Equipment control device and electronic equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides an equipment control device and electronic equipment, and belongs to the technical field of electronic equipment. The equipment control device is used on the electronic equipment, the electronic equipment comprises a processor, the processor is provided with a first interface and a second interface, the equipment control device comprises a port connector which is at least used for connecting first equipment and second equipment, and the port connector can generate a first signal when being connected with the first equipment; a second signal can be generated when the port connector is connected with second equipment; the change-over switch is respectively connected with the first interface, the second interface and the port connector; the controller is connected with the port connector and the change-over switch, and the controller can receive the first signal so as to send a first instruction to the change-over switch, so that the first interface is connected with the first equipment; or the controller can receive the second signal so as to send a second instruction to the change-over switch, so that the second interface is connected with the second equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of electronic equipment technology, and in particular relates to an equipment control device and electronic equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of domestic information technology innovation business, the development of domestic CPUs has also been driven by rapid progress in recent years. The key indicators of CPUs have gradually aligned with international mainstream products. In 2024, Zhaoxin launched the new notebook platform KX7000M, which has a significant improvement in overall CPU performance compared to the previous generation. For example, the USB interface has been upgraded from USB3.0 to USB4.0.

[0003] A normal USB 4.0 signal integrates both the USB and DP protocols. If a USB 4.0 interface is connected to a Type-C port connector, a USB 4 retimer must be used. The USB 4 retimer supports both the USB and DP protocols, so the CPU, DP controller, and retimer must undergo very complex compatibility adaptation to enable the USB 4.0 interface to connect and be used with the Type-C port connector. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model embodiment is to provide a device control device and an electronic device.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this embodiment of the utility model is:

[0006] A device control apparatus for use on an electronic device, the electronic device including a processor having a first interface and a second interface, the device control apparatus comprising:

[0007] A port connector, at least for connecting a first device and a second device, wherein the port connector is capable of generating a first signal when connected to the first device, and is capable of generating a second signal when connected to the second device;

[0008] The switch is used to connect the first interface, the second interface, and the port connector, respectively.

[0009] A controller, connected to the port connector and the switch, is capable of receiving the first signal to send a first instruction to the switch to connect the first interface and the first device; or, the controller is capable of receiving the second signal to send a second instruction to the switch to connect the second interface and the second device.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first interface is compatible with a first transmission protocol, and the second interface is compatible with a second transmission protocol;

[0011] When the first device is connected to the first interface, the processor can transmit first data to the first device through the port connector based on the first transmission protocol; when the second device is connected to the second interface, the processor can transmit second data to the second device through the port connector based on the second transmission protocol.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first interface is a USB 4.0 interface, which is compatible with both the USB and DP protocols; the second interface is a USB 3.0 interface, which is compatible with the USB protocol, wherein the DP protocol forms a first transmission protocol, and the USB protocol forms a second transmission protocol.

[0013] The first device is a display device, and the second device is a storage device.

[0014] In some embodiments, the port connector has signal pins:

[0015] The first signal is generated when the signal pin is connected to the first device;

[0016] The second signal is generated when the signal pin is connected to the second device.

[0017] In some embodiments, the switch has at least a first input pin, a second input pin, an output pin, and a control pin;

[0018] The first input pin is connected to the first interface, the second input pin is connected to the second interface, the output pin is connected to the port connector, and the controller is connected to the control pin;

[0019] When the switch receives the first instruction, the first input pin and the output pin are connected; when the switch receives the second instruction, the second input pin and the output pin are connected.

[0020] The controller sends a first command or a second command to the switch via the control pin.

[0021] In some embodiments, the switching switch is a multiplexer.

[0022] In some embodiments, the controller is a proportional-derivative controller, which is connected to the signal pin and the control pin.

[0023] In some embodiments, the port connector is a Type-C port connector, and the signal pin is a CC pin.

[0024] An electronic device, comprising:

[0025] A processor having an interface component, the interface component including a first interface and a second interface;

[0026] It also includes the device control apparatus described in any of the above embodiments.

[0027] In some embodiments, the processor is a Zhaoxin CPU, and the processor has multiple sets of interface components, each set of interface components being connected to a device control device.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the embodiments of this utility model are as follows:

[0029] In this embodiment, the device control device connects to two interfaces on the processor via a switch. The controller controls the two interfaces to connect to the corresponding devices via signals generated when the devices are connected. This control device is simple to operate, requires no processor compatibility configuration process, and ensures that both interfaces of the processor can be connected and used with the port connector.

[0030] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and illustrative only, and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0031] The overview of various implementations or examples of the technology described in this utility model is not a complete disclosure of the full scope or all features of the disclosed technology. Attached Figure Description

[0032] In drawings that are not necessarily drawn to scale, the same reference numerals may describe similar parts in different views. The drawings generally illustrate various embodiments by way of example rather than limitation and, together with the description and claims, serve to explain embodiments of the utility model. Where appropriate, the same reference numerals are used in all drawings to refer to the same or similar parts.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the equipment control device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the device switching switch in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0036] In the diagram: 1. Processor; 11. First interface; 12. Second interface; 2. Switch; 21. First input pin; 22. First input pin; 23. Output pin; 24. Control pin; 3. Port connector; 4. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0038] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this utility model shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this utility model pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this utility model do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Terms such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the element or object preceding the word encompasses the elements or objects listed following the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Terms such as "connected" or "linked" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. Terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0039] To keep the following description of the embodiments of this utility model clear and concise, detailed descriptions of known functions and known components are omitted.

[0040] like Figure 1 As shown in the figure, this utility model embodiment provides a device control apparatus for use on an electronic device. The electronic device includes a processor 1, which has a first interface 11 and a second interface 12. The first interface 11 and the second interface 12 can be other interfaces capable of data transmission, such as a USB interface or a PCIe interface.

[0041] The device control unit in this embodiment mainly includes a port connector 3, a switch 2, and a controller 4.

[0042] Port connector 3 is used to connect at least a first device and a second device. When port connector 3 is connected to the first device, it generates a first signal; when port connector 3 is connected to the second device, it generates a second signal. The first signal and the second signal can be of the same type or different types of signals.

[0043] The switch 2 is connected to the first interface 11, the second interface 12 and the port connector 3 respectively.

[0044] The controller 4 is connected to the port connector 3 and the switch 2 respectively. The controller 4 can receive the first signal to send the first instruction to the switch 2. After receiving the first instruction, the switch 2 controls the first interface 11 to be electrically connected to the first device. At this time, the processor 1 can communicate with the first device.

[0045] Alternatively, the controller 4 can receive a second signal to send a second instruction to the switch 2. After receiving the second instruction, the switch 2 controls the second interface 12 to connect to the second device. At this time, the processor 1 can communicate with the second device.

[0046] In this embodiment, the device control device connects to two interfaces on the processor 1 via a switch 2. The controller 4 controls the two interfaces to connect to the corresponding devices via a signal generated when the device is connected to the port connector 3. This control device is simple to operate, requires no processor 1 compatibility configuration process, and ensures that both interfaces of the processor 1 can be connected to and used with the port connector 3.

[0047] In some embodiments, the first interface 11 is compatible with the first transmission protocol, and the second interface 12 is compatible with the second transmission protocol.

[0048] When the first device is connected to the first interface 11, the processor 1 can transmit the first data to the first device through the port connector 3 based on the first transmission protocol.

[0049] When the second device is connected to the second interface 12, the processor 1 can transmit second data to the second device through the port connector 3 based on the second transmission protocol.

[0050] Of course, the first interface 11 and the second interface 12 in this embodiment can also be compatible with other transmission protocols. However, the two interfaces can only connect to the corresponding device based on one transmission protocol, and the transmission protocols of the first interface 11 and the second interface 12 are different.

[0051] For example, in some embodiments, the first interface 11 can be a USB 4.0 interface and the second interface 12 can be a USB 3.0 interface.

[0052] Correspondingly, the USB 4.0 interface is compatible with both USB and DP or HDMI protocols, while the second interface (12 USB 3.0 interfaces) is compatible with the USB protocol. DP or HDMI protocols form the first transmission protocol, and USB protocol forms the second transmission protocol.

[0053] Furthermore, the first device is a display device, such as a CRT monitor, LCD monitor, LED monitor, plasma monitor, OLED monitor, flexible screen, and 3D display screen, etc., and the second device is a storage device, such as a hard drive, solid-state drive, optical storage device (such as CD, DVD, BD, etc.), USB flash drive, flash memory, and magnetic tape, etc.

[0054] Because USB 4.0 interfaces have significant advantages over USB 3.0 interfaces in terms of transmission efficiency and output power, the viewing experience is better when USB 4.0 interfaces are used as video interfaces to connect to display devices.

[0055] Of course, in other embodiments, the types of the first interface 11 and the second interface 12 may also be different. For example, one of the two interfaces may be a USB interface, and the other may be a SATA interface or other interfaces.

[0056] In this embodiment, the port connector 3 has signal pins. When the signal pins are connected to the first device, a first signal is generated; when the signal pins are connected to the second device, a second signal is generated. The types of the first and second signals are not specifically limited.

[0057] There can be one signal pin, meaning that the signal pin can be connected to the first device and the second device respectively, and can generate different signals when connected to the two devices.

[0058] Alternatively, there can be two signal pins: one for connecting to the first device and the other for connecting to the second device. When this signal pin is connected to both devices, it will generate different signals. These signals can be voltage or current signals, etc.

[0059] For example, such as Figure 1As shown, when the first interface 11 is a USB 4.0 interface and the second interface 12 is a USB 3.0 interface, the port connector 3 can be a Type-C port connector. Correspondingly, the signal pin of the Type-C port connector can be the CC pin. The CC pin is the configuration channel in the Type-C port connector, used to detect the type and orientation of the connected device. Through the CC pin, the Type-C port connector can intelligently adapt to the characteristics of the connected device, achieving a more intelligent and adaptive connection experience. This feature allows the Type-C port connector to better adapt to the needs of different devices during connection. It also ensures that USB 4.0 is backward compatible with the Type-C port connector.

[0060] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first or second device can be determined by detecting the voltage signals generated when the two devices are connected to the CC pin. For example, the first device generates a first voltage signal when connected to the CC pin, and the second device generates a second voltage signal when connected to the CC pin. The controller 4 controls the corresponding interface to connect to the device based on the received voltage signals.

[0061] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, the switch 2 may have at least a first input pin 21, a second input pin 22, an output pin 23, and a control pin 24.

[0062] The first input pin 21 is used to connect to the first interface 11, the second input pin 22 is used to connect to the second interface 12, the output pin 23 is used to connect to the port connector 3, and the controller 4 is used to connect to the control pin 24.

[0063] Control pin 24 is used to control the electrical connection between the first input pin 21 and the output pin 23, or to control the electrical connection between the second input pin 22 and the output pin 23. It is understood that only one of the first input pin 21 and the second input pin 22 can be electrically connected to the output pin 23 at any given time, thereby ensuring that the processor 1 is connected to only one device at a time.

[0064] When switch 2 receives the first command from controller 4, it connects the first input pin 21 and the output pin 23; when switch 2 receives the second command from controller 4, it connects the second input pin 22 and the output pin 23. Controller 4 sends the first command or the second command to switch 2 through control pin 24.

[0065] For example, such as Figure 1As shown, switch 2 can be a multiplexer. A multiplexer is a device that receives multiple input signals and combines them into a single output signal in a recoverable manner from each input signal. A multiplexer is a complex system that typically contains a certain number of data inputs and has a single output. Multiplexers can combine multiple input signals and transmit them to a single output, achieving signal multiplexing. This significantly saves signal lines and hardware resources in the system, improving the overall system efficiency.

[0066] In some embodiments, controller 4 can be a proportional-derivative controller, which is connected to signal pins and control pins 24.

[0067] When switch 2 is a multiplexer and port connector 3 is a Type-C port connector, the CC pin of the proportional-differential controller can be connected to the CC pin of the Type-C port connector, and the GPIO pin of the proportional-differential controller can be connected to the control pin 24 of the multiplexer.

[0068] This utility model embodiment also provides an electronic device, which can be a mobile phone, laptop computer, tablet computer, desktop computer, smart TV, wearable device and other smart devices, and this application does not make specific limitations.

[0069] The electronic device includes a processor 1 and a device control device as described in the above embodiments.

[0070] The processor 1 is equipped with an interface component. The interface component includes at least a first interface 11 and a second interface 12. The processor 1 can be at least one of the following: Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), Digital Signal Processor (DSP), Digital Signal Processing Device (DSPD), Programmable Logic Device (PLD), Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Central Processing Unit (CPU), controller, and microcontroller. It is understood that different devices may use different types of processors, and this application does not specifically limit the types used.

[0071] For example, the processor 1 on the electronic device can be a Zhaoxin CPU, which can have two sets of interface components, but is not limited to two sets; it can also have three or four sets, etc. Figure 3As shown, each set of interface components includes at least a first interface 11 and a second interface 12. These two sets of interface components are respectively connected to a device control device.

[0072] When processor 1 is a Zhaoxin CPU, the first interface 11 in one set of interfaces can be a USB 4.0 interface, and the second interface 12 can be a USB 3.0 interface. Alternatively, both interfaces can be USB 4.0 interfaces.

[0073] The USB 4.0 interface is compatible with both the USB protocol and either the DisplayPort (DP) or HDMI protocol, while the USB 3.0 interface is compatible with the USB protocol. The DP or HDMI protocol forms the first transmission protocol, and the USB protocol forms the second transmission protocol.

[0074] Furthermore, the first device is a display device, such as a CRT monitor, LCD monitor, LED monitor, plasma monitor, OLED monitor, flexible screen, and 3D display screen, etc., and the second device is a storage device, such as a hard drive, solid-state drive, optical storage device (such as CD, DVD, BD, etc.), USB flash drive, flash memory, and magnetic tape, etc.

[0075] Furthermore, port connector 3 can be a Type-C port connector, thus enabling USB 4.0A to be backward compatible with Type-C port connectors.

[0076] The above description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make variations, modifications, substitutions, and alterations to the above embodiments within the scope of this disclosure. Moreover, the above examples (or one or more of them) can be used in combination with each other, and these embodiments can be combined with each other in various combinations or arrangements.

Claims

1. A device control apparatus for use on an electronic device, the electronic device comprising a processor having a first interface and a second interface, characterized by, The device control apparatus comprises: a port connector, which is used to connect at least a first device and a second device, and can generate a first signal when connected with the first device and a second signal when connected with the second device; a switch, which is connected with the first interface, the second interface and the port connector respectively; a controller, which is connected with the port connector and the switch, and can receive the first signal to send a first instruction to the switch to connect the first interface with the first device, or receive the second signal to send a second instruction to the switch to connect the second interface with the second device.

2. The device control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: the first interface is compatible with a first transmission protocol, and the second interface is compatible with a second transmission protocol; when the first device is connected with the first interface, the processor can transmit first data to the first device through the port connector based on the first transmission protocol; and when the second device is connected with the second interface, the processor can transmit second data to the second device through the port connector based on the second transmission protocol.

3. The device control apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: the first interface is a USB4.0 interface, the first interface is compatible with a USB protocol and a DP protocol, the second interface is a USB3.0 interface, the second interface is compatible with the USB protocol, the DP protocol forms the first transmission protocol, and the USB protocol forms the second transmission protocol; the first device is a display device, and the second device is a storage device.

4. The device control apparatus of claim 1, wherein the port connector has a signal pin; the first signal is generated when the signal pin is connected with the first device; and the second signal is generated when the signal pin is connected with the second device.

5. The device control apparatus of claim 4, wherein the switch has at least a first input pin, a second input pin, an output pin and a control pin; the first input pin is connected with the first interface, the second input pin is connected with the second interface, the output pin is connected with the port connector, and the controller is connected with the control pin; the first input pin is connected with the output pin when the switch receives the first instruction, and the second input pin is connected with the output pin when the switch receives the second instruction; the controller sends the first instruction or the second instruction to the switch through the control pin.

6. The device control apparatus of claim 5, wherein the switch is a multiplexer.

7. The device control apparatus of claim 5, wherein the controller is a proportional-differential controller, which is connected with the signal pin and the control pin.

8. The device control apparatus of claim 5, wherein the port connector is a TypeC port connector, and the signal pin is a CC pin.

9. An electronic device, comprising: comprises: a processor having an interface assembly, the interface assembly comprising a first interface and a second interface; and further comprising the device control apparatus according to any one of claims 1-8.

10. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein, the processor is a megachip CPU, and the processor has multiple sets of interface assemblies, each set of interface assemblies corresponding to one device control apparatus.

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