Mobile terminal, screen control method, device and storage medium

Abstract

This disclosure provides a mobile terminal, screen control method, device, and storage medium, relating to the field of terminal technology. The mobile terminal includes: a body, comprising a front and a back; a display screen, comprising a first display area, a second display area, and a third display area connected sequentially, the first display area being disposed on the front of the body, and the second display area being made of a flexible material; and a first driving component disposed on the body and connected to a first slider via a first telescopic component. This disclosure, by incorporating a driving component and a telescopic component within the mobile terminal, controls the driving component to drive the telescopic component to push or pull the slider, causing the display screen to unfold or retract, thereby achieving automatic unfolding or retraction of the flexible display screen without manual user operation, offering high convenience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of terminal technology, and in particular to a mobile terminal, screen control method, device, and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of terminal technology, flexible displays have emerged. Flexible displays are widely used due to their ability to bend and deform.

[0003] In related technologies, foldable displays are the main application form of flexible displays. When a user wants to use a larger display screen, the user can manually unfold the screen; when a user wants to use a normal display screen, the user can manually fold the unfolded screen back.

[0004] However, the unfolding and folding of the display screen in the aforementioned related technologies requires manual operation by the user, which is not very convenient. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This disclosure provides a mobile terminal, a screen control method, a device, and a storage medium. The technical solution is as follows:

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a mobile terminal is provided, the mobile terminal comprising:

[0007] The body, which includes a front body and a back body;

[0008] The display screen includes a first display area, a second display area, and a third display area connected in sequence. The first display area is disposed on the front of the body, and the second display area is made of a flexible material.

[0009] A first drive assembly is disposed on the body and connected to the first slider via a first telescopic component;

[0010] in:

[0011] During the process of the third display area changing from an inward retracted state to an outward extended state, the first driving component drives the first telescopic component to push the first slider outward, so that the first slider causes the third display area to fold from the back of the body to the front of the body;

[0012] During the process of the third display area changing from the outward extension state to the inward retraction state, the first drive component drives the first telescopic component to pull the first slider inward, so that the third display area is folded from the front of the body to the back of the body.

[0013] Optionally, the back of the second display area is a flexible support member.

[0014] Optionally, the flexible support component can be any of the following: silicone, TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethanes) rubber, or a hinge.

[0015] Optionally, when the third display area is in the inwardly retracted state, the back of the third display area is in contact with the first area of ​​the back of the body.

[0016] Optionally, a first connecting portion is provided in a first region on the back of the body;

[0017] The back of the third display area is provided with a second connecting part that is adapted to the first connecting part;

[0018] When the third display area is in the inwardly contracted state, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion form a connection.

[0019] Optionally, a snap-fit ​​connection is formed between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion;

[0020] or,

[0021] A magnetic connection is formed between the first connecting part and the second connecting part.

[0022] Optionally, a camera is provided in the first area on the back of the device.

[0023] Optionally, when the third display area is in the outwardly extended state, the upper surface of the first slider is in contact with the back surface of the second display area.

[0024] Optionally, a sliding groove is formed on the upper surface of the first slider, and a sliding member adapted to the sliding groove is formed on the back side of the first display area.

[0025] Optionally, the mobile terminal further includes a limiting mechanism;

[0026] The limiting mechanism is used to limit the maximum displacement of the first slider during the process of the third display area changing from the inward contraction state to the outward extension state.

[0027] Optionally, the display screen further includes a fourth display area and a fifth display area, wherein the first display area, the fourth display area and the fifth display area are connected in sequence, and the fourth display area and the second display area are respectively located on both sides of the first display area, and the fourth display area is made of a flexible material;

[0028] The mobile terminal also includes a second driving component, which is disposed on the body and connected to the second slider through a second telescopic component;

[0029] in:

[0030] During the process of the fifth display area changing from the inward contraction state to the outward extension state, the second drive component drives the second telescopic component to push the second slider outward, so that the second slider causes the fifth display area to fold from the back of the body to the front of the body;

[0031] During the process of the fifth display area changing from the outward extension state to the inward retraction state, the second drive component drives the second telescopic component to pull the second slider inward, so that the fifth display area folds from the front of the body to the back of the body.

[0032] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a screen control method is provided, applied to a mobile terminal as described in the first aspect, the method comprising:

[0033] Receive screen unfold command;

[0034] According to the screen unfolding command, the first driving component is controlled to drive the first telescopic component to push the first slider outward, so that the first slider causes the third display area to fold from the back of the body to the front of the body.

[0035] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0036] Receive screen collapse command;

[0037] According to the screen shrinkage command, the first driving component is controlled to drive the first telescopic component to pull the first slider inward, so that the third display area is folded from the front of the body to the back of the body.

[0038] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a screen control device is provided, applied in a mobile terminal as described in the first aspect, the device comprising:

[0039] The screen unfold command receiving module is configured to receive screen unfold commands;

[0040] The screen unfolding module is configured to control the first driving component to drive the first telescopic component to push the first slider outward according to the screen unfolding command, so that the first slider causes the third display area to fold from the back of the body to the front of the body.

[0041] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0042] The screen shrink command receiving module is configured to receive screen shrink commands;

[0043] The screen shrinking module is configured to control the first driving component to drive the first telescopic component to pull the first slider inward according to the screen shrinking command, so that the third display area is folded from the front of the body to the back of the body.

[0044] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the method as described in the second aspect.

[0045] The technical solutions provided in this disclosure may have the following beneficial effects:

[0046] By setting up a driving component and a telescopic component inside the mobile terminal, the driving component is controlled to drive the telescopic component to push or pull the slider, so that the display screen unfolds or retracts, thereby realizing the automatic unfolding or retraction of the flexible display screen without the need for manual operation by the user, which is highly convenient.

[0047] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0048] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0049] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0050] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mobile terminal according to another exemplary embodiment;

[0051] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a snap-fit ​​connection according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0052] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mobile terminal according to another exemplary embodiment;

[0053] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mobile terminal according to another exemplary embodiment;

[0054] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating a screen control method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0055] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating a screen control method according to another exemplary embodiment;

[0056] Figure 8This is a block diagram illustrating a screen control device according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0057] Figure 9 This is a block diagram illustrating a screen control device according to another exemplary embodiment;

[0058] Figure 10 This is a block diagram illustrating a screen control device according to another exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0059] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0060] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The example shown is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mobile terminal. Figure 1 In the middle, the mobile terminal's display screen is in a retracted state; Figure 2 In the above-mentioned mobile terminal 100, the display screen is in the unfolded state. The mobile terminal 100 includes: a body 110, a display screen 120, and a first driving component 130.

[0061] The body 110 includes the front and the back of the body 110.

[0062] The body 110 is the main frame of the mobile terminal 100. The body 110 is typically hexahedral in shape, and some edges or corners of this hexahedron may have rounded chamfers. The front of the body 110 is typically a rounded rectangle or a right rectangle. In this embodiment, the body 110 can be used to support the display screen 120. The body 110 can also house the main chip and other major components. Users can interact with the display screen 120 from the front of the body 110.

[0063] The display screen 120 includes a first display area 121, a second display area 122 and a third display area 123 connected in sequence. The first display area 121 is located on the front of the body 110, and the second display area 122 is made of flexible material.

[0064] The display screen 120 is used to display images and colors. Optionally, the display screen 120 is a touch screen, which, in addition to displaying data, also has the ability to receive user touch operations (such as clicking, swiping, pressing, etc.). Optionally, the display screen 120 can be an OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) screen.

[0065] For example, the second display area 122 is made of a flexible material, while the first display area 121 or the third display area 123 can be made of either a flexible or a rigid material. When the first display area 121 and the third display area 123 are made of flexible materials, the display screen 120 is a complete flexible display screen. A flexible display screen refers to a display screen that can be bent and has flexibility. A flexible display screen can change its screen shape by bending, folding, etc.

[0066] In an exemplary embodiment, the first display area 121, the second display area 122, and the third display area 123 are three different display areas of the display screen 120, rather than three different display screens, and there is no splicing gap between two adjacent display areas.

[0067] The first drive assembly 130 is mounted on the body 110 and is connected to the first slider 150 via the first telescopic component 140.

[0068] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first drive component 130 can convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, enabling the first telescopic member 140 to push or pull the first slider 150 to move. Optionally, the first drive component 130 is a motor.

[0069] The first telescopic component 140 refers to a telescopic component. Exemplarily, the first telescopic component 140 may be a connecting rod or other components with telescopic properties. This disclosure does not limit the type of the first telescopic component 140.

[0070] In this embodiment, during the process of the third display area 123 changing from an inwardly retracted state to an outwardly extended state, the first driving component 130 drives the first telescopic component 140 to push the first slider 150 outward, so that the first slider 150 causes the third display area 123 to fold from the back of the body 110 to the front of the body 110. The mobile terminal 100 is... Figure 1 The state shown becomes Figure 2 The state shown.

[0071] During the process of the third display area 123 changing from an outwardly extended state to an inwardly retracted state, the first drive assembly 130 drives the first telescopic component 140 to pull the first slider 150 inward, so that the third display area 123 folds from the front of the body 110 to the back of the body 110. The mobile terminal 100 is composed of... Figure 2 The state shown becomes Figure 1 The state shown.

[0072] During the unfolding of the third display area 123, the first driving component 130 drives the first telescopic component 140 to push the first slider 150 outward, causing the first slider 150 to move away from the body 110. As the first slider 150 moves, it drives the second display area 122 to move, which in turn drives the third display area 123 to move, causing the third display area 123 to fold from the back of the body 110 to the front, thus unfolding the display screen 120. When the third display area 123 is in an outwardly extended state, the screen display area of ​​the mobile terminal 100 increases. The technical solution provided by this embodiment increases the screen display area of ​​the mobile terminal 100 while ensuring its portability.

[0073] During the retraction of the third display area 123, the first drive component 130 drives the first telescopic component 140 to pull the first slider 150 inward, causing the first slider 150 to move closer to the body 110. When the first slider 150 moves, it will drive the second display area 122 to move, and then the second display area 122 will drive the third display area 123 to move, so that the third display area 123 will fold from the front of the body 110 to the back of the body 110, thereby realizing the retraction of the display screen 120.

[0074] In an exemplary embodiment, the back surface of the second display area 122 is a flexible support member. The flexible support member is used to support the second display area 122 when the third display area 123 is in an outwardly extended state. The flexible support member can be any of the following: silicone, TPU rubber, or a hinge.

[0075] In an exemplary embodiment, when the third display area 123 is in an outwardly extended state, the upper surface of the first slider 150 is in contact with the back surface of the second display area 122. At this time, the first slider 150 can provide good support for the second display area 122, avoiding screen unevenness caused by lack of support when the second display area 122 is in the extended state.

[0076] Optionally, when the third display area 123 is in an inwardly retracted state, the back of the third display area 123 is attached to the first area on the back of the body 110.

[0077] Optionally, a first connecting portion is provided in a first area on the back of the body 110, and a second connecting portion adapted to the first connecting portion is provided on the back of the third display area 123; when the third display area 123 is in an inwardly retracted state, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are connected. The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion can play a role in fixing the third display area 123 when the third display area 123 is in an inwardly retracted state.

[0078] In one example, a snap-fit ​​connection is formed between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion. For example, as shown... Figure 3 As shown, the first connecting part is a snap fastener 111, and the second connecting part is a slot 112 adapted to the snap fastener 111. Optionally, the snap fastener 111 is connected to a motor, which enables the snap fastener 111 to be inserted into the slot 112 or to be disengaged from the slot 112. When the third display area 123 changes from an outwardly extended state to an inwardly retracted state, the user can manually fold the third display area 123 back to its retracted position and insert the snap fastener 111 into the slot 112.

[0079] In another example, a magnetic connection is formed between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion. Exemplarily, both the first and second connecting portions are permanent magnets. By increasing the distance between the body 110 and the third display area 123, the third display area 123 can extend outwards; by decreasing the distance between the body 110 and the third display area 123, the third display area 123 can retract inwards. Alternatively, one of the first and second connecting portions is a permanent magnet, and the other is a soft magnet. By outputting current to the soft magnet, a repulsive force is generated between the first and second connecting portions, causing them to separate, thereby allowing the third display area 123 to extend outwards.

[0080] Optionally, a camera is located in the first area on the back of the device 110. When taking a picture, the third display area 123 unfolds outward, exposing the camera on the mobile terminal 100 to meet the user's photography needs. By placing the camera in the first area on the back of the device 110, the camera is not exposed when not in use, thus providing protection for the camera.

[0081] like Figure 4 As shown, a sliding groove 151 is formed on the upper surface of the first slider 150, and a slider 152 adapted to the sliding groove 151 is formed on the back side of the first display area 121. The sliding groove 151 and the slider 152 can prevent the first display area 121 from disengaging from the first slider 150, and to a certain extent reduce the moving resistance of the first slider 150.

[0082] Optionally, the mobile terminal 100 also includes a limiting mechanism. The limiting mechanism is used to limit the maximum displacement of the first slider 150 during the process of the third display area 123 changing from an inwardly retracted state to an outwardly extended state. This method prevents excessive displacement of the first slider 150, which could cause excessive screen stretching and damage.

[0083] Exemplarily, the limiting mechanism may include a magnetic element and a Hall sensor. The magnetic element may include a permanent magnetic element and a soft magnetic element; the Hall sensor is a magnetic field sensor made based on the Hall effect. In this embodiment, the Hall sensor can indirectly measure the displacement between the magnetic element and the Hall sensor, that is, the displacement between the body 110 and the first slider 150. Optionally, the magnetic element is disposed on the body 110 and the Hall sensor is disposed on the first slider 150; or, the magnetic element is disposed on the first slider 150 and the Hall sensor is disposed on the body 110. When the displacement between the body 110 and the first slider 150 is greater than a preset threshold, the mobile terminal 100 controls the first driving component 130 to stop working, thereby causing the first slider 150 to stop moving, and thus causing the third display area 123 to stop unfolding.

[0084] Setting a limiting mechanism in the mobile terminal 100 can effectively protect the display screen 120 and prevent damage caused by excessive unfolding of the display screen 120.

[0085] Of course, by setting the extension length of the first telescopic component 140, the limiting function of the limiting mechanism can also be achieved.

[0086] In summary, the technical solution provided in this disclosure embodiment, by setting a driving component and a telescopic component inside the mobile terminal, and controlling the driving component to drive the telescopic component to push or pull the slider, so that the display screen unfolds or retracts, thereby realizing the automatic unfolding or retraction of the flexible display screen without the need for manual operation by the user, which is highly convenient.

[0087] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mobile terminal according to another exemplary embodiment. The mobile terminal includes: a body 110, a display screen 120, a first driving component 130, and a second driving component 160.

[0088] The display screen 120 includes a first display area 121, a second display area 122, a third display area 123, a fourth display area 124, and a fifth display area 125.

[0089] In this embodiment, the first display area 121, the fourth display area 124, and the fifth display area 125 are connected sequentially, and the fourth display area 124 and the second display area 122 are located on both sides of the first display area 121, respectively. The fourth display area 124 is made of a flexible material. That is, the fifth display area 125, the fourth display area 124, the first display area 121, the second display area 122, and the third display area 123 are connected sequentially.

[0090] In an exemplary embodiment, the fifth display area 125, the fourth display area 124, the first display area 121, the second display area 122, and the third display area 123 are five different display areas of the display screen 120, rather than five different display screens, and there is no splicing gap between two adjacent display areas.

[0091] For example, the first display area 121, the third display area 123, or the fifth display area 125 may be made of a flexible material or a rigid material. When the first display area 121, the third display area 123, and the fifth display area 125 are all made of flexible materials, the display screen 120 is a complete flexible display screen.

[0092] The second drive assembly 160 is mounted on the body 110 and is connected to the second slider 180 via the second telescopic component 170.

[0093] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second drive component 160 can convert electrical energy into mechanical energy so that the second telescopic component 170 can push or pull the second slider 180 to move. Optionally, the second drive component 160 is a motor.

[0094] The second telescopic component 170 refers to a telescopic component. Exemplarily, the second telescopic component 170 may be a connecting rod or other components with telescopic properties. This disclosure does not limit the type of the second telescopic component 170.

[0095] During the process of the fifth display area 125 changing from an inward retracted state to an outward extended state, the second drive component 160 drives the second telescopic component 170 to push the second slider 180 outward, so that the second slider 180 causes the fifth display area 125 to fold from the back of the body 110 to the front of the body 110.

[0096] During the process of the fifth display area 125 changing from an outwardly extended state to an inwardly retracted state, the second drive component 160 drives the second telescopic component 170 to pull the second slider 180 inward, so that the fifth display area 125 is folded from the front of the body 110 to the back of the body 110.

[0097] For an explanation of the unfolding and retraction process of the fifth display area 125, please refer to the explanation of the unfolding and retraction process of the third display area 123 above, which will not be repeated here.

[0098] Optionally, the back of the fourth display area 124 is a flexible support component. This flexible support component can be any of the following: silicone, TPU rubber, or a hinge.

[0099] Optionally, when the fifth display area 125 is in an inwardly retracted state, the back of the fifth display area 125 is attached to the second area on the back of the body 110.

[0100] A third connecting part is provided in the second area on the back of the body 110; a fourth connecting part adapted to the third connecting part is provided on the back of the fifth display area 125; when the fifth display area 125 is in an inward retracted state, the third connecting part and the fourth connecting part are connected.

[0101] For details regarding the third and fourth connecting parts, please refer to the descriptions of the first and second connecting parts above; they will not be repeated here.

[0102] With the fifth display area 125 in an outwardly extended state, the upper surface of the second slider 180 is in contact with the back of the fourth display area 124.

[0103] The third display area 123 and the fifth display area 125 can be expanded simultaneously, maximizing the screen display area. Alternatively, the third display area 123 can be expanded while the fifth display area 125 can be contracted; or the third display area 123 can be contracted while the fifth display area 125 can be expanded. The expansion or contraction of the third display area 123 and the fifth display area 125 is determined by the user's display needs. When the user desires the maximum display area, both the third display area 123 and the fifth display area 125 can be expanded simultaneously. The technical solutions provided in this disclosure offer diverse display formats.

[0104] In summary, the technical solution provided in this disclosure increases the display area and diversifies the display forms by setting up driving components on both sides and telescopic components, which can better meet the display needs of users.

[0105] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating a screen control method according to an exemplary embodiment, applied to a mobile terminal as described above. The method can be executed by the mobile terminal described above. The method includes the following steps (steps 601-602).

[0106] In step 601, a screen unfolding command is received.

[0107] A screen unfold command is an operation command used to unfold the display screen. The screen unfold command can be triggered via a system interaction button within the display screen, or via a physical or touch button on the mobile terminal. Of course, in other possible implementations, the screen unfold command can also be triggered by the user's voice or gestures. This disclosure does not limit the triggering method of the screen unfold command.

[0108] In step 602, according to the screen unfolding command, the first driving component is controlled to drive the first telescopic component to push the first slider outward, so that the first slider drives the third display area to fold from the back of the body to the front of the body.

[0109] During the unfolding of the third display area, the first driving component drives the first telescopic component to push the first slider outward, causing the first slider to move away from the body. When the first slider moves, it will drive the second display area to move, and then the second display area will drive the third display area to move, so that the third display area will fold from the back of the body to the front of the body, thus realizing the unfolding of the display screen.

[0110] To illustrate, when a user wants to use a larger display area to watch a video, the user can click a system button on the screen to trigger a screen unfolding command. Upon receiving the screen unfolding command, the mobile terminal unfolds the third display area, providing a larger display area for the user to watch the video.

[0111] Optionally, such as Figure 7 As shown, the method also includes the following steps (steps 603-604):

[0112] In step 603, a screen shrinking command is received.

[0113] A screen shrinking command is an operation command used to shrink the display screen. The screen shrinking command can be triggered via a system interaction button within the display screen, or via a physical or touch button on the mobile terminal. Of course, in other possible implementations, the screen shrinking command can also be triggered by the user's voice or gestures. This disclosure does not limit the triggering method of the screen shrinking command.

[0114] In step 604, according to the screen shrinkage command, the first driving component is controlled to drive the first telescopic component to pull the first slider inward, so that the third display area is folded from the front of the body to the back of the body.

[0115] During the retraction of the third display area, the first drive component drives the first telescopic component to pull the first slider inward, causing the first slider to move closer to the body. When the first slider moves, it will drive the second display area to move, and then the second display area will drive the third display area to move, so that the third display area will fold from the front of the body to the back of the body, thus realizing the retraction of the display screen.

[0116] To illustrate, after a user finishes watching a video and no longer needs a large display area, the user can click the system button on the screen again, triggering a screen retraction command. Upon receiving the screen retraction command, the mobile terminal shrinks the third display area, and the display area returns to normal.

[0117] In summary, the technical solution provided in this disclosure embodiment, by setting a driving component and a telescopic component inside the mobile terminal, and controlling the driving component to drive the telescopic component to push or pull the slider, so that the display screen unfolds or retracts, thereby realizing the automatic unfolding or retraction of the flexible display screen without the need for manual operation by the user, which is highly convenient.

[0118] The following are embodiments of the apparatus disclosed herein, which can be used to execute embodiments of the method disclosed herein. For details not disclosed in the apparatus embodiments of this disclosure, please refer to the embodiments of the method disclosed herein.

[0119] Figure 8 This is a block diagram illustrating a screen control device according to an exemplary embodiment. The device is applied to a mobile terminal as described above; the device can be the mobile terminal itself or be installed within the mobile terminal. The device has the functions to implement the methods described in the above embodiments; these functions can be implemented in hardware or by hardware executing corresponding software. The device 800 may include: an unfolding instruction receiving module 810 and a screen unfolding module 820.

[0120] The unfold command receiving module 810 is configured to receive screen unfold commands.

[0121] The screen unfolding module 820 is configured to control the first driving component to drive the first telescopic component to push the first slider outward according to the screen unfolding command, so that the first slider causes the third display area to fold from the back of the body to the front of the body.

[0122] In summary, the technical solution provided in this disclosure embodiment, by setting a driving component and a telescopic component inside the mobile terminal, and controlling the driving component to drive the telescopic component to push or pull the slider, so that the display screen unfolds or retracts, thereby realizing the automatic unfolding or retraction of the flexible display screen without the need for manual operation by the user, which is highly convenient.

[0123] Optionally, such as Figure 9 As shown, the device 800 also includes a shrink command receiving module 830 and a screen shrink module 840.

[0124] The shrink command receiving module 830 is configured to receive screen shrink commands.

[0125] The screen shrinking module 840 is configured to control the first driving component to drive the first telescopic component to pull the first slider inward according to the screen shrinking command, so that the third display area is folded from the front of the body to the back of the body.

[0126] It should be noted that the apparatus provided in the above embodiments is only illustrated by the division of the above functional modules when implementing its functions. In actual applications, the above functions can be assigned to different functional modules as needed, that is, the internal structure of the device can be divided into different functional modules to complete all or part of the functions described above. In addition, the apparatus and method embodiments provided in the above embodiments belong to the same concept, and the specific implementation process can be found in the method embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0127] Figure 10 This is a block diagram illustrating a screen control device 1000 according to another exemplary embodiment. For example, the device 1000 is a mobile terminal as described above; for instance, the device 1000 may be a mobile phone, computer, digital broadcasting terminal, messaging device, game console, tablet device, medical device, fitness device, personal digital assistant, etc.

[0128] Reference Figure 10 The device 1000 may include one or more of the following components: a processing component 1002, a memory 1004, a power supply component 1006, a multimedia component 1008, an audio component 1010, an input / output (I / O) interface 1012, a sensor component 1014, and a communication component 1016.

[0129] Processing component 1002 typically controls the overall operation of device 1000, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communication, camera operation, and recording operations. Processing component 1002 may include one or more processors 1020 to execute instructions to perform all or part of the steps of the methods described above. Furthermore, processing component 1002 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between processing component 1002 and other components. For example, processing component 1002 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between multimedia component 1008 and processing component 1002.

[0130] Memory 1004 is configured to store various types of data to support the operation of device 1000. Examples of such data include instructions for any application or method operating on device 1000, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. Memory 1004 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic storage, flash memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0131] Power supply component 1006 provides power to various components of device 1000. Power supply component 1006 may include a power management system, one or more power supplies, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to device 1000.

[0132] The multimedia component 1008 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the device 1000 and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touchscreen to receive input signals from the user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touches, swipes, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensors may sense not only the boundaries of the touch or swipe action but also the duration and pressure associated with the touch or swipe operation. In some embodiments, the multimedia component 1008 includes a front-facing camera and / or a rear-facing camera. When the device 1000 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front-facing camera and / or the rear-facing camera may receive external multimedia data. Each front-facing camera and rear-facing camera may be a fixed optical lens system or have focal length and optical zoom capabilities.

[0133] Audio component 1010 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, audio component 1010 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when device 1000 is in an operating mode, such as call mode, recording mode, and voice recognition mode. The received audio signals may be further stored in memory 1004 or transmitted via communication component 1016. In some embodiments, audio component 1010 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0134] I / O interface 1012 provides an interface between processing component 1002 and peripheral interface modules, such as keyboards, click wheels, buttons, etc. These buttons may include, but are not limited to, home buttons, volume buttons, power buttons, and lock buttons.

[0135] Sensor assembly 1014 includes one or more sensors for providing state assessments of various aspects of device 1000. For example, sensor assembly 1014 may detect the on / off state of device 1000, the relative positioning of components such as the display and keypad of device 1000, changes in the position of device 1000 or a component of device 1000, the presence or absence of user contact with device 1000, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of device 1000, and temperature changes of device 1000. Sensor assembly 1014 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. Sensor assembly 1014 may also include an optical sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, sensor assembly 1014 may also include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[0136] Communication component 1016 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between device 1000 and other devices. Device 1000 can access wireless networks based on communication standards, such as Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, or subsequent evolution systems, or combinations thereof. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 1016 receives broadcast signals or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 1016 further includes a near-field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication.

[0137] In an exemplary embodiment, the device 1000 may be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, or other electronic components to perform the screen control method described above.

[0138] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is also provided, on which a computer program is stored, which can be executed by the processor 1020 of the device 1000 to perform the screen control method described above.

[0139] For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device, etc.

[0140] It should be understood that "multiple" as used in this article refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0141] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure and is not intended to limit this disclosure. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this disclosure should be included within the protection scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A mobile terminal, characterized in that, The mobile terminal includes: The body, which includes a front body and a back body; The display screen includes a first display area, a second display area, and a third display area connected in sequence. The first display area is disposed on the front of the body, and the second display area is made of a flexible material. A first drive assembly is disposed on the body and connected to the first slider via a first telescopic component; in: During the process of the third display area changing from an inward contraction state to an outward extension state, the first driving component drives the first telescopic component to push the first slider outward, so that the first slider causes the third display area to fold from the back of the body to the front of the body. When the third display area is in the outward extension state, the upper surface of the first slider is in contact with the back of the second display area, and the first slider is used to support the second display area. During the process of the third display area changing from the outward extension state to the inward retraction state, the first drive component drives the first telescopic component to pull the first slider inward, so that the third display area is folded from the front of the body to the back of the body.

2. The mobile terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The back of the second display area is a flexible support component.

3. The mobile terminal according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flexible support component can be any one of the following: silicone, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) rubber, or a hinge.

4. The mobile terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the third display area is in the inward retracted state, the back of the third display area is in contact with the first area of ​​the back of the body.

5. The mobile terminal according to claim 4, characterized in that, A first connecting part is provided in the first area on the back of the body; The back of the third display area is provided with a second connecting part that is adapted to the first connecting part; When the third display area is in the inwardly contracted state, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion form a connection.

6. The mobile terminal according to claim 5, characterized in that, A snap-fit ​​connection is formed between the first connecting part and the second connecting part; or, A magnetic connection is formed between the first connecting part and the second connecting part.

7. The mobile terminal according to claim 4, characterized in that, A camera is installed in the first area on the back of the device.

8. The mobile terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The upper surface of the first slider is formed with a sliding groove, and the back of the first display area is formed with a sliding member that is adapted to the sliding groove.

9. The mobile terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The mobile terminal also includes a limiting mechanism; The limiting mechanism is used to limit the maximum displacement of the first slider during the process of the third display area changing from the inward contraction state to the outward extension state.

10. The mobile terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The display screen further includes a fourth display area and a fifth display area, the first display area, the fourth display area and the fifth display area are connected in sequence, and the fourth display area and the second display area are respectively located on both sides of the first display area. The fourth display area is made of flexible material. The mobile terminal also includes a second driving component, which is disposed on the body and connected to the second slider through a second telescopic component; in: During the process of the fifth display area changing from the inward contraction state to the outward extension state, the second drive component drives the second telescopic component to push the second slider outward, so that the second slider causes the fifth display area to fold from the back of the body to the front of the body; During the process of the fifth display area changing from the outward extension state to the inward retraction state, the second drive component drives the second telescopic component to pull the second slider inward, so that the fifth display area folds from the front of the body to the back of the body.

11. A screen control method, characterized in that, Applied to a mobile terminal as described in any one of claims 1 to 10, the method comprises: Receive screen unfold command; According to the screen unfolding command, the first driving component is controlled to drive the first telescopic component to push the first slider outward, so that the first slider causes the third display area to fold from the back of the body to the front of the body.

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive screen collapse command; According to the screen shrinkage command, the first driving component is controlled to drive the first telescopic component to pull the first slider inward, so that the third display area is folded from the front of the body to the back of the body.

13. A screen control device, characterized in that, Applied in a mobile terminal as described in any one of claims 1 to 10, the device comprises: The screen unfold command receiving module is configured to receive screen unfold commands; The screen unfolding module is configured to control the first driving component to drive the first telescopic component to push the first slider outward according to the screen unfolding command, so that the first slider causes the third display area to fold from the back of the body to the front of the body.

14. The apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, The device further includes: The screen shrink command receiving module is configured to receive screen shrink commands; The screen shrinking module is configured to control the first driving component to drive the first telescopic component to pull the first slider inward according to the screen shrinking command, so that the third display area is folded from the front of the body to the back of the body.

15. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the steps of the method as described in claim 11 or 12.

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