TWI779310B - Control method of electronic device - Google Patents

A control method of an electronic device is provided. The electronic device comprises an input unit and a display unit. The control method comprises: showing a user’s interface with a function on the display unit; receiving an enable instruction corresponding to the function by using the input unit, and showing a window corresponding to the enable instruction by using the display unit; and receiving an ending instruction corresponding to the function by using the input unit, and showing a result corresponding to the ending instruction by using the display unit. Wherein at least one of the enable instruction and the ending instruction is a gesture instruction.

電子裝置之控制方法Control method of electronic device

本案係關於一種控制方法，特別是關於一種電子裝置之控制方法。This case relates to a control method, in particular to a control method of an electronic device.

電腦提供許多不同的功能，這些功能是透過不同的指令呼叫出來，使用者必須先熟記指令才能進行操作，因此並不便利。Computers provide many different functions, and these functions are called out through different commands. Users must first memorize the commands before they can operate, so it is not convenient.

本案提供一種電子裝置之控制方法，適用於一電子裝置。此電子裝置包含一輸入單元與一顯示單元。此控制方法包含：透過顯示單元顯示一使用者介面，此使用者介面具有一功能；透過輸入單元接收對應於前述功能之一啟動指令，並利用顯示單元顯示對應啟動指令之視窗；以及透過輸入單元接收對應於前述功能之一結束指令，並利用顯示單元顯示對應結束指令之執行結果。其中，啟動指令與結束指令中至少其中之一係手勢動作。This case provides a control method for an electronic device, which is suitable for an electronic device. The electronic device includes an input unit and a display unit. The control method includes: displaying a user interface through the display unit, the user interface has a function; receiving an activation command corresponding to the aforementioned function through the input unit, and using the display unit to display a window corresponding to the activation command; and through the input unit Receive an end command corresponding to one of the aforementioned functions, and use the display unit to display the execution result of the corresponding end command. Wherein, at least one of the start instruction and the end instruction is a gesture action.

本案所提供的控制方法可透過輸入單元接收啟動指令（例如一手勢動作）呼叫出功能選單，同樣再透過輸入單元接收後續的指令，如結束指令，以進行後續步驟。簡化了操作行為，提升使用者操作的便利性。The control method provided in this case can receive an activation command (such as a gesture action) through the input unit to call out the function menu, and also receive subsequent commands, such as an end command, through the input unit to perform subsequent steps. The operation behavior is simplified, and the convenience of the user's operation is improved.

下面將結合示意圖對本案的具體實施方式進行更詳細的描述。根據下列描述和申請專利範圍，本案的優點和特徵將更清楚。需說明的是，圖式均採用非常簡化的形式且均使用非精準的比例，僅用以方便、明晰地輔助說明本案實施例的目的。The specific implementation manner of this case will be described in more detail below with reference to schematic diagrams. According to following description and scope of application for patent, the advantages and characteristics of this case will be clearer. It should be noted that the diagrams are all in a very simplified form and use inaccurate proportions, and are only used to facilitate and clearly illustrate the purpose of the embodiment of this case.

第一圖係本案電子裝置之控制方法適用之電子裝置一實施例之方塊示意圖。此電子裝置10可以是一筆記型電腦、一平板電腦或是其他具有輸入單元支援手勢(gesture)輸入之電子裝置。The first figure is a schematic block diagram of an embodiment of an electronic device to which the method for controlling the electronic device of the present invention is applicable. The electronic device 10 can be a notebook computer, a tablet computer or other electronic devices with an input unit supporting gesture input.

如圖中所示，此電子裝置10包括一顯示單元12、一輸入單元14、一判斷單元16與一處理單元18。其中，判斷單元16係電性連接輸入單元14，以接收來自輸入單元14之指令進行判斷。在一實施例中，判斷單元16可以是一硬體電路、一軟體程式或是二者之結合。在一實施例中，輸入單元14可以是一觸控板、一觸控面板、一鍵盤或是其組合。來自輸入單元14之指令可以是一手勢動作或是一按鍵指令。As shown in the figure, the electronic device 10 includes a display unit 12 , an input unit 14 , a determination unit 16 and a processing unit 18 . Wherein, the judging unit 16 is electrically connected to the input unit 14 to receive instructions from the input unit 14 for judging. In an embodiment, the judging unit 16 may be a hardware circuit, a software program or a combination of both. In an embodiment, the input unit 14 can be a touchpad, a touch panel, a keyboard or a combination thereof. The command from the input unit 14 can be a gesture or a key command.

處理單元18係電性連接判斷單元16與顯示單元12，用以透過判斷單元16確認來自輸入單元14之指令是否符合一預設指令，並用以將對應於此指令之使用者介面、資訊或是執行結果呈現於顯示單元12。The processing unit 18 is electrically connected to the judging unit 16 and the display unit 12, and is used to confirm whether the command from the input unit 14 conforms to a preset command through the judging unit 16, and to use the user interface, information or information corresponding to the command. The execution result is presented on the display unit 12 .

第二圖係本案電子裝置之控制方法第一實施例之流程圖。此控制方法適用於如第一圖所示之電子裝置10。本實施例之控制方法是關於一文書處理功能之控制方法。此控制方法包含以下步驟。The second figure is a flow chart of the first embodiment of the control method of the electronic device of the present case. This control method is applicable to the electronic device 10 shown in the first figure. The control method of this embodiment relates to a control method of a document processing function. This control method includes the following steps.

首先，在步驟S120中，透過顯示單元12顯示一文書處理介面（即使用者介面）。此文書處理介面具有多個功能選項，其中至少包括一複製黏貼功能。此文書處理介面可以是電子裝置10開機後自動啟動，也可以是由使用者啟動。在一實施例中，此步驟可由第一圖中之處理單元18執行。在一實施例中，此步驟可由第一圖中之處理單元18與判斷單元16共同執行。First, in step S120 , a document processing interface (ie user interface) is displayed through the display unit 12 . The word processing interface has multiple function options, at least including a copy and paste function. The document processing interface can be started automatically after the electronic device 10 is turned on, or can be started by the user. In one embodiment, this step can be performed by the processing unit 18 in the first figure. In an embodiment, this step can be jointly executed by the processing unit 18 and the judging unit 16 in the first figure.

接下來，在步驟S140中，透過輸入單元14接收對應於複製黏貼功能之一啟動指令。隨後，在步驟S150中，利用顯示單元12顯示剪貼簿中最近的複數筆複製資訊（即對應於啟動指令之視窗），供使用者確認選擇。在一實施例中，此啟動指令可以是“Ctrl+C”之按鍵指令。在一實施例中，步驟S150可由第一圖中之處理單元18執行。Next, in step S140 , an activation command corresponding to the copy and paste function is received through the input unit 14 . Subsequently, in step S150 , the display unit 12 is used to display the latest multiple copy information in the scrapbook (ie the window corresponding to the activation command) for the user to confirm the selection. In an embodiment, the activation command may be a "Ctrl+C" key command. In an embodiment, step S150 may be executed by the processing unit 18 in the first figure.

接下來，在步驟S160中，透過輸入單元14接收對應於複製黏貼功能之一結束指令。隨後，在步驟S170中，將剪貼簿中所有暫存資訊貼入文書處理介面（即對應結束指令之執行結果）呈現於顯示單元12。在一實施例中，此結束指令可以是一手勢動作。在一實施例中，步驟S170可由第一圖之處理單元18執行。在一實施例中，步驟S170可將剪貼簿中所有暫存資訊反序貼入文書處理介面呈現於顯示單元。在一實施例中，步驟S170可在資訊貼入過程中將各筆複製資訊中間自動分行。Next, in step S160 , an end instruction corresponding to the copy-paste function is received through the input unit 14 . Subsequently, in step S170 , all the temporary information in the scrapbook is pasted into the document processing interface (that is, the execution result corresponding to the end command) is displayed on the display unit 12 . In an embodiment, the end instruction may be a gesture action. In an embodiment, step S170 may be executed by the processing unit 18 in the first figure. In one embodiment, step S170 may reversely paste all the temporarily stored information in the scrapbook into the document processing interface for display on the display unit. In one embodiment, step S170 can automatically divide each piece of copied information into a middle line during the information pasting process.

傳統作法需重複地開啟剪貼簿，並點按各個不同的項目方能貼上多筆複製資訊。相較之下，本實施例可將所有重複動作整合，只需要一個手勢就可以幫使用者貼上剪貼簿的所有內容。Traditionally, it is necessary to repeatedly open the scrapbook and click on different items to paste multiple copies of information. In contrast, this embodiment can integrate all repeated actions, and only needs one gesture to help the user paste all the contents of the scrapbook.

第三圖係利用手勢動作啟動使用者介面一實施例之流程圖。圖中所示步驟係對應於第二圖中之步驟S120。The third figure is a flow chart of an embodiment of activating a user interface using gesture actions. The steps shown in the figure correspond to step S120 in the second figure.

首先，在步驟S222中，透過輸入單元14接收一待定手勢動作。First, in step S222, a pending gesture action is received through the input unit 14 .

接下來，在步驟S224中，判斷此待定手勢動作是否符合一使用者介面啟動手勢。在一實施例中，此步驟可由第一圖中之判斷單元16執行。Next, in step S224, it is determined whether the pending gesture action matches a user interface start gesture. In an embodiment, this step can be performed by the judging unit 16 in the first figure.

當待定手勢動作符合使用者介面啟動手勢時，如步驟S226所示，透過顯示單元12顯示使用者介面。在一實施例中，此步驟可由第一圖之處理單元18執行。When the pending gesture action matches the user interface activation gesture, as shown in step S226 , the user interface is displayed through the display unit 12 . In one embodiment, this step can be performed by the processing unit 18 in the first figure.

當待定手勢動作不符合使用者介面啟動手勢時，如步驟S228所示，處理單元18會將此待定手勢動作視為一般的輸入手勢。When the pending gesture action does not conform to the user interface start gesture, as shown in step S228, the processing unit 18 regards the pending gesture action as a general input gesture.

第四圖係本案電子裝置之控制方法第二實施例之流程圖。此控制方法適用於如第一圖所示之電子裝置10。本實施例之控制方法是關於作業系統之數值計算功能之控制方法。此數值計算功能可包含度量衡換算、貨幣換算、公式運算。不過亦不限於此。本實施例中控制方法亦可適用於作業系統之網路查詢功能。此控制方法包含以下步驟。The fourth figure is a flow chart of the second embodiment of the control method of the electronic device of this case. This control method is applicable to the electronic device 10 shown in the first figure. The control method of this embodiment relates to the control method of the numerical calculation function of the operating system. This numerical calculation function can include measurement conversion, currency conversion, and formula operation. However, it is not limited to this. The control method in this embodiment can also be applied to the network query function of the operating system. This control method includes the following steps.

首先，在步驟S320中，透過顯示單元12顯示一作業系統桌面（即使用者介面）。此作業系統桌面具有多個功能選項，其中至少包括一數值計算功能。在一實施例中，此步驟可由第一圖中之處理單元18執行。First, in step S320 , an operating system desktop (ie, user interface) is displayed through the display unit 12 . The operating system desktop has multiple functional options, at least including a numerical calculation function. In one embodiment, this step can be performed by the processing unit 18 in the first figure.

接下來，在步驟S340中，透過輸入單元14接收對應於數值計算功能之一啟動指令。隨後，在步驟S350中，利用顯示單元12顯示一計算輸入框（即對應於啟動指令之視窗），供使用者輸入。在一實施例中，此啟動指令可以是一手勢動作。在一實施例中，步驟S350可由第一圖中之處理單元18執行。Next, in step S340 , an activation instruction corresponding to the numerical calculation function is received through the input unit 14 . Subsequently, in step S350, a calculation input box (ie, a window corresponding to the activation command) is displayed by the display unit 12 for the user to input. In an embodiment, the activation command may be a gesture. In one embodiment, step S350 can be executed by the processing unit 18 in the first figure.

接下來，在步驟S360中，透過輸入單元14接收對應於前述數值計算功能之一結束指令，例如“Enter”按鍵指令，顯示使用者已完成輸入。隨後，在步驟S370中，將使用者輸入資訊之計算結果（即對應結束指令之執行結果）呈現於顯示單元12。在一實施例中，步驟S370可由第一圖之處理單元18執行。Next, in step S360, the input unit 14 receives an end command corresponding to one of the aforementioned numerical calculation functions, such as an “Enter” key command, indicating that the user has completed the input. Subsequently, in step S370 , the calculation result of the information input by the user (ie the execution result corresponding to the end command) is presented on the display unit 12 . In one embodiment, step S370 may be executed by the processing unit 18 in the first figure.

傳統作法必須依據查詢的內容不同而使用不同的程式或是必須先選擇選單項目。相較之下，本案可直接在統一入口進行查詢，以簡化使用者的操作程序。Traditionally, different programs must be used depending on the content of the query or menu items must be selected first. In contrast, in this case, inquiries can be made directly at the unified entrance to simplify the user's operating procedures.

第五圖係本案電子裝置之控制方法第三實施例之流程圖。此控制方法適用於如第一圖所示之電子裝置10。本實施例之控制方法是關於作業系統之虛擬私人網路(VPN)連接功能之控制方法。此控制方法包含以下步驟。The fifth figure is a flow chart of the third embodiment of the control method of the electronic device of this case. This control method is applicable to the electronic device 10 shown in the first figure. The control method of this embodiment is related to the control method of the virtual private network (VPN) connection function of the operating system. This control method includes the following steps.

首先，在步驟S420中，透過顯示單元12顯示一作業系統桌面（即使用者介面）。此作業系統桌面具有多個功能選項，其中至少包括一VPN自動連接功能。在一實施例中，此步驟可由第一圖中之處理單元18執行。First, in step S420 , an operating system desktop (ie, a user interface) is displayed through the display unit 12 . The operating system desktop has multiple functional options, at least including a VPN automatic connection function. In one embodiment, this step can be performed by the processing unit 18 in the first figure.

接下來，在步驟S440中，透過輸入單元14接收對應於VPN自動連接功能之一啟動指令，以啟動VPN自動連接功能。隨後，在步驟S450中，執行VPN自動連接功能，並利用顯示單元12顯示VPN連接狀態的資訊（即對應於啟動指令之視窗）。在一實施例中，此啟動指令可以是一手勢動作。在一實施例中，步驟S450可由第一圖中之處理單元18執行。Next, in step S440, an activation instruction corresponding to the VPN automatic connection function is received through the input unit 14 to activate the VPN automatic connection function. Subsequently, in step S450, the VPN automatic connection function is executed, and the display unit 12 is used to display the information of the VPN connection status (ie, the window corresponding to the activation command). In an embodiment, the activation command may be a gesture. In one embodiment, step S450 may be executed by the processing unit 18 in the first figure.

接下來，在步驟接下來，在步驟S460中，透過輸入單元14接收對應於前述VPN自動連接功能之一結束指令，以斷開VPN連接。隨後，在步驟S470中，透過顯示單元12呈現結束指令之執行結果，例如通知VPN自動連接功能已結束的頁面。前述步驟S450之VPN自動執行功能會持續執行到成功完成VPN連接或是處理單元18透過輸入單元14接收到結束指令。在一實施例中，此結束指令可以是一手勢動作。在一實施例中，步驟S470可由第一圖之處理單元18執行。Next, in step S460, an end command corresponding to one of the aforementioned VPN automatic connection functions is received through the input unit 14 to disconnect the VPN connection. Subsequently, in step S470, the display unit 12 presents the execution result of the end command, for example, a page notifying that the VPN automatic connection function has ended. The VPN automatic execution function in step S450 will continue to be executed until the VPN connection is successfully completed or the processing unit 18 receives an end command through the input unit 14 . In an embodiment, the end instruction may be a gesture action. In one embodiment, step S470 may be executed by the processing unit 18 in the first figure.

請一併參照第六圖所示，第六圖係VPN自動連接功能一實施例之運作流程圖。承接第五圖的步驟S440，如步驟S552所示，此流程在接收到對應於VPN自動連接功能之一啟動指令後，先選定一VPN連接點。接下來，如步驟S553所示，依據此VPN連接點，執行VPN自動連接。在一實施例中，步驟S552所選定的連接點為最近一次連接的VPN連接點。Please also refer to the sixth figure, which is an operation flow chart of an embodiment of the VPN automatic connection function. Following step S440 in FIG. 5, as shown in step S552, the process first selects a VPN connection point after receiving an activation command corresponding to the VPN automatic connection function. Next, as shown in step S553, according to the VPN connection point, perform automatic VPN connection. In one embodiment, the connection point selected in step S552 is the latest VPN connection point.

隨後，如步驟S554所示，判斷是否連接成功。若是連接成功，此流程結束。若是連接失敗，此流程會前進至步驟S556。Subsequently, as shown in step S554, it is judged whether the connection is successful. If the connection is successful, the process ends. If the connection fails, the process will proceed to step S556.

在步驟S556中，此流程判斷連接失敗的次數是否超過一預設次數，例如三次。若是連接失敗的次數超過此預設次數，此流程會前進到步驟S558自動更換VPN連接點。隨後再依據此更換後的VPN連接點自動連接。若是連接失敗的次數少於此預設次數，此流程會前進至步驟S553繼續進行連接。在一實施例中，更換後的VPN連接點為除去前次失敗連接點以外，紀錄最近一次的連接點。In step S556, the process determines whether the number of connection failures exceeds a preset number of times, for example, three times. If the number of connection failures exceeds the preset number of times, the process will advance to step S558 to automatically replace the VPN connection point. Then automatically connect according to the changed VPN connection point. If the number of connection failures is less than the preset number of times, the process will proceed to step S553 to continue the connection. In one embodiment, the VPN connection point after replacement is the latest connection point except the previous failed connection point.

前述流程會持續執行到成功完成VPN連接或是處理單元18透過輸入單元14接收到結束指令。The foregoing process will continue to be executed until the VPN connection is successfully completed or the processing unit 18 receives an end command through the input unit 14 .

傳統做法中，介面的設定路徑複雜，操作步驟也較多，本案則將所有路徑與操作步驟整合至手勢，以簡化使用者的操作流程。此外，傳統作法若連接失敗需手動更改，本案可自動重新連接，在多次失敗後會自動選擇其他的連接點。In the traditional approach, the interface setting path is complicated and there are many operation steps. In this case, all the paths and operation steps are integrated into gestures to simplify the user's operation process. In addition, if the connection fails in the traditional method, it needs to be changed manually. In this case, the connection can be automatically reconnected, and another connection point will be automatically selected after multiple failures.

第七圖係本案電子裝置之控制方法第四實施例之流程圖。此控制方法適用於如第一圖所示之電子裝置10。本實施例之控制方法是關於手勢編輯之控制方法。此控制方法包含以下步驟。The seventh figure is a flow chart of the fourth embodiment of the control method of the electronic device of this case. This control method is applicable to the electronic device 10 shown in the first figure. The control method of this embodiment is a control method related to gesture editing. This control method includes the following steps.

首先，在步驟S620中，透過顯示單元12顯示一作業系統桌面（即使用者介面）。此作業系統桌面具有手勢編輯功能，可供使用者編輯手勢以利於進行手勢輸入。在一實施例中，此步驟可由第一圖中之處理單元18執行。First, in step S620 , an operating system desktop (ie, a user interface) is displayed through the display unit 12 . The operating system desktop has a gesture editing function, which can be used for users to edit gestures to facilitate gesture input. In one embodiment, this step can be performed by the processing unit 18 in the first figure.

接下來，在步驟S640中，透過輸入單元14接收對應於手勢編輯功能之一啟動指令。隨後，在步驟S650中，利用顯示單元12顯示一編輯視窗（即對應於啟動指令之視窗），供使用者進行編輯，例如錄製或修改手勢資訊。在一實施例中，此啟動指令可以是一手勢動作。在一實施例中，步驟S650可由第一圖中之處理單元18執行。在一實施例中，此編輯視窗可包含錄製、各種操作調整選項和紀錄功能。Next, in step S640 , an activation instruction corresponding to the gesture editing function is received through the input unit 14 . Subsequently, in step S650, the display unit 12 is used to display an editing window (ie, the window corresponding to the activation command) for the user to edit, for example, record or modify gesture information. In an embodiment, the activation command may be a gesture. In one embodiment, step S650 may be executed by the processing unit 18 in the first figure. In one embodiment, the editing window can include recording, various operation adjustment options and recording functions.

接下來，在步驟S660中，透過輸入單元14接收對應於前述手勢編輯功能之一結束指令，例如“Enter”按鍵指令或是錄製結束之按鍵指令，顯示使用者已完成錄製或修改。隨後，在步驟S670中，透過顯示單元12顯示已完成手勢編輯（即對應結束指令之執行結果）。舉例來說，步驟S670可直接跳離編輯視窗或是在顯示單元12顯示詢問是否儲存的對話框。在一實施例中，步驟S670可由第一圖之處理單元18執行。Next, in step S660, an end command corresponding to the aforementioned gesture editing function is received through the input unit 14, such as an “Enter” key command or a key command for recording end, indicating that the user has completed the recording or modification. Subsequently, in step S670 , the completed gesture editing (that is, the execution result corresponding to the end command) is displayed through the display unit 12 . For example, step S670 may directly jump out of the editing window or display a dialog box asking whether to save on the display unit 12 . In an embodiment, step S670 may be executed by the processing unit 18 in the first figure.

傳統作法必須使用者依各別項目到不同視窗作不同的調整項目，本案將不同操作整合到手勢，方便使用者進行操作。The traditional method requires the user to adjust different items in different windows according to each item. In this case, different operations are integrated into gestures, which is convenient for users to operate.

本案所提供的控制方法可透過輸入單元14（例如觸控板）接收啟動指令（例如一手勢動作）呼叫出功能選單，同樣再透過輸入單元14（例如觸控板）接收後續的指令，如結束指令，以進行後續步驟。簡化了操作行為，提升使用者操作的便利性。The control method provided in this case can receive an activation instruction (such as a gesture action) through the input unit 14 (such as a touchpad) to call out a function menu, and then receive subsequent instructions through the input unit 14 (such as a touchpad), such as end instructions for the next steps. The operation behavior is simplified, and the convenience of the user's operation is improved.

上述僅為本案較佳之實施例而已，並不對本案進行任何限制。任何所屬技術領域的技術人員，在不脫離本案的技術手段的範圍內，對本案揭露的技術手段和技術內容做任何形式的等同替換或修改等變動，均屬未脫離本案的技術手段的內容，仍屬於本案的保護範圍之內。The above is only a preferred embodiment of this case, and does not limit this case in any way. Anyone skilled in the technical field, within the scope of not departing from the technical means of this case, makes any form of equivalent replacement or modification to the technical means and technical content disclosed in this case, which belongs to the content of the technical means of this case. still fall within the protection scope of this case.

10:電子裝置 12:顯示單元 14:輸入單元 16:判斷單元 18:處理單元10: Electronic device 12: Display unit 14: Input unit 16: Judgment unit 18: Processing unit

第一圖係本案電子裝置之控制方法適用之電子裝置一實施例之方塊示意圖； 第二圖係本案電子裝置之控制方法第一實施例之流程圖； 第三圖係利用手勢動作啟動使用者介面一實施例之流程圖； 第四圖係本案電子裝置之控制方法第二實施例之流程圖； 第五圖係本案電子裝置之控制方法第三實施例之流程圖； 第六圖係VPN自動連接功能一實施例之運作流程圖； 第七圖係本案電子裝置之控制方法第四實施例之流程圖。The first figure is a schematic block diagram of an embodiment of an electronic device applicable to the control method of the electronic device in this case; The second figure is a flow chart of the first embodiment of the control method of the electronic device in this case; The third figure is a flow chart of an embodiment of activating the user interface using gesture actions; The fourth figure is a flow chart of the second embodiment of the control method of the electronic device in this case; The fifth figure is the flow chart of the third embodiment of the control method of the electronic device in this case; The sixth figure is the operation flow chart of an embodiment of the VPN automatic connection function; The seventh figure is a flow chart of the fourth embodiment of the control method of the electronic device of this case.

10:電子裝置10: Electronic device

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