TWI599862B - Methods and systems for activating and reminding a countdown process - Google Patents

Description

Start-up and reminding method and system for countdown operation

The invention relates to a method and a system for starting and reminding a countdown operation, and particularly relates to a related parameter that can be determined by an electronic device for a corresponding countdown operation, and the countdown operation is performed by another electronic device, and Methods and systems for related reminder operations.

With the advent of the Internet of Things (IOT) era, devices or items around each person can be connected to the Internet, and users can control and access these devices or items through the Internet. The rapid development of the Internet of Things is mainly due to the maturity of wireless network technology. The electronic devices can be coupled to each other through a wireless network for related applications. At the same time, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology solves the problem of electronic devices connecting to wireless networks for a long time and their power consumption.

The use of timers for countdown operations often exists in some environments. For example, in the kitchen of a restaurant, in order to achieve a stable meal quality, chefs often need to use a timer to count down when making meals. In the conventional case, due to the different process of each meal, there must be multiple timers in the kitchen to perform corresponding countdown operations for different meals. When the number of meals to be made exceeds the number of timers, then some of the meals must be paused, waiting for an available timer to perform the corresponding countdown. In addition, because the kitchen is very noisy, when multiple timers in the kitchen perform countdown operations at the same time, and when the countdown operation of a certain timer ends and a sound notification occurs, it is often impossible to tell which countdown operation of the timer. End.

Therefore, if the Internet of Things technology can be fully utilized to solve the problems that occur when using countdown operations, the shortcomings of the prior art can be greatly reduced, and the accuracy and efficiency of related operations can be improved.

In view of the above, the present invention provides a method and system for starting and reminding a countdown operation, wherein an electronic device can determine a relevant parameter of a corresponding countdown operation, and a countdown operation is performed by another electronic device, and a related reminder operation is performed.

A method for starting and reminding a countdown operation according to an embodiment of the present invention. First, a specific candidate device is used to determine a specific candidate identification code from the plurality of candidate identification codes, and a specific signal including the specific candidate identification code is generated. The specific electronic device transmits the specific signal through a first network. A relay electronic device receives a specific signal through the first network, and obtains a specific candidate identification code from the specific signal. The relay electronic device determines a specific candidate time setting value from the plurality of candidate time setting values according to the specific candidate identification code, wherein each candidate identification code corresponds to one of the candidate time setting values. The relay electronic device performs a countdown operation based on the specific candidate time set value. When one of the countdown operations performed according to the specific candidate time set value is equal to a predetermined value, the relay electronic device generates a reminder to prompt the countdown job to end.

A start-up and reminder system for a countdown operation according to an embodiment of the present invention includes at least one specific electronic device and one relay electronic device. The specific electronic device determines a specific candidate identification code from the plurality of candidate identification codes, generates a specific signal including the specific candidate identification code, and transmits the specific signal through a first network. The relay electronic device receives the specific signal through the first network, and obtains a specific candidate identification code from the specific signal. The relay electronic device determines a specific candidate time setting value from the plurality of candidate time setting values according to the specific candidate identification code, wherein each candidate identification code corresponds to one of the candidate time setting values. The relay electronic device performs a countdown operation based on the specific candidate time set value. When one of the countdown operations performed according to the specific candidate time set value is equal to a predetermined value, the relay electronic device generates a reminder to prompt the countdown job to end.

In some embodiments, the specific electronic device includes at least one sensing unit for detecting an action or posture of the corresponding specific electronic device. The specific electronic device determines a specific candidate identification code from the candidate identification code according to the action or posture of the corresponding specific electronic device, and generates a specific signal including the specific candidate identification code.

In some embodiments, a particular electronic device includes one of a plurality of faces. When a specific face of the subject faces a predetermined direction, the specific electronic device determines a specific candidate identification code from the candidate identification code according to the specific face, and generates a specific signal including the specific candidate identification code.

In some embodiments, the particular electronic device includes a plurality of physical buttons. When a specific physical button of the physical button is pressed, the specific electronic device determines a specific candidate identification code according to the pressed specific physical button, and generates a specific signal including a specific candidate identification code, wherein each physical button corresponding to the candidate identification One of the codes.

In some embodiments, the specific electronic device transmits the reminder through a second network. Receiving a reminder through the second network by using at least one terminal electronic device, and presenting the reminder through the at least one terminal electronic device.

In some embodiments, a cancellation signal is generated by the specific electronic device, and the generated cancellation signal is transmitted to the relay electronic device through the first network. The relay electronic device cancels the countdown operation of the corresponding specific electronic device according to the cancellation signal.

In some embodiments, a second specific signal is generated by using a specific electronic device, where the second specific signal includes one of the candidate identification codes, and the generated second specific signal is transmitted through the first network. To the relay electronic device. The relay electronic device obtains the second specific candidate identification code from the second specific signal, determines a second specific candidate time setting value from the candidate time setting values according to the second specific candidate identification code, and sets the value according to the second specific candidate time setting value. Perform a second countdown operation. Wherein, when the result of the countdown operation performed according to the specific candidate time set value is not equal to the predetermined value, the relay electronic device simultaneously performs the countdown operation according to the specific candidate time set value and the second specific candidate time set value. The second countdown operation is performed.

In some embodiments, the relay electronic device determines a specific candidate reminder content from the plurality of candidate reminder content according to the specific candidate identification code, and generates a reminder including the specific candidate reminder content.

In some embodiments, a user interface can be provided for receiving at least one of the respective candidate time settings, or at least one of the candidate reminder settings.

The above method of the present invention can exist in a coded manner. When the code is loaded and executed by the machine, the machine becomes the means for practicing the invention.

The above described objects, features, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the description and appended claims appended claims

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1 is a schematic diagram showing a start-up and reminder system for a countdown operation in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing a particular electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing a particular electronic device in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing a particular electronic device in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a specific electronic device in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a flow chart showing the method of starting and reminding the countdown operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a user interface for performing related settings in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing a start-up and reminder system for a countdown operation in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 9 is a flow chart showing the method of starting and reminding a countdown operation according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 10 is a flow chart showing the method of starting and reminding a countdown operation according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 11 is a flow chart showing a method of generating a specific signal in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 12 is a flow chart showing a method of generating a specific signal in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 13 is a flow chart showing a method of generating a specific signal in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 1 shows a start-up and reminder system for a countdown operation in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The start-up and reminder system 100 for the countdown operation according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a specific electronic device 110 and a relay electronic device 130. Specific electronic device 110 and relay electronics Device 130 can be any electronic device with network connectivity capabilities. The specific electronic device 110 may determine a specific candidate identification code from the plurality of candidate identification codes, and generate a specific signal SS including a specific candidate identification code, and transmit through a first network 120, such as a wired network or a wireless network, such as A particular signal SS is broadcast or transmitted over a WiFi network, or a Bluetooth network. The relay electronic device 130 can receive the specific signal SS transmitted by the specific electronic device 110 through the first network 120, and perform a countdown operation of the corresponding specific electronic device 110 according to the specific signal SS, the details of which will be described later.

Figure 2 shows a particular electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the specific electronic device 110 according to the embodiment of the present invention may include a network connection unit 111, a storage unit 112, and a controller 113. The network connection unit 111 can transmit data through a network, such as a wired network or a wireless network, such as a WiFi network or a Bluetooth network, and/or be coupled to other electronic devices having network access capabilities. . It should be noted that in some embodiments, the network connection unit 111 may have a low energy consumption technology, such as a network connection unit of the Bluetooth Smart technology. There are two modes in Bluetooth Smart technology, such as peripheral mode and central mode. Wherein, in the central mode, the network connection unit can receive data from the network connection unit of other electronic devices and has the ability to actively connect to other electronic devices. In the peripheral mode, the network connection unit can broadcast signals, such as their own identification data. However, in peripheral mode, the network connection unit cannot actively connect to other electronic devices. In some embodiments, the network connection unit 111 is in a peripheral mode. In other words, the network connection unit 111 has the data broadcasting capability, and the network connection unit 111 can only be passively connected by other electronic devices, and cannot be actively connected to other electronic devices. The storage unit 112 can include a plurality of candidate identification codes CID and related materials. The controller 113 can control the operation of related software and hardware in the specific electronic device 110.

Figure 3 shows a particular electronic device in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the specific electronic device 110 according to the embodiment of the present invention may include a network connection unit 111, a storage unit 112, at least one sensing unit 114, and a controller 113. The network connection unit 111 can transmit data through a network, such as a wired network or a wireless network, such as a WiFi network or a Bluetooth network, and/or be coupled to other electronic devices having network access capabilities. . Similarly, in some embodiments, the network connection unit 111 can be a low energy consuming technology, such as a network connection unit of Bluetooth Smart technology. There are two modes in Bluetooth Smart technology. Type, such as peripheral mode, and central mode. Wherein, in the central mode, the network connection unit can receive data from the network connection unit of other electronic devices and has the ability to actively connect to other electronic devices. In the peripheral mode, the network connection unit can broadcast signals, such as their own identification data. However, in peripheral mode, the network connection unit cannot actively connect to other electronic devices. In some embodiments, the network connection unit 111 is in a peripheral mode. In other words, the network connection unit 111 has the data broadcasting capability, and the network connection unit 111 can only be passively connected by other electronic devices, and cannot be actively connected to other electronic devices. The storage unit 112 can include a plurality of candidate identification codes CID and related materials. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the sensing unit 114 can be used to detect the posture and/or action of the specific electronic device 110. For example, the sensing unit 114 can be an acceleration sensor for generating corresponding displacement and velocity information when the electronic device moves. In another example, the sensing unit 114 can be a gyroscope for generating a corresponding angular acceleration as the electronic device moves. In another example, the sensing unit 114 can be an electronic compass for detecting the angle of the electronic device relative to a geographic direction, such as the north or south pole direction. It should be noted that the foregoing sensing unit is only an example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto. Any sensing unit that can be used to detect the gesture and/or motion of the electronic device can be applied to the present invention. As described above, the sensing unit 114 can detect the posture of the specific electronic device 110. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the gesture may represent angle information of the particular electronic device 110 relative to at least one reference point. In some embodiments, the gesture of a particular electronic device 110 can be represented by an axis that is perpendicular to one of at least one plane of the particular electronic device 110 relative to a particular direction, such as the direction of gravity or geographic direction. It should be noted that the foregoing sensing unit is only an example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto. The controller 113 can control the operation of related software and hardware in the specific electronic device 110. The controller 113 may determine one of the candidate identification codes CID according to the data output by the sensing unit 114, and perform subsequent operations according to the determined candidate identification code CID.

Figure 4 shows a particular electronic device in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the specific electronic device 110 according to the embodiment of the present invention may include a network connection unit 111, a storage unit 112, at least one physical button 115, and a controller 113. The network connection unit 111 can transmit data through a network, such as a wired network or a wireless network, such as a WiFi network or a Bluetooth network, and/or be coupled to other electronic devices having network access capabilities. . Similarly, in some embodiments, the network connection unit 111 can be a low energy consuming technology, such as a network connection unit of Bluetooth Smart technology. There are two modes in Bluetooth Smart technology. Type, such as peripheral mode, and central mode. Wherein, in the central mode, the network connection unit can receive data from the network connection unit of other electronic devices and has the ability to actively connect to other electronic devices. In the peripheral mode, the network connection unit can broadcast signals, such as their own identification data. However, in peripheral mode, the network connection unit cannot actively connect to other electronic devices. In some embodiments, the network connection unit 111 is in a peripheral mode. In other words, the network connection unit 111 has the data broadcasting capability, and the network connection unit 111 can only be passively connected by other electronic devices, and cannot be actively connected to other electronic devices. The storage unit 112 can include a plurality of candidate identification codes CID and related materials. The controller 113 can control the operation of related software and hardware in the specific electronic device 110. The controller 113 can determine one of the candidate identification codes CID according to the pressed physical button 115, and perform subsequent operations according to the determined candidate identification code CID.

Figure 5 shows an example of a specific electronic device in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, the specific electronic device 110 may include a body having a plurality of faces. Each of the faces may correspond to one of the candidate identification codes CID. When a specific face of the main body faces a predetermined direction PD, the specific electronic device 110 can determine one of the candidate identification codes CID according to the specific face facing the predetermined direction PD, and perform subsequent operations according to the determined candidate identification code CID.

Figure 6 shows a method for starting and reminding a countdown operation in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

First, in step S602, the specific electronic device 110 determines a specific candidate identification code from the plurality of candidate identification codes, and generates a specific signal including the specific candidate identification code in step S604. Then, in step S606, the specific electronic device 110 uses the network connection unit 111 to broadcast a specific signal through a first network 120, such as a wired network or a wireless network, such as a WiFi network or a Bluetooth network. Transfer. It is reminded that the specific electronic device 110 can determine the candidate identification code according to different applications and needs, and generate a specific signal, the details of which will be described later. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the network connection unit 111 may have a low energy consumption technology, such as a network connection unit of the Bluetooth Smart technology. There are two modes in Bluetooth Smart technology, such as peripheral mode and central mode. In some embodiments, the network connection unit 111 is in a peripheral mode. In other words, the network connection unit 111 has the data broadcasting capability, and the network connection unit 111 can only be passively connected by other electronic devices, and cannot be actively connected to other electronic devices.

At the same time, in step S608, the relay electronic device 130 determines whether a specific signal is received through the network. Similarly, in some embodiments, the network connection unit of the relay electronic device 130 may have a low energy consumption technology, such as a network connection unit of Bluetooth Smart technology. There are two modes in Bluetooth Smart technology, such as peripheral mode and central mode. In some embodiments, the network connection unit of the relay electronic device 130 is in a central mode. In other words, the network connection unit of the relay electronic device 130 has data receiving capability and has the ability to actively connect to other electronic devices. When the specific signal has not been received (NO in step S608), the determination in step S608 is continued. When a specific signal is received (Yes in step S608), in step S610, a specific candidate identification code is obtained from the specific signal, and in step S612, a specific candidate time setting is determined from the plurality of candidate time setting values according to the specific candidate identification code. value. Wherein each candidate identification code can correspond to one of the candidate time set values. Next, in step S614, the relay electronic device 130 performs a countdown operation according to the specific candidate time setting value. In step S616, it is determined whether the result of one of the corresponding countdown jobs is equal to a predetermined value, such as 0. When the result of the corresponding countdown operation is not equal to the predetermined value (NO in step S616), the flow returns to step S614. When the result of the corresponding countdown operation is equal to the predetermined value (YES in step S616), in step S618, the relay electronic device 130 generates a reminder to prompt the countdown operation to end.

It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the relay electronic device may determine a specific candidate reminder content from the plurality of candidate reminder contents according to the specific candidate identification code, and generate a reminder including the specific candidate reminder content. It is noted that in some embodiments, the reminder can be sound, vibration, or any displayed material, such as text, or graphics. In addition, in some embodiments, the relay electronic device 130 can display the result of the corresponding countdown operation through a display unit. It is noted that the presentation of the results of the corresponding countdown operation can be implemented according to different designs. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the identification data of the corresponding specific electronic device 110 will also be transmitted together with the specific signal. The relay electronic device 130 will record the received identification data and the specific signal for subsequent management.

It should be noted that in some embodiments, a user interface may be provided in the relay electronic device 130 for setting the corresponding candidate time setting value and/or the candidate reminding content. Figure 7 shows an example of a user interface for making related settings in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As shown, a plurality of items (710, 720, ..., 760) can be displayed in the user interface 700, where each item can correspond to a different candidate identification code. Can be recorded in each item The name of the item, the reminder content generated when the countdown operation ends, and the corresponding time setting value. For example, in item 710, the item name can be recorded as "baked cake", the corresponding reminder content is "bake cake time to", and the corresponding time setting value is 20 minutes. It is worth noting that the user can select the item for editing and setting. It should be noted that in some embodiments, each side of the body of a particular electronic device 110 may correspond to one of the items. In other words, when the subject flips to a specific face, a specific candidate identification code is determined by the candidate identification code, and one of the items is determined according to the specific candidate identification code, and the corresponding time setting value is obtained. When the countdown operation ends, the reminder content in the decision item is obtained for reminding.

In addition, in some embodiments, the relay electronic device 130 can perform a plurality of countdown operations simultaneously, and perform a corresponding reminder job when the individual countdown job ends. For example, when the relay electronic device 130 performs a countdown operation, the specific electronic device 110 may determine a second specific candidate identification code again, and generate a second specific signal including one of the second specific candidate identification codes, and The generated second specific signal is transmitted to the relay electronic device 130 through the first network. The relay electronic device 130 may obtain the second specific candidate identification code from the second specific signal, determine a second specific candidate time setting value from the candidate time setting values according to the second specific candidate identification code, and according to the second specific candidate time. The set value is subjected to a second countdown operation. At this time, when the countdown operation currently performed in the relay electronic device 130 has not ended, the relay electronic device 130 can perform two countdown operations simultaneously.

Figure 8 shows a start-up and reminder system for a countdown operation in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. The start-up and reminder system 800 for the countdown operation according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a specific electronic device 110, a relay electronic device 130, and at least one terminal electronic device 150. The specific electronic device 110, the relay electronic device 130, and the terminal electronic device 150 may be any electronic device having a network connection capability. The specific electronic device 110 may determine a specific candidate identification code from the plurality of candidate identification codes, and generate a specific signal SS including a specific candidate identification code, and transmit through a first network 120, such as a wired network or a wireless network, such as A particular signal SS is broadcast or transmitted over a WiFi network, or a Bluetooth network. The relay electronic device 130 can receive the specific signal SS transmitted by the specific electronic device 110 through the first network 120, and perform a countdown operation of the corresponding specific electronic device 110 according to the specific signal SS, the details of which will be described later. The relay electronic device 130 can pass the result and/or the reminder of the corresponding countdown operation A second network 140, such as a wired network, or a wireless network, broadcasts or transmits to a terminal electronic device 150. The terminal electronics 150 can present the material received by the relay electronic device 130. In some embodiments, the terminal electronics 150 can be worn on a wearable electronic device worn on the user's wrist.

Figure 9 shows a method for starting and reminding a countdown operation in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

First, in step S902, the specific electronic device 110 determines a specific candidate identification code from the plurality of candidate identification codes, and generates a specific signal including the specific candidate identification code in step S904. Then, in step S906, the specific electronic device 110 uses the network connection unit 111 to broadcast a specific signal through a first network 120, such as a wired network, or a wireless network, such as a WiFi network or a Bluetooth network. Transfer. It is reminded that the specific electronic device 110 can determine the candidate identification code according to different applications and needs, and generate a specific signal, the details of which will be described later. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the network connection unit 111 may have a low energy consumption technology, such as a network connection unit of the Bluetooth Smart technology. There are two modes in Bluetooth Smart technology, such as peripheral mode and central mode. In some embodiments, the network connection unit 111 is in a peripheral mode. In other words, the network connection unit 111 has the data broadcasting capability, and the network connection unit 111 can only be passively connected by other electronic devices, and cannot be actively connected to other electronic devices.

At the same time, in step S908, the relay electronic device 130 determines whether a specific signal is received through the network. Similarly, in some embodiments, the network connection unit of the relay electronic device 130 may have a low energy consumption technology, such as a network connection unit of Bluetooth Smart technology. There are two modes in Bluetooth Smart technology, such as peripheral mode and central mode. In some embodiments, the network connection unit of the relay electronic device 130 is in a central mode. In other words, the network connection unit of the relay electronic device 130 has data receiving capability and has the ability to actively connect to other electronic devices. When the specific signal has not been received (NO in step S908), the determination in step S908 is continued. When a specific signal is received (Yes in step S908), in step S910, a specific candidate identification code is obtained from the specific signal, and in step S912, a specific candidate time setting is determined from the plurality of candidate time setting values according to the specific candidate identification code. value. Wherein each candidate identification code can correspond to one of the candidate time set values. Next, in step S914, the relay electronic device 130 performs a countdown operation according to the specific candidate time set value. As determined in step S916, Whether the result of one of the corresponding countdown jobs is equal to a predetermined value, such as 0. When the result of the corresponding countdown operation is not equal to the predetermined value (NO in step S916), the flow returns to step S914. When the result of the corresponding countdown operation is equal to the predetermined value (YES in step S916), in step S918, the relay electronic device 130 generates a reminder to prompt the end of the countdown operation. Then, in step S920, the relay electronic device 130 broadcasts or transmits the generated reminder through a second network 140, such as a wired network, or a wireless network, such as a WiFi network, or a Bluetooth network. Meanwhile, in step S922, the terminal electronic device 150 determines whether a reminder is received through the network. When the reminder is not received (NO in step S922), the determination in step S922 is continued. When the reminder transmitted by the relay electronic device 130 is received through the network (YES in step S922), in step S924, the reminder is presented through the terminal electronic device 150.

Similarly, in some embodiments, the relay electronic device may determine a specific candidate reminder content from the plurality of candidate reminder contents according to the specific candidate identification code, and generate a reminder including the specific candidate reminder content. It is noted that in some embodiments, the reminder can be sound, vibration, or any displayed material, such as text, or graphics. The terminal electronic device 150 may present the received reminder through a related unit, such as a display unit, a vibration unit, and/or a pronunciation unit, to indicate that the corresponding countdown operation ends. Similarly, in some embodiments, a user interface may be provided in the relay electronic device 130 for setting the corresponding candidate time setting value and/or the candidate reminding content. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the identification data of the corresponding specific electronic device 110 will also be transmitted together with the specific signal. The relay electronic device 130 will record the received identification data and the specific signal for subsequent management. Similarly, in some embodiments, the relay electronic device 130 can perform a plurality of countdown jobs simultaneously, and perform a corresponding reminder job when the individual countdown job ends.

Figure 10 shows a method for starting and reminding a countdown operation in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the countdown operation performed in the relay electronic device 130 can be cancelled.

First, in step S1002, the specific electronic device 110 generates a cancel signal, and in step S1004, the generated cancel signal is transmitted through the first network, such as a wired network, or a wireless network, such as a WiFi network, or a Bluetooth network. The road is broadcast or transmitted. It must be noted that the specific electronic device 110 can generate the cancellation signal in any manner. In some embodiments, the user can cause the particular electronic device 110 to continue to move for a predetermined time to cause a particular electronic Device 110 generates a cancel signal. It is to be noted that the above-described manner of generating the cancel signal is merely an example of the present case, and the present invention is not limited thereto. At the same time, in step S1006, the relay electronic device 130 determines whether a cancel signal is received through the network. When the cancel signal is not received through the network (NO in step S1006), the determination in step S1006 is continued. When receiving the cancellation signal sent by the specific electronic device 110 through the network (YES in step S1006), in step S1008, the relay electronic device 130 cancels the countdown operation of the corresponding specific electronic device according to the cancellation signal. It is noted that the identification data of the corresponding specific electronic device 110 can be transmitted together with the cancellation signal. The relay electronic device 130 can learn from the received identification data that the cancellation signal is transmitted by the specific electronic device 110, and cancel the countdown operation of the corresponding specific electronic device 110.

As described above, the specific electronic device 110 can determine the candidate identification code according to different applications and requirements, and generate a specific signal, which will be described below by way of embodiments.

Figure 11 shows a method of generating a particular signal in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

First, in step S1102, at least one sensing unit detects an action and/or a posture of the specific electronic device 110. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the sensing unit may be an acceleration sensor for generating corresponding displacement and velocity information when the electronic device moves. In some embodiments, the sensing unit can be a gyroscope for generating a corresponding angular acceleration as the electronic device moves. In some embodiments, the sensing unit can be an electronic compass for detecting the angle of the electronic device relative to a geographic direction, such as the north or south pole direction. It should be noted that the foregoing sensing unit is only an example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto. Any sensing unit that can be used to detect the gesture and/or motion of the electronic device can be applied to the present invention. As previously mentioned, the sensing unit can detect the pose of a particular electronic device. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the gesture may represent angle information of a particular electronic device relative to at least one reference point. In some embodiments, the gesture of a particular electronic device can be represented by an axis that is perpendicular to one of at least one plane of the particular electronic device relative to a particular direction, such as the direction of gravity or geographic direction. In step S1104, it is determined whether the action and/or posture of the specific electronic device 110 substantially conforms to one of the predetermined action and/or the predetermined posture. When the action and/or posture of the specific electronic device 110 does not substantially conform to one of the predetermined action and/or the predetermined posture (NO in step S1104), the flow returns to step S1102. When the action and/or posture of the specific electronic device 110 substantially conforms to one of the predetermined action and/or the predetermined posture (Yes in step S1104), in step S1106, the candidate and/or the posture according to the specific electronic device 110 are plural candidates. Determining the corresponding specific candidate identification code in the identification code and generating A specific signal including a specific candidate identification code. It is noted that different predetermined actions and/or established gestures correspond to different candidate identification codes.

Figure 12 shows a specific signal generating method in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. First, in step S1202, it is determined whether at least one physical button on the specific electronic device 110 is pressed. When the physical button has not been pressed (NO in step S1202), the determination in step S1202 is continued. When the physical button is pressed (YES in step S1202), in step S1204, the corresponding specific identification code is determined from the plurality of candidate identification codes according to the pressed physical button, and a specific candidate code is generated. Signal. Note that different physical button pairs correspond to different candidate identification codes.

Figure 13 shows a method of generating a specific signal in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. First, in step S1302, it is determined whether any side of the body of the specific electronic device 110 is oriented in a predetermined direction. When either side of the main body of the specific electronic device 110 does not face the predetermined direction (NO in step S1302), the determination in step S1302 is continued. When a specific plane of the main body of the specific electronic device 110 is oriented to a predetermined direction (Yes in step S1302), in step S1304, a corresponding specific candidate identification code is determined from the plurality of candidate identification codes according to a specific plane facing the predetermined direction, and the generation includes A specific signal for a particular candidate identification code. Note that the different faces of the subject correspond to different candidate identification codes.

It should be noted that in some embodiments, the particular electronic device 110 may selectively enter a sleep state after a certain period of time after the particular signal is issued. In some embodiments, the specific electronic device 110 may continuously transmit the specific signal generated during a predetermined period of time through the wireless network, and stop transmitting the specific signal after the predetermined period and selectively enter the sleep state. In some embodiments, the particular electronic device 110 can continue to transmit the particular signal generated over the wireless network. After the relay electronic device 130 receives the specific signal transmitted by the specific electronic device 110, it can connect to the specific electronic device 110 through the wireless network, and causes the specific electronic device 110 to stop transmitting the specific signal.

Therefore, the method and system for starting and reminding the countdown operation in the present case can use an electronic device to determine the relevant parameters of the corresponding countdown operation, and the other electronic device performs the countdown operation and performs the related reminder operation, thereby reducing the practice. Know the shortcomings of countdown operations and improve the accuracy and efficiency of related operations.

The method of the present invention, or a specific type or part thereof, may be in the form of a code State exists. The code may be included in a physical medium such as a floppy disk, a CD, a hard disk, or any other machine readable (such as computer readable) storage medium, or is not limited to an external computer program product, wherein When the code is loaded and executed by a machine, such as a computer, the machine becomes a device for participating in the present invention. The code can also be transmitted via some transmission medium, such as a wire or cable, fiber optics, or any transmission type, where the machine becomes part of the program when it is received, loaded, and executed by a machine, such as a computer. Invented device. When implemented in a general purpose processing unit, the code combination processing unit provides a unique means of operation similar to application specific logic.

While the present invention has been described in its preferred embodiments, the present invention 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.

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A method for starting and reminding a countdown operation, which is applicable to a specific electronic device and a relay electronic device, comprising the steps of: determining, by the specific electronic device, a specific candidate identification code from the plurality of candidate identification codes, and generating a specific signal The specific signal includes the specific candidate identification code; the specific electronic device transmits the specific signal generated through a first network; and the relay electronic device uses the first network to route the specific electronic device to receive the specific The relay electronic device obtains the specific candidate identification code from the specific signal; the relay electronic device determines a specific candidate time setting value from the plurality of candidate time setting values according to the specific candidate identification code, wherein each of the plurality of candidate time setting values The candidate identification code corresponds to one of the candidate time setting values; the relay electronic device performs a countdown operation according to the specific candidate time setting value; and the countdown operation performed according to the specific candidate time setting value When a result is equal to a predetermined value, the relay electronic device generates a reminder to The countdown shows job ends. The method for initiating and reminding a countdown operation according to the first aspect of the patent application, wherein the specific electronic device includes at least one sensing unit for detecting an action or a posture of the corresponding electronic device, and the specific electronic device is based on the phase The action or the posture of the particular electronic device should be identified by the candidates The specific candidate identification code is determined in the code, and the specific signal including the specific candidate identification code is generated. The method for initiating and reminding a countdown operation according to the first aspect of the patent application, wherein the specific electronic device comprises a body of a plurality of faces, and when a specific face of the faces of the body faces a predetermined direction, the specific The electronic device determines the specific candidate identification code from the candidate identification codes according to the specific surface, and generates the specific signal including the specific candidate identification code. The method for initiating and reminding a countdown operation according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the specific electronic device includes a plurality of physical buttons, and when one of the physical buttons is pressed, the specific electronic device is Pressing the specific entity button determines the specific candidate identification code and generating the specific signal including the specific candidate identification code, wherein each of the physical key buttons corresponds to one of the candidate identification codes. The method for initiating and reminding the countdown operation according to item 1 of the patent application scope further includes the following steps: the specific electronic device transmits the reminder through a second network; and transmits the second through the at least one terminal electronic device The network receives the reminder and presents the reminder through the at least one terminal electronic device. The method for starting and reminding the countdown operation according to Item 1 of the patent application scope further includes the following steps: generating a cancellation signal by using the specific electronic device, and transmitting the cancellation signal generated through the first network; The relay electronic device uses the first network to route the specific electronic device to receive the cancellation signal; and the relay electronic device cancels the countdown operation corresponding to the specific electronic device according to the cancellation signal. The method for initiating and reminding the countdown operation according to Item 1 of the patent application scope further includes the following steps: generating a second specific signal by using the specific electronic device, wherein the second specific signal includes one of the candidate identification codes a specific candidate identification code, and transmitting the generated second specific signal through the first network; using the relay electronic device to route the specific electronic device to receive the second specific signal through the first network, by the first Obtaining the second specific candidate identification code in the second specific signal, and determining a second specific candidate time setting value from the candidate time setting values according to the second specific candidate identification code; and the relay electronic device according to the second Determining, by the specific countdown time setting value, a second countdown operation, wherein when the result of the countdown operation performed according to the specific candidate time set value is not equal to the predetermined value, the relay electronic device simultaneously performs the The countdown operation performed by the specific candidate time set value and the second performed according to the second specific candidate time set value Countdown work. The method for initiating and reminding the countdown operation according to item 1 of the patent application scope further includes that the relay electronic device is plural according to the specific candidate identification code A candidate candidate reminder content is determined in the candidate reminder content, and the reminder including the specific candidate reminder content is generated. The method for initiating and reminding the countdown operation according to item 8 of the patent application scope further includes providing a user interface for receiving at least one of the candidate time setting values or at least one of the candidate reminder contents One of the settings. A start-up and reminder system for a countdown operation, comprising: a specific electronic device, configured to determine a specific candidate identification code from a plurality of candidate identification codes, and generate a specific signal, wherein the specific signal includes the specific candidate identification code, and Transmitting the generated specific signal through a first network; and a relay electronic device for routing the specific electronic device to receive the specific signal through the first network, and obtaining the specific candidate identification code from the specific signal Determining, by the specific candidate identification code, a specific candidate time setting value from the plurality of candidate time setting values, wherein each of the candidate identification codes corresponds to one of the candidate time setting values, according to the specific candidate time setting value A countdown operation is performed, and when one of the countdown jobs performed according to the specific candidate time set value is equal to a predetermined value, an alert is generated to prompt the countdown job to end.