Standby method for notebook computer, notebook computer

Abstract

The application relates to the power-on management technical field of the reinforced notebook field, and discloses a notebook computer which comprises a computer body, a radio frequency card, a radio frequency chip and a power management chip, the computer body comprises a display part and a keyboard part; the radio frequency card is arranged at the end of the display part; the radio frequency chip comprises a radio frequency induction circuit, the radio frequency induction circuit is installed on the keyboard part, the radio frequency card is in position correspondence with the radio frequency induction circuit, and the radio frequency induction circuit is used for receiving information of the radio frequency card; the power management chip communicates with the radio frequency chip, and the power management chip is used for enabling the computer body to enter a standby state. According to the cooperation of the radio frequency card and the radio frequency chip, the computer body enters the standby state in the form of identifying a radio frequency signal. Compared with the simple high-low level output of a Hall sensor circuit, the application can improve the stability of entering the standby state. The application further discloses a standby method for the notebook computer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of power-on management technology in the field of ruggedized laptops, for example to a standby method for a laptop computer and a laptop computer. Background Technology

[0002] During the use of ruggedized laptops, laptops typically have a lid-open standby function. This function is usually implemented through a Hall sensor. A magnet is usually placed in the center above the display screen, and the Hall sensor circuit is placed below the keyboard and directly opposite the magnet. When the laptop is not closed, the Hall sensor circuit outputs a high level due to the pull-up resistor. When the laptop is closed, the Hall sensor contacts the magnet, pulling the signal low. The power management chip detects the low signal and puts the laptop into standby mode. However, in actual use and testing, it was found that the Hall sensor would occasionally pull the signal low for a period of time for no apparent reason, causing the laptop to enter standby mode.

[0003] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0005] This disclosure provides a standby method for a laptop computer, which uses radio frequency signals to enable the computer to enter a standby state, rather than simply using high or low voltage levels, thereby improving the stability of entering the standby state.

[0006] In some embodiments, the laptop computer includes a computer body, an RFID card, an RFID chip, and a power management chip. The computer body includes a display section and a keyboard section. The RFID card is disposed at the end of the display section. The RFID chip includes an RFID sensing circuit, which is installed in the keyboard section. The RFID card corresponds to the position of the RFID sensing circuit, and the RFID sensing circuit is used to receive information from the RFID card. The power management chip communicates with the RFID chip and is used to put the computer body into a standby state.

[0007] Optionally, after receiving the information from the RFID card, the RF chip sends a first signal to the power management chip via the IIC communication protocol; after receiving the first signal, the power management chip puts the computer into standby mode.

[0008] Optionally, the RF chip is the FM17550 RF chip.

[0009] Optionally, the RF chip can be configured with resistors and capacitors to change the RF sensing distance and adjust the standby sensitivity of the computer case cover.

[0010] Optionally, the power management chip is an EC chip.

[0011] Optionally, the display unit and the keyboard unit are hinged together, with the RF card located at the end of the display unit away from the keyboard unit; the RF sensing circuit is located at the end of the keyboard unit away from the display unit.

[0012] Optionally, with the computer body in the closed position, the RFID chip identifies the RFID card information.

[0013] In some embodiments, the standby method for a laptop computer includes: setting an RF card on the display section of the computer body and setting a configuration circuit for an RF chip FM17550 on the keyboard section of the computer body, so that the positions of the RF card and the RF chip correspond; the standby method includes: when the laptop is closed, the RF chip identifies the information of the RF card and sends a first signal; the power management chip receives the first signal and puts the computer body into a standby state.

[0014] Optionally, the RF chip communicates with the power management chip via the IIC communication protocol.

[0015] Optionally, the RF chip can be configured with resistors and capacitors to change the RF sensing distance and adjust the standby sensitivity of the computer case cover.

[0016] The standby method and the laptop computer provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0017] This disclosure utilizes the cooperation of an RFID card and an RFID chip to induce a standby state in a computer by recognizing RFID signals. Specifically, an RFID card is placed at the end of the laptop's display, and a configuration circuit based on the RFID chip is placed below the laptop keyboard and directly opposite the RFID card. When the laptop is closed, the RFID chip can recognize the information on the RFID card. The RFID chip communicates with the power management chip, transmitting information to the power management chip to induce a standby state in the laptop. Compared to Hall effect sensor circuits that simply output high and low levels, this disclosure improves the stability of entering the standby state.

[0018] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0019] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the disclosed laptop computer;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the communication between the radio frequency chip and the power management chip disclosed in this publication.

[0022] 10: Radio frequency card; 20: Radio frequency chip; 30: Power management chip. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0024] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0025] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0026] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0027] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0028] The term "correspondence" can refer to an association or binding relationship. The correspondence between A and B means that there is an association or binding relationship between A and B.

[0029] Combination Figure 1 The laptop computer includes the computer body, RF card 10, RF chip 20 and power management chip 30.

[0030] The computer body includes a display unit and a keyboard unit, which are hinged together. An RFID card 10 is disposed at the end of the display unit. An RFID chip 20 includes an RFID sensing circuit, which is mounted on the keyboard unit. The RFID card 10 corresponds to the position of the RFID sensing circuit, which receives information from the RFID card 10.

[0031] Specifically, the RFID card 10 is located at the end of the display unit away from the keyboard; the RFID sensing circuit is located at the end of the keyboard unit away from the display unit. When the computer is in the closed position, the RFID chip 20 identifies the information of the RFID card 10.

[0032] The power management chip 30 communicates with the radio frequency chip 20, and the power management chip 30 is used to put the computer into standby mode.

[0033] Optionally, after receiving the information from the RF card 10, the RF chip 20 sends a first signal to the power management chip 30 via the IIC communication protocol; after receiving the first signal, the power management chip 30 puts the computer into standby mode.

[0034] Optionally, the RF chip 20 is an FM17550 RF chip 20. The RF chip 20 adjusts the RF sensing distance by configuring resistors and capacitors, thereby regulating the standby sensitivity of the computer case cover. The FM17550 RF chip 20's method of adjusting the RF sensing distance by configuring resistors and capacitors is existing technology and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0035] Optionally, the power management chip 30 is an EC chip. As an example, the EC chip can be the IT8528 chip.

[0036] Optionally, this disclosure also provides a standby method for a laptop computer, including: setting an RFID card 10 on the display section of the computer body, and setting a configuration circuit for an RFID chip 20FM17550 on the keyboard section of the computer body, so that the positions of the RFID card 10 and the RFID chip 20 correspond. The standby method includes: when the laptop is closed, the RFID chip 20 identifies the information of the RFID card 10 and sends a first signal; the power management chip 30 receives the first signal and puts the computer body into a standby state.

[0037] Optionally, the RF chip 20 communicates with the power management chip 30 via the IIC communication protocol.

[0038] Optionally, the RF chip 20 can adjust the standby sensitivity of the computer case cover by configuring resistors and capacitors to change the RF sensing distance.

[0039] Understandably, the RF chip 20FM17550 has a configuration resistor-capacitor function. The FM17550 chip can change the RF sensing distance by configuring the resistors and capacitors, making the standby function of the cover more sensitive.

[0040] The present disclosure discloses a laptop computer and a standby method for the laptop computer. By using an RF card 10 and an RF chip 20 in conjunction, the computer enters a standby state by recognizing RF signals. Based on the RF chip 20FM17550, the RF sensing distance can be changed by configuring resistors and capacitors. Simultaneously, the RF chip 20 and the power management chip 30 communicate via the IIC protocol. Compared to a Hall sensor circuit that simply outputs high and low levels, this disclosure improves the stability of entering the standby state.

[0041] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of this disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, procedural, and other changes. 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. Moreover, the terminology used in this application is for describing embodiments only and is not intended to limit the claims. As used in the description of embodiments and claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to equally include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the term “and / or” as used in this application means including one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations thereof. Additionally, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variations "comprises" and / or "comprising" refer to the presence of stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, or apparatus that includes said element. In this document, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. For methods, products, etc., disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method section disclosed in the embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to the description of the method section.

[0042] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of this disclosure. 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.

[0043] The methods and products (including but not limited to devices and equipment) disclosed in the embodiments herein can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of units may be merely a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. In addition, the mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be through some interfaces, and the indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units. They may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to implement this embodiment according to actual needs. Furthermore, the functional units in the embodiments of this disclosure may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit.

[0044] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the blocks may occur in a different order than that shown in the drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. In the descriptions corresponding to the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different blocks may also occur in a different order than disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific order between different operations or steps. For example, two consecutive operations or steps may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. Each block in a block diagram and / or flowchart, and combinations of blocks in a block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A notebook computer, characterized by comprising: The application relates to a notebook computer, which comprises a computer body, a radio frequency card (10) and a radio frequency chip (20). The computer body comprises a display part and a keyboard part. The radio frequency card (10) is arranged at the end of the display part. The radio frequency chip (20) comprises a radio frequency induction circuit, which is arranged in the keyboard part. The radio frequency card (10) corresponds to the position of the radio frequency induction circuit. The radio frequency induction circuit is used for receiving the information of the radio frequency card (10). In the case of a box cover of the computer body, the radio frequency chip (20) identifies the information of the radio frequency card (10). The radio frequency chip (20) is an FM17550 radio frequency chip. The radio frequency chip (20) changes the radio frequency induction distance by configuring resistance and capacitance, and adjusts the standby sensitivity of the box cover of the computer body. The power management chip (30) communicates with the radio frequency chip (20). The power management chip (30) is used for making the computer body enter a standby state.

2. The notebook computer of claim 1, wherein After the radio frequency chip (20) receives the information of the radio frequency card (10), the radio frequency chip (20) sends a first signal to the power management chip (30) through an IIC communication protocol. After the power management chip (30) receives the first signal, the power management chip (30) makes the computer body enter a standby state.

3. The notebook computer of any one of claims 1-2, wherein The power management chip (30) is an EC chip.

4. The notebook computer of claim 1, wherein The display part is hinged to the keyboard part. The radio frequency card (10) is arranged at the end of the display part, which is far away from the keyboard part. The radio frequency induction circuit is arranged at the end of the keyboard part, which is far away from the display part.

5. A standby method for a notebook computer, comprising the following steps: A radio frequency card (10) is arranged at the display part of a computer body, and a radio frequency chip (20) FM17550 configuration circuit is arranged at the keyboard part of the computer body. The radio frequency card (10) corresponds to the position of the radio frequency chip (20). The radio frequency chip (20) changes the radio frequency induction distance by configuring resistance and capacitance, and adjusts the standby sensitivity of the box cover of the computer body. The standby method comprises the following steps: In the case of a notebook box cover, the radio frequency chip (20) identifies the information of the radio frequency card (10) and sends a first signal. The power management chip (30) receives the first signal and makes the computer body enter a standby state.

6. The standby method of claim 5, wherein The radio frequency chip (20) communicates with the power management chip (30) through an IIC communication protocol.

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