WO2016124007A1

WO2016124007A1 - Alarm clock reminding apparatus and method thereof

Info

Publication number: WO2016124007A1
Application number: PCT/CN2015/092120
Authority: WO
Inventors: 叶新宁
Original assignee: 中兴通讯股份有限公司
Priority date: 2015-02-04
Filing date: 2015-10-16
Publication date: 2016-08-11
Also published as: CN105991824A

Abstract

An alarm clock reminding apparatus installed in a first terminal includes: a setting module configured to determine at least a second terminal to be connected and a connection manner corresponding to each second terminal; a connection module configured to connect to the second terminal according to the corresponding connection manner, and when the connection module performs connection successfully, the setting module determines an alarm clock response parameter for the second terminal connected; and a trigger module configured to transmit the set alarm clock response parameter to the second terminal when a predetermined alarm clock reminding time is reached. The embodiment of the present invention connects the first terminal and multiple wearable devices by using radio communication network, and thereby the user can be reminded effectively without influencing other people.

Description

Alarm clock reminding device and method thereof

Technical field

The invention relates to the field of communication technologies, and in particular to an alarm reminder device and a method thereof.

Background technique

With the continuous development of communication technology, more and more applications can be used in communication terminals such as mobile phones, and the alarm clock application is one of the core applications that users must select. The user sets a reminder time in the alarm clock application in advance. If the set reminder time is reached, the alarm will give an alarm such as an alarm or vibration. However, people are infinitely expanding the life and use scenarios of terminal devices, and expect the terminal to realize more humanized services. However, at present, the alarm clock cannot satisfy the user when the user is too sleepy, or when the user cannot hear the alarm ringing when the user is far away from the mobile phone, and wakes up the user in time, and cannot respond to the alarm when the alarm is not disturbed.

Summary of the invention

An object of the embodiments of the present invention is to provide an alarm reminder device and method capable of effectively reminding a user without affecting others.

In order to achieve the above objective, an embodiment of the present invention provides an alarm clock reminding device, which is disposed on a first terminal, and includes: a setting module, configured to determine, according to the setting, at least one pre-connected second terminal and a connection corresponding to each second terminal The connection module is configured to connect to the second terminal according to a corresponding connection manner; when the connection module is successfully connected, the setting module determines an alarm response parameter of the connected second terminal; and the trigger module is set to be a predetermined alarm clock When the reminder time arrives, the set alarm response parameter is sent to the second terminal.

Preferably, the foregoing alarm clock reminding device further comprises a detecting module configured to look up the second terminal.

Preferably, the foregoing alarm clock reminding device further includes a first storage module configured to save the set alarm response parameter and the connected second terminal information.

Preferably, the foregoing alarm clock reminding device further includes a display module, and is configured to display when the connection is successful. The alarm response parameter setting menu of the second terminal is shown.

In order to achieve the above objective, the embodiment of the present invention further provides an alarm clock reminding device, which is disposed at the second terminal, and includes: a receiving module configured to receive a sent alarm response parameter setting of the first terminal; and a response module configured to receive according to the The alarm response parameter setting triggers the corresponding alarm reminder.

Preferably, the foregoing alarm clock reminding device further includes a second storage module, configured to save the alarm response parameter setting sent by the first terminal.

To achieve the above objective, the embodiment of the present invention further provides an alarm clock reminding method, which is applied to the first terminal, and includes: determining, according to the setting, at least one pre-connected second terminal and a connection manner corresponding to each second terminal; The connection mode is connected to the second terminal; when the connection is successful, the alarm response parameter setting of the connected second terminal is determined; when the predetermined alarm reminder time arrives, the set alarm response parameter is sent to the second terminal.

Preferably, the foregoing determining, before determining the at least one pre-connecting the second terminal, further comprises searching for the second terminal.

Preferably, the foregoing determining the alarm response parameter setting of the connected second terminal further comprises displaying an alarm response parameter setting menu of the second terminal at the first terminal.

Preferably, the foregoing determining the alarm response parameter setting of each connected second terminal further comprises saving the set alarm response parameter and the connected second terminal information.

In order to achieve the above objective, the embodiment of the present invention further provides an alarm clock reminding method, which is applied to a second terminal. The method includes: receiving an alarm clock response parameter setting sent by the first terminal; and triggering a corresponding alarm clock according to the received alarm clock response parameter setting. remind.

Preferably, the foregoing receiving the alarm response parameter setting of the sending of the first terminal comprises saving an alarm response parameter setting sent by the first terminal.

The beneficial effects of the embodiment of the present invention are: using a wireless communication network to connect the terminal with one or more wearable devices, and setting an alarm response parameter on the terminal to trigger an alarm alarm of the wearable device connected thereto, thereby effectively reminding the user And it does not affect others.

BRIEF abstract

1 is a schematic structural diagram of an alarm clock reminding device provided in a first terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a schematic structural diagram of an alarm clock reminding device provided in a second communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a flowchart of applying an alarm reminder method to a first terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a flowchart of applying an alarm reminder method to a second terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of an operation of an alarm clock reminding function of a first terminal and a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a work of an alarm clock reminding function in a mobile phone setting process according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a work of an alarm clock reminding function in a mobile phone network connection process according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart of the operation of the alarm reminder function in the wearable device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Preferred embodiment of the invention

The embodiments of the present invention are further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that the embodiments in the present application and the various manners in the embodiments may be combined with each other without conflict.

1 is a schematic structural diagram of an alarm clock reminding device provided in a first terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1 , the method includes a setting module 12 configured to determine at least one pre-connected second terminal and each second according to a setting. Corresponding connection mode of the terminal; and when the connection is successful, according to determining an alarm response parameter setting of each connected second terminal; the connection module 13 is configured to connect each of the second terminals according to a corresponding connection manner; the trigger module 14 And configured to send the set alarm response parameter to the second terminal when the predetermined alarm reminder time arrives.

The first terminal can be a mobile phone, a tablet, a personal computer, etc.; the second terminal is a wearable device including a smart bracelet, a wristwatch, a wristband, a high-tech fabric, and the like.

The connection method can be Bluetooth, WiFi (WIreless-Fidelity), ZigBee protocol, Z-Wave, etc., which can realize short-range wireless network connection. Connecting according to a connection mode supported by the corresponding first terminal and the second terminal, for example, when selecting a wearable device conforming to the Bluetooth network communication protocol, selecting a Bluetooth network connection; when selecting a wearable device conforming to the WiFi network communication protocol, Select a WiFi network connection; and so on, no longer repeat them.

The alarm response parameter may include setting an alarm response time, a response manner, a response number, and In response to repetition periods and the like, the response may be ringing or vibrating, and the response repetition period may be a working day or any day from Monday to Sunday. In other embodiments, the alarm response parameter may also be a flashing light color or the like but is not limited to the parameter types enumerated in the embodiments of the present invention.

Preferably, the first terminal further includes a detecting module 10, a display module 11, and a first storage module 15. The detecting module 10 is configured to search for the second terminal; the display module 11 is configured to display an alarm response parameter setting menu of the second terminal when the connection is successful; the first storage module 15 is configured to save the set alarm response parameter and the connection The second terminal information.

For example, when there is a wearable device that can be connected through a Bluetooth network communication protocol, the first terminal searches through the Bluetooth network; when there is a wearable device connected to the ZigBee network communication protocol, the first terminal searches through the ZigBee network. Perform similar operations for other connection methods, and details are not described here.

Preferably, the first terminal further includes a switch module (not shown) configured to turn the alarm reminder on or off.

2 is a schematic structural diagram of an alarm clock reminding device provided in a second communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the second terminal includes a receiving module 20 configured to receive a sent alarm response parameter setting of the first terminal; The module 21 is configured to trigger a corresponding alarm reminder according to the received alarm response parameter setting.

When the response parameter of the setting is in response to vibration or ringing, the wearable device is alerted by vibration or ringing. Since the wearable device is worn on the user's body, the user can effectively perceive, so as not to affect others, and cannot be heard because the distance is far away, and the first terminal cannot be reminded because the first terminal is powered off. The radiation damages the human body.

Preferably, the second terminal further includes a second storage module 22 configured to save the alarm response parameter setting sent by the first terminal. When the network is faulty or the first terminal is powered off, the second terminal may automatically trigger an alarm reminder according to the saved alarm response parameter setting to promptly and effectively remind the user.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of applying an alarm reminder method to a first terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the method includes the following steps:

S201: Determine, according to the setting, pre-connecting one or more second terminals and corresponding to each second terminal Connection method;

The first terminal can be a mobile phone, a tablet, a personal computer, etc.; the second terminal is one or more wearable devices including a smart bracelet, a wristwatch, a wristband, a high-tech fabric, and the like. When one or more wearable devices are present, the first terminal may choose to connect one or more wearable devices and select a corresponding connection method. Corresponding connection methods can be Bluetooth, WiFi, ZigBee, and Z-Wave to achieve close-range wireless network connection.

Preferably, before determining to pre-connect one or more second terminals according to the setting, the method further includes searching for the second terminal.

For example, when there is a wearable device that can be connected through a Bluetooth network communication protocol, the first terminal searches through the Bluetooth network; when there is a wearable device that can be connected through the ZigBee network communication protocol, the first terminal searches through the ZigBee network. For similar operations, do not repeat them here.

S202: Connect each of the second terminals according to a corresponding connection manner;

When a wearable device conforming to the Bluetooth network communication protocol is selected, a Bluetooth network connection is selected; when a wearable device conforming to the WiFi network communication protocol is selected, a WiFi network connection is selected; and so on, and will not be described again.

S203: When the connection is successful, determining an alarm response parameter setting of each connected second terminal according to the setting;

Preferably, before determining the alarm response parameter setting of each connected second terminal according to the setting, the method further includes: displaying, by the first terminal, an alarm response parameter setting menu of the second terminal; determining an alarm of each connected second terminal according to the setting. The response parameter setting further includes saving the set alarm response parameter and the connected second terminal information.

The alarm response parameters include setting the response time of the alarm, the response method, the number of responses, and the response repetition period. The response can be ringing or vibrating, and the response repeat period can be either a working day or any day from Monday to Sunday. In other embodiments, the alarm response parameter may also be a flashing light color or the like but is not limited to the settable parameter types enumerated in the embodiments of the present invention.

S204: Send the set alarm response parameter to the second terminal when the predetermined alarm reminder time arrives.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of applying an alarm clock reminding method to a second terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the method includes the following steps:

S301: Receive an alarm response parameter setting of the sending of the first terminal.

S302: Trigger a corresponding alarm reminder according to the received alarm response parameter setting.

Preferably, after the receiving the alarm response parameter setting of the sending of the first terminal, the saving of the alarm response parameter setting sent by the first terminal is performed.

When the network terminal is faulty or the first terminal is powered off, the second terminal may automatically trigger the alarm alarm according to the saved alarm response parameter setting.

The following is a description of the embodiments of the present invention with the first terminal as the mobile terminal and the second terminal as the wearable device as an example.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a first terminal and an alarm clock reminding function of a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, the method includes the following steps:

S401: setting a module to open a setting function;

S402: Calling a connection module to connect to the wearable device;

S403: setting the time and manner of the alarm reminder of the connected wearable device;

S404: save an alarm response parameter set by the user;

S405: Calling the response module to notify when the reminder time set by the user is reached;

S406: The connected wearable device is reminded according to the set alarm response parameter.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the operation of the alarm reminder function in the setting process of the mobile phone according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, the method includes the following steps:

S501: Turn on a function setting switch according to a user operation;

S502: Calling a connection module to perform a wearable device connection;

S503: Perform setting of more alarm response parameters according to the wearable device selected by the user;

S504: Save the set alarm response parameter.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a working process of an alarm clock reminding function in a mobile phone network connection process according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 7, the method includes the following steps:

S601: Open the corresponding connection mode setting interface according to the setting connection mode

S602: Enter setting to select a wearable device to connect

S603: If the connection is successful, the module is configured to perform an alarm response parameter setting of the wearable device.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the operation of the alarm reminder function in the wearable device according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 8 , the method includes the following steps:

S701: When the response time of the alarm is reached, the set alarm response mode is accepted;

S701: trigger the connected wearable device to perform a reminder according to the set alarm response mode.

One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that all or a portion of the steps of the above-described embodiments can be implemented using a computer program flow, which can be stored in a computer readable storage medium, such as on a corresponding hardware platform (eg, The system, device, device, device, etc. are executed, and when executed, include one or a combination of the steps of the method embodiments.

Alternatively, all or part of the steps of the above embodiments may also be implemented by using an integrated circuit. These steps may be separately fabricated into individual integrated circuit modules, or multiple modules or steps may be fabricated into a single integrated circuit module. achieve. Thus, embodiments of the invention are not limited to any specific combination of hardware and software.

Each of the devices/function modules/functional units in the above embodiments may be implemented by a general-purpose computing device, which may be centralized on a single computing device or distributed over a network of multiple computing devices.

Each device/function module/functional unit in the above embodiments may be stored in a computer readable storage medium when implemented in the form of a software function module and sold or used as a standalone product. The above mentioned computer readable storage medium may be a read only memory, a magnetic disk or an optical disk or the like.

The above is only an embodiment of the embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Industrial applicability

The embodiment of the present invention uses a wireless communication network to connect the terminal with one or more wearable devices, and sets an alarm response parameter on the terminal to trigger an alarm alarm of the wearable device connected thereto, thereby effectively reminding the user without affecting others.

Claims

An alarm clock reminding device is disposed at the first terminal, and includes:

Setting a module, configured to determine, according to the setting, at least one pre-connected second terminal and a connection manner corresponding to each second terminal;

a connection module, configured to connect to the second terminal according to a corresponding connection manner;

When the connection module is successfully connected, the setting module determines an alarm response parameter of the connected second terminal;

The triggering module is configured to send the set alarm response parameter to the second terminal when the predetermined alarm reminder time arrives.
The alarm reminder device of claim 1, wherein: said alarm reminder device further comprises a detection module configured to look up said second terminal.
The alarm reminder device of claim 1, wherein the alarm reminder device further comprises a first storage module configured to save the set alarm response parameter and the connected second terminal information.
The alarm reminder device of claim 1, wherein the alarm reminder device further comprises a display module configured to display an alarm response parameter setting menu of the second terminal when the connection is successful.
An alarm clock reminding device is disposed at the second terminal, and includes:

a receiving module, configured to receive a sent alarm response parameter setting of the first terminal;

The response module is configured to trigger a corresponding alarm reminder according to the received alarm response parameter setting.
The alarm reminder device of claim 5, wherein the alarm reminder device further comprises a second storage module configured to save an alarm response parameter setting sent by the first terminal.
An alarm clock reminding method is applied to the first terminal, including:

Determining, according to the setting, a connection manner of the at least one pre-connected second terminal and each second terminal;

Connecting the second terminal according to a corresponding connection manner;

When the connection is successful, determining an alarm response parameter setting of the connected second terminal;

When the predetermined alarm reminder time arrives, the set alarm response parameter is sent to the second terminal.
The alarm clock reminding method according to claim 7, wherein said determining said at least one pre-connected second terminal further comprises searching for said second terminal.
The alarm clock reminding method according to claim 7, wherein the determining the alarm response parameter setting of the connected second terminal further comprises displaying an alarm response parameter setting menu of the second terminal at the first terminal.
The alarm clock reminding method according to claim 7, wherein the determining the alarm response parameter setting of each connected second terminal further comprises saving the set alarm response parameter and the connected second terminal information.
An alarm clock reminding method is applied to a second terminal, and the method includes:

Receiving an alarm response parameter setting sent by the first terminal;

The corresponding alarm reminder is triggered according to the received alarm response parameter setting.
The alarm clock reminding method according to claim 11, wherein the receiving the alarm response parameter setting of the sending of the first terminal comprises saving an alarm response parameter setting sent by the first terminal.