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CN101908013A - Pressure sensing device, pressure sensing method and heat dissipation device for electronic device - Google Patents

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CN101908013A
CN101908013A CN2009101439570A CN200910143957A CN101908013A CN 101908013 A CN101908013 A CN 101908013A CN 2009101439570 A CN2009101439570 A CN 2009101439570A CN 200910143957 A CN200910143957 A CN 200910143957A CN 101908013 A CN101908013 A CN 101908013A
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The invention relates to a pressure sensing device and a pressure sensing method for an electronic device and a heat dissipation device. The pressure sensing device for the electronic device comprises a pressure sensing unit, a pressure sensing unit and a pressure sensing unit, wherein the pressure sensing unit is arranged in the electronic device and is used for detecting the fluid pressure in the electronic device so as to generate a pressure signal; the control unit is coupled with the pressure sensing unit and used for judging the change condition of the fluid pressure in the electronic device according to the pressure signal and generating a control signal; and the warning unit is coupled with the control unit and used for outputting a warning signal according to the control signal so as to execute a warning function. The invention not only can effectively improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the electronic device, but also can strengthen the working stability of the electronic device and prolong the service life of internal components of the electronic device. The invention can also detect the atmospheric pressure value of the using environment through the pressure sensing unit to immediately execute a proper heat dissipation program, so that the electronic device can exert the optimal working efficiency.

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用于电子装置的压力感测装置及压力感测方法和散热装置 Pressure sensing device, pressure sensing method and heat dissipation device for electronic device

技术领域technical field

本发明涉及一种用于一电子装置的压力感测装置及其压力感测方法和散热装置,尤其涉及一种可即时通知异常状况的压力感测装置及其压力感测方法和散热装置。The present invention relates to a pressure sensing device for an electronic device, a pressure sensing method thereof, and a heat dissipation device, in particular to a pressure sensing device capable of immediately notifying abnormal conditions, a pressure sensing method thereof, and a heat dissipation device.

背景技术Background technique

随着信息科技的发展,人类生活与计算机系统紧密地相依,人们不论居家办公皆普遍而密集地使用到计算机系统。并且,由于计算机科技的进步,无论是笔记本型计算机、桌上型个人计算机、或是服务器等计算机系统,除了处理器的工作频率越来越高外,各组件的功能更是越来越多元化与强大。因此,当计算机系统在工作时,所伴随产生的热能也相对地增加。一旦所产生的热能无法有效的排除,不仅会影响到计算机系统的功能运作与运算速度而造成系统当机,更可能造成内部组件过热而损毁的情况,因此,散热效能的优劣对计算机系统的整体表现具有关键性的影响。With the development of information technology, human life is closely related to computer systems, and people use computer systems widely and intensively no matter they work at home. Moreover, due to the advancement of computer technology, no matter it is a computer system such as a notebook computer, a desktop personal computer, or a server, in addition to the higher and higher operating frequency of the processor, the functions of each component are more and more diversified. and strong. Therefore, when the computer system is working, the accompanying heat energy also increases relatively. Once the generated heat cannot be effectively removed, it will not only affect the functioning and computing speed of the computer system and cause the system to crash, but also cause the internal components to overheat and be damaged. Overall performance has a critical impact.

一般来说,目前各种计算机系统中皆设计有完善的散热装置来解决散热问题,然而,在使用上仍会因灰尘累积或是不当的使用环境导致散热装置无法正常工作,而产生过热现象。举例来说,通常在外壳会设置有各式的散热孔提供空气流通进出,当长时间使用后,除了散热孔上会囤积灰尘而影响空气进出效率外,随着空气流动而进入计算机内部的灰尘或污染物也会累积于散热装置与内部组件中,而造成散热效能降低。在此情况下,尽管有特别设计的防尘装置,仍然只能消极地减缓灰尘累积速度,因此,为了使计算机系统能稳定的工作,在灰尘累积至一定程度时,必须将灰尘清除,以利散热操作。除此之外,当计算机系统处于不适当的使用环境,例如将笔记本型计算机置于地毯上而堵住散热孔或是太靠近墙壁而影响散热孔的空气流通等等,皆会影响散热装置的工作而降低散热效能。Generally speaking, all kinds of computer systems are designed with complete heat dissipation devices to solve the heat dissipation problem. However, due to dust accumulation or improper use environment, the heat dissipation devices may not work normally, resulting in overheating. For example, there are usually various heat dissipation holes on the casing to provide air circulation. After a long period of use, dust will accumulate on the heat dissipation holes and affect the efficiency of air entry and exit. Dust will enter the computer with the air flow. Or pollutants will also accumulate in the heat sink and internal components, resulting in reduced heat dissipation performance. In this case, although there is a specially designed dust-proof device, it can only slow down the speed of dust accumulation negatively. Therefore, in order to make the computer system work stably, when the dust accumulates to a certain extent, the dust must be removed to facilitate the operation of the computer system. Thermal operation. In addition, when the computer system is used in an inappropriate environment, such as placing the notebook computer on the carpet and blocking the heat dissipation holes, or being too close to the wall to affect the air circulation of the heat dissipation holes, etc., it will affect the performance of the heat dissipation device. work and reduce cooling performance.

另一方面,使用者常会在不同的环境下使用计算机装置。举例来说,当使用者处于高海拔地区时,由于空气稀薄且空气密度相对较小,散热装置的风扇在相同转速下所产生的气体流量亦相对较低,如此一来,将导致散热效率的降低,而影响计算机系统正常工作。然而,目前计算机系统的设计并无法随着使用者的操作环境的改变而及时作出合适的调整,使系统发挥最佳的工作效能。On the other hand, users often use computer devices in different environments. For example, when the user is in a high-altitude area, due to the thin air and relatively low air density, the air flow generated by the fan of the cooling device at the same speed is relatively low, which will lead to a decrease in cooling efficiency. reduce, and affect the normal operation of the computer system. However, the design of the current computer system cannot make appropriate adjustments in time as the user's operating environment changes, so that the system can exert the best working performance.

发明内容Contents of the invention

因此,本发明主要在于提供一种用于一电子装置的压力感测装置及其压力感测方法与散热装置。Therefore, the present invention mainly provides a pressure sensing device for an electronic device, a pressure sensing method and a heat dissipation device thereof.

本发明公开一种用于一电子装置的压力感测装置,包含有一压力感测单元,设置于该电子装置中,用来检测该电子装置中的流体压力,以产生一压力信号;一控制单元,耦接于该压力感测单元,用来根据该压力信号,判断该电子装置中的流体压力的变化情况,并产生一控制信号;以及一警示单元,耦接于该控制单元,用来根据该控制信号,输出一警示信号,以执行一警示功能。The invention discloses a pressure sensing device for an electronic device, which comprises a pressure sensing unit arranged in the electronic device for detecting the fluid pressure in the electronic device to generate a pressure signal; a control unit , coupled to the pressure sensing unit, used to judge the change of the fluid pressure in the electronic device according to the pressure signal, and generate a control signal; and a warning unit, coupled to the control unit, used to The control signal outputs a warning signal to perform a warning function.

本发明还公开一种用于一电子装置的压力感测方法,包含有检测该电子装置中的流体压力,以产生一压力信号;根据该压力信号,判断该电子装置中的流体压力的变化情况,并产生一控制信号;以及根据该控制信号,输出一警示信号,以执行一警示功能。The present invention also discloses a pressure sensing method for an electronic device, which includes detecting the fluid pressure in the electronic device to generate a pressure signal; judging the change of the fluid pressure in the electronic device according to the pressure signal , and generate a control signal; and output a warning signal according to the control signal to perform a warning function.

本发明另公开一种用于一电子装置的散热装置,包含有一散热模块,设于该电子装置中,用来通过一风扇产生空气流动,以散除热能;一压力感测单元,用来检测该电子装置所处使用环境的大气压力值,以产生一压力信号;以及一控制单元,耦接于该压力感测单元及该散热模块,用来根据该压力信号,判断该电子装置中的大气压力的变化情况,并产生一转速控制信号,以控制该风扇的转速。The present invention also discloses a heat dissipation device for an electronic device, which includes a heat dissipation module installed in the electronic device for generating air flow through a fan to dissipate heat energy; a pressure sensing unit for detecting The atmospheric pressure value of the environment where the electronic device is used to generate a pressure signal; and a control unit, coupled to the pressure sensing unit and the heat dissipation module, used to judge the atmosphere in the electronic device according to the pressure signal Changes in the pressure and generate a speed control signal to control the speed of the fan.

本发明还公开一种用于一电子装置的压力感测方法,包含有检测该电子装置所处使用环境的大气压力值,以产生一压力信号;以及根据该压力信号,判断该电子装置中的大气压力的变化情况,并产生一转速控制信号,以控制该电子装置的一风扇的转速。The present invention also discloses a pressure sensing method for an electronic device, which includes detecting the atmospheric pressure value of the environment where the electronic device is used to generate a pressure signal; and judging the pressure in the electronic device according to the pressure signal Changes of atmospheric pressure, and generate a rotation speed control signal to control the rotation speed of a fan of the electronic device.

本发明结合压力感测方式而能即时检测积尘与异常情况,以通知使用者进行排除,除了可有效提升电子装置散热效能外,更加强了电子装置工作的稳定与延长电子装置内部组件的使用寿命。除此之外,本发明可通过压力感测单元检测使用环境的大气压力值,并据以作出合适的调整,以即时执行适当的散热程序,使电子装置发挥最佳的工作效能。The present invention combines the pressure sensing method to detect dust accumulation and abnormal conditions in real time, and notify the user to eliminate them. In addition to effectively improving the heat dissipation performance of the electronic device, it further enhances the stability of the electronic device and prolongs the use of the internal components of the electronic device. life. In addition, the present invention can detect the atmospheric pressure value of the operating environment through the pressure sensing unit, and make appropriate adjustments accordingly, so as to execute an appropriate heat dissipation procedure in real time, so that the electronic device can exert the best working performance.

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图1为本发明实施例的用于一电子装置的一压力感测装置的示意图。FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a pressure sensing device for an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

图2为本发明实施例的一压力感测流程的示意图。FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a pressure sensing process according to an embodiment of the present invention.

图3为本发明实施例的一笔记本型计算机的一散热装置的示意图。FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a heat dissipation device of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

图4为一笔记本型计算机的一散热孔的外观示意图。FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the appearance of a cooling hole of a notebook computer.

图5为本发明实施例的用于一电子装置的一散热装置的示意图。FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a heat dissipation device for an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

图6为本发明实施例的一压力感测流程的示意图。FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a pressure sensing process according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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10          压力感测装置        308、514            内部组件10 Pressure Sensing Device 308, 514 Internal Components

102、502    压力感测单元        300A、300B、300C    方向102, 502 pressure sensing unit 300A, 300B, 300C direction

104、504    控制单元            304A                进气口104, 504 Control unit 304A Air intake

106                   警示单元        304B    排气口106 Warning unit 304B Exhaust port

20、60                流程            306A    入风口20, 60 Process 306A Air Inlet

200、202、204、206、                  306B    出风口200, 202, 204, 206, 306B air outlet

208、602、604、606    步骤            402     散热孔208, 602, 604, 606 Steps 402 Cooling holes

30、50                散热装置        506     散热模块30, 50 Heat Dissipation Device 506 Heat Dissipation Module

31                    笔记本型计算机  SAlarm  警示信号31 Laptop S Alarm warning signal

302                   热管            SC      控制信号302 Heat pipe S C control signal

304                   散热鳍片        SP      压力信号304 Cooling fins S P Pressure signal

306、512              风扇            SSPEED  转速控制信号306, 512 Fan S SPEED speed control signal

具体实施方式Detailed ways

请参考图1,图1为本发明实施例的用于一电子装置的一压力感测装置10的示意图。电子装置可以是一笔记本型计算机、一桌上型计算机或一服务器等,但不以此为限。压力感测装置10包含有一压力感测单元102、一控制单元104及一警示单元106。压力感测单元102设置于电子装置中,用来检测电子装置内部的流体压力,以产生一压力信号SP。控制单元104耦接于压力感测单元102,用来根据压力信号SP,判断电子装置内部的流体压力的变化情况,并产生一控制信号SC。警示单元106耦接于控制单元104,用来根据控制信号SC,输出一警示信号SAlarm,以执行一警示功能。Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a schematic diagram of a pressure sensing device 10 for an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The electronic device can be a notebook computer, a desktop computer or a server, etc., but not limited thereto. The pressure sensing device 10 includes a pressure sensing unit 102 , a control unit 104 and an alarm unit 106 . The pressure sensing unit 102 is disposed in the electronic device for detecting the fluid pressure inside the electronic device to generate a pressure signal S P . The control unit 104 is coupled to the pressure sensing unit 102, and is used for judging the change of the fluid pressure inside the electronic device according to the pressure signal S P and generating a control signal S C . The alarm unit 106 is coupled to the control unit 104 for outputting an alarm signal S Alarm according to the control signal S C to perform an alarm function.

关于压力感测装置10的工作方式,请参考图2。图2为本发明实施例的一压力感测流程20的示意图。压力感测流程20包含以下步骤:For the working method of the pressure sensing device 10 , please refer to FIG. 2 . FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a pressure sensing process 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The pressure sensing process 20 includes the following steps:

步骤200:开始。Step 200: start.

步骤202:检测电子装置中的流体压力,以产生压力信号SPStep 202: Detect the fluid pressure in the electronic device to generate a pressure signal S P .

步骤204:根据压力信号SP,判断电子装置中的流体压力的变化情况,并产生控制信号SCStep 204: According to the pressure signal S P , determine the change of the fluid pressure in the electronic device, and generate a control signal S C .

步骤206:根据控制信号SC,输出警示信号SAlarm,以执行警示功能。Step 206: Output an alarm signal S Alarm according to the control signal S C to execute the alarm function.

步骤208:结束。Step 208: end.

根据流程20,压力感测装置10检测电子装置内的流体压力,例如空气流动所产生的压力,以判断电子装置内空气流动的状况,进而产生警示信号SP,来通知使用者关于电子装置内的积尘情况或是使用环境状态。换言之,当电子装置内的积尘情况或目前使用环境状态足以影响散热程序的工作时,压力感测装置10可即时检测出异常状况,而告知使用者进一步执行相关排除动作。According to the process 20, the pressure sensing device 10 detects the fluid pressure in the electronic device, such as the pressure generated by air flow, to judge the condition of the air flow in the electronic device, and then generate a warning signal S P to notify the user about the electronic device. The dust accumulation situation or the use environment state. In other words, when the dust accumulation in the electronic device or the current operating environment is sufficient to affect the heat dissipation process, the pressure sensing device 10 can detect the abnormal situation in real time, and notify the user to further perform related elimination actions.

简言之,本发明通过检测电子装置内的流体压力,判断空气流动的状况,进而采取相关措施,避免影响电子装置的操作。需注意的是,电子装置不限于任何种类,只要是工作时会产热的装置、设备等,皆可应用本发明的概念。举例来说,请参考图3及图4,图3为本发明实施例的一笔记本型计算机31的一散热装置30的示意图,图4为笔记本型计算机31的一散热孔402的外观示意图。一般来说,由于笔记本型计算机31内部空间有限,各内部组件(例如中央处理器、芯片或是其他电子组件等)通常很紧密地的排列在一起,一旦开始工作后,所产生的热能便迅速地开始累积,所以笔记本型计算机31中会设计有散热装置30来将笔记本型计算机31的内部电子组件工作时所产生的热能,通过如图4所示的散热孔40排出。在图3中,散热装置30包含有一热管(Heatpipe)302、一散热鳍片304及一风扇306。热管302连接于笔记本型计算机31的一内部组件308,并通过热管传热原理(自高温处传到低温处),将内部组件308工作时所产生的热能传递至散热鳍片304上。散热鳍片304连接于热管302的另一端,用来散除热管302所传来的热能。风扇306设置于散热鳍片304的一侧,用来将空气吹向散热鳍片304,以散除散热鳍片304上的热能。详细来说,散热装置30中的风扇306可将空气沿着箭头300A的方向自一入风口306A处吸入,并由对应的一出风口306B沿着箭头300B的方向吹出至散热鳍片304的各鳍片排列间的间隙形成的空气通道。如图3所示,空气由出风口306B吹进散热鳍片304的一进气口304A,并由排气口304B沿着箭头300C方向排出。当空气在散热鳍片304的空气通道中(由进气口304A流动至排气口304B的期间),会与散热鳍片304进行热交换而吸收热能。吸热后的热空气由排气口304B流出,便可将就能将内部组件308工作时所产生的热能排出,以达到散热的目的。在此情况下,本发明可以将压力感测单元102置于笔记本型计算机31内部的任何地方,来检测空气流动所造成的压力。In short, the present invention detects the fluid pressure in the electronic device to judge the air flow condition, and then takes relevant measures to avoid affecting the operation of the electronic device. It should be noted that the electronic device is not limited to any type, as long as it is a device or equipment that generates heat during operation, the concept of the present invention can be applied. For example, please refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a cooling device 30 of a notebook computer 31 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the appearance of a cooling hole 402 of the notebook computer 31 . Generally speaking, due to the limited internal space of the notebook computer 31, various internal components (such as the central processing unit, chip or other electronic components, etc.) are usually arranged very closely together. Therefore, the notebook computer 31 is designed with a cooling device 30 to discharge the heat generated by the internal electronic components of the notebook computer 31 through the heat dissipation holes 40 shown in FIG. 4 . In FIG. 3 , the heat dissipation device 30 includes a heat pipe 302 , a heat dissipation fin 304 and a fan 306 . The heat pipe 302 is connected to an internal component 308 of the notebook computer 31 , and transfers the heat energy generated by the internal component 308 to the cooling fin 304 through the principle of heat transfer (from high temperature to low temperature). The cooling fins 304 are connected to the other end of the heat pipe 302 for dissipating heat energy transmitted from the heat pipe 302 . The fan 306 is disposed on one side of the heat dissipation fins 304 for blowing air to the heat dissipation fins 304 to dissipate heat energy on the heat dissipation fins 304 . In detail, the fan 306 in the cooling device 30 can suck air in the direction of the arrow 300A from an air inlet 306A, and blow it out to each of the cooling fins 304 from a corresponding air outlet 306B in the direction of the arrow 300B. Air passages formed by the gaps between fin arrays. As shown in FIG. 3 , the air is blown into an air inlet 304A of the cooling fin 304 through the air outlet 306B, and is discharged from the air outlet 304B along the direction of arrow 300C. When the air is in the air channel of the heat dissipation fins 304 (during the flow from the air inlet 304A to the air outlet 304B), it will exchange heat with the heat dissipation fins 304 to absorb heat energy. The hot air after absorbing heat flows out through the exhaust port 304B, and can discharge the heat energy generated by the internal components 308 during operation, so as to achieve the purpose of heat dissipation. In this case, the present invention can place the pressure sensing unit 102 anywhere inside the notebook computer 31 to detect the pressure caused by the air flow.

举例来说,可将压力感测单元102置于风扇306的出风口306B侧与散热鳍片304之间(例如图3中的P1处)或是置于散热鳍片304的排气口304B(例如图3中的P2处),来检测风扇306所带动的空气流动所造成的流体压力。除此之外,压力感测单元102亦可置于散热孔402的外侧(例如图4中的P1处)或是内侧(未绘于图4中)来进行检测。由于灰尘或是污染物经由空气的流动,会逐渐累积于散热孔402、风扇306、散热鳍片304、内部组件308等,经过长时间的累积后,风扇306的叶片会因过多的灰尘累积而使转速变慢,进而影响散热效率,散热孔402以及散热鳍片304则会因积尘而阻塞空气的流动,并且相对地影响风扇所带动的空气流动量。如此一来,将会减缓笔记本型计算机31内气体的流动能力,同样地,压力感测单元102所检测到的压力信号SP值亦随的减小。因此,以压力感测单元102置于图3中的P2处为例,当压力信号SP的大小(风扇306所吹出的风压值)小于一第一阈值TH1时,警示单元106会根据控制信号SC输出警示信号SAlarm,以通知使用者进行除尘程序。其中,第一阈值TH1可以是一预设压力值。此外,由于散热孔402有可能会因使用环境的因素压力(例如被地毯塞住)而使压力信号SP瞬间变小,亦通过可警示单元106输出警示信号SAlarm,来通知使用者进行使用环境检测程序,例如检视是否散热孔402周遭保持畅通。较佳地,警示单元106可于控制信号指示压力信号SP小于第一阈值TH时,输出警示信号SAlarm至笔记本型计算机31的一处理单元(如中央处理器),并通过其操作系统,执行一弹出(pop-up)窗口功能来通知使用者进行除尘程序或执行使用环境检测程序。For example, the pressure sensing unit 102 can be placed between the air outlet 306B side of the fan 306 and the cooling fin 304 (such as at P1 in FIG. 3 ) or at the exhaust port 304B of the cooling fin 304 ( For example, P2 in FIG. 3 ), to detect the fluid pressure caused by the air flow driven by the fan 306 . In addition, the pressure sensing unit 102 can also be placed outside (such as P1 in FIG. 4 ) or inside (not shown in FIG. 4 ) of the heat dissipation hole 402 for detection. Due to the flow of dust or pollutants through the air, they will gradually accumulate in the heat dissipation holes 402, fan 306, heat dissipation fins 304, internal components 308, etc. After a long period of accumulation, the blades of the fan 306 will accumulate due to excessive dust. The rotation speed will be slowed down, thereby affecting the heat dissipation efficiency, and the heat dissipation holes 402 and the heat dissipation fins 304 will block the flow of air due to dust accumulation, and relatively affect the flow of air driven by the fan. In this way, the flow capacity of the gas in the notebook computer 31 will be slowed down. Similarly, the value of the pressure signal S P detected by the pressure sensing unit 102 will also decrease accordingly. Therefore, taking the pressure sensing unit 102 placed at P2 in FIG. 3 as an example, when the magnitude of the pressure signal S P (the wind pressure value blown by the fan 306) is smaller than a first threshold TH1 , the warning unit 106 will be based on The control signal S C outputs an alarm signal S Alarm to notify the user to perform the dust removal procedure. Wherein, the first threshold TH 1 may be a preset pressure value. In addition, since the cooling holes 402 may be pressured by environmental factors (such as being blocked by carpets), the pressure signal S P may decrease instantaneously, and the warning unit 106 may output a warning signal S Alarm to notify the user to use it. Environmental testing procedures, such as checking whether the surroundings of the cooling holes 402 are kept clear. Preferably, the alarm unit 106 can output the alarm signal S Alarm to a processing unit (such as a central processing unit) of the notebook computer 31 when the control signal indicates that the pressure signal S P is smaller than the first threshold TH, and through its operating system, Executing a pop-up window function to notify the user to perform a dust removal procedure or to perform a usage environment detection procedure.

因此,本发明可结合压力感测装置10的压力感测方式而能即时检测积尘与异常情况,以通知使用者进行排除,如此一来,将可有效提升笔记本型计算机31散热效能,进一步地,更加强笔记本型计算机31工作的稳定与延长内部组件的使用寿命。Therefore, the present invention can combine the pressure sensing method of the pressure sensing device 10 to detect dust accumulation and abnormal conditions in real time, and notify the user to eliminate them. In this way, the heat dissipation performance of the notebook computer 31 can be effectively improved, and further , further enhance the stability of the notebook computer 31 and prolong the service life of internal components.

值得注意的是,在笔记本型计算机31中,内部组件308可以是一中央处理器、一芯片或是其他电子组件,且不限于此。除此之外,任何可以检测流体压力的装置皆可用来实现压力感测单元102,且压力感测单元102可以设置于笔记本型计算机31内部的任何位置来检测流体压力值。而散热孔402的数量与外形不拘,只要能用作空气进出即可,视系统设计而定。警示单元106可以是一扬声器、一发光二极管或一震动单元等,用来在控制信号指示压力信号SP小于第一阈值TH1时,发出特定声音、灯号或震动来告知使用者。It should be noted that, in the notebook computer 31, the internal component 308 may be a central processing unit, a chip or other electronic components, and is not limited thereto. In addition, any device capable of detecting fluid pressure can be used to realize the pressure sensing unit 102 , and the pressure sensing unit 102 can be disposed at any position inside the notebook computer 31 to detect the fluid pressure value. The number and shape of the cooling holes 402 are not limited, as long as they can be used for air in and out, it depends on the system design. The warning unit 106 can be a speaker, a light emitting diode or a vibrating unit, etc., and is used for notifying the user by sending out specific sounds, lights or vibrations when the control signal indicates that the pressure signal S P is less than the first threshold TH 1 .

另一方面,使用者可能会在各种不同的操作环境使用电子装置。本发明针对不同的操作环境,可以调整出合适的散热功能。请参考图5,图5为本发明实施例的用于一电子装置的一散热装置50的示意图。电子装置可以是一笔记本型计算机、一桌上型计算机或一服务器等,但不以此为限。散热装置50包含有一压力感测单元502、一控制单元504及一散热模块506。压力感测单元502用来检测电子装置目前所处使用环境的大气压力值,以产生一压力信号SP。控制单元504耦接于压力感测单元502,用来根据压力信号SP,判断电子装置所处位置的大气压力的变化情况,并产生一转速控制信号SSPEED,以控制散热模块506的一风扇512转速。当然,除了风扇512外,散热模块506亦可包含有热管、散热鳍片等常见的散热组件,其设置方式可参考图3,在此不赘述。在压力感测装置50中,当压力感测单元502所测得的压力信号SP小于一第二阈值TH2时,控制单元504会产生转速控制信号SSPEED,以控制提高风扇512的转速。其中,第二阈值TH2可以是一预设大气压力值(例如一大气压力(1atm))。同样地,于压力感测单元502所测得的压力信号SP大于第二阈值TH2时,控制单元504会产生转速控制信号SSPEED,以控制降低风扇512的转速。除此之外,压力感测单元502可为任何能检测大气压力的装置,举例来说,可以是一HCE压力感测器。On the other hand, users may use electronic devices in various operating environments. According to different operating environments, the present invention can adjust a suitable heat dissipation function. Please refer to FIG. 5 , which is a schematic diagram of a heat dissipation device 50 for an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The electronic device can be a notebook computer, a desktop computer or a server, etc., but not limited thereto. The heat dissipation device 50 includes a pressure sensing unit 502 , a control unit 504 and a heat dissipation module 506 . The pressure sensing unit 502 is used to detect the atmospheric pressure value of the environment where the electronic device is currently used to generate a pressure signal S P . The control unit 504 is coupled to the pressure sensing unit 502, and is used for judging the change of the atmospheric pressure at the position of the electronic device according to the pressure signal S P , and generating a speed control signal S SPEED to control a fan of the cooling module 506 512 rpm. Of course, in addition to the fan 512 , the heat dissipation module 506 may also include common heat dissipation components such as heat pipes and heat dissipation fins, and the arrangement thereof may refer to FIG. 3 , which will not be repeated here. In the pressure sensing device 50 , when the pressure signal S P measured by the pressure sensing unit 502 is smaller than a second threshold TH 2 , the control unit 504 generates a speed control signal S SPEED to increase the speed of the fan 512 . Wherein, the second threshold TH 2 may be a preset atmospheric pressure value (for example, an atmospheric pressure (1 atm)). Similarly, when the pressure signal S P measured by the pressure sensing unit 502 is greater than the second threshold TH 2 , the control unit 504 generates a speed control signal S SPEED to reduce the speed of the fan 512 . Besides, the pressure sensing unit 502 can be any device capable of detecting atmospheric pressure, for example, it can be a HCE pressure sensor.

因此,本发明可通过压力感测单元检测使用环境的大气压力值,并据以作出合适的调整,即时执行适当的散热程序,使电子装置发挥最佳的工作效能。Therefore, the present invention can detect the atmospheric pressure value of the operating environment through the pressure sensing unit, and make appropriate adjustments accordingly, and execute appropriate heat dissipation procedures in real time, so that the electronic device can exert the best working performance.

关于压力感测装置50的工作方式,请参考图6。图6为本发明实施例用于一压力感测流程60的示意图。压力感测流程60包含以下步骤:For the working method of the pressure sensing device 50 , please refer to FIG. 6 . FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a pressure sensing process 60 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The pressure sensing process 60 includes the following steps:

步骤600:开始。Step 600: start.

步骤602:检测电子装置所处使用环境的大气压力,以产生一压力信号SPStep 602: Detect the atmospheric pressure of the environment where the electronic device is used to generate a pressure signal S P .

步骤604:根据压力信号SP,判断电子装置中的大气压力的变化情况,并产生一转速控制信号SSPEED,以控制风扇512的转速。Step 604: According to the pressure signal S P , determine the variation of the atmospheric pressure in the electronic device, and generate a speed control signal S SPEED to control the speed of the fan 512 .

步骤606:结束。Step 606: end.

压力感测流程60用以说明压力感测装置的工作方式,详细说明及相关变化可参考前述说明,在此不赘述。The pressure sensing process 60 is used to illustrate the working method of the pressure sensing device. For detailed description and related changes, please refer to the foregoing description, and details are not repeated here.

简言之,本发明是通过检测电子装置的环境大气压力值,判断空气密度状况,进而采取相关措施,使电子装置发挥最佳的工作效能。需注意的是,电子装置不限于任何种类,只要是工作时会产热的电子装置、设备等,皆可应用本发明的概念。以笔记本型计算机为例,本发明可通过压力感测单元502检测笔记本型计算机目前所处使用环境的大气压力值后,将压力信号SP值提供控制单元504,以判断目前的使用环境的状况。在此情形下,控制单元504可以是笔记本型计算机的一嵌入控制器(Embedded Controller,EC)或一键盘控制器(Keyboard controller,KBC),因此,当控制单元504接收到压力信号SP值后,可将压力信号SP值与一预设查找表对照比较,例如当压力信号SP小于一大气压时,控制单元504会触发笔记本型计算机的一处理单元(如中央处理器),使该处理单元提高风扇512的转速,反之亦然。如此一来,笔记本型计算机将可依使用环境的变化,即时调整出最佳的散热效率,以使笔记本型计算机稳定的执行功能。相比较之下,在公知技术中,当使用者处于高海拔地区时,由于空气稀薄且空气密度相对较小,散热装置的风扇在相同转速下所产生的气体流量亦相对较低,因而将导致散热效率的降低,而影响计算机系统正常工作。In short, the present invention detects the atmospheric pressure value of the environment of the electronic device, judges the air density, and then takes related measures to make the electronic device exert the best working performance. It should be noted that the electronic device is not limited to any type, as long as it is an electronic device, equipment, etc. that generates heat during operation, the concept of the present invention can be applied. Taking a notebook computer as an example, the present invention can detect the atmospheric pressure value of the current use environment of the notebook computer through the pressure sensing unit 502, and then provide the pressure signal S P value to the control unit 504 to judge the current use environment status . In this case, the control unit 504 can be an embedded controller (Embedded Controller, EC) or a keyboard controller (Keyboard controller, KBC) of the notebook computer. Therefore, when the control unit 504 receives the pressure signal SP value , the value of the pressure signal S P can be compared with a preset look-up table, for example, when the pressure signal S P is less than atmospheric pressure, the control unit 504 will trigger a processing unit (such as a central processing unit) of the notebook computer to make the processing The unit increases the speed of the fan 512 and vice versa. In this way, the notebook computer can adjust the best heat dissipation efficiency in real time according to the change of the use environment, so that the notebook computer can perform functions stably. In contrast, in the known technology, when the user is in a high-altitude area, due to the thin air and relatively low air density, the air flow generated by the fan of the cooling device at the same speed is also relatively low, which will cause The reduction of heat dissipation efficiency affects the normal operation of the computer system.

综上所述,本发明结合压力感测方式而能即时检测积尘与异常情况,以通知使用者进行排除,除了可有效提升电子装置散热效能外,更加强了电子装置工作的稳定与延长电子装置内部组件的使用寿命。除此之外,本发明可通过压力感测单元检测使用环境的大气压力值,并据以作出合适的调整,以即时执行适当的散热程序,使电子装置发挥最佳的工作效能。To sum up, the present invention combines the pressure sensing method to detect dust accumulation and abnormal conditions in real time, so as to notify the user to eliminate them. In addition to effectively improving the heat dissipation performance of the electronic device, it further strengthens the stability of the electronic device and prolongs the electronic life. The service life of the internal components of the device. In addition, the present invention can detect the atmospheric pressure value of the operating environment through the pressure sensing unit, and make appropriate adjustments accordingly, so as to execute an appropriate heat dissipation procedure in real time, so that the electronic device can exert the best working performance.

以上所述仅为本发明的较佳实施例,凡依本发明权利要求书范围所作的等同变化与修饰,皆应属本发明的涵盖范围。The above descriptions are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and all equivalent changes and modifications made according to the scope of the claims of the present invention shall fall within the scope of the present invention.

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1. pressure-sensing device that is used for an electronic installation comprises:
One pressure-sensing unit is arranged in the described electronic installation, is used for detecting the hydrodynamic pressure in the described electronic installation, to produce a pressure signal;
One control module is coupled to described pressure-sensing unit, is used for judging the situation of change of the hydrodynamic pressure in the described electronic installation according to described pressure signal, and produces a control signal; And
One caution unit is coupled to described control module, is used for exporting an alarm signal according to described control signal, to carry out an alarm function.
2. pressure-sensing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said pressure-sensing unit is arranged at the outside of a louvre of described electronic installation.
3. pressure-sensing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said pressure-sensing unit is arranged at the inboard of a louvre of described electronic installation.
4. pressure-sensing device as claimed in claim 1 also comprises:
One heat pipe, described heat pipe one end is connected in an intraware of described electronic installation;
A plurality of radiating fins are connected in the other end of described heat pipe, are used for loosing removing the heat energy that described heat pipe transmitted; And
One fan is arranged at a side of described a plurality of radiating fins, is used for air is blowed to described a plurality of radiating fin, removes the heat energy on described a plurality of radiating fins to loose.
5. pressure-sensing device as claimed in claim 4, wherein said pressure-sensing unit are arranged between described fan and the described a plurality of radiating fin, to detect the hydrodynamic pressure that described fan is produced.
6. pressure-sensing device as claimed in claim 4, wherein said pressure-sensing unit are arranged between described a plurality of radiating fin, to detect the hydrodynamic pressure that described fan is produced.
7. when pressure-sensing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said caution unit are indicated described pressure signal less than a first threshold in described control signal, export described alarm signal, carry out a dedusting program to notify a user.
8. pressure-sensing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said caution unit during less than a first threshold, is exported described alarm signal at described control signal indicated pressure signal, carries out an environment for use trace routine to notify a user.
9. pressure-sensing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said electronic installation are a computer system.
10. pressure-sensing device as claimed in claim 9, wherein said caution unit is at described control signal indicated pressure signal during less than a first threshold, export the processing unit of described alarm signal to described computer system, with a operating system by described computer system, carry out a pop-up window, notify the user to carry out dedusting program or environment for use trace routine.
11. pressure-sensing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said caution unit is a loudspeaker.
12. pressure-sensing device as claimed in claim 11, wherein said alarm signal are a sound.
13. pressure-sensing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said caution unit are a vibrations unit.
14. a pressure-sensing method that is used for an electronic installation comprises:
Detect the hydrodynamic pressure in the described electronic installation, to produce a pressure signal;
According to described pressure signal, judge the situation of change of the hydrodynamic pressure in the described electronic installation, and produce a control signal; And
According to described control signal, export an alarm signal, to carry out an alarm function.
15. pressure-sensing method as claimed in claim 14, wherein detect hydrodynamic pressure in the described electronic installation to produce the step of described pressure signal, be to detect the pressure that airflow is produced through a louvre of described electronic installation, to produce described pressure signal.
16. pressure-sensing method as claimed in claim 14, wherein detect hydrodynamic pressure in the described electronic installation to produce the step of described pressure signal, be the pressure that air flow produced that detects the fan drive of described electronic installation, to produce described pressure signal.
17. pressure-sensing method as claimed in claim 14, wherein export described alarm signal according to described control signal, to carry out the step of described alarm function, be at described control signal indicated pressure signal during less than a first threshold, export described alarm signal, carry out the dedusting program to notify the user.
18. pressure-sensing method as claimed in claim 14, wherein export described alarm signal according to described control signal, to carry out the step of described alarm function, be at described control signal indicated pressure signal during less than a first threshold, export described alarm signal, carry out an environment for use trace routine to notify a user.
19. pressure-sensing method as claimed in claim 14, wherein said electronic installation are a computer system.
20. pressure-sensing method as claimed in claim 19, wherein export described alarm signal according to described control signal, to carry out the step of described alarm function, be at described control signal indicated pressure signal during less than a first threshold, export the processing unit of described alarm signal to described computer system, with a operating system by described computer system, carry out a pop-up window, notify a user to carry out a dedusting program or an environment for use trace routine.
21. a heat abstractor that is used for an electronic installation comprises:
One radiating module is located in the described electronic installation, is used for producing air flow by a fan, removes heat energy to loose;
One pressure-sensing unit is used for detecting the atmospheric pressure value of described electronic installation environment for use of living in, to produce a pressure signal; And
One control module is coupled to described pressure-sensing unit and described radiating module, is used for judging the situation of change of the atmospheric pressure in the described electronic installation according to described pressure signal, and produces a speed controling signal, to control the rotating speed of described fan.
22. heat abstractor as claimed in claim 21, wherein said radiating module also comprises:
One heat pipe is connected in an intraware of described electronic installation; And
A plurality of radiating fins are connected in the other end of described heat pipe, are used for loosing removing the heat energy that described heat pipe transmitted.
23. heat abstractor as claimed in claim 22, wherein said fan are arranged at a side of described a plurality of radiating fins, are used for air is blowed to described a plurality of radiating fin, remove the heat energy on described a plurality of radiating fins to loose.
24. heat abstractor as claimed in claim 21, wherein said pressure-sensing unit are a HCE pressure sensor.
25. heat abstractor as claimed in claim 21, wherein said control module are during less than one second threshold value, to produce described speed controling signal, to improve the rotating speed of described fan at described pressure signal.
26. heat abstractor as claimed in claim 21, wherein said control module are during greater than one second threshold value, to produce described speed controling signal, to reduce the rotating speed of described fan at described pressure signal.
27. a pressure-sensing method that is used for an electronic installation comprises:
Detect the atmospheric pressure value of described electronic installation environment for use of living in, to produce a pressure signal; And
According to described pressure signal, judge the situation of change of the atmospheric pressure in the described electronic installation, and produce a speed controling signal, with the rotating speed of a fan of controlling described electronic installation.
28. pressure-sensing method as claimed in claim 27, wherein judge the situation of change of the atmospheric pressure in the described electronic installation according to described pressure signal, and produce described speed controling signal, step with the rotating speed of the described fan of controlling described electronic installation, be at described pressure signal during less than one second threshold value, produce described speed controling signal, to improve the rotating speed of described fan.
29. pressure-sensing method as claimed in claim 27, wherein judge the situation of change of the atmospheric pressure in the described electronic installation according to described pressure signal, and produce described speed controling signal, step with the rotating speed of the described fan of controlling described electronic installation, be at described pressure signal during greater than one second threshold value, produce described speed controling signal, to reduce the rotating speed of described fan.
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