing.
- a status window W13 is displayed on the display 56 as shown in FIG.
- the current value of the fifth communication port P5 (scanner D5) has been changed to 2.5 mA, and the status display has been changed to "suspend.”
- the current value of the second communication port P2 (printer D2) has been changed to 10 OmA, and the status display has been changed to "Active”.
- the printer D2 is a device that operates own power supply rather than a bus powered, the state of "A C tive" are displayed in blue.
- the working current is 2210mA
- the margin current is 29 OmA with respect to the allowable current of 2500mA. Therefore, the host device 51a executes a printing process for transmitting a command or the like to the printer D2. Then, after the end of the printing process, the MPU 52 returns the status window # W12.
- the host device 51a according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention has the following advantages.
- the host device 51a supplies an amount of current required by a plurality of connected devices D1 and D10 when the device to be used is in a stopped state when executing the application program. . At this time, by supplying the required amount of current, it is determined whether or not the total value of the amount of current supplied to a plurality of devices exceeds the allowable current amount. When the total value does not exceed the allowable current amount, the host device 51a supplies the required amount of current to the device and activates the device. In this case, since the user does not need to activate the device, the user can use the device easily without any trouble. In addition, since the device is activated by the execution of the program, the elapsed time until the device is activated is shorter than when the user is activated. It can be shorter than.
- the host device 51a causes the display 56 to display a status window when the total amount of current supplied to a plurality of devices in using the device exceeds the allowable current amount. Then, when the user who has checked the status window selects the button, the supply current to the selected device is reduced, and the required amount of current is supplied to the device to be used. In this case, since the user only has to select a device that is not used, the device can be easily activated and used with less trouble.
- the host device 51a changes the amount of current supplied to a plurality of connected devices. Before changing the status window, the status window is saved, and the status window is restored after the processing is completed (end of using the device). In this case, it is possible to use the device in the stopped state while maintaining the state of the device intended by the user, and it is possible to save the trouble of activating the device.
- FIG. 34 is a schematic block circuit diagram of a host device 51b according to the seventh embodiment.
- the configuration of a host device 51b is the same as that of the host device 51a of the sixth embodiment shown in FIG.
- USB devices D1 to D10 are connected to the plurality of communication ports P1 to P10 of the host device 51, respectively.
- the memory 53 stores a function execution flag 53c.
- the function execution flag 53c indicates the state of operation of the device connected to the communication port P1 P10 of the host device 51b in association with each communication port P1 P10.
- a device displayed as “Active” indicates that the device is operating
- a device displayed as “Wait” indicates that the device is stopped.
- Suspended devices include those in which the USB function is active (Active) and those in which it is suspended.
- a stopped device is supplied with a device that is supplying the current of the required value and a small current (for example, 2.5 mA) according to its operation mode (suspend mode). Device and included.
- the MPU 52 when using a device in an inactive state by executing an application program or the like, the MPU 52 activates the device.
- the MCU 52 disables some of the devices in the activated state. Activation is performed so that the total current consumption value does not exceed the allowable current value.
- the MPU 52 determines the device to be deactivated based on the information (device state) displayed in the status window and the function execution flag 53c.
- the MPU 52 causes the device in the stopped state (Wait) to execute a function execution flow. Search from rug 53c. Next, based on the status window, the MPU 52 searches for a device in which the USB function is in an activated state, that is, a device which is supplying a requested current, among devices in a stopped state. Then, the MPU 52 changes the USB function of the device supplying the requested current to the stopped state, and reduces the amount of supplied current.
- the MPU 52 changes all the existing devices to "suspend". As a result, a surplus current is reliably secured and processing for a device used in a short time is started.
- Reason to change all devices in a stopped state to "suspend" is among the plurality of devices, several of the "sus pend" request consumption current value of the device to afford current value is also used to change the Otherwise, the device must be changed to " suspend ", which delays the start of processing.
- the MPU 52 changes the used device to the stopped state.
- the end of the device operation is performed by an inquiry from the host device 51 to the device. More specifically, the MPU 52 issues a request command at a predetermined interval to the device via the host controller 54 to check the operation status, and the device transmits a response command as a response thereto.
- the MPU 52 checks the operation state of the device based on the received response command.
- the operation state includes an auto power down state, a command end state, and a function operation. Note that a configuration including other operation states may be adopted.
- the request command issued to the device and the response command transmitted by the device differ depending on the type of the device.
- a “TEST UNIT READY command” is used as a request command.
- host The device 51b issues the above command, and the device returns a “READY state” or not to the command.
- the removable disk device returns “READY state” when the recording medium is set, and returns “N ⁇ T READY state” when it is not set. Therefore, when the removable disk device is in the “NOT READY state” based on the received state, the host device 51b sets the function execution flag to “stopped” because the usable state is not available.
- the host device 51b may use a command for accessing the recording medium, such as a "READ SECTOR command” or "WRITE SECTOR command”, as the request command.
- the host device 51b reads the contents of the status register after the data transfer is completed. If there is no problem, set the function execution flag to stop.
- a command for access is used, a current of a required value is supplied only at the time of the access, so that current consumption can be reduced.
- the MPU 52 sets the function operation flag to active (Activate) when the device is operating, and stops the function operation flag otherwise (auto power down state or command end state). (Wait).
- the MPU 52 When changing the state of the device, the MPU 52 saves and returns the status window as in the sixth embodiment. This prevents a device that the user does not intend to remain inactivated after the processing is completed, and saves the user from having to activate the device.
- FIG. 35 is a flowchart of a device control process when a program such as an application is executed.
- steps 710-770 are substantially the same as steps 610-670 shown in FIG. 30 in the sixth embodiment.
- step 720 If it is determined in step 720 that the current cannot be supplied (margin current value ⁇ required value), the MPU 52 searches for a non-executing device based on the function execution flag in step 780. Next, the MPU 52 deactivates the non-executing device in step 790. That is, the state of the device not used is changed to “suspend” by the host device 51b, and the surplus current is secured. Then, in step 800, the MPU 52 changes the state of the device to be used to “Active”, and proceeds to step 740.
- the host device 51b has the following advantages.
- the host device 51b has a function execution flag 53c indicating an operation state of a device connected to the communication ports P1 to P10 in association with each of the communication ports P1 to P10.
- the host device 51b sets the function execution flag 53c. Based on, the active and active devices are deactivated so that the total current consumption does not exceed the allowable current. In this case, the device to be used is automatically activated along with the execution of a program such as an application.
- the device If the current supplied from the host device 51 to the device exceeds the allowable current due to the activation, the device is activated at that time. Unused devices are automatically changed to the stopped state to secure the margin current. Therefore, it is not necessary to activate the device, and the operation of the entire system is prevented from becoming unstable.
- the configuration of the host device is the same as that of the seventh embodiment shown in FIG. Then, the host device 51b of the eighth embodiment changes the function execution flag of the stopped device to OFF, and deactivates the USB function function of the device whose function execution flag is OFF, that is, changes the state to “ It has a function of change in S u S pend ".
- the function execution flag is turned off for the device that has completed the operation. Further, in the device, since the USB function is deactivated, the current supplied from the host device 51b is reduced accordingly.
- the host device 51b of the eighth embodiment activates the device when using a device in an inactive state by executing an application program or the like, as in the seventh embodiment.
- the device whose operation has been completed as described above is deactivated, and a current (for example, 2.5 mA) capable of performing minimum communication (device reset or data signal reception) is supplied thereto. ing. That is, useless current supply to unused devices is not performed. Therefore, in many cases, the host device 51b has a sufficient required current amount, in which the amount of current used at that time is smaller than the allowable current amount. Therefore, the host device 5 lb Activates the USB function of the device to be used, that is, changes the status of the status window to “Active” and supplies the required current.
- a current for example, 2.5 mA
- the host device 51b cannot secure the supply current amount by inactivating the device.
- the host device 51b displays a status window on the display 56, which is a display device, and notifies the user of the current supply status. Further, the host device 51b displays a warning window on the display 56, and requests the user operating the host device 51 to determine whether to continue the processing.
- a warning message and a plurality (three in FIG. 39) of items are displayed in the warning window W21.
- the first item is to stop the current operation
- the second item is to stop the operation other than the first item
- the third item is to stop the power. Wait until it is enough.
- the user operates the mouse of the keyboard 61 to select one of the three items.
- the host device 51b stops the operation currently being executed. For example, when printing is performed using the printer 62 by executing a program such as an application, the operation for the printer 62, that is, the printing process is stopped.
- the user When the user selects the second item, the user further operates the mouse of the keyboard 61, and stops the operation, noting the allowable current displayed in the status window. Select the selector ( ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ NZ ⁇ FF) of the communication port to which is connected.
- the host device 51b decreases the amount of current supplied to the selected communication port, and deactivates the USB function of the device connected to the communication port. This secures a sufficient amount of current to supply the current required by the device used by the operation at that time, and the host device 51b supplies the required amount of current to the device to be used, and Activate the USB function.
- the host device 51b waits until the power is sufficient, that is, waits for another device to stop.
- the device whose function execution flag is in the ON state turns off the function execution flag and deactivates the USB function when the operation ends. Due to this deactivation, the amount of current supplied from the host device 5 lb to the device decreases, and the marginal current increases. Accordingly, the host device 51b stops the devices other than the device to be activated and deactivates it, and waits until the amount of margin current becomes larger than the required value of the device to be activated.
- the host device 51b compares the marginal current amount with the required value of the device to be activated at predetermined time intervals, and waits until the marginal current amount becomes larger than the required value.
- the host device 51b supplies the required amount of current to the device to be used, and activates the USB function of the device.
- FIGS. 37 and 38 are flowcharts of device control processing when executing a program such as an application.
- the MPU 52 compares the marginal current value with the required value of the device to be used, and determines whether the current can be supplied to the device.
- the MPU 52 determines the state of the device to be used from among the information stored in the first area 53a of the memory 53 in step 820. Active ”. Next, in step 830, the MPU 52 changes the function execution flag to ON. The MPU 52 supplies the required current to the device used in step 840.
- the MPU 52 executes a process for the device.
- the requested current is supplied from the host device 51b, the USB function of the device is activated, and the device operates in response to data transmitted from the host device 5lb according to the processing.
- the function execution flag of the stopped device is changed to OFF, and the function of the USB function of the device whose function execution flag is OFF is deactivated.
- the process of deactivating the device is performed independently of the execution of a program such as an application executed by the host device 51b. The next process can be executed without having to wait for the end of the process.
- step 810 determines whether the current cannot be supplied. If it is determined in step 810 that the current cannot be supplied, the MPU 52 displays the warning window W21 in step 850, and displays the status window in step 860. Then, in step 870, the MPU 52 waits for the user to enter at least one of the warning window W21 and the status window.
- the warning window W21 in the eighth embodiment has an item (second item) that requires input to the status window. Therefore, the processing and the order of these steps 850 to 870 may be appropriately changed. For example, a warning window may be displayed, an input to the window may be waited, and a status window may be displayed as necessary.
- step 880 the MPU 52 determines whether or not the input force S is "stop operation" in step 870. If “stop operation”, the MPU 52 ends the process for the device. For example, to print while the application is running, use the printer 62 (see FIG. 29). Then, if the operation stop is selected in step 870 where there is no sufficient current to use the printer 62, the MPU 52 suspends the process using the printer 62 and resumes the execution of the application.
- step 880 If it is determined in step 880 that the input force S is not “operation stop”, the MPU 52 determines in step 890 whether or not the operation in the status window is stopped. The stop is determined by switching the selector. That is, the MPU 52 determines whether or not the button in the selector column displayed in the status window has been switched, and if there has been switching, proceeds to step 820 shown in FIG. 37 and executes the subsequent processing. It should be noted that, when a button in the selector column is switched, it may be configured to determine whether power can be supplied, that is, to shift to step 810.
- step 890 if the input does not stop the operation in the status window, that is, if "Wait until power is sufficient" is selected in the eighth embodiment, the MPU 52 becomes capable of supplying power. Wait till That is, the MPU 52 waits for the elapse of a predetermined time in step 900, and determines in step 910 whether or not power supply is enabled based on the surplus current amount. If power is not available, MP U52 moves to step 900. That is, step 900 and step 910 are repeatedly executed, and the power supply becomes possible.
- step 910 If it is determined in step 910 that power can be supplied, the MPU 52 proceeds to step 820 shown in FIG. 37 and executes the subsequent processing.
- the host device 51b according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention has the following advantages.
- the host device 51b changes the function execution flag of the stopped device to OFF, and deactivates the USB function function of the device whose function execution flag is OFF. In this case, the function execution flag of the device whose operation has been completed is turned off. Further, since the USB function of the device is inactivated, the current supplied from the host device 5 lb is reduced accordingly, and the current consumption can be reduced.
- the host device 5 lb displays a status window on the display 56 as a display device, and notifies the user of the current supply status. Further, the host device 51b displays a warning window on the display 56, and requests the user operating the host device 51 to determine whether to continue the processing. When the user selects the continuation of the process, the host device 5 lb waits until the current can be supplied, so that the process can be continued without any trouble. If the user chooses to abort the process, another process can be performed to interrupt the process using the device.
- the host device 11 uses the maximum current consumption field of the configuration descriptor to query each device 21-23 for a change in the supply current.
- the present invention is not limited to this. It's not something.
- Negotiation for changing the supply current may be performed by using a field of a descriptor other than the configuration descriptor, or by setting a new descriptor field and using the new field. Les ,.
- the force host controller 14 in which the MPU 12 as the control circuit has executed the processing in FIG. 2 may be provided with a control unit for executing the processing in FIG.
- the MPU 33 executes the processing of FIGS. 11, 13, and 14.
- the control unit provided in the USB controller 35 may execute those processes. By doing so, the processing load on the MPUs 12 and 33 can be reduced, which is practically preferable.
- a level switch switch for setting data reading or writing speed
- the current consumption stored in the register 36a is changed according to the set value of the level switch, and after the change, the device 31 is temporarily disconnected by the switching operation of the switch unit 42. State. Also in this case, the device 31 can be operated with an appropriate supply current according to the set value of the level switch.
- the switch unit 42 in the second to fourth embodiments may be replaced with a switch unit 42A shown in FIG. That is, the switch unit 42A in FIG. 28 includes a plurality of switching elements (MOS transistors) Trl, Tr2, and Tr3, controls each of the switching elements Tr1 to Tr3, and causes the host device 41 to recognize the disconnection of the device 31. Specifically, in the device 31 operating at Fu 11 Speed, the switching element Trl is turned off by the control signal S1 from the MPU 33, and the pull-up resistor R1 of the signal line D + for transmitting communication data is disconnected. As a result, the signal lines D + and D ⁇ are in a state called “SE0”, so that the host device 41 can recognize that the device 31 has been disconnected.
- the switch unit 42A in FIG. 28 includes a plurality of switching elements (MOS transistors) Trl, Tr2, and Tr3, controls each of the switching elements Tr1 to Tr3, and causes the host device 41 to recognize the disconnection of the device 31. Specifically, in the device 31 operating at Fu 11 Speed,
- the switching elements Tr2 and Tr3 are turned off by the control signals S2 and S3 from the MPU 33, and the signal lines D + and D— for transmitting communication data are set to a high impedance state. You. Thus, the voltage level of the signal lines D + and D ⁇ exceeds the USB standard disconnect connect voltage (for example, 625 mV), so that the host device 41 can recognize that the device 31 has been disconnected.
- the USB standard disconnect connect voltage for example, 625 mV
- the current monitoring circuit 16 and the switch circuit 25 in the host device 11 of the first embodiment may be omitted. Further, the limiter 58 in the host device 51 of the fifth embodiment may be omitted. In this case, the cost of the host devices 11 and 51 can be reduced by the omission of the circuits 16, 25 and 58.
- the power controller 36 is provided with a switch circuit 36b for cutting off the current path, and when the device 31 is not recognized (step 270 in FIG. 11). Therefore, the switch circuit 36b was turned off, and the power supply of the device 31 was turned off.
- the switch circuit 36b was turned off, and the power supply of the device 31 was turned off.
- the current consumption of the internal circuit is minimized, and the operation mode is set to the standby mode. Even in this case, unnecessary current consumption in the device can be prevented.
- the power embodied in a communication system in which the host devices 11, 41, 51 and the devices 21-23, 31, 43, 61-67, 71-73 are connected by a USB interface. It may be embodied in a communication system connected by another communication interface other than the USB interface.
- the status may not be saved.
- the order of devices for reducing the supply current may be set in advance based on the function execution flag. That is, a configuration is provided in which a list in which the order of reducing the supply current is recorded. The order is set by the user, the one that is used less frequently, the one that is set to reduce the power supply current, the one that is set to reduce the supply current from the one with the lower priority of using the device, etc. Is set as appropriate.
- the seventh embodiment not only when a device used temporarily is deactivated by executing a program or the like, but also while the device is connected to the host device, whether or not the device is operating
- the USB function of the stopped device may be changed to the stopped state by judging this. In this case, the current supply to the stopped device is automatically stopped, so that the power consumption of the entire system can be reduced.
- the device may be configured to notify the operating state (auto power-down state, command end state, function operation) at predetermined time intervals.
- the operating state auto power-down state, command end state, function operation
- the host device since the host device does not need to issue a request command to the device, overhead can be reduced with respect to normal processing in the host device, and processing can be speeded up.
- the content of the warning window W21 and the processing for it may be changed as appropriate. For example, if there is no room to supply current to the device to be used, the system waits until the current can be supplied, and asks whether to wait and to determine whether to interrupt processing.
- the display may be displayed in a window.
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