CN102681615A - Multifunctional computer - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a multifunctional computer. The computer has the functions of a set top box of a television and an ordinary PC (Personal Computer) through working in various different modes.

Description

Multi-action computer

Technical field

The present invention relates to a kind of multi-action computer.

Background technology

At present, cable TV network is turning to the HDTV signal, still; The price of HDTV STB is higher, and its price is near the price of low and middle-grade PC main frames, simultaneously; The function singleness of HDTV STB so just causes the cost performance of HDTV STB very poor.If the HDTV STB can have other function or pattern simultaneously, can do high its cost performance effectively and promote its popularization.

In addition; Present more existing television equipment based on PC (as: TV card, TV box etc.) perhaps can't carry out the authentification of user of digital cable TV, perhaps depends on the operating system of PC; Perhaps need an independently TV motherboard, all on function or cost, exist not enough.

In addition; Special-purpose game machines such as XBOX and Play Station are becoming the central apparatus that home entertaining is lived and transported; PC then has multifunctionality and dirigibility; In addition, the operating system that is similar to smart mobile phone has the simple and direct property of very strong use, but the desktop operating system not as general is perfect on compatible and function.If a machine is calculated machine and can be had the multiple systems pattern, many persons' advantage more than just can combining.

Summary of the invention

Below content of the present invention be divided into two types of schemes describe.

First kind scheme

The present invention is achieved in that a kind of multi-action computer, it is characterized in that; Can get at least two kinds of patterns behind this computer starting; These two kinds of patterns are respectively STB pattern and PC pattern, wherein, and under the STB pattern; This computing machine has the function of TV set-top box---and this computing machine can be connected with cable TV network and the TV signal that the user selectes sent to the output device that is connected; Wherein, under the PC pattern, this computing machine has the function of common PC---the application software of PC operating system and the various functions of supporting this PC operating system can be installed.

The present invention is achieved in that a kind of multi-action computer, it is characterized in that, can get at least two kinds of patterns behind this computer starting; Wherein, a kind of pattern is the STB pattern, under the STB pattern; This computing machine has the function of TV set-top box, and wherein, this computing machine moves different operating systems respectively under two kinds of patterns; Wherein, this computing machine has the interface of selecting different mode in mainboard, and the user can get into this interface and select start-up mode when starting computing machine; Perhaps, the user can select to get into different patterns with starter gear when starting this computing machine, perhaps; This computing machine has the function interface of selecting power on mode in the hard disk startup boot section of two kinds of mode commons, wherein, this shared hard disk startup boot section is the hard disk startup boot section that ad hoc being used to of this computing machine guides multisystem to start.

The present invention is achieved in that a kind of multi-action computer, it is characterized in that; Can get at least two kinds of patterns behind this computer starting, these two kinds of patterns are respectively STB pattern and PC pattern, wherein; Under the STB pattern, the function that this computing machine has a TV set-top box wherein, wherein; Under the PC pattern, this computing machine uses the standard personal computer input equipment that operation system interface is operated, and this standard personal computer input equipment comprises keyboard and mouse; Wherein, under the STB pattern, this computing machine can use hand-held remote control unit or handheld games handle or body induction game equipment that operation system interface is operated.

The present invention is achieved in that a kind of multi-action computer, it is characterized in that, can get at least two kinds of patterns behind this computer starting; These two kinds of patterns are respectively STB pattern and PC pattern, and wherein, under the STB pattern, this computing machine has the function of TV set-top box; Wherein, under the PC pattern, this computing machine uses and operates based on the operation system interface of window; Wherein, under the STB pattern, this computing machine uses and operates based on the operation system interface of graphical options.

The present invention is achieved in that a kind of multi-action computer, it is characterized in that; Can get at least three kinds of patterns behind this computer starting, these three kinds of patterns are respectively STB pattern, PC pattern and game machine pattern, wherein; Under the STB pattern; This computing machine has the function of TV set-top box---and this computing machine can be connected with cable TV network and the TV signal that the user selectes is sent to the output device that is connected, wherein, under the PC pattern; This computing machine has the function of common PC---the application software of PC operating system and the various functions of supporting this people computer operating system can be installed; Wherein, under the game machine pattern, this computing machine has the function of special-purpose game machine---can installation and operation be the Games Software of this computing machine customization.

The present invention is achieved in that a kind of multi-action computer, it is characterized in that; Can get at least two kinds of patterns behind this computer starting, these two kinds of patterns are respectively STB pattern and PC pattern, wherein; Under the STB pattern, this computing machine has the function of TV set-top box, and this computing machine can connect or install identity recognition device; CATV is served the provider and can be discerned this identity recognition device through cable TV network; Wherein, under the PC pattern, this computing machine has the function of common PC---the application software of PC operating system and the various functions of supporting this PC operating system can be installed.

Wherein, under the STB pattern, this computing machine can insert the digital cable TV service or based on the digital cable TV service of subscriber authorisation.Wherein, under the STB pattern, this computing machine can receive the digital cable TV signal.

Wherein, this computing machine can connect or install identity recognition device, and CATV is served the provider and can be discerned this identity recognition device through cable TV network.Wherein, serve the identification authentication of provider through CATV after to identity recognition device, the CATV service of this computing machine ability insertion authority.Wherein, said CATV service is the digital cable TV service.

Wherein, said identity recognition device is an IC-card.Wherein, this computing machine has and this IC-card corresponding interface.

Wherein, CATV is served the provider authentication of identity recognition device is based on right AES of key or digital signature.Wherein, key to be unsymmetrical key to or symmetric key right.

Wherein, under the STB pattern, this computing machine has the function of TV set-top box---and this computing machine can be connected with cable TV network and the TV signal that the user selectes sent to the output device that is connected.

Wherein, under the PC pattern, this computing machine has the function of common PC---the application software of PC operating system and the various functions of supporting this PC operating system can be installed.

Wherein, said PC operating system is can be in the operating system that possesses installation and operation on the computing machine of PC standard hardware configuration.Wherein, PC operating system can installation and operation on the PC of different hardware configurations.Wherein, the performance of this Hardware configuration meets the minimum hardware demand of this operating system.

Wherein, the Windows that comprises of said PC operating system and based on the operating system of Linux.Wherein, said PC operating system is multiple task operating system.

Wherein, said PC operating system has following function at least: the application software of installation and operation difference in functionality, hard disk resource management, memory management, process scheduling, multiple task management, network connection, user management and mandate etc.Wherein, the application software of difference in functionality comprises at least: word processor, electrical form software, mapping software, picture and audio frequency and video playout software, Internet-browser, virus killing and fire wall, Games Software or the like.

Wherein, under the game machine pattern, this computing machine has the function of special-purpose game machine---can installation and operation be the Games Software of this computing machine customization.

Wherein, this computing machine has the function of CATV high definition STB under the STB pattern.Wherein, this computing machine can receive the CATV high-definition signal and to the standard high-definition signal of display device output 1080P under the STB pattern.

Wherein, two of this computing machine kinds of patterns are respectively STB pattern and PC pattern.

Wherein, under the STB pattern or under the game machine pattern, this computing machine can get into the customization operations system into this computing machine dedicated custom.

Wherein, the customization operations system of this computing machine is this computing machine specialized designs and optimization.Wherein, this customization operations system can not be common to other PC different with this computing machine.Can lack partial function when perhaps, this customization operations system is used to other PC different with this computing machine.Can lose performance when perhaps, this customization operations system is used to other PCs of different configurations.Wherein, different with this computing machine be meant different with the configuration of this computing machine.

Wherein, this computing machine installed software or software version under the game machine pattern is exclusively used in this customization operations system.This computing machine can not be installed the non-software version that is exclusively used in the customization operations system under the game machine pattern.

Wherein, installed software or recreation are the versions for the special use of this computing machine customization under the game machine pattern of this computing machine.Wherein, can only installation and operation be the software of this computing machine customization or the specific versions of recreation in the customization operations system of this computing machine.

Wherein, the main interface of the customization operations system of this computing machine is based on the interface of graphical options.Can show executable function with the mode of arranged side by side or tandem in the operation interface of graphical options.The operation interface and the operation interface of common TV STB that comprise the smart mobile phone such as operation interface, IPhone, Android of game machines such as Xbox, PS3 based on the interface of graphical options.With the pattern manipulation interface of different are based on based on the interface of graphical options window, be Windows and based on the desktop office operating system of Linux based on the typical case of the pattern manipulation interface of window.

Wherein, can show executable function with the mode of arranged side by side or tandem in the main interface of the customization operations system of this computing machine.

Wherein, mode arranged side by side is meant that the difference in functionality option is presented in the same page, and at this moment main interface is a page, and wherein, the mode of tandem is meant that the difference in functionality option is presented in the continuous different pages, and at this moment main interface is made up of a plurality of pages.

Wherein, this computing machine can use hand-held remote control unit or handheld games handle that the customization operations system interface is operated under the STB pattern.Wherein, this computing machine can also use body induction game equipment that the customization operations system interface is operated under the STB pattern.Wherein, body induction game equipment specially refers to carry out apparatus operating through induction user's body posture and action, for example: the kinect equipment of Microsoft.

Wherein, under the PC pattern, this computing machine uses the standard personal computer input equipment that the PC operation system interface is operated, and this standard personal computer input equipment comprises keyboard and mouse.

Wherein, the user can use same hand-held remote control unit that the operation interface of operation interface under the STB pattern of this computing machine and the operating system under the PC pattern is operated.Wherein, this hand-held remote control unit is operated in hand held by the user.Wherein, the user does not need just can operate this hand-held remote control unit by other any object surfaces.Wherein, this hand-held remote control unit is a Digiplex.Wherein, this hand-held remote control unit is not a wireless mouse that only has the standard mouse function.

Wherein, described operation interface to the operating system under the PC pattern is operated at least and is comprised: move the application program of installing under this computer operating system.Wherein, the operation interface of the operating system under the PC pattern is operated also comprised: set up applications under this operating system.Wherein, the operation interface under the described STB pattern is operated at least and is comprised: under set-top box functionality, select different television channels.Wherein, the user can use this hand-held remote control unit to play Online Video or CD video.

Wherein, the user can use same hand-held remote control unit that the operation interface under the different mode of this computing machine is operated.Perhaps, the user can use same hand-held remote control unit or same game paddle or same set of keyboard and mouse that the operation interface under the different mode of this computing machine is operated.

Wherein, the user can use same hand-held remote control unit or same game paddle or same set of keyboard and mouse that the operation interface of operation interface under the STB pattern of this computing machine and the operating system under the PC pattern is operated.

Wherein, the user can use during this computing machine is operated as follows one of same hand-held remote control unit or same game paddle or same set of keyboard and mouse, several or whole: run application in set up applications, the operating system under the PC pattern in start, shutdown, the operating system under the PC pattern, select different television channels under the STB pattern, play Online Video, play the CD video, on this computing machine, carry out user's login or authentication, the browse network page or the like.

Wherein, this computing machine is in the application software of can installation and operation under the PC pattern supporting the not attributive function of the operating system under this PC pattern.

Wherein, the hardware of this computing machine comprises mainboard, CPU, GPU, internal memory, hard disk, power supply and cabinet at least.Wherein, the hardware of this computing machine also comprises CD-ROM drive.Wherein, the peripheral hardware of this computing machine can comprise: hand-held remote control unit, keyboard, mouse, game paddle or the like.Wherein, this computing machine can connect display device, and perhaps, this computing machine can also comprise display device.

Wherein, the video interface of this computing machine with a plurality of different systems can be used to connect different display devices.

Wherein, the vision signal of this computing machine need show through the display device that is connected.Wherein, after this computing machine connected display device, the user could use the vision signal of this computing machine.Wherein, this display device is the external display device separate with this computing machine.Wherein, this display device and this computing machine have separate cabinet, and this display device and this computing machine are not integrated in the same cabinet.Wherein, this external display device and this computing machine are through the mutual communication of wired or wireless mode.Wherein, this computing machine itself does not comprise or the not integrated display device that is used for outputting video signal, but this computing machine can comprise or the integrated display device that is used for non-productive operation and display working condition.Wherein, the vision signal of this computing machine comprise at least following one or more: the application program runnable interface under the television image of exporting under the set-top box functionality, computer operating system operation interface, the computer operating system, CD video pictures, Online Video picture or the like.Wherein, this computing machine can only use the function that does not need video when not connecting external display device, as: play CD music, network on-hook are downloaded or the like.

Wherein, the hardware of this computing machine comprises CPU, internal memory and hard disk at least.

Wherein, the CPU of this computing machine, internal memory and hard disk are separate hardware componenies.

Wherein, integrated catv communication module on the mainboard of this computing machine.Wherein, this module is connected with the CATV interface.Wherein, this module can receive the digital cable TV signal.Wherein, this computing machine can carry out communication through this module and CATV service side.

Wherein, the catv communication module of this computing machine is obtained TV signal and is handled from cable TV network, and the catv communication module mails to CPU with TV signal or GPU decodes and export through the audio-video interface on the mainboard then.

Wherein, this computer run shared identical mainboard under different mode.Wherein, this computer run is at different mode shared identical CPU of following time.Wherein, this computer run shared identical direct supply under different mode.Wherein, this computer run shared identical internal memory under different mode.

Wherein, this computing machine has only a mainboard.Wherein, this computing machine has only a CPU.Wherein, this computing machine has only a direct supply.

Wherein, the mainboard of this computing machine be for the customization of this computing machine with special use.Wherein, the video card of this computing machine or display chip be for the customization of this computing machine with special use.

Wherein, this computing machine need not be introduced into the hard disk startup boot section of PC pattern when starting entering STB pattern.Wherein, this computing machine does not need any data of the hard disk startup boot section of PC pattern when starting entering STB pattern.Wherein, when this computing machine does not have operating system under the PC pattern, also can starter motor top box pattern.

Wherein, this computing machine does not need to start earlier the another kind of pattern that gets into when starting a kind of pattern of entering.

Wherein, this computing machine need not be introduced into the hard disk startup boot section of the operating system of another kind of pattern when starting a kind of pattern of entering.Read the data in diverse hard-disc storage space when wherein, this computing machine starts respectively under two kinds of patterns.Wherein, two of this computing machine kinds of patterns are used separate different hard disk startup boot section.This mode is different with windows dual system Starting mode with present Linux, and two different desktop operating systems must be when starting be used to select the operating system that starts through the hard disk startup boot section of one of them operating system in the computing machine that two desktop operating systems start.

All first hard disk startup boot section from the customization operations system began to start when wherein, this computing machine started at every turn.Wherein, two of this computing machine kinds of also shared same hard disk startup of pattern boot sections.This mode is identical with windows dual system Starting mode with present Linux: the startup vectoring information of the operating system in the hard disk startup boot section under the in store pattern is comprising again in the log-on data of this operating system starting the selection that guides another operating system and quoting.

Wherein, this computing machine is when any data of the operating system that does not have the PC pattern and its hard disk startup boot section, and this computing machine also can starter motor top box pattern.

Wherein, The in store function interface that can select power on mode during the starting up in the storage space of this computing machine outside PC pattern employed hard-disc storage space and hard disk startup boot section; Wherein, this function interface can also have the function choosing-item of restoring system.

Wherein, This computing machine has the function interface of selecting different power on mode in mainboard, perhaps, this computing machine has the function interface of selecting different power on mode in the hard disk startup boot section of two kinds of mode commons; Perhaps; The user can select to get into different patterns with starter gear when starting this computing machine, wherein, the user can get into this function interface and select start-up mode when starting computing machine; Wherein, this shared hard disk startup boot section is the hard disk startup boot section that ad hoc being used to of this computing machine guides multisystem to start.Wherein, this hard disk startup boot section is not the startup boot section of the operating system under a kind of pattern of this computing machine.Wherein, the mainboard of this computing machine comprises ROM read-only memory or the flash memory of installing on mainboard and the mainboard.

Wherein, this computing machine can only start entering at one time and be operated among a kind of pattern in said two kinds of patterns.

Wherein, this computing machine uses different operating systems under two kinds of patterns.Wherein, two of this computing machine kinds of patterns can start guiding from different hard disk startup boot sections.

Wherein, the operating system of this computing machine under two kinds of patterns is separate operating system.

Wherein, But this computing machine all will be introduced into same hard disk startup boot section the operating system code that common storage is not used on hard disk when under two kinds of patterns, starting; Can not get into same hard disk startup boot section when perhaps, this computing machine starts and do not have the operating system code that common storage is used on hard disk under two kinds of patterns.

Wherein, this computing machine uses different hard-disc storage spaces under said two patterns.Wherein, the data of operating system, application program and the startup boot section under two of this computing machine patterns are kept at respectively in the different hard-disc storage spaces.Wherein, this computing machine can use separate two different hard disks respectively under said two patterns.

Wherein, user's operating system of PC pattern of can installing or reset.

Wherein, the operating system under the PC pattern can be the prepackage or by user installation, wherein, the customization operations system of this computing machine must pre-install.Wherein, the user can't install the customization operations system voluntarily.Perhaps, this computing machine has all been pre-installed operating system under two kinds of patterns, and this computing machine has been preserved the Mirror Info of operating system in hard disk or CD or other medium, and this computing machine can recover two kinds of pattern to prepackage states with Mirror Info.

Wherein, this computing machine does not have the authority rewriting to be used to store the hard-disc storage space of customization operations system under the PC pattern or does not have authority to rewrite customization operations system employed hard-disc storage space.Wherein, rewriting comprises that finger changes, writes, deletes and formats or the like.

Wherein, when the operating system of the PC pattern of this computing machine is installed, resets, is provided with or deleted, get into STB pattern and the not influence of customization operations system interface to starting.

Wherein, this computing machine still can start the STB pattern that gets into after operating arbitrarily under the PC pattern.The operating system of PC pattern and customization operations system stores are in two separate hardware.

Wherein, this computing machine reset operating system in one mode can be to not influence of the startup of another kind of pattern.

Wherein, this computing machine need not to get into the PC pattern just can play CD video or Online Video or above both.

Wherein, the specific function of the STB pattern of this computing machine also comprises and plays the CD video or play Online Video or play above both function.

Wherein, the hard disk of this computing machine is the equipment with hard disk function, comprises that common magnetic disc formula hard disk, electronics solid state hard disk, flash memory and other have the equipment of hard disk function.Wherein, the hard disk of this computing machine is a mass memory unit, and its capacity is greater than 15G.For example: as IPAD, this computing machine can adopt the flash memory of 64G capacity as hard disk.

Wherein, the user can not influence the storage space of the customization operations system that preserves this computing machine in the operation of this computing machine, that is to say that the storage space at the customization operations system place of this computing machine can be anti-that rewrite or read-only.Wherein, the user can not destroy the normal startup that this customization operations system can not influence this customization operations system yet in any application software of operation and installation that the customization operations system interface carries out.

Wherein, this computer run is in one mode the time, can switch or restart under the another kind of pattern through the operation on the operation system interface.

Wherein, this computing machine can also have other pattern beyond two kinds of patterns.

Must restart when wherein, this computing machine is from a kind of mode switch to another kind of pattern or login or nullify all application programs that current login or shutoff operation system move again.Wherein, restart and be meant from mainboard or hard disk startup boot section and restart.

Wherein, the operating system of this computing machine under two kinds of patterns is different.Wherein, this computing machine can be distinguished the separate operating system of installation and operation under two kinds of patterns.

Wherein, a kind of pattern of this computing machine is not the interface that operates in an application program under the another kind of pattern.

Wherein, described output device comprises: televisor, display, sound equipment or the like.

Second type of scheme

The present invention realizes like this; A kind of multi-functional computing machine; It is characterized in that the hardware of this computing machine comprises CPU, internal memory, mainboard, hard disk and CD-ROM drive at least, wherein; This computing machine is equipped with computer operating system---the user can be on this computer operating system the installation and operation application software; The user can use this computer internet and running game, and simultaneously, this computing machine has the function of CATV set-top-box---and this computing machine can be connected with cable TV network and the TV signal that the user selectes sent to the external display device that is connected; Wherein, the user can use same hand-held remote control unit that this computer operating system operation interface and CATV set-top-box operation interface are operated.

The present invention realizes like this; A kind of multi-functional computing machine; It is characterized in that the hardware of this computing machine comprises CPU, internal memory, mainboard, hard disk and CD-ROM drive at least, wherein; This computing machine is equipped with computer operating system---the user can be on this computer operating system the installation and operation application software; The user can use this computer internet and running game, and simultaneously, this computing machine has the function of CATV set-top-box---and this computing machine can be connected with cable TV network and the TV signal that the user selectes sent to the external display device that is connected.

The present invention realizes like this; A kind of multi-functional computing machine; It is characterized in that this computing machine is equipped with computer operating system---the user can be on this computer operating system the installation and operation application software, the user can use this computer internet and running game; Simultaneously; This computing machine has the function of CATV set-top-box---and this computing machine can be connected with cable TV network and the TV signal that the user selectes is sent to the external display device that is connected, and wherein, the user can use same hand-held remote control unit that this computer operating system operation interface and CATV set-top-box operation interface are operated.

The present invention realizes like this; A kind of multi-functional computing machine; It is characterized in that this computing machine is equipped with computer operating system---the user can be on this computer operating system the installation and operation application software, the user can use this computer internet and running game; Simultaneously, this computing machine has the function of CATV set-top-box---and this computing machine can be connected with cable TV network and the TV signal that the user selectes sent to the external display device that is connected.

The present invention is achieved in that a kind of multi-functional computing machine, it is characterized in that; The hardware of this computing machine comprises CPU, internal memory, mainboard, hard disk and CD-ROM drive at least; Wherein, this computing machine also is equipped with computer operating system---the user can be on this computer operating system the installation and operation application software, the user can use this computer internet and running game; Wherein, the user can use a hand-held remote control unit that this computer operating system operation interface is operated.

Wherein, the user can be on this computer operating system the application software of installation and operation third party exploitation.

Wherein, the user can use this computer operating system to move this application software at installation application software on the hard disk and under this computer operating system.

Wherein, the hardware of this computing machine comprises CPU, internal memory, mainboard, hard disk and CD-ROM drive at least.

Wherein, the user can use same hand-held remote control unit that computer operating system operation interface and CATV set-top-box operation interface are operated.Wherein, this hand-held remote control unit is operated in hand held by the user.Wherein, the user does not need just can operate this hand-held remote control unit by other any object surfaces.Wherein, this hand-held remote control unit is a Digiplex.Wherein, this hand-held remote control unit is not a wireless mouse that only has the standard mouse function.

Wherein, described this computer operating system operation interface is operated at least comprises: move the application program of installing under this computer operating system.Wherein, the computer operating system operation interface is operated also comprised: set up applications under this computer operating system.Wherein, described CATV set-top-box operation interface is operated at least and is comprised: under set-top box functionality, select different television channels.Wherein, the user can use this hand-held remote control unit to play Online Video or CD video.

Wherein, the user can use same hand-held remote control unit that the operation interface under the difference in functionality of this computing machine is operated.Perhaps, the user can use same hand-held remote control unit or same game paddle or same set of keyboard and mouse that the operation interface under the difference in functionality of this computing machine is operated.

Wherein, the user can use same hand-held remote control unit or same game paddle or same set of keyboard and mouse that computer operating system operation interface and CATV set-top-box operation interface are operated.

Wherein, the user can use during this computing machine is operated as follows one of same hand-held remote control unit or same game paddle or same set of keyboard and mouse, several or whole: start, shutdown, set up applications under the computer operating system, run application under the computer operating system, select different television channels under the set-top box functionality, play Online Video, play the CD video, on this computing machine, carry out user's login or authentication, the browse network page or the like.

Wherein, under computer operating system or in the application program of computer operating system, the user can use game paddle or the keyboard and mouse control input equipment as this computing machine.

Wherein, this computing machine has the function of CATV set-top-box---and this computing machine can be connected with cable TV network and the TV signal that the user selectes sent to the external display device that is connected.

Wherein, this computing machine can insert the digital cable TV service or based on the digital cable TV service of subscriber authorisation.Wherein, this computing machine can receive the digital cable TV signal.Wherein, this computing machine can receive the digital high-definition cable TV signal.

Wherein, this computing machine can connect or install identity recognition device, and CATV is served the provider and can be discerned this identity recognition device through cable TV network.Wherein, serve the identification authentication of provider through CATV after to identity recognition device, the CATV service of this computing machine ability insertion authority.Wherein, said CATV service is the digital cable TV service.

Wherein, said identity recognition device is an IC-card.Wherein, this computing machine has and this IC-card corresponding interface.

Wherein, CATV is served the provider authentication of identity recognition device is based on right AES of key or digital signature.Wherein, key to be unsymmetrical key to or symmetric key right.

Wherein, this computing machine is equipped with computer operating system---the user can be on this computer operating system the installation and operation application software, the user can use this computer internet and running game.The application software of the various functions of supporting this computer operating system wherein, can be installed on this computer operating system.

Wherein, this computer operating system can be based on Windows or based on the computer operating system of Linux or other type.Wherein, said computer operating system is the multitask computer operating system.

Wherein, this computer operating system has following function at least: the application software of installation and operation difference in functionality, hard disk resource management, memory management are connected with network.Wherein, said computer operating system also should have following function: process scheduling, multiple task management, user management and mandate etc.Wherein, the application software of difference in functionality comprises at least: word processor, picture and audio frequency and video playout software, Internet-browser, virus killing and fire wall, Games Software or the like.Wherein, the application software of difference in functionality also should comprise: electrical form software and mapping software.

Wherein, this computer operating system is the customization operations system for this computing machine customization.Wherein, this computer operating system is the special-purpose computer operating system of this computing machine.

Wherein, this computer operating system comprises set-top box functionality, and perhaps, the operating system of this computer operating system and set-top box functionality is separate or different operating systems.

Wherein, this computer operating system operation interface comprises the set top box operations interface, and perhaps, the two is separate operation interface.

Wherein, This computer operation interface is exactly the operation interface of this computer operating system; Perhaps; This computer operation interface comprises this computer operating system operation interface and set-top box functionality operation interface, and perhaps, this computer operation interface comprises computer operating system operation interface, set top box operations interface and function selecting interface.

Wherein, this computer operating system is kept in the mainboard of this computing machine or in the hard disk or be kept at simultaneously in mainboard and the hard disk.

Wherein, the operating system of this set top box operations interface and set-top box functionality is kept in the mainboard.

Wherein, the function selecting interface saving is in the mainboard of this computing machine, and the user can get into this function selecting interface and select to use set-top box functionality or select to get into this computer operating system when starting computing machine.

Wherein, the mainboard of this computing machine comprises ROM read-only memory or the flash memory of installing on mainboard and the mainboard.

Wherein, be provided with, can get into computer operating system operation interface or set top box operations interface or function selecting interface or other function operations interface behind this computer booting according to different concrete implementations or different users.

Wherein, this computer operating system operation interface is the unified operation interface that combines with this set top box operations interface, or one of them operation interface comprises another operation interface, or separate operation interface.

Wherein, can not restart this computing machine and directly get into the set top box operations interface, perhaps, can not restart this computing machine and directly get into this computer operating system operation interface from the STB operation interface from this computer operating system operation interface.

Wherein, this computer operation interface is based on the interface of graphical options.Can show executable function with the mode of arranged side by side or tandem in the operation interface of graphical options.The operation interface and the operation interface of common TV STB that comprise the smart mobile phones such as operation interface, IPhone and Android of PS3 game machine based on the interface of graphical options.With the pattern manipulation interface of different are based on based on the interface of graphical options window, be Windows and based on the desktop office operating system of Linux based on the typical case of the pattern manipulation interface of window.

Wherein, can show executable function with the mode of arranged side by side or tandem in this computer operation interface.

Wherein, mode arranged side by side is meant that the difference in functionality option is presented in the same page, and at this moment main interface is a page, and wherein, the mode of tandem is meant that the difference in functionality option is presented in the continuous different pages, and at this moment main interface is made up of a plurality of pages.

Wherein, this computing machine can use hand-held remote control unit or handheld games handle or body induction game equipment that this computer operation interface is operated.Wherein, body induction game equipment specially refers to carry out apparatus operating through induction user's body posture and action, for example: the kinect equipment of Microsoft.

Wherein, this computing machine can use the standard personal computer input equipment that this computer operating system operation interface is operated, and this standard personal computer input equipment comprises keyboard and mouse.

Wherein, the vision signal of this computing machine need show through the external display device that is connected.Wherein, after this computing machine connected external display device, the user could use the vision signal of this computing machine.Wherein, this external display device and this computing machine have separate cabinet, and this external display device and this computing machine are not integrated in the same cabinet.Wherein, this external display device and this computing machine are through the mutual communication of wired or wireless mode.Wherein, this computing machine itself does not comprise or the not integrated display device that is used for outputting video signal, but this computing machine can comprise or the integrated display device that is used for non-productive operation and display working condition.Wherein, the vision signal of this computing machine comprise at least following one or more: the application program runnable interface under the television image of exporting under the set-top box functionality, computer operating system operation interface, the computer operating system, CD video pictures, Online Video picture or the like.Wherein, this computing machine can only use the function that does not need video when not connecting external display device, as: play CD music, network on-hook are downloaded or the like.

Wherein, the video interface of this computing machine with a plurality of different systems can be used to connect different display devices.

Wherein, the hardware of this computing machine comprises mainboard, CPU, GPU, internal memory, hard disk, CD-ROM drive, power supply and cabinet at least.Wherein, the peripheral hardware of this computing machine can comprise: hand-held remote control unit, keyboard, mouse, game paddle or the like.

Wherein, the CPU of this computing machine, internal memory and hard disk are separate hardware componenies.Wherein, the display chip of this computing machine and CPU are separate.Wherein, this display chip is not integrated in the board chip set.

Wherein, integrated catv communication module on the mainboard of this computing machine.Wherein, this module is connected with the CATV interface.Wherein, this module can receive the digital cable TV signal.Wherein, this computing machine can carry out communication through this module and CATV service side.

Wherein, the catv communication module of this computing machine is obtained TV signal and is handled from cable TV network, and the catv communication module mails to CPU with TV signal or GPU decodes and export through the audio-video interface on the mainboard then.

Wherein, this computer run is at distinct program and difference in functionality shared identical mainboard of following time.Wherein, this computer run is at distinct program and difference in functionality shared identical CPU of following time.Wherein, this computer run is at distinct program and difference in functionality shared identical direct supply of following time.

Wherein, this computing machine has only a mainboard.Wherein, this computing machine has only a CPU.Wherein, this computing machine has only a direct supply.

Wherein, the hard disk of this computing machine is the equipment with hard disk function, comprises that common magnetic disc formula hard disk, electronics solid state hard disk, flash memory and other have the equipment of hard disk function.Wherein, the hard disk of this computing machine is a mass memory unit, and its capacity is greater than 15G.For example: as IPAD, this computing machine can adopt the flash memory of 64G capacity as hard disk.

Wherein, this computing machine boot of preserving on can be by mainboard when starting starts guiding.

Wherein, this computing machine can not be introduced into the hard disk startup boot section of computer operating system when starting the entering set-top box functionality.

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Fig. 1 is a kind of typical configuration schematic diagram of following examples 1 described multi-action computer,

Fig. 2 is a kind of typical configuration schematic diagram of following examples 5 described multi-action computers,

Fig. 3 is a kind of typical configuration schematic diagram of following examples 6 described multi-action computers.

Embodiment

Embodiment 1

In the present embodiment, this multi-action computer has three kinds of mode of operations altogether, is respectively PC pattern, STB pattern and game machine pattern.

The operating system of this multi-action computer under above three kinds of patterns is all pre-installed; For example: the operating system under the PC pattern is the Windows7 home basic of OEM version; Operating system under the STB pattern is to use the customization operations system of linux kernel, and the operating system under the game machine pattern is based on the customization operations system of Linux core+OPENGL interface.Perhaps; Operating system under the PC pattern is the desktop operating system of Linux core; Operating system under the STB pattern is to be the ease of Use system of set-top box functionality customization, and the operating system under the game machine pattern is based on the customization operations system of Linux core+Directx interface.

In the present embodiment, the operating system of this multi-action computer under PC pattern and game machine pattern is kept in the hard disk, and the operating system of the STB pattern of this computing machine is kept at (for example: in the ROM storer on the mainboard) in the mainboard.

The Hardware configuration of this multi-action computer can adopt typical PC configuration a: CPU (Intel or AMD), mainboard, one group of internal memory, high-performance video card, two hard disks, power supply, DVD drive and one group of peripheral hardware (hand-held remote control unit, keyboard, mouse, game paddle or the like).

Wherein, this multi-action computer also has the digital cable TV user IC-card interface of standard, and the user can insert this interface with user's IC-card of CATV service side distribution.CATV service square tube is crossed identity and the authorization conditions that user's IC-card is verified the user, in the digital cable TV service of user through this computing machine ability insertion authority after the authentication of CATV service side.

Wherein, except that in one independently the high-performance video card, this computing machine can also have another piece plate and carry video card and be exclusively used in the underload task on mainboard.For example: this computer operation carries the processing that video card is used for TV signal at STB pattern use of following time plate; This computer operation uses independent video card to be used for 3D recreation video card in game machine pattern following time, and this computer operation is identical with two video card notebook computers in PC pattern following time---and can select independent video card of use or plate carry video card according to loading condition intelligently.

Wherein, this computing machine has high load capacity and two kinds of two kinds of duties of underload, and this computing machine can be selected operating conditions intelligently according to working load.For example: under different load, use different video cards, perhaps, CPU gets into low pressure energy-saving mode or the like under low load condition.

Wherein, the mainboard of this multi-action computer is integrated with the digital cable TV module, and this module is responsible for the communication that computing machine and CATV are served the provider.

Wherein, this multi-action computer can also be realized the function such as collection, timed recording, picture-in-picture to television video under the STB pattern.

This multi-action computer is at this three kinds of patterns use of following time identical a cover CPU, mainboard, internal memory, video card, power supply and CD-ROM drive.This multi-action computer uses different hard disks respectively under PC pattern and game machine pattern.

In the mainboard of this multi-action computer, storing a start guiding interface, when the user starts shooting for the first time or when the user carried out specific start operation, this multi-action computer can at first get into and guide the interface.On the guiding interface, the user can select to get into PC pattern, STB pattern or game machine pattern.

Wherein, when the user had selected power on mode in start first after, user's selection can be recorded in the mainboard.When this multi-action computer is restarted, the pattern that this multi-action computer can get into last time automatically start is got into and can not show start guiding interface.Wherein, the user can select to start and get into different patterns or get into the guiding interface through the specific start operation or the button of starting shooting.

This multi-action computer has the function of CATV high definition STB under the STB pattern, the user can output on the televisor through standard television signal and the HDTV signal of this multi-action computer with cable TV network.

The game machine pattern of this multi-action computer has outside the function of installation, unloading and running game.Also have DVD playing back film music, play online film music, show photo album, chat on line, shopping online and function such as browse web sites; Arranged side by side demonstration and the function that have of above difference in functionality in the main interface at this game machine interface has branch stand interface, and the user can operate and select different functions with hand-held remote controller or game paddle in the interface.

Wherein, the user will get into the sub-interface of recreation after " recreation " option is selected at game machine master interface, and the user can select to carry out different options such as " recreation is installed ", " running game ", " unloading recreation ", " download games " in this sub-interface.Wherein, the current recreation that can move is included in " running game " option, and the user can therefrom select operation.

Wherein, The PC pattern of this multi-action computer also can have a key restore funcitons; When the user select to carry out a key restore funcitons on this guiding interface, this multi-action computer can according in hard disk or the system image that stores in the CD system under the PC pattern recovered or covered.Wherein, the user can use the operating system under the key restore funcitons refitting PC pattern, also can under the PC pattern, reinstall and the preloaded system different operating systems.

Wherein, this multi-action computer has two independently hard disks, and hard disk can be magnetic disc formula hard disk or electronics solid state hard disk or flash memory.In hard disk, the operating system of the PC pattern of this multi-action computer is used another hard disk to the customization operations system stores of the game machine pattern of this multi-action computer therein.

Wherein, the employed hard disk of system image of a key restore funcitons of the PC pattern of this multi-action computer has operation protection and authority restriction, and the user can't directly operate this hard disk firmly.

Wherein, The user can not change the customization operations system under STB pattern or the game machine pattern in the operation under the PC pattern, has both made the user under the PC pattern, hard disk carried out format and subregion again, can not influence the customization operations system yet; Wherein, If the customization operations system share the PC pattern hard disk and storing therein recreation or other data, these data can change or lose, but the customization operations system can not be affected and can normally start.

Wherein, this multi-action computer is in PC pattern following time, and---keyboard or mouse or both are together---operates operation system interface must to use the PC standard input device.Wherein, This multi-action computer is in STB pattern or game machine pattern following time; Then can use hand-held remote controller or game paddle or keyboard or mouse that operation system interface is operated; Wherein, when playing, then can select for use different game operation equipment such as game paddle, keyboard and mouse or body sensing apparatus to operate.

Wherein, this multi-action computer has the video interface and the COBBAIF of cable TV network interface, HDTV interface, a plurality of USB interface, cable LAN interface, infrared interface, blue tooth interface, a plurality of different systems.Wherein, the cable TV network interface is used to connect cable TV network, and the HDTV interface is used to connect HDTV.Wherein, blue tooth interface can be used for Wireless Keyboard, wireless mouse, hand-held remote controller and wireless game pads etc.Wherein, infrared interface can be used for hand-held remote controller.Wherein, USB interface can be used to connect various input equipments and external data storage device or the like.Wherein, the video interface of a plurality of different systems can be used to connect different display devices---for example large-screen liquid crystal display television and computer monitor.

Wherein, this multi-action computer has powerful display chip GPU, and supports polarized light formula, initiatively fast gate-type and bore hole formula 3D display system.

Wherein, the user can also carry out internet game under the game machine pattern of this multi-action computer.

Embodiment 2

The difference of present embodiment and embodiment 1 is: the same hard disk of the common use of two operating systems of PC pattern of this multi-action computer and game machine pattern; Dual mode is arranged when using same hard disk; A kind of is to reach the result of use identical with above embodiment one through fixed space that the hard disk control mode monopolizes game machine customization operations system to use this hard disk is set; Under this mode; Operation under the PC operator scheme can not influence the hard drive space that game machine customization operations system monopolizes use; Another kind of then be shared identical hard drive space, the operation when shared same space under the PC pattern may influence game machine customization operations system, at this moment can recover the customization operations system with the stochastic system CD.

Under the situation of said shared hard drive space, can stipulate or customize with technological means: under the PC pattern, the user can not format hard disk totally, and the user can only use a key to recover the refitting system and other operating system can not be installed in the present embodiment.Like this, just avoided influence to game machine customization operations system.Same, can also customize with technological means: can't change or delete the information that game machine customization operations system or STB customization operations system preserve under the PC pattern on shared or non-shared hard drive space.Like this, just can guarantee under the STB pattern or the data of preserving under the game machine pattern can not be destroyed under the PC pattern.Perhaps; Under the situation of shared hard drive space; Present embodiment also can not adopt above ways to restrain and provide the system recovery CD, and the user is with recovering directly recovery system subregion of CD, comprising PC pattern operating system and the customization operations system in this subregion prepackage.

Embodiment 3

In the present embodiment, this multi-action computer has only PC pattern and these two kinds of mode of operations of STB pattern, and this multi-action computer has only a hard disk.Other embodiment of present embodiment is identical with above embodiment 1 or embodiment 2.

Embodiment 4

Present embodiment is with the different of above 3 embodiment: in the present embodiment, several different modes of this computing machine are operated under the same operating system.

The computer operating system of this computing machine is the customization operations system of prepackage, for example: the operating system that is based on the Linux core.

In the present embodiment, this operation system of computer is kept among the ROM that the mainboard plate carries, and this operation system of computer comprises PC pattern and STB pattern at least.

During this computer starting, carry the ROM from the mainboard plate and to start the operating system, this multi-functional computing machine at first gets into the main interface of operating system.On main interface, the user can select different application or entering STB mode interface or the entering dvd playback interface under the operation system or get into the Online Video broadcast interface or get into other function interface.Wherein, application program comprises: Internet-browser, recreation, QQ or the like.Wherein, when the user ran application, this computing machine also can load corresponding driving program, anti-virus software and fire wall or the like as required.

The Hardware configuration of this multi-functional computing machine can adopt typical PC configuration: CPU, mainboard, one group of internal memory, high-performance video card, hard disk, power supply, DVD drive and one group of peripheral hardware (hand-held remote control unit, keyboard, mouse, game paddle or the like).

Wherein, the mainboard of this multi-functional computing machine is integrated with the digital cable TV module, and this module is responsible for the communication that computing machine and CATV are served the provider.

Wherein, the digital cable TV user IC-card interface that this multi-functional computing machine also has standard, the user can insert this interface with user's IC-card of CATV service side distribution.CATV service square tube is crossed identity and the authorization conditions that user's IC-card is verified the user, in the digital cable TV service of user through this computing machine ability insertion authority after the authentication of CATV service side.

Wherein, except one independently the high-performance video card, this computing machine can also have another piece plate and carry video card and be exclusively used in the underload task on mainboard.For example: this computer operation uses plate to carry the processing that video card is used for TV signal in set-top box functionality following time, and this computing machine is identical with two video card notebook computers when the following application program of operation computer operating system---can carry video card according to loading condition selection independent video card of use or plate intelligently.

Wherein, this computing machine has high load capacity and two kinds of duties of underload, and this computing machine can be selected operating conditions intelligently according to working load.For example: under different load, use different video cards, perhaps, CPU gets into low pressure energy-saving mode or the like under low load condition.Wherein, this computing machine wants that also special STB mode of operation can be arranged, and under the STB pattern, this computing machine is only launched the necessary hardware module with energy-conservation.

Wherein, this multi-functional computing machine can also be realized the functions such as collection, timed recording, picture-in-picture to television video under the STB pattern.

This multi-functional computing machine is at identical CPU, mainboard, internal memory, video card, power supply and the CD-ROM drive of difference in functionality use of following time.The set-top box functionality of this multi-functional computing machine can not used hard disk, when set-top box functionality needs recorded video, just uses hard disk.

Wherein, after the pattern of in main interface, having selected to get into as the user, user's selection can be recorded in the mainboard.The user can be provided with: when this computing machine is restarted, and the pattern that computing machine can automatically get into last time start is got into and do not show main interface.Wherein, the user can select to start and get into different patterns or get into main interface through the specific start operation or the button of starting shooting.

This multi-functional computing machine has the function of CATV high definition STB under set-top box functionality, the user can output on the televisor through standard television signal and the HDTV signal of this multi-functional computing machine with cable TV network.

This multi-functional computing machine has outside the function of installation, unloading and running game; Also have DVD playing back film music, play online film music, show photo album, chat on line, shopping online and function such as browse web sites; Above difference in functionality shows in main interface side by side and the function that has has branch stand interface, and the user can operate and select different functions with hand-held remote controller or game paddle in the interface.

This instance also has with the different of embodiment 1: the user can use same hand-held remote control unit that the operation interface under the different mode of this computing machine is operated.Wherein, under the operating system of PC pattern or in the application program in this operating system, the user can use game paddle or the keyboard and mouse control input equipment as this computing machine.

Embodiment 5

In the present embodiment, this multi-functional computing machine has following function: computer function, set-top box functionality and game computer function.

The computer operating system of this multi-functional computing machine is the customization operations system of prepackage, for example: the operating system that is based on the Linux core.

In the present embodiment, the computer operating system of this multi-functional computing machine is kept among the ROM that the mainboard plate carries, and the computer operating system of this multi-functional computing machine comprises set-top box functionality, and this computer operating system operation interface comprises the set top box operations interface.

During this computer starting, carry from the mainboard plate and to start computer operating system the ROM, this multi-functional computing machine at first gets into the main interface of computer operating system.On main interface, the user can select to move different application or entering set-top box functionality interface or the entering dvd playback interface under the computer operating system or get into the Online Video broadcast interface or get into other function interface.Wherein, application program comprises: Internet-browser, recreation, QQ or the like.Wherein, when the user ran application, this computing machine also can load corresponding driving program, anti-virus software and fire wall or the like as required.

The Hardware configuration of this multi-functional computing machine can adopt typical PC configuration: CPU, mainboard, one group of internal memory, high-performance video card, hard disk, power supply, DVD drive and one group of peripheral hardware (hand-held remote control unit, keyboard, mouse, game paddle or the like).

Wherein, the mainboard of this multi-functional computing machine is integrated with the digital cable TV module, and this module is responsible for the communication that computing machine and CATV are served the provider.

Wherein, the digital cable TV user IC-card interface that this multi-functional computing machine also has standard, the user can insert this interface with user's IC-card of CATV service side distribution.CATV service square tube is crossed identity and the authorization conditions that user's IC-card is verified the user, in the digital cable TV service of user through this computing machine ability insertion authority after the authentication of CATV service side.

Wherein, except one independently the high-performance video card, this computing machine can also have another piece plate and carry video card and be exclusively used in the underload task on mainboard.For example: this computer operation uses plate to carry the processing that video card is used for TV signal in set-top box functionality following time, and this computing machine is identical with two video card notebook computers when the following application program of operation computer operating system---can carry video card according to loading condition selection independent video card of use or plate intelligently.

Wherein, this computing machine has high load capacity and two kinds of duties of underload, and this computing machine can be selected operating conditions intelligently according to working load.For example: under different load, use different video cards, perhaps, CPU gets into low pressure energy-saving mode or the like under low load condition.Wherein, this computing machine wants that also special STB working status can be arranged, and under the STB state, this computing machine is only launched the necessary hardware module with energy-conservation.

Wherein, this multi-functional computing machine can also be realized the functions such as collection, timed recording, picture-in-picture to television video under the STB state.

This multi-functional computing machine is at identical CPU, mainboard, internal memory, video card, power supply and the CD-ROM drive of difference in functionality use of following time.The set-top box functionality of this multi-functional computing machine can not used hard disk, when set-top box functionality needs recorded video, just uses hard disk.

Wherein, after the function of in main interface, having selected to get into as the user, user's selection can be recorded in the mainboard.The user can be provided with: when this computing machine is restarted, and the function that computing machine can automatically get into last time start is got into and do not show main interface.Wherein, the user can select to start and get into different functions or get into main interface through the specific start operation or the button of starting shooting.

This multi-functional computing machine has the function of CATV high definition STB under set-top box functionality, the user can output on the televisor through standard television signal and the HDTV signal of this multi-functional computing machine with cable TV network.

This multi-functional computing machine has outside the function of installation, unloading and running game; Also have DVD playing back film music, play online film music, show photo album, chat on line, shopping online and function such as browse web sites; Above difference in functionality shows in main interface side by side and the function that has has branch stand interface, and the user can operate and select different functions with hand-held remote controller or game paddle in the interface.

Wherein, This multi-functional computing machine also can have a key restore funcitons; When the user selects to carry out a key restore funcitons on main interface, this multi-functional computing machine can according in hard disk or the system image that stores in the CD computer operating system of this computing machine recovered or cover.

Wherein, this multi-functional computing machine has the video interface and the COBBAIF of cable TV network interface, HDTV interface, a plurality of USB interface, cable LAN interface, infrared interface, blue tooth interface, a plurality of different systems.Wherein, the cable TV network interface is used to connect cable TV network, and the HDTV interface is used to connect HDTV.Wherein, blue tooth interface can be used for Wireless Keyboard, wireless mouse, hand-held remote controller and wireless game pads etc.Wherein, infrared interface can be used for hand-held remote controller.Wherein, USB interface can be used to connect various input equipments and external data storage device or the like.Wherein, the video interface of a plurality of different systems can be used to connect different display devices---for example large-screen liquid crystal display television and computer monitor.

In the present embodiment, the user can use same hand-held remote control unit that the operation interface under the difference in functionality of this computing machine is operated.Wherein, under computer operating system or in the application program of computer operating system, the user can use game paddle or the keyboard and mouse control input equipment as this computing machine.

Wherein, this multi-functional computing machine has powerful display chip GPU, and supports polarized light formula, initiatively fast gate-type and bore hole formula 3D display system.

Embodiment 6

In the present embodiment, this multi-functional computing machine has following function: computer function, set-top box functionality and game computer function.

The computer operating system of this multi-functional computing machine is the customization operations system of prepackage, for example: the operating system that is based on the Linux core.

In the present embodiment, the computer operating system of this multi-functional computing machine is kept in the hard disk.The operating system of the set-top box functionality of this multi-functional computing machine is the set-top box functionality special purpose operating system separate with computer operating system, and the set-top box functionality special purpose operating system is kept at the mainboard plate and carries among the ROM.

During this computer starting, carry from the mainboard plate and to be written into a function selecting interface the ROM, the user can select to start computer operating system or select the starter motor set top box functions or select to get into other function (as: DVD function) at this interface.This function selecting interface can be a part of or separate with the set-top box functionality special purpose operating system of set-top box functionality special purpose operating system.

When the user selects to start computer operating system; This multi-functional computing machine can begin the startup guiding of this computer operating system from the hard disk startup boot section; On this computer operating system interface, the user can select to move the different application under the computer operating system and computer operating system is provided with.Wherein, comprise in the application program: Internet-browser, recreation, QQ or the like.Wherein, when the user started computer operating system, this computing machine also can load corresponding driving program, anti-virus software and fire wall or the like as required.The user can also select to get into the set-top box functionality interface or get into the DVD interface or get into other function interface on this computer operating system interface.

When the user selected to get into set-top box functionality, this computing machine can carry the operating system and the interface of load machine set top box functions the ROM from the mainboard plate, and the user can use the function of this CATV on set-top box functionality special purpose operating system interface.Can also comprise functions such as playing CD, broadcast Online Video, online speculation in stocks, long-distance education in this set top box operations interface.

The Hardware configuration of this multi-functional computing machine can adopt typical PC configuration: CPU, mainboard, one group of internal memory, high-performance video card, hard disk, power supply, DVD drive and one group of peripheral hardware (hand-held remote control unit, keyboard, mouse, game paddle or the like).

Wherein, the mainboard of this multi-functional computing machine is integrated with the digital cable TV module, and this module is responsible for the communication that computing machine and CATV are served the provider.

Wherein, the digital cable TV user IC-card interface that this multi-functional computing machine also has standard, the user can insert this interface with user's IC-card of CATV service side distribution.CATV service square tube is crossed identity and the authorization conditions that user's IC-card is verified the user, in the digital cable TV service of user through this computing machine ability insertion authority after the authentication of CATV service side.

Wherein, except one independently the high-performance video card, this computing machine can also have another piece plate and carry video card and be exclusively used in the underload task on mainboard.For example: this computer operation uses plate to carry the processing that video card is used for TV signal in set-top box functionality following time, and this computing machine is identical with two video card notebook computers when the following application program of operation computer operating system---can carry video card according to loading condition selection independent video card of use or plate intelligently.

Wherein, this computing machine has high load capacity and two kinds of duties of underload, and this computing machine can be selected operating conditions intelligently according to working load.For example: under different load, use different video cards, perhaps, CPU gets into low pressure energy-saving mode or the like under low load condition.Wherein, this computing machine wants that also special STB working status can be arranged, and under the STB state, this computing machine is only launched the necessary hardware module with energy-conservation.

This multi-functional computing machine is at identical CPU, mainboard, internal memory, video card, power supply and the CD-ROM drive of difference in functionality use of following time.The set-top box functionality of this multi-functional computing machine can not used hard disk, when set-top box functionality needs recorded video, just uses hard disk.

Wherein, after the function of in the function selecting interface, having selected to get into as the user, user's selection can be recorded in the mainboard.The user can be provided with: when this computing machine is restarted, the function that computing machine can automatically get into last time start is got into and not Presentation Function select the interface.Wherein, the user can select to start and get into different functions or get into the function selecting interface through the specific start operation or the button of starting shooting.

This multi-functional computing machine has the function of CATV high definition STB under set-top box functionality, the user can output on the televisor through standard television signal and the HDTV signal of this multi-functional computing machine with cable TV network.

This multi-functional computing machine has outside the function of installation, unloading and running game, also has DVD playing back film music, plays online film music, shows photo album, chats on line, shopping online and function such as browse web sites.

Wherein, This multi-functional computing machine also can have a key restore funcitons; When the user selects to carry out a key restore funcitons on main interface, this multi-functional computing machine can according in hard disk or the system image that stores in the CD computer operating system of this computing machine recovered or cover.

Wherein, this multi-functional computing machine has the video interface and the COBBAIF of cable TV network interface, HDTV interface, a plurality of USB interface, cable LAN interface, infrared interface, blue tooth interface, a plurality of different systems.Wherein, the cable TV network interface is used to connect cable TV network, and the HDTV interface is used to connect HDTV.Wherein, blue tooth interface can be used for Wireless Keyboard, wireless mouse, hand-held remote controller and wireless game pads etc.Wherein, infrared interface can be used for hand-held remote controller.Wherein, USB interface can be used to connect various input equipments and external data storage device or the like.Wherein, the video interface of a plurality of different systems can be used to connect different display devices---for example large-screen liquid crystal display television and computer monitor.

The present invention can also have more embodiments and variation, and the present invention also can combine about other technical scheme of multi-mode computing machine and multi-action computer with the inventor and constitute various embodiments.

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1. multi-action computer; It is characterized in that, can get at least two kinds of patterns behind this computer starting, these two kinds of patterns are respectively STB pattern and PC pattern; Wherein, Under the STB pattern, this computing machine has the function of TV set-top box---and this computing machine can be connected with cable TV network and the TV signal that the user selectes is sent to the output device that is connected, wherein; Under the PC pattern, this computing machine has the function of common PC---the application software of PC operating system and the various functions of supporting this PC operating system can be installed.

2. a Multifunction computing machine is characterized in that, a kind of multi-action computer; It is characterized in that, can get at least two kinds of patterns behind this computer starting, wherein; A kind of pattern is the STB pattern, and under the STB pattern, this computing machine has the function of TV set-top box; Wherein, this computing machine moves different operating systems respectively under two kinds of patterns, wherein; This computing machine has the function interface of selecting different power on mode in mainboard, perhaps, this computing machine has the function interface of selecting different power on mode in the hard disk startup boot section of two kinds of mode commons; Perhaps, the user can select to get into different patterns with starter gear when starting this computing machine, wherein; The user can get into this function interface and select start-up mode when starting computing machine, wherein, this shared hard disk startup boot section is the hard disk startup boot section that ad hoc being used to of this computing machine guides multisystem to start.

3. a multi-action computer is characterized in that, can get at least two kinds of patterns behind this computer starting; These two kinds of patterns are respectively STB pattern and PC pattern, wherein, and under the STB pattern; The function that this computing machine has a TV set-top box wherein, wherein, under the PC pattern; This computing machine uses the standard personal computer input equipment that operation system interface is operated, and this standard personal computer input equipment comprises keyboard and mouse, wherein; Under the STB pattern, this computing machine can use hand-held remote control unit or handheld games handle or body induction game equipment that operation system interface is operated.

4. a multi-action computer is characterized in that, can get at least two kinds of patterns behind this computer starting, and these two kinds of patterns are respectively STB pattern and PC pattern; Wherein, under the STB pattern, this computing machine has the function of TV set-top box; Wherein, under the PC pattern, this computing machine uses and operates based on the operation system interface of window; Wherein, under the STB pattern, this computing machine uses and operates based on the operation system interface of graphical options.

5. a multi-action computer is characterized in that, can get at least three kinds of patterns behind this computer starting; These three kinds of patterns are respectively STB pattern, PC pattern and game machine pattern; Wherein, under the STB pattern, this computing machine has the function of TV set-top box---and this computing machine can be connected with cable TV network and the TV signal that the user selectes sent to the output device that is connected; Wherein, Under the PC pattern, this computing machine has the function of common PC---the application software of PC operating system and the various functions of supporting this people computer operating system can be installed, wherein; Under the game machine pattern, this computing machine has the function of special-purpose game machine---can installation and operation be the Games Software of this computing machine customization.

6. multi-functional computing machine; It is characterized in that; The hardware of this computing machine comprises CPU, internal memory, mainboard, hard disk and CD-ROM drive at least; Wherein, this computing machine is equipped with computer operating system---the user can be on this computer operating system the installation and operation application software, the user can use this computer internet and running game; Simultaneously; This computing machine has the function of CATV set-top-box---and this computing machine can be connected with cable TV network and the TV signal that the user selectes is sent to the external display device that is connected, and wherein, the user can use same hand-held remote control unit that this computer operating system operation interface and CATV set-top-box operation interface are operated.

7. multi-functional computing machine; It is characterized in that; The hardware of this computing machine comprises CPU, internal memory, mainboard, hard disk and CD-ROM drive at least; Wherein, this computing machine is equipped with computer operating system---the user can be on this computer operating system the installation and operation application software, the user can use this computer internet and running game; Simultaneously, this computing machine has the function of CATV set-top-box---and this computing machine can be connected with cable TV network and the TV signal that the user selectes sent to the external display device that is connected.

8. multi-functional computing machine; It is characterized in that; This computing machine is equipped with computer operating system---the user can be on this computer operating system the installation and operation application software; The user can use this computer internet and running game, and simultaneously, this computing machine has the function of CATV set-top-box---and this computing machine can be connected with cable TV network and the TV signal that the user selectes sent to the external display device that is connected; Wherein, the user can use same hand-held remote control unit that this computer operating system operation interface and CATV set-top-box operation interface are operated.

9. multi-functional computing machine; It is characterized in that; This computing machine is equipped with computer operating system---the user can be on this computer operating system the installation and operation application software; The user can use this computer internet and running game, and simultaneously, this computing machine has the function of CATV set-top-box---and this computing machine can be connected with cable TV network and the TV signal that the user selectes sent to the external display device that is connected.

10. according to one of them described multi-action computer of claim 1 to 9, it is characterized in that this computing machine has or several or whole in the following characteristic:

1) under the STB pattern, this computing machine can get into the customization operations system into this computing machine dedicated custom,

2) the customization operations system of STB pattern is this computing machine specialized designs and optimization,

3) the customization operations system of STB pattern can not be common to other PC different with this computing machine,

4) this computing machine can use hand-held remote control unit or handheld games handle or body induction game equipment that operation system interface is operated under the STB pattern,

6) the main interface of the customization operations system of STB pattern is based on the interface of graphical options,

7) this computing machine has CPU, internal memory and hard disk,

8) CPU of this computing machine, internal memory and hard disk are separate hardware componenies,

9) shared identical direct supply during the different mode of this computing machine,

10) shared identical mainboard during the different mode of this computing machine,

11) shared identical CPU during the different mode of this computing machine,

12) this computing machine only has a direct supply,

13) this computing machine only has a mainboard,

14) this computing machine only has a CPU,

15) hardware of this computing machine comprises mainboard, CPU, GPU, internal memory, hard disk, power supply and cabinet at least,

16) hardware of this computing machine also comprises CD-ROM drive,

17) this computing machine need not be introduced into the hard disk startup boot section of the operating system of another kind of pattern when starting a kind of pattern of entering,

18) this computing machine need not be introduced into the hard disk startup boot section of PC pattern when starting entering STB pattern,

19) this computing machine has the function interface of selecting power on mode in mainboard, and perhaps, this opening computer device can be selected power on mode,

20) this computing machine can only start entering at one time and be operated among a kind of pattern in said two kinds of patterns,

Must restart when 21) this computing machine is from a kind of mode switch to another kind of pattern or login or nullify all application programs that current login or shutoff operation system move again,

22) this computing machine has the function interface of selecting power on mode in mainboard or in the shared hard disk startup boot section of different mode; Perhaps; The starter gear of this computing machine can be selected power on mode; Wherein, this shared hard disk startup boot section is the hard disk startup boot section that ad hoc being used to of this computing machine guides multisystem to start

23) this computing machine uses different operating systems under different mode,

24) operating system of this computing machine under different mode is separate operating system,

25) this computing machine uses different hard-disc storage spaces or different hard disks under different mode,

26) a kind of pattern of this computing machine is not the interface that operates in an application program under the another kind of pattern,

27) under the STB pattern, this computing machine can insert the digital cable TV service or based on the digital cable TV service of subscriber authorisation,

28) this computing machine can connect or install identity recognition device, and CATV is served the provider and can be discerned this identity recognition device through cable TV network,

29) integrated catv communication module on the mainboard of this computing machine,

30) said PC operating system is can be in the operating system that possesses installation and operation on the computing machine of PC standard hardware configuration,

31) video interface of this computing machine with a plurality of different systems can be used to connect different display devices,

32) vision signal of this computing machine need show through the display device that is connected, and perhaps, the user could use the vision signal of this computing machine after this computing machine connects display device,

33) this display device is the external display device separate with this computing machine,

34) user can use same hand-held remote control unit that the operation interface of operation interface under the STB pattern of this computing machine and the operating system under the PC pattern is operated,

35) user can use same hand-held remote control unit or same game paddle or same set of keyboard and mouse that the operation interface under the different mode of this computing machine is operated,

36) user can be on this computer operating system the application software of installation and operation third party exploitation,

37) user can use same hand-held remote control unit or same game paddle or same set of keyboard and mouse that computer operating system operation interface and CATV set-top-box operation interface are operated,

38) vision signal of this computing machine need show through the external display device that is connected, and perhaps, after this computing machine connected external display device, the user could use the vision signal of this computing machine,

39) this computing machine can insert the digital cable TV service or based on the digital cable TV service of subscriber authorisation,

40) this computing machine can connect or install identity recognition device, and CATV is served the provider and can be discerned this identity recognition device through cable TV network,

41) this computer run is at distinct program and difference in functionality shared identical mainboard of following time.

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