An audio mode switching method, device, equipment and computer readable medium

Abstract

The application discloses a sound effect mode switching method and device, equipment and computer readable medium, and relates to the field of intelligent furniture, comprising receiving a first volume adjustment instruction; in response to the first volume adjustment instruction, a volume adjustment interface is displayed and volume adjustment is performed, the volume adjustment interface comprises a volume adjustment area and an interface switching button, the interface switching button is used for switching a sound effect mode selection interface; an interface switching instruction acting on the interface switching button is received; in response to the interface switching instruction, the volume adjustment interface is switched to the sound effect mode selection interface; a sound effect mode selection instruction acting on the sound effect mode selection interface is received; in response to the sound effect mode selection instruction, the currently used sound effect mode is switched in the sound effect mode selection interface. The above method can solve the technical problem that the sound effect mode switching process is complicated to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of smart home appliances, and more particularly to a method, apparatus, device, and computer-readable medium for switching sound effect modes. Background Technology

[0002] Sound effects refer to the effects created by sound. They are noises or sounds added to the vocal cords to enhance the realism, atmosphere, or dramatic message of a scene. Sound effects can enhance the sound processing of artistic or other content in movies, video games, music, or other media.

[0003] Currently, the common method for switching sound effect modes usually requires users to bring up the settings menu during audio / video file playback and switch the sound effect mode within the settings menu. However, switching sound effect modes in the settings menu is cumbersome and requires some understanding of the settings menu to complete. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a method, apparatus, device, and computer-readable medium for switching sound effect modes, which solves the technical problem of cumbersome operation in the sound effect mode switching process.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a sound effect mode switching method, the method comprising:

[0006] Receive the first volume adjustment command;

[0007] In response to the first volume adjustment command, a volume adjustment interface is displayed and the volume is adjusted. The volume adjustment interface includes a volume adjustment area and an interface switching button. The interface switching button is used to switch the sound effect mode selection interface.

[0008] Receive an interface switching command applied to the interface switching button;

[0009] In response to the interface switching command, the volume adjustment interface is switched to the sound effect mode selection interface;

[0010] Receive a sound effect mode selection command applied to the sound effect mode selection interface;

[0011] In response to the sound effect mode selection command, the currently used sound effect mode is switched in the sound effect mode selection interface.

[0012] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a sound effect mode switching device, the device comprising:

[0013] A volume adjustment command receiving module is used to receive the first volume adjustment command;

[0014] A volume adjustment command response module is used to respond to the first volume adjustment command, display a volume adjustment interface and adjust the volume. The volume adjustment interface includes a volume adjustment area and an interface switching button. The interface switching button is used to switch the sound effect mode selection interface.

[0015] The interface switching instruction receiving module is used to receive interface switching instructions applied to the interface switching button.

[0016] The interface switching command response module is used to respond to the interface switching command and switch the volume adjustment interface to the sound effect mode selection interface;

[0017] The sound effect mode selection instruction receiving module is used to receive sound effect mode selection instructions applied to the sound effect mode selection interface.

[0018] The sound effect mode selection instruction response module is used to respond to the sound effect mode selection instruction and switch the currently used sound effect mode in the sound effect mode selection interface.

[0019] Thirdly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a sound effect mode switching device, including a processor and a memory;

[0020] The memory is used to store program code and transmit the program code to the processor;

[0021] The processor is used to execute the sound effect mode switching method as described in the first aspect according to the instructions in the program code.

[0022] Fourthly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a computer-readable medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the sound effect mode switching method as described in the first aspect.

[0023] The aforementioned sound effect mode switching method, apparatus, device, and computer-readable medium, by receiving and responding to a first volume adjustment command, displaying a volume adjustment interface and adjusting the volume (the volume adjustment interface includes a volume adjustment area and an interface switching button for switching to a sound effect mode selection interface), then receiving and responding to an interface switching command acting on the interface switching button to switch the volume adjustment interface to a sound effect mode selection interface, and finally receiving and responding to a sound effect mode selection command acting on the sound effect mode selection interface, and switching the currently used sound effect mode in the sound effect mode selection interface, solves the technical problem of cumbersome operation during sound effect mode switching. By setting a volume adjustment area and an interface switching button for switching to the sound effect mode selection interface in the volume adjustment interface, the operation path for switching sound effect modes is reduced. Users can enter the sound effect mode selection interface while adjusting the volume, making operation convenient and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a sound effect mode switching method provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a volume adjustment interface provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a sound effect mode selection interface provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 A flowchart of another sound effect mode switching method provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a sound effect mode switching device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a sound effect mode switching device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The following description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate specific embodiments of the invention to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace parts and features of other embodiments. The scope of embodiments of the invention encompasses the entire scope of the claims and all available equivalents thereof. Throughout this document, each embodiment may be referred to individually or collectively with the term "invention," which is merely for convenience and, if more than one invention is disclosed, is not intended to automatically limit the scope of application to any single invention or inventive concept. Relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, without requiring or implying any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. For example, a first volume control instruction and a second volume control instruction are used to distinguish two different instructions. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed. The various embodiments in this document are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on its differences from other embodiments. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. For the structures, products, etc., disclosed in the embodiments, since they correspond to the disclosed parts, the descriptions are relatively simple; relevant details can be found in the method section.

[0031] In some related technologies, to simplify the cumbersome process of switching sound effect modes, the volume bar and sound effect mode information can be directly displayed on the interactive interface while the user adjusts the volume. Although this method is simple and fast, the interactive interface displays the volume bar and the accompanying sound effect mode selection information for the user to choose from every time the volume is adjusted. Usually, the user's need to adjust the volume is much greater than the need to adjust the sound effect mode. That is, the user does not need to select the sound effect mode every time the volume is adjusted. This results in the user receiving too much useless information during the volume adjustment process and may lead to accidental operation.

[0032] Therefore, this application provides a sound effect mode switching method, which can simplify the sound effect simulation switching process, avoid users receiving too much useless information, and avoid users making mistakes.

[0033] The sound effect mode switching method provided in this application embodiment can be executed by a sound effect mode switching device. This device can be implemented through software and / or hardware, and can consist of two or more physical entities, or a single physical entity. For example, the sound effect mode switching device can be a multimedia playback device such as a computer, mobile phone, tablet, television, or smart interactive flat panel.

[0034] Furthermore, the sound effect mode switching device includes an audio playback unit, which can be a speaker, headphones, loudspeakers, or amplifier. This audio playback unit converts the original sound signal from digital to analog and plays it back. With an audio playback unit, the sound effect mode switching device also has a sound effect mode switching function. Sound effect modes refer to the effects created by sound, which includes musical tones and sound effects. Sound effect modes generally include digital sound effects and environmental sound effects. Digital sound effects include three main categories: audio enhancement, audio transformation, and virtual audio. Audio enhancement includes audio correction functions such as noise removal, while audio transformation includes reverb, echo, EQ, and other content changes to the audio. Environmental sound effects mainly refer to processing sound to give it different spatial characteristics, such as a hall, opera house, cinema, cave, or stadium. Based on the aforementioned sound effects, sound effect modes can be categorized according to usage scenarios. In one embodiment, sound effect modes are divided into standard mode, music mode, and movie mode, etc. Standard mode refers to sound effects set for normal use, while music mode and movie mode refer to sound effects suitable for music playback and movie playback, respectively. The specific parameters used in each sound effect mode can be set by the technical staff behind the sound effect mode switching device. In one embodiment, users can modify the parameters in each sound effect mode, and can also add and / or delete sound effect modes. Accordingly, the sound effect mode switching device has a sound effect mode switching function, which is used to switch the sound effect mode of the sound played by the audio playback device.

[0035] Furthermore, the sound effect mode switching device is also equipped with a display screen, which may or may not have touch functionality. This embodiment does not limit this. The display screen can display different interactive interfaces or display the video played by the sound effect mode switching device according to the control of the sound effect mode switching device.

[0036] For ease of understanding, this embodiment uses a television set as an example to describe the sound effect mode switching device. A television set refers to a device that uses electronic technology to transmit moving images and audio signals. A television set can be configured with different sound effect modes according to different scenarios or different playback content, such as standard mode, music mode, and movie mode.

[0037] Furthermore, televisions can be controlled via remote control. A remote control is a device used to remotely control a television. It contains a central processing unit (CPU) that, during manufacturing, has codes corresponding to various remote control commands input into it. When a user operates the remote control, it sends the corresponding code to the television via shortwave wireless communication, thus controlling the television. Shortwave wireless communication includes infrared communication, wireless communication, and Bluetooth communication, among others.

[0038] In this embodiment, the method for switching sound effect modes is described using a remote control to control the switching of sound effect modes on a television as an example.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a sound effect mode switching method provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, the methods for switching sound effect modes include:

[0040] Step 101: Receive the first volume adjustment command.

[0041] Generally, televisions have the function of adjusting the volume of the audio and video being played. This function can be achieved through volume adjustment commands, which are commands used to adjust the volume used by the television when playing audio and video. A first volume adjustment command is a command that adjusts the volume and can bring up the relevant volume adjustment interface. Adjusting the volume includes increasing or decreasing the volume; that is, the first volume adjustment command can include both an increase and a decrease command. In one embodiment, the first volume adjustment command is issued by a remote control associated with the television, and the remote control has a first control button corresponding to the first volume adjustment command. The first control button is a button on the remote control that can adjust the volume; it can be a physical button or a virtual button, and this embodiment does not limit this. In one embodiment, the first control button includes a volume increase button and a volume decrease button, corresponding to the increase and decrease commands, respectively. When the first control button is a physical button, some remote controls integrate the volume increase and volume decrease buttons into a single physical button, with one end of the physical button corresponding to the increase command and the other end corresponding to the decrease command. For example, a user can adjust the volume of the TV using a remote control associated with the TV. When the user presses the first control button on the remote control, the remote control sends a volume adjustment command to the TV according to the user's operation. When the TV receives the volume adjustment command, it determines that there is no interface related to volume adjustment or sound effect adjustment currently displayed, and determines that it has received the first volume adjustment command.

[0042] Step 102: In response to the first volume adjustment command, display the volume adjustment interface and adjust the volume. The volume adjustment interface includes a volume adjustment area and an interface switching button. The interface switching button is used to switch the sound effect mode selection interface.

[0043] Upon receiving a first volume adjustment command from the remote control, the television responds by displaying a volume adjustment interface and adjusting the volume according to the command. This volume adjustment interface, which displays content relevant to volume control, can be customized as needed. In one embodiment, the volume adjustment interface displays the currently used volume value. The volume value indicates the volume level; a higher value indicates a higher volume, and a lower value indicates a lower volume. The presentation of the volume value is not limited in this embodiment. For example, it could display the volume value using a combination of bar charts and numbers, where a higher number indicates a higher bar chart. Alternatively, it could display the volume value using a combination of circular bars and numbers, showing the relationship between the current volume value and the maximum volume value. In another embodiment, the volume adjustment interface may also optionally display a volume indicator to measure the volume level. This is because excessively high volumes can increase the risk of ear damage; therefore, a volume indicator helps users determine if the current volume is too high. The presentation method used for volume prompts is not limited in this embodiment. For example, if the volume value exceeds a set threshold, it is determined that the volume is too high. Therefore, the text "Current volume too high" can be displayed in the volume adjustment interface to provide a prompt. Another example is adding a background color to the displayed volume value. When the volume value is less than the set threshold, the background color is blue-green. When the volume value exceeds the threshold, the background color changes from blue-green to red, and the higher the volume value, the closer the background color is to red, thus serving as a prompt. It is understood that the thresholds mentioned above can be set according to actual conditions.

[0044] In this embodiment, the volume adjustment interface also displays a virtual button for triggering the sound effect mode switching function, and this virtual button is denoted as the interface switching button. Triggering the sound effect mode switching function can also be understood as switching the sound effect mode selection interface. Exemplarily, the presentation method of the interface switching button is not limited in this embodiment. For example, when controlling the sound effect mode switching via a remote control, the style displayed by the interface switching button corresponds to the button on the remote control that can switch the sound effect mode selection interface. Alternatively, the interface switching button may be displayed using a pre-set style. In this embodiment, sound effect mode switching via a remote control is used as an example. In this embodiment, the button on the remote control corresponding to the interface switching button is denoted as the second control button. For example, when the right-hand button on the remote control is set as the second control button, the style displayed by the interface switching button is ">". When the user operates the right-hand button on the remote control, the interface switching button can be triggered. It is understood that the style displayed by the interface switching button can also be other forms, and this embodiment is not limited in this regard. For example, the displayed style can be "<", in which case the button on the remote control corresponding to the interface switching button is the left-hand button. It is understood that the second control button can be a physical button or a virtual button, and the embodiment does not limit this.

[0045] Furthermore, when displaying the volume adjustment interface, the volume value also needs to be adjusted according to the first volume adjustment command. The specific adjustment rules are not limited in this embodiment. For example, each time the user presses the volume up button, the TV increases the volume value by 1.

[0046] For example, Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a volume adjustment interface provided in an embodiment of this application, with reference to... Figure 2 Upon receiving the first volume adjustment command, the display shows... Figure 2 The volume adjustment interface shown allows for volume adjustment. It displays a volume adjustment area and an interface switching button. The volume adjustment area displays the volume value using a combination of a circular bar and numbers. The circular bar shows the percentage of the current volume relative to the maximum volume, and the current volume is displayed as a number in the center of the circular bar. The background color of the circular bar changes according to the volume value. Figure 2 This example uses gray, but in practice, other background colors can also be set. Figure 2 In the middle, the style displayed by the interface switching button is ">".

[0047] Step 103: Receive the interface switching command applied to the interface switching button.

[0048] A screen switching command refers to an instruction to switch the volume adjustment interface to the sound effect mode selection interface. In one embodiment, the screen switching command is issued by a remote control associated with the television, and the remote control is equipped with a second control button corresponding to the screen switching command. For example, the right-click button on the remote control is the second control button. When the right-click button is selected by the user (e.g., by clicking the right-click button), the remote control sends a right-click signal to the television. The television determines that the second control button has been selected based on this signal, and thus determines that the screen switching button corresponding to the right-click button has been triggered, i.e., it receives the screen switching command acting on the screen switching button. Optionally, when the television determines that the second control button has been selected, it first determines whether the volume adjustment interface is currently displayed. If the volume adjustment interface is displayed, it determines that the screen switching command has been received. If the second control button is triggered on the remote control when the television is not displaying the volume adjustment interface, the screen switching button cannot be triggered, and the television performs other functions of the second control button.

[0049] Step 104: In response to the interface switching command, switch the volume adjustment interface to the sound effect mode selection interface.

[0050] The sound effect mode selection interface refers to the interface used to select sound effect modes. The specific content displayed on this interface can be set according to actual conditions. In one embodiment, the sound effect mode selection interface includes a sound effect mode selection area and a sound effect mode description area. The sound effect mode selection area displays multiple selectable sound effect modes, and the sound effect mode description area displays a description of the sound effect mode corresponding to the currently used sound effect mode. For example, the sound effect mode selection area displays all sound effect modes, and the currently selected sound effect mode is highlighted. Alternatively, the sound effect mode selection interface highlights the currently selected sound effect mode and also displays two sound effect modes adjacent to the current sound effect mode. When the user switches sound effect modes, they switch from the adjacent sound effect modes. After switching, since the current sound effect mode changes, the adjacent sound effect modes also change. In one embodiment, Figure 3 This is an example diagram of the sound effect mode selection interface provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 3 In the sound effect mode selection area, three sound effect modes are displayed, aligned vertically. The currently selected sound effect mode is highlighted in the center. It's understood that other sound effect modes are not temporarily displayed in the selection area. Furthermore, when a specific sound effect mode is in use, a description of that mode is displayed in the sound effect mode description area to help the user understand the mode clearly. For example... Figure 3If the currently selected sound effect mode is music mode, the sound effect mode description area will display the explanation of music mode, "Restore sound quality with high assurance effect". It should be understood that the content of the explanation of each sound effect mode is not limited to specific examples.

[0051] For example, in response to an interface switching command, the volume control interface is switched to the sound effect mode selection interface. Switching can be understood as turning off the volume control interface and displaying the sound effect mode selection interface. It is understood that the display location of the sound effect mode selection interface is not limited in this embodiment; it can be displayed in the same location as the volume control interface, or it can be displayed in a different location.

[0052] Furthermore, when responding to an interface switching command, besides closing the volume control interface and displaying the sound effect mode selection interface, it is also possible to not close the volume control interface, but instead minimize the volume control interface and display the sound effect mode selection interface on one side of the volume control interface, or not minimize the volume control interface and directly display the sound effect mode selection interface on the side of the volume control interface. For example, in one embodiment, when the television receives an interface switching command while the volume control interface is displayed, in such a way... Figure 2 The right side of the volume adjustment interface is displayed. Figure 3 The aforementioned sound effect mode selection interface.

[0053] It's understandable that displaying the volume adjustment interface and then receiving an interface switching command is just an illustrative description. In actual applications, multiple volume adjustment commands can be received before receiving the interface switching command, thus adjusting the TV volume to the user's desired level. In practice, the user can also choose not to issue an interface switching command; in this case, there's no need to switch the volume adjustment interface to the sound effect mode selection interface.

[0054] Step 105: Receive the sound effect mode selection command applied to the sound effect mode selection interface.

[0055] The sound effect mode selection command is used to select a sound effect mode in the sound effect mode selection interface. The triggering method of the sound effect mode selection command is related to the switching rules of the sound effect modes. For example, if the selectable sound effect modes in the sound effect mode selection interface are arranged vertically and switched in the order of arrangement, then the sound effect modes can be switched by selecting upwards and downwards. In this case, the sound effect mode selection command includes both upward and downward selection commands. The sound effect mode selection interface may display virtual buttons corresponding to the upward and downward selection commands to guide the user on how to switch sound effect modes. As another example, when the sound effect modes are switched sequentially, the selection of sound effect modes includes both sequential and reverse selection. For instance, when the sound effect modes are arranged vertically, sequential selection selects the next sound effect mode as the new sound effect mode, while reverse selection selects the previous sound effect mode as the new sound effect mode. For example, the sound effect mode selection interface displays all sound effect modes. When the sound effect mode switching rule is selection switching, the selection of sound effect modes includes up selection, down selection, left selection, and right selection. That is, the sound effect mode selection command can include up selection command, down selection command, left selection command, and right selection command. The third control button includes up selection button, down selection button, left selection button, and right selection button, which correspond to up selection of sound effect mode, down selection of sound effect mode, left selection of sound effect mode, and right selection of sound effect mode, respectively.

[0056] In one embodiment, the sound effect mode selection is controlled by a remote control, and the button on the remote control used to switch sound effect modes is designated as the third control button. It is understood that when virtual buttons are displayed on the sound effect mode selection interface, the virtual buttons correspond to the third control button. For example, the virtual buttons include an up selection button and a down selection button, corresponding to the up and down buttons on the remote control, respectively. The sound effect mode selection button can be a physical button or a virtual button; this embodiment does not limit this. For instance, a user can select the sound effect mode of a television using a remote control associated with the television. When the user operates the third control button on the remote control, the remote control sends a corresponding signal to the television based on the user's operation. When the television receives this signal, it determines that it has received a sound effect mode selection instruction based on the currently displayed sound effect mode selection interface.

[0057] Step 106: In response to the sound effect mode selection command, switch the currently used sound effect mode in the sound effect mode selection interface.

[0058] For example, responding to a sound effect mode selection command switches the sound effect mode and plays the audio and video according to the switched sound effect mode. For example, when responding to a sound effect mode selection command, the user's newly selected sound effect mode can be determined based on the command, and then the newly selected sound effect mode replaces the original sound effect mode, along with a new description of the sound effect mode. For example, in this embodiment, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the sound effect selection modes include sequential selection commands and reverse selection commands. The reverse selection command corresponds to the "∧" button on the remote control, while the sequential selection command corresponds to the "Ⅴ" button. When the TV displays the sound effect mode selection interface, the user can press the "∧" button on the remote control to send an upward signal to the TV. The TV then uses this signal to determine if it has received the reverse sequential selection command and will sequentially switch the sound effect mode back to the previous sound effect mode (i.e.,...). Figure 3 (Switching back to standard mode from the music mode) Correspondingly, when the user presses the "∨" button on the remote control, the TV will sequentially switch the sound effect mode to the next sound effect mode (i.e., ...). Figure 3 (Switch the music mode to movie mode).

[0059] Furthermore, if the user is not satisfied with the current sound effect mode after switching, they can operate the third control button on the remote control again to switch the sound effect mode again according to the switching order.

[0060] Specifically, in this embodiment, the switching process of sound effect modes is described using sequential switching as an example. In this case, step 106 includes steps 1061-1062:

[0061] Step 1061: Determine the switching order of sound effect modes according to the sound effect mode selection command.

[0062] The sound effect modes are arranged in a certain order, which may be a default order or an order based on usage frequency, etc., and this is not limited in this embodiment. When switching sound effect modes, they are switched in this order.

[0063] In this embodiment, the sound effect mode selection instructions include sequential switching instructions and reverse switching instructions. Different instructions can be triggered by different third control buttons. The television can determine whether it has received a sequential switching instruction or a reverse switching instruction based on the triggered third control button. Upon receiving a sequential switching instruction, the next sound effect mode is selected as the user's chosen sound effect mode according to the order of the selected mode. Upon receiving a reverse switching instruction, the previous sound effect mode is selected as the user's chosen sound effect mode according to the order of the selected mode.

[0064] Step 1062: Switch the currently used sound effect modes according to the switching order.

[0065] After determining the switching order of sound effect modes according to the sound effect mode selection command, the sound effect modes of the current TV are switched according to the determined switching order.

[0066] The aforementioned sound effect mode switching method receives and responds to a first volume adjustment command, displays a volume adjustment interface, and performs volume adjustment. The volume adjustment interface includes a volume adjustment area and an interface switching button for switching to the sound effect mode selection interface. Then, it receives and responds to an interface switching command applied to the interface switching button, switching the volume adjustment interface to the sound effect mode selection interface. Finally, it receives and responds to a sound effect mode selection command applied to the sound effect mode selection interface, switching the currently used sound effect mode within the sound effect mode selection interface. This technique eliminates the need to access the settings menu to switch sound effect modes during audio / video file playback; simply triggering the interface switching button brings up the sound effect mode selection interface. This reduces the operational path for switching sound effect modes. Users can access the sound effect mode selection interface while adjusting the volume, making operation convenient and improving user experience. Furthermore, when users only need to adjust the volume, the sound effect mode selection interface does not need to be displayed. This avoids displaying excessive sound effect mode selection information during volume adjustment, thus minimizing the amount of useless information received by the user and preventing accidental selection of sound effect modes during volume adjustment.

[0067] Figure 4 The flowchart illustrates another sound effect mode switching method provided in this embodiment of the invention, which is a further specification based on the above embodiment.

[0068] In this embodiment, the first volume adjustment command, the interface switching command, and the sound effect mode selection command are all issued by the associated external control device. The first volume adjustment command corresponds to the first control button on the external control device, the interface switching button that triggers the interface switching command corresponds to the second control button on the external control device, and the sound effect mode selection command corresponds to the third control button on the external control device. The external control device refers to a device that establishes a wired or wireless connection with the sound effect mode switching device to control it. The control content may include volume adjustment and sound effect mode switching. In this embodiment, a remote control is used as an example of the external control device. The remote control is equipped with a first control button corresponding to the first volume adjustment command, a second control button corresponding to the interface switching command, and a third control button corresponding to the sound effect mode selection command. In practical applications, the external control device can also be other devices.

[0069] like Figure 4 The specific process of the sound effect mode switching method is as follows:

[0070] Step 201: Receive the first volume adjustment command.

[0071] When the user operates the first control button on the remote control, it sends a corresponding signal to the TV. The TV then determines that it has received the first volume adjustment command based on this signal.

[0072] Step 202: In response to the first volume adjustment command, display the volume adjustment interface and adjust the volume. The volume adjustment interface includes a volume adjustment area and an interface switching button. The interface switching button is used to switch the sound effect mode selection interface.

[0073] Step 203: Determine whether a third volume adjustment command applied to the volume adjustment interface or an interface switching command applied to the interface switching button is received within a first preset time. If no third volume adjustment command applied to the volume adjustment interface or an interface switching command applied to the interface switching button is received within the first preset time, proceed to step 204. If a third volume adjustment command is received within the first preset time, proceed to step 205. If an interface switching command is received within the first preset time, proceed to step 206.

[0074] The third volume adjustment command refers to the command to adjust the volume when the volume adjustment interface is displayed. The triggering and response methods of the third volume adjustment command are similar to those of the first volume adjustment command, except that the first volume adjustment command can bring up the volume adjustment interface, while the third volume adjustment command does not require bringing up the volume adjustment interface.

[0075] Furthermore, the first preset time is a period of time that begins when the TV displays the volume adjustment interface. The duration of the first preset time can be set according to actual conditions. After the volume adjustment interface is displayed and the volume is adjusted according to the first volume adjustment command, the timer starts, and it is determined whether a third volume adjustment command or an interface switching command is received within the first preset time. If a third volume adjustment command is received within the first preset time, it means that the user wants to control the volume again, therefore, step 205 is executed. If the TV receives an interface switching command within the first preset time, it means that the user wants to switch the TV's sound effect mode, therefore, step 206 is executed. If no third volume adjustment command or interface switching command is received within the first preset time, it means that the user has not operated the remote control, therefore, step 204 is executed.

[0076] Step 204: Cancel the display of the volume control interface. This process is now complete.

[0077] If the TV does not receive a third volume adjustment command or interface switching command, the user does not need to adjust the TV's volume or sound effect mode. In this case, the TV will cancel the display of the volume adjustment interface and end the process.

[0078] Step 205: Adjust the volume in response to the third volume adjustment command, and repeat step 203.

[0079] If a third volume adjustment command is received, it indicates that the user continues to adjust the TV volume. The volume is then adjusted according to the third volume adjustment command. After adjustment, step 203 is executed again. Furthermore, the process of adjusting the TV volume according to the third volume adjustment command is the same as the process of adjusting the volume according to the first volume adjustment command. Refer to the relevant content on adjusting the volume according to the first volume adjustment command. After the volume adjustment is completed, step S203 can be executed again, awaiting the user's next operation.

[0080] Step 206: In response to the interface switching command, switch the volume adjustment interface to the sound effect mode selection interface. Proceed to step 207.

[0081] If the user operates the second control button corresponding to the interface switching button on the remote control within the first preset time, the remote control sends an interface switching command to the TV. After receiving the interface switching command, the TV responds, confirms that the interface switching button has been triggered, and switches the volume adjustment interface to the sound effect mode selection interface.

[0082] Step 207: Determine whether a sound effect mode selection command has been received within the second preset time. If a sound effect mode selection command is received within the second preset time, proceed to step 208; if no sound effect mode selection command is received within the second preset time, proceed to step 209.

[0083] Furthermore, the second preset time is a period of time that begins when the sound effect mode selection interface is first displayed. The duration of the second preset time can be set according to actual conditions. After the sound effect mode selection interface is displayed, the timer starts, and it is determined whether a sound effect mode selection command is received within the second preset time. If a sound effect mode selection command is received within the second preset time, it means that the user wants to switch the sound effect mode, so step 208 is executed. If no sound effect mode selection command is received within the second preset time, it means that the user has not operated the remote control, and step 209 is executed.

[0084] Step 208: In response to the sound effect mode selection command, switch the currently used sound effect mode in the sound effect mode selection interface.

[0085] After performing this step, you can return to step 207.

[0086] Step 209: Cancel the display of the sound effect mode selection interface.

[0087] If no sound effect mode selection command is received within the second preset time, it means that the user no longer needs to adjust the TV volume or sound effect mode. At this time, the TV will cancel the display of the sound effect mode selection interface and end the process.

[0088] As mentioned above, after displaying the volume adjustment interface and the sound effect mode selection interface, it can determine whether to close the interface or determine the subsequent display content based on the user's operation or the preset duration. The interaction method is simple and improves the user experience.

[0089] Based on the above embodiments, after the television displays the sound effect mode selection interface, it can switch back to the volume adjustment interface regardless of whether a sound effect mode selection command has been received. In this case, after step 206 or step 208, the process may further include: determining whether it is necessary to return to the volume adjustment interface. If yes, the sound effect mode selection interface is switched back to the volume adjustment interface; otherwise, the sound effect mode selection interface is de-displayed.

[0090] In this embodiment, a timer starts when the audio mode selection interface is displayed, and it is determined whether it is necessary to return to the volume adjustment interface within a third preset time. If so, the audio mode selection interface is switched back to the volume adjustment interface. If it is not necessary to return to the volume adjustment interface when the third preset time is reached, the audio mode selection interface is de-displayed. The duration of the third preset time can be set according to actual conditions, such as the third preset time being the same as the second preset time.

[0091] In this embodiment, determining whether to return to the volume control interface may include the following methods:

[0092] Option 1: Determine if a return command has been received. If a return command has been received, then in response to the command, switch the sound effect mode selection interface back to the volume adjustment interface and repeat step 203. Otherwise, cancel the display of the sound effect mode selection interface.

[0093] In one embodiment, the remote control issues the interface return command. The button on the remote control used to trigger the interface return command is designated as the fourth control button. This fourth control button can be a virtual button or a physical button. In another embodiment, the return button on the remote control is set as the fourth control button. When the user operates the fourth control button corresponding to the interface return command on the remote control, the remote control sends a signal corresponding to the return button to the television. The television determines that it has received the interface return command based on this signal.

[0094] Furthermore, when the fourth control button is selected, it first checks whether the sound effect mode selection interface is currently displayed. Only when the sound effect mode selection interface is displayed can the TV confirm that it has received the interface return command and switch from the sound effect mode selection interface to the volume adjustment interface. If the sound effect mode selection interface is not displayed, triggering the fourth control button on the remote control will not receive the interface return command, and the TV will execute other commands.

[0095] After returning to the volume control interface, repeat step 203 and wait for the user's next action.

[0096] For example, if the TV does not receive a return command within the third preset time, it means that the user does not need to return to the volume adjustment interface. At this time, the TV cancels the display of the sound effect mode selection interface and ends the process.

[0097] Option 2: Determine if the second volume adjustment command has been received. If the second volume adjustment command has been received, switch the sound effect mode selection interface back to the volume adjustment interface, adjust the volume, and repeat step 203. Otherwise, cancel the display of the sound effect mode selection interface and end the process.

[0098] The second volume adjustment command refers to the command to adjust the volume when the sound effect mode selection interface is displayed. The triggering and response methods of the second volume adjustment command are similar to those of the first volume adjustment command, except that the second volume adjustment command can bring up the volume adjustment interface and switch the sound effect mode selection interface back to the volume adjustment interface.

[0099] If a second volume adjustment command is received, it means the user wants to control the volume again. Therefore, the sound effect mode selection interface is switched back to the volume adjustment interface, the volume is adjusted, and step 203 is executed again, waiting for the user's next operation. If no second volume adjustment command is received, it means the user has not operated the remote control. The sound effect mode selection interface is then canceled, and the process ends.

[0100] As described above, the sound effect mode selection interface can be switched back to the volume adjustment interface through the second volume adjustment command or the interface return command. The switching process is simple and the switching method is flexible, which improves the user experience.

[0101] It should be noted that the above method embodiments are all described with a remote control as the control device. In practical applications, other methods can also be used, such as using physical buttons on the television set, allowing users to send commands to the television by operating the physical buttons. Alternatively, the television screen may have a touch function, allowing users to send commands to the television via the touch screen.

[0102] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a sound effect mode switching device provided in an embodiment of the present invention, with reference to... Figure 5 The device includes a volume adjustment command receiving module 300, a volume adjustment command response module 301, an interface switching command receiving module 302, an interface switching command response module 303, a sound effect mode selection command receiving module 304, and a sound effect mode selection command response module 305.

[0103] The volume adjustment command receiving module 300 is used to receive a first volume adjustment command; the volume adjustment command response module 301 is used to respond to the first volume adjustment command, display a volume adjustment interface and perform volume adjustment, the volume adjustment interface includes a volume adjustment area and an interface switching button, the interface switching button is used to switch the sound effect mode selection interface; the interface switching command receiving module 302 is used to receive an interface switching command acting on the interface switching button; the interface switching command response module 303 is used to respond to the interface switching command and switch the volume adjustment interface to the sound effect mode selection interface; the sound effect mode selection command receiving module 304 is used to receive a sound effect mode selection command acting on the sound effect mode selection interface; the sound effect mode selection command response module 305 is used to respond to the sound effect mode selection command and switch the currently used sound effect mode in the sound effect mode selection interface.

[0104] Based on the above embodiments, the sound effect mode switching device further includes: an interface return instruction receiving module, used to switch the volume adjustment interface to the sound effect mode selection interface, or, after switching the currently used sound effect mode in the sound effect mode selection interface, receive an interface return instruction; and an interface return module, used to switch the sound effect mode selection interface back to the volume adjustment interface in response to the interface return instruction.

[0105] Based on the above embodiments, the sound effect mode switching device further includes: a second volume adjustment command receiving module, used to switch the volume adjustment interface to the sound effect mode selection interface, or, after switching the currently used sound effect mode in the sound effect mode selection interface, receive a second volume adjustment command; and a second volume adjustment command response module, used to respond to the second volume adjustment command, switch the sound effect mode selection interface back to the volume adjustment interface, and perform volume adjustment.

[0106] Based on the above embodiments, the sound effect mode selection interface includes a sound effect mode selection area and a sound effect mode description area. The sound effect mode selection area displays multiple selectable sound effect modes, and the sound effect mode description area displays a description of the sound effect mode corresponding to the currently used sound effect mode.

[0107] Based on the above embodiments, the sound effect mode selection instruction response module 305 includes: a switching order determination unit, used to determine the switching order of sound effect modes according to the sound effect mode selection instruction; and a sound effect mode switching unit, used to switch the currently used sound effect mode according to the switching order.

[0108] Based on the above embodiments, the sound effect mode switching device further includes: a first interface cancellation display module, which is used to cancel the display of the volume adjustment interface after displaying the volume adjustment interface and adjusting the volume, and when no third volume adjustment command acting on the volume adjustment interface or an interface switching command acting on the interface switching button is received within a first preset time.

[0109] Based on the above embodiments, the sound effect mode switching device further includes: a first interface cancellation display module, used to cancel the display of the sound effect mode selection interface when no sound effect mode selection instruction is received within a second preset time.

[0110] Based on the above embodiments, the first volume adjustment command, the interface switching command, and the sound effect mode selection command are all issued by the associated external control device. The first volume adjustment command corresponds to the first control button of the external control device, the interface switching button that triggers the interface switching command corresponds to the second control button of the external control device, and the sound effect mode selection command corresponds to the third control button of the external control device.

[0111] The sound effect mode switching device provided above can be installed in a sound effect mode switching device. The sound effect mode switching device can be used to execute the sound effect mode switching method provided in any of the above embodiments, and has corresponding functions and beneficial effects.

[0112] It is worth noting that in the various embodiments of the sound effect mode switching device described above, the units and modules included are only divided according to functional logic, but are not limited to the above division, as long as the corresponding functions can be achieved; in addition, the specific names of each functional unit are only for easy differentiation and are not used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0113] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the sound effect mode switching device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. The sound effect mode switching device can be a multimedia playback device such as a television, mobile phone, or tablet. Figure 6 As shown, the sound effect mode switching device includes a processor 40, a memory 41, an input device 42, an output device 43, a display screen 44, and a communication device 45; the number of processors 40 in the sound effect mode switching device can be one or more. Figure 4 Taking a processor 40 as an example, the processor 40, memory 41, input device 42, output device 43, display screen 44, and communication device 45 in the sound effect mode switching device can be connected via a bus or other means. Figure 6 Taking the example of a connection between China and Israel via a bus.

[0114] The memory 41, as a computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store software programs, computer-executable programs, and modules, such as the program instructions / modules corresponding to the sound effect mode switching method in the embodiments of this application (e.g., the volume adjustment instruction receiving module, volume adjustment instruction response module, interface switching instruction receiving module, interface switching instruction response module, sound effect mode selection instruction receiving module, and sound effect mode selection instruction response module in the sound effect mode switching device). The processor 40 executes various functional applications and data processing of the sound effect mode switching device by running the software programs, instructions, and modules stored in the memory 41, thereby realizing the above-described sound effect mode switching method.

[0115] The memory 41 may primarily include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and at least one application program required for a given function; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the sound effect mode switching device. Furthermore, the memory 41 may include high-speed random access memory and non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk storage device, flash memory, or other non-volatile solid-state storage device. In some instances, the memory 41 may further include memory remotely located relative to the processor 40, which can be connected to the sound effect mode switching device via a network. Examples of such networks include, but are not limited to, the Internet, corporate intranets, local area networks, mobile communication networks, and combinations thereof.

[0116] Input device 42 can be used to receive input digital or character information, and to generate key signal inputs related to user settings and function control of the sound effect mode switching device. Output device 43 may include an audio playback device for converting and playing audio files played on the sound effect mode switching device into sound; output device 43 may include a display for converting and displaying audio files played on the sound effect mode switching device into images; output device 43 may also include a communication device for data communication with other devices, such as remote controls.

[0117] The aforementioned sound effect mode switching device includes a corresponding sound effect mode switching apparatus, which can be used to execute any sound effect mode switching method and has corresponding functions and beneficial effects.

[0118] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0119] Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention also provide a storage medium containing computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by a computer processor, are used to perform related operations in the sound effect mode switching method provided in any embodiment of the present application, and have corresponding functions and beneficial effects.

[0120] Those skilled in the art will understand that embodiments of this application may be provided as methods, systems, or computer program products.

[0121] Therefore, this application may take the form of a completely hardware embodiment, a completely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, this application may take the form of a computer program product implemented on one or more computer-usable storage media (including but not limited to disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) containing computer-usable program code. This application is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of this application. It should be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, produce implementations of the flowchart... Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing device to operate in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable storage medium produce an article of manufacture including instruction means, which are implemented in a process Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The functions specified in one or more boxes. These computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable apparatus to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus for implementing the process. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The steps of the function specified in one or more boxes.

[0122] In a typical configuration, a computing device includes one or more processors (CPUs), input / output interfaces, network interfaces, and memory. Memory may include non-persistent memory in computer-readable media, such as random access memory (RAM) and / or non-volatile memory, such as read-only memory (ROM) or flash RAM. Memory is an example of computer-readable media.

[0123] Computer-readable media includes both permanent and non-permanent, removable and non-removable media that can store information using any method or technology. Information can be computer-readable instructions, data structures, modules of programs, or other data. Examples of computer storage media include, but are not limited to, phase-change memory (PRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), other types of random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technologies, CD-ROM, digital versatile optical disc (DVD) or other optical storage, magnetic tape, magnetic magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other non-transferable medium that can be used to store information accessible by a computing device. As defined herein, computer-readable media does not include transient computer-readable media, such as modulated data signals and carrier waves.

[0124] It should also be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0125] Note that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention, the scope of which is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A method for switching sound effect modes, characterized in that, The method includes: Receive the first volume adjustment command; In response to the first volume adjustment command, a volume adjustment interface is displayed and the volume is adjusted. The volume adjustment interface includes a volume adjustment area and an interface switching button. The interface switching button is used to switch the sound effect mode selection interface. The sound effect mode selection interface is used to select a sound effect mode. Receive an interface switching command applied to the interface switching button; In response to the interface switching command, the volume adjustment interface is switched to the sound effect mode selection interface; Receive a sound effect mode selection command applied to the sound effect mode selection interface; In response to the sound effect mode selection command, the currently used sound effect mode is switched in the sound effect mode selection interface; The step of switching the volume adjustment interface to the sound effect mode selection interface, or, after switching the currently used sound effect mode in the sound effect mode selection interface, further includes: Receive the second volume adjustment command; In response to the second volume adjustment command, the sound effect mode selection interface is switched back to the volume adjustment interface, and the volume is adjusted. If no third volume adjustment command is received on the volume adjustment interface or the interface switching command is received on the interface switching button within a first preset time, the volume adjustment interface will be canceled.

2. The sound effect mode switching method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of switching the volume adjustment interface to the sound effect mode selection interface, or, after switching the currently used sound effect mode in the sound effect mode selection interface, further includes: Receive the command returned by the interface; In response to the interface return command, the sound effect mode selection interface is switched back to the volume adjustment interface.

3. The sound effect mode switching method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sound effect mode selection interface includes a sound effect mode selection area and a sound effect mode description area. The sound effect mode selection area displays multiple selectable sound effect modes, and the sound effect mode description area displays a description of the sound effect mode corresponding to the currently used sound effect mode.

4. The sound effect mode switching method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of switching the currently used sound effect mode in the sound effect mode selection interface in response to the sound effect mode selection command includes: The switching order of sound effect modes is determined according to the sound effect mode selection command; Switch the currently used sound effect mode according to the switching order described.

5. The sound effect mode switching method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After switching the volume adjustment interface to the sound effect mode selection interface, the method further includes: If the sound effect mode selection instruction is not received within the second preset time, the sound effect mode selection interface will be canceled.

6. The sound effect mode switching method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first volume adjustment command, the interface switching command, and the sound effect mode selection command are all issued by the associated external control device. The first volume adjustment command corresponds to the first control button of the external control device, the interface switching button that triggers the interface switching command corresponds to the second control button of the external control device, and the sound effect mode selection command corresponds to the third control button of the external control device.

7. A sound effect mode switching device, characterized in that, The device includes: A volume adjustment command receiving module is used to receive the first volume adjustment command; A volume adjustment command response module is used to respond to the first volume adjustment command, display a volume adjustment interface and perform volume adjustment. The volume adjustment interface includes a volume adjustment area and an interface switching button. The interface switching button is used to switch the sound effect mode selection interface. The sound effect mode selection interface is used to select a sound effect mode. The interface switching instruction receiving module is used to receive interface switching instructions applied to the interface switching button. The interface switching command response module is used to respond to the interface switching command and switch the volume adjustment interface to the sound effect mode selection interface; The sound effect mode selection instruction receiving module is used to receive sound effect mode selection instructions applied to the sound effect mode selection interface. The sound effect mode selection command response module is used to respond to the sound effect mode selection command and switch the currently used sound effect mode in the sound effect mode selection interface; It also includes a second volume adjustment command receiving module, used to receive a second volume adjustment command after switching the volume adjustment interface to the sound effect mode selection interface, or after switching the currently used sound effect mode in the sound effect mode selection interface; in response to the second volume adjustment command, to switch the sound effect mode selection interface back to the volume adjustment interface and perform volume adjustment. The first interface cancels the display module. After displaying the volume adjustment interface and adjusting the volume, if no third volume adjustment command or interface switching command is received on the volume adjustment interface or the interface switching button within a first preset time, the display of the volume adjustment interface is canceled.

8. A sound effect mode switching device, characterized in that, Including the processor and memory; The memory is used to store program code and transmit the program code to the processor; The processor is configured to execute the sound effect mode switching method according to any one of claims 1 to 6 according to the instructions in the program code.

9. A computer-readable medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the program is executed by the processor, it implements the sound effect mode switching method as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

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