CN101782802A - Standby power-saving system and computer power supply starting and disconnecting method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A standby power saving system, comprising: the standby power supply control module is connected with the computer or arranged on a mainboard of the computer, performs bidirectional data reading and sends out at least one control signal; and at least one receiving module, which is arranged on the alternating current power supply wires of the computer and the at least one peripheral device, is connected to the standby power supply control module, receives the control signal of the standby power supply control module and is used for starting or cutting off the alternating current power supply of the corresponding device. A method for starting and disconnecting the power supply of the computer in the standby power-saving system is also disclosed.

Description

Standby power saving system and method for starting and disconnecting computer power

technical field

The present invention relates to a standby power-saving system, which monitors the status of a computer, a display and at least one peripheral device, and completely cuts off the AC power of the computer, display and peripheral devices according to the monitoring result or a user command, thereby avoiding the standby power failure produce.

Background technique

Commercially available desktop personal computers use the power management function in the operating system to save power consumption in different modes, such as sleep mode and standby mode, when the computer host is turned on but the user is not using it. When the host computer is turned off, if the host computer and its related peripheral devices do not remove the power cord from the socket, there will still be power consumption, which is the consumption of standby power. The power management function on the operating system can only save part of the power consumption of the host computer when it is turned on, but cannot eliminate the standby power when the host computer is turned off.

The energy-saving socket detects the power consumption of the host computer, and when the host computer is turned off, the peripheral equipment related to the computer is disconnected by using a switch to disconnect the power cord of the electrical appliance from the AC power of the socket, which will eliminate the host computer and its related peripherals. The standby power of the equipment, but there are still many disadvantages, for example, the computer standby power cannot be eliminated because of the need to detect the power of the host computer. Furthermore, when the power cord of the peripheral device is disconnected from the AC power of the outlet, the power supply of all the peripheral devices will be completely disconnected, and no choice is provided for the user. And when the host computer is turned on, the energy-saving socket cannot save the standby power of any peripheral equipment.

Contents of the invention

In view of the above-mentioned problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a standby power saving system, which is used to monitor the status of a computer, a display and at least one peripheral device, and completely cut off the power supplied to the computer and the display according to the monitoring result or a user command. And the AC power supply of peripheral equipment, so as to avoid the generation of standby power supply.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a computer power disconnection method for a standby power-saving system. When the computer is in a shutdown state (only standby power is left), the standby power-saving system simultaneously disconnects the computer and the display or at least one peripheral device AC power supply.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a computer power starting method for a standby power-saving system. When the AC power supply of the computer, display and at least one peripheral device is cut off, once the computer power-off button is detected to be pressed, the standby power-saving The system can restore the AC power of the computer, the display and at least one peripheral device at the same time.

To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a standby power saving system, which includes: a standby power control module, connected to the computer or arranged on the motherboard of the computer, for bidirectional data reading, and sending at least one control signal; and A plurality of receiving modules are respectively arranged on the AC power lines of the computer, the display, and at least one peripheral device, and are connected to the standby power control module to receive control signals from the standby power control module to turn on or off the AC power of the corresponding equipment .

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a computer power disconnection method of a standby power saving system, which includes the following steps: providing a standby power control module, which is connected or arranged on the motherboard of the computer; the computer enters a shutdown mode; the standby power supply The control module detects that the computer is in a power-off state; and the standby power control module sends a control signal to a plurality of receiving modules on the power supply lines of the computer, the display and the specific peripheral equipment, and these receiving modules disconnect the power supply of the computer, the display and the specific peripheral equipment. AC power.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a method for starting a computer power supply of a standby power saving system. When the AC power supply of the computer, display and at least one peripheral device is cut off at the same time, the computer power starting method of the standby power saving system includes the following steps : provide a standby power control module, which is connected or set to the main board of the computer; the standby power control module detects that the computer switch button is pressed; the standby power control module sends a control signal to the receiving module arranged on the computer power line, and receives The module turns on the AC power of the computer; and the standby power control module sends a power start signal to the motherboard to enter the boot mode. After the computer is turned on, turn on the AC power of the monitor and peripheral devices.

Wherein when the AC power is turned on corresponding to the receiving module of the computer, the power supply turns on the standby power of the computer.

Continuing from the above, monitor the current status of peripheral devices connected to the computer and the computer, computer, monitor or peripheral devices that are idle for a predetermined period of time, disconnect the computer and/or monitor and/or peripheral devices from AC power, and Reduce power consumption during standby time of these devices.

When the computer enters the shutdown mode, after the standby power control module detects that the computer is in the shutdown state, the standby power control module sends a control signal to multiple receiving modules corresponding to the computer, display and specific peripheral equipment, and disconnects the computer, display and specific peripheral equipment. AC power.

When the AC power of the computer, the display and at least one peripheral device is disconnected, the standby power control module detects that the user presses the computer switch button, and when the AC power of the computer, the display and at least one peripheral device is turned on at the same time, the computer immediately Enter boot mode.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is the schematic diagram of standby power saving system of the present invention;

Fig. 2 shows the flow chart of the steps of the computer power disconnection method of the standby power saving system; and

FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing the steps of the computer power activation method of the standby power saving system.

[Description of main component labels]

1: Standby power saving system 3: Computer

4: Display 5: Peripherals

6: Mouse 7: Keyboard

8: AC power supply 9: Power control signal line

10: Standby power control module 20: Receiver unit

21: Switch 22: Second logic unit

31: Motherboard 32: Expansion slot

33: Management unit 34: Power supply

110: The first logic control unit 120: Interface unit

130: Driving and receiving unit 140: Power module

150: Power switch button connection port 160: Host connection port

S21～24: Step process S31～S34: Step process

Detailed ways

A standby power saving system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to related drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a standby power saving system of the present invention. The standby power saving system 1 is used to turn on or off the AC power 8 of the computer 3 , the display 4 and/or at least one peripheral device 5 . The standby power saving system 1 includes a standby power control module 10 and at least one receiving module 20 .

Standby power supply control module 10 is connected with computer 3 or is arranged on the motherboard 31 of computer 3, carries out two-way data reading, and sends at least one control signal, wherein standby power supply control module 10 can be built in on the motherboard 31 (on board ), integrated with the motherboard 31, or the standby power control module 10 can be an adapter card installed on the expansion slot 32 of the computer 3, and bidirectionally transmits data with the motherboard 31 of the computer 3. The receiving module 20 is respectively arranged on the AC power line of the computer 3, the display 4 and at least one peripheral device 5, and is connected to the standby power control module 10, and receives the control signal output by the standby power control module 10 to turn on or off the corresponding AC power supply for the device8.

The standby power control module 10 includes a power module 140 and a first logic control unit 110 . The power module 140 provides power for the standby power control module 10 when the AC power supply 8 of the computer 3 is cut off. When the computer 3 is turned on, the power module 140 can charge the power module 140 via the motherboard 31 or the slot of the motherboard 31. The first logic control unit 110 receives a control signal from the computer 3, and turns on or off the AC power supply 8 of the device corresponding to the receiving module 20 according to the received control signal. As shown in Figure 1, when the standby power control module 10 is an adapter card, the standby power control module 10 also includes an interface unit (interface unit) 120, so that the standby power control module 10 is connected to the mainboard 31 through a communication line, and the transmission from The control signal sent by the computer 3 is sent to the first logic control unit 110 .

In this embodiment, the standby power control module 10 further includes a driving and receiving unit 130 , which receives and amplifies the control signal output by the first logic control unit 110 , and outputs the control signal to the corresponding receiving module 20 . The driving and receiving unit 130 can also be disposed on the receiving module 20 (not shown).

The standby power control module 10 also includes a power switch button connection port 150 and a motherboard connection port 160 . One end of the power switch button connection port 150 is connected to the computer switch button, and the other end is connected to the first logic control unit 110 to detect whether the computer switch button is pressed. One end of the motherboard connection port 160 is connected to the motherboard 31, and the other end is connected to the first logic control unit 110. When the receiving module 20 of the corresponding computer 3 turns on the AC power supply 8 of the computer 3, the standby power control module 10 is connected to the motherboard through the motherboard. The port 160 sends a power recovery signal to notify the motherboard 31 to enter the power-on mode. The description in this paragraph applies to the operation mode of simultaneously turning on the AC power 8 of the computer 3 , the display 4 and at least one peripheral device 5 (details will be described later).

The receiving module 20 includes a switch 21, one end of which is connected to the AC power supply 8, and the other end is connected to one of the corresponding computer 3, display 4 or at least one peripheral device 5, and receives the control signal of the standby power control module 10. To turn on or off the AC power supply 8 of the power line connected to the receiving module 20 . The receiving module 20 may include a second logic control unit 22 for monitoring the current of the device corresponding to the receiving module 20 , knowing the power usage status, and returning a detection signal to the computer 3 .

The standby power saving system 1 also includes a management unit 33, which is a man-machine interface and provides a user-administrator setting menu, allowing the user to control the overall operation of the standby power saving system 1 according to the administrator setting menu, to turn on and off the computer 3 And/or the AC power source 8 of the display 4 and/or at least one peripheral device 5 . The management unit 33 is installed in the computer 3 in the form of an application program. The management unit 33 is used to determine whether the computer 3, the display 4 and at least one peripheral device 5 are actually used, and send a control signal to the first logic control unit 110 through the interface unit 120 according to the determination result or the user's instruction to turn on or off Turn on the AC power of the corresponding device8. The setting items of the administrator setting menu of the management unit 33 include: the preset computer 3 automatically shuts down and disconnects its AC power supply 8 after a certain period of time; selects the display 4 or peripheral equipment 5 to be switched on; Turn on the display 4 or peripheral equipment 5 of the AC power supply 8, and automatically disconnect the AC power supply 8 of the display 4 or peripheral equipment 5 after being idle for a certain period of time. For example, if the management unit 33 is set within 5 minutes, no mouse is received 6 or the input signal of the keyboard 7, that is, disconnect the AC power supply 8 of the device selected by the management unit 33.

The standby power saving system 11 also includes at least one power control signal line 9, one end of which is connected to the standby power control module 10 and the other end is connected to the receiving module 20, providing a transmission path for the control signals of the standby power control module 10 and the receiving module 20.

The disconnection mode of the standby power saving system 1 is described as follows, but not limited thereto.

Mode 1: When the user selects the peripheral device 5 to be disconnected from the AC power supply through the management unit 33, and inputs a power-off command to the display 4 and/or peripheral device 5, the management unit 33 sends a first power-off command to The standby power control module 10 disconnects the AC power 8 of the display 4 and/or peripheral equipment 5 .

Mode 2: If the display 4 or peripheral device 5 is idle within a predetermined time, the management unit 33 sends a second power blocking command to the standby power control module 10 to disconnect the AC power supply 8 of the display 4 or peripheral device 5 .

Mode 3: The computer 3 does not receive an input signal from the mouse 6 or the keyboard 7 within a predetermined time, and the management unit 33 sends a third power interruption command to the standby power control module 10 to disconnect the display 4 and/or at least one peripheral device 5 AC power supply 8, wherein the peripheral device 5 is the peripheral device 5 set by the user on the management unit 33 to be powered off.

Mode 4: If the user sets the computer 3 to be scheduled to shut down after a certain period of time, the management unit 33 sends a fourth power interruption command to the standby power control module 10 to disconnect the computer 3, the display 4 and at least one peripheral device 5. power supply8. The steps are detailed below.

Please refer to Fig. 2, which shows the flow chart of the steps of the computer power starting method of the standby power saving system 1, which includes the following steps:

Step S21: providing a standby power control module 10, which is connected or set to the motherboard 31 of the computer 3;

Step S22: the computer 3 enters the shutdown mode;

Step S23: the standby power control module 10 detects that the computer 3 is in a shutdown state; and

Step S24: The standby power control module 10 sends a control signal to a plurality of receiving modules 20 on the power lines of the computer 3, the display 4 and the specific peripheral device 5 respectively, and the receiving module 20 disconnects the computer 3, the display 4 and the specific peripheral device 5 AC power 8.

Wherein in step 23, the standby power control module 10 detects the signal of the expansion slot through the first logic control unit 110, and determines that the computer 3 is turned off, and at this time, the computer 3 only has the standby power.

The specific peripheral device 5 that is disconnected from the AC power source 8 is a default setting of the computer 3 , or is set by the user through the management unit 3 .

The activation mode of the standby power saving system 1 is described as follows, but not limited thereto.

Mode 1: When the user inputs a power-on command to the display 4 and/or at least one peripheral device 5, the management unit 33 sends a first power-on command to the machine power control module to turn on the display 4 and/or at least one peripheral device 5 AC power 8.

Mode 2: When it is determined that the specific peripheral device 5 will be used, the user sets the peripheral device 5 to be turned on in the management unit 33, and the management unit 33 sends a second power-on command to the standby power control module 10 to turn on the specific peripheral device 5 AC power 8.

Mode 3: When receiving an input signal from the mouse 6 or the keyboard 7, the management unit 33 sends a third power-on command to the standby power control module 10 to turn on the AC power 8 of the display 4 or other devices.

Mode 4: When the AC power supply 8 of the computer 3, the display 4 and at least one peripheral device 5 is disconnected, the standby power control module 10 detects that the user presses the computer 3 switch button via the power switch button connection port 150, and the first logic The control unit 110 sends a control signal to a plurality of receiving modules 20 corresponding to the computer 3, the display 4 and at least one peripheral device 5 to turn on the AC power supply 8. At this time, the power supply unit 34 restores the standby power supply (standby) provided to the motherboard 31. power), the standby power control module 10 sends a power start signal through the motherboard connection port 160 to notify the motherboard 31, and the computer 3 enters the boot mode. The steps are detailed below.

Please refer to Fig. 3, it shows the step flowchart of the computer power start method of standby power saving system 1, and it comprises the following steps:

Step S31: providing a standby power control module 10, which is connected or set to the motherboard 31 of the computer 3;

Step S32: the standby power control module 10 detects that the computer switch button is pressed;

Step S33: the standby power control module 10 sends a control signal to the receiving module 20 arranged on the power line of the computer 3, and the receiving module 20 turns on the AC power supply 8 of the computer 3; and

Step S34: The standby power control module 10 sends a power start signal to the motherboard 31 to enter the boot mode.

Wherein when the receiving module 20 corresponding to the computer 3 turns on the AC power supply 8, the power supply 34 restores the standby power of the computer 3 (standby power).

Wherein, after the computer 3 is turned on, the AC power source 8 of the display 4 and the peripheral equipment 5 is turned on again.

In summary, monitor the current status of peripherals connected to the computer and the computer, computer, monitor or peripherals that are idle for a predetermined period of time, disconnect the computer and/or monitor and/or peripherals from AC power, and Reduce power consumption during standby time of these devices.

When the computer enters the shutdown mode, after the standby power control module detects that the computer is in the shutdown state, the standby power control module sends a control signal to multiple receiving modules corresponding to the computer, display and specific peripheral equipment, and disconnects the computer, display and specific peripheral equipment. AC power.

When the AC power of the computer, the display and at least one peripheral device is disconnected, the standby power control module detects that the user presses the computer switch button, and simultaneously turns on the AC power of the computer, the display and at least one peripheral device, and at the same time Restore DC voltage power to the computer.

The above descriptions are illustrative only, not restrictive. Any equivalent modifications or changes made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention shall be included in the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (25)

1. A standby power saving system, comprising: The standby power supply control module is connected with the computer or arranged on the motherboard of the computer to read bidirectional data and send at least one control signal; and At least one receiving module is arranged on the AC power line of at least one peripheral device and connected to the standby power control module to receive the control signal output by the standby power control module to turn on or off the AC power of the peripheral device. 2. The standby power saving system according to claim 1, wherein the standby power control module is built on the motherboard and integrated with the motherboard. 3. The standby power saving system according to claim 1, wherein the standby power control module is an adapter card installed on an expansion slot of the computer, and performs two-way data transmission with the motherboard of the computer. 4. The standby power saving system according to claim 3, wherein the standby power control module further comprises an interface unit, so that the standby power control module is connected to the motherboard through a communication line, and transmits a control signal sent from the computer to the The first logical control unit. 5. The standby power saving system according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein the standby power control module comprises: a power module, which provides power for the standby power control module when the AC power of the computer is disconnected; and The first logic control unit receives the control signal from the computer, and turns on or off the AC power of the corresponding peripheral device. 6 . The standby power saving system according to claim 5 , wherein when the computer is turned on, the power supply module is charged via the motherboard or the slot of the motherboard. 6 . 7. The standby power saving system according to claim 5, wherein the standby power control module further comprises a driving and receiving unit, which receives and amplifies the control signal output by the first logic control unit, and outputs the control signal to the corresponding the receiving module. 8. The standby power saving system according to claim 1, further comprising a management unit, which is a man-machine interface, providing a user administrator setting menu, allowing the user to control the overall standby power saving system according to the administrator setting menu Operates to turn on and off the AC power of the computer and/or the peripheral device. 9. The standby power saving system according to claim 8, wherein the management unit is installed in the computer in the form of an application program, and the management unit is used to determine whether the computer and the peripheral equipment are actually used, and according to the determination result or a user's command to send a control signal to the first logic control unit through the interface unit, so as to turn on or off the AC power of the corresponding device. 10. The standby power saving system according to claim 8, wherein the setting items of the administrator setting menu of the management unit include: Preset the computer to automatically shut down and disconnect its AC power after a specified period of time; select the peripheral to be AC powered; and Select the peripheral device to be disconnected from AC power, and set to automatically disconnect the peripheral device from AC power after a certain period of inactivity. 11. The standby power control system according to claim 1, wherein the receiving module comprises: A switch, one end of which is connected to the AC power supply, and the other end is connected to the corresponding computer or the peripheral device, and is used to turn on or off the AC of the power line connected to the receiving module by receiving the control signal of the standby power control module power supply. 12. The standby power saving system according to claim 11, wherein the receiving module further comprises a second logic control unit for monitoring the current of the device corresponding to the receiving module, and returning a detection signal to the computer. 13. The standby power saving system according to claim 1, further comprising at least one power control signal line, one end of which is connected to the standby power control module, and the other end is connected to the receiving module, providing the standby power control module with the The transmission path of the control signal of the receiving module. 14. The standby power saving system according to claim 8, wherein: When the user inputs a power-off command to the peripheral device through the management unit, the management unit sends the first power-off command to the standby power control module to cut off the AC power of the peripheral device; For the peripheral device that is idle within a predetermined time, the management unit sends a second power blocking command to the standby power control module to disconnect the AC power of the peripheral device; If the computer does not receive an input signal from the mouse or the keyboard within a predetermined time, the management unit sends a third power blocking command to the standby power control module to cut off the AC power of the peripheral device; and If the user sets the computer to be shut down within a certain period of time, the management unit sends a fourth power interruption command to the standby power control module to cut off the computer and the peripheral equipment's AC power. 15. The standby power saving system according to claim 8, wherein: When the user inputs a power-on command to the peripheral device, the management unit sends the first power-on command to the standby power control module to turn on the AC power of the peripheral device; When it is determined that a certain peripheral device will be used, the user sets the peripheral device to be turned on in the management unit, and the management unit generates a second power-on command to the standby power control module to turn on the AC power supply for the peripheral device ; When receiving an input signal from the mouse or the keyboard, the management unit sends the third power-on command to the standby power control module to turn on the AC power of the display; and When the AC power supply of the computer and the peripheral equipment is disconnected, the standby power control module detects that the power button of the computer is pressed by the user, and sends a control signal to the receiving modules corresponding to the computer and the peripheral equipment to turn on The AC power of the computer and the peripheral equipment is turned on to turn on the standby power of the motherboard, and then the motherboard sends a power start signal to the power supply to restore the input of the DC power. 16. The standby power control system according to claim 15, wherein the standby power control module further comprises: A power switch button connection port, one end of which is connected to the computer switch button, and the other end is connected to the first logic control unit to detect whether the computer switch button is pressed; and Mainboard connection port, one end is connected with the mainboard, and the other end is connected with the first logic control unit, when the receiving module corresponding to the computer turns on the AC power of the computer, the standby power control module is connected through the mainboard The port sends a power start signal to notify the motherboard to enter the boot mode. 17. The standby power control system according to any one of claims 1-4, 8-16, wherein the peripheral device comprises the computer and/or a display. 18. A computer power disconnection method for a standby power saving system, comprising the following steps: A standby power control module is provided, which is connected or arranged on the motherboard of the computer; the computer enters shutdown mode; The standby power control module detects that the computer is in a shutdown state; and The standby power control module sends a control signal to a receiving module corresponding to the computer and at least one peripheral device, and the receiving module cuts off the AC power of the computer and the peripheral device. 19. The computer power disconnection method of the standby power-saving system according to claim 18, wherein the standby power control module detects the signal of the expansion slot through the first logic control unit, and determines that the computer is in a shutdown state, and at this time the computer's The DC voltage supply has been disconnected. 20. The computer power disconnection method of the standby power saving system according to claim 18 or 19, wherein the peripheral device whose AC power is disconnected is an implicit setting of the computer, or is set by the user through the management unit . 21. A computer power starting method of a standby power saving system, when the AC power of a computer and at least one peripheral device is disconnected at the same time, the computer power starting method of the standby power saving system comprises the following steps: providing a standby power control module, which is connected or arranged on the motherboard of the computer; The standby power control module detects that the computer switch button is pressed; The standby power control module sends a control signal to the receiving module arranged on the power line of the computer to turn on the computer's AC power; and The standby power control module sends a power start signal to the mainboard to enter the boot mode. 22. The method for activating computer power in a standby power saving system according to claim 21, wherein when the receiving module corresponding to the computer turns on the AC power, the power supply turns on the standby power of the computer. 23. The computer power starting method of the standby power saving system according to claim 21, wherein when the computer switch button is pressed, the standby power control module connects the power switch button connection port connected with the computer switch button through one end , it is detected that the power button of the computer is pressed. 24. The computer power starting method of the standby power saving system according to claim 21 or 24, wherein the standby power control module sends the power start signal to the main board through a main board connection port connected to the main board at one end. 25. The computer power startup method of the standby power-saving system according to claim 21, wherein the standby power control module further includes a power supply module, which provides power for the standby power control module when the computer AC power is disconnected, when the computer is turned on After that, turn on the AC power of the peripheral device.

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