TWI439923B - Method for operating on-screen display menu by peripheral device - Google Patents

Description

How to operate the screen display menu with peripheral devices

The present invention relates to a method of operating an On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, and more particularly to a method of operating an OSD menu with a peripheral device.

The operation interface of the display is generally presented in the form of an OSD menu, and the operation of the OSD menu is performed through operation keys provided on the display casing. However, due to the aesthetic consideration of the appearance of the display, the operation keys are usually simplified as much as possible during design or The setting is less conspicuous, and this means that the user is less convenient when operating the OSD menu. The conventional solution is to operate a peripheral control device connected to the host, and transmit a control command through a transmission channel between the host and the display to operate the OSD menu of the display. However, under normal use conditions, the display and peripheral devices are the two devices closest to the user in the display. The host may be placed under the desktop or far away from the user due to environmental considerations, if the peripheral device is connected to the host. Consider the aesthetics of the wire length and the length of the wire.

In view of the above, the object of the present invention is to provide a method for operating an OSD menu with a peripheral device, in order to facilitate the user to operate the OSD menu of the display, and the method only needs to connect the peripheral device to the display relatively close to the user. Through the function keys on the display, different operation modes can be switched, so that the peripheral device can operate the first host or the second host in addition to the OSD menu of the display.

The invention provides a method for operating an OSD menu by using a peripheral device, wherein the peripheral device can be any one of a computer keyboard, a mouse or a touch device, or any two or more. The peripheral device is electrically connected to a switch that the display has, and the switch is electrically connected to a function key on the display housing. The method includes the following steps: the function key generates a switching signal to switch the switch between the first operating mode, the second operating mode, and the third operating mode.

If the switch is in the first mode of operation, the switch transmits the control signal generated by the peripheral device to the first encoder of the display, and the first encoder further processes the signal into the micro-control unit of the display after being processed into the first operation signal. The control unit controls the OSD menu according to the first operation signal.

If the switch is in the second mode of operation, the switch transmits the control signal to the second encoder of the display, and the second encoder further processes the second signal into the second communication signal, and then transmits the first communication port through the display. The second operation signal is transmitted to the first host electrically connected to the first communication port, and the first host controls the operation system of the first host according to the second operation signal.

If the switch is in the third mode of operation, the switch transmits the control signal to the third encoder of the display, and the third encoder further processes the signal into the third operation signal, and then transmits the second communication port through the display. The third operation signal is transmitted to the second host electrically connected to the second communication port.

Wherein, if the switch is in the first operation mode, the shortcut key system of the OSD menu also displays a shortcut key prompt next to the multiple adjustment item of the OSD menu, and the user inputs the corresponding shortcut key by using the peripheral device according to the shortcut key prompt. The adjustment item corresponding to the shortcut key will be executed. If the user presses the first specific letter key of the computer keyboard, an adjustment item of the brightness value of the display is performed. Then, the user presses the number key of the computer keyboard to set the desired brightness value, and then presses the input key of the computer keyboard to complete the setting. Or, the display shows a sliding reel, and the user slides the sliding reel with a mouse to adjust the brightness value. In addition, the shortcut key further includes a mouse gesture (Gesture), and the mouse gesture is a specific way for the user to move the mouse.

The method for operating the OSD menu by the peripheral device proposed by the present invention allows the user to operate the OSD menu with the peripheral device, which has the advantages of intuition and convenience. And the design of the quick keys and mouse gestures enhances the efficiency of the user's operation of the OSD menu. In addition, the user can conveniently and quickly switch between different operating modes through the function keys on the display to operate the first host or the second host. Moreover, the peripheral device only needs to be connected to the display that is relatively close to the user, so as to avoid the problem that the peripheral device wire is too long and the appearance is not good.

In order to make the objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more readily understood by those of ordinary skill in the art, the following description of the preferred embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

Please refer to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a method for operating an OSD menu by a peripheral device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The display 100 has a function key 110, a switch 120, a first encoder 131, a second encoder 132, a third encoder 133, a first communication port 141, a second communication port 142, a zoom controller 150, and a micro control unit 151. , image 埠 160, OSD menu 170 and screen 180.

The switch 120 is electrically connected to the peripheral device 200, and the control signal generated when the user operates the peripheral device 200 is transmitted to the switch 120. The switch 120 has a first operating mode, a second operating mode, and a third operating mode. In various embodiments, it may be desirable to design the switch to have at least two modes of operation as appropriate. The function key 110 is disposed on the outer casing of the display 100 and is a physical button. The function key 110 and the switch 120 are electrically connected to transmit the switching signal to the switch 120. The user can switch the switch 120 to a different mode of operation by pressing the function key 110.

The first communication port 141 is electrically connected to the first host 301 for transmitting signals to the first host 301. The first host 301 is further electrically connected to the image port 160 for transmitting image signals to the display 100. The second communication port 142 and the second host 302 are electrically connected to transmit the signal to the second host 302. The second host 302 is further electrically connected to the image port 160 for transmitting the image signal to the display 100. The image frame 160 can be a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) or a display port (DisplayPort) for simultaneously transmitting image signals and sound signals, or a video graphics array (Video Graphics Array for transmitting only image signals). , VGA). In various embodiments, the first communication port and the image port can be integrated.

The peripheral device 200 can be a computer keyboard, a mouse, a touch device, or any combination thereof. The first host 301 can be a personal computer or a notebook computer. The second host 302 can be a mobile device, a network device, a storage device, or a multimedia player.

Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 simultaneously. FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing a method for operating the OSD menu 170 by a peripheral device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In step S101, the user presses the function key 110 to cause the function key 110 to generate a switching signal and transmits it to the switch 120, and then proceeds to step S103. In step S103, the switch 120 receives the switching signal and switches between the first operating mode, the second operating mode, and the third operating mode.

In step S103, if the switch 120 switches to the first operation mode, step S105 is performed. In step S105, the switch 120 switches to the first operation mode, and transmits a signal to the micro control unit 151, and then proceeds to step S107. In step S107, the micro control unit 151 executes the OSD menu 170 built in the display 100, and displays the OSD menu 170 on the screen 180 through the zoom controller 150, and then proceeds to steps S109 to S117, that is, the user transmits the peripheral device. 200 The process of operating the OSD menu 170. In step S109, the user generates a control signal by using the peripheral device 200, such as pressing a button of a computer keyboard or moving the mouse. In step S111, the control signal is transmitted to the first encoder 131, and the first encoder 131 further processes the control signal. In step S113, the first encoder 131 converts the control signal into a first operation signal that the micro control unit 151 can process and can use to operate the OSD menu 170. In step S115, the first encoder 131 transmits the first operation signal to the micro control unit 151. In step S117, the micro control unit 151 operates the OSD menu 170 according to the first operation signal.

In addition, the OSD menu 170 has a shortcut key system. When the switch 120 is in the first operation mode, the shortcut key system displays a corresponding shortcut key prompt next to the plurality of adjustment items of the OSD menu 170, and the user prompts the periphery according to the shortcut key. The device 200 inputs a shortcut key corresponding to the adjustment item, and the micro control unit 151 will execute the adjustment item corresponding to the shortcut key. The shortcut key can also be a mouse gesture, and the mouse gesture is a specific way for the user to move the mouse, and different adjustment items can correspond to different mouse gestures. In addition, after the adjustment item is executed, the display 100 can also display a sliding reel for adjusting the setting value of the adjustment item, and the user slides the sliding reel with the mouse to adjust the setting value.

In this embodiment, the shortcut key prompt of the adjustment item of the brightness value of the display 100 is B. In the OSD menu 170, the shortcut key system adds a shortcut key prompt (B) next to the adjustment item of the brightness value, and uses When the first specific letter key of the computer keyboard, that is, the B key is pressed, the micro control unit 151 performs an adjustment item of the brightness value of the display 100. Alternatively, the shortcut key of the adjustment item of the brightness value of the display 100 is a mouse gesture, and the mouse gesture moves to the right for the mouse to move downward, like writing an L shape. When the switch 120 is in the first operation mode, the user operates the mouse to move downward and then to the right, and the micro control unit 151 recognizes the mouse gesture and performs an adjustment item of the brightness value of the display 100.

Then, the user presses the number key of the computer keyboard to set the desired brightness value, and then presses the input key of the computer keyboard to complete the setting. For example, the adjustment range of the brightness value of the display 100 is 0 to 100, the user presses the number key 5, presses the number key 0, and finally presses the input key, and the brightness value is set to 50. Alternatively, after the adjustment item of the brightness value is executed, the screen 180 displays a sliding reel, and the user slides the sliding reel with a mouse to adjust the brightness of the display 100 between 0 and 100.

The shortcut key prompt of the adjustment item of the contrast value of the display 100 is C, and the shortcut key prompt of (C) is added next to the adjustment item of the contrast value in the OSD menu 170, and the user presses the second specific letter key of the computer keyboard, That is, the C key, the micro control unit 151 performs an adjustment item of the contrast value of the display 100. Then, the user presses the number key of the computer keyboard, sets the required contrast value, and then presses the input key of the computer keyboard to complete the setting.

The shortcut key prompt of the adjustment item of the input signal source of the display 100 is I, and the shortcut key prompt of (I) is added next to the adjustment item of the input signal source in the OSD menu, and the user presses the third specific letter key of the computer keyboard, That is, the I key, the micro control unit 151 performs an adjustment item of the input signal source of the display 100. Then, the user presses the number key of the computer keyboard, sets the required input signal source, and then presses the input key of the computer keyboard to complete the setting; or, the user presses the direction key of the computer keyboard to select the desired input signal source. Press the input button on the computer keyboard to complete the setting. After the setting is completed, the micro control unit 151 switches to the desired input signal source.

In order to facilitate the user to operate the OSD menu 170, when the display 100 displays the OSD menu 170 on the screen 180, the cursor may also be displayed at the same time. The movement of the mouse corresponds to the movement of the cursor, or the pressing of the direction key of the computer keyboard corresponds to the movement of the cursor. When the cursor moves to the adjustment item of one of the OSD menus 170, the adjustment item can be executed by clicking the left mouse button or pressing the input key of the computer keyboard.

In step S103, if the switch 120 switches to the second operation mode, step S119 is performed. In step S119, the switch 120 switches to the second operation mode, and sends a signal to the micro control unit 151, and then proceeds to steps S121 to S131, that is, the flow of the operation system for the user to operate the first host 301 through the peripheral device 200. . In step S121, the user generates a control signal using the peripheral device 200. In step S123, the control signal is transmitted to the second encoder 132, and the second encoder 132 further processes the control signal. In step S125, the second encoder 132 converts the control signal into a second operation signal that the first host 301 can process and can use to operate the operating system of the first host 301. In step S127, the second operation signal is transmitted to the first communication port 141. In step S129, the second operation signal is transmitted to the first host 301. In step S131, the operating system of the first host 301 is operated.

In step S103, if the switch 120 switches to the third operation mode, step S133 is performed. In step S133, the switch 120 is in the third operation mode, and then proceeds to steps S135 to S145, that is, the flow of the second host 302 is operated by the user through the peripheral device 200. In step S135, the user generates a control signal using the peripheral device 200. In step S137, the control signal is transmitted to the third encoder 133 for further processing. In step S139, the third encoder 133 converts the control signal into a third operation signal that the second host 302 can process and can use to operate the second host 302. In step S141, the third operation signal is transmitted to the second communication port 142. In step S143, the third operation signal is transmitted to the second host 302. In step S145, the second host 302 is operated.

While the present invention has been described above in terms of the preferred embodiments thereof, it is not intended to limit the invention, and the present invention may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of protection is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.

100. . . monitor

110. . . Function key

120. . . Switcher

131. . . First encoder

132. . . Second encoder

133. . . Third encoder

141. . . First communication埠

142. . . Second communication埠

150. . . Zoom controller

151. . . Micro control unit

160. . . Image埠

170. . . OSD menu

180. . . Screen

200. . . Peripheral device

301. . . First host

302. . . Second host

S101. . . Press the function key

S103. . . Switcher switching mode of operation

S105. . . The switch is in the first mode of operation

S107. . . OSD menu displayed on the screen

S109. . . Peripheral device generates control signals

S111. . . Control signal is transmitted to the first encoder for processing

S113. . . The first encoder generates the first operation signal

S115. . . The first operation signal is transmitted to the micro control unit

S117. . . Operating the OSD menu

S119. . . The switch is in the second mode of operation

S121. . . Peripheral device generates control signals

S123. . . Control signal is transmitted to the second encoder for processing

S125. . . The second encoder generates a second operation signal

S127. . . The second operation signal is transmitted to the first communication port

S129. . . The second operation signal is transmitted to the first host

S131. . . Operating the operating system of the first host

S133. . . The switch is in the third mode of operation

S135. . . Peripheral device generates control signals

S137. . . Control signal is transmitted to the third encoder for processing

S139. . . The third encoder generates a third operation signal

S141. . . The third operation signal is transmitted to the second communication port

S143. . . The third operation signal is transmitted to the second host

S145. . . Operating the second host

1 is a block diagram of a method of operating an OSD menu with peripheral devices in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flow chart of a method for operating an OSD menu by a peripheral device in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

S101. . . Press the function key

S103. . . Switcher switching mode of operation

S105. . . The switch is in the first mode of operation

S107. . . OSD menu displayed on the screen

S109. . . Peripheral device generates control signals

S111. . . Control signal is transmitted to the first encoder for processing

S113. . . The first encoder generates the first operation signal

S115. . . The first operation signal is transmitted to the micro control unit

S117. . . Operating the OSD menu

S119. . . The switch is in the second mode of operation

S121. . . Peripheral device generates control signals

S123. . . Control signal is transmitted to the second encoder for processing

S125. . . The second encoder generates a second operation signal

S127. . . The second operation signal is transmitted to the first communication port

S129. . . The second operation signal is transmitted to the first host

S131. . . Operating the operating system of the first host

S133. . . The switch is in the third mode of operation

S135. . . Peripheral device generates control signals

S137. . . Control signal is transmitted to the third encoder for processing

S139. . . The third encoder generates a third operation signal

S141. . . The third operation signal is transmitted to the second communication port

S143. . . The third operation signal is transmitted to the second host

S145. . . Operating the second host

Claims (10)

A method for operating a screen display menu by a peripheral device, which is suitable for a display and a peripheral device, and the peripheral device is electrically connected to a switch of the display, the switch electrically connecting a function of the display Key, the method includes: the function key generates a switching signal and transmits to the switch, so that the switch switches between a first operating mode and a second operating mode; the peripheral device generates a control signal, The control signal is transmitted to the switch; if the switch is in the first operation mode, the switch transmits the control signal to a first encoder of the display, and the first encoder further processes the control signal For the first operation signal, the first encoder transmits the first operation signal to a micro control unit of the display, and the micro control unit controls a screen display menu of the display according to the first operation signal. And if the switch is in the second mode of operation, the switch transmits the control signal to a second of the display The second encoder further processes the control signal into a second operation signal, and the second encoder transmits the second operation signal to the first through a first communication port of the display The first host that is electrically connected to the communication, the first host controls an operating system of the first host according to the second operation signal. The method for operating a screen display menu by a peripheral device according to the first aspect of the patent application, wherein the first host further transmits the first communication 埠 Transfer image signals to the display. The method for operating a screen display menu by a peripheral device according to claim 2, wherein if the switch is in the first operation mode, the method further comprises: the screen display menu having a shortcut key system, the shortcut The key system respectively displays a corresponding shortcut key prompt next to the plurality of adjustment items of the screen display menu, and the user inputs a shortcut key to the peripheral device according to the shortcut key prompt, and the micro control unit executes the corresponding shortcut key. Adjust the project. The method for operating a screen display menu by a peripheral device according to claim 3, wherein when the peripheral device is a computer keyboard, the method further comprises: the user pressing a first specific letter key of the computer keyboard to enable The micro control unit performs an adjustment item of the brightness value of the display; and the user presses a numeric key of the computer keyboard to set a desired brightness value, and then presses an input key of the computer keyboard to complete the setting. The method for operating a screen display menu by a peripheral device according to claim 3, wherein when the peripheral device is a computer keyboard, the method further comprises: the user pressing a second specific letter key of the computer keyboard to enable The micro control unit performs an adjustment item of the contrast value of the display; and the user presses a numeric key of the computer keyboard to set a desired contrast value, and then presses an input key of the computer keyboard to complete the setting. The method for operating a screen display menu by a peripheral device as described in claim 3, wherein when the peripheral device is a computer keyboard, the party The method further includes: pressing a third specific letter key of the computer keyboard to enable the micro control unit to perform an adjustment item of the input signal source of the display; and pressing a numeric key of the computer keyboard to select a desired input signal source, Then press the input button of the computer keyboard to complete the setting; or, the user presses the direction key of the computer keyboard, selects the desired input signal source, and then presses the input key of the computer keyboard to complete the setting. The method for operating a screen display menu by a peripheral device as described in claim 3, wherein when the peripheral device is a mouse, the shortcut button further includes a mouse gesture, the mouse gesture is for the user to move the slide The specific way of the mouse. The method for operating a screen display menu by a peripheral device according to claim 2, wherein if the switch is in the first operation mode, the method further comprises: displaying, by the display, the screen display menu while displaying a cursor When the peripheral device is a mouse, the movement of the mouse corresponds to the movement of the cursor, or when the peripheral device is a computer keyboard, the pressing of the arrow keys of the computer keyboard corresponds to the movement of the cursor; and when the cursor moves To the adjustment item of one of the screen display menus, and when the peripheral device is a mouse, click the left button of the mouse to execute the adjustment item, or press the input of the computer keyboard when the peripheral device is a computer keyboard Key to perform this adjustment project. A method for operating a screen display menu by a peripheral device as described in claim 8 of the patent application, wherein the display is performed after the adjustment item is executed A sliding reel is displayed, and the sliding reel is used to adjust the setting value of the adjustment item, and the set value is adjusted by sliding the sliding reel with a mouse or a computer keyboard. The method for operating a screen display menu by a peripheral device according to claim 1, wherein the switch further has a third operation mode, and if the switch is in the third operation mode, the switch controls the control The signal is transmitted to a third encoder of the display, the third encoder further processes the control signal into a third operation signal, and the third encoder transmits a second communication port of the display. The third operation signal is transmitted to a second host electrically connected to the second communication port, and the second host is a mobile device, a network device, a storage device or a multimedia player.