Control method and related device

Abstract

Embodiments of the present application relate to the technical field of terminals, and provide a control method and a related device. The method comprises: when an electronic device uses, in a first power consumption mode, a terrestrial network for communication, power level information of the electronic device is a first power level, and / or temperature information of the electronic device is a first temperature, wherein the first power level is less than or equal to a first power level threshold, and the first temperature is within a first temperature range; and in response to an operation for starting a satellite network, the electronic device displays first prompt information, switches from the first power consumption mode to a second power consumption mode, and in the second power consumption mode, uses the satellite network for communication, wherein the first prompt information is used for prompting the electronic device to enter the second power consumption mode, and the power consumption of the electronic device when the electronic device operates in the second power consumption mode is smaller than the power consumption thereof when the electronic device operates in the first power consumption mode. In this way, the duration during which an electronic device can use satellite communication can be extended, and a user's operation of switching to a super power saving mode is simplified.

Description

Control method and related equipment

[0001] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the State Intellectual Property Office of China on December 26, 2023, with application number 202311820507.7 and application name “Control Method and Related Equipment”, and claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the Patent Office of China on March 26, 2024, with application number 202410357074.4 and application name “Control Method and Related Equipment”, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0002] The present application relates to the field of terminal technology, and in particular to a control method and related equipment. Background Art

[0003] The electronic device may support a cellular communication function for communicating in a cellular network, a wireless-fidelity (WiFi) communication function for communicating in a WiFi network, and a satellite communication function for communicating in a satellite network.

[0004] In a possible implementation, when an electronic device is in an area with poor cellular and / or WiFi signal quality, it may be unable to access the cellular and / or WiFi services. In this case, the electronic device can utilize satellite communication capabilities to perform basic communication functions via a direct connection to a satellite. Satellite communication functions include sending and receiving text messages, making and answering calls, and so on.

[0005] However, in possible implementations, satellite communications consume high power. When electronic devices use satellite communications, they consume power quickly, affecting the user experience.

[0006] Summary of the Invention

[0007] The embodiments of the present application provide a control method and related devices, which are applied to the field of terminal technology; by turning on the super power saving mode when performing satellite communication in a preset scenario, power is saved and the battery life of the electronic device is improved.

[0008] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a control method. The method includes: when an electronic device is in a first power consumption mode and uses a terrestrial network for communication, if the electronic device's power information is a first power level and / or the electronic device's temperature information is a first temperature, an operation for starting a satellite network is received; the first power level is less than or equal to a first power threshold; and the first temperature is within a first temperature range; in response to the operation for starting the satellite network, the electronic device displays a first prompt message, switches from the first power consumption mode to a second power consumption mode, and uses the satellite network for communication in the second power consumption mode; wherein the first prompt message is used to prompt the electronic device to enter the second power consumption mode; and the power consumption of the electronic device when operating in the second power consumption mode is less than the power consumption of the electronic device when operating in the first power consumption mode. In this way, when the power level is low and the user wants to use satellite communication, the electronic device can automatically enter the super power saving mode, thereby extending the use time of the electronic device and the satellite communication time, while simplifying the user's operation of switching to the super power saving mode and improving the user experience.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the method further includes: when the electronic device uses a terrestrial network for communication in a first power consumption mode, if the electronic device's power information is a second power level, and / or the electronic device's temperature information is a second temperature, an operation for starting a satellite network is received; the second power level is less than or equal to a second power threshold; the second temperature is within a second temperature range; the second power threshold is greater than the first power threshold, and the second temperature is less than or equal to the first temperature; in response to the operation for starting the satellite network, the electronic device displays a first prompt message, switches from the first power consumption mode to the second power consumption mode, and uses the satellite network for communication in the second power consumption mode. In this way, the duration that the electronic device uses satellite communication in low-temperature scenarios can be extended, while simplifying the user's operation of switching to super power saving mode, thereby improving the user experience.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the electronic device further includes: when the electronic device uses a satellite network for communication in a first power consumption mode, if the electronic device's power information is a first power threshold, and / or the electronic device's temperature information is a first temperature, the electronic device displays a first prompt message, switches from the first power consumption mode to a second power consumption mode, and uses a satellite network for communication in the second power consumption mode. In this way, when the electronic device's power is low and the user wants to use satellite communication, the electronic device can automatically enter super power saving mode, extending the use time of the electronic device and the satellite communication time, while simplifying the user's operation of switching to super power saving mode and improving the user experience.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the electronic device further includes: when the electronic device uses a satellite network for communication in a first power consumption mode, if the electronic device's power information reaches a second power threshold and / or the electronic device's temperature information reaches a second temperature, the electronic device displays a first prompt message, switches from the first power consumption mode to the second power consumption mode, and uses the satellite network for communication in the second power consumption mode. This can extend the time the electronic device can use satellite communication in low-temperature scenarios, simplify the user's operation of switching to super power saving mode, and improve the user experience.

[0012] In one possible implementation, after an electronic device switches from a first power consumption mode to a second power consumption mode, the following steps are performed: the electronic device displays a first interface; wherein the first interface includes an identifier for the second power consumption mode, a control for exiting the second power consumption mode, a second prompt message, a first pop-up window, and / or a status bar; the second prompt message is used to indicate the power level of the electronic device and the available time for the electronic device to perform satellite communication in the second power consumption mode; the first pop-up window includes prompt information indicating that the electronic device has been connected to a satellite network, a signal quality identifier for the satellite network, location information of the electronic device, and an identifier for the satellite location; and the status bar includes the power level of the electronic device and an identifier for the satellite network. In this way, the electronic device can use the super power saving mode to connect to a satellite network, thereby saving power and extending the usage time and standby time.

[0013] In one possible implementation, after the electronic device displays the first interface, the following steps may occur: the electronic device receives an operation for exiting the second power consumption mode; the operation for exiting the second power consumption mode includes at least one of the following: a triggering operation on a control for exiting the second power consumption mode, and / or the electronic device's power level information is greater than a third power level threshold; the electronic device communicates using a satellite network in the first power consumption mode, including: in response to the operation for exiting the second power consumption mode, the electronic device switches from the second power consumption mode to the first power consumption mode, and communicates using a satellite network in the first power consumption mode. In this way, the electronic device can switch to super power saving mode when the power level is low, extending the duration of satellite communication; when the power level is high, the electronic device can exit super power saving mode and provide the user with more functional services in normal mode, thereby improving the user experience.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the first prompt information is further used to indicate the time delay for the electronic device to enter the second power consumption mode. The time delay information is displayed in at least one of the following ways: the first prompt information displays the time delay information in a fixed manner, or the time delay information in the first prompt information decreases over time. In this way, the electronic device can display the prompt information for a period of time to remind the user that it will enter the super power saving mode later. In addition, while the electronic device displays the first prompt information, the electronic device can notify the user of the remaining time to switch to the super power saving mode by decreasing the time delay information, and switch to the super power saving mode when the time delay information reaches 0.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the present invention further includes: when the electronic device is in a first power consumption mode and uses a terrestrial network for communication, receiving an operation for switching to a second power consumption mode; in response to the operation for switching to the second power consumption mode, the electronic device switches from the first power consumption mode to the second power consumption mode, and the electronic device displays a second interface; wherein the second interface includes an identifier of the second power consumption mode, a control for exiting the second power consumption mode, a third prompt information, and / or a status bar; the third prompt information is used to indicate the power information of the electronic device and the available time of the electronic device in the second power consumption mode; the status bar includes the power information of the electronic device and the identifier of the terrestrial network; when the terrestrial network is used for communication in the second power consumption mode and the power information of the electronic device is the first power, receiving an operation for starting a satellite network; in response to the operation for starting the satellite network, the electronic device uses the satellite network for communication in the second power consumption mode. In this way, when the power information drops to a low level (for example, the current power is the first power, and the first power is less than 5%), the electronic device can continue to use the super power saving mode for satellite communication, and the scenario of forcibly exiting satellite communication when the power is low in the prior art will not occur. Thus, the usage time of satellite communication is improved.

[0016] In one possible implementation, using a satellite network for communication in the second power consumption mode includes: the electronic device accessing the satellite network in the second power consumption mode, and / or the electronic device using the satellite network to perform satellite communication services in the second power consumption mode; wherein the satellite communication services include one or more of the following: satellite calls, sending and receiving satellite text messages, satellite video communications, and / or satellite voice communications. In this way, in super power saving mode, the electronic device can save power in the standby state of accessing the satellite network and / or in the process of using satellite communication services, thereby extending the duration of satellite communication. Furthermore, satellite communication can support a variety of communication services, enriching the application scenarios of satellite communication and improving the user's communication experience.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the electronic device further includes: when the electronic device uses a satellite network for communication in a first power consumption mode, receiving an operation for exiting the satellite network; in response to the operation for exiting the satellite network, the electronic device disconnects from the satellite network; when the terrestrial network cannot be accessed, the electronic device displays a second pop-up window; the second pop-up window includes a control for switching to a second power consumption mode; when a trigger operation for the control for switching to the second power consumption mode is received, the electronic device switches from the first power consumption mode to the second power consumption mode. In this way, when satellite communication is exited and the terrestrial network cannot be accessed, the electronic device can prompt the user through the second pop-up window to enter the super power saving mode and use satellite communication to ensure communication services, thereby improving the user experience.

[0018] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device, which may also be referred to as a terminal device, terminal, user equipment (UE), mobile station (MS), mobile terminal (MT), etc. The electronic device may be a mobile phone, a smart TV, a wearable device, a tablet computer (Pad), a computer with wireless transceiver function, a virtual reality (VR) terminal device, an augmented reality (AR) terminal device, a wireless terminal in industrial control, a wireless terminal in self-driving, a wireless terminal in remote medical surgery, a wireless terminal in a smart grid, a wireless terminal in transportation safety, a wireless terminal in a smart city, a wireless terminal in a smart home, etc.

[0019] The electronic device comprises: a processor and a memory; the memory stores computer-executable instructions; the processor executes the computer-executable instructions stored in the memory, so that the electronic device performs the method of the first aspect.

[0020] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the method of the first aspect.

[0021] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program. When the computer program is run, it enables the computer to execute the method of the first aspect.

[0022] An embodiment of the present application provides a chip system, which includes at least one processor and a communication interface. The communication interface and the at least one processor are interconnected through a line, and the at least one processor is used to run a computer program or instruction to execute the method of the first aspect.

[0023] It should be understood that the second to fifth aspects of the present application correspond to the technical solutions of the first aspect of the present application, and the beneficial effects achieved by each aspect and the corresponding feasible implementation methods are similar and will not be repeated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device 100 provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] FIG2 is a software structure block diagram of the electronic device 100 provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of an interface for entering satellite communications provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of an interface for accessing satellite communications provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of a satellite communication interface in a super power saving mode provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] FIG6 is a schematic diagram of an interface for switching to a super power saving mode in a low-power satellite communication scenario according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of an interface for switching to super power saving mode in another low-power satellite communication scenario according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] FIG8 is a schematic diagram of an interface for switching to a super power saving mode in a low-power and low-temperature satellite communication scenario according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] FIG9 is a schematic diagram of an interface for switching to super power saving mode in another low-power and low-temperature satellite communication scenario provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] FIG10 is a schematic diagram of an interface for switching to a super power saving mode when there is no terrestrial network provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] FIG11 is a schematic diagram of a process for switching to a super power saving mode in a low-power satellite communication scenario according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] FIG12 is a schematic diagram of a process of switching to a super power saving mode in a low-power satellite communication scenario at different temperatures according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] FIG13 is a schematic diagram of a process for switching to a super power saving mode in a low-power and low-temperature satellite communication scenario according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] FIG14 is a schematic diagram of an interface for switching to a super power saving mode when there is no terrestrial network, provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] FIG15 is a flowchart of internal interaction of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] FIG16 is a flow chart of a control method provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0040] FIG17 is a schematic structural diagram of a control device provided in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] To facilitate a clear description of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, some of the terms and technologies involved in the embodiments of the present application are briefly introduced below:

[0042] 1. Electronic devices

[0043] The electronic devices of the embodiments of the present application may include handheld devices, vehicle-mounted devices, etc. with image processing functions. For example, some electronic devices include: mobile phones, tablet computers, PDAs, laptop computers, mobile internet devices (MIDs), wearable devices, virtual reality (VR) devices, augmented reality (AR) devices, wireless terminals in industrial control, wireless terminals in self-driving, wireless terminals in remote medical surgery, wireless terminals in smart grids, wireless terminals in transportation safety, wireless terminals in smart cities, wireless terminals in smart homes, cellular phones, cordless phones, session initiation protocol (SIP) phones, wireless local loop (WLL) stations, personal digital assistants (PDAs), handheld devices with wireless communication capabilities, computing devices or other processing devices connected to a wireless modem, in-vehicle devices (such as car computers), wearable devices, electronic devices in 5G or future evolution of public land mobile communications (PLMCs), and the like. The electronic devices in the network (PLMN) are not limited to this in the embodiments of the present application.

[0044] As an example and not a limitation, in the embodiments of the present application, the electronic device may also be a wearable device. Wearable devices may also be referred to as wearable smart devices, which are a general term for wearable devices that are intelligently designed and developed using wearable technology for daily wear, such as hearing aids, glasses, gloves, watches, clothing, and shoes. A wearable device is a portable device that is worn directly on the body or integrated into the user's clothes or accessories. Wearable devices are not only hardware devices, but also achieve powerful functions through software support, data interaction, and cloud interaction. Broadly speaking, wearable smart devices include those that are fully functional, large in size, and can achieve complete or partial functions without relying on smartphones, such as smart watches or smart glasses, as well as those that only focus on a certain type of application function and need to be used in conjunction with other devices such as smartphones, such as various smart bracelets and smart jewelry for vital sign monitoring.

[0045] In addition, in the embodiment of the present application, the electronic device can also be an electronic device in the Internet of Things (IoT) system. IoT is an important part of the future development of information technology. Its main technical feature is to connect objects through communication technology, thereby realizing the intelligent interconnection of man and machine and the interconnection of things.

[0046] The electronic devices in the embodiments of the present application may also be referred to as: terminal equipment, user equipment (UE), mobile station (MS), mobile terminal (MT), access terminal, user unit, user station, mobile station, mobile station, remote station, remote terminal, mobile device, user terminal, terminal, wireless communication equipment, user agent or user device, etc.

[0047] 2. User Interface

[0048] The user interface can also be simply referred to as "interface." An interface can be understood as the medium for interaction and information exchange between an application or operating system and the user. It enables the conversion between the internal form of information and a form acceptable to the user. A common form of user interface is the graphical user interface (GUI), which refers to a user interface related to computer operations that uses a graphical display. It can be an interface element such as an icon, window, or control displayed on the display of an electronic device. Controls can include visual interface elements such as icons, buttons, menus, tabs, text boxes, dialog boxes, status bars, navigation bars, and widgets.

[0049] 3. Other terms

[0050] In the embodiments of this application, words such as "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations, or descriptions. Any embodiment or design described in this application as "exemplary" or "for example" should not be construed as being preferred or advantageous over other embodiments or designs. Rather, the use of words such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a concrete manner.

[0051] In the embodiments of the present application, "at least one" refers to one or more, and "more" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: the existence of A alone, the existence of A and B at the same time, and the existence of B alone, where A and B can be singular or plural. The character " / " generally indicates that the previous and next associated objects are in an "or" relationship. "At least one of the following items" or similar expressions refers to any combination of these items, including any combination of single items or plural items. For example, at least one of a, b, or c can represent: a, b, c, ab, ac, bc, or abc, where a, b, c can be single or multiple.

[0052] It should be noted that the "at..." in the embodiments of the present application can be the instant when a certain situation occurs, or it can be a period of time after the situation occurs, and the embodiments of the present application do not specifically limit this. In addition, the display interface provided in the embodiments of the present application is only an example, and the display interface can also include more or less content.

[0053] In a possible implementation, when an electronic device is in an area with poor cellular and / or WiFi signal quality, it may be unable to access the cellular and / or WiFi services. In this case, the electronic device can utilize satellite communication capabilities to perform basic communication functions via a direct connection to a satellite. Satellite communication functions include sending and receiving text messages, making and answering calls, and so on.

[0054] However, in some possible implementations, satellite communications consume high power. When using satellite communications, electronic devices can quickly deplete their battery, impacting the user experience. In some possible implementations, electronic devices may not support satellite communications when the battery is low. For example, when satellite communications are low on battery, the electronic device may display a pop-up window with text such as "The current battery level is too low, affecting satellite communication stability. We recommend charging and maintaining a battery level above 5% before use" or "The current battery level is below 5%, and satellite communications will be terminated in 25 seconds."

[0055] It is understandable that when the terrestrial network (for example, cellular network and WiFi network) cannot be connected, the electronic device can connect to satellite communication. Satellite services may not support data services. For example, satellite services can support applications related to calls and text messages, where the operation of applications such as calls and text messages does not depend on data services. Moreover, when the terrestrial network cannot be connected, some applications in the electronic device that require the Internet cannot operate normally. Therefore, in scenarios with limited or low power, electronic devices can not run applications that require the Internet on the basis of being able to support call and text message functions, thereby reducing power consumption and providing the electronic device with satellite connection and satellite calls for as long as possible.

[0056] In light of this, embodiments of the present application provide a control method that associates satellite communication with super power saving mode. For example, when the battery level and / or temperature of an electronic device falls below a certain threshold, super power saving mode is automatically enabled. Alternatively, when the absence of cellular and WiFi is detected and the electronic device has previously used satellite communication, an interface may prompt the user to select super power saving mode. This allows the user to use satellite communication in super power saving mode, thereby reducing power consumption and extending the use time of the electronic device.

[0057] In order to better understand the embodiments of the present application, the structure of the electronic device according to the embodiments of the present application is introduced below:

[0058] 1 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device 100. The electronic device 100 may include a processor 110, an external memory interface 120, an internal memory 121, a universal serial bus (USB) interface 130, a charging management module 140, a power management module 141, a battery 142, antenna 1, antenna 2, antenna 3, a mobile communication module 150, a wireless communication module 160, a satellite communication module 151, an audio module 170, a speaker 170A, a receiver 170B, a microphone 170C, an earphone interface 170D, a sensor module 180, a button 190, a motor 191, an indicator 192, a camera 193, a display 194, a subscriber identification module (SIM) card interface 195, and an embedded secure element (eSE) 196. The sensor module 180 may include a pressure sensor 180A, a gyroscope sensor 180B, an air pressure sensor 180C, a magnetic sensor 180D, an acceleration sensor 180E, a distance sensor 180F, a proximity light sensor 180G, a fingerprint sensor 180H, a temperature sensor 180J, a touch sensor 180K, an ambient light sensor 180L, a bone conduction sensor 180M, etc.

[0059] It should be understood that the structures illustrated in the embodiments of the present application do not constitute a specific limitation on the electronic device 100. In other embodiments of the present application, the electronic device 100 may include more or fewer components than shown, or may combine or separate certain components, or arrange the components differently. The illustrated components may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of software and hardware.

[0060] The processor 110 may include one or more processing units. For example, the processor 110 may include an application processor (AP), a modem processor, a graphics processing unit (GPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a controller, a video codec, a digital signal processor (DSP), a baseband processor, and / or a neural-network processing unit (NPU). The different processing units may be independent devices or integrated into one or more processors.

[0061] The power management module 141 is used to connect the battery 142, the charging management module 140 and the processor 110. The power management module 141 receives input from the battery 142 and / or the charging management module 140, and provides power to the processor 110, the internal memory 121, the display screen 194, the camera 193, and the wireless communication module 160. The power management module 141 can also be used to monitor parameters such as battery capacity, battery cycle count, battery health status (leakage, impedance), etc. In some other embodiments, the power management module 141 can also be set in the processor 110. In other embodiments, the power management module 141 and the charging management module 140 can also be set in the same device. In an embodiment of the present application, the power management module 141 can be used to execute a power saving strategy in a super power saving mode to reduce power consumption.

[0062] The wireless communication function of the electronic device 100 can be implemented through the antenna 1, the antenna 2, the mobile communication module 150, the wireless communication module 160, the modem processor and the baseband processor.

[0063] In an embodiment of the present application, the electronic device 100 may further include a satellite communication module 151. The satellite communication function of the electronic device 100 may be realized through antenna 3 and the satellite communication module, etc., wherein antenna 3 may be a different antenna from antenna 1 and antenna 2, and antenna 3 may also reuse antenna 1 and / or antenna 2. This embodiment of the present application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0064] Electronic device 100 implements display functionality through a GPU, display screen 194, and an application processor. Display screen 194 is used to display images, videos, and the like. In this embodiment of the present application, display screen 194 can be used to display a satellite communication interface, providing prompts within the interface to assist the user in adjusting the handheld terminal's posture to quickly establish satellite communication.

[0065] The temperature sensor 180J is used to detect temperature. In some embodiments, the electronic device 100 uses the temperature detected by the temperature sensor 180J to execute a temperature processing strategy. For example, when the temperature reported by the temperature sensor 180J exceeds a threshold, the electronic device 100 reduces the performance of the processor located near the temperature sensor 180J to reduce power consumption and implement thermal protection. In other embodiments, when the temperature is lower than another threshold, the electronic device 100 heats the battery 142 to avoid abnormal shutdown of the electronic device 100 due to low temperature. In other embodiments, when the temperature is lower than another threshold, the electronic device 100 boosts the output voltage of the battery 142 to avoid abnormal shutdown caused by low temperature. In an embodiment of the present application, the temperature sensor 180J can be used to report the temperature information of the electronic device, determine the power threshold corresponding to the current temperature based on the temperature information, and the electronic device can enter super power saving mode when the power reaches the power threshold.

[0066] The software system of the electronic device 100 may adopt a layered architecture, an event-driven architecture, a micro-kernel architecture, a micro-service architecture, or a cloud architecture, etc. In the embodiment of the present application, the Android system with a layered architecture is used as an example to exemplify the software structure of the electronic device 100 .

[0067] FIG2 is a block diagram of the software structure of the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0068] A layered architecture divides software into several layers, each with distinct roles and responsibilities. Layers communicate with each other through software interfaces. In some embodiments, the Android system may include an application layer, an application framework layer, system libraries, and a kernel layer, where the kernel layer may become a driver layer.

[0069] The application layer can include a series of application packages.

[0070] As shown in FIG2 , the application package may include a system manager module, a system user interface (SystemUI), a satellite communication application, a text message application, a setting application, a super power saving control module, and a phone application.

[0071] Among them, the system housekeeper module can be used to determine whether to use the super power saving mode based on information such as power information, temperature information, network status and satellite mode; the network status can be, for example: cellular network is on or off, WiFi network is on or off, etc.; the satellite mode can be, for example: satellite communication is on or off.

[0072] SystemUI is an Android application package (APK) that can be used to display status bar information, display the notification panel, provide screenshot services, and provide wallpaper services. In the embodiment of the present application, after the electronic device switches to ultra power saving mode, SystemUI can be used to display the interface in dark mode, such as wallpaper and desktop in dark mode.

[0073] Satellite communication applications can be used to provide satellite communication services.

[0074] The super power saving control module may be configured to execute a super power saving strategy to enable the electronic device to switch to a super power saving mode.

[0075] Optionally, the entry for opening the satellite communication function may be set in a settings application. For example, the settings application may include a setting item for satellite communication. After receiving a click operation on the setting item for satellite communication, the electronic device may turn on or off the satellite communication function.

[0076] The application framework layer provides an application programming interface (API) and programming framework for applications in the application layer. The application framework layer includes some predefined functions.

[0077] As shown in FIG2 , the application framework layer may include a temperature control management module, a battery management module, a network management module, a system database, a power management module (also known as a battery management service, power manager service, PMS) and a display management module.

[0078] The temperature control management module can be used to obtain temperature information. The battery management module can be used to obtain battery power information and charging status information. The network management module can be used to manage cellular networks, WiFi networks, and disable near-field communication (NFC). The system database can be used to manage satellite communication services. The power management module can be used to manage power consumption in normal mode and control power consumption in super power saving mode. The display management module is used to control the brightness of the display.

[0079] System libraries may include multiple library modules, such as the Android runtime, surface manager, 3D graphics processing library, 2D graphics engine, and media library.

[0080] The kernel layer is the layer between hardware and software. It drives the hardware, enabling it to operate. The kernel layer may include display drivers, camera drivers, audio drivers, and sensor drivers, though this is not a limitation in the present embodiment. The hardware layer may include various types of sensors, such as temperature sensors; it may also include display panels, etc.

[0081] The following first describes the process of the electronic device entering satellite communication in an embodiment of the present application with reference to FIG3 , as shown in FIG3 :

[0082] When the electronic device is powered on and / or unlocked, the electronic device may display a desktop, such as the interface shown in a of Figure 3. The desktop may include a status bar 304, time and date information, and icons of multiple application programs.

[0083] Status bar 304 may display time information, network quality information, and battery information. For example, network quality information may indicate that the device is connected to a 5G cellular network with 4 signal bars, and battery information may indicate that the device is 100%. Multiple application icons may include a phone application icon 301, a text messaging application icon 302, and a satellite communication application icon 303. The phone application can be used to make calls with other devices, the text messaging application can be used to send and receive text messages, and the satellite communication application can be used to connect to a satellite for services such as making calls and sending and receiving text messages.

[0084] In some embodiments, when the remaining power of the electronic device is sufficient, the remaining power can support the electronic device to perform satellite communication services. The electronic device can use ordinary processes for satellite communication without optimizing the power usage scenario.

[0085] For example, in the interface shown in a of FIG3 , when a trigger operation is received for the satellite communication application icon 303, the electronic device may launch the satellite communication application and display a satellite startup interface, which may be shown in b of FIG3 . The trigger operation may be a click operation and / or a slide operation.

[0086] In the interface shown in b of FIG3 , the electronic device may display a start satellite control 305, wherein the start satellite control 305 can be used to access a satellite. Optionally, the start satellite control 305 may include information for identifying the satellite type, for example, the satellite type may be "Tiantong Satellite" (not shown in the interface shown in b of FIG3 ).

[0087] The interface shown in b of FIG. 3 may also display an identifier 306 indicating the type of subscriber identity module (SIM) or the carrier to which it belongs. This identifier 306 can reduce the probability of a user inserting a SIM that does not support satellite communication, reduce the probability of satellite connection failures due to a SIM that does not support satellite communication in an electronic device, and reduce the probability of an invalid satellite connection resulting from a SIM that does not support satellite communication, thereby increasing the power consumption of the electronic device.

[0088] In the interface shown in b of FIG3 , when a trigger operation for starting the satellite control 305 is received, the electronic device can search for satellite signals (also known as searching for satellites); during the satellite search process, the electronic device can display a search interface, which can be, for example, the interface shown in c of FIG3 . In the interface shown in c of FIG3 , the electronic device can display a pop-up window 307 , which includes a collapse control 308 , a close control 309 , a prompt message 310 , and an animation 311 indicating that the search is in progress. The collapse control 308 can be used to collapse the pop-up window 307 ; the close control 309 can be used to close the pop-up window 307 ; the prompt message 310 can be, for example, “Searching for satellites, please use an open area outdoors to avoid blocking satellite signals” ; the prompt message 310 can be used to guide the user’s posture or action of holding the electronic device to quickly complete the search for satellites so that the user can use the satellite communication function for communication in a timely manner.

[0089] When the electronic device is in the process of searching for stars as shown in the interface c in Figure 3, if the electronic device completes the search, the electronic device can aim at the satellite (also called pointing) and display the pointing interface, which can be, for example, the interface shown in d in Figure 3. In the interface shown in d in Figure 3, the electronic device can display a pop-up window 312, which may include a folding control, a closing control, a prompt message 313, and a motion effect 314 indicating that the star is being pointed. Among them, the prompt message 313 may be, for example, "Turn the phone to the left to aim at the satellite and move the satellite to the fan-shaped area." The prompt message 313 can be used to guide the user's posture or action of holding the electronic device to quickly complete the star pointing so that the user can use the satellite communication function to communicate in time.

[0090] When the electronic device is in the process of pointing to the satellite in the interface shown in d in Figure 3, if the electronic device completes the pointing, the electronic device can establish a communication connection with the satellite and display a satellite connection interface, which may be, for example, the interface shown in e in Figure 3. In the interface shown in e in Figure 3, the electronic device may display a pop-up window 315, which may include a collapse control, a close control, a prompt message 316, and a dynamic effect 317 indicating that the communication connection is in progress. Among them, the prompt message 316 may be, for example, "Connecting (120 seconds) Already aligned with the satellite, please make sure there are no buildings or trees blocking the direction". The prompt message 316 can be used to show the user the progress of connecting to the satellite, which can enhance the user experience.

[0091] When the electronic device is in the process of satellite communication connection as shown in the interface e in Figure 3, if the electronic device completes the communication connection, the electronic device may display the satellite communication interface, which may be, for example, the interface shown in Figure 3 f. In the interface shown in Figure 3 f, the electronic device may display a pop-up window 318, which may include a collapse control 308, a close control, a prompt message 319, an animation 320 indicating that the connection has been completed, an icon 321 for a phone application, an icon 322 for a text messaging application, a prompt message 323, and satellite quality information 324.

[0092] Among them, prompt information 319 can be used to indicate the completion of the satellite communication connection. Prompt information 319 can be, for example, "Successfully connected to the satellite. The current signal is good. Please keep holding the phone." Prompt information 323 can be used to indicate the location information of the electronic device. For example, prompt information 323 can be, for example, "40°10'41" North Latitude, 116°10'43" East Longitude, 8848 meters Altitude. Refreshed: just now." Satellite quality information 324 can be represented in the form of signal grid numbers. For example, the current satellite signal grid number is 4, indicating that the current satellite signal is good.

[0093] It should be noted that when the electronic device is not connected to a satellite, the electronic device may display the phone application icon 301 and the SMS application icon 302 in the interface shown in FIG3 a, and the phone application and the SMS application may perform corresponding communication services based on cellular and / or WiFi. When the electronic device is connected to a satellite, the electronic device may display the phone application icon 321 and the SMS application icon 322 in the interface shown in FIG3 f, and the phone application and the SMS application may perform corresponding communication services based on the satellite.

[0094] To facilitate the distinction between the two, in the embodiment of the present application, the icon 321 of the phone application is different from the icon 301 of the phone application, and the icon 322 of the text message application is different from the icon 302 of the text message application; for example, the icon 321 of the phone application is based on the icon 301 of the phone application, and a satellite logo or other logo is added to the lower right corner of the icon; the icon 322 of the text message application is based on the icon 302 of the text message application, and a satellite logo or other logo is added to the lower right corner of the icon. In actual applications, the icon 321 of the phone application can also be the same as the icon 301 of the phone application, and the icon 322 of the text message application can also be the same as the icon 302 of the text message application, and this embodiment of the present application does not limit this. In addition, the interface shown in f in Figure 3 can also include icons of other applications, and this embodiment of the present application does not limit this.

[0095] Optionally, during the process of displaying the interface shown in FIG3 c - FIG3 f, the electronic device can retract the pop-up window by retracting the control to improve the aesthetics and simplicity of the interface. Take the pop-up window 318 of the interface shown in FIG3 f as an example:

[0096] In some embodiments, in the interface shown in f of FIG. 3 , when a trigger operation is received for retracting control 308, the electronic device may display a satellite communication interface as shown in FIG. 4 . In this interface, the expanded pop-up window 318 switches to a collapsed pop-up window 401. Pop-up window 401 may include some elements of the expanded pop-up window 318, for example, prompt information 319, prompt information 323, satellite quality information 324, and an animation 320 indicating a completed connection.

[0097] In addition, in the interface shown in FIG4 , the electronic device may also display a phone application icon 321, a text messaging application icon 322, and a disconnect control 402. Disconnect control 402 may be used to control the electronic device to disconnect from the satellite communication connection. Optionally, an updated prompt message 323 may be displayed in real time at the bottom of the interface shown in FIG4 .

[0098] Optionally, in the embodiment of the present application, a disconnect control 402 may be displayed in the interface shown in FIG4 . To enhance interface simplicity, the electronic device may also not display the disconnect control 402 in the interface. When the user wishes to cancel satellite communication, the electronic device may, based on a trigger operation on pop-up window 401, expand the pop-up window and enter the interface shown in FIG3 f. Upon receiving a trigger operation on the close control 309 in the interface shown in FIG3 f, the electronic device disconnects the communication link with the satellite and exits satellite communication. The embodiment of the present application does not limit the location of the control for closing satellite communication or the method for closing satellite communication.

[0099] In the interface shown in Figure 4 or the interface shown in f in Figure 3, the electronic device can use the phone application and / or the text messaging application to perform satellite communications. After the user ends the call and / or ends sending and receiving text messages, the electronic device can display the interface shown in Figure 4 or the interface shown in f in Figure 3.

[0100] At this point, electronic devices can use satellites to achieve satellite communications.

[0101] It should be noted that the embodiments of this application only use launching a satellite communication application on the desktop as an example to illustrate how to access satellite communication. In actual applications, the control center interface of the electronic device may include a satellite communication shortcut control, and / or the settings application may include a satellite communication settings item. The electronic device can quickly launch the satellite communication application by clicking the satellite communication shortcut control in the control center interface; the electronic device can also quickly launch the satellite communication application by clicking the satellite communication settings item in the settings application. This embodiment of the application does not limit this.

[0102] The above embodiment illustrates a method for an electronic device to access a satellite when sufficient power is available, as provided by the embodiments of the present application. In the embodiments of the present application, to increase the duration of remaining power available for satellite communication, the electronic device can enable ultra-power-saving mode based on user input and conduct satellite communication. The electronic device can also automatically switch to ultra-power-saving mode and conduct satellite communication when preset conditions are met.

[0103] The following first describes the process of turning on the super power saving mode based on user operation and performing satellite communication in conjunction with Figure 5. Figure 5 shows a schematic diagram of the interface of satellite communication in the super power saving mode provided by an embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figure 5:

[0104] The electronic device may display an interface as shown in a of FIG5 , which may include a status bar 501 , which may include time information, network quality information, power information, etc. For example, the power information is 80%.

[0105] The electronic device can enter the super power saving mode based on the super power saving control; wherein, the super power saving control can be a shortcut control for entering the super power saving mode in the control center interface; the super power saving control can also be a setting item for entering the super power saving mode in the setting application; the super power saving control can also be a control for entering the super power saving mode in other forms, and the embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

[0106] For example, taking the example of an electronic device entering super power saving mode based on the super power saving control in the control center interface, in the interface shown in FIG5 a, when a trigger operation of sliding down from the top of the screen is received, the electronic device may display the control center interface, such as the interface shown in FIG5 b. In the interface shown in FIG5 b, the electronic device may display multiple shortcut controls, including, for example, the super power saving control 502. It is understood that in some embodiments, the super power saving control may not be displayed in the control center interface shown in FIG5 b, and the electronic device may find the super power saving control 502 among all shortcut controls based on the more controls 503, but this embodiment of the present application does not limit this.

[0107] In the interface shown in FIG5(b), when a trigger operation is received for the super power saving control 502, the electronic device may enter super power saving mode, as shown in FIG5(c). This interface displays a super power saving indicator 504, an exit control 505, a prompt message 506, icons of multiple applications, and an add control 507. The super power saving indicator 504 indicates that the electronic device is currently in super power saving mode; the exit control 505 can be used to control the electronic device to exit super power saving mode; the prompt message 506 can be used to indicate the remaining power and the remaining power duration, such as "Battery 80% expected to last 86 hours and 20 minutes"; the multiple application icons may include, for example, the phone application icon 301, the SMS application icon 302, and the satellite communication application icon 303; and the add control 507 can be used to add applications for use in super power saving mode.

[0108] In the interface shown in c in Figure 5, the electronic device is in super power saving mode, and the user can use satellite communication to make calls and / or send and receive text messages. After receiving the trigger operation of the icon 303 for satellite communication, the electronic device can perform operations such as searching for stars, pointing to stars, connecting to satellites, etc., and use satellites to communicate after the satellite connection is successful. This process can refer to the relevant description of the embodiment shown in Figure 3. For example, after entering the interface shown in b in Figure 3, the star search process is entered in response to the trigger operation for starting the satellite control 305; after entering the interface shown in c in Figure 3 and searching for satellite signals, the star pointing process is entered; after entering the interface shown in d in Figure 3 and pointing to the satellite, the satellite connection process is entered; after entering the interface shown in e in Figure 3 and connecting to the satellite, the interface shown in f in Figure 3 is displayed, and satellite communication is realized.

[0109] It is understood that the process indicated by the dotted arrow from the interface shown in FIG5 c to the interface shown in FIG5 d can refer to the process shown in the interface shown in FIG3 b to the interface shown in FIG4 . This embodiment of the application will not be described in detail.

[0110] After the satellite connection is completed, the electronic device may display the interface shown in d in Figure 5. The interface may include a super power saving logo 504, an exit control, a pop-up window 508, a prompt message 508, icons of multiple applications and a notification bar 509.

[0111] The pop-up window 401 in the interface shown in d of FIG5 is identical or similar in form and content to the pop-up window 401 in the interface shown in FIG4. The available time in prompt information 508 may be the available time for satellite communication with the remaining battery power. The icons of the multiple applications may be, for example, icons of applications that support satellite communication, such as phone application icon 321 and SMS application icon 322.

[0112] It should be noted that the duration of battery life in super power saving mode before satellite communication is enabled may be different from the duration of battery life in super power saving mode after satellite communication is enabled. For example, before satellite communication is enabled, in super power saving mode, the electronic device may display prompt message 506; prompt message 506 may indicate the duration of battery life in super power saving mode. After satellite communication is enabled, in super power saving mode, the electronic device may display prompt message 508; prompt message 508 may indicate the duration of satellite communication in super power saving mode. For example, prompt message 508 may include "Battery 79% estimated battery life for 70 hours and 30 minutes" or "Battery 79% estimated satellite communication life for 70 hours and 30 minutes." This duration of battery life may be determined based on the power consumption of the satellite communication application and the remaining battery life, and this is not a limitation in the present embodiment.

[0113] Notification bar 509 may include time information, network quality information, and battery information. The network quality information in notification bar 509 may be used to identify the currently connected satellite. Optionally, notification bar 509 may display a cellular access indicator and / or a WiFi access indicator. Optionally, notification bar 509 may not display the cellular access indicator and / or WiFi access indicator; this embodiment of the application is not limited thereto.

[0114] At this point, the electronic device can perform satellite communications in super power saving mode, thereby extending the battery life and thus extending the satellite communications time of the electronic device.

[0115] 6-7 , the process in which the electronic device automatically switches to the super power saving mode and performs satellite communication under preset conditions in an embodiment of the present application will be described.

[0116] FIG6 shows a schematic diagram of an interface of satellite communication in a super power saving mode provided by an embodiment of the present application, as shown in FIG6 :

[0117] In some scenarios, the remaining power of the electronic device is low and the user needs to communicate via satellite. When the remaining power is less than or equal to a first power threshold, the electronic device can automatically enter super power saving mode; the first power threshold is, for example, 5%.

[0118] In some embodiments, after receiving a user click on the satellite communication application icon, the electronic device may display the interface shown in FIG6 a. In the interface shown in FIG6 a, the electronic device displays a start satellite control 305 and a status bar; the status bar displays battery information, for example, the current remaining battery is 4%, as indicated by the battery level in the dotted box.

[0119] In the interface shown in FIG6a, upon receiving a trigger operation to activate satellite control 305, the electronic device may display the interface shown in FIG6b. FIG6b may also display a prompt message 601, which informs the user that the electronic device will automatically enter ultra power saving mode. Prompt message 601 may include, for example, "Satellite communication is enabled, battery level is less than 5%, and the phone will enter ultra power saving mode in 10 seconds." Prompt message 601 may be displayed as a pop-up window at the bottom of the screen, or in other formats and locations.

[0120] It can be understood that in the interface shown in b in Figure 6, the remaining power (4%) is less than the first power threshold (5%), so the electronic device will automatically enter the super power saving mode after recognizing the user's intention to use satellite communication (for example, clicking to start the satellite control 305).

[0121] After entering the ultra power saving mode, the electronic device may perform steps of accessing a satellite.

[0122] In one possible implementation, the process of the electronic device entering the interface shown in c in Figure 6 from the interface shown in b in Figure 6 may be, for example: after the prompt information 601 is displayed in the interface shown in b in Figure 6 for 10 seconds, the electronic device may enter the interface shown in b in Figure 3; thereafter, the electronic device may refer to the relevant steps in the interface shown in b in Figure 3 - the interface shown in f in Figure 3 to complete the satellite connection process, and display the interface shown in c in Figure 6.

[0123] In another possible implementation, the process of the electronic device entering the interface shown in c in Figure 6 from the interface shown in b in Figure 6 may be, for example: after the prompt information 601 is displayed in the interface shown in b in Figure 6 for 10 seconds, the electronic device may enter the interface shown in c in Figure 3; thereafter, the electronic device may refer to the relevant steps in the interface shown in c in Figure 3 - the interface shown in f in Figure 3 to complete the satellite connection process, and display the interface shown in c in Figure 6.

[0124] In the two possible implementations described above, the electronic device can continue to perform subsequent satellite access operations after entering super power saving mode, eliminating the need to repeat the relevant steps for satellite access, thereby simplifying user operations. In other embodiments, when switching to super power saving mode, the electronic device can disable satellite communications; after entering super power saving mode, the electronic device needs to restart the satellite communication application.

[0125] In another possible implementation, the process of the electronic device entering the interface shown in c in Figure 6 from the interface shown in b in Figure 6 may be, for example: after the prompt information 601 is displayed in the interface shown in b in Figure 6 for 10 seconds, the electronic device may enter the interface shown in c in Figure 5; after receiving the trigger operation of the icon 303 for the satellite communication application, the electronic device may enter the interface shown in b in Figure 3; thereafter, the electronic device may refer to the relevant steps in the interface shown in c in Figure 3 - the interface shown in f in Figure 3 to complete the satellite connection process, and display the interface shown in c in Figure 6.

[0126] Understandably, users may not be aware of the remaining battery life before using satellite communications. After the electronic device automatically switches to ultra power saving mode, the user realizes that the battery is currently low and, to conserve power, may decide not to use satellite communications. Thus, in another possible implementation, after switching to ultra power saving mode, the electronic device can reactivate or disable the satellite communications application based on the user's preference, thereby improving the user experience.

[0127] To improve the accuracy of automatically switching to super power saving mode when satellite communication is activated, the electronic device may determine the relationship between the remaining power and the first power threshold after activating the satellite communication application and receiving a trigger operation to activate the satellite control 305. In actual applications, the electronic device may recognize the user's intention to use satellite communication, or it may be the user clicking the icon of the satellite communication application; after receiving the trigger operation for the satellite communication icon, the electronic device determines the relationship between the remaining power and the first power threshold, and displays a prompt message 601 when the remaining power is less than the first power threshold. For example, in the interface shown in a of Figure 3, when the remaining power is less than the first power threshold and the trigger operation for the satellite communication icon 303 is received, the electronic device displays a pop-up window including the prompt message 601 below the interface shown in a of Figure 3. This embodiment of the present application is not limited to this.

[0128] In this way, when the battery is low and the user wants to use satellite communication, the electronic device can automatically enter super power saving mode, extending the usage time of the electronic device and the duration of satellite communication, while simplifying the user's operation of switching to super power saving mode and improving the user experience.

[0129] FIG7 shows a schematic diagram of an interface of satellite communication in another super power saving mode provided by an embodiment of the present application, as shown in FIG7 :

[0130] In other scenarios, electronic devices will continue to consume power during the use of satellites; when the remaining power is less than or equal to a first power threshold, the electronic device may automatically enter super power saving mode, such as 5%.

[0131] After the electronic device connects to the satellite, the interface shown in Figure 7a may be displayed. This interface may include a pop-up window 401, a phone app icon 321, a text messaging app icon 322, and a status bar. Pop-up window 401 indicates that the electronic device has connected to the satellite; the status bar displays battery level information, such as the current remaining battery level of 6%, as indicated by the dashed box.

[0132] During the process of connecting to the satellite, the remaining power of the electronic device will continue to decrease until the remaining power is equal to the first power threshold. For example, the power information in the status bar of the electronic device is 5%, as shown in the dotted box in interface b in Figure 7.

[0133] Because the remaining battery power is less than or equal to the first battery power threshold, the electronic device displays a prompt message 701 in the interface shown in FIG7 b. Prompt message 701 is used to inform the user that the electronic device will automatically enter super power saving mode. Prompt message 701 can be the same as prompt message 601, for example, "Satellite communication is enabled, the battery power is less than 5%, and the phone will enter super power saving mode in 10 seconds." The text of prompt message 701 can also be different from the text of prompt message 601. Prompt message 701 can be displayed in the form of a pop-up window at the bottom of the screen, or in other forms and at other locations.

[0134] After entering the super power saving mode, the electronic device may display an interface as shown in c in FIG. 7 .

[0135] In one possible implementation, the process of an electronic device transitioning from the interface shown in FIG. 7b to the interface shown in FIG. 7c may be, for example, as follows: after prompt information 701 is displayed in the interface shown in FIG. 7b for 10 seconds, the electronic device may enter super power saving mode while maintaining satellite communication and displaying the interface shown in FIG. 7c. Thus, when the battery level is low during satellite communication, the electronic device may automatically switch to super power saving mode without having to reconnect to the satellite, thereby extending satellite communication duration and simplifying user operations, thereby improving the user experience.

[0136] In another possible implementation, the process of an electronic device transitioning from interface (b) in FIG. 7 to interface (c) in FIG. 7 may include, for example, the following: after prompt message 701 is displayed in interface (b) in FIG. 7 for 10 seconds, the electronic device switches to ultra power saving mode. During the transition to ultra power saving mode, the electronic device disables the satellite communication application. After the transition to ultra power saving mode is complete, the electronic device may display interface (c) in FIG. 5 . Upon receiving a triggering operation for icon 303 of the satellite communication application, the electronic device may enter interface (b) in FIG. 3 . Thereafter, the electronic device may complete the satellite connection process by referring to the steps from interface (c) in FIG. 3 to interface (f) in FIG. 3 , and then display interface (c) in FIG. This allows the electronic device to reactivate or disable the satellite communication application based on user selection after switching to ultra power saving mode, thereby improving the user experience.

[0137] It is understood that after connecting to a satellite and switching to ultra-power saving mode, the electronic device can initiate or automatically initiate satellite communication applications based on user operation. The user's holding position of the electronic device can remain unchanged before and after switching to ultra-power saving mode; provided that the position remains unchanged, the electronic device can quickly complete the satellite search, alignment, and connection process. By providing the user with the option to continue using satellite communication, the user can simplify the operation of controlling the electronic device to reconnect to a satellite in ultra-power saving mode.

[0138] In embodiments of the present application, the remaining battery level of the electronic device may reach a first battery threshold during satellite communications. For example, while a user is making a call and / or sending or receiving text messages, the remaining battery level of the electronic device is less than or equal to 5%. In this case, the electronic device automatically switches to super power saving mode without affecting the ongoing call and / or text messaging process; the user can maintain the call and / or text message processing. This allows the user to conserve power while maintaining ongoing call and text messaging services, thereby improving the user experience.

[0139] The above embodiment illustrates the scenario of using satellite communication when the remaining power is lower than the first power threshold. It is understandable that the available time of the remaining power is not only related to the power consumption of the running application, but also to the current weather. For example, in a low temperature scenario, the internal resistance of the battery in the electronic device increases and the voltage drops faster, resulting in the power consumption of the electronic device in the low temperature scenario being greater than the power consumption of the electronic device in the room temperature scenario. Taking into account the impact of temperature on power, the embodiment of the present application can also set a mapping relationship between temperature intervals and power thresholds. For example, the first temperature interval corresponds to the first power threshold, the second temperature interval corresponds to the second power threshold, and the third temperature interval corresponds to the third power threshold...

[0140] Taking the electronic device having the first temperature range and the second temperature range as an example, the following describes the process of the electronic device automatically switching to the super power saving mode and performing satellite communication under preset conditions in conjunction with FIG8 and FIG9.

[0141] The dividing value between the first temperature interval and the second temperature interval is a preset temperature, which may be -20°C, for example. If the current temperature is higher than the preset temperature, it is in the first temperature interval, and the power threshold corresponds to the first power threshold. For example, when the temperature is greater than -20°C, the electronic device switches to super power saving mode when the power is 5%. If the current temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature, it is in the second temperature interval, and the power threshold corresponds to the second power threshold. The second power threshold is, for example, 20%. For example, when the temperature is lower than -20°C, the electronic device switches to super power saving mode when the power is 20%.

[0142] It can be understood that in the embodiment of the present application, the temperature may be negatively correlated with the power threshold, the temperature value in the first temperature range is greater than the temperature value in the second temperature range, and the first power threshold is less than the second power threshold.

[0143] Specifically, FIG8 shows a schematic diagram of an interface of satellite communication in a super power saving mode provided by an embodiment of the present application, as shown in FIG8:

[0144] In some scenarios, the remaining battery power of an electronic device is low and the user needs to communicate via satellite. When the temperature is less than or equal to a preset temperature and the remaining battery power is less than or equal to a second battery power threshold, the electronic device can automatically enter super power saving mode; the preset temperature is, for example, -20°C, and the second battery power threshold is, for example, 20%.

[0145] In some embodiments, when the current temperature is, for example, -25°C, after receiving a user click on the satellite communication application icon, the electronic device may display the interface shown in FIG8a. In the interface shown in FIG8a, the electronic device displays a start satellite control 305 and a status bar; the status bar displays battery information, for example, the current remaining battery is 15%, as indicated by the battery level in the dotted box.

[0146] In the interface shown in FIG8a, upon receiving a trigger operation to activate satellite control 305, the electronic device may display the interface shown in FIG8b. FIG8b may also display a prompt message 801, which informs the user that the electronic device will automatically enter ultra power saving mode. Prompt message 801 may include, for example, "The current device temperature is too low. To ensure your satellite communication experience, your phone will enter ultra power saving mode in 10 seconds." Prompt message 801 may be displayed as a pop-up window at the bottom of the screen, or in other formats and locations.

[0147] It is understood that when the interface shown in b of FIG8 is displayed, the remaining power of the electronic device (15%) is less than the second power threshold (5%), and the temperature of the electronic device (-25° C.) is less than the preset temperature (-20° C.). Therefore, the electronic device automatically enters the super power saving mode after recognizing the user's intention to use satellite communication (for example, clicking to start the satellite control 305 or clicking the icon of the satellite communication application).

[0148] After entering the super power saving mode, the electronic device can perform the steps of connecting to the satellite. The process of the electronic device entering the interface shown in FIG8b from FIG8c can be referred to the relevant description of the various possible implementations in FIG6 and will not be repeated here.

[0149] It is understood that when the current temperature is greater than the preset temperature, the electronic device can switch to the super power saving mode if the remaining power is less than or equal to the first power threshold. This process can be referred to the relevant description of the embodiments shown in Figures 6 and 7, and this scenario will not be described here.

[0150] In addition, the embodiments of this application only use two temperature ranges as an example to illustrate the scenario of automatically entering the super power saving mode. In actual applications, electronic devices can be set with multiple temperature ranges, each of which corresponds to a different power threshold. When the current temperature is within the temperature range and the current power is less than or equal to the power threshold corresponding to the temperature range, the electronic device can switch to the super power saving mode. This embodiment of the application will not be repeated.

[0151] In low-temperature scenarios, for example, temperatures below -20°C, electronic devices consume more power. If the battery threshold is 5%, switching to super power saving mode may not be enough to support long calls on the electronic device in low-temperature environments. Therefore, set a higher battery threshold in lower temperatures and a lower battery threshold in higher temperatures.

[0152] In this way, the time that electronic devices use satellite communications in low-temperature scenarios can be extended, while simplifying the operation of users switching to super power-saving mode and improving the user experience.

[0153] FIG9 shows a schematic diagram of an interface of satellite communication in another super power saving mode provided by an embodiment of the present application, as shown in FIG9 :

[0154] In other scenarios, electronic devices will continue to consume power during the use of satellites; when the temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature and the remaining power is less than or equal to the second power threshold, the electronic devices can also automatically enter super power saving mode; the preset temperature is, for example, -20°C, and the second power threshold is, for example, 20%.

[0155] If the current temperature is -25°C, for example, and the electronic device is connected to a satellite, the interface shown in Figure 9a may be displayed. This interface may include a pop-up window 401, a phone application icon 321, a text messaging application icon 322, and a status bar. Pop-up window 401 may indicate that the electronic device has connected to a satellite; the status bar displays battery level information, such as a current remaining battery level of 21%, as indicated by the dashed box.

[0156] During the process of connecting to the satellite, the remaining power of the electronic device will continue to decrease until the remaining power is equal to the second power threshold. For example, the power information in the status bar of the electronic device is 20%, as shown in the dotted box in interface b in Figure 9.

[0157] Because the current temperature is lower than the preset temperature and the remaining power is lower than or equal to the second power threshold, the electronic device displays a prompt message 901 in the interface shown in b of FIG9 . Prompt message 901 is used to inform the user that the electronic device will automatically enter super power saving mode. Prompt message 901 may be the same as prompt message 801, for example, "The current device temperature is too low. To ensure your satellite communication experience, the phone will enter super power saving mode in 10 seconds." The text of prompt message 901 may also be different from the text of prompt message 801. Prompt message 901 may be displayed in the form of a pop-up window at the bottom of the screen, or it may be displayed in other forms or at other locations.

[0158] After entering the super power saving mode, the electronic device can perform the steps of connecting to the satellite. The process of the electronic device entering the interface shown in Figure 9 (b) from the interface shown in Figure 9 (c) can be referred to the relevant description of the various possible implementations in Figure 7, and will not be repeated here.

[0159] In this way, the time that electronic devices use satellite communications in low-temperature scenarios can be extended, while simplifying the operation of users switching to super power-saving mode and improving the user experience.

[0160] In an embodiment of the present application, when the electronic device meets the preset conditions that it has used satellite communication and is not connected to the ground, the electronic device can also automatically enter the super power saving mode. Figure 10 shows a schematic diagram of the interface of satellite communication in the super power saving mode provided by an embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figure 10:

[0161] The electronic device can connect to the satellite using the steps shown in interfaces a through f in Figure 3 , and display the interface shown in Figure 4 . The interface shown in Figure 4 includes a disconnect control 402. When a trigger operation is received for disconnect control 402, the electronic device can display the interface shown in a of Figure 10 in response to the trigger operation.

[0162] In the interface shown in a of FIG10 , the electronic device displays a pop-up window 1001, which includes a cancel control 1002 and an exit control 1003 (which may also be a confirmation control). Pop-up window 1001 can be used to confirm whether to exit satellite communication. The prompt text in pop-up window 1001 may be, for example, "Are you sure you want to exit satellite communication?" Cancel control 1002 can be used to cancel exiting satellite communication, and exit control 1003 can be used to exit satellite communication. Upon receiving a trigger operation for exit control 1003, the electronic device exits satellite communication.

[0163] Alternatively, the electronic device can also exit satellite communication based on the close control 309 in any pop-up window in the interfaces shown in Figures c to f in Figure 3 . Taking the interface shown in Figure 3 c as an example, when the electronic device receives a trigger operation for the close control 309, the electronic device can enter the interface shown in Figure 10 a. When the electronic device receives a trigger operation for the exit control 1003 in the interface shown in Figure 10 a, the electronic device exits satellite communication.

[0164] In the embodiment of the present application, the interface shown in FIG. 10 a can be used to reduce false triggering, thereby reducing the probability of the electronic device interrupting its communication connection with the satellite due to the user accidentally touching the close control, thereby improving the user experience. Optionally, in actual applications, after receiving a trigger operation for the disconnect control 402 or the close control 309, the electronic device may not display the interface shown in FIG. 10 a and directly exit satellite communication.

[0165] Afterwards, when the electronic device uses the satellite communication application again and is not connected to the ground, the electronic device can switch to the super power saving mode.

[0166] Exemplarily, when the electronic device receives the trigger operation of the icon 303 for the satellite communication application again, the electronic device may display the interface shown in b in Figure 10; wherein, the interface shown in b in Figure 10 may include a status bar, and the network quality information in the status bar may indicate that the current device is not connected to a cellular network and is not connected to a WiFi network, as shown in the dotted box.

[0167] After detecting that the electronic device is not connected to a terrestrial network and has previously accessed satellite communications, the electronic device may display the interface shown in FIG10 c. FIG10 c includes a pop-up window 1004 prompting the user to use super power saving mode to save power. The prompt in pop-up window 1004 may include, for example, "Using super power saving mode can significantly save power. Detection indicates that you have just used satellite communications." Pop-up window 1004 includes a control for enabling super power saving mode. Upon receiving a trigger operation for enabling super power saving mode control 1005, the electronic device may switch to super power saving mode.

[0168] In this way, in scenarios where the ground network cannot be accessed or the ground network quality is poor, electronic devices can prompt users to save power, extend the satellite communication time of electronic devices, and improve the user experience.

[0169] It should be noted that in super power saving mode, the display mode of the electronic device can be dark mode. The wallpaper (or background) of the desktop shown in c in Figure 5 is different from the wallpaper (or wallpaper) of the desktop shown in a in Figure 5, and the color of the desktop shown in c in Figure 5 is relatively dark. The interfaces in super power saving mode in Figures 5 to 10 of the embodiments of the present application can all be dark mode interfaces. The dark mode is not shown in the figures of the embodiments of the present application, and this will not be described later in the embodiments of the present application. In addition, the embodiments of the present application only use the super power saving mode as an example to illustrate the control method of satellite communication. The electronic device can use the power saving mode to execute the control method provided in the embodiments of the present application, and the embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

[0170] The above embodiments illustrate various scenarios of satellite communication in super power saving mode provided in the embodiments of the present application in conjunction with Figures 3 to 10. The following describes the process of an electronic device executing the control method of the embodiments of the present application in the above-mentioned scenarios in conjunction with Figures 11 to 14.

[0171] Based on the embodiments shown in FIG6 and FIG7 , FIG11 shows a flow chart of a control method provided in an embodiment of the present application, as shown in FIG11 :

[0172] S1101. The electronic device starts a satellite communication application.

[0173] The electronic device is in normal mode, which can be understood as the operating state of the electronic device before entering ultra power saving mode. The electronic device can display, for example, icon 303 of a satellite communication application in the interface shown in FIG. 3a. Upon receiving a triggering operation for icon 303 of the satellite communication application, the electronic device can activate the satellite communication application, for example, by displaying the interface shown in FIG. 3b.

[0174] S1102: The electronic device obtains power information.

[0175] The power information may include a power level. After the satellite communication application is activated, the electronic device may monitor power level changes. For example, the electronic device may register for a broadcast and obtain the current power level information of the electronic device after receiving the broadcast. The electronic device may also obtain the current power level information of the electronic device based on a battery management module. The embodiments of the present application do not limit the method for obtaining power level information.

[0176] S1103: If the power information is less than or equal to the first power threshold, the electronic device switches to the super power saving mode.

[0177] The first battery threshold may be a boundary value between a low battery state and a normal battery state, and may be a fixed value or a user-defined low battery value. The first battery threshold may be, for example, 5%.

[0178] Switching an electronic device to super power saving mode may be manifested as at least one of the following: the electronic device sets the display mode to dark mode; the electronic device enters the super power saving desktop; the electronic device reduces the screen brightness; the electronic device closes the running process, and / or closes power-consuming setting items, etc.

[0179] Among them, the super power saving desktop can refer to the interface shown in c in Figure 5. Reducing the screen brightness can be achieved by reducing the frequency of pulse width modulation (PWM), reducing the maximum brightness of the screen, and reducing the frame rate of the entire scene. The setting items for turning off power consumption can be: the super power saving desktop may not include the settings application, and the control center interface retains communication-related shortcut controls, such as mobile data controls, wireless local area network (WLAN) controls, Bluetooth controls, and location information controls; among them, the mobile data control can be used to turn on or off the connection to the cellular network, the WLAN control can be used to turn on or off the connection to the WiFi network, the Bluetooth control can be used to turn on or off the Bluetooth function, and the location information control can be used to turn on or off positioning.

[0180] The embodiments of the present application only exemplarily introduce the terminal form in the super power saving mode. The electronic device can also display more or fewer of the above functions in the super power saving mode, and the embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

[0181] Optionally, before switching to the ultra power saving mode, the electronic device further displays a first prompt message. The first prompt message may be, for example, prompt message 601 in the interface shown in FIG. 6 b. The first prompt message may be used to inform the user that the electronic device is about to automatically enter the ultra power saving mode. Optionally, the electronic device may not display the first prompt message and directly switch to the ultra power saving mode.

[0182] S1104: The electronic device establishes a connection with the satellite in the super power saving mode.

[0183] The process of establishing a connection between an electronic device and a satellite may include: the electronic device searches for the satellite; after searching for the satellite, the electronic device aligns with the satellite; after aligning with the satellite, the electronic device requests to access the satellite; the electronic device determines whether to activate the satellite communication service; if the electronic device activates the satellite communication service, the electronic device accesses the satellite.

[0184] During the satellite search process, the electronic device can obtain the location information of the satellite and display an interface such as that shown in Figure 3c. During the satellite alignment process, the electronic device can display an interface such as that shown in Figure 3d, and prompt the user to adjust the posture of the handheld device through prompt information 313, and then adjust the azimuth, pitch angle and polarization angle of the antenna of the electronic device so that the center of the antenna transmission beam is aligned with the satellite. After the satellite alignment is completed, the electronic device can attempt to establish a communication connection with the satellite. During the connection process, the electronic device can display an interface such as that shown in Figure 3e. Optionally, during the connection process, the electronic device can detect whether the satellite communication service is activated; wherein the satellite communication service is related to the operator that manages the satellite. After the electronic device activates the corresponding satellite communication service, it can use the satellite for communication. After connecting to the satellite, the electronic device can display an interface such as that shown in Figure 3f.

[0185] In the embodiment of the present application, operations such as satellite pairing timeout, connection timeout, non-activation of satellite communication service, clicking on the close control 309 and satellite loss timeout will cause satellite connection failure. In these cases, the electronic device may not execute subsequent steps.

[0186] It should be noted that in super power saving mode, the interfaces displayed by the electronic device when establishing a connection with a satellite can refer to the interfaces shown in Figures c to f in Figure 3. In super power saving mode, the displayed content in multiple interfaces can be the same as the displayed content in the interfaces shown in Figure 3 in normal mode; however, in super power saving mode, the electronic device can be in dark mode, with a lower screen brightness and a darker displayed interface; in normal mode, the screen brightness is higher and the displayed interface is brighter. The relevant interfaces in Figure 3 do not show the difference in screen brightness between the two modes, which is explained in the embodiments of the present application.

[0187] S1105. The electronic device uses satellite communication in the super power saving mode; wherein using satellite communication includes: the electronic device maintains connection with the satellite network, and / or the electronic device uses the satellite network to perform satellite communication services.

[0188] After an electronic device is connected to a satellite network, the user can use the electronic device to conduct satellite communications with other electronic devices or rescue platforms. Satellite communications services may include satellite calls, sending and receiving satellite text messages, satellite video communications, or satellite voice communications over the satellite network. After the electronic device is connected to a satellite network, when the user is not using satellite communications services, the electronic device may be in satellite standby mode. In satellite standby mode, the electronic device can maintain a connection to the satellite network.

[0189] For example, when an electronic device performs a satellite communication service, the electronic device may display an interface such as that shown in FIG6C, which also includes a phone application icon 321 and a text message application icon 322; upon receiving a trigger operation for the phone application icon 321, the electronic device may initiate a call to another electronic device using the satellite network; upon receiving a trigger operation for the text message application icon 322, the electronic device may send a text message to another electronic device using the satellite network. A detailed description is omitted here.

[0190] It can be understood that steps S1101 - S1105 may correspond to the relevant description in the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 .

[0191] Optionally, after step S1103, the electronic device may execute steps S1104 and S1105; after switching to the ultra power saving mode, the electronic device may continue to execute subsequent steps of starting the satellite communication application. This process may correspond to the scenario shown in one possible implementation and / or another possible implementation in the embodiment shown in FIG6.

[0192] Optionally, after step S1103, the electronic device may execute steps S1101, S1104, and S1105; when switching to the ultra power saving mode, the electronic device may shut down processes related to the satellite communication application; after switching to the ultra power saving mode, the electronic device may restart the satellite communication application and access the satellite network. This process may correspond to the scenario shown in another possible implementation of the embodiment shown in FIG6.

[0193] Alternatively, after step S1102, the method further includes:

[0194] S1106: If the power information is greater than the first power threshold, the electronic device establishes a connection with the satellite in a normal mode.

[0195] In step S1106, the process of establishing a connection between the electronic device and the satellite can refer to the relevant description in step S1104. In particular, step S1106 can refer to the interface shown in Figure 3 c to the interface shown in Figure 3 f.

[0196] It is understandable that the screen brightness of the electronic device in normal mode is higher than that in super power saving mode, and the brightness of the interface displayed by the electronic device executing step S1106 may be higher than the brightness of the interface displayed by the electronic device executing step S1104.

[0197] S1107. The electronic device uses satellite communications in normal mode.

[0198] In step S1107, the process of the electronic device using satellite communication can refer to the relevant description of step S1105. Specifically, step S1106 can refer to the interface shown in FIG3f or the interface shown in FIG4. The brightness of the interface displayed by the electronic device when executing step S1107 can be higher than the brightness of the interface displayed by the electronic device when executing step S1105.

[0199] It is understandable that in normal mode, the electronic device can be in standby mode after accessing the satellite network, or use the satellite network to perform services such as satellite calls, satellite text messages, satellite video communications and satellite voice communications (not shown in Figure 11).

[0200] S1108. During satellite communication, the electronic device detects power information.

[0201] The process of the electronic device detecting power information may refer to the relevant description in step S1102.

[0202] S1109: If the power information is less than or equal to the first power threshold, the electronic device switches to the super power saving mode.

[0203] The process of switching to the super power saving mode may refer to the relevant description in step S1103.

[0204] Alternatively, if the power information is greater than the first power threshold, the electronic device continues to execute step S1107.

[0205] S1110. The electronic device uses satellite communication in the super power saving mode.

[0206] The process of using satellite communication in ultra power saving mode by the electronic device can be referred to in the description of step S1105. In step S1110, using satellite communication can also include satellite standby and satellite communication services. Satellite communication services include satellite calls, satellite text messages, satellite video communications, and satellite voice communications (not shown in FIG11). Subsequent similar steps will not be repeated. It is understood that steps S1101-S1102 and S1106-S1110 can correspond to the description of the embodiment shown in FIG7.

[0207] Optionally, after step S1109, the electronic device may execute step S1110; the electronic device may continue to communicate using the satellite network after accessing the satellite network and switching to the super power saving mode. This process may correspond to the scenario shown in a possible implementation of the embodiment shown in FIG7 .

[0208] Optionally, after step S1109, the electronic device may re-execute step S1101 and the subsequent satellite connection process; when switching to super power saving mode, the electronic device may close the relevant processes of the satellite communication application; after switching to super power saving mode, the electronic device may restart or automatically start the satellite communication application based on user operation and connect to the satellite network. This process may correspond to the scenario shown in another possible implementation method of the embodiment shown in Figure 7.

[0209] It should be noted that the electronic device can periodically monitor the battery power information. The embodiment of the present application shows two time scenarios for automatically switching to the super power saving mode. One is to start the super power saving mode in a low power scenario, and the electronic device can switch to the super power saving mode; the other is to continuously cut off the power when using the super power saving mode until it reaches or falls below the first power threshold, and the electronic device can switch to the super power saving mode. In actual scenarios, in the process of the electronic device accessing the satellite network (such as the interface shown in b in Figure 3-the interface shown in e in Figure 3), a scenario where the power reaches the first preset threshold may also occur; the electronic device can switch to the super power saving mode when it detects that the power information reaches the first power threshold; the electronic device can also switch to the super power saving mode after successfully accessing the satellite network. The embodiment of the present application does not limit this.

[0210] In this way, when the battery is low and the user wants to use satellite communication, the electronic device can automatically enter super power saving mode, extending the usage time of the electronic device and the duration of satellite communication, while simplifying the user's operation of switching to super power saving mode and improving the user experience.

[0211] Based on the embodiments shown in FIG8 and FIG9 , FIG12 shows a flow chart of a control method provided in an embodiment of the present application, as shown in FIG12 :

[0212] S1201. The electronic device starts a satellite communication application.

[0213] For this step, please refer to the relevant description in step S1101 and will not be repeated here.

[0214] S1202: The electronic device obtains power information and temperature information.

[0215] The electronic device includes a temperature sensor and a temperature control management module, wherein the temperature sensor can detect the temperature of the environment in which the electronic device is located in real time, and return temperature data to the temperature control management module, and the electronic device obtains the current temperature information based on the temperature control management module; wherein the unit of the temperature information can be degrees Celsius. Optionally, the electronic device can also obtain temperature information based on a weather application. For example, the electronic device can call a weather interface to obtain the current temperature information in real time. The temperature mentioned in the embodiment of the present application can be the temperature information of the electronic device, or it can be the temperature information of the environment in which the electronic device is located. The present application does not limit the method of obtaining temperature information and the meaning of temperature.

[0216] The process of the electronic device obtaining power information can be referred to the relevant description in step S1102 and will not be repeated here.

[0217] S1203: The electronic device obtains a power threshold corresponding to the temperature range according to the temperature information.

[0218] Electronic devices can be configured with a mapping relationship between temperature ranges and battery thresholds. This mapping relationship can include multiple temperature ranges, with each temperature range corresponding to a battery threshold. For example, the temperature ranges may include a first temperature range, a second temperature range, a third temperature range, and so on, and the corresponding battery thresholds may be a first battery threshold, a second battery threshold, a third battery threshold, and so on.

[0219] The electronic device can find the corresponding power threshold according to the temperature range that the current temperature information is in. The embodiment of the present application does not limit the number of temperature ranges, nor does it limit the maximum and minimum temperature values ​​of any temperature range.

[0220] S1204: If the power information is less than or equal to the power threshold, the electronic device may execute steps S1103-S1105.

[0221] It is understood that electronic devices can adjust the power threshold used to trigger the ultra power saving mode based on temperature. If the current power level is less than or equal to the power threshold, it indicates that the remaining power is short at the current temperature, and the electronic device can switch to ultra power saving mode to save power and extend the use time or standby time.

[0222] If the power information is less than or equal to the power threshold, the electronic device may perform the following steps: switch to ultra power saving mode; establish a connection with a satellite in ultra power saving mode; and use satellite communication in ultra power saving mode. This process can be referred to the relevant descriptions of steps S1103-S1105 and will not be repeated here.

[0223] Alternatively, in S1205 , if the power information is greater than the power threshold, the electronic device may execute steps S1106 - S1110 .

[0224] It is understood that electronic devices can adjust the power threshold for triggering the ultra power saving mode based on temperature. If the current power level is greater than the power threshold, it indicates that at the current temperature, the remaining power can support satellite communication or standby for a long time, and the electronic device does not need to conserve power.

[0225] If the power information is greater than the power threshold, the electronic device may perform the following steps: establish a connection with the satellite in normal mode; and use satellite communication in normal mode. The process can be referred to the relevant descriptions in steps S1106-S1107 and will not be repeated here.

[0226] When a user uses satellite communication in normal mode under the current temperature environment, the electronic device will continue to consume power. During this process, the remaining power may drop to a power threshold. In this case, the electronic device can switch to super power saving mode, such as the relevant description in steps S1108-S1110, which will not be repeated here.

[0227] Optionally, when the user uses satellite communication in normal mode, the temperature may change. After step S1108, it may also include: obtaining temperature information; if the temperature range of the temperature information changes, the electronic device may update the power threshold and determine whether to switch to super power saving mode based on the new power threshold.

[0228] In this way, the power threshold can be adjusted according to the current temperature, the accuracy of the power threshold can be improved, and the usage time or standby time of satellite communication can be increased more accurately and effectively. At the same time, the operation of users switching to super power saving mode can be simplified, thereby improving the user experience.

[0229] Based on the embodiment shown in Figure 12, the embodiment of the present application takes the current temperature greater than the preset temperature as the first temperature interval, the current temperature less than or equal to the preset temperature as the second temperature interval; the first temperature interval corresponds to the first power threshold, and the second temperature interval corresponds to the second power threshold as an example. Figure 13 shows a flow chart of a control method provided by the embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figure 13:

[0230] S1301. The electronic device starts a satellite communication application.

[0231] S1302: The electronic device obtains power information and temperature information.

[0232] For steps S1301-S1302, please refer to the relevant descriptions in steps S1201-S1202, which will not be repeated here.

[0233] S1303: If the temperature information is less than or equal to the preset temperature, the electronic device determines whether the power information is less than or equal to a second power threshold.

[0234] When the temperature information is greater than a preset temperature, the power threshold may be a first power threshold; when the temperature information is less than or equal to the preset temperature, the power threshold may be a second power threshold. The preset temperature may be, for example, -20°C. When the temperature information is greater than -20°C, the first power threshold may be, for example, 5%; when the temperature information is less than or equal to -20°C, the second power threshold may be, for example, 20%.

[0235] S1304: When the power information is less than or equal to the second power threshold, the electronic device executes steps S1103-S1105.

[0236] It is understood that when a satellite communication application is activated and the satellite network is not connected, the temperature is below -20°C, and the battery level is below 20%. In this case, the electronic device can switch to ultra power saving mode, connect to the satellite network in ultra power saving mode, and use the satellite network for communication. This process can be referred to the relevant description of steps S1103-S1105 and will not be repeated here.

[0237] Alternatively, after step S1303, the method further includes:

[0238] S1305: When the power information is greater than the second power threshold, the electronic device establishes a connection with the satellite in a normal mode.

[0239] S1306. The electronic device uses satellite communication in normal mode.

[0240] When the remaining power is high (for example, the power information is greater than 20%), the electronic device may not use the super power saving mode; instead, it may continue to use the normal mode and access and use the satellite network in the normal mode. This process can be referred to the relevant description of steps S1106-S1107 and will not be repeated here.

[0241] S1307. During satellite communication, the electronic device obtains power information and temperature information.

[0242] When the user uses satellite communication in normal mode, the electronic device consumes power continuously, and the electronic device can monitor power information and temperature information in real time. For obtaining power information and temperature information, please refer to the relevant description in step S1202, which will not be repeated here.

[0243] S1308: If the temperature information is less than or equal to the preset temperature, the electronic device determines whether the power information is less than or equal to a second power threshold.

[0244] In some embodiments, the electronic device may be in a cold environment, and the temperature information may be less than or equal to the preset temperature; the electronic device still uses the second power threshold as the power threshold for determining whether to trigger switching to the super power saving mode.

[0245] S1309: When the power information is less than or equal to the second power threshold, the electronic device switches to the super power saving mode.

[0246] S1310. The electronic device uses satellite communication in super power saving mode.

[0247] If the satellite network is successfully connected, the electronic device switches to the super power saving mode. After the switch, the electronic device can continue to use the satellite network in the super power saving mode. Steps S1309-S1310 can refer to the relevant description of steps S1109-S1110 and will not be repeated here.

[0248] At this point, electronic devices can use satellite networks in super power saving mode, thereby extending the use time of electronic devices and improving the user experience.

[0249] Optionally, after step S1302, the method further includes: if the temperature information is greater than a preset temperature, the electronic device executes steps S1103-S1110.

[0250] In some embodiments, the electronic device may not be in a cold environment, and the temperature information may be greater than a preset temperature; the electronic device uses the first power threshold as the power threshold for determining whether to trigger a switch to ultra power saving mode. The process of switching to ultra power saving mode using the first power threshold can be referred to the relevant description in steps S1103-S1110 and will not be repeated here.

[0251] Optionally, after step S1307, the method further includes:

[0252] S1311: When the temperature information is greater than a preset temperature, the electronic device determines whether the power information is less than or equal to a first power threshold.

[0253] If the power information is less than or equal to the first power threshold, the electronic device executes step S1309 to switch to the super power saving mode; if the power information is greater than the first power threshold, the electronic device executes step S1306 to continue using satellite communication in the normal mode.

[0254] Optionally, after step S1303, the method further includes: if the power information is less than or equal to a second power threshold, the electronic device executes steps S1103-S1105.

[0255] In some embodiments, the electronic device may be in a cold and low-battery environment, where the temperature may be less than or equal to a preset temperature and the battery level may be less than a second battery threshold; for example, the temperature may be less than or equal to -20°C and the battery level may be less than or equal to 20%. In this case, the electronic device may switch from normal mode to ultra power saving mode and complete subsequent satellite connection and satellite communication processes in ultra power saving mode.

[0256] It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, the execution order of the temperature information determination step and the power information determination step is not restricted. In the embodiment of the present application, when the power drops to any power threshold, it is also possible to determine whether the current temperature information is within the temperature range corresponding to the power threshold.

[0257] For example, in actual applications, an electronic device may continue to lose power while using satellite communications in normal mode. When the power level reaches 20%, the electronic device may detect the current temperature. If the temperature is less than or equal to -20°C, the electronic device may switch to super power saving mode; otherwise, the electronic device may continue to use satellite communications in normal mode. If the power level continues to decrease and reaches 5%, the electronic device may switch to super power saving mode. This embodiment of the present application is not limited to this.

[0258] It is understandable that in the embodiments of the present application, the electronic device may also set a single super power saving mode switching condition based on temperature information. For example, the electronic device sets a specific preset temperature (e.g., -20°C) and a power threshold (20%). When the temperature information is less than or equal to -20°C and the power information is less than or equal to 20%, the electronic device switches to the super power saving mode; when the temperature information is greater than -20°C or the power information is greater than 20%, the super power saving mode is not switched. The embodiments of the present application are not limited to this.

[0259] In this way, the time that electronic devices use satellite communications in low-temperature scenarios can be extended, while simplifying the operation of users switching to super power-saving mode and improving the user experience.

[0260] Based on the embodiment shown in FIG10 , FIG14 shows a flow chart of a control method provided in an embodiment of the present application, as shown in FIG14 :

[0261] S1401. The electronic device starts a satellite communication application.

[0262] For this step, please refer to the relevant description in step S1101 and will not be repeated here.

[0263] S1402. Electronic equipment searches for satellites.

[0264] The process of searching for satellites can refer to the interface shown in c in Figure 3, and this embodiment of the application will not be described in detail.

[0265] S1403: The electronic device turns on the satellite network, turns off the cellular network, turns off the WiFi network and / or NFC.

[0266] It is understood that when an electronic device detects a satellite signal, it can update its network status and switch from a terrestrial network to a satellite network. In one possible implementation, the electronic device can disable the terrestrial network when using a satellite network. For example, when the satellite network is enabled, the electronic device can disable terrestrial networks such as the cellular network, the WiFi network, and NFC. Specifically, the electronic device includes one or more chips for network communication, such as a satellite chip, a modem chip, and a WiFi chip. When updating the network status, the electronic device can control the power-on of the satellite chip, the power-off of the modem chip, the power-off of the WiFi chip, and the disabling of the NFC function.

[0267] In another possible implementation, the electronic device may not turn off the terrestrial network when using the satellite network. For example, when the satellite network is turned on, the terrestrial network such as the cellular network, the WiFi network, and the NFC network may remain turned on. This embodiment of the present application is not limited to this.

[0268] S1404. Electronic equipment is aligned with the satellite.

[0269] The process of aligning the satellite can refer to the interface shown in d in Figure 3, and this embodiment of the application will not be repeated here.

[0270] S1405: When the satellite alignment is completed within the first preset time, the electronic device requests to connect to the satellite.

[0271] The process of connecting to a satellite can be referred to the interface shown in Figure 3 (e). If the satellite is successfully aligned within the first preset time, the electronic device can proceed to the subsequent steps; if the alignment timeout occurs, the alignment fails and the electronic device can exit the satellite communication application.

[0272] S1406: When the connection to the satellite is completed within the second preset time, the electronic device determines whether to activate the satellite communication service.

[0273] The prompt information 316 of the interface shown in e in Figure 3 may include the duration of connecting to the satellite. If the satellite is successfully connected within the second preset time, the electronic device may execute subsequent steps, for example, determining whether to activate the satellite communication service; if the satellite connection times out, the satellite connection fails, and the electronic device may exit the satellite communication application.

[0274] Optionally, step S1406 may be an optional step. In some embodiments, the electronic device may determine whether satellite communication services are activated; for example, after enabling a satellite communication application, the electronic device may determine whether satellite communication services are activated; for another example, if a network connection timeout occurs, the electronic device may determine whether satellite communication services are activated; for another example, the electronic device may determine whether satellite communication services are activated after executing any of steps S1401-S1407. In other embodiments, the electronic device may not detect whether satellite communication services are activated. This embodiment of the present application is not limited in this regard.

[0275] S1407: If the electronic device has activated the satellite communication service, the electronic device uses satellite communication.

[0276] When the satellite communication service is activated, the electronic device can use satellite communication; when the satellite communication service is not activated, the electronic device cannot use satellite communication.

[0277] Alternatively, in step S1408, when the satellite alignment time is greater than the first preset time, the satellite connection time is greater than the second preset time, the satellite loss time is greater than the third preset time, and an operation to exit the satellite communication application is received, the electronic device exits satellite communication.

[0278] It is understood that in the event of a satellite pairing timeout, a satellite connection timeout, or a satellite loss timeout, the electronic device is unable to establish a connection with the satellite; to save power, the electronic device may exit the satellite network. Upon receiving an operation to exit the satellite communication application, the electronic device will also exit the satellite network. Operations for exiting the satellite communication application may include, for example: clicking the close control 309; clicking the disconnect control 402; swiping up from the bottom of the screen to access the multitasking interface and closing the satellite communication application in the multitasking interface; disabling the satellite communication shortcut control in the control center interface; and / or disabling the satellite communication setting in the settings application. This application will not enumerate all of these embodiments.

[0279] S1409: The electronic device turns off the satellite network, turns on the cellular network, turns on the WiFi network and / or turns on NFC.

[0280] During the process of exiting the satellite network, the electronic device can update the network status; accordingly, the electronic device can turn off the satellite network, turn on the cellular network, turn on the WiFi network, and / or turn on NFC. Specifically, when updating the network status, the electronic device can control the satellite chip to power off, the modem chip to power on, the WiFi chip to power on, and the NFC function to resume.

[0281] S1410: In the absence of a terrestrial network, the electronic device switches to a super power saving mode.

[0282] After turning on the cellular network and / or WiFi network, the electronic device can detect whether it can access the cellular network and / or WiFi network. If the terrestrial network cannot be searched, cannot be accessed, and / or the terrestrial network quality is poor, the electronic device can display the interface shown in Figure 10c. After the user clicks the super power saving mode control 1005, the electronic device can switch to super power saving mode.

[0283] Alternatively, after step S1409, the method further includes:

[0284] S1411. When a ground network is available, the electronic device communicates using the ground network.

[0285] In this embodiment of the present application, the user has used the satellite communication function, and the electronic device is located in a location without terrestrial network coverage; the user is likely to use satellite communication. The electronic device can prompt the user to use super power saving mode to enable satellite communication through a pop-up window 1004, thereby extending the time the electronic device can use satellite communication and improving the user experience.

[0286] It should be noted that the embodiment of the present application takes the example of an electronic device using super power saving mode for satellite communication when the power level is lower than the power threshold as an example to illustrate the control method provided by the embodiment of the present application. In some scenarios, the electronic device can also be restored to normal mode to use satellite communication; for example, when the electronic device detects the charging status, it exits the super power saving mode. When the electronic device detects the charging status and the power level is greater than the power threshold, it exits the super power saving mode. The electronic device exits the super power saving mode based on a specific user gesture. The electronic device exits the super power saving mode based on a click operation on the control for exiting the super power saving mode, etc. The embodiment of the present application does not limit this.

[0287] The following describes the internal interaction process of the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the present application in conjunction with FIG15. As shown in FIG15:

[0288] An electronic device may include an application layer and an application framework layer. The application layer may include a system manager module, system UI, a super power saving control module, and a satellite communication application; the application framework layer may include a temperature control management module, a battery management module, a network management module, a system database, a power management module, and a display management module.

[0289] Among them, the system manager module is used to determine the mode of the electronic device based on temperature information and power information, which includes normal mode and super power saving mode; SysytemUI can be used to switch the display mode of the electronic device, such as eye protection mode and dark mode; the super power saving control module is used to control the electronic device to enter or exit super power saving mode; the satellite communication application can be used to communicate using the satellite network. The temperature control management module can be used to monitor temperature changes; the battery management module can be used to monitor power changes; the network management module can be used to change the network according to the network policy; the system database is used to store satellite communication data; the power management module can be used to implement the power saving policy of super power saving mode; and the display management module can be used to adjust the brightness of the display.

[0290] Specifically, the temperature sensor can measure temperature information in real time and report the temperature information to the temperature control management module through the corresponding sensor driver; the system butler module can obtain temperature information from the temperature management module to monitor temperature changes; the system butler module can obtain power information from the battery management module to monitor power changes; the system butler module can obtain network status from the network management module; the system butler module can obtain satellite mode from the system database to monitor satellite mode changes.

[0291] In one possible implementation, after a user clicks a satellite communication application icon, the electronic device launches the satellite communication application, which can instruct a system database to update the satellite connection status. A system management module can monitor satellite mode changes from the system database. The system management module obtains power information from the battery management module and determines whether to use ultra power saving mode based on the relationship between the power information and a first power threshold.

[0292] When the current power level is less than the first power threshold (for example, 5%), the system housekeeper module can broadcast the entry into super power saving mode. Accordingly, the systemUI switches the display mode to dark mode to display the interface in super power saving mode; the super power saving control module sends the super power saving mode management policy to the power management module and the display management module respectively. The power management module sets the low power mode, for example, the power management module turns on the power protection mode (power save mode); the display management module can reduce the screen brightness, for example, reduce the frequency of the pulse-width modulation (PWM) signal, reduce the maximum brightness of the screen, etc.

[0293] Optionally, during the process of starting the satellite communication application, the network management module can control the shutdown of the cellular network, the shutdown of the WiFi network, etc.

[0294] This possible implementation may correspond to the embodiments shown in FIG. 6 , FIG. 7 and / or FIG. 11 , and will not be described in detail here.

[0295] In another possible implementation, after a user clicks the satellite communication application icon, the electronic device launches the satellite communication application, which can instruct the system database to update the satellite connection status. The system management module can monitor changes in satellite mode from the system database. The system management module obtains power information from the battery management module and temperature information from the thermal management module. Based on the temperature information, the system management module determines a corresponding power threshold and, based on the relationship between the current power information and the power threshold, determines whether to use ultra power saving mode.

[0296] For example, the temperature information corresponds to the second power threshold; when the current temperature is lower than the preset temperature (-20°C) and the current power is lower than the second power threshold (for example, 20%), the system manager module can broadcast the entry into super power saving mode. Accordingly, the system UI switches the display mode to dark mode; the super power saving control module sends the super power saving mode management policy to the power management module and the display management module respectively. The power management module sets the low power mode; the display management module reduces the screen brightness.

[0297] This possible implementation may correspond to the embodiments shown in FIG. 8 , FIG. 9 , FIG. 12 and / or FIG. 13 , and will not be described in detail here.

[0298] In another possible implementation, the satellite communication application updates the satellite connection status, for example, from enabling satellite communication to exiting it. The system database obtains the satellite connection status and reports it to the system management module. The system management module can obtain the network status from the network management module. If there is currently no ground network, the system management module can instruct the satellite communication application to display a prompt message, such as prompt message 1004. After the satellite communication application receives a trigger operation to enable the super power saving mode control 1005, the system management module can broadcast the entry of super power saving mode. Accordingly, the system UI switches the display mode to dark mode; the super power saving control module sends the super power saving mode management policy to the power management module and the display management module respectively. The power management module sets the low power mode; and the display management module reduces the screen brightness.

[0299] This possible implementation may correspond to the embodiment shown in FIG. 10 and / or FIG. 14 , and will not be described in detail here.

[0300] It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, the system manager module can read temperature information from the temperature control management module, read power information from the battery management module, read network status from the network management module, and read satellite mode from the system database; the temperature control management module can also report temperature information to the system manager module, the battery management module can also report power information to the system manager module, the network management module can also report network status to the system manager module, and the system database can also report satellite mode to the system manager module. The embodiment of the present application does not limit the method by which the system manager module obtains data.

[0301] Based on the above embodiments, the present invention provides a control method. For example, FIG16 is a flow chart of a control method provided in the present invention.

[0302] As shown in FIG16 , the control method may include the following steps:

[0303] S1601. When the electronic device uses a terrestrial network to communicate in a first power consumption mode, if the power information of the electronic device is a first power, and / or the temperature information of the electronic device is a first temperature, an operation for starting a satellite network is received; the first power is less than or equal to a first power threshold; and the first temperature is within a first temperature range.

[0304] The first power consumption mode can be understood as the normal mode in the embodiments of this application; the terrestrial network can be, for example, a cellular network or a WiFi network. The first power threshold can correspond to the first power threshold in the embodiments shown in Figures 6 to 9 , for example, 5%. The first temperature range can correspond to any of the multiple temperature ranges in the embodiments shown in Figures 8 and 9 ; taking two temperature ranges as an example, if the temperature information is greater than -20°C, it can be in the first temperature range.

[0305] The operation for starting the satellite network may include at least one of the following: clicking the icon of the satellite communication application on the desktop; clicking to start the satellite control 305 in the interface shown in a of Figure 6; clicking the satellite communication shortcut control in the control center interface to turn on the satellite communication shortcut control; clicking the satellite communication setting item in the setting application to turn on the satellite communication setting item, etc.

[0306] S1602. In response to an operation for starting a satellite network, the electronic device displays a first prompt message, switches from a first power consumption mode to a second power consumption mode, and uses the satellite network for communication in the second power consumption mode; wherein the first prompt message is used to prompt the electronic device to enter the second power consumption mode; the power consumption of the electronic device when operating in the second power consumption mode is less than the power consumption of the electronic device when operating in the first power consumption mode.

[0307] The second power consumption mode can be understood as the super power saving mode in the embodiment of the present application; wherein, the power consumption of the electronic device when operating in the super power saving mode is less than the power consumption of the electronic device when operating in the normal mode.

[0308] The first prompt information may correspond to prompt information 601 in the interface shown in b of FIG6 or prompt information 801 in the interface shown in b of FIG8. The electronic device utilizing the satellite network for communication in the second power consumption mode may be understood as the electronic device accessing the satellite network in the super power saving mode and / or using the satellite network to perform services such as satellite calls, satellite video, and text messaging.

[0309] It should be noted that in the first possible implementation, the embodiment of the present application may correspond to the embodiment shown in Figure 6 or Figure 11, and the condition for the electronic device to determine whether to switch to the super power saving mode is: whether the power information is less than or equal to the first power threshold. A low power scenario may occur when the electronic device uses the terrestrial network; the user wants to start and use the satellite network when the electronic device has a low power (for example, the first power is less than or equal to the first power threshold). At this time, the electronic device can switch to the super power saving mode in response to the operation for starting the satellite network, and continue to start and use the satellite network in the super power saving mode.

[0310] The determination condition in the first possible implementation does not involve temperature. In a second possible implementation, the embodiment of the present application may also correspond to the embodiment shown in Figure 12, and multiple temperature intervals are set in the electronic device, for example, a first temperature interval, a second temperature interval, a third temperature interval... Any temperature interval corresponds to a power threshold, for example, the first temperature interval corresponds to the first power threshold. The condition for the electronic device to determine whether to switch to the super power saving mode is: whether the power information is less than or equal to the power threshold corresponding to the temperature interval where the current temperature information is located. At this time, the electronic device can switch to the super power saving mode when the power is low (for example, the first power is less than or equal to the first power threshold, the first temperature is in the first temperature interval, and the first temperature interval corresponds to the first power threshold) and the satellite communication network is started.

[0311] And / or, in a third possible implementation, the embodiment of the present application may also correspond to the embodiment shown in Figure 8 or Figure 13, and the embodiment of the present application may also be provided with two temperature intervals, a first temperature interval and a second temperature interval; the first temperature interval may be a temperature range of normal temperature, for example, greater than -20°C; the second temperature interval may be a temperature range of low temperature, for example, less than or equal to -20°C. The condition for the electronic device to determine whether to switch to the super power saving mode is: whether the temperature information is in the first temperature interval and the power information is less than or equal to the first power threshold; or, whether the temperature information is in the second temperature interval and the power information is less than or equal to the second power threshold. Taking the first temperature in the first temperature interval as an example, the electronic device may switch to the super power saving mode when the power is low (for example, the first power is less than or equal to the first power threshold, the first temperature is in the first temperature interval, and the first temperature interval corresponds to the first power threshold) and the satellite communication network is started.

[0312] It is understandable that the electronic device may use power information as a criterion for whether to switch to the super power saving mode, or may use power information and temperature information as a criterion for whether to switch to the super power saving mode, and the embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

[0313] In this way, when the battery is low and the user wants to use satellite communication, the electronic device can automatically enter super power saving mode, extending the usage time of the electronic device and the duration of satellite communication, while simplifying the user's operation of switching to super power saving mode and improving the user experience.

[0314] Optionally, when the electronic device uses a terrestrial network to communicate in a first power consumption mode, if the power information of the electronic device is a second power, and / or the temperature information of the electronic device is a second temperature, an operation for starting a satellite network is received; the second power is less than or equal to a second power threshold; the second temperature is within a second temperature range; the second power threshold is greater than the first power threshold, and the second temperature is less than or equal to the first temperature; in response to the operation for starting a satellite network, the electronic device displays a first prompt message, switches from the first power consumption mode to the second power consumption mode, and uses a satellite network to communicate in the second power consumption mode.

[0315] The second power threshold may correspond to the second power threshold in the embodiments shown in Figures 8 and 9, for example, 20%. The second temperature range may correspond to any of the multiple temperature ranges in the embodiments shown in Figures 8 and 9; taking two temperature ranges as an example, a temperature less than or equal to -20°C may be within the second temperature range. The first prompt information may correspond to prompt information 801 in the interface shown in Figure 8(b).

[0316] It can be understood that the temperature information and the power threshold are negatively correlated. The lower the temperature, the higher the power threshold corresponding to the temperature range. For example, the second temperature is less than or equal to the first temperature, which can be understood as: any temperature in the second temperature range is less than or equal to any temperature in the first temperature range; the temperature in the second temperature range is lower, then the second power threshold is higher (greater than the first power threshold).

[0317] This step may correspond to the second possible implementation shown in FIG16 . The electronic device determines whether to switch to the ultra power saving mode based on whether the power information is less than or equal to the power threshold corresponding to the temperature interval in which the current temperature information resides. In this case, the electronic device may switch to the ultra power saving mode when the power is low (the second power is less than or equal to the second power threshold, the second temperature is within the second temperature interval, and the second temperature interval corresponds to the second power threshold) and the satellite communication network is enabled.

[0318] Alternatively, this step may correspond to the third possible implementation shown in FIG16 . The condition for the electronic device to determine whether to switch to the super power saving mode is: the temperature information is in the first temperature range, and the power information is less than or equal to the first power threshold; or the temperature information is in the second temperature range, and the power information is less than or equal to the second power threshold. Taking the second temperature in the second temperature range as an example, the electronic device may switch to the super power saving mode when the power is low (for example, the second power is less than or equal to 20%, and the second temperature is less than or equal to -20°C) and the satellite communication network is started.

[0319] Alternatively, the step may also be: the embodiment of the present application is provided with a temperature interval, a second temperature interval; the second temperature interval may be a low temperature range, for example, less than or equal to -20°C. The condition for the electronic device to determine whether to switch to the super power saving mode is: the temperature information is in the second temperature interval, and whether the power information is less than or equal to the second power threshold. Taking the second temperature in the second temperature interval as an example, the electronic device may switch to the super power saving mode when the power is low (for example, the second power is less than or equal to 20%, and the second temperature is less than or equal to -20°C) and the satellite communication network is started. In addition, if the temperature information is not in the second temperature interval, the electronic device does not switch to the super power saving mode.

[0320] In this way, the time that electronic devices use satellite communications in low-temperature scenarios can be extended, while simplifying the operation of users switching to super power-saving mode and improving the user experience.

[0321] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0322] When an electronic device uses a satellite network to communicate in a first power consumption mode, if the power information of the electronic device is a first power threshold, and / or the temperature information of the electronic device is a first temperature, the electronic device displays a first prompt message, switches from the first power consumption mode to a second power consumption mode, and uses a satellite network to communicate in the second power consumption mode.

[0323] This step may correspond to the embodiment shown in FIG. 7 or FIG. 11 , in which a user may use a satellite network in normal mode while the electronic device continues to lose power. When the power level drops to a first power threshold (e.g., 5%), the electronic device may automatically switch to super power saving mode. During the switching process, a first prompt message (e.g., prompt message 701) may be displayed.

[0324] This step may also correspond to the embodiment shown in FIG9, FIG12 or FIG13, in which the user may use the satellite network in normal mode, and the electronic device may continue to be powered off; the temperature information of the electronic device is in a first temperature range (greater than -20°C), and the power threshold is a first power threshold, such as 5%; when the power information drops to 5%, the electronic device may automatically switch to the super power saving mode. A first prompt message (e.g., prompt message 901) may be displayed during the switching process.

[0325] In this way, when the battery is low and the user wants to use satellite communication, the electronic device can automatically enter super power saving mode, extending the usage time of the electronic device and the duration of satellite communication, while simplifying the user's operation of switching to super power saving mode and improving the user experience.

[0326] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0327] When the electronic device uses a satellite network to communicate in the first power consumption mode, if the power information of the electronic device is a second power threshold, and / or the temperature information of the electronic device is a second temperature, the electronic device displays a first prompt message, switches from the first power consumption mode to the second power consumption mode, and uses a satellite network to communicate in the second power consumption mode.

[0328] This step may correspond to the embodiment shown in Figure 9, Figure 12, or Figure 13. The user may use the satellite network in normal mode, and the electronic device may continue to be powered off. The temperature information of the electronic device is in a second temperature range (less than or equal to -20°C), and the power threshold is a second power threshold, such as 20%. When the power information drops to 20%, the electronic device may automatically switch to the super power saving mode. A first prompt message (e.g., prompt message 901) may be displayed during the switching process.

[0329] In this way, the time that electronic devices use satellite communications in low-temperature scenarios can be extended, while simplifying the operation of users switching to super power-saving mode and improving the user experience.

[0330] It should be noted that, in the embodiments of the present application, switching an electronic device to super power saving mode may not affect the use of satellite communications. For example, if an electronic device switches to super power saving mode in the interface shown in b in Figure 6, the electronic device can continue to execute, for example, the interface shown in b in Figure 3 to the interface shown in f in Figure 3 in the super power saving mode. For another example, if an electronic device switches to super power saving mode in the interface shown in b in Figure 7, the electronic device can continue to display the interface shown in c in Figure 7 in the super power saving mode. For another example, an electronic device switches to super power saving mode during a satellite call, satellite video, or text message editing process; after switching, the electronic device can maintain the satellite call, maintain the satellite video call, or maintain the content in the text message editing interface. The embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

[0331] Optionally, after the electronic device switches from the first power consumption mode to the second power consumption mode, the method includes:

[0332] The electronic device displays a first interface; wherein the first interface includes an identifier of a second power consumption mode, a control for exiting the second power consumption mode, a second prompt information, a first pop-up window and / or a status bar; the second prompt information is used to prompt the power information of the electronic device and the available time for the electronic device to perform satellite communication in the second power consumption mode; the first pop-up window includes prompt information for prompting that the satellite network has been connected, a signal quality identifier of the satellite network, location information of the electronic device and an identifier of the satellite location; the status bar includes the power information of the electronic device and an identifier of the satellite network.

[0333] The first interface may correspond to the interface shown in d in Figure 5 , the interface shown in c in Figure 6 , the interface shown in c in Figure 7 , the interface shown in c in Figure 8 , or the interface shown in c in Figure 9 . Taking the interface shown in d in Figure 5 as an example, the identifier of the second power consumption mode may correspond to super power saving identifier 504 ; the control for exiting the second power consumption mode may correspond to exit control 505 ; the second prompt information may correspond to prompt information 508 ; the first pop-up window may correspond to pop-up window 401 ; and the status bar may correspond to status bar 509 .

[0334] Among them, in the pop-up window 401, the prompt information of connecting to the satellite network may be, for example, the prompt information "The satellite signal is good, please keep holding the device in the hand"; the signal quality indicator of the satellite network may be the number of signal bars, such as 4 bars; the location information of the electronic device may be, for example, the latitude, longitude and altitude; the indicator of the satellite position may be, for example, the animation 320 of the zoomed-out display indicating that the connection is complete.

[0335] The power information in the status bar 509 is the same as the power information in the second prompt information. The identifier of the satellite network can be, for example, the identifier on the left side of the power information in the status bar 509.

[0336] The embodiment of the present application does not limit the interface layout of each control in the first interface.

[0337] In this way, electronic devices can use super power saving mode to access the satellite network, thereby saving power and extending usage time and standby time.

[0338] Optionally, after the electronic device displays the first interface, the following steps are included:

[0339] The electronic device receives an operation for exiting the second power consumption mode; the operation for exiting the second power consumption mode includes at least one of the following: a triggering operation for a control for exiting the second power consumption mode, and / or the power information of the electronic device is greater than a third power threshold; the electronic device uses a satellite network for communication in the first power consumption mode, including: in response to the operation for exiting the second power consumption mode, the electronic device switches from the second power consumption mode to the first power consumption mode, and uses a satellite network for communication in the first power consumption mode.

[0340] The control for exiting the second power consumption mode may be, for example, the exit control 505 in the interface shown in c in FIG. 5 ; it may also be, for example, the super power saving control 502 in the control center interface that is turned on; it may also be, for example, the setting item for the super power saving mode that is turned on in the settings application, etc. The third power threshold may be the power threshold for exiting the second power consumption mode; the third power threshold may be a fixed value, for example, during the charging process, if the power information is greater than or equal to the third power threshold, then the device switches back to normal mode; the third power threshold may be a variable value, for example, when the power information is the third power threshold and the charging status is detected, the electronic device switches back to normal mode. The operation for exiting the second power consumption mode may also be a specific gesture, and the embodiments of the present application do not limit the operation of switching from super power saving mode back to normal mode.

[0341] It is understandable that when the electronic device switches from the first power consumption mode to the second power consumption mode, it may not affect the application process of the satellite network; similarly, when the electronic device switches back from the second power consumption mode to the second power consumption mode, it may not affect the application process of the satellite network.

[0342] In this way, electronic devices can switch to super power saving mode when the battery is low, extending the duration of satellite communication; when the battery is high, electronic devices can exit super power saving mode and provide users with more functional services in normal mode, thereby improving the user experience.

[0343] Optionally, the first prompt information is also used to prompt the delay information of the electronic device entering the second power consumption mode; the delay information is displayed in at least one of the following ways: the first prompt information fixedly displays the delay information, or in the first prompt information, the delay information decreases over time.

[0344] The delay information may be, for example, 10 seconds in prompt message 601 or 10 seconds in prompt message 801. The delay information in prompt message 601 may be the same as or different from the delay information in prompt message 801. In this way, the electronic device can display the prompt information for a period of time to remind the user that it will enter ultra power saving mode shortly. Furthermore, while the electronic device is displaying the first prompt information, the electronic device can inform the user of the remaining time to switch to ultra power saving mode by decreasing the delay information, and switch to ultra power saving mode when the delay information reaches 0.

[0345] Optionally, also include:

[0346] When the electronic device uses a terrestrial network for communication in a first power consumption mode, an operation for switching to a second power consumption mode is received; in response to the operation for switching to the second power consumption mode, the electronic device switches from the first power consumption mode to the second power consumption mode, and the electronic device displays a second interface; wherein the second interface includes an identifier of the second power consumption mode, a control for exiting the second power consumption mode, a third prompt information, and / or a status bar; the third prompt information is used to prompt the power information of the electronic device and the available time of the electronic device in the second power consumption mode; the status bar includes the power information of the electronic device and an identifier of the terrestrial network; when the terrestrial network is used for communication in the second power consumption mode and the power information of the electronic device is the first power, an operation for starting a satellite network is received; in response to the operation for starting the satellite network, the electronic device uses the satellite network for communication in the second power consumption mode.

[0347] The operation for switching to the second power consumption mode may be, for example, a triggering operation for the super power saving control 502 in the off state in the control center interface shown in b in Figure 5 , or a triggering operation for the super power saving setting item in the off state in the settings application; it may also be, for example, other user gestures, which will not be elaborated in the embodiments of the present application.

[0348] The second interface may correspond to the interface shown in c in FIG5 , the second power consumption mode identifier may correspond to super power saving identifier 504, the control for exiting the second power consumption mode may correspond to exit control 505, and the third prompt information may correspond to prompt information 506. The terrestrial network identifier may be, for example, the cellular network identifier in the status bar of the interface shown in c in FIG5 , or may be, for example, the WiFi network identifier.

[0349] Comparing the first and second interfaces, we can see that when satellite communication is disabled, prompt 506 reads, "Battery 80% estimated battery life: 86 hours and 20 minutes." After satellite communication is enabled, prompt 508 displays, for example, "Battery 79% estimated battery life: 70 hours and 30 minutes." The battery level in both scenarios is roughly the same, but the battery life differs. This is because satellite communication consumes more power. Given the same battery level, the battery life is longer when satellite communication is disabled, and shorter when satellite communication is enabled. After satellite communication is enabled, the electronic device can estimate the battery life based on the remaining battery level and the power consumption of satellite communication during use or standby.

[0350] This step may correspond to the embodiment shown in FIG5 , in which the electronic device may switch to the super power saving mode based on a user operation. In the super power saving mode, the electronic device may access and use the satellite network based on the operation for starting the satellite network. When the power level information drops to a low level (for example, the current power level is a first power level, and the first power level is less than 5%), the electronic device may continue to use the super power saving mode for satellite communication, and the scenario of forced exit of satellite communication when the power level is low in the prior art will not occur. This will increase the usage time of satellite communication.

[0351] Optionally, using a satellite network for communication in the second power consumption mode includes: the electronic device accessing the satellite network in the second power consumption mode, and / or the electronic device using the satellite network to perform satellite communication services in the second power consumption mode; wherein the satellite communication services include one or more of the following: satellite calls, sending and receiving satellite text messages, satellite video communications and / or satellite voice communications.

[0352] It is understandable that this step may refer to the relevant description in step S1105. The electronic device accessing the satellite network in the second power consumption mode may correspond to the electronic device being in standby mode after accessing the satellite network in the super power saving mode, with the user not using satellite communication services; in standby mode, the electronic device maintains a connection with the satellite network. The electronic device accessing the satellite network in the second power consumption mode, and the electronic device using the satellite network to perform satellite communication services in the second power consumption mode, may correspond to the electronic device exchanging information with other electronic devices via the satellite network while maintaining a connection with the satellite network; the manner of information exchange may correspond to satellite communication services, such as satellite calls, sending and receiving satellite text messages, satellite video communications, and / or satellite voice communications.

[0353] In this way, in super power saving mode, electronic devices can save power in the standby state of accessing the satellite network and / or the process of using satellite communication services, thereby extending the duration of satellite communication; at the same time, satellite communication can support a variety of communication services, enriching the application scenarios of satellite communication and improving the user's communication experience.

[0354] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0355] When the electronic device uses a satellite network to communicate in a first power consumption mode, it receives an operation for exiting the satellite network; in response to the operation for exiting the satellite network, the electronic device disconnects from the satellite network; when the terrestrial network cannot be accessed, the electronic device displays a second pop-up window; the second pop-up window includes a control for switching to the second power consumption mode; when a trigger operation for the control for switching to the second power consumption mode is received, the electronic device switches from the first power consumption mode to the second power consumption mode.

[0356] The operation for exiting the satellite network may be a triggering operation for the disconnection control 402, a triggering operation for the close control 309, an operation for closing the satellite communication application, a satellite connection failure, etc.;

[0357] To disable the satellite communication app, for example, you can disable the satellite communication shortcut in the Control Center interface, disable the satellite communication settings in the Settings app, or swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the multitasking interface and disable the satellite communication app in the multitasking interface. Satellite connection failures, such as satellite alignment timeout, satellite connection timeout, and satellite loss timeout, can occur.

[0358] The second pop-up window may be pop-up window 1004, and the control for switching to the second power consumption mode may correspond to the super power saving mode activation control 1005. The electronic device may quickly enter the super power saving mode based on activation of the super power saving mode control 1005.

[0359] In this way, when exiting satellite communication and unable to access the ground network, the electronic device can prompt the user through a second pop-up window to enter super power saving mode and use satellite communication to ensure communication services, thereby improving the user experience.

[0360] The control method of the embodiment of the present application has been described above. The device for executing the above control method provided by the embodiment of the present application is described below. Those skilled in the art will understand that the method and device can be combined and referenced with each other, and the relevant device provided by the embodiment of the present application can execute the steps in the above control method.

[0361] As shown in FIG17 , a control device 1700 can be used in a communication device, circuit, hardware component, or chip, and includes a display unit 1701 and a processing unit 1702. The display unit 1701 is used to support the display steps performed by the control device 1700, and the processing unit 1702 is used to support the information processing steps performed by the control device 1700.

[0362] In a possible implementation, the control device 1700 may also include a communication unit 1703. Specifically, the communication unit is used to support the control device 1700 in executing the steps of sending and receiving data. The communication unit 1703 may be an input or output interface, a pin, or a circuit.

[0363] In a possible embodiment, the control device may further include a storage unit 1704. The processing unit 1702 and the storage unit 1704 are connected via a circuit. The storage unit 1704 may include one or more memories, which may be devices in one or more devices or circuits for storing programs or data. The storage unit 1704 may exist independently and be connected to the processing unit 1702 of the control device via a communication circuit. The storage unit 1704 may also be integrated with the processing unit 1702.

[0364] The storage unit 1704 can store computer-executable instructions for the method in the terminal device, so that the processing unit 1702 executes the method in the above embodiment. The storage unit 1704 can be a register, a cache, or a RAM, etc. The storage unit 1704 can be integrated with the processing unit 1702. The storage unit 1704 can be a read-only memory (ROM) or other type of static storage device that can store static information and instructions. The storage unit 1704 can be independent of the processing unit 1702.

[0365] The control method provided in the embodiment of the present application can be applied to electronic devices with communication functions. The electronic devices include electronic devices. The specific device form of the electronic devices can refer to the above related descriptions and will not be repeated here.

[0366] An embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device, which includes: a processor and a memory; the memory stores computer-executable instructions; the processor executes the computer-executable instructions stored in the memory, so that the electronic device performs the above method.

[0367] The present embodiment provides a chip system comprising at least one processor and a communication interface, wherein the communication interface and the at least one processor are interconnected via a circuit, and the at least one processor is configured to execute a computer program or instruction to perform the above-described method. The implementation principles and technical effects thereof are similar to those of the above-described related embodiments and are not further described here.

[0368] The embodiments of the present application also provide a computer-readable storage medium. The computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the above-mentioned method is implemented. The methods described in the above embodiments can be implemented in whole or in part by software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. If implemented in software, the functions can be stored as one or more instructions or codes on a computer-readable medium or transmitted on a computer-readable medium. Computer-readable media can include computer storage media and communication media, and can also include any medium that can transfer a computer program from one place to another. The storage medium can be any target medium that can be accessed by a computer.

[0369] In one possible implementation, computer-readable media may include RAM, ROM, compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM) or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium designed to carry or store the desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and accessible by a computer. Moreover, any connection is appropriately referred to as a computer-readable medium. For example, if a coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line (DSL) or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio and microwave are used to transmit software from a website, server or other remote source, the coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio and microwave are included in the definition of medium. Disk and optical disk as used herein include optical disk, laser disk, optical disk, digital versatile disk (DVD), floppy disk and Blu-ray disk, where disks generally reproduce data magnetically, while optical disks reproduce data optically using lasers. Combinations of the above should also be included within the scope of computer-readable media.

[0370] An embodiment of the present application provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program. When the computer program is executed, the computer executes the above method.

[0371] The present application embodiment is described with reference to the flow chart and / or block diagram of the method, device (system) and computer program product according to the embodiment of the present application.It should be understood that each flow process and / or box in the flow chart and / or block diagram and the combination of the flow process and / or box in the flow chart and / or block diagram can be realized by computer program instructions.These computer program instructions can be provided to the processing unit of general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, embedded processing machine or other programmable device to produce a machine, so that the instruction executed by the processing unit of computer or other programmable data processing device produces the device for realizing the function specified in one flow chart flow or multiple flows and / or one block or multiple blocks of block diagram.

[0372] The above specific implementation methods further illustrate the objectives, technical solutions and beneficial effects of the present invention in detail. It should be understood that the above are only specific implementation methods of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made on the basis of the technical solutions of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method, characterized in that, Applied to an electronic device, including: When the electronic device uses a terrestrial network for communication in the first power consumption mode, if the power information of the electronic device is the first power, and / or the temperature information of the electronic device is the first temperature, an operation for starting a satellite network is received; the first power is less than or equal to a first power threshold; the first temperature is within the first temperature range; In response to the operation for starting the satellite network, the electronic device displays a first prompt message, switches from the first power consumption mode to the second power consumption mode, and uses the satellite network for communication in the second power consumption mode; wherein, the first prompt message is used to prompt that the electronic device will enter the second power consumption mode; the power consumption of the electronic device when operating in the second power consumption mode is less than the power consumption of the electronic device when operating in the first power consumption mode.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein It further includes: When the electronic device uses the terrestrial network for communication in the first power consumption mode, if the power information of the electronic device is the second power, and / or the temperature information of the electronic device is the second temperature, an operation for starting the satellite network is received; The second power is less than or equal to a second power threshold; the second temperature is within the second temperature range; The second power threshold is greater than the first power threshold, and the second temperature is less than or equal to the first temperature; In response to the operation for starting the satellite network, the electronic device displays the first prompt message, switches from the first power consumption mode to the second power consumption mode, and uses the satellite network for communication in the second power consumption mode.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, It further includes: When the electronic device uses the satellite network for communication in the first power consumption mode, if the power information of the electronic device is the first power threshold, and / or the temperature information of the electronic device is the first temperature, the electronic device displays the first prompt message, switches from the first power consumption mode to the second power consumption mode, and uses the satellite network for communication in the second power consumption mode.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, It further includes: When the electronic device uses the satellite network for communication in the first power consumption mode, if the power information of the electronic device is the second power threshold, and / or the temperature information of the electronic device is the second temperature, the electronic device displays the first prompt message, switches from the first power consumption mode to the second power consumption mode, and uses the satellite network for communication in the second power consumption mode.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, After the electronic device switches from the first power consumption mode to the second power consumption mode, it includes: The electronic device displays a first interface; wherein, the first interface includes an identifier of the second power consumption mode, a control for exiting the second power consumption mode, a second prompt message, a first pop-up window, and / or a status bar; the second prompt message is used to prompt the power information of the electronic device and the available duration of satellite communication of the electronic device in the second power consumption mode; the first pop-up window includes a prompt message for prompting that the satellite network has been accessed, a signal quality identifier of the satellite network, a location information of the electronic device, and an identifier of the satellite location; the status bar includes the power information of the electronic device and an identifier of the satellite network.

6. The method according to any one of claims 2-5, characterized in that, After the electronic device displays the first interface, it includes: The electronic device receives an operation for exiting the second power consumption mode; the operation for exiting the second power consumption mode includes at least one of the following: a trigger operation for the control for exiting the second power consumption mode, and / or, the power information of the electronic device is greater than a third power threshold. The electronic device uses the satellite network for communication in the first power consumption mode, including: In response to the operation for exiting the second power consumption mode, the electronic device switches from the second power consumption mode to the first power consumption mode and uses the satellite network for communication in the first power consumption mode.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The first prompt message is further used to prompt the delay information for the electronic device to enter the second power consumption mode; the delay information is displayed in at least one of the following display modes: the first prompt message fixedly displays the delay information, or in the first prompt message, the delay information decreases with time.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, It further includes: When the electronic device uses the terrestrial network for communication in the first power consumption mode, it receives an operation for switching to the second power consumption mode. In response to the operation for switching to the second power consumption mode, the electronic device switches from the first power consumption mode to the second power consumption mode, and the electronic device displays a second interface; wherein, the second interface includes an identifier of the second power consumption mode, the control for exiting the second power consumption mode, a third prompt message, and / or a status bar; the third prompt message is used to prompt the power information of the electronic device and the available duration of the electronic device in the second power consumption mode; the status bar includes the power information of the electronic device and an identifier of the terrestrial network. When using the terrestrial network for communication in the second power consumption mode and the power information of the electronic device is the first power, it receives an operation for starting the satellite network. In response to the operation for starting the satellite network, the electronic device uses the satellite network for communication in the second power consumption mode.

9. The method according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that Applying the satellite network for communication in the second power consumption mode includes: the electronic device accessing the satellite network in the second power consumption mode, and / or the electronic device applying the satellite network to perform satellite communication services in the second power consumption mode; wherein, the satellite communication services include one or more of the following: satellite calls, sending and receiving satellite text messages, satellite video communication, and / or satellite voice communication.

10. The method according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, It further includes: When the electronic device applies the satellite network for communication in the first power consumption mode, an operation for exiting the satellite network is received; In response to the operation for exiting the satellite network, the electronic device disconnects from the satellite network; When the ground network cannot be accessed, the electronic device displays a second pop-up window; the second pop-up window includes a control for switching to the second power consumption mode; When a trigger operation for the control for switching to the second power consumption mode is received, the electronic device switches from the first power consumption mode to the second power consumption mode.

11. An electronic device, characterized in that, It includes: A processor and a memory; The memory stores computer execution instructions; The processor executes the computer execution instructions stored in the memory, causing the electronic device to execute the method according to any one of claims 1-10.

12. A computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by the processor, the method according to any one of claims 1-10 is implemented.

13. A chip system, characterized in that, It includes at least one processor and a communication interface, the communication interface and the at least one processor are interconnected by a line, and the at least one processor is used to run a computer program or instruction to execute the method according to any one of claims 1-10.

14. A computer program product, characterized in that, It includes a computer program, when the computer program is run, it causes a computer to execute the method according to any one of claims 1-10.

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