TWI468983B - Service activation method and service activation system - Google Patents

Description

Service startup method and system

The invention relates to a service starting method and system, and in particular to a service starting method and system combining sensor and data identification technology.

In the age of information, the relationship between people and personal electronic devices is becoming more and more close. With the popularization of personal mobile devices and the vigorous development of smart mobile devices, modern people are not only accustomed to using mobile devices to make calls, but many people are even more A wide range of applications are installed on mobile devices and a wide range of services are available through a wide range of applications. In addition, in recent years, one of the main technologies for making mobile devices more convenient and progressive is the development and application of mobile device sensors. In the case of a single smart phone, multiple sensors are included, such as a touch panel, a gravity accelerator, a distance sensor, and a decibel sensor. Each sensor has its own special features and different sensing methods.

In addition, the development of data identification technology identifies the voice data or touch input signal received by the electronic device and becomes a control signal for manipulating the mobile device, which makes the mobile electronic device more convenient and simple to use. Technology such as voice input and voice recognition systems has become more and more popular. Users only need to tell a certain requirement for mobile electronic devices, such as checking the number of trips, flights, performances and other questions and answers. Voice input, to find out the answer to the question.

However, in the current technology of mobile electronic devices, users often need to meet multiple conditions at the same time to enable the application to get services. For example, before the voice recognition function is activated, the user must focus on the mobile electronic device, then touch the electronic device to open the voice recognition system, and then input the voice signal with the mouth, and finally the electronic mobile device can provide corresponding signals. service. However, in many cases, when the user is inconvenient or unable to achieve the above conditions at the same time, such as driving or being in danger, the mobile electronic device cannot be controlled freely, and the appropriate or desired service cannot be started.

In view of this, the present invention provides a service activation method and system, which can simplify the steps of starting a service by an electronic device or enable a user to start an application service of the electronic device in a more convenient manner.

The present invention provides a service initiation method suitable for an electronic device including a sensor and a data acquisition unit. The service activation method includes the following steps. First, when the sensor receives the trigger signal, it determines whether the trigger signal meets the preset trigger condition. If the trigger signal meets the trigger condition, it is determined whether the data capture unit is enabled according to the trigger condition. When the data capture unit is turned on, the data capture unit receives the input signal. Then, the input signal is recognized to generate identification data. Finally, it is judged whether the identification data meets the preset activation condition, and if the determination is yes, the preset service is started.

In an embodiment of the present invention, before the step of determining whether the trigger signal meets the preset trigger condition, the method further includes receiving the trigger condition and User settings for dynamic conditions.

In an embodiment of the present invention, after the step of determining whether to open the data capture unit according to the trigger condition, the method further comprises: when the data capture unit is not turned on, starting the preset service.

In an embodiment of the invention, the step of identifying the input signal to generate the identification data further comprises determining whether the input signal can be recognized by itself. If the judgment is yes, the identification input signal generates identification data. If the determination is no, the identification server is connected via the network connection, the input signal is transmitted to the identification server for identification, and the identification data is received from the identification server.

In an embodiment of the invention, the step of activating the preset service includes executing an application to obtain a preset service.

In an embodiment of the invention, the step of initiating the preset service comprises transmitting a service request to a service provider.

In an embodiment of the invention, the data identification includes speech recognition or gesture recognition.

The present invention provides a service activation system including an identification server and an electronic device. The electronic device includes a sensor, a storage unit, a data capture unit, a communication module, an identification module, and a processing unit. The sensor is configured to receive a trigger signal. The storage unit is used to store the trigger condition and the start condition. The communication module identifies the server via a network connection. The identification module is used to recognize the input signal to generate identification data. The processing unit is coupled to the sensor, the storage unit, the communication module, the data acquisition unit, and the identification module. The processing unit receives the user setting of the trigger condition and the start condition. When the sensor receives the trigger signal, the processing unit determines whether the trigger signal is consistent with the trigger. If the triggering signal meets the triggering condition, the processing unit determines whether the data capturing unit needs to be turned on according to the triggering condition. When the data capturing unit receives the input signal, the processing unit controls the identification module to recognize the input signal to generate the identification data, and determines whether the identification data is The startup condition is met, and when the identification data meets the preset activation condition, the processing unit starts the preset service.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the processing unit further uses the communication module to identify the server via the network connection to transmit the input signal to the identification server and receive the identification data from the identification server.

In an embodiment of the invention, the identification module further determines whether the trigger signal can be recognized by itself.

In an embodiment of the invention, the processing unit described above executes an application to obtain a preset service.

In an embodiment of the invention, the processing unit uses the communication module to transmit a service request to the service provider.

Based on the above, the service activation method and system of the present invention allows a user of the electronic device to preset a startup condition in the electronic device, and the electronic device activates a preset service according to the customized activation condition. Thereby, the steps of starting the application service of the electronic device are simplified, so as to prevent the user from being unable to start the application service of the electronic device in some special critical situations.

The above described features and advantages of the present invention will be more apparent from the following description.

The invention provides an application service for starting an electronic device or by using an electronic device The method for starting other services by the device may be set by the user to set the trigger condition and the start condition, so that the user can operate the electronic device more easily in the event of an emergency or in a situation that is not conducive to operating the electronic device. The step of starting a preset service by the user is greatly simplified, and the convenience of using the electronic device is improved. In order to clarify the content of the present invention, the following examples are given as examples in which the present invention can be implemented.

FIG. 1 is a flow chart of a method for starting a service of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 1 , firstly, in step S101 , the sensor of the electronic device receives the trigger signal. In this embodiment, the electronic device is, for example, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a PDA mobile phone, or a smart phone. A touch-type mobile phone, a tablet computer, or an ultra-thin notebook (Ultrabook) is not limited to the above. The sensor is, for example, a touch panel, a gravity accelerometer, a distance sensor, a decibel sensor, etc., and each sensor has its own different sensing manner, and the present invention is also incorrect. This limit. The trigger signal is any message or signal sent by the user to the electronic device. The signal is, for example, a voice signal, a vibration signal or a touch signal. The present invention is not limited thereto.

Next, in step S102, it is determined whether the trigger signal meets the preset trigger condition. The triggering condition may be composed of parameters of the sensor of the electronic device or a combination thereof, and the parameters include the magnitude of the value read by the sensor, the number of times the value changes, or the duration of the value, etc., which is not limited by the present invention. For example, if the sensor is an acceleration sensor, the trigger condition may be that the electronic device is shaken five times in three seconds. If the sensor is a decibel sensing The trigger condition may be that the electronic device receives an audio signal greater than 80 decibels, thereby showing that different trigger conditions are available for different sensors.

If the trigger signal meets the preset trigger condition, in step S103, it is determined whether to open the data capture unit of the electronic device according to the trigger condition. The data capture unit may be a recording device or a touch panel for capturing external voice data or touch input data, which is not limited by the present invention. In addition, the trigger condition is not only composed of the sensor parameters, but also includes whether to open the information of the data capture unit, and the trigger condition determines whether further data or signals need to be further received to start the preset service to reduce the cause. The sensor misjudged or accidentally triggered the trigger signal to start the service unexpectedly. According to this, different trigger conditions can be determined for different application scenarios, and the trigger condition cannot be triggered by the user at certain moments due to being restricted by certain environmental conditions.

If the determination in step S103 is NO, the representative electronic device does not need to receive other signals or materials to decide whether to start the preset service, so the preset service is directly started (step S107). If the determination in step S103 is YES, the representative electronic device needs other signals to further confirm whether the preset service is activated, and then the data capture unit is turned on.

After the data capture unit is turned on, in step S104, the data capture unit of the electronic device receives the input signal, where the input signal can be a startup statement or a touch input. For example, if the trigger signal is a signal generated by the user operating the electronic device through the hand, the touch input device can be opened to capture the touch input data, so that the user only needs The preset service can be started by using the hand, so that the user can start the preset service even if the user cannot use the mouth to send a signal.

Then, in step S105, the input signal is identified to generate identification data, and the data identification includes speech recognition or touch input identification. For example, if the input signal is a voice signal, the voice audio signal will be recognized to generate corresponding voice data. Finally, in step S106, it is determined whether the identification data meets the preset activation condition, and if the determination is yes, the preset service is started (step S107).

To put it simply, compare the identified identification data with the preset starting conditions to check if they match. Once met, the default service is started. Based on the above, the electronic device receives and checks the trigger signal sent by the user and the activation signal to start the preset service. In addition, the trigger condition and the start condition can be set by the user according to their convenience or environmental factors. For example, for a person with limited hand movements, the trigger condition and the start condition can be set as the voice control mode. The default service may be an application service provided by an application of the electronic device. Initiating the preset service may also be to transfer the service request to a service provider, and let the service provider provide the relevant service to the user of the electronic device.

However, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above description, and the contents of the above embodiments may be changed as appropriate for actual needs. For example, in another embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device can also determine whether the input data can be recognized by itself. When the electronic device cannot recognize the input data by itself, the electronic device can seek assistance from an identification server to create an identification data of the input signal. The following is a detailed description of another embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a service initiation system 20 according to another embodiment. Referring to FIG. 2, the service startup 20 includes an identification server 230 and an electronic device 210. The electronic device 210 is connected to the identification server 230 via the network connection 220, and the identification server 230 provides a service for assisting the electronic device to recognize the signal to generate the identification data.

The electronic device 210 includes a sensor 213, a data capturing unit 216, a storage unit 211, a communication module 215, an identification module 212, and a processing unit 214. The sensor 213 is configured to receive or sense an external signal, and may be a decibel sensor, a gyro sensor, or an acceleration sensor. The storage unit 211 can be any form of storage device such as a hard disk drive, volatile memory, non-volatile memory, and the like. The data acquisition unit is used to extract external data or signals, such as a microphone, a recording device, and a touch panel. The present invention is not limited thereto.

The communication module 215 is configured to transmit data to and receive data from an external device via a network, such as a network communication module supporting a third generation (3G) mobile communication protocol, or a network supporting other network protocols. Road communication module. Therefore, the electronic device 210 can connect to the identification server 230 via the network.

The processing unit 214 is, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), or other programmable general purpose or special purpose microprocessor (Microprocessor), etc., and can be used to control the sensor 213 and the data capturing unit. 216. The storage unit 211, the communication module 215, and the identification module 212.

In detail, FIG. 3 is a service diagram according to a first embodiment of the present invention. A flowchart of the startup method. Referring to FIG. 3, the method in this embodiment is applicable to the service startup system 20 of FIG. 2, and the following is a detailed step of the service startup method in conjunction with each component in the advertisement marketing system 20: First, in step S301, the sensor 213 received a trigger signal. Next, the processing unit 214 determines whether the trigger signal meets the trigger condition stored in the storage unit 211 (step S302). If the determination in step S302 is YES, the processing unit 214 further determines whether to open the data extraction unit 216 according to the trigger condition (step S303). If the determination in step S303 is YES, it means that another input signal is needed to start the preset service in the setting of starting the service. Then, after the data capturing unit 216 is turned on, the data capturing unit 216 receives the input signal (step S304).

Different from the foregoing embodiment, in this embodiment, in step S305, the identification module 212 determines whether the input signal can be recognized by itself. If the determination in step S305 is YES, the identification module 212 recognizes the input data by itself (step S306). If the determination in step S305 is no, the processing unit 214 uses the communication module 215 to connect the identification server 230 via the network connection 220 to transmit the input signal to the identification server 230 (step S307), and the identification server 230 completes the input signal. After the data is identified, the processing unit 214 receives the identification data from the recognition server 230 using the communication module 215 (step S308).

Then in step S309, the processing unit 214 determines whether the identification data meets the preset activation condition. If the determination in step S309 is YES, the processing unit 214 starts the preset service (step S310). In addition, in step S310, the processing unit 214 may execute an application to obtain a preset service, or transmit a service request to the service provider by using the communication module 215, and provide a preset service by the service provider.

In general, for some data identification, a large amount of computing resources and storage space are often required. For example, in the case of voice recognition, once the startup statement is complicated or difficult to recognize, and if the electronic device itself does not have the data. When the module is identified, there may be cases where the data is not recognized or recognized. The invention combines a recognition server in the service startup system, so that the data identification rate can be more accurate and correct, and the user can not have too many restrictions on setting the startup conditions, so that the service startup system can be more flexible.

In order to further explain the detailed operation mode of the service startup method flow of the present invention, an application embodiment will be described below in conjunction with the timing flowchart of FIG. FIG. 4 is a timing chart of a method for starting a service of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the invention. FIG. 5 is a simplified schematic diagram of an application scenario according to another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, assuming that the preset service is to send a distress signal to the rescuer, please refer to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5: first in the step. In S401, the electronic device E is, for example, the smart phone 510 of the user U. The user U sets the activation condition and the trigger condition in the smart phone 510. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the trigger condition set by the user is that the decibel sensor (not shown) of the smart phone 510 receives a sound greater than 75 decibels, and the start condition is assumed to be the startup statement "I will not report the case".

When a critical situation occurs, for example, the user U is kidnapped by the gangster, since the user U wants to start a preset rescue service, the user U sends a trigger signal in step S402, that is, the user first shouts loudly. 75 The sound of decibels. After receiving the trigger signal, the decibel sensor of the smart phone 510 receives the sound greater than 75 decibels, and in step S403, the smart phone 510 determines that the trigger signal meets the trigger condition preset by the user U. Then, in step S404, the smart phone 510 starts its data capture unit according to the trigger condition set by the user. In this embodiment, the data capture unit is assumed to be a microphone for receiving an external audio signal.

Then, in step S405, the user U sends an input signal to the electronic device E, that is, the startup statement "I will not report the case" to the smart phone 510. Once the electronic device E determines that the voice signal "I will not report the case" is not recognized by itself (step S406), the voice signal is transmitted to the identification server S (step S407). In this embodiment, it is assumed that the identification server S is a voice. The server 520 is identified. It can be seen that in the embodiment, through the custom trigger condition and the start condition, the distress signal or the service can be started without the knowledge of others.

In step S408, the voice recognition server 520 performs voice recognition on the voice signal "I will not report the case" and obtains the identification data. The speech recognizer 520 then transmits the identification data back to the smart phone 510 (step S409). Once the smart phone 510 determines that the identification data meets the activation condition set in step S401 (step S410), the smart phone 510 immediately starts the preset service, and transmits the service request to the service provider P (step S411), in this embodiment. In the case, it is assumed that the smart phone immediately transmits a distress signal to the nearest rescuer P, and finally the service provider P provides the service to the user U (step S412), that is, provides the user U with the relevant rescue action.

The above embodiment is only an embodiment of the present invention. For other embodiments, the trigger condition may also be that the distance sensor of the electronic device detects the swing of the object on the sense distance detector, and the start condition may also be The word "SOS" is handwritten on the touch panel. It can be seen that the user only needs to use the mouth or the hand to start the application service of the electronic device, and does not need multiple operation modes to start. The default service may be to transfer the service request to the service provider, or to launch the application of the electronic device by itself. For example, an application that can play music to provide a preset service for playing music is not limited to the above.

In summary, the present invention compares the signal received by the sensor and the data acquisition unit with the trigger condition and the activation condition, and determines the user's action to execute the preset service, thereby simplifying the startup service. Process steps to make it easier for users to start services in a simpler and more flexible way. Overcoming the shortcomings of the electronic device requiring multiple activation conditions to start the service, the user can be set by the flexible condition, so that the service provided by the electronic device can be used under any circumstances or the electronic device can request other services. The convenience of using the electronic device is improved.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention, and any one of ordinary skill in the art can make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

20‧‧‧Service Startup System

210‧‧‧Electronic devices

220‧‧‧Internet links

230‧‧‧ Identification server

211‧‧‧ storage unit

212‧‧‧ Identification unit

213‧‧‧ sensor

214‧‧‧Processing unit

215‧‧‧Communication Module

216‧‧‧Information acquisition unit

U‧‧‧Users

E‧‧‧Electronic device

S‧‧‧ identification server

P‧‧‧Service Provider

510‧‧‧Smart Phone

520‧‧‧Voice Identification Server

S101~S107‧‧‧ steps of the service startup method according to an embodiment of the present invention

S301~S310‧‧‧ steps of the service startup method according to an embodiment of the present invention

S401~S411‧‧‧ steps of the service startup method according to an embodiment of the present invention

FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a service startup method according to an embodiment.

2 is a block diagram of a service initiation system, in accordance with an embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a service startup method according to another embodiment.

4 is a timing diagram of a service initiation method according to another embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a simplified schematic diagram of an application scenario according to another embodiment.

S101~S107‧‧‧ steps of the service startup method according to an embodiment of the present invention

Claims (10)

A method for starting a service is applicable to an electronic device including a sensor and a data capture unit. The method includes the following steps: when the sensor receives a trigger signal, according to the sensing parameter of the sensor. Determining whether the trigger signal meets a preset trigger condition, wherein the sensor comprises a decibel sensor or an acceleration sensor; if the trigger signal meets the trigger condition, determining whether to open the data according to the trigger condition Taking a unit to receive an input signal, wherein the data capturing unit comprises a recording device or a touch device; when it is determined that the data capturing unit is not turned on, directly starting a preset service; when determining that the data capturing unit is turned on The data capture unit receives the input signal; the data recognition identifies the input signal to generate an identification data, wherein the data identification includes a voice recognition or a touch input identification; and determining whether the identification data conforms to the preset a start condition, if yes, starting the preset service, wherein if the sensor is the decibel sensing, the data acquisition unit is Recording means, if the acceleration sensor for sensing the data capture unit for the touch device. The method for starting a service according to claim 1, wherein before the step of determining whether the trigger signal meets a preset trigger condition, the method further comprises: receiving the setting of the trigger condition and the start condition. The method for starting a service as described in claim 1 of the patent application, wherein The step of identifying the input signal to generate the identification data further comprises: determining whether the input signal can be recognized by itself; if yes, identifying the input signal to generate the identification data; and if not, connecting an identification server via a network connection, transmitting the The input signal is sent to the identification server for identification, and the identification data is received from the identification server. The service activation method of claim 1, wherein the step of initiating the preset service comprises executing an application to obtain the preset service. The service initiation method of claim 1, wherein the step of initiating the preset service comprises: transmitting a service request to a service provider. A service activation system includes: an identification server; and an electronic device, comprising: a sensor for receiving a trigger signal, wherein the sensor comprises a decibel sensor or an acceleration sensor; a data capture unit for capturing an input signal, wherein the data capture unit comprises a recording device or a touch device; a storage unit stores a trigger condition and a start condition; and a communication module is connected to the network The identification module is configured to identify the input signal to generate an identification data; and a processing unit coupled to the sensor, the storage unit, the data acquisition unit, the communication module, and The identification module, when the sensor receives the trigger signal, the processing unit is based on the sensing parameter of the sensor Determining whether the trigger signal meets the trigger condition. If the trigger signal meets the trigger condition, the processing unit determines, according to the trigger condition, whether the data capture unit needs to be enabled to receive the input signal, wherein when the data capture unit is determined not to be When the data is turned on, the processing unit directly activates a predetermined service. The data capture unit receives the input signal when the data capture unit is determined to be turned on. The processing unit controls the identification module to identify the data through a data identification. The input signal generates the identification data, and determines whether the identification data meets the activation condition. The data identification includes a voice recognition or a touch input identification. When the identification data meets the preset start condition, the processing unit starts the The data capture unit is the recording device if the sensor is the decibel sensor, and the data capture unit is the touch device if the sensor is the accelerometer. The service activation system of claim 6, wherein the processing unit further comprises: connecting, by the communication module, the identification server via the network to transmit the input signal to the identification server and from the identification servo The device receives the identification data. The service activation system of claim 6, wherein the identification module comprises determining whether the trigger signal can be recognized by itself. The service activation system of claim 6, wherein the processing unit comprises executing an application to obtain the preset service. The service initiation system of claim 6, wherein the processing unit further transmits a service request to a service provider by using the communication module.