Remote startup method and system

Abstract

The invention relates to a remote startup method and system. The method comprises the following steps: integrating an Internet of Things chip on a computer mainboard; connecting the Internet of Things chip with startup pins on a front panel connector; meanwhile, the Internet of Things chip is also connected with an Internet of Things platform or a mobile terminal; and when the Internet of Things chip receives a startup signal sent by the Internet of Things platform or the mobile terminal, the PWRBTN # signal is pulled down and then pulled up to realize startup. By means of the method, hardware awakening is more stable, the network environment is not limited, additional setting is not needed, operation is easy, operation can be achieved through equipment such as a mobile phone and a third-party Internet of Things platform, and the forced shutdown function can be achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of computer technology, and more specifically, to a remote startup method and system. Background Art

[0002] Remote Wake on LAN (WOL), commonly known as remote wake-up, is a function supported by many network cards. The realization of remote wake-up mainly involves sending a data packet in a special format to the target host. The MagicPacket software produced by AMD is used to generate the special data packet required for network wake-up, commonly known as Magic Packet. Although the MagicPacket format is only a technology developed and promoted by AMD and is not a world-recognized standard, it is still supported by many network card manufacturers, so many network cards with network wake-up function are compatible with it.

[0003] The currently used remote startup technologies are all based on the network, which has the following defects: 1. Network wake-up requires additional configuration; 2. Network wake-up needs to be in the same network; 3. Network wake-up is limited to the network environment; 4. Button startup cannot be unattended. A new remote startup method that can overcome the above defects is needed. Summary of the invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a remote startup method and a remote startup system in view of the above-mentioned defects of the prior art.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] A remote startup method is constructed, which includes the following steps:

[0007] Integrate the IoT chip on the computer motherboard: The IoT chip is connected to the power pin on the front panel connector;

[0008] At the same time, the IoT chip is also connected to the IoT platform or mobile terminal;

[0009] When the IoT chip receives a power-on signal from the IoT platform or mobile terminal, it pulls the PWRBTN# signal low and then high to start up.

[0010] The remote startup method of the present invention further comprises the steps of:

[0011] When the IoT chip receives a forced shutdown signal from the IoT platform or mobile terminal, it pulls down PWRBTN# for more than 4s to achieve forced shutdown.

[0012] In the remote power-on method of the present invention, the power-on pin on the front panel connector is also connected to a physical switch.

[0013] In the remote power-on method of the present invention, the Internet of Things chip is packaged into a jack that complies with F_PANEL.

[0014] In the remote startup method described in the present invention, the Internet of Things chip model used is: ESP32.

[0015] A remote startup system, characterized in that the system includes a computer motherboard, an Internet of Things chip, and an Internet of Things platform or a mobile terminal;

[0016] Integrate the Internet of Things chip on the computer motherboard: the Internet of Things chip is connected to the power-on pin on the front panel connector; and the Internet of Things chip is also connected to the Internet of Things platform or mobile terminal;

[0017] When the IoT chip receives a power-on signal from the IoT platform or mobile terminal, it pulls the PWRBTN# signal low and then high to start up.

[0018] In the remote power-on system described in the present invention, when the Internet of Things chip receives a forced shutdown signal sent by the Internet of Things platform or the mobile terminal, it pulls down PWRBTN# for more than 4s seconds to achieve forced shutdown.

[0019] In the remote power-on system of the present invention, the power-on pin on the front panel connector is also connected to a physical switch.

[0020] In the remote power-on system of the present invention, the Internet of Things chip is packaged into a socket that complies with F_PANEL.

[0021] In the remote startup system described in the present invention, the Internet of Things chip model used is: ESP32.

[0022] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: by applying the method of the present application, hardware wake-up is more stable, is not restricted by the network environment, does not require additional settings, is simple to operate, can be operated through devices such as mobile phones and third-party Internet of Things platforms, and can achieve a forced shutdown function. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work:

[0024] Figure 1This is a flow chart of a remote startup method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a system principle block diagram of a remote startup of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the system circuit connection of the remote startup of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the following will be described clearly and completely in combination with the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are partial embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0028] The remote startup method of the preferred embodiment of the present invention is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the following steps are included:

[0029] S01: Integrate the IoT chip on the computer motherboard: The IoT chip is connected to the power pin on the front panel connector; the IoT chip is also connected to the IoT platform or mobile terminal;

[0030] S02: When the IoT chip receives a power-on signal from the IoT platform or mobile terminal, it pulls down and then up the PWRBTN# signal to start up.

[0031] By applying the method of this application, hardware wake-up is more stable, is not restricted by the network environment, does not require additional settings, is easy to operate, can be operated through mobile phones and other devices as well as third-party Internet of Things platforms, and can achieve a forced shutdown function.

[0032] Preferably, the method further comprises the steps of:

[0033] When the IoT chip receives a forced shutdown signal from the IoT platform or mobile terminal, it pulls down PWRBTN# for more than 4s to achieve forced shutdown.

[0034] Preferably, the power-on pin on the front panel connector is also connected to a physical switch, and the physical switch is used as a daily power-on / off button for the computer.

[0035] Preferably, the IoT chip is packaged into a socket that complies with F_PANEL, so that the power-on pins can be directly plugged in and connected.

[0036] Preferably, the IoT chip model used is: ESP32, and other single-chip microcomputer chips may also be used. The model here is only for illustration and is not intended to be limiting.

[0037] A remote startup system, such as Figure 2 See also Figure 3 ,The system includes a computer motherboard, an IoT chip, and an IoT platform or a mobile terminal;

[0038] Integrate the IoT chip on the computer motherboard: The IoT chip is connected to the power pin on the front panel connector; the IoT chip is also connected to the IoT platform or mobile terminal;

[0039] When the IoT chip receives a power-on signal from the IoT platform or mobile terminal, it pulls the PWRBTN# signal low and then high to start up.

[0040] By applying the system of this application, hardware wake-up is more stable, is not restricted by the network environment, does not require additional settings, is easy to operate, can be operated through mobile phones and other devices as well as third-party Internet of Things platforms, and can realize the forced shutdown function.

[0041] Preferably, when the IoT chip receives a forced shutdown signal sent by the IoT platform or the mobile terminal, it pulls down PWRBTN# for more than 4s seconds to achieve forced shutdown.

[0042] Preferably, the power-on pin on the front panel connector is also connected to a physical switch, and the physical switch is used as a daily power-on / off button for the computer.

[0043] Preferably, the IoT chip is packaged into a socket that complies with F_PANEL, so that the power-on pins can be directly plugged in and connected.

[0044] Preferably, the IoT chip model used is: ESP32, and other single-chip microcomputer chips may also be used. The model here is only for illustration and is not intended to be limiting.

[0045] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or changes based on the above description, and all these improvements and changes should fall within the scope of protection of the appended claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A remote startup method, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Integrate the IoT chip on the computer motherboard: The IoT chip is connected to the power pin on the front panel connector; At the same time, the IoT chip is also connected to the IoT platform or mobile terminal; When the IoT chip receives a power-on signal from the IoT platform or mobile terminal, it pulls the PWRBTN# signal low and then high to start up.

2. The remote startup method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The method further comprises the steps of: When the IoT chip receives a forced shutdown signal from the IoT platform or mobile terminal, it pulls down PWRBTN# for more than 4s to achieve forced shutdown.

3. The remote startup method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power on pin on the front panel connector is also connected to a physical switch.

4. The remote startup method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The IoT chip is packaged into a socket that complies with F_PANEL.

5. The remote startup method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The IoT chip model used is: ESP32.

6. A remote startup system, characterized in that: The system includes a computer motherboard, an IoT chip, and an IoT platform or a mobile terminal; Integrate the Internet of Things chip on the computer motherboard: the Internet of Things chip is connected to the power-on pin on the front panel connector; and the Internet of Things chip is also connected to the Internet of Things platform or mobile terminal; When the IoT chip receives a power-on signal from the IoT platform or mobile terminal, it pulls the PWRBTN# signal low and then high to start up.

7. The remote startup system according to claim 6, characterized in that: When the IoT chip receives a forced shutdown signal sent by the IoT platform or the mobile terminal, it pulls down PWRBTN# for more than 4s to achieve forced shutdown.

8. The remote startup system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The power on pin on the front panel connector is also connected to a physical switch.

9. The remote startup system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The IoT chip is packaged into a socket that complies with F_PANEL.

10. The remote startup system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The IoT chip model used is: ESP32.

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