CN105245719A - Method, device and communication device for controlling volume of playback device through communication device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a method and a device for controlling volume of playback equipment through communication equipment, and the communication equipment. The communication equipment is provided with a remote control module, and the remote control module is used for controlling the playback equipment. The method comprises the following steps of monitoring call status of the communication equipment; and calling the remote control module to control the volume of the playback equipment in order to be reduced to a preset volume value when monitoring a call event of the communication equipment. According to the method for controlling the volume of the playback equipment, the interference of the volume of the playback equipment on a ring tone and a call process can be reduced to effectively prevent a user from missing a call and be convenient for the user to hear clearly through the content.

Description

Method, device and communication device for controlling volume of playback device through communication device

technical field

The present invention relates to the technical field of terminals, in particular to a method, a device and a communication device for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device.

Background technique

When a user is using a playback device such as a TV or a home theater, the sound of the playback device such as the TV or a home theater will interfere with the volume of the mobile phone. Therefore, when the mobile phone receives an incoming call, the user may miss the answer because the ringtone is not heard. In addition, even if the user can hear the ringtone of the incoming call, in order to prevent the volume of the playback device from interfering with the call, the user still needs to mute the TV or lower the volume while preparing to answer the call. This just needs the side of the user. Therefore, when the user receives an incoming call while using a playback device such as a TV or a home theater, the user needs to find and use a remote controller to control the volume of the playback device. This undoubtedly brings great inconvenience to the user.

Contents of the invention

The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problems at least to a certain extent.

Therefore, the first object of the present invention is to propose a method for controlling the volume of the playback device through the communication device, so as to reduce the interference of the volume of the playback device on the ringtone of the incoming call and the call process.

The second object of the present invention is to propose a device for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device.

A third object of the present invention is to propose a communication device.

In order to achieve the above purpose, according to the embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention, a method for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device is proposed, wherein the communication device has a remote control module, and the remote control module is used to control the playback device. The method includes the following steps: monitoring the incoming call status of the communication device; when the incoming call event of the communication device is detected, calling the remote control module to control the volume of the playback device to decrease to a preset volume value.

The method for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device in the embodiment of the present invention monitors the incoming call status of the communication device, and when the incoming call event of the communication device is monitored, controls the volume of the playback device to decrease to a preset volume value through the communication device. Reduce the interference of the volume of the playback device to the ringtone of the incoming call and the call process, so as to effectively prevent the user from missing the call and facilitate the user to hear the content clearly. In addition, the user does not need to manually reduce the volume of the playback device, which is more convenient and improves user experience.

The embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention provides a device for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device, wherein the communication device has a remote control module, and the remote control module is used to control the playback device, and the device includes: a listening module , used to monitor the incoming call status of the communication device; the calling module is used to control the volume of the playback device to decrease to a preset volume value through the remote control module when the incoming call event of the communication device is monitored.

The device for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device in an embodiment of the present invention monitors the incoming call status of the communication device, and when the incoming call event of the communication device is monitored, controls the volume of the playback device to decrease to a preset volume value through the communication device. Reduce the interference of the volume of the playback device to the ringtone of the incoming call and the call process, so as to effectively prevent the user from missing the call and facilitate the user to hear the content clearly. In addition, the user does not need to manually reduce the volume of the playback device, which is more convenient and improves user experience.

The embodiment of the third aspect of the present invention provides a communication device, including the apparatus for controlling the volume of a playback device through the communication device according to the embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention.

The communication device in the embodiment of the present invention can monitor its own incoming call status, and when listening to an incoming call event, control the volume of the playback device to decrease to a preset volume value, which can reduce the interference of the volume of the playback device to the ringtone of the incoming call and the call process, thereby It can effectively prevent the user from missing an incoming call, and facilitate the user to hear the passing content clearly. In addition, the user does not need to manually reduce the volume of the playback device, which is more convenient and improves user experience.

Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention.

Description of drawings

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and comprehensible from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

1 is a flowchart of a method for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a flowchart of a method for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a schematic structural diagram of an apparatus for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of an apparatus for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

detailed description

Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals designate the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the figures are exemplary only for explaining the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

The method, device and communication device for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device according to embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Fig. 1 is a flowchart of a method for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Wherein, the communication device has a remote control module for controlling the playing device.

It should be understood that in the embodiment of the present invention, the communication device may be a device capable of making and receiving calls. For example, the communication device may be a mobile phone, a telephone, a smart wearable device (such as a smart watch, etc.), a tablet computer, and the like. The playback device can be a device with video and audio playback function. For example, the playback device may be a TV, a computer, a home theater, and the like.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the remote control module can be an infrared remote control module, that is, the remote control module can control the playback device through infrared. The remote control module can be matched with the playback device of the corresponding model through the remote control interface. After the matching is successful, the remote control module can control the playback device of the corresponding model above. Therefore, the communication device can control the playback device through infrared remote control, and is not limited to the network conditions between the communication device and the playback device.

As shown in FIG. 1, the device for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:

S101. Monitor the incoming call status of the communication device.

Specifically, the function switch of the communication device for controlling the volume of the playback device may be turned on first. When the switch is turned on, the communication device can run a corresponding volume program to register a monitor in the background, so that the status of an incoming call of the communication device can be monitored through the monitor. It should be understood that the volume program for registering the listener can run in the background, so that the user will not be affected when using the communication device.

Wherein, the status of the incoming call may include whether there is an incoming call event, the incoming call is connected, the incoming call is hung up, or the call is ended.

S102, when an incoming call event of the communication device is detected, the remote control module is invoked to control the volume of the playback device to decrease to a preset volume value.

Specifically, when an incoming call event of the communication device is detected, the volume control program may send a volume down command to the remote control module, thereby reducing the volume of the playback device through the remote control module until the volume of the playback device reaches a preset volume value.

Wherein, the preset volume value may be a default value, or may be set by the user as required.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the preset volume value may be a mute value, that is, the preset volume value is 0.

The method for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device in the embodiment of the present invention monitors the incoming call status of the communication device, and when the incoming call event of the communication device is monitored, controls the volume of the playback device to decrease to a preset volume value through the communication device. Reduce the interference of the volume of the playback device to the ringtone of the incoming call and the call process, so as to effectively prevent the user from missing the call and facilitate the user to hear the content clearly. In addition, the user does not need to manually reduce the volume of the playback device, which is more convenient and improves user experience.

In an embodiment of the present invention, before monitoring the incoming call status of the communication device, it may further include: establishing a matching relationship between the remote control module and the playback device, so that the remote control module can control the playback device. That is to say, the remote control module can be matched with the playback device in advance so that the two are paired, so that the remote control module can control the paired playback device. Of course, the remote control module can be paired with multiple playback devices, that is, the remote control module can control multiple playback devices.

Fig. 2 is a flowchart of a method for controlling volume of a playback device through a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Wherein, the communication device has a remote control module for controlling the playback device.

It should be understood that in the embodiment of the present invention, the communication device may be a device capable of making and receiving calls. For example, the communication device may be a mobile phone, a telephone, a smart wearable device (such as a smart watch, etc.), a tablet computer, and the like. The playback device can be a device with video and audio playback function. For example, the playback device may be a TV, a computer, a home theater, and the like.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the remote control module can be an infrared remote control module, that is, the remote control module can control the playback device through infrared. The remote control module can be matched with the playback device of the corresponding model through the remote control interface. After the matching is successful, the remote control module can control the playback device of the corresponding model above.

S201, monitor the incoming call status of the communication device.

Specifically, the function switch of the communication device for controlling the volume of the playback device may be turned on first. When the switch is turned on, the communication device can run a corresponding volume program to register a monitor in the background, so that the status of an incoming call of the communication device can be monitored through the monitor. It should be understood that the volume program for registering the listener can run in the background, so that the user will not be affected when using the communication device.

Wherein, the incoming call status may include whether there is an incoming call event, the incoming call is connected, the incoming call is hung up, or the call is ended.

S202. When an incoming call event of the communication device is detected, the remote control module is invoked to control the volume of the playback device to decrease to a preset volume value.

Specifically, when an incoming call event of the communication device is detected, the volume control program may send a volume down command to the remote control module, thereby reducing the volume of the playback device through the remote control module until the volume of the playback device reaches a preset volume value.

Wherein, the preset volume value may be a default value, or may be set by the user as required.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the preset volume value may be a mute value, that is, the preset volume value is 0.

S203, when the incoming call event ends or the call ends, call the remote control module to control the volume of the playback device to return to the state before the incoming call event is monitored.

Specifically, when an incoming call event is monitored, the current volume value of the playback device may be recorded, which is referred to as an initial volume value herein. When the incoming call event ends or the call ends, the volume of the playback device can be controlled by the remote control module to return to the above-mentioned initial volume value.

The method for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device in the embodiment of the present invention not only reduces the volume of the playback device through the communication device when the communication device receives an incoming call event, but also controls the volume of the playback device when the incoming call event ends or the call ends. The volume is restored to the previous state, so that while providing the user with a good call environment, the volume of the playback device can be flexibly controlled according to the user's needs, reducing the user's manual operations and making it more convenient.

In order to realize the above embodiments, the present invention further proposes an apparatus for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device.

Fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of an apparatus for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Wherein, the communication device has a remote control module for controlling the playing device.

It should be understood that in the embodiment of the present invention, the communication device may be a device capable of making and receiving calls. For example, the communication device may be a mobile phone, a telephone, a smart wearable device (such as a smart watch, etc.), a tablet computer, and the like. The playback device can be a device with video and audio playback function. For example, the playback device may be a TV, a computer, a home theater, and the like.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the remote control module can be an infrared remote control module, that is, the remote control module can control the playback device through infrared. The remote control module can be matched with the playback device of the corresponding model through the remote control interface. After the matching is successful, the remote control module can control the playback device of the corresponding model above.

As shown in FIG. 3 , the apparatus for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a listening module 10 and a calling module 20 .

Specifically, the monitoring module 10 is used to monitor the incoming call status of the communication device.

Specifically, the function switch of the communication device for controlling the volume of the playback device may be turned on first. When the switch is turned on, the listening module 10 can run a corresponding volume program to register a listener in the background, so that the incoming call status of the communication device can be monitored through the listener. It should be understood that the volume program for registering the listener can run in the background, so that the user will not be affected when using the communication device.

Wherein, the status of the incoming call may include whether there is an incoming call event, the incoming call is connected, the incoming call is hung up, or the call is ended.

The calling module 20 is used to control the volume of the playback device to decrease to a preset volume value through the remote control module when an incoming call event of the communication device is detected.

Specifically, when an incoming call event of the communication device is detected, the invoking module 20 may send a volume down command to the remote control module, thereby reducing the volume of the playback device through the remote control module until the volume of the playback device reaches a preset volume value.

Wherein, the preset volume value may be a default value, or may be set by the user as required.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the preset volume value may be a mute value, that is, the preset volume value is 0.

Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, the invoking module 20 is also used for invoking the remote control module to control the volume of the playback device to return to the state before the incoming call event is monitored when the incoming call event ends or the call ends. Specifically, when an incoming call event is monitored, the current volume value of the playback device may be recorded, which is referred to as an initial volume value herein. When the incoming call event ends or the call ends, the calling module 20 can control the volume of the playback device to return to the above-mentioned initial volume value through the remote control module.

As shown in FIG. 4 , the apparatus for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device in an embodiment of the present invention may further include a matching module 30 .

The matching module 30 is used to establish a matching relationship between the remote control module and the playback device before monitoring the incoming call status of the communication device, so that the remote control module can control the playback device. That is to say, the matching module 30 can pre-match the remote control module with the playback device so that the two are paired, so that the remote control module can control the paired playback device. Of course, the remote control module can be paired with multiple playback devices, that is, the remote control module can control multiple playback devices.

The device for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device in an embodiment of the present invention monitors the incoming call status of the communication device, and when the incoming call event of the communication device is monitored, controls the volume of the playback device to decrease to a preset volume value through the communication device. Reduce the interference of the volume of the playback device to the ringtone of the incoming call and the call process, so as to effectively prevent the user from missing the call and facilitate the user to hear the content clearly. In addition, the user does not need to manually reduce the volume of the playback device, which is more convenient and improves user experience.

In order to implement the above embodiments, the present invention further proposes a communication device.

The communication device in the embodiment of the present invention includes the apparatus for controlling the volume of the playback device through the communication device in any embodiment of the present invention. The communication device can monitor its own incoming call status, and when monitoring the incoming call event, control the volume of the playback device to decrease to a preset volume value, which can reduce the interference of the playback device volume to the ringtone of the incoming call and the call process, thereby effectively preventing the user from missing. Answer incoming calls, so that users can hear the content clearly. In addition, the user does not need to manually reduce the volume of the playback device, which is more convenient and improves user experience.

Any process or method descriptions in flowcharts or otherwise described herein may be understood to represent modules, segments or portions of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing specific logical functions or steps of the process , and the scope of preferred embodiments of the invention includes alternative implementations in which functions may be performed out of the order shown or discussed, including substantially concurrently or in reverse order depending on the functions involved, which shall It is understood by those skilled in the art to which the embodiments of the present invention pertain.

The logic and/or steps represented in the flowcharts or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a sequenced listing of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, can be embodied in any computer-readable medium, For use with instruction execution systems, devices, or devices (such as computer-based systems, systems including processors, or other systems that can fetch instructions from instruction execution systems, devices, or devices and execute instructions), or in conjunction with these instruction execution systems, devices or equipment for use. For the purposes of this specification, a "computer-readable medium" may be any device that can contain, store, communicate, propagate or transmit a program for use in or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, device or device. More specific examples (non-exhaustive list) of computer-readable media include the following: electrical connection with one or more wires (electronic device), portable computer disk case (magnetic device), random access memory (RAM), Read Only Memory (ROM), Erasable and Editable Read Only Memory (EPROM or Flash Memory), Fiber Optic Devices, and Portable Compact Disc Read Only Memory (CDROM). In addition, the computer-readable medium may even be paper or other suitable medium on which the program can be printed, since the program can be read, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other medium, followed by editing, interpretation or other suitable processing if necessary. The program is processed electronically and stored in computer memory.

It should be understood that various parts of the present invention can be realized by hardware, software, firmware or their combination. In the embodiments described above, various steps or methods may be implemented by software or firmware stored in memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented in hardware, as in another embodiment, it can be implemented by any one or combination of the following techniques known in the art: Discrete logic circuits, ASICs with suitable combinational logic gates, programmable gate arrays (PGAs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc.

Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that all or part of the steps carried by the methods of the above embodiments can be completed by instructing related hardware through a program, and the program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. During execution, one or a combination of the steps of the method embodiments is included.

In addition, each functional unit in each embodiment of the present invention may be integrated into one processing module, each unit may exist separately physically, or two or more units may be integrated into one module. The above-mentioned integrated modules can be implemented in the form of hardware or in the form of software function modules. If the integrated modules are realized in the form of software function modules and sold or used as independent products, they can also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

The storage medium mentioned above may be a read-only memory, a magnetic disk or an optical disk, and the like.

In the description of this specification, descriptions referring to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific examples", or "some examples" mean that specific features described in connection with the embodiment or example , structure, material or characteristic is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and modifications can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims (11)

1. a method for controlling the playback device volume by a communication device, wherein, the communication device has a remote control module, and the remote control module is used to control the playback device, and the method may further comprise the steps: monitoring the incoming call status of the communication device; When an incoming call event of the communication device is detected, the remote control module is invoked to control the volume of the playback device to decrease to a preset volume value. 2. The method for controlling the volume of a playback device by a communication device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: When the incoming call event ends or the call ends, the remote control module is invoked to control the volume of the playback device to return to the state before the incoming call event is heard. 3. The method for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the remote control module is an infrared remote control module. 4. The method for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the preset volume value is a mute value. 5. The method for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: before monitoring the incoming call status of the communication device: A matching relationship between the remote control module and the playback device is established, so that the remote control module can control the playback device. 6. A device for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device, wherein, the communication device has a remote control module, and the remote control module is used to control the playback device, and the device includes: A monitoring module, configured to monitor the incoming call status of the communication device; The calling module is used to control the volume of the playback device to decrease to a preset volume value through the remote control module when an incoming call event of the communication device is monitored. 7. The device for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device as claimed in claim 6, wherein: The invoking module is also used for invoking the remote control module to control the volume of the playback device to return to the state before the incoming call event is heard when the incoming call event ends or the call ends. 8. The device for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the remote control module is an infrared remote control module. 9. The apparatus for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the preset volume value is a mute value. 10. The device for controlling the volume of a playback device through a communication device according to claim 6, further comprising: The matching module is configured to establish a matching relationship between the remote control module and the playback device before monitoring the incoming call status of the communication device, so that the remote control module can control the playback device. 11. A communication device, characterized by comprising the device for controlling the volume of the playback device through the communication device according to any one of claims 6-10.