WO2009086701A1

WO2009086701A1 - A notebook computer with the mobile communication function

Info

Publication number: WO2009086701A1
Application number: PCT/CN2008/000057
Authority: WO
Inventors: Ming-Chang Wang; Wen-Hsiung Chang; Chad-Cheng Linwu; Yi-Cih Wu
Original assignee: Clevo Co.
Priority date: 2008-01-08
Filing date: 2008-01-08
Publication date: 2009-07-16

Abstract

A notebook computer with the mobile communication function is provided. This computer with a sub screen allocates a mobile communication module; the bus of this computer connected the system chip, I/O system, in-line controller and so on; the information of the sub screen can be used to implement the mobile communication. For example, the communication functions that are produced by the sub screen comprise the multiform mobile phone functions, such as: displaying the other side information with the menu remind, the shot message remind, E-mail remind, receiving tone, dialing a number by the voice control, dialing a number by the soft keyboardcontrol, querying the incoming and outgoing phone number and so on.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a notebook computer having a mobile communication function, and more particularly to the use of a secondary screen of a notebook computer and a mobile communication module thereof for achieving mobile communication. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A notebook computer has an increasing number of applications because of its portability, and a special application for a display screen, such as U.S. Patent No. 6,532,146, which discloses that other screens are added on both sides of the main screen of the notebook computer, or U.S. Patent No. 6,757,036 discloses a dual display screen structure applied to a notebook computer by which a variety of purposes and functions can be extended.

Because of the portability of the notebook computer, the computer mobile communication system "Computer Cellular Communication System" disclosed in the prior art is combined with mobile communication, such as the computer mobile communication system disclosed in US Pat. No. 6,370,376. A cellular communication module having a receiving and transmitting function, see a schematic diagram of the mobile communication module shown in FIG. 1, including a mobile communication processor 11 connected to the first modem 15 and the second modem 17, and connected to the computer The central processing unit of the system processes the input and output voice signals by the first modem 15, as coupled to the transmitter 18 in the drawing, and sends the voice signal via the audio terminal 16, by coupling the receiver 18 in the drawing. The voice signal is received via the audio terminal 16. The first modem 15 generates a voice signal, and the memory card 13 recorded with the telephone number, the account number and the like transmits the information therein when the audio is transmitted and received; and the second terminal 17 is coupled to the audio terminal 16 of the output port of the notebook computer. .

Mobile communication applications for notebook computers such as US Patent No. 6,859,358 The notebook computer disclosed in the integrated wireless telephone uses the larger screen and keyboard of the notebook computer for convenient use. US Patent Publication No. US2003/0023761 also discloses a connection relationship between a wireless communication module 20 and a notebook computer system 2 (as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 2), wherein the output of the computer system is connected through a universal serial bus (USB). The input system 26 is coupled to the devices in the computer system via various buses, such as inputting commands through the keyboard controller 25, supplying the module power by the computer system power supply 27, and electrically connecting the processor 21 and the memory 23 via the system chip 22 to process audio. Pass and so on.

At present, there are many mobile communication modes for integrating wireless communication modules in computers and personal digital assistants (PDAs), such as installing mobile phone modules, communication software such as Skype and Net2Phone, and US Patent Publication US2005/0090238 is disclosed in personal digital assistants. The wireless network communication module is used to achieve the purpose of mobile communication.

In view of the fact that the known technology utilizes a computer system to execute a mobile communication technology with its complicated operational flow in use, the present invention proposes to implement a rapid and convenient mobile communication using the secondary screen of the computer system. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A notebook computer having a mobile communication function is applied to a sub-screen set on a notebook computer, and is equipped with a mobile communication module, such as a GSM module, to achieve the purpose of mobile communication by using an output input system in a computer system. The device includes a pair of screen control modules; an embedded processor in the computer system to couple the output system of the computer system; a mobile communication module and audio processing means for processing the output and input operations of the sound.

The operation method is to generate a communication function by using a mobile communication module disposed in a computer system having a primary and secondary screen structure, and the operation method comprises: when the mobile communication module receives the electromagnetic signal, that is, an actuation signal is sent to the computer system. Then, the actuation signal is transmitted to the system chip of the computer system via a microprocessor, and then the related audio device, the sub-screen is activated, and the audio is received, and audio acquisition, audio processing, and output of the sound are performed. The step of dialing out the communication first activates the audio input device, and then generates an actuation signal, thereby activating the associated audio device and the secondary screen, and then connecting, the audio communication module performs audio acquisition, audio processing, and audio transmission via a microprocessor. To the output of the mobile communication module, etc.

The notebook computer with mobile communication function of the present invention uses a control input-output system to drive a mobile communication device to achieve mobile communication in a notebook computer, the notebook computer comprising: a microprocessor, being a An embedded processor; a mobile communication module electrically connected to the microprocessor; a system chipset coupled to the microprocessor; a central processing unit coupled to the system chipset; a screen control module, The system chipset is coupled to the mobile communication control screen by connecting a screen; and an audio codec module is coupled to the system chipset and connected to an audio device to output/input a sound source signal.

According to the notebook computer with mobile communication function, the system chipset is a north bridge chip and a south bridge chip.

According to the notebook computer with mobile communication function, the screen control module coupled to the system chipset is a main screen control module, and the main screen control module is coupled to a main screen.

According to the notebook computer with mobile communication function, the home screen control module displays wireless communication through the home screen to control the screen

According to the notebook computer with mobile communication function, a pair of screen control modules connected to the microprocessor are further included, and a pair of screens are connected through the sub-screen control module.

According to the notebook computer having the mobile communication function, the sub-screen control module displays wireless communication through the sub-screen to control the screen.

According to the notebook computer having the mobile communication function, the audio codec module further includes a wireless module to perform a wireless signal transmission function.

According to the notebook computer having the mobile communication function, the microprocessor is a keyboard controller.

The notebook computer with mobile communication function of the utility model sets a pair of screens outside the original screen of the notebook computer, and generates different modes through different operation modes. Features. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a computer mobile communication module of the prior art;

2 is a schematic diagram showing a connection relationship between a wireless communication module of a known technology and a computer system;

3A-3D are schematic views showing the operation of the embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a schematic structural diagram of a computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a communication function architecture according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a communication function operation method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The reference numerals are as follows:

1 1 mobile communication processor

13 memory card

15 first modem

17 second modem

18 transmitter

19 receiver

16 audio terminal

20 wireless communication module

2 notebook computer system

25 keyboard controller

27 power supply

22 system chip

25 keyboard controller

21 processor

23 memory

30 notebook computer

31 home screen

33 software keyboard 35 mobile communication module

37 sub screen

38 audio device

40 central processing unit

41 North Bridge Chip

42 South Bridge Chip

43 microprocessor

41 1 Main screen control module

412 main screen

421 audio codec module

422 audio device

431 secondary screen control module

432 screens

433 mobile communication module

434 peripheral device

50 system chipset

51 audio codec module

52 basic output input system

54 keyboard controller

53 programmable logic controller

55 Mobile Communication Module

56 sub-screen control module

57 Sub-screen embodiment The notebook computer with mobile communication function of the present invention is applied to mobile communication of a notebook computer provided with a sub-screen, and a preferred embodiment thereof is provided with a plurality of colors, gray scales or Monochrome display screen, using a built-in or external expansion of the mobile communication module, with the output input port in the computer system, resulting in a general shift Various functions of the mobile phone, such as prompting the caller to display the other party's information, SMS reminder, email reminder, answering, voice dialing, software keyboard dialing, call incoming call and other mobile phone functions through the sub-screen.

Referring to the embodiment shown in FIG. 3A in the use of the notebook computer 30, the mobile communication module 35 is connected to the notebook computer 30 in an external manner, and the connection interface includes USB, IEEE 1394 > PCMCIA or a proprietary interface developed by other manufacturers. In the use of the computer system, the function screens of various mobile communications can be displayed through the main home screen 31, such as using the virtual software keyboard 33 in the figure to perform the dialing/answering function. The above mobile communication module 35 is a mobile telephone module using a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, such as a GSM communication module, or a WiFi module using a network telephone, etc., but is also applicable to a mobile communication module of a future communication environment. In addition to the software to perform dialing, voice dialing can also be used to perform dialing, or just type the phone number directly into the keyboard.

FIG. 3B shows one embodiment of the present invention, which utilizes a notebook computer 30 having a dual screen to achieve the function of mobile communication. The drawing shows the state in which the upper cover of the notebook computer is closed, and the outer cover of the upper cover is provided. In addition to the sub-screen 37 outside the main screen, this is usually a sub-screen with a smaller size, a smaller resolution, and a smaller color. However, as the cost is reduced or the actual needs are required, the sub-screen can still display the quality of the main screen. When the top cover of a notebook computer is closed, it usually means that the computer system is in a shutdown state (Shutdown, Halt) or a sleep state (Sleep). In the startup state of the external (or embedded) mobile communication module 35, the computer system still needs to be in a standby state of mobile communication, and it is necessary to maintain the state in which the input and output system for processing audio and audio is in standby operation; for example, driving the sub-screen 37 Display modules, such as display cards, need to be awake at any time (Wakeup); such as the power supply system that supplies the mobile communication module, it is necessary to supply the minimum standby power.

The above-mentioned sub-screen 37 can also display screen information during various mobile communication operations, and embodiments include various control screens for communication, information for outgoing calls, video screens, graphic operation interfaces for communication, and virtual software. The way the keyboard lets the user perform dialing.

FIG. 3C shows that when the mobile communication module 35 is operated, the user can use the headset and the microphone. The audio device 38, such as the wind, performs a call; Figure 3D shows the user performing a call, such as a Bluetooth device, using the wireless headset 38's audio device 38'.

The audio device 38 and its associated output input system can provide a voice control function, and the user can define various voice control functions by default or user setting, such as speaking the phone number by voice; and speaking the name of the specific dialing object by voice. And dial out the corresponding number; voice out to answer, hang up and other call functions. Further, the mobile communication module 35 of the embodiment shown in the above figures is connected to the notebook computer 30 in an external manner, and another embodiment can be realized by a built-in module.

4 is a schematic structural view of an embodiment of a computer system having a main and a sub-screen structure according to the present invention, wherein the computer system built-in sub-screen control module 431 also includes a mobile communication module 433 and a wireless earphone microphone module. (such as a Bluetooth headset, not shown in the figure) and a microprocessor 43 coupled to the south bridge chip 42. As long as the power of the sub-screen control module 431 is turned on, the mobile communication module 433, the wireless headset microphone module, and the microprocessor 43 can operate normally. The screen control module is coupled to the microprocessor for displaying the mobile communication control screen, and the communication information such as the caller ID can be known through the sub-screen 432, and the wireless headset microphone module can be used to perform the call function, or the voice control device can be used to dial the call. number.

The mobile communication device is disposed in a computer system having a primary and secondary screen structure, and the purpose of mobile communication is achieved by the output input system in the computer device of this embodiment.

Further, FIG. 4 shows an architecture in a computer system, including a central processing unit 40, a system chipset such as a north bridge chip 41 and a Nanqiao chip 42 coupled thereto, wherein the north bridge chip 41 is connected to a system memory (and Not shown in the figure) and the main main screen control module 41 1, then the video is output as the main screen 412; the south bridge chip 42 is responsible for connecting the peripheral devices, such as coupling an audio codec module 421 with The audio device 422, that is, the audio amplification device is output by the speaker and the earphone; the microprocessor module 43 is coupled to the south bridge chip 42. The embodiment may be an embedded processor such as a keyboard controller, and the microprocessor 43 is coupled. The sub-screen control module 431, and the sub-screen control module 431 is connected to the output input system of the computer system through the microprocessor 43, and the information is displayed on the sub-screen 432 via the control module; the microprocessor 43 is also coupled to the present The mobile communication module 433 of the built-in or external expansion mode of the utility model, the mobile communication module 433 transmits the output (I/O) signal of the audio transceiving via the microprocessor 43, and is electrically connected to the central processing through the south bridge chip 42. The unit 40, the central processing unit 40 of the system performs signal processing, and performs system resource allocation, such as display screen communication information on the sub-screen 432, audio decoding output on the audio device 422, and the like; in addition, the audio codec module further includes a A wireless module that performs wireless signal transmission functions, such as headphones or related peripherals connected by Bluetooth communication, to create a more convenient communication method.

In the above architecture, if the computer system is normally turned on (the upper cover is turned on), the communication function can also be used, and the mobile communication module 433 is connected to the bus of the south bridge chip 42 via the microprocessor 43, and the application software is used to connect the information to The south bridge chip 42 is signal processed by the central processing unit 40, and the information is sent to the main screen 412 through the north bridge chip 41 and the display module.

For an embodiment of the related architecture of the mobile communication module of the present invention when the notebook computer is in a normal downtime (in the case of standby or system shutdown), refer to FIG. 5, the architecture of which includes at least a system chipset 50, coupled The audio codec module 51 outputs sound, and additionally provides a function of sound output input through a basic output input system (BIOS) 52 of the computer system, which is also referred to as a keyboard controller 54 and a programmable logic controller 53, For example, an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) or a CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) or the like; wherein the basic output input system 52 is coupled to the keyboard controller 54 and programmable by using a Low-Pin-Count (LPC bus) bus. The logic controller 53 is electrically connected to the programmable logic controller 53 via the keyboard controller 54 to the secondary screen control module 56 to process the control signal in conjunction with the keyboard controller 54 and through the secondary screen connected to the secondary screen control module 56. 57 displays a mobile communication control screen; the keyboard controller 54 is coupled to the mobile communication module 55, Means for mobile communication, can be built-in or external computer system connected to this; further by means of a wired or wireless headset microphone module embodiment (not shown in the drawing) performs voice input operation, comprising a speech input voice feature.

The utility model utilizes a mobile communication module provided on a notebook computer including a main and a sub-screen to generate a convenient communication function, and the following embodiments are available:

Keyboard controller through the notebook when the notebook is turned off (keyboard controller) cooperates with the sub-screen control module to control the sub-screen to provide communication data to be displayed by the user, and can be dialed by using a software keyboard displayed in the voice control or the sub-screen;

In the mode in which the notebook is powered on without entering the operating system, the main home screen can be turned off, and the mobile communication is performed through the system chip and the basic output input system (BIOS) while only the secondary sub-screen is turned on. Can display the desired information, such as displaying a software keyboard for dialing, or displaying information in various communications;

After entering the operating system, you can use the application software installed in the operating system to perform mobile communication, such as starting the dialing function of the software keyboard, and starting the voice dialing function.

The above description of the drawings is provided for reference only and is not intended to limit the invention.

In summary, the utility model is a notebook computer with a mobile communication function, and a pair of screens are set outside the original screen of the notebook computer to generate different functions through different operation modes.

Claims

Rights request

A notebook computer having a mobile communication function, in a notebook computer, driving a mobile communication device to achieve mobile communication by controlling an output input system, wherein the notebook computer comprises:

a microprocessor, which is an embedded processor;

a mobile communication module electrically connected to the microprocessor;

a system chipset, which is connected to the microprocessor;

a central processing unit coupled to the system chipset;

a screen control module coupled to the system chipset and displaying a mobile communication control screen by connecting a screen;

An audio codec module is coupled to the system chipset and outputs an input/input source signal by connecting an audio device.

2. The notebook computer with mobile communication function according to claim 1, wherein the system chipset is a north bridge chip and a south bridge chip.

3. The notebook computer with mobile communication function according to claim 1, wherein the screen control module coupled to the system chipset is a home screen control module, and the home screen control module is coupled to a home screen. .

4. The notebook computer with mobile communication function according to claim 3, wherein the main screen control module displays wireless communication through the main screen to control the screen

5. The notebook computer with mobile communication function according to claim 1, further comprising a pair of screen control modules coupled to the microprocessor, and connecting a pair of screens through the sub-screen control module.

6. The notebook computer with mobile communication function according to claim 5, wherein the sub-screen control module displays wireless communication through the sub-screen to control the screen.

7. The notebook computer with mobile communication function according to claim 1, wherein the audio codec module further comprises a wireless module to perform wireless signal transmission. Loss function.

8. The notebook computer with mobile communication function according to claim 1, wherein the microprocessor is a keyboard controller.