Control method and device

Abstract

The invention provides a control method and device to simplify operation, and relates to the technical field of media. In the method, a control device receives a first operation instruction, and the first operation instruction is used for adjusting the state of a first device or a second device. The control device receives first information from the first device, wherein the first information is used for indicating that the information source of the first device is the second device or the information source of the first device is not the second device. Wherein the control equipment is in communication connection with the first equipment, and the control equipment is in communication connection with the second equipment. And the control equipment sends a second operation signaling to the first equipment or the second equipment based on the first information, and the second operation signaling is determined based on the first operation instruction. Based on the scheme, the control equipment can be in communication connection with the first equipment, and the control equipment can be in communication connection with the second equipment, so that the first equipment and the second equipment can be respectively controlled through one control equipment, and the operation can be simplified.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of media technology, and more particularly to a control method and apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, when watching live TV using a television set or set-top box, users need to control the television with the television remote and the set-top box with the set-top box remote. This requires users to use two remotes and distinguish when to use each, causing considerable inconvenience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a control method and apparatus to simplify operation.

[0004] Firstly, a control method is provided. This method can be executed by a control device. Unless otherwise specified, "control device" in this application can refer to the control device itself (e.g., a remote control), a component within the control device (e.g., a processor, chip, or chip system), or a logic module or software capable of implementing all or part of the functions of the control device. The method includes: the control device acquiring a first operation instruction, the first operation instruction being used to adjust the state of a first device or a second device; the control device receiving first information from the first device, the first information being used to indicate that the signal source of the first device is the second device or that the signal source of the first device is not the second device; wherein the control device is communicatively connected to the first device and to the second device; and the control device sending a second operation signaling to the first device or the second device, the second operation signaling being determined based on the first operation instruction and the first information.

[0005] Based on the above scheme, the control device can communicate with the first device and with the second device, thereby enabling control of both devices through a single device, simplifying operation. The control device can adjust the state of either the first or second device based on the signal from the first device.

[0006] In one possible implementation, the first operation instruction is used to switch the signal source of the first device to the second device. The control device sends a second operation signaling to the second device, the second operation signaling being used to activate the second device, wherein the first information is used to indicate that the signal source of the first device is the second device.

[0007] Based on the above scheme, after switching the signal source of the first device to the second device, the control device can send a second operation signaling to the second device to start the second device, thereby reducing operations and eliminating the need to distinguish when to control the first device and when to control the second device.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the first operation instruction is used to switch the signal source of the first device to a non-second device. The control device sends a second operation signaling instruction to the second device, which is used to shut down the second device. The first information is used to indicate that the signal source of the first device is a non-second device.

[0009] Based on the above scheme, after switching the signal source of the first device to a non-second device, the control device can send a second operation signaling to the second device to turn off the set-top box, thereby reducing operations and eliminating the need to distinguish when to control the first device and when to control the second device.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the control device sends a second operation signaling message to the first device, the second operation signaling message being used to adjust the state of the first device. The first information indicates that the source of the information for the first device is not the second device.

[0011] Based on the above scheme, when the signal source of the first device is not the second device, the control device can send a second operation signaling to the first device to adjust the state of the first device. In this scheme, the control device can determine the control object based on the signal source of the first device, without needing to distinguish when to control the first device and when to control the second device.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the control device receives first status information representing the volume of the first device from a first device, and second status information representing the volume of the second device from a second device. The control device sends a second operation signaling to the first device and / or the second device. The first information indicates that the source of the signal for the first device is the second device, and the second operation signaling is determined based on the first and second status information.

[0013] Based on the above scheme, when the signal source of the first device is not the second device, the control device can send a second operation signaling to the first device and / or the second device to adjust the state of the first device and / or the second device. In this scheme, the control device can determine the control object based on the signal source of the first device, without needing to distinguish when it is necessary to control the first device and when it is necessary to control the second device.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the control device includes a button group for controlling the state of a first device and a second device. When the signal source for the first device is the second device, the button group is used to control the state of the first device and / or the second device. When the signal source for the first device is not the second device, the button group is used to control the state of the first device.

[0015] Based on the above scheme, the button group included in the control device can control the state of the first device and the state of the second device, so that the first device and the second device can be controlled simultaneously through a single button group, thus eliminating the need to distinguish when to control the first device and when to control the second device.

[0016] Secondly, a control method is provided. This method can be executed by a first device. Unless otherwise specified, "first device" in this application can refer to the first device itself (e.g., a television set), a component within the first device (e.g., a processor, chip, or chip system), or a logic module or software capable of implementing all or part of the functions of the first device. The method includes: the first device sending first information to a control device, the first information indicating whether the signal source of the first device is a second device or a non-second device; and receiving a second operation signaling command from the control device, the second operation signaling command being used to adjust the state of the first device. The control device is communicatively connected to both the first and second devices. The first device adjusts its state in response to the second operation signaling command.

[0017] In one possible implementation, before sending the first information to the control device, the first device receives a first operation instruction from the control device. The first operation instruction is used to switch the signal source of the first device to a device other than the second device, and the first information is used to indicate that the signal source of the first device is a device other than the second device. Alternatively, if the first operation instruction is used to switch the signal source of the first device to the second device, the first information is used to indicate that the signal source of the first device is the second device.

[0018] In one possible implementation, before receiving the second operation signaling from the control device, the first device sends first status information to the control device to characterize the volume of the first device.

[0019] Thirdly, a control method is provided. This method can be executed by a second device. Unless otherwise specified, "second device" in this application can refer to the second device itself (e.g., a set-top box), a component within the second device (e.g., a processor, chip, or chip system), or a logic module or software capable of implementing all or part of the functions of the second device. The method includes: the second device sending second state information representing the volume of the second device to a control device; receiving a second operation signaling command from the control device, the second operation signaling command being used to adjust the state of the second device; and the second device adjusting the state of the second device in response to the second operation signaling command.

[0020] Fourthly, a control method is provided. This method can be executed by a control system, which includes a control device as shown in the first aspect, a first device as shown in the second aspect, and a second device as shown in the third aspect. The control device is communicatively linked to the first device and communicatively connected to the second device. The method includes: the control device acquiring a first operation instruction, the first operation instruction being used to adjust the state of the first device or the second device. The control device is communicatively connected to the first device and communicatively connected to the second device. The first device sends first information to the control device, the first information indicating whether the signal source of the first device is the second device or whether the signal source of the first device is not the second device. Based on the first information, the control device sends a second operation signaling to the first device or the second device, the second operation signaling being determined based on the first operation instruction.

[0021] In one possible implementation, the first operation instruction is used to switch the signal source of the first device to the second device. When the first information indicates that the signal source of the first device is the second device, the control device sends a second operation signaling to the second device, which is used to activate the second device.

[0022] In one possible implementation, the first operation instruction is used to switch the signal source of the first device to a non-second device. When the first information indicates that the signal source of the first device is a non-second device, the control device sends a second operation signaling to the second device, which is used to shut down the second device.

[0023] In one possible implementation, when the first information indicates that the source of the first device is not the second device, the control device sends a second operation signaling to the first device, which is used to adjust the state of the first device.

[0024] In one possible implementation, a first device sends first status information, representing the volume of the first device, to a control device. A second device sends second status information, representing the volume of the second device, to the control device. When the first information indicates that the source of the signal for the first device is the second device, the control device sends a second operation signaling to the first device and / or the second device based on the first and second status information.

[0025] Fifthly, an apparatus is provided, including a processing module and a communication module.

[0026] The communication module is used to acquire a first operation instruction, which is used to adjust the state of a first device or a second device. The communication module is also used to receive first information from the first device, which indicates whether the signal source of the first device is the second device or a non-second device. The control device is communicatively connected to both the first and second devices. The processing module is used to determine a second operation signaling based on the first information. The second operation signaling is also determined based on the first operation instruction. The communication module is further used to send the second operation signaling to either the first or second device.

[0027] In one possible implementation, the first operation instruction is used to switch the signal source of the first device to the second device. Specifically, the communication module is used to send a second operation signaling command to the second device when the first information indicates that the signal source of the first device is the second device; the second operation signaling command is used to activate the second device.

[0028] In one possible implementation, the first operation instruction is used to switch the signal source of the first device to a non-second device. Specifically, the communication module is used to send a second operation signaling command to the second device when the first information indicates that the signal source of the first device is not the second device; the second operation signaling command is used to shut down the second device.

[0029] In one possible implementation, the communication module is specifically used to send a second operation signaling to the first device when the first information indicates that the source of the first device is not the second device. The second operation signaling is used to adjust the state of the first device.

[0030] In one possible implementation, the communication module is further configured to receive first status information representing the volume of the first device from the first device, and second status information representing the volume of the second device from the second device. Specifically, when the first information indicates that the source of the signal for the first device is the second device, the communication module is configured to send a second operation signaling to the first device and / or the second device based on the first and second status information.

[0031] In one possible implementation, the control device includes a button group for controlling the state of a first device and a second device. When the signal source for the first device is the second device, the button group is used to control the state of the first device and / or the second device. When the signal source for the first device is not the second device, the button group is used to control the state of the first device.

[0032] Sixthly, an apparatus is provided, including a processing module and a communication module.

[0033] The communication module is used to send first information to the control device, the first information indicating whether the signal source of the first device is the second device or whether the signal source of the first device is not the second device. The communication module is also used to receive a second operation signaling command from the control device, the second operation signaling command being used to adjust the state of the first device. The control device is communicatively connected to both the first and second devices. The processing module is used to adjust the state of the first device in response to the second operation signaling command.

[0034] In one possible implementation, the communication module is further configured to receive a first operation instruction from the control device before sending the first information to the control device. Wherein, the first operation instruction is used to switch the signal source of the first device to a non-second device, and the first information is used to indicate that the signal source of the first device is a non-second device. Alternatively, if the first operation instruction is used to switch the signal source of the first device to a second device, then the first information is used to indicate that the signal source of the first device is the second device.

[0035] In one possible implementation, the communication module is further configured to send first status information, representing the volume of the first device, to the control device before receiving the second operation signaling from the control device.

[0036] In a seventh aspect, an apparatus is provided, including a processing module and a communication module.

[0037] The communication module is used to send second status information, representing the volume of the second device, to the control device. The communication module is also used to receive a second operation signaling command from the control device, the second operation signaling command being used to adjust the status of the second device. The processing module is used to adjust the status of the second device in response to the second operation signaling command.

[0038] Eighthly, a control system is provided for performing the method as shown in the fourth aspect. Exemplarily, the control system includes a control device for performing the method shown in the first aspect, a first device for performing the method shown in the second aspect, and a second device for performing the method shown in the third aspect.

[0039] Ninthly, a communication device is provided for implementing the various methods described above. This communication device may be a control device as described in the first aspect, or a device including the control device, or a device included in the control device, such as a chip; or, the communication device may be a first device as described in the second aspect, or a device including the first device, or a device included in the first device, such as a chip; or, the communication device may be a second device as described in the third aspect, or a device including the second device, or a device included in the second device, such as a chip. The communication device includes modules, units, or means corresponding to the methods described above, which may be implemented in hardware, software, or by hardware executing corresponding software. The hardware or software includes one or more modules or units corresponding to the functions described above.

[0040] A tenth aspect provides a communication device, comprising: a processor and a communication interface; the communication interface being configured to communicate with a module outside the communication device; the processor being configured to execute a computer program or instructions to cause the method described in any of the preceding aspects to be executed. The communication device may be a control device as described in the first aspect, or a device including the control device, or a device included in the control device, such as a chip; or, the communication device may be a first device as described in the second aspect, or a device including the first device, or a device included in the first device, such as a chip; or, the communication device may be a second device as described in the third aspect, or a device including the second device, or a device included in the second device, such as a chip.

[0041] Eleventhly, a communication device is provided, comprising: at least one processor; the processor being configured to execute a computer program or instructions stored in a memory to implement the method described in any of the preceding aspects. The memory may be coupled to the processor, or may be independent of the processor. The communication device may be a control device as described in the first aspect, or a device including the control device, or a device included in the control device, such as a chip; or, the communication device may be a first device as described in the second aspect, or a device including the first device, or a device included in the first device, such as a chip; or, the communication device may be a second device as described in the third aspect, or a device including the second device, or a device included in the second device, such as a chip.

[0042] In a twelfth aspect, this application provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-readable instructions that, when read and executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform a method in any possible implementation of any of the first to fourth aspects described above.

[0043] In a thirteenth aspect, this application provides a computer program product that, when read and executed by a computer, causes the computer to perform a method in any possible implementation of any of the first to fourth aspects described above.

[0044] In a fourteenth aspect, this application provides a chip for reading a computer program stored in a memory to execute a method in any possible implementation of any of the first to fourth aspects described above.

[0045] It is understandable that the technical effects of aspects two through fourteen can be referenced from the technical effects of aspect one, and will not be elaborated here. Attached Figure Description

[0046] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a system architecture provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 2 An exemplary flowchart of a control method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 3A A schematic diagram of a control device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 3B A schematic diagram of yet another control device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0050] Figure 4 An exemplary flowchart of yet another control method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0051] Figure 5 An exemplary flowchart of yet another control method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 6 An exemplary flowchart of yet another control method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 7 An exemplary flowchart of yet another control method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0054] Figure 8 This is a functional schematic diagram of a control device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0055] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of an apparatus provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0056] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of another device provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0057] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The terminology used in the following embodiments is for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and is not intended to be a limitation of this application. As used in the specification and appended claims of this application, the singular expressions "a," "an," "the," "the," "the," and "this" are intended to also include expressions such as "one or more," unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that in the embodiments of this application, "one or more" refers to one, two, or more; "and / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships may exist; for example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone, where A and B can be singular or plural. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0058] References to "some embodiments" and the like in this specification mean that one or more embodiments of this application include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment. Therefore, phrases such as "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," "in still other embodiments," etc., appearing in different parts of this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments, but rather mean "one or more, but not all, embodiments," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and variations thereof mean "including but not limited to," unless otherwise specifically emphasized.

[0059] The "multiple" mentioned in the embodiments of this application refers to two or more. It should be noted that in the description of the embodiments of this application, terms such as "first" and "second" are used only for the purpose of distinguishing descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, nor should they be construed as indicating or implying order.

[0060] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the system architecture applicable to the embodiments of this application.

[0061] like Figure 1 As shown, the system architecture includes a control device 100, a first device 101, and a second device 102. The control device 100 can control the first device 101 and / or the second device 102. The first device 101 may have data display capabilities, and the second device 102 may have data processing capabilities. The first device 101 can communicate or interact with the second device 102.

[0062] In some possible scenarios, the first device 101 can be a display terminal that can present data to the user, such as a television, monitor, in-vehicle device, split-screen TV (TV end) or smart screen.

[0063] The second device 102 can be a terminal device with data processing capabilities. In this application embodiment, the terminal device can also be referred to as user equipment (UE), access terminal, user unit, user station, mobile station, mobile station, remote station, remote terminal, mobile device, user terminal, terminal, wireless communication device, user agent, or user device. In the embodiments of this application, the first device can be a set-top box, a split TV (box end), a smart mid-screen, a set-top box with a screen, a smart speaker, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, and a computer with wireless transceiver capabilities, etc.

[0064] The control device 100 can be a remote control.

[0065] Figure 1 In this configuration, the control device 100 and the first device 101 are connected via a communication connection. This communication connection can be Sparklink, Bluetooth, or Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi). The control device 100 can send commands to the first device 101 through this communication connection, and can also obtain the status of the first device 101 from the first device 101 through this communication connection.

[0066] Similarly, a communication connection exists between the control device 100 and the second device 102. This communication connection can be Sparklink, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. The control device 100 can send commands to the second device 102 through this communication connection, and can also obtain the status of the second device 102 from the second device 102 through this communication connection.

[0067] In the following text, we will use the control device 100 as a remote control, the first device 101 as a television set, and the second device 102 as a set-top box as examples for explanation.

[0068] Currently, when watching live TV using a television set or set-top box, users need to control the television with the television remote and the set-top box with the set-top box remote. This requires users to use two remotes and distinguish when to use each, causing considerable inconvenience.

[0069] Therefore, embodiments of this application provide a control method. In this method, the control device can be communicatively connected to a first device and to a second device, thereby enabling the control of both the first and second devices through a single control device.

[0070] See Figure 2 The following is an exemplary flowchart of a control method provided in an embodiment of this application, which may include the following steps:

[0071] S201, the remote control acquires the first operation command.

[0072] For example, a remote control can respond to a user's operation and acquire a first operation command. Exemplarily, the first operation command can be used to adjust the state of the controlled device.

[0073] In one possible scenario, the first operational command can instruct the controlled device. For example, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 3A The remote control may include two button areas: a TV button area and a set-top box button area. The TV button area may include a set of buttons for adjusting the TV's status, and the set-top box button area may include a set of buttons for adjusting the set-top box's status. By using the buttons for adjusting the TV's status, a first operation command can be obtained, indicating that the controlled device is the TV; similarly, by using the buttons for adjusting the set-top box's status, a first operation command can be obtained, indicating that the controlled device is the set-top box.

[0074] For example, the first operation command can be used to adjust the signal source of the television, i.e., the controlled device is the television. For instance, the first operation command can be used to adjust the signal source of the television to a set-top box. Alternatively, the first operation command can be used to adjust the signal source of the television to a non-set-top box. In one example, the buttons for adjusting the television's status may include two buttons for adjusting the television's signal source, one button for adjusting the signal source to a set-top box, and the other button for adjusting the signal source to a non-set-top box. In this example, when adjusting the television's signal source to a non-set-top box, the signal source can be further adjusted using buttons such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "+," or "-." In another example, the buttons for adjusting the television's status may include one button for adjusting the television's signal source. This single button can control the adjustment of the television's signal source, and the signal source can be further adjusted using buttons such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "+," or "-."

[0075] Optionally, in this article, "the signal source of the television is not a set-top box" can also be understood as "the signal source of the television is a third device." This third device can be the first device, or it can be any device other than the second device, such as a mobile phone or a game console.

[0076] For example, the first operation instruction can be used to adjust the state of the controlled device, such as adjusting the volume or channel of the controlled device. The first operation instruction can instruct the controlled device.

[0077] Based on the above Figure 3A The remote control shown is divided into a TV button area and a set-top box button area. Therefore, the remote control can accurately determine which device is being controlled based on the first operation command triggered by the user, thus achieving precise control.

[0078] In another possible scenario, the first operational instruction is used to adjust the status without instructing the controlled device. For example, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 3B The remote control may include a set of buttons for controlling a television and a set-top box. The remote control can obtain a first operation command through this set of buttons. For example, the remote control can obtain the first operation command in response to a user's operation on the set of buttons. In this embodiment, the set of buttons can be used to control both the television and the set-top box.

[0079] It should be understood that Figure 3B The example shown is a remote control containing one button group. In practice, the remote control may also contain two or more button groups, each of which can control both the television and the set-top box.

[0080] For example, the first operation command can be used to adjust the signal source. Optionally, since the set-top box does not have a signal source, if the first operation command is used to adjust the signal source, the remote control can default to the first operation command being used to adjust the signal source of the television; that is, the remote control can default to the television being controlled. For example, the first operation command can be used to adjust the television's signal source to the set-top box. Another example is that the first operation command can be used to adjust the television's signal source to a non-set-top box. In one example, such as... Figure 3B The button group shown may include two buttons for adjusting the signal source: one button for setting the signal source to a set-top box, and the other button for setting the signal source to a device other than a set-top box. In this example, when setting the signal source to a device other than a set-top box, the "Up," "Down," "Left," "Right," "+," or "-" buttons can be used to further adjust which device the TV's signal source is. In another example, such as... Figure 3BThe button group shown may include a button for adjusting the TV's signal source. This button can be used to control and adjust the TV's signal source, and the "up", "down", "left", "right", "+" or "-" buttons can be used to further adjust whether the TV's signal source is a set-top box or a non-set-top box.

[0081] For example, the first operation instruction can be used to adjust the state, such as adjusting the volume or changing the channel. In this case, the controlled device can determine the state based on the first information in S202 below, which will not be described in detail here.

[0082] Based on the above Figure 3B The remote control shown controls both the TV and the set-top box via a single button set, saving on remote control design costs and eliminating the need for users to distinguish between controlling the TV and the set-top box, thus reducing the difficulty of operation.

[0083] Optional, Figure 2 The illustrated embodiment may also include the following step S202.

[0084] S202, the TV sends the first message to the remote control.

[0085] Correspondingly, the remote control receives the first information from the television.

[0086] The first piece of information can indicate the signal source of the television. For example, the first piece of information can indicate that the signal source of the television is a set-top box. Alternatively, the first piece of information can indicate that the signal source of the television is not a set-top box.

[0087] In this embodiment, the remote control is communicatively connected to both the television and the set-top box. Therefore, the television can send first information to the remote control via this communication connection. It should be understood that the remote control and television can be connected via Bluetooth, infrared, Wi-Fi, or Spark Link. Similarly, the remote control and set-top box can be connected via Bluetooth, infrared, Wi-Fi, or Spark Link.

[0088] It should be noted that the communication standard between the remote control and the TV can be the same as or different from the communication standard between the remote control and the set-top box.

[0089] In some embodiments, if the first operation instruction does not specify the controlled device, the remote controller can determine the controlled device based on the first information. For example, if the first information indicates that the signal source of the television is not a set-top box, the remote controller can determine that the controlled device is the television. As another example, if the first information indicates that the signal source of the television is a set-top box, the remote controller can determine that the controlled device is both a set-top box and / or the television.

[0090] S203, the remote control sends a second operation signal to the TV or set-top box.

[0091] In S203, the second operation signaling can be determined based on the first operation instruction. For example, if the first operation instruction is used to adjust the state of the television, the second operation signaling can instruct the adjustment of the television's state. As another example, if the first operation instruction is used to adjust the state of the set-top box, the second operation signaling can instruct the adjustment of the set-top box's state. Yet another example, if the first operation instruction is used to adjust the state without instructing the controlled device, the second operation signaling can instruct the adjustment of the state.

[0092] In S203 above, the remote controller can send a second operation signal to the controlled device.

[0093] In one possible scenario, the remote control can determine the controlled device based on the first information. For example, if the first operation command is used to adjust the status, and the first information indicates that the signal source of the television is not a set-top box, then the remote control can determine that the controlled device is the television, and the remote control can send a second operation signal to the television. As another example, if the first operation command is used to adjust the status, and the first information indicates that the signal source of the television is a set-top box, then the remote control can determine that the controlled device is both a set-top box and / or the television, and the remote control can send a second operation signal to both the set-top box and / or the remote control.

[0094] In another possible scenario, the remote control can identify the controlled device based on the first operation command. For example, if the first operation command is used to adjust the state of a television, the remote control can identify the controlled device as the television and can send a second operation command to the television. As another example, if the first operation command is used to adjust the state of a set-top box, the remote control can identify the controlled device as the set-top box and can send a second operation command to the set-top box.

[0095] Optionally, in this case, S202 can be executed or not. If S202 is not executed, the remote control can determine the controlled device based on the first operation instruction. If S202 is executed, the remote control can determine the controlled device based on the first information and the first operation instruction. For example, if the first information indicates that the signal source of the television is not a set-top box, and the first operation instruction is used to adjust the state of the television, the remote control can determine that the controlled device is the television, and the remote control sends a second operation signal to the television. As another example, if the first information indicates that the signal source of the television is a set-top box, and the first operation instruction is used to adjust the state of the television, the remote control can determine that the controlled device is the television, and the remote control sends a second operation signal to the television. As yet another example, if the first information indicates that the signal source of the television is a set-top box, and the first operation instruction is used to adjust the state of the set-top box, the remote control can determine that the controlled device is the set-top box, and the remote control sends a second operation signal to the set-top box. For example, if the first information indicates that the signal source of the television is not a set-top box, and the first operation command is used to adjust the status of the set-top box, then the remote control may not send a second operation command, or the remote control may determine that the controlled device is the television and send a second operation command to the television. The following describes how the remote control sends a second operation command to the television or set-top box under different scenarios.

[0096] Scenario 1: The first operation command is used to switch the TV's input source to the set-top box. (See also...) Figure 4 The diagram illustrates an exemplary flowchart of a control method that may include the following operations. Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the first operation command can be used to adjust the signal source of the television, so the remote control can determine that the controlled device is the television based on the first operation command. Alternatively, the first operation command can be used to adjust the signal source without indicating the controlled device. Since the set-top box does not have a signal source, the remote control can default to the controlled device being the television.

[0097] S401: Remote control acquires first operation command.

[0098] In the S401, the remote control can respond to the user's operation and receive the first operation command to switch the signal source of the TV to the set-top box.

[0099] S402: The remote control sends the first operation signal.

[0100] In S402, the remote control can be considered as the controlled device, which is the television. Therefore, in S402, the remote control can send a first operation signal to the television, which instructs the television to adjust the signal source. The television can then adjust the signal source according to the first operation signal. For example, the first operation signal may include a target signal source, such as a set-top box, so the television can adjust its signal source to that target signal source. Alternatively, the first operation signal may only be used to adjust the signal source, and the television's signal source can be further adjusted to the set-top box using buttons such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "+," or "-."

[0101] Optional, Figure 4 The illustrated embodiment may also include S403.

[0102] S403: The TV sends the first message to the remote control.

[0103] The first information can indicate that the signal source of the television is a set-top box. Optionally, the remote control can send a second information to the television, which is used to request or instruct the television to send the first information to the remote control. Through this S403, the remote control can determine the signal source of the television, thereby more accurately identifying the controlled device.

[0104] Optional, Figure 4 The illustrated embodiment may also include S404.

[0105] S404: The remote control sends a second operation signal to the set-top box.

[0106] In S404, the remote control can determine that the controlled device is a set-top box. For example, if S403 is executed, and the first information indicates that the TV's signal source is the set-top box, the remote control can determine that the controlled device is the set-top box based on the first information. Alternatively, if S403 is not executed, and the first operation command adjusts the TV's signal source to the set-top box, the remote control can determine that the controlled device is the set-top box based on the first operation command. The second operation signal can instruct the set-top box to be turned on. Thus, the remote control can send the second operation signal to the set-top box to control its activation.

[0107] In one possible scenario, the remote control can send a second operation signal to the set-top box, which can be used to turn on the set-top box. For example, the remote control can send the second operation signal to the set-top box to turn it on, regardless of whether the set-top box is currently on. In another possible scenario, the remote control can determine whether the set-top box is on. For example, the remote control can determine whether the set-top box is on by whether it has a communication connection with the set-top box. If the remote control has a communication connection with the set-top box, it can assume that the set-top box is on; if the remote control does not have a communication connection, it can assume that the set-top box is off. If the set-top box is on, the remote control may not send the second operation signal to the set-top box. If the set-top box is off, the remote control can send the second operation signal to turn it on.

[0108] In one possible implementation, when the remote control first establishes a communication connection with the television, it can do so through pairing. For example, the remote control can be identified on the television by its identifier, such as its name, and then paired with the television to establish a communication connection. Another example is that the remote control can be connected to the television via a wired connection, thus achieving pairing. This allows the remote control to remain paired with the television even after the cable is disconnected, maintaining the communication connection. It should be understood that this pairing can be Bluetooth pairing, Wi-Fi pairing, or a similar communication connection can be established via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or a similar connection method.

[0109] The method described above for establishing an initial communication connection between the remote control and the television is merely illustrative. Those skilled in the art can establish a communication connection between the remote control and the television in other ways. Similarly, the method for establishing an initial communication connection between the remote control and the set-top box can refer to the implementation method described above, and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0110] In this embodiment, after the remote control initially establishes a communication connection with the television, if the television is off, the communication connection between the remote control and the television is broken. Upon turning the television on again, the remote control can detect the television and establish a communication connection with it. For example, the remote control can turn on the television by sending a broadcast signal or by using an infrared signal; this application does not impose specific limitations. Similarly, after the remote control initially establishes a communication connection with the set-top box, if the set-top box is off, the communication connection between the remote control and the set-top box is broken. Upon turning the set-top box on again, the remote control can detect the set-top box and establish a communication connection with it. Therefore, the remote control can determine whether the television is on, and it can also determine whether the set-top box is on.

[0111] Based on the solution shown in scenario 1 above, after switching the signal source of the TV to the set-top box, the remote control can send a second operation signal to the set-top box to turn it on, thereby reducing user operations and eliminating the need for the user to distinguish when to control the TV and when to control the set-top box.

[0112] Scenario 2: The first operation command is used to switch the TV's signal source to a non-set-top box. See also... Figure 5 The following is an exemplary flowchart of a control method provided in an embodiment of this application, which may include the following operations. Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the first operation command can be used to adjust the signal source of the television, so the remote control can determine that the controlled device is the television based on the first operation command. Alternatively, the first operation command can be used to adjust the signal source without indicating the controlled device. Since the set-top box does not have a signal source, the remote control can default to the controlled device being the television.

[0113] S501: The remote control acquires the first operation command.

[0114] In the S501, the remote control can respond to user input and receive a first operation command to switch the TV's signal source to a non-set-top box source. The remote control can send this first operation command to the TV to control the switching of the TV's signal source to a non-set-top box source.

[0115] S502: The remote control sends the first operation signal.

[0116] In S502, the remote control can identify the controlled device as a television. Therefore, in S502, the remote control can send a first operation signal to the television. The television can then adjust the signal source based on the first operation signal. For example, the first operation signal can include a target signal source, such as a third device (not a set-top box), allowing the television to adjust its signal source to that target source. Alternatively, the first operation signal can be used solely for adjusting the signal source, with further adjustments made to the television's signal source using buttons such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "+," or "-."

[0117] Optional, Figure 5 The illustrated embodiment may also include S503.

[0118] S503: The TV sends the first message to the remote control.

[0119] The first information can indicate that the signal source of the television is not a set-top box. Optionally, the remote control can send a second information to the television, which is used to request or instruct the television to send the first information to the remote control. Through this S503, the remote control can determine the signal source of the television, thereby more accurately identifying the controlled device.

[0120] Optional, Figure 5 The illustrated embodiment may also include S504.

[0121] S504: The remote control sends a second operation signal to the set-top box.

[0122] In S504, the remote control can determine that the controlled device is a set-top box. For example, if S503 is executed, and the first information indicates that the TV's signal source is not a set-top box, the remote control can determine that the controlled device is a set-top box based on the first information. Alternatively, if S503 is not executed, and the first operation command is used to adjust the TV's signal source to be not a set-top box, the remote control can determine that the controlled device is a set-top box based on the first operation command. The second operation signal can instruct the set-top box to be turned off. Thus, the remote control can send the second operation signal to the set-top box to control its shutdown.

[0123] In one possible scenario, the remote control can send a second operation signal to the set-top box, which can be used to turn off the set-top box. For example, the remote control can send the second operation signal to the set-top box to turn it off regardless of whether the set-top box is currently off. In another possible scenario, the remote control can determine whether the set-top box is off. For example, the remote control can determine whether the set-top box is off by whether it has a communication connection with the set-top box. If the remote control has a communication connection with the set-top box, it can assume that the set-top box is on; if the remote control does not have a communication connection, it can assume that the set-top box is off. If the set-top box is off, the remote control may not send the second operation signal to the set-top box. If the set-top box is on, the remote control can send the second operation signal to turn it off.

[0124] In this embodiment of the application, to avoid accidental operation, the set-top box can be turned off after a delay.

[0125] In one possible scenario, after acquiring the first information, the remote control can send a second operation signal to the set-top box after a first duration to turn off the set-top box. This first duration can be predefined or determined by the remote control, such as 1 second, 1.2 seconds, 2 seconds, or longer. For example, assuming the first duration is 3 seconds, and the remote control acquires the first information from the television and determines that the television's signal source is not the set-top box, then the remote control can send a second operation signal to the set-top box after 3 seconds to turn it off.

[0126] In another possible scenario, after receiving the first information, the remote control can send a second operation signal to the set-top box. The set-top box can then shut down after a second duration following the receipt of the second operation signal. This second duration can be predefined or determined by the set-top box, such as 1 second, 1.2 seconds, 2 seconds, or longer. For example, assuming the second duration is 3 seconds, the remote control receives the first information from the TV and determines that the TV's signal source is not the set-top box. Then, the remote control can send the second operation signal to the set-top box. The set-top box shuts down 4 seconds after receiving the second operation signal.

[0127] In another possible scenario, after receiving the first information, the remote control can send a second operation signal to the set-top box, instructing it to turn off after a third duration. The set-top box can then turn off after the third duration following the receipt of the second operation signal. This third duration can be predefined or determined by the remote control, such as 1 second, 1.2 seconds, 2 seconds, or longer. For example, assuming the third duration is 3 seconds, the remote control receives the first information from the television and determines that the television's signal source is not the set-top box. Then, the remote control can send a second operation signal to the set-top box, instructing it to turn off after 3 seconds. The set-top box turns off 4 seconds after receiving the second operation signal.

[0128] Based on the solution shown in scenario 2 above, after switching the TV's signal source to a non-set-top box, the remote control can send a second operation signal to the set-top box to turn it off. This reduces user operations and eliminates the need for users to distinguish when to control the TV and when to control the set-top box.

[0129] Scenario 3: The first operation command is used to adjust the status. See also... Figure 6 The following is an exemplary flowchart of a control method provided in an embodiment of this application, which may include the following operations. Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the first operation instruction is used to adjust the state without instructing the controlled device.

[0130] S601: Remote control acquires first operation command.

[0131] In S601, the remote control can respond to user operations and acquire an adjustment first operation command. This first operation command is used to adjust the state.

[0132] S602: The TV sends the first message to the remote control.

[0133] The first information may indicate that the signal source of the television is not a set-top box, or the first information may indicate that the signal source of the television is a set-top box. Optionally, the remote control may send a second information to the television, which is used to request or instruct the television to send the first information to the remote control.

[0134] Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the remote controller can determine the controlled device. For example, the remote controller can determine the controlled device based on first information. For example, if the first information indicates that the signal source of the television is not a set-top box, then the remote controller can determine that the controlled device is the television. As another example, if the first information indicates that the signal source of the television is a set-top box, then the remote controller can determine that the controlled device is the television and / or the set-top box. The following describes different scenarios.

[0135] In one possible scenario, if the first information indicates that the source of the television signal is not a set-top box, then S603 is executed.

[0136] S603: The remote control sends a second operation signal to the TV.

[0137] In S603, if the first information indicates that the signal source of the television is not a set-top box, the remote control can identify the controlled device as the television and can send a second operation signal to the television. This second operation signal can be used to adjust the state of the television and can be determined based on the first operation command. The television can adjust its state according to the second operation signal.

[0138] For example, if the first operation command is used to adjust the volume, then when the first information indicates that the signal source of the television is not a set-top box, the remote control can determine that the controlled device is the television. The remote control can then send a second operation signal to the television to adjust the television's volume. The television can adjust its volume according to the second operation signal. For example, the second operation signal may include a command to increase or decrease the volume. The television can then increase or decrease the volume based on the second operation signal. As another example, the second operation signal may include a target volume. The television can then adjust its volume to the target volume based on the second operation signal.

[0139] For example, if the first operation command is used to adjust the channel, then when the first information indicates that the TV's signal source is not a set-top box, the remote control can identify the controlled device as the TV and send a second operation command to the TV. However, since the TV's signal source is not a set-top box, the channel cannot be adjusted at this time. Therefore, the second operation command can instruct the adjustment of the TV's display interface, such as turning pages on the TV's display interface or adjusting the selected function module.

[0140] In another possible scenario, if the first information indicates that the source of the television signal is a set-top box, then S604 is executed.

[0141] S604: The remote control sends a second operation signal to the TV and / or set-top box.

[0142] In S603, if the first information indicates that the signal source of the television is not a set-top box, then the remote control can determine that the controlled device is the television and / or the set-top box, and the remote control can send a second operation signal to the television and / or the set-top box. For example, the remote control can determine the controlled device based on the first information, the first status information, and the second status information.

[0143] The first status information can be status information representing the state of the television (such as volume). This first status information can be sent by the television to the remote control. Optionally, the remote control can send third information to the television, which can be used to request or instruct the television to send the first status information to the remote control. It should be understood that the step of the television sending the first status information to the remote control can be performed after S602 and before S604, or after S601 and before S602, or simultaneously with S602; this application does not make specific limitations.

[0144] In this embodiment of the application, the first information and the first status information may be carried in the same message, or the first information and the first status information may be carried in different messages. This application does not make any specific limitations.

[0145] Similarly, the second state information can be state information representing the state of the set-top box (such as volume). This second state information can be sent from the set-top box to the remote control. Optionally, the remote control can send a fourth message to the set-top box, which can be used to request or instruct the set-top box to send the second state information to the remote control. It should be understood that the step of the set-top box sending the second state information to the remote control can be performed after S602 and before S604, or after S601 and before S602, or simultaneously with S602; this application does not make specific limitations.

[0146] For example, if the first operation command is used to adjust the volume, and the first information indicates that the signal source of the television is a set-top box, the remote control can determine that the controlled device is the set-top box and / or the television based on the first and second status information. For instance, assuming the first operation command is used to increase the volume, if the first status information indicates that the television's volume is at its maximum value, the remote control can determine that the controlled device is the set-top box, and the remote control can send a second operation signal to the set-top box. As another example, assuming the first operation command is used to increase the volume, if the second status information indicates that the set-top box's volume is at its maximum value, the remote control can determine that the controlled device is the television, and the remote control can send a second operation signal to the television. As yet another example, assuming the first operation command is used to increase the volume, the first status information indicates that the television's volume is A1, and the second status information indicates that the set-top box's volume is B1, the remote control can determine that the controlled devices are both the television and the set-top box, and the remote control can send a second operation signal to both the television and the set-top box. For example, this second operation signal could instruct the television's volume to be adjusted to A2 and the set-top box's volume to B2. For example, suppose the first operation command is used to increase the volume, the first status information indicates the TV volume is A1, and the second status information indicates the set-top box volume is B1. The remote control can identify the controlled device as the TV, meaning the remote control can keep the set-top box volume unchanged while adjusting only the TV volume. The remote control can send a second operation signal to the TV. For example, this second operation signal can instruct the TV volume to be adjusted to A2. For example, suppose the first operation command is used to increase the volume, the first status information indicates the TV volume is A1, and the second status information indicates the set-top box volume is B1. The remote control can identify the controlled device as the set-top box, meaning the remote control can keep the TV volume unchanged while adjusting only the set-top box volume. The remote control can send a second operation signal to the set-top box. For example, this second operation signal can instruct the set-top box volume to be adjusted to B2.

[0147] It should be understood that the embodiments of this application do not limit how the remote control controls the TV and set-top box to adjust the volume; the above scheme is only shown as an example. The remote control can flexibly choose to adjust only the volume of the set-top box, or only the volume of the TV, or adjust the volume of both the set-top box and the TV, based on the obtained volume status of the TV and the set-top box.

[0148] For example, if the first operation command is used to adjust the channel, then when the first information indicates that the signal source of the television is a set-top box, the remote control can determine that the controlled device is the set-top box, and the remote control can send a second operation signal to the set-top box to adjust the channel. For instance, the second operation signal may include a target channel, and the set-top box can respond to the second operation signal by adjusting the channel to the target channel. For another example, the second operation signal may include an instruction to adjust the channel up or down, and the set-top box can respond to the second operation signal by adjusting the channel up or down.

[0149] Based on the above Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the first operation command may not specify the controlled device. The remote control can determine the controlled device based on information received from the television and set-top box, such as first information, first status information, and second status information. This avoids the user having to distinguish when to control the television and when to control the set-top box, thus reducing the user's operational difficulty.

[0150] Scenario 4: The first operation command is used to adjust the status of the set-top box and / or television. See also... Figure 7 The following is an exemplary flowchart of a control method provided in an embodiment of this application, which may include the following operations. Figure 7 In the illustrated embodiment, the first operation instruction is used to adjust the state of the controlled device, and the first operation instruction may indicate that the controlled device is a television or a set-top box.

[0151] S701: Remote control acquires first operation command.

[0152] In the S701, the remote control can respond to user input and acquire a first operation command. This first operation command can be used to adjust the status of the television and / or set-top box.

[0153] In one possible scenario, if the first operation instruction is used to adjust the state of the television, and the remote control can determine that the controlled device is the television, then S702 is executed.

[0154] S702: The remote control sends a second operation signal to the TV.

[0155] The second operation signaling can be used to adjust the state of the television. The television can adjust its state according to the second operation signaling.

[0156] In S702, the second operation signaling can be determined based on the first operation instruction.

[0157] For example, if the first operation command is used to adjust the television volume, the remote control can send a second operation command to the television to adjust the volume. The television can then adjust its volume in response to the second operation command. For instance, the second operation command may include a command to increase or decrease the volume. The television can then increase or decrease the volume based on the second operation command. As another example, the second operation command may include a target volume. The television can then adjust its volume to the target volume based on the second operation command.

[0158] For example, if the first operation command is used to adjust the television channel, the remote control can send a second operation signal to the television. If the television's signal source is a set-top box, the television can respond to the second operation signal to adjust its channel. For instance, the second operation signal may include a target channel, and the television can respond to the second operation signal to adjust its channel to the target channel. As another example, the second operation signal may include a command to adjust the channel up or down, and the television can respond to the second operation signal to adjust the channel up or down.

[0159] If the TV's signal source is not a set-top box, then the channel cannot be adjusted. Therefore, the second operation signal may be to adjust the TV's display interface, such as turning a page on the TV's display interface or adjusting the selected function module.

[0160] In another possible scenario, if the first operation command is used to adjust the state of the set-top box, and the remote controller can determine that the controlled device is a set-top box, then S703 is executed.

[0161] S703: The remote control sends a second operation signal to the set-top box.

[0162] The second operation signaling can be used to adjust the state of the set-top box. The set-top box can adjust its state according to the second operation signaling.

[0163] In S703, the second operation signaling can be determined based on the first operation instruction.

[0164] For example, if the first operation command is used to adjust the set-top box's volume, the remote control can send a second operation signal to the set-top box to adjust its volume. The set-top box can then adjust its volume in response to the second operation signal. For instance, the second operation signal may include a command to increase or decrease the volume. The set-top box can then increase or decrease its volume based on the second operation signal. As another example, the second operation signal may include a target volume. The set-top box can then adjust its volume to the target volume based on the second operation signal.

[0165] For example, if the first operation command is used to adjust the set-top box's channel, the remote control can send a second operation signaling command to the set-top box. The set-top box can then adjust its channel in response to the second operation signaling command. For instance, the second operation signaling command may include a target channel, in which case the set-top box can adjust its channel to the target channel in response. As another example, the second operation signaling command may include a command to adjust the channel up or down, in which case the set-top box can adjust its channel up or down in response.

[0166] Based on the above Figure 7 In the embodiment shown, the first operation command can instruct the controlled device, so that the remote control can determine the controlled device based on the first operation command, thereby achieving precise control.

[0167] Based on the above embodiments, combined with Figure 8 This application describes the functional block diagram of the remote controller in an embodiment. For example... Figure 8 As shown, the remote control can receive a first operation command in response to user input. The remote control can also obtain the television's status from the television and the set-top box's status from the set-top box. Based on the first operation command, the television's status, and the set-top box's status, the remote control can make a control decision and obtain a second operation signal. The remote control can send the second operation signal to the television and / or the set-top box. If the television receives the second operation signal, it can respond to the remote control's control. The television can adjust its status based on the second operation signal. The second operation signal can control changes in the television's output. Similarly, if the set-top box receives the second operation signal, it can respond to the remote control's control. The set-top box can adjust its status based on the second operation signal. The second operation signal can control changes in the set-top box's output.

[0168] The apparatus used to implement the above method in the embodiments of this application is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the content above can be used in subsequent embodiments, and repeated content will not be described again.

[0169] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a device 900 provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 9 As shown, it includes a processing module 901 and a communication module 902.

[0170] In some examples, device 900 is used to implement Figure 2The method shown controls the function of the control device, the first device, or the second device. The device 900 can be a control device or a device integrated into a control device; alternatively, the device 900 can be the first device or a device integrated into the first device; or alternatively, the device 900 can be the second device or a device integrated into the second device. For example, the device 900 can be a chip system. In embodiments of this application, the chip system can be composed of chips or can include chips and other discrete devices.

[0171] For example, when the device is 900 Figure 2 In the method shown, when controlling the device, the communication module 902 is used to receive a first operation instruction, which is used to adjust the state of the first device or the second device. The communication module 902 is also used to receive first information from the first device, which indicates whether the signal source of the first device is the second device or whether the signal source of the first device is not the second device. The control device is communicatively connected to both the first and second devices. The processing module 901 is used to determine a second operation signaling based on the first information. The second operation signaling is also determined based on the first operation instruction. The communication module 902 is also used to send the second operation signaling to either the first or the second device.

[0172] For example, when the device is 900 Figure 2 In the method shown, when the first device is used, the communication module 902 is used to send first information to the control device. The first information indicates whether the signal source of the first device is the second device or whether the signal source of the first device is not the second device. The communication module 902 is also used to receive a second operation signaling command from the control device, which is used to adjust the state of the first device. The control device is communicatively connected to the first device and also communicatively connected to the second device. The processing module 901 is used to adjust the state of the first device in response to the second operation signaling command. Optionally, when the device 900 is... Figure 2 When the second device is used in the method shown, the apparatus 900 may further include a display module 903 for displaying a screen.

[0173] For example, when the device is 900 Figure 2 In the method shown, when the second device is used, the communication module 902 is used to send second status information representing the volume of the second device to the control device. The communication module 902 is also used to receive a second operation signaling from the control device, the second operation signaling being used to adjust the status of the second device. The processing module 901 is used to adjust the status of the second device in response to the second operation signaling.

[0174] For the specific execution process of processing module 901 and communication module 902, please refer to the description in the above method embodiments. The module division in this application embodiment is illustrative and only represents a logical functional division. In actual implementation, there may be other division methods. Furthermore, the functional modules in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into a processor, exist as separate physical entities, or have two or more modules integrated into one module. The integrated modules described above can be implemented in hardware or as software functional modules. For example, processing module 901 can be... Figure 10 The processor 1010 is implemented, and the communication module 902 can be implemented by... Figure 10 The communication interface 1030 is implemented, and the display module 903 can be implemented by... Figure 10 The display screen 1050 is implemented.

[0175] Similar to the above concept, such as Figure 10 As shown, this application embodiment also provides a device 1000, including a processor 1010, for implementing the functions of the first device or the second device in the above method. For details, please refer to the detailed description in the method, which will not be described here.

[0176] In some embodiments, device 1000 may further include memory 1020 for storing computer programs and / or data. The computer program includes instructions. Memory 1020 and processor 1010 are coupled. The coupling in this embodiment is an intermittent coupling or communication connection between devices, units, or modules, which may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms, for information exchange between devices, units, or modules. Alternatively, memory 1010 may be located outside device 1000. Processor 1010 may operate in conjunction with memory 1020. Processor 1010 may execute instructions stored in memory 1020. Alternatively, memory 1020 may be included within processor 1010.

[0177] In some embodiments, the device 1000 may further include a communication interface 1030 for communicating with other devices via a transmission medium, thereby enabling the device in the device 1000 to communicate with other devices or apparatuses. Exemplarily, the communication interface 1030 may be a transceiver, circuit, bus, module, or other type of communication interface. The processor 1010 uses the communication interface 1030 to send and receive information and to implement the methods described in the above embodiments. For example, if the device 1000 is a control device, the other device or apparatus may be a first device or a second device, and the communication interface 1030 may be used to send a second operation signaling to the first device or the second device; or, if the device 1000 is a first device, the other device or apparatus may be a control device, and the communication interface 1030 may be used to receive the second operation signaling sent by the control device and to send first information to the control device; or, if the device 1000 is a second device, the other device or apparatus may be a control device, and the communication interface 1030 may be used to receive the second operation signaling sent by the control device and to send second status information to the control device.

[0178] This application embodiment does not limit the connection medium between the communication interface 1030, processor 1010, and memory 1020. For example, in this application embodiment... Figure 10 The memory 1020, processor 1010, and communication interface 1030 can be connected via a bus 1040, which can be divided into an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, etc. Optionally, when the device 1000 is the first device, the device 1000 may also include a display screen 1050 for displaying a screen image.

[0179] It should be understood that the processor 1010 described above can be a chip. For example, the processor can be a field programmable gate array (FPGA), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a system-on-chip (SoC), a central processing unit (CPU), a network processor (NP), a digital signal processor (DSP), a microcontroller unit (MCU), a programmable logic device (PLD), or other integrated chips.

[0180] The processor 1010 can be an integrated circuit chip with signal processing capabilities. In implementation, the steps of the above method embodiments can be completed by integrated logic circuits in the processor's hardware or by instructions in software form. The processor can be a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, or discrete hardware components. It can implement or execute the methods, steps, and logic block diagrams disclosed in the embodiments of this application. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor or any conventional processor. The steps of the methods disclosed in the embodiments of this application can be directly embodied in the execution of a hardware decoding processor, or executed by a combination of hardware and software modules in the decoding processor. The software modules can be located in random access memory, flash memory, read-only memory, programmable read-only memory, electrically erasable programmable memory, registers, or other mature storage media in the art. The storage medium is located in memory, and the processor reads information from the memory and, in conjunction with its hardware, completes the steps of the above method.

[0181] It is understood that the memory in the embodiments of this application can be volatile memory or non-volatile memory, or may include both volatile and non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory can be read-only memory (ROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), or flash memory. The volatile memory can be random access memory (RAM), which is used as an external cache. By way of example, but not limitation, many forms of RAM are available, such as static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM), double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR SDRAM), enhanced synchronous dynamic random access memory (ESDRAM), synchronous linked dynamic random access memory (SLDRAM), and direct rambus RAM (DRRAM). It should be noted that the memory used in the systems and methods described herein is intended to include, but is not limited to, these and any other suitable types of memory.

[0182] This application also provides a readable storage medium storing a program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the method in any of the above embodiments.

[0183] This application also provides a computer program product, which includes computer program code that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the method in any of the above embodiments.

[0184] In addition, embodiments of this application also provide an apparatus, which may specifically be a chip, component, or module. The apparatus may include a connected processor and a memory; wherein the memory is used to store instructions, and when the apparatus is running, the processor may execute the computer execution instructions stored in the memory to cause the chip to execute the methods in the above-described method embodiments.

[0185] In this application, the electronic devices, computer storage media, computer program products or chips provided in the embodiments are all used to execute the corresponding methods provided above. Therefore, the beneficial effects they can achieve can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods provided above, and will not be repeated here.

[0186] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, only the division of the above functional modules is used as an example. In actual applications, the above functions can be assigned to different functional modules as needed, that is, the internal structure of the device can be divided into different functional modules to complete all or part of the functions described above.

[0187] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed apparatus and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for instance, the division of modules or units is only 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 apparatus, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be through some interfaces; the indirect coupling or communication connection between apparatuses or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0188] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. A component shown as a unit can be one or more physical units; that is, it can be located in one place or distributed in multiple different locations. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0189] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing module, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated units described above can be implemented in hardware or as software functional units.

[0190] If the integrated unit is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, in essence, or the parts that contribute to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solutions, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a device (which may be a microcontroller, chip, etc.) or processor to execute all or part of the steps of the methods of the various embodiments of this application. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0191] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A control method characterized by, The method comprises: obtaining a first operation instruction, the first operation instruction being used for adjusting a state of a first device or a second device; receiving first information from the first device, the first information being used for indicating that a source of the first device is the second device or a source of the first device is a non-second device; wherein the control device is in communication connection with the first device and the control device is in communication connection with the second device; sending second operation signaling to the first device or the second device, the second operation signaling being determined based on the first operation instruction and the first information.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The first operation instruction is used for adjusting a state of a first device or a second device, comprising: the first operation instruction is used for switching a source of the first device to the second device; the sending of the second operation signaling to the first device or the second device, comprising: sending the second operation signaling to the second device, the second operation signaling being used for starting the second device; wherein the first information is used for indicating that a source of the first device is the second device.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein, The first operation instruction is used for adjusting a state of a first device or a second device, comprising: the first operation instruction is used for switching a source of the first device to the non-second device; the sending of the second operation signaling to the first device or the second device, comprising: sending the second operation signaling to the second device, the second operation signaling being used for closing the second device; wherein the first information is used for indicating that a source of the first device is the non-second device.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein, The sending of the second operation signaling to the first device or the second device, comprising: sending the second operation signaling to the first device, the second operation signaling being used for adjusting a state of the first device; wherein the first information indicates that a source of the first device is the non-second device.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein, Further comprising: receiving first state information from the first device, the first state information being used for representing a volume of the first device, and receiving second state information from the second device, the second state information being used for representing a volume of the second device; The sending of the second operation signaling to the first device or the second device, comprising: sending the second operation signaling to the first device and / or the second device; wherein the first information indicates that a source of the first device is the second device, and the second operation signaling is determined based on the first state information and the second state information.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The control device comprises a key group used for controlling a state of the first device and a state of the second device; when the source of the first device is the second device, the key group is used for controlling a state of the first device and / or the second device; when the source of the first device is the non-second device, the key group is used for controlling a state of the first device.

7. A control method characterized by, The method comprises: sending first information to a control device, the first information being used for indicating that a source of a first device is a second device or a source of the first device is a non-second device; receive second operation signaling from the control device, the second operation signaling being used to adjust the state of the first device; wherein the control device is communicatively connected with the first device, and the control device is communicatively connected with the second device; adjust the state of the first device in response to the second operation signaling.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein, Before the sending of the first information to the control device, further comprising: receive a first operation instruction from the control device, the first operation instruction being used to switch the source of the first device to the non-second device, and the first information is used to indicate that the source of the first device is the non-second device; or the first operation instruction is used to switch the source of the first device to the second device, and the first information is used to indicate that the source of the first device is the second device.

9. The method according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, Before the receiving of the second operation signaling from the control device, further comprising: send first state information used to represent the volume of the first device to the control device.

10. A control method characterized by, comprising: send second state information used to represent the volume of the second device to the control device; receive second operation signaling from the control device, the second operation signaling being used to adjust the state of the second device; adjust the state of the second device in response to the second operation signaling.

11. A communications device, characterized by comprise units for performing the method of any one of claims 1-6, or comprise units for performing the method of any one of claims 7-9, or comprise units for performing the method of claim 10.

12. A chip system, characterized by The chip system comprises: a communication interface; a processor configured to invoke and run the instructions through the communication interface, so that the device installed with the chip system performs the method of any one of claims 1-6, or so that the device installed with the chip system performs the method of any one of claims 7-9, or so that the device installed with the chip system performs the method of claim 10.

13. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer readable storage medium stores computer executable instructions, which, when invoked by an electronic device, cause the electronic device to perform the method of any one of claims 1-6, or cause the electronic device to perform the method of any one of claims 7-9, or cause the electronic device to perform the method of claim 10.

14. A computer program product, characterised in that, comprise computer executable instructions, which, when run on a computer, cause the computer to perform the method of any one of claims 1-6, or cause the electronic device to perform the method of any one of claims 7-9, or cause the electronic device to perform the method of claim 10.

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