Control key of electronic equipment and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a control key of electronic equipment and the electronic equipment, and relates to the technical field of intelligent electronic equipment. The control key of the electronic equipment comprises a solar cell component and a pressure detection assembly, the solar cell component is provided with an acquisition surface used for acquiring light energy and used for supplying power to the electronic equipment, and the acquisition surface can receive pressing action; the pressure detection assembly is arranged below the solar cell component and used for detecting the pressing action so that the electronic equipment can execute operation corresponding to the pressing action. A user can operate the electronic equipment by pressing the acquisition surface without additionally arranging a mechanical key or a touch screen key in the electronic equipment, so that the arrangement areas of the solar cell component and a display screen in the electronic equipment can be increased, the structural design of the electronic equipment is facilitated, and the use experience of the user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of intelligent electronic devices, and specifically relates to a control button of an electronic device and the electronic device. Background Art

[0002] At present, electronic devices used outdoors are generally equipped with solar cells, which convert solar energy into electrical energy to power the electronic devices and improve the battery life of the electronic devices.

[0003] For example, an electronic computer used for outdoor cycling has a display screen, solar cells and control buttons on one side of the operating end. Users can control the display screen through the control buttons to view cycling data or navigation information.

[0004] Among them, the control buttons generally use mechanical buttons or touch screen buttons, both of which require a certain space on the operating end of the electronic device, thereby affecting the setting area of the solar cell or display screen. The smaller setting area of the solar cell will affect the battery life of the electronic device, and the smaller setting area of the display screen is not conducive to user use, resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present application is to provide a control button of an electronic device and the electronic device, aiming to solve the problem that the control button in the existing electronic device occupies the area where the solar cell or display screen is set.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, the present application provides a control button for an electronic device, comprising:

[0007] a solar cell component having a collecting surface for collecting light energy for powering the electronic device, wherein the collecting surface is capable of receiving a pressing action;

[0008] The pressure detection component is arranged below the solar cell component and is used to detect the pressing action so that the electronic device performs an operation corresponding to the pressing action.

[0009] In some embodiments, the solar cell member includes a solar cell sheet, and the pressure detection assembly is coupled to a lower surface of the solar cell sheet.

[0010] In some embodiments, the solar cell component further includes a cover plate coupled to an upper surface of the solar cell sheet.

[0011] In some embodiments, the solar cell component includes a solar cell sheet and a cover plate, and the pressure detection assembly and the solar cell sheet are both coupled to a lower surface of the cover plate.

[0012] In some embodiments, the pressure detection assembly includes at least one pressure sensor, and the pressure sensor is used to collect the pressure value exerted on the corresponding portion of the solar cell component in a direction perpendicular to the collection surface.

[0013] In some embodiments, the number of the pressure sensors is at least two, and they are arranged at intervals along the first direction; the collection surface is provided with multiple pressing areas, the number of the pressing areas is greater than or equal to the number of the pressure sensors, and they are arranged in sequence along the first direction.

[0014] In some embodiments, a pressing mark is provided on the acquisition surface corresponding to each pressing area.

[0015] In some embodiments, an elastic gasket is provided between the pressure sensor and the solar cell component.

[0016] In some embodiments, the control button further includes a circuit board, and the pressure sensor is electrically coupled to the circuit board.

[0017] On the other hand, the present application also provides an electronic device, comprising a housing and the control buttons described in the first aspect and any optional embodiment thereof; the collection surface is arranged on the upper surface of the housing.

[0018] The control buttons of the electronic device and the electronic device provided in the present application have the following beneficial effects: the collection surface of the solar cell component can collect light energy and convert it into electrical energy to power the electronic device, and can also be pressed by the user. The pressure detection component arranged under the solar cell component detects the pressing action on the collection surface and causes the electronic device to perform a corresponding operation, so that the user can operate the electronic device by pressing the solar cell component, thereby eliminating the need to set additional mechanical buttons or touch screen buttons on the electronic device, thereby increasing the setting area of user interaction components such as the solar cell component and the display screen in the electronic device, improving the power supply efficiency of the solar cell component, extending the battery life of the electronic device, and improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or descriptions of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2A front view of the control buttons of an electronic device is provided in the first embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 3 A partial cross-sectional view of a control button provided in the first implementation manner of the first embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 4 A partial cross-sectional view of a control button provided in the second implementation manner of the first embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 5 A partial cross-sectional view of a control button provided in the third implementation manner of the first embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 6 A partial cross-sectional view of a control button provided in the second embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A top view of

[0027] Figure 8 A partial cross-sectional view of a control button provided in the third embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A top view of

[0029] Figure 10 A partial cross-sectional view of a control button provided in a fourth embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 11 for Figure 10 Top view of .

[0031] Among them, the reference numerals in the figures are:

[0032] 100-Electronic equipment;

[0033] 10-housing;

[0034] 20 - control button; 21 - solar cell component; 210 - collection surface; 2101 - pressing area; 211 - solar cell; 212 - cover; 22 - pressure sensor; 221 - elastic gasket; 23 - circuit board.

[0035] 30-Display screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by this application more clearly understood, this application is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0037] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being “fixed on” or “disposed on” another element, it may be directly on the other element or indirectly on the other element. When an element is referred to as being “connected to” another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or indirectly connected to the other element.

[0038] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application.

[0039] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0040] In a first aspect, the present application provides a control button of an electronic device, referring to Figure 1 The electronic device 100 may be a cycling computer, a smart watch, a smart bracelet, etc. The control button 20 is installed in the electronic device 100 , and the user can operate the electronic device 100 through the control button 20 .

[0041] Reference Figure 2 The control button 20 provided in this embodiment includes a solar cell component 21 and a pressure detection assembly. The solar cell component 21 has a collection surface 210 for collecting light energy to power the electronic device 100. The collection surface 210 is capable of receiving a press. The pressure detection assembly is disposed below the solar cell component 21 and is used to detect a press, thereby causing the electronic device 100 to perform an operation corresponding to the press.

[0042] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the electronic device 100 includes a shell 10, and an opening is provided on the upper side of the shell 10. The solar cell component 21 and the pressure detection component are both installed in the shell 10, and the collecting surface 210 of the solar cell component 21 is located at the opening, so that the collecting surface is exposed on the upper surface of the electronic device 100, so that it can absorb external light energy through collection and convert it into electrical energy through the solar cell component 21 to power the electronic device 100.

[0043] The collecting surface 210 can accept the user's pressing action on the solar cell component 21. When the solar cell component 21 is subjected to pressure, the solar cell component 21 as a whole or in part can move relative to the electronic device 100. For example, the solar cell component 21 as a whole can slide in the direction of the force, or the force-bearing part of the solar cell component 21 can undergo elastic deformation and move.

[0044] When the solar cell member 21 is deformed by force, the pressure detection component disposed below the solar cell member 21 is triggered, thereby detecting a user's pressure on the collection surface 210. The electronic device 100 also includes a user interaction component, which can be a display screen 30, for generating interaction information. Upon detecting a pressure action, the pressure detection component outputs a control signal to the user interaction component, causing it to generate corresponding interaction information, thereby enabling the user to operate the electronic device 100.

[0045] A controller may be provided between the pressure detection component and the user interaction component. The controller receives control signals from the pressure detection component and generates control instructions based on the control signals and sends them to the user interaction component. The controller may be independently provided in the control button 20 or in the electronic device 100. The control button 20 communicates with the user interaction component through the controller in the electronic device 100.

[0046] By providing the control button 20 in the electronic device 100, not only can the collection surface 210 of the solar cell component 21 absorb light energy to power the electronic device 100, but the collection surface 210 can also receive a user's pressing action, allowing the pressure detection component located below the solar cell component to detect the pressing action and cause the electronic device 100 to perform a corresponding operation, thereby achieving the purpose of the user pressing the collection surface 210 to operate the electronic device 100. There is no need to provide additional mechanical buttons or touch screen buttons on the electronic device 100, which reduces the occupied area of the operating side of the electronic device 100 and increases the installation area of the solar cell component 21 and the display screen 30. This not only improves the efficiency of the solar cell component 21 in absorbing light energy and improves the battery life of the electronic device 100, but also facilitates the user's access to interactive information, improving the user experience.

[0047] Reference Figure 3 In some embodiments, the solar cell component 21 includes a solar cell sheet 211 , and the pressure detection assembly is coupled to the lower surface of the solar cell sheet 211 .

[0048] The solar cell 211 can be a crystalline silicon cell such as monocrystalline silicon or polycrystalline silicon, or an amorphous silicon cell such as a thin film structure. The upward surface of the solar cell 211 can serve as a collection surface 210 to absorb light energy and convert it into electrical energy to power the electronic device 100.

[0049] The user may apply a pressing action to the solar cell 211 , so that the pressure detection component located below the solar cell 211 detects the pressing action, thereby causing the electronic device 100 to perform a corresponding operation.

[0050] Reference Figure 4 In some embodiments, the solar cell component 21 further includes a cover plate 212 , which is coupled to the upper surface of the solar cell 211 .

[0051] The cover plate 212 can be made of transparent materials such as glass, plastic or acrylic. The cover plate 212 can be connected and fixed to the solar cell 211 by bonding, snap connection, fastener connection, etc.

[0052] The upper surface of the cover plate 212 serves as the collection surface 210. Light passes through the transparent cover plate 212 and is absorbed by the solar cell 211. A user can apply pressure to the cover plate 212, which transmits the pressure to the pressure detection assembly via the solar cell 211. The cover plate 212 protects the solar cell 211, preventing direct contact between the user and the solar cell 211, reducing wear and aging of the solar cell 211 and extending its service life.

[0053] Reference Figure 5 In another embodiment, the solar cell component 21 includes a solar cell 211 and a cover plate 212 , and the pressure detection assembly and the solar cell 211 are coupled to the lower surface of the cover plate 212 .

[0054] The cover plate 212 and the solar cell 211 are stacked in sequence from top to bottom, and a portion of the cover plate 212 extends beyond the solar cell 211 and is connected to the pressure detection assembly. The upper surface of the cover plate 212 serves as the collection surface 210, and light is absorbed by the solar cell 211 through the cover plate 212. At the same time, the cover plate 212 can receive the user's pressing action, and the pressure detection assembly directly detects the pressing action on the cover plate 212 and enables the electronic device 100 to perform the corresponding operation. Not only can the cover plate 212 protect the solar cell 211, but it can also reduce the overall thickness of the control button 20, facilitate the structural design of the electronic device 100, and reduce the installation requirements of the control button 20.

[0055] The solar cell 211 can be fixed to the cover plate 212 by bonding, snap-fit connection, or fastener connection, so that the solar cell 211 and the cover plate 212 can simultaneously receive a user's pressing action. The solar cell 211 can also be placed independently under the cover plate 212, so that the cover plate 212 can receive a user's pressing action alone.

[0056] Combine Figures 2 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the pressure detection assembly includes at least one pressure sensor 22 , and the pressure sensor 22 is used to collect the pressure value exerted on the corresponding part of the solar cell component 21 in a direction perpendicular to the collection surface 210 .

[0057] The pressure sensor 22 is provided below the solar cell member 21. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The pressure sensor 22 can be connected to the lower surface of the solar cell 211 in the solar cell component 21, referring to Figure 5 The pressure sensor 22 may also be connected to the lower surface of the cover plate 212 in the solar cell component 21 .

[0058] When a user applies pressure to the collection surface 210, the solar cell assembly 21 transmits the pressure to the pressure sensor 22, which then measures the pressure at the corresponding location. The pressure sensor 22 transmits the measured pressure value to the controller, which generates a corresponding control instruction based on the pressure value, thereby causing the electronic device 100 to perform the corresponding operation.

[0059] In some embodiments, there are at least two pressure sensors 22 arranged at intervals along the first direction. The collection surface 210 is provided with a plurality of pressing areas 2101, the number of which is greater than or equal to the number of pressure sensors 22 and arranged sequentially along the first direction.

[0060] Among them, the first direction is the extension direction of the solar cell component 21, the number of pressing areas 2101 on the collection surface 210 can be arbitrary, and each pressing area 2101 can represent a different operation function. The user applies a pressing action to different pressing areas 2101, and after the pressed pressing area 2101 is detected by the multiple pressure sensors 22 below, the electronic device 100 performs the operation corresponding to the pressing area 2101.

[0061] For example, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The collection surface 210 is provided with three pressing areas 2101, which are spaced apart along the extension direction of the solar cell component 21. The number of pressure sensors 22 is the same as the number of pressing areas 2101, and they are respectively provided below each pressing area 2101.

[0062] Ideally, when a user presses any one of the pressing areas 2101, the pressure sensor 22 located vertically opposite the pressing area 2101 detects the pressure applied to the pressing area 2101 and causes the electronic device 100 to perform a corresponding operation. However, the solar cell member 21 is a monolithic structure, and when one of the pressing areas 2101 is pressed, other parts of the solar cell member 21 also distribute some of the pressure, and pressure sensors 22 located elsewhere may also detect pressure values.

[0063] Since the pressure value collected by the pressure sensor 22 directly below the pressed area 2101 is the largest, when multiple pressure sensors 22 detect pressure values at the same time and send them to the controller, the controller can determine the pressed area 2101 based on the maximum value of the multiple pressure values and generate a control instruction corresponding to the pressed area 2101.

[0064] Reference Figure 8 and Figure 9 In another exemplary embodiment, three pressing areas 2101 are provided on the collection surface 210 , and two pressure sensors 22 are provided below the solar cell component 21 .

[0065] When one of the pressing areas 2101 is pressed, since the solar cell component 21 is a whole, both pressure sensors 22 will collect pressure values. The user presses different positions of the pressing area 2101, and the pressure values collected by each pressure sensor 22 are different.

[0066] For example, when the user presses the pressing area 2101 located at the edge of the solar cell component 21, the pressure value collected by the pressure sensor 22 closer to the pressing area 2101 is larger, and the pressure value collected by the pressure sensor 22 on the other side is smaller; when the user presses the pressing area 2101 located in the middle of the solar cell, the pressure levels of the pressure sensors 22 on both sides are relatively uniform, and the pressure values collected by the two pressure sensors 22 are the same or similar.

[0067] Therefore, when the two pressure sensors 22 detect pressure values and send them to the controller, the controller can determine the pressed area 2101 by the difference or ratio of the two pressure values, and generate corresponding control instructions to enable the electronic device 100 to perform corresponding operations.

[0068] Reference Figure 10 and Figure 11In another embodiment, the pressure sensor 22 and the solar cell 211 are both located below the cover plate 212, wherein the two pressure sensors 22 are respectively connected to the lower surfaces of the opposite ends of the cover plate 212, and the solar cell 211 is arranged between the two pressure sensors 22.

[0069] Among them, the upper surface of the cover 212 serves as the collection surface 210, and three pressing areas 2101 are set on the collection surface 210. When the user presses any one of the pressing areas 2101, the pressure sensors 22 located on both sides of the cover 212 can collect the pressure value. Similarly, the pressed pressing area 2101 can be judged by the difference or ratio of the two pressure values.

[0070] In some embodiments, a pressing mark is provided at each pressing area 2101 of the collection surface 210 .

[0071] A press mark corresponds to the position of each press area 2101 and can be set according to the operating function of the corresponding press area 2101. The press mark can be formed on the cover plate 212 or the solar cell 211 by silk screen printing, engraving, etc., or by stacking a marker between the cover plate 212 and the solar cell 211. The press mark can be formed as long as the position of each press area 2101 can be accurately marked.

[0072] Reference Figure 6 、 Figure 8 and Figure 10 In some embodiments, an elastic gasket 221 is provided between the pressure sensor 22 and the solar cell component 21 .

[0073] When the pressure sensor 22 is connected to the lower surface of the solar cell 211, the elastic gasket 221 is arranged between the pressure sensor 22 and the solar cell 211. When the pressure sensor 22 is connected to the lower surface of the cover plate 212, the elastic gasket 221 is arranged between the pressure sensor 22 and the lower surface of the cover plate 212.

[0074] The elastic gasket 221 can be made of an elastic material such as rubber or polyurethane, or a metal spring structure. The elastic gasket 221 can be secured to the pressure sensor 22 and the solar cell assembly 21 by bonding, snap-fitting, or fasteners. The elastic gasket 221 supports the solar cell assembly 21 above the pressure sensor 22. When a user applies pressure to the collection surface 210, the solar cell assembly 21 is squeezed by the elastic deformation of the elastic gasket 221, thereby enabling the pressure sensor 22 to detect the magnitude of the pressure applied to the solar cell assembly 21.

[0075] Reference Figures 2 to 10In some embodiments, the control button 20 further includes a circuit board 23 , and the pressure sensor 22 is electrically coupled to the circuit board 23 .

[0076] The circuit board 23 may be a printed circuit board (PBC) or a flexible printed circuit (FPC). The circuit board 23 may be fixed in the housing of the electronic device 100 to support the solar cell component 21 and the pressure sensor 22 .

[0077] The pressure sensor 22 can be connected to the controller through the circuit board 23 to transmit communication signals. The solar cell 211 can also be connected to the power supply module in the electronic device 100 through the circuit board 23 to transmit the electrical energy converted from light energy to the power supply module through the circuit board 23, thereby achieving the purpose of powering the electronic device 100.

[0078] The control button 20 provided in the embodiment of the present application has a collection surface 210 of a solar cell component 21 that absorbs light energy and converts it into electrical energy to power the electronic device 100. Furthermore, the collection surface 210 can be pressed by a user. A pressure detection component disposed below the solar cell component 21 detects the user's pressing action and causes the electronic device 100 to perform a corresponding operation, thereby enabling the user to operate the electronic device 100 by pressing the collection surface 210. This can increase the area on the electronic device 100 where user interaction components such as the solar cell component 21 and the display screen 30 are located, thereby improving the user experience.

[0079] On the other hand, the embodiment of the present application also provides an electronic device 100, which can be a cycling computer, a smart watch or a smart bracelet. Figure 1 The electronic device 100 provided in this embodiment includes a housing 10 and the control button 20 in the first embodiment, and the collection surface 210 is arranged on the upper surface of the housing 10.

[0080] The housing 10 has an opening, the control button 20 is mounted within the housing 10, and the collection surface 210 of the solar cell assembly 21 is positioned within the opening, such that the collection surface 210 is located on the upper surface of the housing 10 to collect external light energy. Furthermore, a user can press the collection surface 210. When the pressure detection component detects the user's pressing action on the collection surface 210, the electronic device 100 performs a corresponding operation.

[0081] In some embodiments, the electronic device 100 further includes a controller and a user interaction component. The controller is configured to receive a control signal sent by the pressure detection component and generate a control instruction corresponding to the pressing action. The user interaction component is configured to receive the control instruction and generate interaction information corresponding to the pressing action.

[0082] The controller and user interaction component are both installed in the housing 10. The controller can be any appropriate hardware controller, such as a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a digital signal processing chip (DSP), and an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). When the pressure detection component detects a user's pressing action, each pressure sensor 22 sends the collected pressure value to the controller. The controller determines the pressed area 2101 based on the pressure value, generates a corresponding control instruction, and sends it to the user interaction component.

[0083] The user interaction component can be a display screen 30, which can be arranged on the same plane as the collection surface 210 of the solar cell assembly 21, making the overall structure of the electronic device 100 more aesthetically pleasing and more user-friendly. The user interaction component receives control commands from the controller and generates corresponding interaction information, thereby enabling the user to operate the electronic device 100 through the control buttons 20.

[0084] In addition, the electronic device 100 also includes a power supply module, which can be a battery. The solar cell component 21 can be connected to the battery through the circuit board 23 so that the electrical energy converted from light energy can be stored in the power supply module and power the pressure detection component, controller and user interaction component.

[0085] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A control button of an electronic device, characterized in that: include: a solar cell component having a collecting surface for collecting light energy for powering the electronic device, wherein the collecting surface is capable of receiving a pressing action; The pressure detection component is arranged below the solar cell component and is used to detect the pressing action so that the electronic device performs an operation corresponding to the pressing action.

2. The control button according to claim 1, characterized in that: The solar cell component includes a solar cell sheet, and the pressure detection assembly is coupled to the lower surface of the solar cell sheet.

3. The control button according to claim 2, characterized in that: The solar cell component further includes a cover plate coupled to the upper surface of the solar cell sheet.

4. The control button according to claim 1, wherein: The solar cell component includes a solar cell sheet and a cover plate, and the pressure detection assembly and the solar cell sheet are both coupled to the lower surface of the cover plate.

5. The control button according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The pressure detection assembly includes at least one pressure sensor, and the pressure sensor is used to collect the pressure value of the corresponding part of the solar cell component in a direction perpendicular to the collection surface.

6. The control button according to claim 5, characterized in that: The number of the pressure sensors is at least two, and the pressure sensors are arranged at intervals along the first direction; The collection surface is provided with a plurality of pressing areas, the number of the pressing areas is greater than or equal to the number of the pressure sensors, and the pressing areas are arranged in sequence along the first direction.

7. The control button according to claim 6, characterized in that: A pressing mark is provided on the collection surface corresponding to each pressing area.

8. The control button according to claim 5, characterized in that: An elastic gasket is provided between the pressure sensor and the solar cell component.

9. The control button according to claim 5, characterized in that: The control button further includes a circuit board, and the pressure sensor is electrically coupled to the circuit board.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that: It comprises a shell and the control button according to any one of claims 1 to 9; the collection surface is arranged on the upper surface of the shell.

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