WO2018054082A1 - Electronic device having function to limit usage time, and method for limiting usage time of same - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided are an electronic device having a function to limit usage time, and a method for limiting usage time of the same. The method for limiting usage time of an electronic device comprises: acquiring a current time (S11); determining whether the current time is within a limited time, the limited time being a time period in which input of a password is required for using a system (S12); if so, waiting for the password to be inputted to enter the system (S13); and if an inputted password is received, performing authentication on the inputted password to determine whether to enter the system (S14). In the above method, if a current time is within a preset limited time, a correct password needs to be inputted to enter a system. Therefore, a child is unable to enter the system without the correct password, thereby limiting usage of an electronic device by the child.

Description

Electronic device with time-limited use function and time-limited use method thereof

[Technical Field]

The present invention relates to the field of electronic device technologies, and in particular, to an electronic device having a time-limited use function and a time-limited use method thereof.

 【Background technique】

As electronic devices become more diversified and more popular, children are more likely to be exposed to electronic devices, and because children have less self-control, when the parents are not leading the supervision, the child is likely to Use electronic devices for a long time. Therefore, more parents take measures to prevent children from knowing the power-on password to prevent children from being overly obsessed with electronic devices. However, there are also some inadequacies in this method, if the child needs to learn or properly entertain on the electronic device. When not in use, children will not be able to use electronic devices because they do not know the password.

 [Summary of the Invention]

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an electronic device having a time-limited use function and a time-limited use method thereof, so that a child can use the electronic device for a limited time.

In order to solve the above technical problem, the first technical solution adopted by the present invention is to provide a method for time-limited use of an electronic device, including: acquiring a current time; determining whether the current time is within a limited time period, and limiting the time to require a password to be used. The time period of the system; if the current time is within the limited time period, the password input box is popped up before entering the system to wait for the password; if the input password is received, the input password is verified to determine whether to enter the system; If the entered password is consistent with the preset password, it is determined to pass the verification and permission to enter the system; if the received password is inconsistent with the preset password, it is determined that the authentication is not passed and the system is not allowed to enter.

In order to solve the above technical problem, the second technical solution adopted by the present invention is to provide an electronic device having a time-limited use function, comprising: an acquisition module, a determination module, an input module, and a verification module.

In order to solve the above technical problem, the third technical solution adopted by the present invention is to provide an electronic device having a time-limited use function, comprising: a processor, a data storage unit, and an input unit.

The beneficial effects of the present invention are: determining the need to input a password by setting a start time, an end time, and a repetition date corresponding to the start time and the end time in advance, and then determining whether the acquired current time is within a preset time limit period. The electronic device can be used, so that even if the electronic device power-on password is not known, the child can still use the electronic device for a limited time.

 [Description of the Drawings]

1 is a schematic flow chart of a first embodiment of a method for time-limited use of an electronic device according to the present invention;

2 is a schematic diagram of a time limit setting interface of a method for limiting time use of an electronic device according to the present invention;

3 is a schematic flow chart of a second embodiment of a method for time-limited use of an electronic device according to the present invention;

4 is a schematic flow chart of a third embodiment of a method for time-limited use of an electronic device according to the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a first embodiment of an electronic device having a time-limited use function according to the present invention; FIG.

6 is a schematic structural view of a second embodiment of an electronic device having a time-limited use function according to the present invention;

7 is a schematic structural view of a third embodiment of an electronic device having a time-limited use function according to the present invention;

8 is a schematic structural view of a fourth embodiment of an electronic device having a time-limited use function according to the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a schematic structural view of a fifth embodiment of an electronic device having a time-limited use function according to the present invention.

【detailed description】

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in the following with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1 , a schematic flowchart of a first embodiment of a method for limiting time use of an electronic device according to the present invention includes:

S11: Get the current time.

Get the current time when it detects the use of the system.

The detecting the use system includes detecting that the electronic device is in a power-on state or unlocking the lock screen, and the electronic device may be a tablet computer, a mobile phone, or a smart TV, but is not limited thereto.

Obtaining the current time includes obtaining the current time point and its corresponding date.

S12: Determine whether the current time is within the limited time period, and limit the time to a time period in which the password is required to use the system.

The start time, the end time, and the repetition time corresponding to the start time and the end time are preset in advance, as shown in FIG. 2, a schematic diagram of the time limit setting interface, the start time, the end time, and the start time and the end time in the figure. The corresponding repetition date is only an indication, and the actual application can be determined as needed.

S13: If the current time is within the limited time period, the password input box is popped up before entering the system to wait for the password to be input.

If the current time is within the limited time period, the password input box pops up before entering the system to wait for the password to be entered. The password input box may be an input numeric password or an input pattern password.

S14: If the input password is received, the input password is verified to determine whether to permit access to the system.

S15: If the input password is consistent with the preset password, it is determined to pass the verification and permission to enter the system; S16: if the input password is inconsistent with the preset password, it is determined that the verification is not passed and the permission is not permitted.

Into the system.

Through the implementation of the above embodiment, the start time, the end time, and the repetition date corresponding to the start time and the end time are set in advance, and the current time is acquired, if the current time is within a preset time limit period, and when the password is entered and the When the set passwords match, it is determined that the system is authenticated and permitted to enter.

If the current time is within the preset time limit, the correct password is required to enter the system, so the child cannot enter the system without knowing the correct password, thereby restricting its inability to use the electronic device.

As shown in FIG. 3, a schematic flowchart of a second embodiment of the method for limiting the use of an electronic device according to the present invention includes:

S31: If the current time is not in the limited time period, it is determined whether the time limit period is entered or about to enter.

If the current time is not within the limited time period, the entering system does not need to input a password for verification, and continues to return to the step of obtaining the current time, and determines whether the current time enters or is about to enter the limited time period.

S32: If it is already entering or about to enter the restricted time period, wait for a password to determine whether the system can continue to be used.

If the current time has entered or is about to enter the restricted time period, the password input box will pop up before entering the system to wait for the password to be entered. The password input box may be an input numeric password or an input pattern password.

S33: If the input password is received, the input password is verified to determine whether to permit access to the system;

S34: if the input password is consistent with the preset password, then the determination is passed and the access to the system is permitted;

S35: If the entered password is inconsistent with the preset password, it is determined that the authentication is not passed and the system is not allowed to enter and shut down.

The steps before S31 are as described in the above S11-S12.

If the current time reaches the preset time before the start time of the limited time, the playing time of the music or text reminder is about to end, and the file generated during the use is saved.

If the current time is not within the limited time period, the entering system does not need to input a password for verification, and continues to return to the step of obtaining the current time, and determines whether the current time enters or is about to enter the limited time period.

Through the implementation of the foregoing embodiment, the start time, the end time, and the repetition date corresponding to the start time and the end time are set in advance, and the current time is obtained. If the current time is not in the limited time period, the entering system does not need to input a password for verification. At the same time, it continues to return to the step of obtaining the current time. When it is judged that the current time has entered or is about to enter the limited time period, it is necessary to input the correct password to permit access to the system.

If the current time is not within the limited time period, the entry system does not need to enter a password for verification, so even if the correct password is not known, the child can enter the system to use the electronic device. At the same time, however, continue to return to the step of obtaining the current time, and determine whether the current time has entered or is about to enter the limited time period. If the current time has entered or is about to enter the limited time period, the correct password is required to permit access to the system, thereby Limit the time it takes to use an electronic device.

As shown in FIG. 4, a schematic flowchart of a third embodiment of the electronic device in the limited time according to the present invention includes:

S41: Get the current time.

Get the current time when it detects the use of the system.

The detecting the use system includes detecting that the electronic device is in a power-on state or unlocking the lock screen, and the electronic device may be a tablet computer, a mobile phone, or a smart TV, but is not limited thereto.

Obtaining the current time includes obtaining the current time point and its corresponding date.

S42: Determine whether the current time is within the limited time period, and limit the time to a time period in which the password is required to use the system.

The start time, the end time, and the repetition time corresponding to the start time and the end time are preset in advance, as shown in FIG. 2, a schematic diagram of the time limit setting interface, the start time, the end time, and the start time and the end time in the figure. The corresponding repetition date is only an indication, and the actual application can be determined as needed.

S43: If the current time is not in the limited time period, determine whether the current time reaches a certain time before the start time of the limited time.

The following is an example for determining whether the current time reaches 5 minutes before the start time of the limited time. However, the present invention obviously does not limit the specific value at a certain moment, and can be applied according to requirements.

When it is judged that the current time is not in the limited time period, it is judged whether the current time reaches 5 minutes before the start time of the limited time, and if it does not arrive, the password is not required to enter the system.

S44: If the current time reaches a certain time before the start time of the limited time, wait for a password to determine whether the system can continue to be used.

If the current time reaches 5 minutes before the start time of the limited time, the password input box pops up to wait for a password or reminder. The password input box may be an input numeric password or an input pattern password. Remind, can be music or text, tell the user to use the system time is coming to an end, pay attention to save the data in time and shut down normally before the time arrives.

S45: If the input password is received, the input password is verified to determine whether the electronic device can continue to be used.

If the entered password is consistent with the preset password, it is determined that the electronic device is verified and permitted to continue to be used; if the entered password does not match the preset password, it is determined that the verification does not pass the verification and the specific limited time start time is prompted, and continues. The current time is obtained. When it is determined that the current time reaches the start time of the limited time, the prompt N (for example, 5 seconds) seconds is turned off, and the electronic device automatically shuts down when the N seconds arrive.

As shown in FIG. 5, a schematic structural diagram of a first embodiment of an electronic device having a time-limited use function includes an acquisition module 51, a determination module 52, an input module 53, and a verification module 54.

The obtaining module 51 is configured to obtain a current time; the determining module 52 is configured to determine whether the current time is in the limited time period, the time limit is a time period in which the password is required to be used, or the current time is in the limited time period; If it is judged that the current time is not in the limited time period, it is judged whether it is entering or about to enter the limited time period; the input module 53 is used to judge that the current time is during the limited time period, or when it is judged that the current time has reached the entering or about to enter the restricted time period At this time, waiting for the password to enter the system; the verification module 54 is used to verify the entered password to decide whether to enter the system.

The input module 53 is specifically configured to: if the current time reaches the preset time before the start time of the limited time, the playing time of the music or text reminder system is about to end, and the file generated during the use is saved.

The verification module 54 is specifically configured to: if the received password is consistent with the preset password, determine to pass the verification and permit to enter the system; if the received password is inconsistent with the preset password, determine that the verification fails. Do not allow access to the system and shut down.

The electronic device may be a tablet, a mobile phone, a smart TV, but is not limited thereto.

The electronic device further includes: a setting module 55, configured to set a start time, an end time, and a repetition date corresponding to the start time and the end time. The start time, the end time, and the repetition time corresponding to the start time and the end time are preset in advance, as shown in FIG. 2, a schematic diagram of the time limit setting interface, the start time, the end time, and the start time and the end time in the figure. The corresponding repetition date is only an indication, and the actual application can be determined as needed.

For the specific method for implementing the time-limited use function of the electronic device in each embodiment, reference may be made to the description in the first embodiment of the method for limiting the use of the electronic device in the present invention, which is not repeated here.

As shown in FIG. 6 , a schematic structural diagram of a second embodiment of an electronic device having a time-limited use function includes: an obtaining module 61, a first determining module 62, a second determining module 63, and an input module 64.

The obtaining module 61 is configured to obtain the current time; the first determining module 62 is configured to determine whether the current time is in the limited time period, and the limiting time is a time period in which the system needs to input a password to use the system; and the second determining module 63 is configured to determine When the current time is not within the limited time period, it is judged whether it is entering or about to enter the limited time period; the input module 64 is configured to wait for the input of the password to determine whether the system can continue to be used when it is determined that the current time has come to enter or is about to enter the limited time period.

The electronic device may be a tablet, a mobile phone, a smart TV, but is not limited thereto.

The electronic device further includes a verification module 65 and a setting module 66.

The verification module 65 is configured to verify the input password to determine whether to enter the system.

The setting module 66 is configured to set a start time, an end time, and a repetition date corresponding to the start time and the end time. The start time, the end time, and the repetition time corresponding to the start time and the end time are preset in advance, as shown in FIG. 2, a schematic diagram of the time limit setting interface, the start time, the end time, and the start time and the end time in the figure. The corresponding repetition date is only an indication, and the actual application can be determined as needed.

For the specific method for implementing the time-limited use function of the electronic device in each embodiment, reference may be made to the description in the second embodiment of the method for limiting the use of the electronic device in the present invention, which is not repeated here.

As shown in FIG. 7 , a schematic structural diagram of a third embodiment of an electronic device having a time-limited use function includes an acquisition module 71 , a first determination module 72 , a second determination module 73 , an input module 74 , and a verification module 75 .

The obtaining module 71 is configured to obtain the current time; the first determining module 72 is configured to determine whether the current time is in the limited time period, and the limiting time is a time period in which the system needs to input a password to use the system; the second determining module 73 is configured to determine the current time. When the time is not in the limited time period, it is determined whether the current time reaches a certain time before the start time of the limited time; the input module 74 is configured to wait for a certain time before the start time of the current time to reach the limit time, and wait for the password to be determined to determine whether The system continues to be used; the verification module 75 is configured to verify the entered password to determine whether the electronic device can continue to be used when it is determined that the entered password is received.

The electronic device further includes a setting module 76 configured to set a start time, an end time, and a repetition date corresponding to the start time and the end time. The start time, the end time, and the repetition time corresponding to the start time and the end time are preset in advance, as shown in FIG. 2, a schematic diagram of the time limit setting interface, the start time, the end time, and the start time and the end time in the figure. The corresponding repetition date is only an indication, and the actual application can be determined as needed.

For the specific method for implementing the time-limited use function of the electronic device in each embodiment, reference may be made to the description in the third embodiment of the method for limiting the use of the electronic device in the present invention, which is not repeated here.

As shown in FIG. 8, the fourth embodiment of the electronic device with time-limited use function of the present invention includes a processor 81, a data storage unit 82, a display unit 83, and an input unit 84. The processor 81 is connected to the data storage unit 82, the display unit 83, and the input unit 84 via a bus.

The processor 81 is configured to set a start time, an end time, and a start date and an end time corresponding to the repetition date; acquire the current time; determine whether the current time is within the limited time period; and wait for the current time to be within the limited time period, wait Enter the password to enter the system; verify the entered password to determine if you are entering the system.

The data storage unit 82 is configured to store a start time, an end time, and a repetition date corresponding to the start time and the end time of the preset time limit; and store the preset verification password.

The display unit 83 is for displaying the interface and popping up the password input box to wait for the password to be entered before entering the system during the determination of the current time during the limited time.

Input unit 84 is used to enter a password for verification to determine whether to permit access to the system.

For a specific method for implementing the time-limited use function of the electronic device in the embodiment, reference may be made to the description in the first embodiment of the method for limiting the use of the electronic device of the present invention, which is not repeated here.

As shown in FIG. 9, a schematic diagram of a fifth embodiment of an electronic device having a time-limited use function includes a processor 91, a data storage unit 92, a display unit 93, and an input unit 94. The processor 91 is connected to the data storage unit 92, the display unit 93, and the input unit 94 via a bus.

The processor 91 is configured to set a start time, an end time, and a repetition date corresponding to the start time and the end time; acquire the current time; determine whether the current time is within the limited time period; and determine whether the current time is not within the limited time period, and determine whether Entering or about to enter the restricted time period; waiting to enter a password to determine whether the system can continue to be used when determining that the current time has reached or is about to enter the restricted time period; verify the entered password to determine whether to enter the system.

The data storage unit 92 is configured to store a start time, an end time, and a repetition date corresponding to the start time and the end time of the preset time limit; and store the preset verification password.

The display unit 93 is for displaying the interface and popping up the password input box to wait for the password to be entered before entering the system when it is judged that the current time has come to enter or is about to enter the limited time period.

The input unit 94 is used to enter a password for verification to determine whether to permit access to the system.

For a specific method for implementing the time-limited use function of the electronic device in the embodiment, reference may be made to the description in the second embodiment of the method for limiting the use of the electronic device in the present invention, which is not repeated here.

In other embodiments, the specific method for implementing the time-limited use function of the electronic device in each part of the embodiment may refer to the description in the third embodiment of the method for limiting the use of the electronic device according to the present invention, and is not repeated here.

On the basis of the above, the above description is only an embodiment of the present invention, and thus does not limit the scope of the invention, and the equivalent structure or equivalent flow transformation using the contents of the present invention and the drawings, for example, the embodiments The mutual combination of technical features, or directly or indirectly, in other related technical fields, is equally included in the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Claims (13)

1. A method for time-limited use of an electronic device, including:

   Get the current time;

   Determining whether the current time is during a limited time period, where the limited time is a time period in which a password is required to use the system;

   If the current time is during the limited time period, a password input box is popped up before entering the system to wait for a password to be entered;

   If the entered password is received, the entered password is verified to determine whether to permit access to the system;

   If the received password is consistent with the preset password, then the determination is passed and the access to the system is permitted;

   If the received password is inconsistent with the preset password, it is determined that the verification is not passed and the system is not permitted to enter.
2. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

   If the current time is not in the limited time period, it is determined whether the restricted time period is entered or about to enter;

   If it is time to enter or is about to enter the limited time period, then wait for a password to determine whether the system can continue to be used;

   If the entered password is received, the entered password is verified to determine whether to permit access to the system;

   If the received password is consistent with the preset password, then the determination is passed and the access to the system is permitted;

   If the received password is inconsistent with the preset password, it is determined that the verification is not passed and the system is not permitted to enter.
3. The method of claim 2 wherein said waiting for a password to determine whether the user can continue to use said system if it has reached or is about to enter said limited time period comprises:

   If the current time reaches the preset time before the start time of the limited time, the playing time of the music or text reminder is about to end, and the file generated during the use is saved.
4. The method of claim 2, wherein if the current time is not during the limited time period, determining whether to enter or about to enter the limited time period comprises:

   If the current time is not in the limited time period, entering the system does not need to input a password for verification, and continues to return to the step of acquiring the current time, and determines whether the current time enters or is about to enter the limited time. period.
5. The method of claim 1 comprising:

   The start time, the end time, and the repeat date corresponding to the start time and the end time of the preset time limit.
6. An electronic device having a time-limited use function, including:

   Obtain a module for obtaining the current time;

   a judging module, configured to determine whether the current time is during a limited time period, where the limited time is a time period in which a password is required to be used, or is used to determine whether the current time is in a limited time period; When the current time is not in the limited time period, it is judged whether or not the restricted time period is entered or about to enter;

   An input module, configured to wait for a password to enter the system when it is determined that the current time is during the limited time period, or when it is determined that the current time has come or is about to enter the limited time period;

   A verification module for verifying the entered password to determine whether to enter the system.
7. The electronic device of claim 6, wherein the verification module is specifically configured to:

   If the received password is consistent with the preset password, then the determination is passed and the access to the system is permitted;

   If the received password is inconsistent with the preset password, it is determined that the authentication is not passed and the system is not allowed to enter and shut down.
8. The electronic device of claim 6, further comprising:

   And a setting module, configured to set a start time, an end time, and a repetition date corresponding to the start time and the end time.
9. The device of claim 6, wherein the determining module is further configured to:

   If the current time is not in the limited time period, entering the system does not need to input a password for verification, and continues to return to the step of acquiring the current time, and determines whether the current time enters or is about to enter the limited time. period.
10. The device of claim 6 wherein said input module is further for:

    If the current time reaches the preset time before the start time of the limited time, the playing time of the music or text reminder is about to end, and the file generated during the use is saved.
11. An electronic device having a time-limited use function, including:

    Processor, data storage unit, input unit;

    Wherein the processor is connected to the data storage unit and the input unit via a bus;

    a processor, configured to set a start time, an end time, and a repetition date corresponding to the start time and the end time; acquire the current time; determine whether the current time is within the limited time period; and wait for the current time to be within the limited time period, wait for the time The input unit enters a password to enter the system; the entered password is verified to determine whether to enter the system.
12. The device of claim 11 comprising:

    And a data storage unit connected to the processor for storing a preset time limit start time, an end time, and a repetition date corresponding to the start time and the end time; and storing the preset verification password.
13. The device of claim 11 comprising:

    A display unit is coupled to the processor for displaying the interface and ejecting a password input box to wait for a password before entering the system during the determination of the current time during the limited time.