A wearable device

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a wearable device, which includes a shell, an input device arranged on the shell through a mounting hole of the shell, the input device includes a connected rod and a head, a characteristic area is arranged in the head of the input device in an area opposite to the rod or the shell, or a characteristic area is arranged in the inner end surface of the rod of the input device, or a characteristic area is arranged in the shell in an area opposite to the input device, an optical sensor is arranged in the shell, and when the input device is rotated, the rotation of the input device can be identified by the light reflected from the characteristic area to the optical sensor. This structure of setting a characteristic area on a wearable device can reduce the complexity of the structural design, and can also save space because no additional components are required.

Description

[0001] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the China Patent Office on March 27, 2020, with application number 202010230501.4 and application name “A Wearable Device,” the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] The present application relates to the field of electronic devices, and more specifically, to a wearable device. Background Art

[0003] The wearable device is equipped with an input device such as a crown, a switch, a button or a key. The user touches the input device to rotate or move the input device to realize user input. The wearable device recognizes the rotation or movement of the input device and responds to the user input to realize the functions or operations of starting the wearable device, determining or adjusting the signal (for example, adjusting the volume), etc.

[0004] The structural designs used to identify rotation or movement in existing wearable devices are relatively complex. Summary of the Invention

[0005] An embodiment of the present application provides a wearable device comprising a housing and an input device mounted on the housing through a mounting hole in the housing. The input device comprises a connected stem and a head. A characteristic region is provided in the head of the input device in an area opposite the stem or the housing, or a characteristic region is provided on the inner end surface of the stem of the input device, or a characteristic region is provided in an area of ​​the housing opposite the input device. An optical sensor is provided within the housing. When the input device is rotated, light reflected from the characteristic region to the optical sensor can be used to identify the rotation of the input device. This structure of providing characteristic regions on a wearable device can reduce the complexity of the structural design and save space by eliminating the need for additional components.

[0006] In a first aspect, a wearable device is provided, comprising:

[0007] a housing including a mounting hole;

[0008] An input device comprising a rod and a head connected to each other, wherein the rod is arranged on the housing through the mounting hole, and the head is arranged at one end of the rod and located outside the mounting hole;

[0009] a circuit board, disposed in the housing;

[0010] a processor and an optical sensor, wherein the processor and the optical sensor are both connected to the circuit board, the processor is disposed in the housing, and the optical sensor is disposed in the housing;

[0011] In which, a characteristic area is provided in the area of ​​the head opposite to the rod or the shell, and a channel is provided in the rod. When the input device is rotated, the light reflected by the characteristic area can enter the optical sensor through the channel, so that the rotation of the input device can be identified by the processor.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present application, light from the light-emitting unit passes through the channel of the rod to reach the characteristic area, the characteristic area reflects the light, and the reflected light passes through the channel of the rod again to reach the optical sensor to obtain characteristic information. In this way, the processor can process the characteristic information obtained in multiple time periods to determine the rotation of the input device to identify user input.

[0013] It should be understood that the light-emitting unit may be a light-emitting unit integrated in the optical sensor, or may be a light-emitting unit independent of the optical sensor.

[0014] The characteristic information may be an irregular grayscale image formed on the optical sensor by the light reflected from the characteristic area to the optical sensor, or the characteristic information may be the time when the light is reflected back from the characteristic area, or the characteristic information may be the pattern imaged by the characteristic area on the optical sensor and the imaging speed.

[0015] The wearable device provided in the embodiment of the present application has a characteristic area set on the head or rod of the input device and a channel for transmitting light set in the rod, and an optical sensor is set in the shell. When the input device is rotated, the light reflected by the characteristic area can enter the optical sensor through the channel, so that the rotation of the input device can be identified by the processor, which can reduce the complexity of the structural design and save space because no additional components are required.

[0016] In some embodiments, the characteristic region includes a characteristic texture, wherein the characteristic texture is a microstructure formed by one or more of scallops, grooves, dimples, protrusions, bumps, and scratches.

[0017] In one example, the characteristic texture in the characteristic region changes regularly. For example, the characteristic texture is a hole, and the characteristic region includes a plurality of holes, and the depths of the plurality of holes increase or decrease in sequence.

[0018] In other embodiments, the characteristic region is a colored microstructure.

[0019] In one example, the color of the feature region changes regularly, for example, the feature region is colored with two colors, and the two colors are distributed alternately.

[0020] Optionally, the channel is a first channel provided in the rod portion, the first channel passes through the rod portion along the axial direction of the rod portion, and the characteristic area is provided on an area of ​​the head portion opposite to the first channel.

[0021] The wearable device provided in the embodiment of the present application has a first channel provided in the stem portion, and a characteristic area is provided on the area of ​​the head opposite to the first channel, so that the path of the channel is shorter, which is beneficial to ensuring the structural strength of the input device.

[0022] In some embodiments, an optical fiber is disposed in the first channel, the optical fiber forms a first angle with the axial direction of the rod, the first angle is greater than 0 degrees, the optical fiber is fixedly connected to the housing and does not contact the rod, so that the optical fiber does not rotate when the input device is rotated, and when the input device is rotated so that the characteristic area is opposite to one end of the optical fiber, the light reflected by the characteristic area can enter the optical sensor through the optical fiber.

[0023] The characteristic area relative to one end of the optical fiber means that in a plane parallel to the rotation direction, the projection of the cross-section of the characteristic area and the projection of the cross-section of the optical fiber are at least partially overlapped. At least partial overlap means that the projections of the two are partially overlapped or completely overlapped.

[0024] When the input device is rotated so that the characteristic region is aligned with the other end of the optical fiber, light reflected from characteristic region 1 can be reflected by the optical fiber onto the optical sensor, forming an image on the optical sensor to form characteristic information. When the characteristic region is misaligned with the other end of the optical fiber, the characteristic region is not imaged on the optical sensor. In other words, in this embodiment, the characteristic region is imaged on the optical sensor at intervals via the optical fiber. Thus, the rotation of the input device can be determined by using the pattern and imaging speed of multiple images of the characteristic region on the optical sensor to identify user input.

[0025] In this embodiment, the characteristic information may be a pattern imaged by the characteristic region on the optical sensor and an imaging speed.

[0026] The wearable device provided in the embodiment of the present application has a characteristic area on its head, and an optical fiber is provided in the first channel of the rod, which is at a first angle to the axial direction of the rod. The optical fiber is fixedly connected to the shell and does not contact the rod, so that the optical fiber does not rotate when the input device is rotated. In this way, the characteristic area can be intermittently imaged on the optical sensor through the optical fiber, and the pattern of multiple images of the characteristic area on the optical sensor and the imaging speed can be used to determine the rotation of the input device to identify user input.

[0027] In other embodiments, an optical fiber is provided in the first channel, the optical fiber forms a first angle with the axial direction of the rod, the first angle is greater than 0 degrees, the optical fiber is fixed in the first channel and is arranged opposite to the characteristic area, when the input device is rotated, the optical fiber can be driven to rotate, and the light reflected by the characteristic area can enter the optical sensor through the optical fiber.

[0028] In one example, the characteristic information may be the time taken for light to be reflected from a characteristic region. The processor analyzes and processes the obtained time to determine the rotation state of the input device and thereby recognize user input. For example, the processor determines the rotation of the input device by processing the time difference between multiple obtained times.

[0029] In another example, the characteristic information can be an irregular grayscale image formed on the optical sensor by light reflected from the characteristic region. However, because the optical fiber rotates with the rotation of the input device, and the characteristic region is imaged on the optical sensor through the optical fiber, the imaging trajectory of the characteristic region on the optical sensor is annular. In other words, the trajectory of the grayscale image formed by the characteristic region on the optical sensor is annular, and the angle of the annular image is the same as the rotation angle of the input device. Therefore, the rotation of the input device can be determined based on the annular imaging trajectory, which greatly reduces the computational complexity and improves recognition efficiency.

[0030] The wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application has a characteristic area provided on the head, and an optical fiber is provided in the first channel of the rod, which is at a first angle to the axial direction of the rod. The optical fiber is fixed in the first channel of the rod and is arranged opposite to the characteristic area. When the input device is rotated, the optical fiber also rotates. In this way, the light reflected from the characteristic area can be continuously reflected on the light sensor through the optical fiber to form an image on the light sensor to form characteristic information. The processor determines the rotation of the input device based on the characteristic information to identify the user input.

[0031] Optionally, the head includes an inner end surface opposite to the shell, the characteristic area is provided on the inner end surface, and,

[0032] The channel includes a first channel and a first opening, the first channel passes through the rod portion along the axial direction of the rod portion, the first opening extends inward from the side wall of the rod portion and is connected to the first channel, and the first opening is arranged opposite to the characteristic area.

[0033] The wearable device provided in the embodiment of the present application has a characteristic area set on the inner end surface of the head opposite to the shell, and the design is simple and easy to implement.

[0034] In some embodiments, the wearable device further includes a first polarizer, which is disposed in the first channel and adjacent to the first opening. When the input device is rotated, light reflected by the characteristic area can reach the first polarizer through the first opening, and enter the optical sensor through the first polarizer and the first channel.

[0035] The wearable device provided in the embodiment of the present application, by arranging a first polarizer in the first channel of the rod portion, can not only change the light path through the first polarizer, and transmit the light from the light-emitting unit (for example, the light-emitting unit in the optical sensor) to the characteristic area and transmit the light reflected from the characteristic area to the optical sensor, but also the first polarizer can effectively filter out external ambient light, so that ambient light at certain angles cannot pass through the first opening and the first channel to reach the optical sensor, thereby greatly reducing the interference of ambient light on the rotation of the input device and improving the user experience.

[0036] In a second aspect, a wearable device is provided, comprising:

[0037] a housing including a mounting hole;

[0038] An input device comprising a rod and a head connected to each other, wherein the rod is arranged on the housing through the mounting hole, and the head is arranged at one end of the rod and located outside the mounting hole;

[0039] a circuit board, disposed in the housing;

[0040] a processor and an optical sensor, wherein both the processor and the optical sensor are connected to the circuit board, the processor is disposed in the housing, and the optical sensor is disposed in the housing;

[0041] A characteristic area is provided in the area of ​​the shell opposite to the input device, and a channel is provided in the input device. When the input device is rotated to one end of the channel opposite to the characteristic area, the light reflected by the characteristic area enters the optical sensor through the channel, so that the rotation of the input device can be identified by the processor.

[0042] One end of the channel relative to the characteristic area means that in a plane parallel to the rotation direction, the projection of the cross-section of the characteristic area and the projection of the cross-section of one end of the channel are at least partially overlapped. At least partial overlap means that the projections of the two are partially overlapped or completely overlapped.

[0043] In the embodiment of the present application, since the housing remains stationary, when the input device is rotated, the characteristic region is intermittently aligned with one end of the channel and intermittently imaged on the optical sensor. Light from the light-emitting unit passes through the channel. When the input device is rotated so that the characteristic region is opposite one end of the channel, the light reaches the characteristic region. Light reflected by the characteristic region passes through the channel again and reaches the optical sensor, where it is imaged on the optical sensor to form characteristic information. When the characteristic region is misaligned with channel 1, the characteristic region is not imaged on the optical sensor. In other words, in this embodiment, the characteristic region is intermittently imaged on the optical sensor through the channel. In this way, the pattern of multiple images of the characteristic region on the optical sensor and the imaging speed can be used to determine the rotation of the input device to identify user input.

[0044] In the wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application, a characteristic region is provided in an area of ​​the housing opposite the input device, a channel is provided within the input device, and an optical sensor is provided within the housing. Since the housing remains stationary during rotation of the input device, the characteristic region periodically faces one end of the channel, and the characteristic region is periodically imaged on the optical sensor through the channel. In this way, the rotation of the input device can be determined by using the pattern and imaging speed of multiple images of the characteristic region on the optical sensor to identify user input. This structural design not only reduces structural complexity but also saves space by eliminating the need for additional components.

[0045] In some embodiments, the characteristic area is provided in an area of ​​the shell opposite to the head, and,

[0046] The channel includes a first channel arranged on the rod portion and a fourth channel arranged on the head portion, the first channel penetrates the rod portion along the axial direction of the rod portion, one end of the fourth channel is connected to the first channel, and when the input device is rotated to a preset angle, the other end of the fourth channel may be opposite to the characteristic area.

[0047] In another embodiment, the characteristic area is provided on the hole wall of the mounting hole, and,

[0048] The channel includes a first channel and a second opening provided on the rod portion, wherein the second opening extends inward from the side wall of the rod portion and is connected to the first channel. When the input device is rotated to a preset angle, the second opening may be opposite to the characteristic area.

[0049] The wearable device provided in the embodiment of the present application has a first channel and a second opening provided in the rod portion, and the characteristic area is provided on the hole wall of the mounting hole, which can make the path of the channel shorter, which is beneficial to ensuring the structural strength of the input device.

[0050] In a third aspect, a wearable device is provided, comprising:

[0051] a housing including a mounting hole;

[0052] An input device comprising a rod and a head connected to each other, wherein the rod is arranged on the housing through the mounting hole, and the head is arranged at one end of the rod and located outside the mounting hole;

[0053] a circuit board, disposed in the housing;

[0054] a processor and an optical sensor, wherein both the processor and the optical sensor are connected to the circuit board, the processor is disposed on the housing, and the optical sensor is disposed within the housing;

[0055] A characteristic area is provided on the inner end surface of the rod away from the head. When the input device is rotated, light reflected by the characteristic area enters the optical sensor, so that the processor recognizes the rotation or movement of the input device.

[0056] When the input device is rotated, light from the light-emitting unit (for example, the light-emitting unit in the optical sensor) reaches the characteristic area on the inner end surface of the rod, and the characteristic area reflects the light. The reflected light reaches the optical sensor to obtain characteristic information. In this way, the processor can process the characteristic information obtained in multiple time periods to determine the rotation of the input device and identify user input.

[0057] The wearable device provided in the embodiment of the present application has a characteristic area provided on the inner end surface of the rod, and an optical sensor is provided in the shell. The light reflected by the characteristic area can enter the optical sensor to identify the rotation of the input device through the processor, which can reduce the complexity of the structural design and save space because no additional components are required.

[0058] In some embodiments, the feature region may be a grating-like structure.

[0059] The grating-like structure is designed with some known features that can be used as marks, and uses these known features to produce photoelectric detection elements for phenomena such as projection, diffraction, refraction, and reflection of light. In an embodiment of the present application, the grating-like structure can be used to detect the rotation of the input device to identify user input.

[0060] During the rotation of the input device, the grating-like structure will form multiple patterns with characteristic regularity on the optical sensor. The processor can determine the rotation of the input device based on the differences between the multiple patterns or the time difference between the multiple patterns reflected to the optical sensor to identify user input.

[0061] In a fourth aspect, a wearable device is provided, comprising:

[0062] a housing including a mounting hole;

[0063] An input device comprising a rod and a head connected to each other, wherein the rod is arranged on the housing through the mounting hole, and the head is arranged at one end of the rod and located outside the mounting hole;

[0064] a circuit board, disposed in the housing;

[0065] a processor and an optical sensor, wherein the processor and the optical sensor are both connected to the circuit board, the processor is disposed in the housing, and the optical sensor is disposed in the housing;

[0066] A characteristic area is provided in the area of ​​the head opposite to the shell, and a channel is provided in the shell. When the input device is rotated so that the characteristic area is opposite to one end of the channel, the light reflected by the characteristic area enters the optical sensor through the channel, so that the rotation of the input device can be identified by the processor.

[0067] When the input device is rotated so that the characteristic region is aligned with one end of the channel, light reflected from the characteristic region can be reflected by the channel onto the optical sensor, forming an image on the optical sensor to form characteristic information. When the characteristic region is misaligned with one end of the channel, the characteristic region will not be imaged on the optical sensor. In other words, in this embodiment, the characteristic region is imaged on the optical sensor at intervals through the channel. Thus, the rotation of the input device can be determined by using the pattern and imaging speed of multiple images of the characteristic region on the optical sensor to identify user input.

[0068] In the wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application, a characteristic region is provided in an area of ​​the head portion opposite the housing, and a channel and an optical sensor are provided on the housing. Since the housing remains stationary during rotation of the input device, the characteristic region intermittently faces one end of the channel, and the characteristic region is intermittently imaged on the optical sensor through the channel. In this way, the rotation of the input device can be determined by using the pattern and imaging speed of multiple images of the characteristic region on the optical sensor to identify user input. This structural design not only reduces the complexity of the structural design but also saves space by eliminating the need for additional components.

[0069] In a fifth aspect, a wearable device is provided, comprising:

[0070] a housing including a mounting hole;

[0071] An input device comprising a rod and a head connected to each other, wherein the rod is arranged on the housing through the mounting hole, and the head is arranged at one end of the rod and located outside the mounting hole;

[0072] a metal electrode disposed on the rod portion, wherein the metal electrode forms a differentiated structure in a circumferential direction of the rod portion;

[0073] a circuit board, disposed in the housing;

[0074] A processor and a capacitive sensor, both of which are connected to the circuit board, the processor being disposed within the housing, the capacitive sensor being disposed within the housing and opposite to the rod portion, and when the input device moves, the processor can identify the movement of the input device through the changing capacitance between the capacitive sensor and the metal electrode.

[0075] The capacitive sensor is provided with metal electrodes, and the metal electrodes in the rod and the metal electrodes in the capacitive sensor can generate variable capacitance.

[0076] The metal electrode has a differentiated structure in the circumferential direction of the rod portion, so that when the input device is rotated or moved, a changed capacitance between the metal electrode and the capacitive sensor can be detected.

[0077] In some embodiments, the size of the metal electrode in the circumferential direction of the rod portion is not uniform, but may vary regularly.

[0078] In other embodiments, the metal electrode is in a ring structure, and the angle of the ring structure is less than 360 degrees.

[0079] The motion of the input device includes rotation and translation of the input device.

[0080] When the input device is rotated, the metal electrode in the rod also rotates, and the capacitance between the metal electrode and the capacitive sensor changes. The processor determines the rotation of the input device by processing and analyzing the changed capacitance.

[0081] When the input device is pressed, the input device moves along the axial direction of the rod, and the distance between the metal electrode and the capacitive sensor changes, causing the capacitance between the metal electrode and the capacitive sensor to change. The processor determines the movement of the input device by analyzing the changed capacitance.

[0082] In the wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application, a metal electrode is disposed within the stem of the input device, and a capacitive sensor is disposed within the housing opposite the stem. When the input device moves, the capacitance between the metal electrode and the capacitive sensor changes, and the processor can detect the movement of the input device based on the capacitance change. The metal electrode disposed within the stem not only facilitates implementation and reduces structural design complexity, but also saves space by eliminating the need for additional components within the housing.

[0083] In a sixth aspect, a wearable device is provided, comprising:

[0084] a housing including a mounting hole;

[0085] An input device comprising a rod and a head connected to each other, wherein the rod is disposed in the housing through the mounting hole, the head is disposed at one end of the rod and is located outside the mounting hole, wherein a first channel is disposed in the rod, the first channel extending from an inner end surface of the rod into the rod, the inner end surface of the rod being a surface of the rod away from the head;

[0086] a magnetic layer, disposed on an inner wall of the first channel, the magnetic layer forming a differentiated structure in a circumferential direction of the rod;

[0087] a circuit board, disposed in the housing;

[0088] A processor and a magnetic sensor, wherein the processor and the magnetic sensor are both connected to the circuit board, the processor is arranged in the shell, and the magnetic sensor is arranged in the shell and opposite to the first channel. When the input device moves, the processor can identify the movement of the input device through the induced current generated between the magnetic sensor and the magnetic layer.

[0089] The structure of the magnetic layer in the circumferential direction of the rod portion is differentiated, so that a changing current between the magnetic sensor and the magnetic layer can be detected when the input device moves.

[0090] In some embodiments, the size of the magnetic layer in the circumferential direction of the rod portion is not uniform, and may vary regularly.

[0091] In other embodiments, the magnetic layer is in an annular structure, and the angle of the annular structure is less than 360 degrees.

[0092] The motion of the input device includes rotation and translation of the input device.

[0093] When the input device is rotated, the direction of the magnetic layer's magnetic field changes, causing the magnetic flux passing through the magnetic sensor's coil to change, generating an induced current in the magnetic sensor. When the input device is stationary and the direction of the magnetic layer's magnetic field remains unchanged, no induced current is generated in the magnetic sensor. Therefore, when the input device is rotated, the magnetic sensor can detect the induced current generated by the magnetic layer, and the processor can determine the rotation of the input device based on the change in the induced current to identify user input.

[0094] When the input device is pressed, the magnetic flux of the magnetic layer's magnetic field changes, generating an induced current in the magnetic sensor. When the input device is stationary, the magnetic flux of the magnetic layer's magnetic field remains unchanged, and no induced current is generated in the magnetic sensor. Therefore, when the input device is pressed, the magnetic sensor can detect the induced current generated by the magnetic layer. The processor can determine the movement of the input device based on the change in the induced current to identify user input.

[0095] In the wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application, a metal electrode is disposed within the stem portion of the input device, and a magnetic sensor is disposed within the housing opposite the stem portion. When the input device moves, a current processor generates a change between the magnetic layer and the magnetic sensor, which can identify the movement of the input device through the change in current. The provision of a magnetic layer within the stem not only facilitates implementation and reduces the complexity of the structural design, but also saves space by eliminating the need for additional components within the housing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0096] Figure 1 This is a schematic functional block diagram of a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0097] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0098] Figure 3 is another schematic structural diagram of the wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0099] Figure 4 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device in which a fingerprint sensor provided by an embodiment of the present application is arranged in the head of an input device.

[0100] Figure 5 2 is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device in which a fingerprint sensor provided by an embodiment of the present application is disposed in the head of an input device.

[0101] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of the connector provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0102] Figure 7 It is a schematic exploded diagram of the connector provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0103] Figure 8 It is a schematic assembly diagram of the connector provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0104] Figure 9 is a schematic exploded diagram of a wearable device including a fingerprint sensor and a connector provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0105] Figure 10 This embodiment of the present application provides Figure 9 Schematic assembly diagram of the wearable device shown.

[0106] Figure 11 This embodiment of the present application provides Figure 10 A schematic cross-sectional view of a partial area of ​​the wearable device shown.

[0107] Figure 12 is another schematic exploded diagram of the connector provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0108] Figure 13 This is a schematic structural diagram of the first body of the first connecting member provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0109] Figure 14 It is a schematic structural diagram of the first connecting member provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0110] Figure 15 This is a schematic structural diagram of the second body of the second connecting member provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0111] Figure 16 It is a schematic structural diagram of the second connecting member provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0112] Figure 17 This is another schematic assembly diagram of the connector provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0113] Figure 18 is another schematic exploded diagram of a wearable device including a fingerprint sensor and a connector provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0114] Figure 19 This embodiment of the present application provides Figure 18 A schematic cross-sectional view of a partial area of ​​the wearable device shown.

[0115] Figure 20 is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device including a fingerprint sensor and a connector provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0116] Figure 21is another schematic exploded diagram of the connector provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0117] Figure 22 is another schematic exploded diagram of a wearable device including a fingerprint sensor and a connector provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0118] Figure 23 This embodiment of the present application provides Figure 22 A schematic cross-sectional view of a partial area of ​​a wearable device is shown.

[0119] Figure 24 1 is a schematic exploded diagram of a wearable device including a fingerprint sensor, a connector, and a switch device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0120] Figure 25 This embodiment of the present application provides Figure 24 A schematic cross-sectional view of a partial area of ​​the wearable device shown.

[0121] Figure 26 It is a schematic structural diagram of the switching device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0122] Figure 27 4 is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device including a fingerprint sensor, a connector, and a switch device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0123] Figure 28 and Figure 29 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device in which a fingerprint sensor provided in an embodiment of the present application is disposed within a housing.

[0124] Figure 30 Schematic diagram of a convex lens provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0125] Figures 31 to 34 2 is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device in which a fingerprint sensor provided in an embodiment of the present application is disposed within a housing.

[0126] Figure 35 Schematic diagram of a concave lens provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0127] Figure 36 2 is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device in which a fingerprint sensor provided in an embodiment of the present application is disposed within a housing.

[0128] Figure 37 and Figure 38 2 is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device in which a fingerprint sensor provided in an embodiment of the present application is disposed within a housing.

[0129] Figure 391 is a schematic diagram of a fingerprint area that can be detected by the fingerprint sensor when a finger contacts the head 121 according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0130] Figures 40 to 43 This is a set of graphical user interfaces for a wearable device during head rolling with a single finger provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0131] Figure 44 This is another set of graphical user interfaces for a wearable device during the head rolling process with two fingers provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0132] Figure 45 It is a set of graphical user interfaces for wearable devices provided by the embodiments of the present application when users use applications involving private permissions or identity authentication.

[0133] Figure 46 and Figure 47 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided by an embodiment of the present application, including an optical sensor and a feature area set on the head of an input device.

[0134] Figure 48 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided by an embodiment of the present application, including an optical sensor and a feature area set on the head of an input device.

[0135] Figure 49 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a partial area of ​​a wearable device provided by an embodiment of the present application, including an optical sensor and a characteristic area arranged on the head of the input device and an optical fiber arranged in the stem.

[0136] Figure 50 and Figure 51 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device including an optical sensor and a feature area disposed on the head of an input device provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0137] Figure 52 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided by an embodiment of the present application, including an optical sensor and a characteristic area arranged in a shell.

[0138] Figure 53 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device including an optical sensor and a feature area arranged in a shell, provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0139] Figure 54 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a partial area of ​​a wearable device provided by an embodiment of the present application, including an optical sensor and a characteristic area arranged on the inner end surface of a rod portion of an input device.

[0140] Figure 55 yes Figure 54 Schematic cross-sectional view of the stem portion of the input device shown.

[0141] Figure 56 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided by an embodiment of the present application, including an optical sensor and a grating-like structure arranged on the inner end surface of a rod portion of an input device.

[0142] Figure 57 yes Figure 56 Schematic cross-sectional view of the stem portion of the input device shown.

[0143] Figure 58 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device in which the optical sensor provided by an embodiment of the present application is not arranged opposite to the rod portion of the input device.

[0144] Figure 59 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided by an embodiment of the present application, including a capacitive sensor and a metal electrode arranged on the stem of an input device.

[0145] Figure 60 yes Figure 59 Shown is a schematic cross-sectional view of a stem portion of an input device.

[0146] Figure 61 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of the rod portion of the input device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0147] Figure 62 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided by an embodiment of the present application, including a capacitive sensor and a metal electrode arranged on a stem portion of an input device.

[0148] Figure 63 yes Figure 62 Schematic cross-sectional view of the stem portion of the input device shown.

[0149] Figure 64 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided by an embodiment of the present application, including a magnetic sensor and a magnetic layer arranged on a rod portion of an input device.

[0150] Figure 65 yes Figure 64 Schematic cross-sectional view of the stem portion of the input device shown.

[0151] Figure 66 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of the rod portion of the input device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0152] Figure 67 This is a schematic structural diagram of a wearable device provided by an embodiment of the present application, including a magnetic sensor and a magnetic layer arranged on the rod portion of an input device.

[0153] Figure 68 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device in which a pressure sensor provided by an embodiment of the present application is arranged on the head of an input device.

[0154] Figure 69 yes Figure 68 A schematic cross-sectional view of the head of the input device is shown.

[0155] Figure 70 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device in which a camera is provided on the head of an input device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0156] Figures 71 to 74 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device in which a camera is provided on the head of an input device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0157] Figure 75 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device in which the photosensitive element of the camera provided in an embodiment of the present application is arranged within a shell.

[0158] Figure 76 This is a schematic structural diagram of a wearable device in which the photosensitive element of the camera provided in an embodiment of the present application is arranged in a shell.

[0159] Figures 77 to 78 yes Figure 75 Another schematic structural diagram of a local area of ​​a wearable device is shown.

[0160] Figure 79 This is a schematic exploded diagram of a wearable device in which the photosensitive element of the camera provided in an embodiment of the present application is arranged in a shell.

[0161] Figure 80 and Figure 81 yes Figure 79 A schematic cross-sectional view of a partial area of ​​the wearable device shown.

[0162] Figures 82 to 88 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device in which the photosensitive element of the camera provided in an embodiment of the present application is arranged within the shell.

[0163] Figure 89 This is a schematic assembly diagram of the input device and the drive device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0164] Figure 90 This is a schematic structural diagram of a local area of ​​a wearable device including an input device and a driving device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0165] Figure 91 yes Figure 90A schematic cross-sectional view of a partial area of ​​the wearable device shown.

[0166] Figure 92 This is a set of graphical user interfaces provided by an embodiment of the present application for a user to control the rotation of an input device by operating a display screen.

[0167] Figure 93 This is another set of graphical user interfaces provided by an embodiment of the present application, which allows a user to control the rotation of an input device by operating a display screen.

[0168] Figure 94 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0169] Figure 95 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0170] Figure 96 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0171] Figure 97 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the rod portion of the wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application along the BB direction.

[0172] Figure 98 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0173] Figure 99 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0174] Figure 100 This is another schematic structural diagram of a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0175] Figure 101 This is another schematic structural diagram of a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0176] Figure 102 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ECG electrode provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0177] Figure 103 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a temperature control device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0178] Figure 104 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0179] Figure 105 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0180] Figure 106 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0181] Figure 107 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0182] Figure 108 This is another schematic structural diagram of a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0183] Figure 109 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0184] Figure 110 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0185] Figure 111 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0186] Figure 112 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0187] Figure 113 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0188] Figure 114 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0189] Figure 115 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0190] Figure 116 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0191] Figure 117 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0192] Figure 118 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0193] Figure 119 This is another schematic structural diagram of a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0194] Figure 120 This is a schematic diagram of a set of graphical user interface changes provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0195] Figure 121 This is a schematic diagram of another set of graphical user interface changes provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0196] Figure 122 This is another set of schematic diagrams of graphical user interface changes provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0197] Figure 123 This is a schematic flow chart of an example of a temperature measurement method provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0198] Figure 124 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0199] Figure 125 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0200] Figure 126 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0201] Figure 127 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0202] Figure 128 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0203] Figure 129 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an input device of a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application along the CC direction.

[0204] Figure 130 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0205] Figure 131 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an input device of a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application along the CC direction.

[0206] Figure 132 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0207] Figure 133 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0208] Figure 134This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0209] Figure 135 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0210] Figure 136 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0211] Figure 137 This is another schematic cross-sectional view of a local area of ​​a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0212] Figure 138 This is another set of schematic diagrams of graphical user interface changes provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0213] Figure 139 This is a schematic diagram showing that the light emitted by the input device of the wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application changes as the position of the user's finger changes.

[0214] Figure 140 3 is a schematic diagram comparing the light emitted by the input device of the wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application before and after the angle of the light is adjusted.

[0215] Figure 141 This is a schematic diagram of an example of a graphical user interface of a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0216] Figure 142 This is a schematic diagram of another set of graphical user interface changes of the wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0217] Figure 143 This is a schematic diagram of another set of graphical user interface changes of the wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0218] Figure 144 This is another example schematic diagram of a graphical user interface of a wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0219] Figure 145 This is a schematic diagram of another set of graphical user interface changes of the wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0220] Figure 146 This is a schematic diagram of another set of graphical user interface changes of the wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0221] Figure 147 This is a schematic diagram of another set of graphical user interface changes of the wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0222] Figure 148This is a schematic diagram of another set of graphical user interface changes of the wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0223] Figure 149 This is a schematic structural diagram of a locking mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0224] Figure 150 This is a schematic diagram of another set of graphical user interface changes of the wearable device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0225] Figure 151 This is a schematic structural diagram of an example of a telescopic mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0226] Reference numerals:

[0227] Main body 101, wristband 102.

[0228] Processor 110 , sensor module 130 , display screen 140 , camera 150 , memory 160 , power supply module 170 , audio device 193 , wireless communication module 191 , mobile communication module 192 , first circuit board 111 , third circuit board (small board) 113 connected to first circuit board 111 , cover 114 .

[0229] Input device 120 , head 121 , rod 122 .

[0230] The head 121 , the outer end surface 121 -A of the head 121 , the side surface 121 -B of the head 121 , the cover plate 1211 , the first area 1213 of the head 121 , the hole 1214 of the head 121 , and the inner end surface 121 -C of the head 121 .

[0231] The rod portion 122 , the gap 120 - 1 of the rod portion 122 , the first opening 1221 in the rod portion 122 communicating with the first channel 1231 , the second opening 1222 in the rod portion communicating with the first channel 1231 , and the inner end surface 122 -A of the rod portion 122 .

[0232] The first channel 1231 of the rod portion 122 , the second channel 1232 of the head portion 121 , and the fourth channel 1233 of the head portion 121 .

[0233] The shell 180 , the side surface 180 -A of the shell 180 , the mounting hole 181 in the shell 180 , the hole wall 1811 of the mounting hole 181 , and the third channel 182 in the shell 180 .

[0234] Fingerprint sensor 130C, sensor 1301 for detecting rotation, and second circuit board (small board) 112 connected to fingerprint sensor 130C.

[0235] Connector 200 , first connecting member 210 , second connecting member 220 .

[0236] The electrode 211 of the first connecting member 210 , the third body 212 , the fastening hole 2121 of the third body 212 , and the fastener 201 ; the electrode 221 of the second connecting member 220 , the fourth body 222 of the second connecting member 220 , and the mounting hole 2221 on the fourth body 222 .

[0237] The first body 241 of the first connecting member 210, the outer wall 2411 of the first body 241, the first groove 2412 of the first body 241, the opening 2412-1 of the first groove 2412, the first groove section 2412-A, the second groove section 2412-B, the first metal member 242, the first contact section 2421 of the first metal member 242, the first connecting section 2422 of the first metal member, the annular section 2422-A of the first connecting section 2422, the extension section 2422-B of the first connecting section 2422; the cavity 2501 of the second connecting member 220, the second body 251 of the second connecting member 220, the through hole 2511 of the second body 251, the second metal member 252, the second contact section 2521 of the second metal member 252, and the second connecting section 2522 of the second metal member.

[0238] The fixing rod 260 of the connector 200 , the through hole 2601 on the fixing rod 260 , the open slot 2602 on the fixing rod 260 , the outer wall 2603 of the fixing rod 260 , and the metal strip 270 of the connector 200 .

[0239] The lens 310 of the lens group and the switch device 400.

[0240] The optical sensor 511 , the capacitive sensor 512 , the optical fiber 520 provided on the rod 122 , the first polarizer 531 , the second polarizer 532 , the third polarizer 533 , the fourth polarizer 534 , and the fifth polarizer 535 .

[0241] Feature region 1241 , grating-like structure 1242 , hole 1242 - 1 of the grating-like structure, second metal electrode 1243 , and magnetic layer 1244 .

[0242] The camera 600 , the photosensitive element 610 , the lens 620 , the lens base 630 , the lens barrel 640 , the protrusion 641 on the lens barrel 640 , the limiting groove 1224 of the rod 122 , and the annular groove 1216 in the head 121 .

[0243] Reflection device 710, reflection surface 711 of reflection device 710, connector 720 sleeved in input device 120, first portion 721 of connector 720, second portion 722 of connector 720, driving device 730, motor 731, first gear 732, second gear 733, fixing member 740, internal thread 701 of first channel 1231.

[0244] PPG sensor 130A, finger 30, fifth channel 810, sixth channel 820, channel 821 of sixth channel 820, channel 822 of sixth channel 820, infrared light transmitting unit 830, infrared light channel 831, filter 840, ECG electrode 850, raised portion 851 of ECG electrode 850, flat portion 852 of ECG electrode 850, temperature control device 860, cooling plate 861 of temperature control device 860, heating plate 862 of temperature control device 860.

[0245] Gas sensor 130I, air hole 910 , air pump 920 , air nozzle 921 of air pump 920 , oleophobic and dustproof film 930 , seventh channel 940 , and first reflective structure 950 .

[0246] Ambient light sensor 130F, eighth channel 1010 , ninth channel 1020 , second reflective structure 1030 , lens 1040 .

[0247] Light emitting unit 1100, tenth channel 1110, channel 1111 of tenth channel 1110, channel 1112 of tenth channel 1110, channel 1112 of tenth channel 1110, fiber hole 1120, first fiber hole 1121 of fiber hole 1120, second fiber hole 1122 of fiber hole 1120, third fiber hole 1123 of fiber hole 1120, optical fiber 1130, first optical fiber 1131 of optical fiber 1130, third optical fiber 1132 of optical fiber 1130 Second optical fiber 1132, third optical fiber 1133 of optical fiber 1130, light-emitting fiber 1140, first light-emitting fiber 1141 of light-emitting fiber 1140, second light-emitting fiber 1142 of light-emitting fiber 1140, second light-emitting fiber 1143 of light-emitting fiber 1140, third reflective structure 1150, convex lens 1160, light-guiding structure 1170, light-transmitting hole 1171, light-guiding column 1172, reflector 1173, light mixing device 1180, and optical switch 1190.

[0248] Locking mechanism 1200 , motor 1210 , solenoid valve 1220 , brake block 1230 , gear 1240 .

[0249] Telescopic mechanism 1300 , motor 1310 , gear 1320 , nut 1330 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0250] The wearable device provided in embodiments of the present application is a portable device that can be integrated into a user's clothing or accessories, has computing capabilities, and can be connected to mobile phones and various terminal devices. For example, the wearable device may be a watch, a smart wristband, a portable music player, a health monitoring device, a computing or gaming device, a smartphone, an accessory, or the like. In some embodiments, the wearable device may be a watch worn around the user's wrist.

[0251] The wearable device provided in the embodiments of the present application is a device that includes input devices such as a crown, a switch, a button or a key, reuses the input devices already on the wearable device, and integrates fingerprint recognition, photography, PPG detection, gas detection, ambient light detection, body temperature detection, luminous lighting and other functions on the input device, which can greatly improve the user experience without significantly increasing the size of the device. In addition, in other embodiments, the rotation or movement of the input device can be identified through relevant designs. In addition, in some other embodiments, the extension or locking of the input device can be achieved through relevant designs.

[0252] Figure 1 1 is a schematic functional block diagram of a wearable device provided in some embodiments of the present application. For example, the wearable device 100 may be a smart watch or a smart bracelet. Figure 1 For example, the wearable device 100 may include a processor 110, an input device 120, a sensor module 130, a memory 160, and a power supply module 170. It is understood that the components shown in FIG1 do not constitute a specific limitation on the wearable device 100. The wearable device 100 may also include more or fewer components than shown in the figure, or combine or separate some components, or arrange the components differently.

[0253] The processor 110 may include one or more processing units. For example, the processor 110 may include an application processor (AP), a modem processor, a graphics processing unit (GPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a controller, a memory, a video codec, a digital signal processor (DSP), a baseband processor, and / or a neural-network processing unit (NPU). The different processing units may be independent devices or integrated into one or more processors. The controller may be the nerve center and command center of the wearable device 100. The controller may generate operation control signals based on instruction opcodes and timing signals to control instruction fetching and execution. In other embodiments, the processor 110 may also be provided with a memory for storing instructions and data. In some embodiments, the memory in the processor 110 is a cache memory. The memory may store instructions or data that have just been used or are recycled by the processor 110. If the processor 110 needs to use the instruction or data again, it can be directly called from the memory, avoiding repeated access, reducing the waiting time of the processor 110, and thus improving the efficiency of the wearable device 100.

[0254] The input device 120 is used to provide user input and can be a mechanical device. The user touches the input device 120, causing the input device 120 to rotate, translate or tilt to realize user input, so as to realize functions or operations such as starting the wearable device 100 (for example, turning on or off), determining or adjusting signals (for example, adjusting the volume), etc.

[0255] It is understood that user input in the embodiments of the present application can be operations such as rotation, translation, and tilting of the input device 120 by the user. Among them, the translation and tilting operations of the input device 120 by the user can be collectively referred to as movement operations of the input device 120 by the user. Therefore, user input in the embodiments of the present application can include rotation input and movement input. For example, the user can rotate the input device 120 by sliding or rolling the input device 120, and the user can move the input device 120 by pressing the input device 120.

[0256] It is understood that the input device 120 can be a single component or a combination of multiple components. In some embodiments, the input device 120 can include a button that can implement rotational input. For example, the button can also implement movement input such as tilting or translation. In an embodiment where the wearable device 100 is a smartwatch, the button can also be called a crown. In other embodiments, the input device 120 can include a key that can implement movement input such as tilting or pressing. For example, the key can be a power key or a volume key of the wearable device 100. In other embodiments, the input device 120 can include a button and a key.

[0257] It will also be appreciated that the wearable device 100 may include one or more input devices 120 .

[0258] In other embodiments, the input device 120 can implement multiple functions. For example, the input device 120 can implement fingerprint recognition, photoplethysmography (PPG) detection, photography, gas detection, ambient light detection, body temperature detection, and lighting, among other functions. The details are described in detail below. PPG can also be referred to as photoplethysmography, and the two descriptions are interchangeable.

[0259] The sensor module 130 may include one or more sensors, for example, a PPG sensor 130A, a pressure sensor 130B, a fingerprint sensor 130C, a capacitive sensor 130D, an acceleration sensor 130E, an ambient light sensor 130F, a proximity light sensor 130G, a touch sensor 130H, etc. It should be understood that Figure 1 These are just a few examples of sensors. In actual applications, the wearable device 100 may also include more or fewer sensors, or use other sensors with the same or similar functions to replace the above-mentioned sensors, etc., and the embodiments of the present application are not limited thereto.

[0260] In some embodiments, the sensor module 130 can detect user input from the input device 120 and respond to the user input to implement functions or operations such as starting, determining, and adjusting signals.

[0261] The PPG sensor 130A can be used to detect heart rate, that is, the number of heartbeats per unit time. In some embodiments, the PPG sensor 130A may include a light transmitting unit and a light receiving unit. The light transmitting unit may irradiate a light beam into the human body (such as a blood vessel), where the light beam is reflected / refracted, and the reflected / refracted light is received by the light receiving unit to obtain a light signal. Since the transmittance of blood changes during fluctuations, the transmitted / refracted light also changes, and the light signal detected by the PPG sensor 130A also changes. The PPG sensor 130A may convert the light signal into an electrical signal and determine the heart rate corresponding to the electrical signal. In an embodiment of the present application, the PPG sensor 130A may be disposed within the input device 120 or within the housing 180, and the PPG detection function may be implemented through the light signal detected by the PPG sensor 130A.

[0262] Pressure sensor 130B can be used to detect the pressure between the human body and wearable device 100. Pressure sensor 130B is used to sense pressure signals and convert them into electrical signals. There are many types of pressure sensors 130B, such as resistive pressure sensors, inductive pressure sensors, and capacitive pressure sensors, but this embodiment of the present application does not limit them. In this embodiment of the present application, the input device 120 may be provided with multiple pressure sensors 130B, and the rotation of the input device 120 can be detected by the signal difference between adjacent pressure sensors 130B.

[0263] Fingerprint sensor 130C is used to collect fingerprints. Wearable device 100 can use the collected fingerprint characteristics to achieve fingerprint unlocking, access application locks, fingerprint photography, fingerprint call answering, and other functions. Fingerprint sensor 130C can be of various types. For example, fingerprint sensor 130C may include an optical fingerprint sensor, a semiconductor fingerprint sensor, and an ultrasonic sensor. Semiconductor fingerprint sensors may include capacitive sensors, thermal sensors, pressure sensors, and the like. In the embodiment of the present application, fingerprint sensor 130C may be disposed within input device 120 or within housing 180, and fingerprint recognition may be achieved through light reflected from input device 120.

[0264] The capacitance sensor 130D can be used to detect the capacitance between two electrodes to achieve specific functions.

[0265] In some embodiments, the capacitance sensor 130D can be used to detect the capacitance between the human body and the wearable device 100. The capacitance can reflect whether the contact between the human body and the wearable device is good, and can be applied to electrocardiography (ECG) detection, in which the human body can be used as an electrode. When the capacitance sensor 130D is set on the electrode on the wearable device, the capacitance sensor 130D can detect the capacitance between the human body and the electrode. When the capacitance detected by the capacitance sensor 105D is too large or too small, it means that the contact between the human body and the electrode is poor; when the capacitance detected by the capacitance sensor 130D is moderate, it means that the contact between the human body and the electrode is good. Since whether the contact between the human body and the electrode is good will affect the electrode detection electrical signal, and thus affect the generation of ECG, the wearable device 100 can refer to the capacitance detected by the capacitance sensor 130D when generating ECG.

[0266] In other embodiments, the capacitance sensor 130D may generate a change in capacitance between the capacitance sensor 130D and a metal electrode disposed in the input device 120 , and recognize the rotation or movement of the input device 120 through the change in capacitance.

[0267] Accelerometer 130E can be used to detect the magnitude of acceleration of wearable device 100 in various directions (generally three axes). Wearable device 100 is a wearable device. When a user wears wearable device 100, wearable device 100 moves under the influence of the user. Therefore, the magnitude of acceleration in various directions detected by accelerometer 130E can reflect the body's motion state.

[0268] The ambient light sensor 130F is used to sense ambient light parameters. For example, the ambient light parameters may include the ambient light intensity or the coefficient of ultraviolet rays in the ambient light. The wearable device 100 can adaptively adjust the brightness of the display screen according to the perceived ambient light intensity. The ambient light sensor 130F can also be used to automatically adjust the white balance when taking pictures. The ambient light sensor 130F can also cooperate with the proximity light sensor 130G to detect whether the wearable device 100 is in a pocket to prevent accidental touch. In an embodiment of the present application, the ambient light sensor 130F can be set in the input device 120 or in the housing 180, and the ambient light parameters of the environment in which the wearable device 100 is located can be detected by the ambient light sensor 130F to realize the ambient light detection function.

[0269] The proximity light sensor 130G may include, for example, a light emitting diode (LED) and a light detector, such as a photodiode. The light emitting diode may be an infrared light emitting diode. The wearable device 100 emits infrared light outward through the light emitting diode. The wearable device 100 uses a photodiode to detect infrared reflected light from nearby objects. When sufficient reflected light is detected, it can be determined that there is an object near the wearable device 100. When insufficient reflected light is detected, the wearable device 100 can determine that there is no object near the wearable device 100. The wearable device 100 can use the proximity light sensor 130G to detect that the user is holding the wearable device 100 close to the ear to talk, so as to automatically turn off the screen to save power. The proximity light sensor 130G can also be used in leather case mode and pocket mode to automatically unlock or lock the screen.

[0270] Touch sensor 130H can be disposed on a display screen. The touch sensor 130H and the display screen form a touch screen, also known as a "touch screen." Touch sensor 130H is configured to detect touch operations applied to or near the touch sensor 130H. Touch sensor 130H can transmit the detected touch operations to a processor to determine the type of touch event. Visual output related to the touch operations can be provided via the display screen. In other embodiments, touch sensor 130H can also be disposed on the surface of the display screen, at a different location from the display screen.

[0271] Gas sensor 130I is used to detect gas parameters. For example, gas parameters may include gas type or gas concentration. In the embodiment of the present application, gas sensor 130I may be disposed within input device 120 or within housing 180. Gas sensor 130I can detect gas parameters in the environment of wearable device 100 to implement gas detection.

[0272] Magnetic sensor 130J is a device that converts changes in the magnetic properties of a sensitive element caused by external factors such as magnetic fields, currents, stress and strain, temperature, and light into electrical signals, thereby detecting the corresponding physical quantity. In the embodiment of the present application, magnetic sensor 130J can be integrated with the magnetic layer within input device 120. When input device 120 is rotated, a changing magnetic flux is generated, and the rotation or movement of input device 120 is detected by the induced current generated by magnetic sensor 130J.

[0273] The memory 160 can be used to store computer executable program code, which includes instructions. The processor 110 executes various functional applications and data processing of the wearable device 100 by running the instructions stored in the memory. The memory 160 can include a high-speed random access memory and can also include a non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk storage device, a flash memory device, a universal flash storage (UFS), etc., which is not limited in the embodiments of the present application.

[0274] The power supply module 170 can provide power to various components in the wearable device 100, such as the processor 110 and the sensor module 130. In some embodiments, the power supply module 170 can be a battery or other portable power element. In other embodiments, the wearable device 100 can also be connected to a charging device (e.g., via a wireless or wired connection), and the power supply module 170 can receive power input from the charging device and store it in the battery.

[0275] In some embodiments, continue to refer to Figure 1 , the wearable device 100 also includes a display screen 140. The display screen 140 includes a display panel. The display panel can be a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode or an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED), a flexible light-emitting diode (FLED), Miniled, MicroLed, Micro-oLed, a quantum dot light-emitting diode (QLED), etc. In some embodiments, a touch sensor can be provided in the display screen to form a touch screen, which is not limited in the embodiments of the present application. It can be understood that in some embodiments, the wearable device 100 may include a display screen 140 or may not include a display screen 140. For example, when the wearable device 100 is a bracelet, it may include a display screen or not. When the wearable device 100 is a watch, it may include a display screen.

[0276] In other embodiments, continue to refer to Figure 1The wearable device 100 may also include a camera 150 for capturing still images or videos. The object generates an optical image through the lens and projects it onto a photosensitive element. The photosensitive element may be a charge coupled device (CCD) or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) phototransistor. The photosensitive element converts the optical signal into an electrical signal, which is then transferred to the ISP for conversion into a digital image signal. The ISP outputs the digital image signal to the DSP for processing. The DSP converts the digital image signal into an image signal in a standard format such as RGB or YUV.

[0277] In some embodiments, the camera 150 can be used in a front-facing shooting scenario and may also be referred to as a "front-facing camera". In other embodiments, the camera 150 is configured to be rotatable, enabling shooting of multi-directional or multi-angle scenes. For example, it can be used in both front-facing and rear-facing shooting scenarios. In other embodiments, the wearable device may include one or more cameras 150, and this application does not impose any limitation. For example, the camera 150 has smaller pixels and a smaller size, and occupies less space in the device, and can be well applied to wearable devices that are small and easy to carry.

[0278] In other embodiments, continue to refer to Figure 1 The wearable device 100 may further include an audio device 193. The audio device 193 may include a microphone, a speaker, or an earpiece, etc., which may receive or output sound signals.

[0279] The speaker, also known as a "loudspeaker," is used to convert audio electrical signals into sound signals. The wearable device 100 can listen to music or make hands-free calls through the speaker.

[0280] The earpiece, also known as a "receiver," is used to convert audio electrical signals into sound signals. When the wearable device 100 receives a call or voice message, the user can place the earpiece close to the ear to receive the voice.

[0281] A microphone, also known as a "speaker" or "microphone," converts sound signals into electrical signals. When making a call or sending a voice message, the user can place their mouth close to the microphone and speak, inputting the sound signal into the microphone. The wearable device 100 can be equipped with at least one microphone. In other embodiments, the wearable device 100 can be equipped with two microphones, which can not only collect sound signals but also implement noise reduction. In other embodiments, the wearable device 100 can be equipped with three, four, or more microphones to collect sound signals, reduce noise, identify sound sources, implement directional recording, and more.

[0282] In addition, the wearable device 100 may have wireless communication capabilities. Figure 1 The wearable device 100 may further include a wireless communication module 191, a mobile communication module 192, one or more antennas 1, and one or more antennas 2. The wearable device 100 may implement wireless communication functions through the antenna 1, antenna 2, wireless communication module 191, and mobile communication module 192.

[0283] In some embodiments, the wireless communication module 191 can provide a wireless communication solution that complies with various network communication protocols or communication technologies applied to the wearable device 100. For example, the network communication protocol may include wireless local area networks (WLAN) (such as wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) network), Bluetooth (BT), global navigation satellite system (GNSS), frequency modulation (FM), near field communication technology (NFC), infrared technology (IR) and other communication protocols. For example, the wearable device 100 can establish a Bluetooth connection with other electronic devices such as mobile phones through the Bluetooth protocol. In other embodiments, the wireless communication module 191 can be one or more devices that integrate at least one communication processing module.

[0284] The wireless communication module 191 receives electromagnetic waves via antenna 1, frequency-modulates and filters the electromagnetic wave signals, and transmits the processed signals to the processor 110. The wireless communication module 191 can also receive signals to be transmitted from the processor 110, frequency-modulate and amplify them, and then convert them into electromagnetic waves for radiation via antenna 1. In some embodiments, the wireless communication module 191 can be coupled to one or more antennas 1, enabling the wearable device 100 to communicate with networks and other devices via wireless communication technologies.

[0285] In some embodiments, the mobile communication module 192 can provide a wireless communication solution that complies with various network communication protocols or communication technologies applied to the wearable device 100. For example, the network communication protocol can be various wired or wireless communication protocols, such as Ethernet, global system for mobile communications (GSM), general packet radio service (GPRS), code division multiple access (CDMA), wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA), time-division code division multiple access (TD-SCDMA), long term evolution (LTE), voice over Internet protocol (VoIP), a communication protocol that supports network slicing architecture, or any other suitable communication protocol. For example, the wearable device 100 can establish a wireless communication connection with other electronic devices such as a mobile phone through the WCDMA communication protocol.

[0286] In other embodiments, the mobile communication module 192 may include at least one filter, a switch, a power amplifier, a low noise amplifier (LNA), etc. In other embodiments, at least some functional modules of the mobile communication module 192 may be provided in the processor 110. In other embodiments, at least some functional modules of the mobile communication module 192 may be provided in the same device as at least some modules of the processor 110.

[0287] The mobile communication module 192 can receive electromagnetic waves from the antenna 2, filter, amplify, and process the received electromagnetic waves, and transmit them to the modem processor for demodulation. The mobile communication module 192 can also amplify the signal modulated by the modem processor and convert it into electromagnetic waves for radiation through the antenna 2. In some embodiments, the mobile communication module 192 can be coupled to one or more antennas 2, allowing the wearable device 100 to communicate with the network and other devices via wireless communication technology.

[0288] Figure 2 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a wearable device 100 provided in an embodiment of the present application. In some embodiments, the wearable device 100 may be a smart watch or a smart bracelet. Figure 2The wearable device 100 includes a main body 101 and two wristbands 102 ( Figure 2 The wristband 102 is shown in the figure). The wristband 102 can be fixedly connected or movably connected to the main body 101. The wristband 102 can be wrapped around the wrist, arm, leg or other parts of the body to fix the wearable device 100 to the user. The main body 101 may include a shell 180 and a cover 114. The shell 180 surrounds the cover 114. For example, the shell 180 includes a groove set at the top, and the cover 114 is accommodated in the groove. The edge of the cover 114 is adjacent to and fixed on the groove of the shell 180, forming a surface of the main body 101. The structure formed by the shell 180 and the cover 114 has an accommodating space inside, which can accommodate Figure 1 The combination of one or more components shown and not shown can realize various functions of the wearable device 100. The main body 101 also includes an input device 120. The receiving space within the structure formed by the cover 114 and the housing 180 can accommodate a portion of the input device 120, and the exposed portion of the input device 120 is convenient for the user to access.

[0289] The cover 114 serves as a surface of the main body 101 and can act as a protective plate for the main body 101 to prevent the components housed in the housing 180 from being exposed and damaged. For example, the cover 114 can be transparent. For example, the cover 114 can include crystal, such as sapphire crystal, or can be formed of glass, plastic, or other materials.

[0290] In some embodiments, the cover 114 may be a display screen 140, through which a user may interact with the wearable device 100. For example, the display screen 140 may receive user input and, in response to the user input, generate corresponding output. For example, a user may touch or press a graphic location on the display screen 140 to select (or otherwise) open or edit the graphic.

[0291] The input device 120 is attached to the outside of the housing 180 and extends to the inside of the housing 180. In some embodiments, the input device includes a head 121 and a stem 122 connected to each other. The stem 122 extends into the housing 180, and the head 121 is exposed outside the housing 180. It can serve as the part that contacts the user to allow the user to contact the input device and receive user input by rotating, tilting or translating the head 121. When the user operates the head 121, the stem 122 can move with the head 121. It can be understood that the head 121 can be of any shape. For example, the head 121 can be cylindrical. It can be understood that the rotatable input device 120 can be called a button. In an embodiment where the wearable device 100 is a watch, the rotatable input device 120 can be the crown of the watch. The input device 120 can be called a crown.

[0292] In an embodiment of the present application, in order to further improve the practicality of the wearable device 100, the input device 120 may also have one or more functions, so that the input device 120 with the above functions may have different specific structures in different embodiments, which is described in detail below.

[0293] The housing 180 can be made of a variety of materials, including but not limited to plastic, metal, and alloys. The housing 180 is provided with a mounting hole that mates with the input device 120 and accommodates the rod 122 of the input device 120. For example, a mounting hole extending into the interior of the housing 180 is provided on a side surface 180-A of the housing 180. Typically, the shape and size of the mounting hole mate with the rod 122. In other words, the shape and size of the mounting hole can be designed based on the rod 122.

[0294] It should be understood that the input device 120 is not limited to Figure 2 In the structure shown, any mechanical component that can receive user input can be used as the input device 120 in the embodiment of the present application.

[0295] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3 The input device 120 of the wearable device 100 can be a button 1201. The button 1201 can be used as an example of the input device 120. The button 1201 can be installed on the side 180-A of the shell 180. In an embodiment where the wearable device 100 is a watch, the button 1201 can be called a crown.

[0296] In other embodiments, continue to refer to Figure 3 The input device 120 of the wearable device 100 may be a button 1202. The button 1202 may be another example of the input device 120. The button 1202 may allow the user to press the button so that the button 1202 moves in translation or tilt to implement the user's mobile input.

[0297] In one example, the button 1202 may be mounted on the side 180 -A of the housing 180 , with a portion of the button 1202 exposed and another portion extending from the side of the housing 180 toward the interior of the housing 180 (not shown in the figure).

[0298] In another example, the key 1202 may also be provided on the head 121 of the button 1201, so as to realize both rotation input and movement input.

[0299] In another example, the button 1202 may also be provided on the top surface of the main body 101 on which the display screen 140 is installed.

[0300] In other embodiments, continue to refer to Figure 3The input device 120 may include a button 1201 and a key 1202. In one example, the button 1201 and the key 1202 may be disposed on the same surface of the housing 180, for example, on the same side of the housing 180. In another example, the button 1201 and the key 1202 may be disposed on different surfaces of the housing 180. This embodiment of the present application is not limited in any way. It should be understood that the input device 120 may include one or more keys 1202, as well as one or more buttons 1201.

[0301] As previously mentioned, the purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to utilize the input device 120 to integrate functions such as fingerprint recognition, photography, PPG detection, gas detection, ambient light detection, body temperature detection, and luminous lighting on the wearable device 100, so as to improve the user experience without significantly increasing the size of the wearable device 100. In addition, the rotation or movement of the input device can be detected by designing a feature area on the input device 120 or the housing 180, and the retraction or locking of the input device can also be achieved through related designs.

[0302] The following describes in detail the structure for implementing the above functions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0303] The following, combined Figures 4 to 45 , describes the wearable device that realizes the fingerprint recognition function in the embodiment of the present application.

[0304] In this embodiment, the input device 120 can be designed with components related to fingerprint recognition installed in it. When a user touches the input device 120, they can achieve fingerprint recognition by rotating, pressing, moving, and / or tilting the input device 120. The fingerprint sensor 130C is the core component for fingerprint recognition and can identify the fingerprint based on the collected fingerprint information to determine the user's identity. The fingerprint sensor 130C can be various types of sensors. For example, the fingerprint sensor 130C can be an optical fingerprint sensor, a capacitive fingerprint sensor, or an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

[0305] In the embodiments of the present application, the fingerprint sensor 130C can be located in two different locations within the wearable device 100. In some embodiments, the fingerprint sensor 130C can be located within the input device 120. In other embodiments, the fingerprint sensor 130C can also be located within the housing 180 of the wearable device 100. The following describes in detail the structural design for implementing fingerprint recognition in each of the above embodiments.

[0306] In an embodiment where the fingerprint sensor 130C is provided on the input device 120 , the fingerprint sensor 130C may be provided on the head portion 121 or the rod portion 122 of the input device 120 . When a finger contacts the head portion 121 , the fingerprint sensor 130C may obtain fingerprint information based on a signal from the head portion 121 to perform fingerprint recognition.

[0307] In some embodiments, the fingerprint sensor 130C may perform fingerprint recognition based on the collected fingerprint information. In other embodiments, the fingerprint sensor may send the collected fingerprint information to the processor 110 for fingerprint recognition to be performed by the processor 110.

[0308] In some embodiments, the fingerprint sensor 130C may remain stationary regardless of whether the input device 120 is rotated. In other embodiments, the fingerprint sensor 130C may rotate as the input device 120 rotates.

[0309] Figure 4 and Figure 5 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a partial area of ​​the wearable device 100 according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 4 and Figure 5 Taking the fingerprint sensor 130C disposed on the head portion 121 of the input device 120 as an example, the structure of the wearable device having the fingerprint sensor 130C disposed on the head portion 121 is described using different types of fingerprint sensors 130C. It should be understood that the structure of the fingerprint sensor 130C disposed on the rod portion 122 is similar to that of the fingerprint sensor 130C disposed on the rod portion 122, and will not be further described.

[0310] In some embodiments, fingerprint sensor 130C is an optical fingerprint sensor. Figure 4 The structure shown can be applied to the scenario where the fingerprint sensor 130C is an optical fingerprint sensor.

[0311] refer to Figure 4The main body 101 of the wearable device 100 includes a housing 180, a cover 114, an input device 120, and a fingerprint sensor 130C. The cover 114 is connected to the top of the housing 180 to form the surface of the main body 101. In some embodiments, the cover 114 can be a display screen 140. A mounting hole 181 is provided on the housing 180. The input device 120 includes a head 121 and a rod 122. The rod 122 is installed in the mounting hole 181 to be mounted on the housing through the mounting hole 181. The head 121 extends outward from the housing 180 and accommodates a fingerprint sensor 130C. The fingerprint sensor 130C can be electrically connected to the first circuit board 111 located inside the housing 180 through a connector to send the fingerprint information detected by the fingerprint sensor 130C to the processor 110 installed on the first circuit board, and the fingerprint recognition is performed by the processor 110. The head 121 of the input device 120 is further provided with a channel for transmitting optical signals, which extends from the outer surface of the head 121 to the fingerprint sensor 130C, that is, one end of the channel is located on the outer surface of the head 121, and the other end is connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C so that the optical signal can be transmitted through the channel. For example, the channel can be a transparent area of ​​the head, which is made of a transparent material, such as Figure 4 As shown, the channel can be formed by a transparent cover 1211. For example, the head 121 can be made of a transparent material, and the area between the surface of the head 121 and the fingerprint sensor 130C can form a channel, which is not limited in this embodiment of the present application.

[0312] The outer surface of the head 121 includes an outer end surface 121-A and a side surface 121-B connected to each other. The outer end surface 121-A of the head 121 is approximately parallel to the side surface 180-A of the housing 180. The side surface 121-B of the head 121 is a circumferential surface of the head 121. In some embodiments, the channel extends from the outer end surface 121-A of the head 121 to the fingerprint sensor (e.g., Figure 4 cover 1211 shown); in other embodiments, the channel extends from the side 121-B of the head 121 to the fingerprint sensor.

[0313] In an embodiment where fingerprint sensor 130C is an optical fingerprint sensor, the optical fingerprint sensor includes a light receiving unit. Light emitted from the light emitting unit within housing 180 can pass through the channel of head 121 to reach a finger pressed against the outer surface of head 121. Light reflected from the finger passes through the channel and is projected onto the optical fingerprint sensor. The optical fingerprint sensor generates fingerprint information based on the projected light for fingerprint recognition. In other embodiments, the light emitting unit can be integrated into the optical fingerprint sensor, that is, the optical fingerprint sensor can include both the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit.

[0314] In other embodiments, the fingerprint sensor 130C may also be a capacitive fingerprint sensor. Figure 5 The structure shown can be applied to the scene where the fingerprint sensor is a capacitive sensor. Figure 4 In comparison, Figure 5 In the illustrated structure, the head portion 121 of the input device 120 does not need to be provided with a channel. A capacitive sensor utilizes the electric field formed by the capacitive sensor and the conductive subcutaneous electrolyte. The fluctuations of the fingerprint cause the pressure difference between the two to vary, thereby achieving accurate fingerprint measurement. When a finger presses the surface of the capacitive sensor, the capacitive sensor generates a charge difference based on the peaks and troughs of the fingerprint, thereby forming fingerprint information for fingerprint recognition.

[0315] In other embodiments, the fingerprint sensor 130C may also be an ultrasonic sensor. Figure 5 The illustrated structure can also be applied to scenarios where the fingerprint sensor is an ultrasonic sensor. Ultrasonic sensors utilize the energy reflected by ultrasound waves from the finger surface. The reflectivity of ultrasonic energy varies between the valleys and ridges of a fingerprint. The reflected ultrasound waves are converted into electrical signals of varying intensities, ultimately forming a fingerprint image that alternates between light and dark, enabling accurate fingerprint measurement. When a finger presses against the surface of the ultrasonic sensor, the sensor generates fingerprint information based on the difference in reflected signals between the peaks and valleys of the fingerprint wave, enabling fingerprint recognition.

[0316] In the above Figure 4 or Figure 5 In the embodiment shown, the fingerprint sensor 130C can send fingerprint information to the processor 110 so that the processor 110 can perform fingerprint recognition based on the fingerprint information, or the fingerprint sensor 130C can complete fingerprint recognition based on the fingerprint information and transmit the fingerprint recognition result to the processor 110 so that the processor 110 can provide information to the user through an output device such as the display screen 140 of the wearable device 100 based on the result. It can be understood that in this embodiment, the data is transmitted between the fingerprint sensor 130C and the processor 110, and further reference is made to Figure 4 or Figure 5 The wearable device 100 also includes a connector 200 provided on the input device 120. The connector 200 can be used to realize an electrical connection between the fingerprint sensor 130C and the processor 110. Exemplarily, at least a portion of the connector 200 can be provided in the input device 120. For example, at least a portion of the connector 200 can be provided in the rod portion 122 of the input device 120. Here, at least a portion of the connector 200 represents part or all of the connector 200.

[0317] The processor 110 is mounted on a first circuit board 111 (also referred to as a mainboard) within the main body. The first circuit board 111 and the fingerprint sensor 130C are electrically connected via a connector 200. This electrically connects the processor 110 to the fingerprint sensor 130C. It should be understood that the processor 110 can be mounted directly on the first circuit board 111 or via another circuit board, without limitation.

[0318] The input device 120 can be rotated about the axial direction (e.g., the x-direction) of the shaft 122. Since the fingerprint sensor 130C is disposed within the input device 120, the fingerprint sensor 130C can rotate along with the rotation of the input device 120. Alternatively, the input device 120 can rotate while the fingerprint sensor 130C does not rotate, or neither the input device 120 nor the fingerprint sensor 130C can rotate. The following describes the connector 200 used to connect the fingerprint sensor 130C and the processor 110, and the relationship between the connector 200 and related components, using two embodiments in which the fingerprint sensor 130C rotates and one in which it does not rotate as examples.

[0319] In some embodiments, the fingerprint sensor 130C can rotate as the input device 120 rotates. The connector 200 may include a first connector and a second connector that are rotatably connected, wherein one connector is connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C, and the other connector is connected to the first circuit board 111 (or the processor 110). When the input device 120 is rotated, the fingerprint sensor 130C and the connector connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C can be driven to rotate, while the connector connected to the first circuit board 111 does not rotate. The rotational connection between the first connector and the second connector can realize an electrical connection between the first connector and the second connector, so as to realize an electrical connection between the fingerprint sensor 130C and the processor 110 set on the first circuit board.

[0320] The wearable device 100 of this structure can install the input device 120 first and then install the fingerprint sensor 130C and the connector 200, or can install the fingerprint sensor 130C and the connector 200 first and then install the input device 120, making the wearable device 100 easy to install and having high design flexibility.

[0321] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the connector 200 provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0322] refer to Figure 6The connector 200 includes a first connecting member 210 and a second connecting member 220 that are rotatably connected. The first connecting member 210 is electrically connected to the first circuit board in the main body 101, and the second connecting member 220 is electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C. When the input device 120 is rotated and drives the fingerprint sensor 130C to rotate, the second connecting member 220 can rotate and the first connecting member 220 does not rotate.

[0323] Exemplarily, the first connecting member 210 is distributed in concentric circles and includes a plurality of annular electrodes 211, and one electrode 211 of any two electrodes 211 encloses the other electrode 211; the second connecting member 220 includes a plurality of electrodes 221 distributed in parallel along the axial direction (for example, the x direction) of the rod portion of the input device, and the plurality of electrodes 221 of the second connecting member 220 correspond one-to-one to the plurality of electrodes 211 of the first connecting member 210, and the electrodes 221 of the second connecting member 220 contact the corresponding electrodes 211 of the first connecting member 210 to realize the connection between the first connecting member 210 and the second connecting member. The electrical connection of the connector 220 can drive the fingerprint sensor 130C and the second connector 220 of the connector 200 to rotate when the input device 120 is rotated. The electrode 221 of the second connector 220 rotates on the corresponding electrode 211 of the first connector 210, so that the electrode 221 of the second connector 220 and the electrode 211 of the first connector 210 can always maintain good contact, so as to achieve a better electrical connection between the first connector and the second connector, thereby achieving an electrical connection between the fingerprint sensor 130C and the first circuit board through the connector 200. Figure 6 : The four electrodes 211 of the first connecting member 210 and the four electrodes 221 of the second connecting member 220 are shown. One electrode 211 corresponds to one electrode 221. It can be seen that when the electrode 221 rotates, the movement trajectory of the electrode 221 is similar to the shape of the electrode 211, and the electrode 221 can always maintain contact with the electrode 211, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the fingerprint sensor 130C and the processor 110 on the first circuit board.

[0324] The following, combined Figures 7 to 11 The connector 200 and the relationship between the connector 200 and related components are described.

[0325] Figure 7 is a schematic exploded view of the connector 200 provided in an embodiment of the present application, Figure 8 It is a schematic assembly diagram of the connector 200 provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0326] refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8The connector 200 includes a first connector 210 and a second connector 220. The first connector 210 includes a third body 212 and an annular electrode 211 fixedly connected to the third body 212. The first connector 210 can be electrically connected to the first circuit board 111 in the housing 180 and fixedly connected to the housing. Exemplarily, the first connector 210 is fixed to the housing by fixing the third body 212 to the housing. For example, a fastening hole 2121 is provided on the third body 212, and the third body 212 can be fixed to the housing by a fastener installed in the fastening hole 2121. The second connecting member 220 can be electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C and is arranged in the rod portion 122 of the input device 120. It includes a fourth body 222 and an electrode 221 fixedly connected to the fourth body 222. The fourth body 222 is provided with a mounting hole 2221 for mounting the electrode 221. The electrode 221 may include a metal strip 2211. The two ends of the metal strip 2211 are respectively connected to the electrode 211 and the fingerprint sensor 130C.

[0327] In some embodiments, to ensure more stable contact between the electrode 221 and the electrode 211, the electrode 221 may further include an elastic member 2212. For example, the elastic member 2212 may be a spring, with its ends connected to the metal strip 2211 and the fingerprint sensor 130C, respectively. That is, the electrode 221 includes a fixedly connected metal strip 2211 and the elastic member 2212. The end of the metal strip 2211 remote from the elastic member 2212 is connected to the electrode 211, and the end of the elastic member 2212 remote from the metal strip 2211 is electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C. In embodiments where the electrode 221 of the second connector 220 includes the metal strip 2211 and the elastic member 2212, the electrode 221 may be referred to as a spring.

[0328] Figure 9 The embodiment of the present application provides an installation having Figures 6 to 8 A schematic exploded view of the wearable device 100 showing the connector 200 is shown. Figure 10 The embodiment of the present application provides an installation having Figures 6 to 8 Schematic assembly diagram of the wearable device 100 with the connector 200 shown, Figure 11 The embodiment of the present application provides an installation having Figures 6 to 8 The schematic assembly diagram of the local area of ​​the wearable device 100 of the connector 200 is shown. It should be understood that Figures 9 to 11 The structure shown is merely for illustrative purposes; the wearable device 100 may include more or fewer components, and the positions and connection relationships between the components in the wearable device 100 are not limited to the structure shown in the figure.

[0329] refer to Figures 9 to 11The main body 101 of the wearable device 100 includes a housing 180 , a first circuit board 111 , a connector 200 , a fingerprint sensor 130C, and an input device 120 . Exemplarily, the fingerprint sensor 130C is fixed to the head 121 of the input device 120 .

[0330] In some embodiments, the main body 101 further includes a cover plate 1211 fixed to an end of the head portion 121, which is configured to contact a finger to protect components disposed within the head portion 121 (e.g., the fingerprint sensor 130C). For example, in an embodiment where the fingerprint sensor 130C is an optical fingerprint sensor, the cover plate 1211 can be understood as a channel disposed in the head portion 121 and made of a transparent material. For example, the cover plate 1211 can be a transparent glass cover plate.

[0331] In other embodiments, the main body 101 further includes a second circuit board 112 (which may be referred to as a small board) electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C, and one end of the connector 200 may be electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C through the second circuit board 112 .

[0332] Continue to refer Figures 9 to 11 The first connector 210 of the connector 200 is disposed inside the housing 180 and fixed to the housing 180. An end of the first connector 210 away from the second connector 220 is electrically connected to the first circuit board 111. The second connector 220 of the connector 200 is inserted into and fixedly connected to the rod 122 of the input device 120. An end of the second connector 220 away from the first connector 210 is electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C. For example, an end of the electrode 221 of the second connector 220 away from the first connector 210 is electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C. For example, an end of the elastic member 2212 of the electrode 221 of the second connector 220 is electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C. One end of the second connector 220 close to the first connector 210 is electrically connected to the first connector 210. Specifically, the annular electrode of the first connector 210 corresponds one-to-one to the electrode 221 of the second connector 220. An annular electrode of the first connector 210 contacts the corresponding electrode 221 of the second connector 220. Exemplarily, an annular electrode of the first connector 210 contacts one end of the metal strip 2221 of the corresponding electrode 221 of the second connector 220.

[0333] When the input device 120 is rotated along the axial direction of the rod 112, the input device 120 drives the fingerprint sensor 130C and the second connecting member 220 to rotate, so that the electrode 221 of the second connecting member 220 is always in contact with the electrode of the first connecting member 210 to maintain the electrical connection between the fingerprint sensor 130C and the first circuit board 111.

[0334] In this embodiment, the connector 200 includes a second connector 220 and a first connector 210 that are rotatably connected. The second connector 220 is connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C, and the first connector 210 is connected to the first circuit board 111. The second connector 220 is disposed on the rod 122, and the first connector 210 is disposed within the housing 180. During the rotation of the fingerprint sensor 130C, the fingerprint sensor 130C can be electrically connected to the first circuit board 110. Because the rod 122 can be provided with only the second connector 220, the wearable device 100 of this structure does not have excessive restrictions on the radial dimensions of the rod 122. However, the first connector 210 disposed within the housing 180 will occupy part of the space in the housing 180, and because the second connector 220 and the first connector 210 need to be aligned, certain requirements are placed on the installation accuracy of the connector 200.

[0335] In embodiments where the fingerprint sensor 130 rotates, another connector is provided. This connector 200 comprises two coaxially arranged sleeves, designated a first connector (or outer sleeve) and a second connector (or inner sleeve), that are rotatably connected along a circumferential direction to maintain electrical connection. The second connector is inserted within the first connector, and the second and first connectors maintain contact with each other to achieve electrical connection. The rotatable connection between the second and first connectors indicates that one of the second and first connectors is fixedly connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C and rotatable, while the other sleeve is fixedly connected to the first circuit board 111 (or mainboard) within the housing and cannot rotate. When the input device 120 is rotated, the fingerprint sensor 130C and the sleeve electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor rotate. Furthermore, due to the rotatable connection between the two sleeves, one sleeve maintains contact with the other sleeve during rotation, maintaining electrical connection between the fingerprint sensor 130C and the first circuit board 111.

[0336] The following, combined Figures 12 to 19 , explain the connector and the relationship between the connector and related components.

[0337] Figure 12 is a schematic exploded view of a connector 200 provided in another embodiment of the present application. Figure 13 is a schematic structural diagram of a first body provided in another embodiment of the present application, Figure 14 is a schematic structural diagram of a first connecting member provided in another embodiment of the present application, Figure 15 is a schematic structural diagram of a second body provided in another embodiment of the present application, Figure 16 is a schematic structural diagram of a second connecting member provided in another embodiment of the present application, Figure 17This is a schematic assembly diagram of a connector provided in another embodiment of the present application.

[0338] refer to Figures 12 to 14 The first connector 210 includes a first body 241 and at least one first metal member 242 fixedly connected to the first body 241. A portion of the first metal member 242 is exposed inside the first body 241 and can contact the metal member on the second connector 220 to achieve electrical connection between the first connector 210 and the second connector 220. The end of the first metal member 242 that extends out of the first body 241 can be electrically connected to related components. For example, one end of the first metal member 242 can be electrically connected to the first circuit board 111 (or mainboard) in the housing 180, and can also be electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C. When one end of the first metal member 242 is electrically connected to the first circuit board 111, the first connector 210 does not rotate. When one end of the first metal member 242 is electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C, the first connector 210 can rotate.

[0339] It should be understood that when the first connector 210 includes multiple first metal members 242, any two first metal members 242 may or may not be in contact with each other, and this embodiment of the application does not impose any limitation. For example, the number of first metal members 242 can be four.

[0340] In some embodiments, reference Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the outer wall 2411 of the first body 241 is provided with a first groove 2412 corresponding to the first metal member 242, and the first groove 2412 extends from the outer wall 2411 of the first body 241 to the end of the first body 241, and the first groove 2412 is provided with an opening 2412-1. Figure 12 and Figure 14 The first metal member 242 is inserted into the first groove 2412 to be clamped on the first body 241. The portion of the first metal member 242 located at the position of the opening 2412-1 (referred to as the first contact segment 2421) is exposed inside the first body 241 and can contact the annular metal member of the second connecting member 220. The remaining portion of the first metal member 242 (referred to as the first connecting segment 2422) extends toward the outside of the first body 241. The end of the first metal member 242 extending out of the first body 241 can be electrically connected to the first circuit board 111 or the fingerprint sensor 130C.

[0341] For example, refer to Figure 13 The first groove 2412 includes a first groove segment 2412-A arranged along the circumferential direction of the first body 241 and a second groove segment 2412-B arranged along the axial direction of the first body 241. The first groove segment 2412-A and the second groove segment 2412-B are connected. Correspondingly, referring to Figure 12 and Figure 14 The first connecting section 2422 of the first metal part 242 includes a connected ring section 2422-A and an extension section 2422-B, the ring section 2422-A is inserted into the first groove section 2412-A, and the extension section 2422-B is inserted into the second groove section 2412-B, and the extension section 2422-B extends out of one end of the first body 241 and is connected to the first circuit board 111 or the fingerprint sensor 130C.

[0342] For example, the first metal member 242 is an elastic metal member. When the first metal member 242 contacts the annular metal member of the second connector 220, it can elastically press against the annular metal member. Thus, during relative rotation between the first connector 210 and the second connector 220 about the axial direction, the elastic first metal member 242, with its good deformability, can effectively contact the metal member on the second connector 220, thereby ensuring electrical connection between the first connector 210 and the second connector 220.

[0343] Exemplarily, the first metal member 242 may be linear, for example, the first metal member 242 may be an elastic metal wire.

[0344] refer to Figure 12 、 Figures 15 to 17 The second connector 220 includes a second body 251 and at least one second metal member 252 fixedly connected to the second body 251. The at least one second metal member 252 corresponds one-to-one with the at least one first metal member 242 of the first connector 210. Specifically, the number of second metal members 252 is the same as the number of first metal members 242 of the first connector 210. In addition, the portion of the second metal member 252 that is mounted on the second body 251 can always be in contact with the first metal member 242 to achieve electrical connection between the first connector 210 and the second connector 220. The end of the second metal member 252 that extends out of the second body 251 can be electrically connected to related components. For example, one end of the second metal member 252 can be electrically connected to the first circuit board 111 (or mainboard) in the housing 180, and can also be electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C. When one end of the second metal member 252 is electrically connected to the first circuit board 111 , the second connector 220 does not rotate. When one end of the second metal member 252 is electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C, the second connector 220 can rotate.

[0345] It should be understood that when the second connector 220 includes multiple second metal members 252, any two second metal members 252 may or may not be in contact with each other, and this embodiment of the application does not impose any limitation. For example, the number of second metal members 252 can be four.

[0346] It should also be understood that the second connector 220 and the first connector 210 are electrically connected to different components. In some embodiments, the second connector 220 is electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C, and the first connector 210 is electrically connected to the first circuit board 111. The first circuit board 111 is fixed to the housing 180 of the wearable device 100. In this way, the first connector 210 can be fixed to the housing via the first circuit board 111. When the input device 120 is rotated, the fingerprint sensor 130C and the second connector 220 can rotate, while the first connector 210 does not rotate. In other embodiments, the second connector 220 is electrically connected to the first circuit board 111, and the first connector 210 is electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C. When the input device 120 is rotated, the fingerprint sensor 130C and the first connector 210 can rotate, while the second connector 220 does not rotate. For example, in this embodiment, the first connector 210 can also be fixed to the rod 122 to better secure the first connector 210.

[0347] In some embodiments, reference Figure 12 The second metal member 252 includes a second contact segment 2521 and a second connecting segment 2522. Figure 15 The second body 251 is provided with a through hole 2511 corresponding to the second metal member 252, referring to Figure 16 The second contact segment 2521 is sleeved onto the outer wall of the second body 251. The second connecting segment 2522 extends through the through-hole 2511 into the second body 251 and extends along the axial direction of the second body 251. The end of the second connecting segment 2522 extending from the second body 251 can be electrically connected to the first circuit board 111 or the fingerprint sensor 130C. It will be appreciated that in embodiments where the second connecting member 220 includes multiple second metal members 252, the second connecting segments 2522 of the second metal members 252 are flipped inside the second body 251 and extend toward the outside of the inner body 251. This prevents interference between the individual second metal members 252, making it relatively easy to arrange the second connecting segments 2522, and the structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0348] In other embodiments, the second body 251 may not need to be provided with a through hole 2511 corresponding to the second metal member 252. For example, the second contact section 2521 of the second metal member 252 is mounted on the outer wall of the second body 251, and the second connecting section 2522 is bent and extends toward the outside of the second body 251 on the outer wall of the second body 251 (not shown). The end extending from the second body 251 can be electrically connected to the first circuit board 111 or the fingerprint sensor 130C. However, this structural design is relatively complex.

[0349] refer to Figure 17The second metal part 252 of the second connecting member 220 corresponds to the first metal part 252 of the first connecting member 210. When one of the second connecting member 220 and the first connecting member 210 rotates and the other does not rotate, the first contact segment 2421 of the first metal member 242 and the second contact segment 2521 of the second metal member 252 can always be in contact to achieve electrical connection between the second connecting member 220 and the first connecting member 210.

[0350] For the convenience of description, the second connecting member 220 is fixedly connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C and the first connecting member 210 is fixedly connected to the first circuit board 111 as an example. Figure 18 and 19 , explain the relationship between the connector and related components.

[0351] Figure 18 The embodiment of the present application provides an installation having Figures 12 to 17 A schematic exploded view of the wearable device 100 with the connector 200 is shown, Figure 19 The embodiment of the present application provides an installation having Figures 12 to 17 The schematic assembly diagram of the local area of ​​the wearable device 100 of the connector 200 is shown. It should be understood that Figure 18 and Figure 19 The structure shown is merely for illustrative purposes; the wearable device 100 may include more or fewer components, and the positions and connection relationships between the components in the wearable device 100 are not limited to the structure shown in the figure.

[0352] refer to Figure 18 and Figure 19 The main body 101 of the wearable device 100 includes a housing 180 , a first circuit board 111 , a connector 200 , a fingerprint sensor 130C, and an input device 120 .

[0353] The fingerprint sensor 130C is fixed to the head 121 of the input device 120. In some embodiments, the main body 101 further includes a cover 1211 fixed to the end of the head 121, which is configured to contact a finger and protect the components disposed within the head 121 (e.g., the fingerprint sensor 130C). For example, in an embodiment where the fingerprint sensor 130C is an optical fingerprint sensor, the cover 1211 can be understood as a channel disposed in the head 121 and made of a transparent material. For example, the cover 1211 can be a transparent glass cover.

[0354] In other embodiments, the main body 101 further includes a second circuit board 112 (which may be referred to as a small board) electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C, and one end of the connector 200 may be electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C through the second circuit board 112 .

[0355] The connector 200 is internally mounted on the rod portion 122 of the input device 120. Specifically, the first connector 210 is internally mounted on the rod portion 122, with a gap between the first connector 210 and the rod portion 122 (not shown in the figure) so that the first connector 210 is not moved when the input device 120 is rotated. The second connector 220 is internally mounted on the first connector 210. The multiple first metal members 242 (e.g., four first metal members 242) of the first connector 210 correspond one-to-one with the multiple second metal members 252 (e.g., four second metal members 252) of the second connector 220. The first contact segment 2421 of the first metal member 242, located on the opening 2414-1 of the slot 2412 of the first body 241, contacts the second contact segment 2521 mounted on the second body 251, thereby achieving electrical connection between the second connector 220 and the first connector 210. One end of the first connecting section 2422 of the first connecting member 210, which extends toward the exterior of the first body 241, is electrically connected to the first circuit board 111. The first circuit board 111 is fixed to the housing 180. Thus, the first connecting member 210 can be fixed to the housing 180 via the first circuit board 111. One end of the second connecting section 2522 of the second connecting member 220, which extends toward the exterior of the second body 251, is electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C. When the input device 120 is rotated, the input device 120 drives the fingerprint sensor 130C and the second connecting member 220 to rotate. The second connecting member 220 rotates axially relative to the first connecting member 210. The second metal member 252 of the second connecting member 220 is in constant contact with the first metal member 242 of the first connecting member 210, maintaining the electrical connection between the second connecting member 220 and the first connecting member 210, and thus the electrical connection between the fingerprint sensor 130C and the first circuit board 111.

[0356] In some embodiments, the main body 101 also includes a second circuit board 112 (which may be called a small board) electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C, and one end of the second metal member 252 of the second connecting member 220 extending out of the second body 251 is electrically connected to the second circuit board 112 so as to be electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C through the second circuit board 112.

[0357] In other embodiments, the main body 101 also includes a third circuit board 113 (also referred to as a small board) electrically connected to the first circuit board 111, and one end of the first metal member 242 of the first connecting member 210 extending out of the first body 241 is electrically connected to the third circuit board 113 so as to be electrically connected to the first circuit board 111 through the third circuit board 113.

[0358] In this embodiment, the connector 200 is disposed on the rod portion 122 and includes a first connector 210 and a second connector 220 that are coaxially arranged and rotatably connected along the circumferential direction to maintain electrical connection. The second connector 220 and the first connector 210 can always maintain contact to achieve electrical connection. One of the second connector 220 and the first connector 210 can be electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C and can rotate, while the other can be electrically connected to the first circuit board 111 (or mainboard) within the housing 180 and cannot rotate. The electrical connection between the fingerprint sensor 130C and the first circuit board 111 can be established during the rotation of the fingerprint sensor 130C. Since the connector 200 is disposed entirely on the rod portion 122, it does not occupy space within the housing 180 and is more reliable. However, since the connector 200 includes a second connector 220 and a first connector 210, there are certain requirements for the radial dimension of the rod portion 122, which needs to be designed to be relatively large. Moreover, in order to ensure better contact between the second connector 220 and the first connector 210, the length of the connector 200 will be designed to be relatively long, so that the axial dimension of the rod portion 122 is relatively large.

[0359] As the rotatable input device 120, the wearable device 100 may be equipped with a sensor to identify the rotation of the input device 120. In some embodiments, the cavity in the second connector 220 may accommodate a sensor for identifying rotation (referred to as sensor 1301). Figure 20 One end of the sensor 1301 is fixedly connected to the first circuit board 111, extending toward the second connector 220 and into the cavity 2501 of the second connector 220. When the input device 120 is rotated, the sensor 1301 located in the cavity 2501 of the second connector 220 can identify the rotation or movement of the input device 120 based on relevant feature points. The specific method and structure for identifying rotation or movement can be found in the relevant description below.

[0360] In the embodiment of the present application, the fingerprint sensor 130C can be combined with other components to form a fingerprint module for fingerprint recognition. For example, the fingerprint sensor 130C can be combined with the second circuit board 112 to form a fingerprint module. It will be understood that the structure of the fingerprint module including the fingerprint sensor in the above example is only for illustrative purposes. When the fingerprint module includes a fingerprint sensor, more or fewer components may be included. The explanation of the fingerprint module below is the same as here, and unless otherwise specified, it will not be repeated later.

[0361] In some embodiments, fingerprint sensor 130C does not rotate regardless of whether input device 120 is rotated, particularly during rotation of input device 120. Connector 200 serves as a bridge connecting first circuit board 111 (or motherboard or processor) and fingerprint sensor 130C. If neither first circuit board 111 nor fingerprint sensor 130C rotates, connector 200 also does not rotate. With this structure, fingerprint recognition is easier to implement in a wearable device 100 because fingerprint sensor 130C does not rotate. Furthermore, since connector 200 does not rotate, its reliability is maximized.

[0362] Figure 21 is a schematic exploded view of the connector 200 provided in an embodiment of the present application, Figure 22 The embodiment of the present application provides an installation having Figure 21 A schematic exploded view of the wearable device 100 showing the connector 200 is shown. Figure 23 The embodiment of the present application provides an installation having Figure 21 A schematic assembly diagram of a partial area of ​​the wearable device 100 showing the connector 200 is shown.

[0363] refer to Figure 21 Exemplarily, the connector 200 includes a fixing rod 260 and a plurality of metal strips 270 inserted and fixed in the fixing rod 260. The fixing rod 260 is provided with a through-hole 2601 through which the metal strips 270 are inserted. The end of the metal strip 270 away from the fingerprint sensor can be electrically connected to the first circuit board, and the end of the metal strip 270 closer to the fingerprint sensor is used to electrically connect to the fingerprint sensor. In some embodiments, the metal strip 270 can be electrically connected to the first circuit board and the fingerprint sensor by connecting the two ends of the metal strip 270 respectively through jack welding or surface mount welding. In other embodiments, the metal strip 270 can be called a metal pin, and the metal pin can be split, that is, one part of the metal pin is a pin and the other part is a socket, wherein the pin and the socket can be connected to the fingerprint sensor and the first circuit board, respectively.

[0364] refer to Figure 22 and Figure 23 The main body 101 of the wearable device 100 includes a housing 180 , a first circuit board 111 , a connector 200 , a fingerprint sensor 130C, and an input device 120 .

[0365] The fingerprint sensor 130C is mounted on the head portion 121 of the input device 120. A gap 120-1 exists between the fingerprint sensor 130C and the inner wall of the head portion 121, preventing contact. This prevents the fingerprint sensor 130C from rotating when the input device 120 rotates. The connector 200 is internally mounted on the rod portion 122 of the input device 120. A gap 120-1 exists between the fixing rod 260 of the connector 200 and the rod portion 122, preventing contact. This prevents the connector 200 from rotating when the input device rotates. The end of the metal strip 270 of the connector 200, facing away from the fingerprint sensor 130C, is electrically connected to the first circuit board 111. The first circuit board 191 is secured to the housing 180 of the wearable device. This allows the connector 200 to be secured to the housing via the first circuit board 111. The end of the metal strip 270, facing away from the fingerprint sensor 130C, is electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C. Thus, the electrical connection between the fingerprint sensor 130C and the first circuit board 111 is achieved through the connector 200. When the input device 120 is rotated, the fingerprint sensor 130C and the component fixedly connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C (for example, the second circuit board 112 hereinafter) have a gap 120-1 with the head 121 and are not in contact, and the connector 200 and the rod 122 have a gap 120-1 and are not in contact, so the fingerprint sensor 130C and the connector 200 can be prevented from rotating.

[0366] In some embodiments, the main body 101 further includes a cover plate 1211 fixed to the end of the head 121, which is configured to contact a finger to protect components disposed within the head 121 (e.g., the fingerprint sensor 130C). For example, in an embodiment where the fingerprint sensor 130C is an optical fingerprint sensor, the cover plate 1211 can be understood as a channel disposed in the head 121 and made of a transparent material. For example, the cover plate 1211 can be a transparent glass cover plate. It is understood that in an embodiment where the cover plate 1211 is fixed to the head 121, a gap 120-1 exists between the fingerprint sensor 130C and both the head 121 and the cover plate 1211.

[0367] In other embodiments, the main body 101 also includes a second circuit board 112 (which may be called a small board) electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C, and one end of the metal strip 270 close to the fingerprint sensor 130C is electrically connected to the second circuit board 112 so as to be electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C through the second circuit board 112.

[0368] In other embodiments, the main body 101 also includes a third circuit board 113 (also referred to as a small board) electrically connected to the first circuit board 111, and the end of the metal strip 270 away from the fingerprint sensor 130C is electrically connected to the third circuit board 113 so as to be electrically connected to the first circuit board 111 through the third circuit board 113.

[0369] As the rotatable input device 120, the wearable device 100 may have a built-in sensor to identify the rotation of the input device 120. In some embodiments, the fixed rod 260 may contain a sensor (denoted as sensor 1301) for identifying rotation.

[0370] For example, refer to Figure 21 The fixing rod 260 is provided with an opening groove 2602 which penetrates in the axial direction and opens on the outer wall 2603 of the fixing rod 260. Figure 22 and Figure 23 One end of the sensor 1301 is electrically connected to the first circuit board 111. For example, one end of the sensor 1301 can be electrically connected to the first circuit board 111 via the third circuit board 113. The sensor 1301 extends toward the fixing rod 260 and into the open slot 2602 on the fixing rod 260. Thus, when the input device 120 is rotated, the sensor 1301 located within the open slot 2602 of the fixing rod 260 can identify the rotation of the input device 120 using relevant feature points. The specific method and structure for identifying rotation can be found in the relevant description below.

[0371] It should be understood that Figures 1 to 23 The embodiment in which the fingerprint sensor 130C is arranged in the head 121 is only for illustrative purposes. In other embodiments, the fingerprint sensor 130C may also be arranged in the rod 122 (not shown in the figure), and the channel extends from the outer surface of the head 121 to the fingerprint sensor 130C. In one example, the fingerprint sensor 130C can be connected to the processor 110 through the connector 200, at least part of the connector 200 is arranged in the rod 122, and the connector 200 is located between the processor 110 (or the first circuit board 111) and the fingerprint sensor 130C. The connection relationship between the connector 200, the processor 110 and the fingerprint sensor 130C can be referred to. Figure 11 、 Figure 19 and Figure 23 The connection relationship shown is different in that Figure 11 、 Figure 19 and Figure 23 The fingerprint sensor 130C is disposed in the rod portion 122. In another example, the fingerprint sensor 130C may not be connected to the processor 110 through the connector 200. For example, Figure 19 If a third circuit board (small board) 113 fixed on the shell 180 is provided at the end of the rod 122 away from the head 121, and the fingerprint sensor 130 is provided in the rod 122 and fixed on the third circuit board 113, then the fingerprint sensor 130C can be connected to the first circuit board 111 through the third circuit board 113 to achieve connection with the processor 110.

[0372] In an embodiment where the input device 120 is a key or a button with a press function and the fingerprint sensor 130C is arranged on the head 121 of the input device 120, while fingerprint recognition can be realized, in order to enable mobile input such as translation or tilt of the input device 120, a switch device is provided between the circuit board and the rod 122 of the input device 120. A metal spring can be provided in the switch device to make the switch device elastic. In this way, when the input device 120 is pressed, the rod 122 contacts the switch device and presses the switch device to realize the switching function.

[0373] For ease of description, Figures 12 to 20 Taking the structure of the corresponding connector 200 as an example, the relationship between the switch device and other components in an embodiment where the input device 120 is a key or a button with a pressing function and the fingerprint sensor 130C is disposed on the head 121 of the input device 120 is described. It is understood that the switch device of the embodiment of the present application is also applicable to structures shown or not shown in other figures.

[0374] refer to Figure 24 and Figure 25 A switch device 400 is provided between the first circuit board 111 and the rod portion 122. The switch device 400 is electrically connected to the first circuit board 111. For example, in an embodiment where the wearable device 100 includes a third circuit board 113, the switch device 400 can be directly mounted on the third circuit board 113. Since a connector 200 is provided in the rod portion 122, the switch device 400 is provided adjacent to the inner end surface of the rod portion 122. The inner end surface is the end surface of the rod portion 122 away from the head portion 121, and the inner end surface is the area in contact with the switch device 400, so as to facilitate pressing the input device 120 to realize the user's mobile input. Figure 25 (Can be used with Figure 20 In contrast, the switch device 400 is directly mounted on the third circuit board 113 and faces the inner end surface of the rod 122. When the input device 120 is pressed, the inner end surface of the rod 122 contacts the switch device 400, pressing the switch device 400 to realize the switching function.

[0375] It should be understood that the switch device 400 can have any structure as long as it contacts the inner end surface of the rod portion 122 .

[0376] In some embodiments, reference Figure 26 and Figure 27The switch device 400 can be generally annular in structure, and the hollow area of ​​the annular structure is used to avoid the connector 200. When the input device 120 is pressed, the inner end surface of the rod 122 contacts the switch device 400 over a large area. In this way, the force applied to the input device 120 is relatively uniform, which not only improves the stability of the pressing operation of the input device 120, but also makes the hand feel easy to control and does not easily produce the feeling of local force, which can greatly improve the user experience. It can be understood that the annular structure of the switch device 400 can be as follows Figure 26 The closed annular structure shown may also be a semi-closed annular structure (not shown in the figure), and this embodiment of the application does not impose any limitation thereto.

[0377] In other embodiments, the switch device 400 may also be in the shape of a strip, and the switch device 400 is disposed adjacent to the inner end surface of the rod portion 122. The wearable device may be provided with multiple switch devices 400, spaced apart along the inner end surface of the rod portion 122 (not shown in the figure). For example, the multiple switch devices 400 may be symmetrically and evenly arranged, so that the force applied to the input device 120 is relatively uniform. For example, the multiple switch devices 400 may include two switch devices 400, and the two switch devices 400 are symmetrically arranged. For another example, the multiple switch devices 400 are arranged in a circle along the inner end surface of the rod portion 122, forming a ring structure.

[0378] The above describes in detail the structure of the fingerprint sensor 130C provided on the input device 120 . The following describes in detail the structure of the fingerprint sensor 130C provided in the housing 180 .

[0379] In an embodiment where the fingerprint sensor 130C is disposed on the housing 180 , when a finger touches the head 121 of the input device 120 , the fingerprint sensor 130C can obtain fingerprint information based on a signal from the head 121 to perform fingerprint recognition.

[0380] As previously mentioned, the fingerprint sensor 130C of the embodiment of the present application can be an optical fingerprint sensor. In this embodiment, a channel for transmitting light is formed on the input device 120. The channel runs through the input device 120 to transmit light between the fingerprint sensor 130C and the head 121. In addition, a lens group can be provided in the input device 120 to facilitate better transmission of light reflected from the finger to the fingerprint sensor 130C. It is understood that the lens group includes one or more lenses, and the transparent group can be provided on the head 121 or the rod 122, or on both the head 121 and the rod 122.

[0381] In some embodiments, reference Figure 28The main body 101 of the wearable device 100 includes a housing 180, a cover 114, an input device 120, and a fingerprint sensor 130C. The cover 114 is connected to the top of the housing 180 and forms the surface of the main body 101. In some embodiments, the cover 114 can be a display screen 140. The housing 180 is provided with a mounting hole 181. The input device 120 includes a head 121 and a rod 122. The head 121 extends outward from the housing 180, and the rod 122 is mounted in the mounting hole 181.

[0382] Continue to refer Figure 28 The input device 120 is formed with a channel for transmitting light, which extends from the outer surface of the head 121 to the inner end surface 122-A of the rod 122 to transmit light between the fingerprint sensor 130C and the head 121. The inner end surface 122-A of the rod 122 is an end surface perpendicular to the axial direction (e.g., the x-direction) of the rod 122 and away from the head 121. The outer surface of the head 121 includes the outer end surface 121-A and the side surface 121-B of the head 121. In some embodiments, reference Figure 28 The shaft portion 122 is provided with a first channel 1231 extending axially through the shaft portion 122. The head portion 121 is made of a transparent material capable of transmitting light. The transparent head portion 121 and the first channel 1231 of the shaft portion 122 form a channel for transmitting light between the surface of the head portion 121 and the fingerprint sensor 130C. The first channel 1231 can be a cavity extending axially through the shaft portion 122, or a transparent structure filled with a transparent material, which is not limited in this embodiment of the present application.

[0383] Continue to refer Figure 28 A lens group is provided in the first channel 1231 of the rod portion 122, and the lens group includes one or more lenses 310. Figure 28 A lens 310 is shown in the figure, which is used to collect light reflected by the finger. The reflected light is transmitted to the fingerprint sensor 130C to form fingerprint information for fingerprint recognition.

[0384] In order to better transmit light, illustratively, the first channel 1231 provided on the rod portion 122 is arranged opposite to the fingerprint sensor 130C.

[0385] In some embodiments, the focal length of the lens 310 may be smaller than the distance between the fingerprint sensor 130C and the lens 310, and the optical path formed is as follows: Figure 28 In other embodiments, the focal length of the lens 310 is greater than the distance between the fingerprint sensor 130C and the lens 310, and the optical path formed is as follows: Figure 29 When the lens group includes a plurality of lenses 310 , the focal lengths of any two lenses 310 may be the same or different.

[0386] The lens 310 may be a convex lens.

[0387] refer to Figure 30 , the lens 310 may be a single convex lens (such as Figure 30 (a) and (b) in the figure), or a biconvex lens (such as Figure 30 (c) in) or rectangular convex lens (such as Figure 30 (d)) in the present application does not impose any limitation on this.

[0388] The surface of the lens 310 can be spherical or aspherical, and the curvatures of the biconvex lens or rectangular convex lens can be the same or different, which is not limited in the present embodiment. When the lens group includes multiple lenses 310, the shapes of any two lenses 310 can be the same or different.

[0389] The channels in the input device 120 of the embodiment of the present application can not only be Figure 28 As shown, other structures are also possible.

[0390] refer to Figure 31 A transparent cover plate 1211 is provided on the outer end surface 121-A of the head portion 121. A second channel 1232 is provided on the head portion 121, and a first channel 1231 is provided on the stem portion 122. One end of the second channel 1232 communicates with the first channel 1231, and the other end communicates with the cover plate 1211. Thus, the transparent cover plate 1211, the second channel 1232, and the first channel 1231 form a channel for transmitting light between the surface of the head portion 121 and the fingerprint sensor 130C. The first channel 1231 can be a cavity extending through the stem portion 122 along the axial direction (e.g., the x-direction) of the stem portion 122, or a transparent structure formed by filling the cavity with a transparent material. Similarly, the second channel 1232 can be a cavity formed in the head portion 121, or a transparent structure formed by filling the cavity with a transparent material. It should be understood that this embodiment is also well-suited for structures where the head portion 121 is made of a non-transparent material.

[0391] In the wearable device provided in the above embodiment, the fingerprint sensor 130C is disposed within the housing 180 and can be electrically connected to the mainboard. This eliminates the need for a connector or other component in the input device 120 to electrically connect the mainboard to the fingerprint sensor 130C. This ensures reliable fingerprint recognition, particularly when the input device 120 is rotated. The input device 120 is provided with a channel for transmitting light, and a lens group for converging light is provided in the first channel within the rod 122. This effectively utilizes the space within the rod 122 while enabling fingerprint recognition, without significantly increasing the size of the wearable device, thereby enabling a miniaturized design of the wearable device. Furthermore, by arranging the lens group within the rod 122, the head 121 can be easily replaced, increasing the scalability of the wearable device.

[0392] Next, other possible designs of the lens group in the input device 120 are described. Figure 32 and Figure 33 The structure shown is that the transparent group is located at the head 121. Figure 34 and Figure 35 The structure shown is that the lens group is located on the head portion 121 and the rod portion 122.

[0393] In other embodiments, reference Figure 32 , Figure 32 Can be used with Figure 28 For comparison, Figure 32 and Figure 28 The biggest difference is that the lens group is set in the head 121. The head 121 is made of transparent material, and a second channel 1232 is set in the head 121, which is connected to the first channel 1231 in the rod 122. A lens group is set in the second channel 1232, which includes one or more lenses 310 ( Figure 32 A lens 310 is shown in FIG. 3 ) for converging light reflected from the finger, and transmitting the reflected light to the fingerprint sensor 130C to form fingerprint information for fingerprint detection. For other descriptions of the lens group, please refer to Figure 28 and Figure 29 The first channel 1231 can be a cavity formed in the rod portion 122, or a transparent structure formed by filling the cavity with a transparent material. Similarly, the second channel 1232 can be a cavity formed in the head portion 121, or a transparent structure formed by filling the cavity with a transparent material. However, in order to install the transparent group, an empty area for installing the lens group needs to be reserved in the transparent structure.

[0394] In other embodiments, reference Figure 33 , Figure 33 Can be used with Figure 31 For comparison, Figure 33 and Figure 31 The biggest difference is that the lens group is set in the head 121. A transparent cover plate 1211 is set on the outer end surface 121-A of the head 121, a second channel 1232 is set on the head 121, and a first channel 1231 is set on the rod 122. One end of the second channel 1232 is connected to the first channel 1232, and the other end is connected to the cover plate 1211. Among them, a lens group is set in the second channel 1232 of the head 121, and the lens group includes one or more lenses 310 ( Figure 33 A lens 310 is shown in FIG. 3 ) for converging light reflected from the finger, and transmitting the reflected light to the fingerprint sensor 130C to form fingerprint information for fingerprint detection. For other descriptions of the first channel 1231, the second channel 1232 and the lens group, please refer to Figure 31 The relevant description will not be repeated here.

[0395] The wearable device provided by the above embodiment can not only realize the miniaturization of the wearable device and improve the rotation stability of the input device, but also, since the radial dimension of the head 121 is larger than the radial dimension of the rod 122, compared with the structure in which the lens group is set in the rod 122, setting the lens group in the larger head 121 can simplify the design difficulty and cost of the lens group.

[0396] In other embodiments, reference Figure 34 , Figure 34 Can be used with Figure 28 For comparison, Figure 34 and Figure 28 The biggest difference is that the lens group is arranged in the head 121 and the rod 122. The head 121 is made of a transparent material, and a second channel 1232 is provided in the head 121, which communicates with the first channel 1231 in the rod 122. A part of the lens group is provided in the first channel 1231, and another part of the lens group is provided in the second channel 1232. Among them, one or more lenses 310 are provided in the first channel 1231, and the lenses 310 in the first channel 1231 are convex lenses. One or more lenses 310 are provided in the second channel 1232, and the lenses 310 in the second channel 1232 are concave lenses. For example, Figure 34 A lens 310 of the first channel 1231 and a lens 310 of the second channel 1232 are shown. Figure 32 The relevant description will not be repeated here.

[0397] For example, the lens 310 of the first channel 1231 is a convex lens, and the lens 310 of the second channel 1232 is a concave lens. The concave lens is used to collect a wider range of light reflected by the finger, and the convex lens and the concave lens are used together to converge the light reflected by the finger. For a description of the convex lens, please refer to Figure 30 The relevant description is omitted here. Figure 35 , the concave lens can be a single concave lens (such as Figure 35 (a) or (b) in the figure), the concave lens can also be a double concave lens (as shown in Figure 35 As shown in (c) in FIG), when the concave lens is a biconcave lens, the curvatures of the two concave surfaces may be the same or different. In addition, when the lens group includes multiple concave lenses, the focal lengths of any two concave lenses may be the same or different.

[0398] In other embodiments, reference Figure 36 , Figure 36 Can be used with Figure 31 For comparison, Figure 36 and Figure 31 The biggest difference is that the lens group is arranged on the head 121 and the rod 122. A transparent cover 1211 is provided on the outer end surface 121-A of the head 121, a second channel 1232 is provided on the head 121, and a first channel 1231 is provided on the rod 122. One end of the second channel 1232 is connected to the first channel 1232, and the other end is connected to the cover 1211. A part of the lenses 310 of the lens group is arranged in the first channel 1231, and the other part of the lenses 310 of the lens group is arranged in the second channel 1232. Among them, one or more lenses 310 are provided in the first channel 1231, and the lenses 310 of the first channel 1231 are convex lenses. One or more lenses 310 are provided in the second channel 1232, and the lenses 310 of the second channel 1232 are concave lenses. For example, Figure 36 A convex lens and a concave lens are shown. The description of the first channel 1231 and the second channel 1232 can be referred to Figure 32 For the description of the lens group, please refer to Figure 34 and Figure 35 The relevant description will not be repeated here.

[0399] The wearable device provided by the above embodiment can not only realize the miniaturization of the wearable device and improve the rotation stability of the input device, but also, by arranging the lens group on the rod 122 and the head 121, while maximizing the use of the space of the input device, the concave lens arranged on the head 121 can further increase the light passing through the input device and increase the light energy, thereby improving the efficiency of fingerprint recognition.

[0400] The sidewalls of the channel in the embodiment of the present application may be made of light-absorbing material or diffusely reflecting material to absorb light reflected from the sidewalls, allowing parallel light to pass through the channel as much as possible, thereby reducing the impact of other stray light on the efficiency of fingerprint recognition.

[0401] In embodiments where the first channel 1231 is provided within the shaft portion 122, the sidewalls forming the first channel 1231 may, for example, be made of a light-absorbing material or a diffusely reflective material. In embodiments where the second channel 1232 is provided within the head portion 121, the sidewalls forming the second channel 1232 may, for example, be made of a light-absorbing material or a diffusely reflective material. In embodiments where the cover plate 1211 is provided within the head portion 121, the sidewalls of the cover plate 1211 may, for example, be made of a light-absorbing material or a diffusely reflective material. In embodiments where the head portion 121 is made of a transparent material, the circumferential inner wall of the head portion 121 may be made of a light-absorbing material or a diffusely reflective material.

[0402] As previously mentioned, in the embodiments of the present application, fingerprint sensor 130C can be combined with other components to form a fingerprint module for fingerprint recognition. For example, in embodiments where fingerprint sensor 130C is an optical fingerprint sensor and is disposed within housing 180, fingerprint sensor 130C and a lens assembly can form a fingerprint module. Furthermore, in embodiments where the optical fingerprint sensor does not include a light-emitting unit, fingerprint sensor 130C, a lens assembly, and a light-emitting unit can form a fingerprint module.

[0403] In the above Figures 28 to 36 In the corresponding embodiment, a lens group is provided in the input device. It should be understood that the input device does not need to be provided with a lens. It is only necessary to form a channel for transmitting light in the input device. The channel reference Figures 28 to 36 The structural settings shown are not repeated here.

[0404] Figures 28 to 36 The embodiment shown is one in which light is transmitted from the axial end of the head 121 (or, from the end surface 121-A of the head 121). It will be understood that light can also be transmitted through the circumferential end of the head 121 (or, from the side surface 121-B of the head 121).

[0405] For example, taking the fingerprint sensor 130C as an example, Figure 37 and Figure 38The lens assembly includes one or more lenses 310, a first channel 1231 disposed within the stem 122 of the input device 120, and a transparent cover 1211 in an annular structure. Cover 1211 is disposed at an end of the circumferential direction of the head 121, circumferentially surrounding the head 121 and fixedly connected to the housing of the head 121. For example, cover 1211 surrounds the circumference of the head 121. A cavity within the annular structure of cover 1211 forms a second channel 1232. A reflector 710 is fixedly disposed within second channel 1232, allowing light to enter the lens 310 through reflector 710. The reflective device 710 has a reflective surface 711, and the second channel 1232 is connected to the first channel 1231. In this way, light passes through the cover 1211 and the second channel 1232 to reach the reflective device 710, is reflected by the reflective surface 711 of the reflective device 710, and the reflected light enters the lens 310 through the first channel 1231 to reach the fingerprint sensor 130C, so that the fingerprint recognition is performed by the fingerprint sensor 130C. It can be understood that the reflective device 710 can receive light at a certain angle and realize light entering within the angle range. For example, Figure 37 and Figure 38 As shown, the reflective device 710 can receive light at an angle of 360 degrees.

[0406] When light is transmitted through the outer end of the head 121 in the circumferential direction, the user can press a finger on the circumferential end of the head 121 (for example, on the cover 1211 of the head 121). For example, the user can slide or roll on the circumferential end of the head 121 to perform fingerprint recognition. The circumferential end of the head 121 can be the end of a transparent head 121 or the end of a transparent cover 1211, and this embodiment of the application does not impose any limitation.

[0407] In an embodiment where the fingerprint sensor 130C is an optical sensor and light is transmitted through the end portion of the head portion 121 in the circumferential direction (e.g., Figure 37 and Figure 38As shown in FIG. 1 , a finger contacts the circumferential end of head 121. As the circumferential end of head 121 rolls, light reflected by the finger enters input device 120 through the circumferential end of head 121 and reaches fingerprint sensor 130C. If the area of ​​the channel for transmitting light in head 121 (e.g., the area of ​​cover 1211 or the area of ​​the transparent circumferential surface of head 121) is larger than the area of ​​the region where the finger contacts head 121 in a single pass, when the finger presses against the circumferential end of head 121, fingerprint sensor 130C can detect not only fingerprint information from the region contacted by the finger (referred to as the contact region), but also fingerprint information from the adjacent region connected to the contact region. In other words, a single pass of the finger against the circumferential end of head 121 can detect fingerprint information from multiple regions including the contact region. It can be understood that the adjacent region connected to the contact region is part of the circumferential region of the channel.

[0408] In the embodiments of the present application, a single finger contact with the head 121 refers to a finger contacting the head 121 at a certain time without rolling the head 121, and a single contact with the head 121 has only one contact area. Similarly, multiple finger contact with the head 121 refers to a finger contacting the head 121 at multiple times while rolling on the head 121, and multiple contact areas may be generated at each time.

[0409] In some scenarios, the outer surface area of ​​the head 121 of the input device 120 is relatively small (for example, the input device 120 is a crown), which may result in a smaller area of ​​contact between the finger and the head 121, which is not conducive to fingerprint recognition. Therefore, in an embodiment of the present application, the fingerprint information of multiple continuous areas detected each time the finger contacts the head 121 during the process of rolling the finger in the circumferential direction of the end of the head 121 can be used to perform fingerprint recognition based on the fingerprint information detected multiple times.

[0410] In the embodiment of the present application, the area where the fingerprint sensor 130C can detect fingerprint information when the finger contacts the head 121 once is recorded as a fingerprint area, which includes the contact area and one or more areas connected to the contact area.

[0411] In one example, the fingerprint area detected by the fingerprint sensor 130C includes the contact area and an area connected to the contact area, which may be an area on either side of the contact area.

[0412] In another example, the fingerprint area detected by the fingerprint sensor 130C includes a contact area and two areas connected to the contact area, and the two areas are divided into two areas located on both sides of the contact.

[0413] Figure 391 is a schematic diagram of multiple areas that can be detected when a finger contacts the head 121 according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 39 The circumferential end of the head 121 is provided with a transparent cover 1211 surrounding the head 121, forming an end including the cover 121. The cover 1211 can be understood as a part of the channel of the head 121. The cover 1211 surrounds the head 121, which means that the finger 10 can roll one circle (360 degrees) on the head 121. If it is assumed that the fingerprint recognition process requires the finger 10 to roll one circle on the head 121 before fingerprint recognition can be performed, then one circle of the cover 121 is the total area that the finger 10 and the cover 1211 can contact during the fingerprint recognition process.

[0414] When finger 10 rolls in contact with cover 1211, at a given time, area S1 is the actual contact area of ​​head 121 with finger 10. Areas S0 and S2 are either or both areas not contacted by finger 10 but detectable by fingerprint sensor 130C. Areas S0 and S2 are areas connected to area S1. In one example, the fingerprint areas detectable by fingerprint sensor 130C include contact area S1 and either area S0 or area S2. In another example, the fingerprint areas detectable by fingerprint sensor 130C include contact area S1, area S0, and area S2.

[0415] In the embodiment of the present application, the finger may contact different areas of the head 121 multiple times during the rolling process at the end of the head 121 in the circumferential direction. During each contact, the fingerprint sensor 130C may detect fingerprint information of multiple areas. Therefore, in some embodiments, the fingerprint information of multiple areas obtained by the finger contacting the head 121 multiple times in a row can be fused, and the fingerprint can be identified based on the fused fingerprint information.

[0416] Below, Figure 39 Taking the head 121 and the finger rolling on the head 121 as an example, the method of fingerprint recognition using fingerprint information in multiple areas is described. In addition, assuming that the finger 10 slides and rolls from bottom to top, when the finger 10 touches the head 121 once, the fingerprint sensor 130C can detect the fingerprint information of the contact area and the two areas connected to the contact area.

[0417] 1. Finger 10 contacts cover 1211 at a first time (denoted as time T0). The fingerprint area detected by fingerprint sensor 130C at time T0 is denoted as fingerprint area S-T0. Fingerprint area S-T0 includes contact area S1-T0 and areas S0-T0 and S2-T0 on both sides of contact area S1-T0. Fingerprint sensor 130C obtains fingerprint information based on fingerprint area S-T0. Exemplarily, the fingerprint information includes a graphic feature sequence I-T0 for representing fingerprint features. Graphic feature sequence I-T0 includes graphic feature sequence I-S0-T0, graphic feature sequence I-S1-T0, and graphic feature sequence I-S2-T0. Graphic feature sequence I-S0-T0 represents the fingerprint information of area S0-T0, graphic feature sequence I-S1-T0 represents the fingerprint information of area S1-T0, and graphic feature sequence I-S2-T0 represents the fingerprint information of area S2-T0.

[0418] For example, the fingerprint sensor 130C can distinguish the boundary between area S0 and area S1 and the boundary between area S2 and area S1 based on the light intensity. Based on the boundary between S0 and S1 and the boundary between S2 and S1, the fingerprint information of each area can be better obtained.

[0419] 2. Finger 10 contacts cover 1211 at a second time (denoted as time T1). The fingerprint area detected by fingerprint sensor 130C at time T1 is denoted as fingerprint area S-T1. Fingerprint area S-T1 includes contact area S1-T1 and areas S0-T1 and S2-T1 on both sides of contact area S1-T1. Fingerprint sensor 130C obtains fingerprint information based on fingerprint area S-T1. Exemplarily, the fingerprint information includes a graphic feature sequence I-T1 for representing fingerprint features. Graphic feature sequence I-T1 includes graphic feature sequence I-S0-T1, graphic feature sequence I-S1-T1, and graphic feature sequence I-S2-T1. I-S0-T1 represents the fingerprint information of area S0-T1, I-S1-T1 represents the fingerprint information of area S1-T1, and I-S2-T1 represents the fingerprint information of area S2-T1.

[0420] 3. The wearable device 100 (for example, a sensor for identifying rotation) detects the angular velocity ω of the rotation of the input device 120, and calculates the intersection area of ​​the fingerprint area S-T0 detected at the first time T0 and the fingerprint area S-T1 detected at the second time T1 based on the radius R of the head 121 and the time difference T1-T0 between the first time T0 and the second time T1, and fuses the fingerprint information of the intersection area. For example, the fingerprint information is de-overlapped and denoised to obtain new fingerprint information. Assume that the area S2-T0 at the first time T0 overlaps with the area S1-T1 at the second time T1, then the graphic feature sequence I-S2-T0 corresponding to the area S2-T0 overlaps with the graphic feature sequence I-S1-T1 corresponding to the area S1-T1. The new fingerprint information is formed after de-overlapping and denoising the fingerprint information, and the graphic feature sequence in the new fingerprint information is recorded as I-T0T1. I-T0T1 includes I-S0-T0, I-S1-T0, I-S2-T0 and I-S2-T1, that is, I-T0T1=I-S0-T0+I-S1-T0+I-S2-T0+I-S2-T1.

[0421] 4. Following steps 1-3 above, the fingerprint information of the third time, the fourth time, and so on, is obtained. After the user completes a complete roll, a new fingerprint information is finally obtained. The complete roll here means that the head 121 needs to be rolled according to a preset angle during the fingerprint recognition process.

[0422] 5. Compare the final fingerprint information with the pre-stored fingerprint information to perform fingerprint recognition. For example, if the similarity of the two fingerprint information meets the preset conditions, the fingerprint recognition is successful; if the similarity of the two fingerprint information does not meet the preset conditions, the fingerprint recognition is unsuccessful.

[0423] In the process of pre-storing the user's fingerprint information, the above steps 1-4 can be executed to complete a scrolling process and obtain fingerprint information. In order to improve the reliability of the fingerprint information, the above steps 1-4 can be repeated twice to obtain fingerprint information. The fingerprint information obtained twice is compared. After the similarity of the fingerprint information obtained twice meets the preset conditions, the fingerprint information is entered into the wearable device to realize the entry and pre-storage of fingerprint information.

[0424] In the prior art, fingerprint collection and recognition are all performed in a fixed area that is in contact with the finger. When the user's finger rolls or slides in this area, the sensor does not know how the user's finger rolls or slides, and can only rely on default rules (from top to bottom, or from left to right), or use image recognition splicing, which results in low collection efficiency and low recognition efficiency. In the embodiment of the present application, when the finger touches the head once, the fingerprint sensor can simultaneously detect fingerprint information in the contact area and the non-contact area, and process the multiple fingerprint information obtained from the previous contact and the fingerprint information obtained from the next contact to perform fingerprint recognition. This eliminates the need to know the finger's operating rules, and can increase the fingerprint collection area to improve fingerprint recognition efficiency. This is particularly suitable for smaller structures of the input device 120.

[0425] Below, Figures 40 to 45 As an example, a graphical user interface (GUI) provided by an embodiment of the present application during the rolling process of the finger on the head 121 is introduced.

[0426] Figures 40 to 43 Provided are a set of schematic diagrams of GUI changes of the wearable device 100 when a user rolls a fingerprint with a single finger in an embodiment of the present application.

[0427] See also Figures 40 to 43 As shown in (a), the GUI is when the wearable device 100 is in a screen-off or screen-locked state.

[0428] When the user presses a single finger on the area where the fingerprint sensor 130C detects the fingerprint on the side 121-B of the head 121, the fingerprint sensor 130C set in the input device 120 is triggered to capture the user's fingerprint information. The user's fingerprint information can be transmitted to the fingerprint sensor 130C through the cover 1211, the second channel 1232, and the first channel 1232 in sequence. At this time, the wearable device 100 is in a bright screen state, and the wearable device 100 can also display a fingerprint entry progress bar and related prompt information 1 about fingerprint entry on the display interface. The fingerprint entry progress bar is used to indicate the progress of the user's single-finger fingerprint entry. For details, see Figure 40 (b) Figure 41 (b) Figure 42 (b) Figure 43 As shown in (b) in .

[0429] For example, Figure 40 (b) Figure 41 (b) Figure 42 (b) Figure 43 As shown in (b), the prompt information 1 includes "fingerprint entry" and "roll the crown until the watch vibrates".

[0430] This application does not limit the shape, size, or display color of the fingerprint entry progress bar. For example, the user can set or default the shape, size, or display color of the fingerprint entry progress bar.

[0431] For example, the fingerprint entry progress bar can be presented in the form of a fingerprint icon. Figure 40 As shown in (b) in FIG. 1 , the fingerprint entry progress bar is a fingerprint icon 1 .

[0432] For example, the fingerprint entry progress bar can be presented in the form of a closed graphic. Figure 41 As shown in (b) in FIG. 2 , the fingerprint entry progress bar is a rounded rectangle 2 .

[0433] For example, the fingerprint entry progress bar can be presented in the form of a screen interface of the wearable device 100. For example, Figure 42 As shown in (b) in FIG, the fingerprint entry progress bar is the screen interface 3 of the wearable device 100 .

[0434] For example, the fingerprint entry progress bar can be presented in the form of a light emitting device provided on the periphery of the main body 101 of the wearable device 100. The light emitting device 4 can include one light emitting unit or multiple light emitting units. Figure 43 As shown in (b) , the fingerprint entry progress bar is a light-emitting strip 4 provided on the periphery of the main body 101 .

[0435] The user can complete the fingerprint entry by scrolling the input device 120 with a single finger according to the prompt information 1. During the process of scrolling the input device 120 with a single finger, in addition to displaying the prompt information 1 on the display interface of the wearable device 100, the fingerprint entry progress bar on the display interface of the wearable device 100 changes in a positive correlation with the amount of single-finger fingerprint area entered by the user.

[0436] This application does not limit the form in which the fingerprint entry progress bar presents the positive correlation change.

[0437] For example, the change of the fingerprint entry progress bar is realized by the filling effect of the fingerprint icon. Figure 40 As shown in (c), the wearable device 100 can fill the corresponding area in the corresponding fingerprint icon 1 according to the area of ​​the single-finger fingerprint recorded by the user, thereby reflecting the progress of the user's single-finger fingerprint recording by the amount of the filled area of ​​the fingerprint icon 1.

[0438] This application does not limit the fill color of the fingerprint icon. For example, the user can set or default the fill color of the fingerprint icon. For example, the fill color of the fingerprint icon can be the same as the display color of the fingerprint icon, or the fill color of the fingerprint icon can be different from the display color of the fingerprint icon.

[0439] For example, the fingerprint entry progress bar is changed by filling a circular rectangle. Figure 41 As shown in (c), the wearable device 100 can fill the corresponding area in the corresponding circular rectangle 2 according to the area of ​​the single-finger fingerprint recorded by the user, so that the progress of the user's single-finger fingerprint recording can be reflected by the amount of the filled area of ​​the circular rectangle 2.

[0440] This application does not limit the fill color of the circular rectangle. For example, the user can set or default the fill color of the circular rectangle. For example, the fill color of the circular rectangle can be the same as the display color of the circular rectangle, or the fill color of the circular rectangle can be different from the display color of the circular rectangle.

[0441] For example, the change of the fingerprint entry progress bar is realized by the filling effect of the screen interface of the wearable device 100. Figure 42 As shown in (c), the wearable device 100 can fill the corresponding area in the screen interface 3 of the wearable device 100 according to the area of ​​the single-finger fingerprint recorded by the user, so that the progress of the user's single-finger fingerprint recording can be reflected by the amount of the filled area of ​​the screen interface 3 of the wearable device 100.

[0442] This application does not limit the fill color of the screen interface of the wearable device 100. For example, the user can set or default the fill color of the screen interface of the wearable device 100. For example, the fill color of the screen interface of the wearable device 100 can be the same as the display color of the screen interface of the wearable device 100, or the fill color of the screen interface of the wearable device 100 can be different from the display color of the screen interface of the wearable device 100.

[0443] For example, the change of the fingerprint recording progress bar is realized by the illuminated area of ​​the light strip 4 provided on the periphery of the main body 101. Figure 43 As shown in (c), the wearable device 100 can control the corresponding light-emitting unit to emit light according to the area of ​​the single-finger fingerprint recorded by the user, and transmit the light to the light-emitting strip 4 set on the periphery of the main body 101, so that the progress of the user's single-finger fingerprint recording is reflected by the amount of the light-emitting strip 4 set on the periphery of the main body 101 that is illuminated.

[0444] The colors of the illuminated areas of the light strip 4 can be one or more colors.

[0445] This application does not limit the color of the illuminated light strip 4. For example, the user can set or default the color of the illuminated light strip 4. For example, the color of the illuminated light strip 4 can be the same as the color displayed at the edge of the light strip 4, or the color of the illuminated light strip 4 can be different from the color displayed at the edge of the light strip 4.

[0446] In one achievable manner, while the user is scrolling the input device 120 with a single finger, the display interface of the wearable device 100 may also prompt the user with the direction of the fingerprint entry progress bar.

[0447] For example, Figure 41 As shown in (c) in FIG. 1 , an arrow 5 may also be displayed on the display interface of the wearable device 100 , and the arrow 5 is used to prompt the user that the fingerprint entry progress bar moves from top to bottom.

[0448] When the user completes the single-finger fingerprint entry, the wearable device 100 can vibrate to remind the user that a full fingerprint entry progress bar and related prompt information 2 about the completion of fingerprint entry are displayed on the display interface. Figure 40 (d) Figure 41 (d) Figure 42 (d) Figure 4 As shown in (d) in .

[0449] For example, Figure 40 (d) Figure 41 (d) Figure 42 (d) Figure 43 As shown in (d), the prompt information 1 includes "fingerprint entry" and "fingerprint entry completed".

[0450] For example, Figure 40 As shown in (d) in FIG, the display interface of the wearable device 100 displays a fully filled fingerprint icon 1 .

[0451] For example, Figure 41 As shown in (d) in FIG. 1 , a fully filled circular rectangle 2 is displayed on the display interface of the wearable device 100 .

[0452] For example, Figure 42 As shown in (d) in FIG. 1 , the display interface of the wearable device 100 displays a fully filled screen interface.

[0453] For example, Figure 43 As shown in (d) in FIG. 1 , the display interface of the wearable device 100 displays the light-emitting strip 4 that is fully lit.

[0454] The fingerprint entry process can also be the fingerprint entry process in fingerprint recognition. After the user completes the single-finger fingerprint entry, the wearable device 100 needs to identify the user's fingerprint. If the user's fingerprint is successfully identified, the interface can automatically jump to the unlocked interface of the wearable device 100. For example, Figure 40 (e) in Figure 41 (e) in Figure 42 (e) in Figure 43 As shown in (e) in FIG. 1 , it is the interface after the wearable device 100 is unlocked.

[0455] Among them, the process of the wearable device 100 identifying the recorded user's fingerprint can be specifically that the wearable device 100 matches the fingerprint recorded by the user with the fingerprint template of the owner stored in the wearable device 100. When the user's fingerprint recorded by the wearable device 100 successfully matches the fingerprint template of the owner stored in the wearable device 100, it can be considered that the wearable device 100 has successfully identified the user's fingerprint.

[0456] and Figures 40 to 43 The difference is that Figure 44 1 is a set of schematic diagrams of GUI changes of the wearable device 100 when a user uses two fingers to scroll and enter a fingerprint, as provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0457] See also Figure 44 As shown in (a), the GUI is when the wearable device 100 is in a screen-off or screen-locked state.

[0458] When the user rotates the input device 120 with two fingers and presses the fingerprint sensor 130C on the side 121-B of the head 121 with two fingers, the fingerprint sensor 130C set in the input device 120 is triggered to capture the user's fingerprint information. At this time, the wearable device 100 is in the screen-on state, and the wearable device 100 can also display a two-finger fingerprint entry progress bar and related reminder information 3 about the two-finger fingerprint entry on the display interface, wherein the two-finger fingerprint entry progress bar is used to indicate the progress of the user's two-finger fingerprint entry.

[0459] The dual-finger fingerprint entry progress bar may include two fingerprint entry progress bars.

[0460] This application does not limit the form of the two fingerprint entry progress bars.

[0461] For example, the two-finger fingerprint recording progress bar may include two Figure 40 The fingerprint icons shown in (b) in the figure are as follows: one fingerprint icon is used to indicate the progress of fingerprint entry of one of the two fingers of the user; and the other fingerprint icon is used to indicate the progress of fingerprint entry of the other finger of the two fingers of the user.

[0462] For example, the two-finger fingerprint recording progress bar may include two Figure 41 The circular rectangles shown in (b) in FIG. 1 are used to indicate the progress of fingerprint entry of one of the two fingers of the user, and the other circular rectangle is used to indicate the progress of fingerprint entry of the other finger of the two fingers of the user.

[0463] Exemplarily, the dual-finger fingerprint recording progress bar is presented in a form where the area of ​​the two fingerprint recording progress bars added together covers the entire screen interface of the wearable device 100 .

[0464] For example, the two fingerprint entry progress bars can be distributed left and right to occupy the entire screen interface of the wearable device 100. Figure 44 As described in (b) above, the two-finger fingerprint registration progress bar includes two fingerprint registration progress bars on the left and right, and the two fingerprint registration progress bars occupy the entire screen interface of the wearable device 100. Among them, one fingerprint registration progress bar is the fingerprint registration progress bar of the user's finger 1, and the other fingerprint registration progress bar is the fingerprint registration progress bar of the user's finger 2.

[0465] Exemplarily, the two fingerprint entry progress bars may be distributed vertically to fill the entire screen interface of the wearable device 100 .

[0466] like Figure 44 As shown in (b) in FIG, prompt information 3 includes “fingerprint entry” and “roll the crown with two fingers until the watch vibrates”.

[0467] The user can complete the fingerprint entry by scrolling the input device 120 with two fingers according to the prompt 3. During the process of scrolling the input device 120 with two fingers, in addition to displaying the prompt 3 on the display interface of the wearable device 100, the dual fingerprint entry progress bar on the display interface of the wearable device 100 changes in a positive correlation with the amount of dual fingerprint area entered by the user.

[0468] This application does not limit the form in which the fingerprint entry progress bar presents the positive correlation change.

[0469] Exemplarily, the change of each fingerprint entry progress bar is realized by a filling effect of the fingerprint entry progress bar.

[0470] The filling effects of the two fingerprint entry progress bars may be the same or different, and this application does not limit this.

[0471] For example, Figure 44As shown in (c), the wearable device 100 can fill the corresponding areas in the fingerprint entry progress bar corresponding to finger 1 and finger 2 according to the areas of the two-finger fingerprints entered by the user, thereby reflecting the progress of the user's two-finger fingerprint entry through the amount of filled area of ​​each fingerprint entry progress bar in the two-finger fingerprint entry progress bar of the wearable device 100.

[0472] When the user completes the dual fingerprint entry, the wearable device 100 can vibrate to remind the user by displaying a full dual fingerprint entry progress bar and a prompt message 2 indicating that the fingerprint entry is complete. For example, as shown in (d) of FIG44 , the prompt message 3 includes "Fingerprint Entry" and "Fingerprint Entry Completed."

[0473] The fingerprint entry process can also be the fingerprint entry process in fingerprint recognition. After the user completes the double-finger fingerprint entry, the wearable device 100 needs to identify the user's fingerprint. If the user's fingerprint is successfully identified, the interface can be automatically jumped to the unlocked interface of the wearable device 100. For example, Figure 44 As shown in (e) in FIG. 1 , it is the interface after the wearable device 100 is unlocked.

[0474] about Figure 44 For parts not described in Figures 40 to 43 The corresponding description in is not repeated here.

[0475] When the user needs to open privacy-related content on the wearable device 100, the wearable device 100 can collect the user's fingerprint through the input device 120 to verify the user's identity.

[0476] The privacy-related content may be set by the user or by the system default of the wearable device 100 .

[0477] For example, the privacy-related content may be folders, applications, pictures, documents, etc.

[0478] Below, Figure 45 Taking the example of FIG. 1 as an example, a set of GUI change diagrams of the wearable device 100 are introduced when a user uses an application involving privacy authority or identity authentication on the wearable device 100.

[0479] See also Figure 45 As shown in (a), when a user uses a wallet application on the wearable device 100 that involves privacy authority or identity authentication, the wearable device 100 can remind the user to perform identity authentication.

[0480] For example, the wearable device 100 may display a prompt message 4 on the display interface to remind the user to authenticate. Figure 45 As shown in (b), prompt information 3 includes "security authentication" and "enter fingerprint to enter encryption application" and so on.

[0481] In one practicable manner, the wearable device 100 may also remind the user how to authenticate.

[0482] For example, Figure 45 As shown in (b) of FIG. 1 , the wearable device 100 may display a schematic diagram on the display interface showing how the user authenticates the user. The schematic diagram may include the user touching the outer end surface 121-A of the input device 120 with one finger and clicking on a corresponding application menu with another finger.

[0483] The user can complete the identity verification according to the prompt 4. For example, Figure 45 As shown in (c) in FIG. 1 , the user touches the outer end surface 121 -A of the input device 120 with the index finger, and at the same time, the user clicks the wallet menu with the thumb.

[0484] When the wearable device 100 passes the user's identity authentication, the display interface of the wearable device 100 displays an application interface related to privacy authority or identity authentication. Figure 45 As shown in (d) in FIG, the wallet application interface is displayed on the display interface of the wearable device 100.

[0485] It should be understood that Figures 1 to 45 The structures of the various components in the electronic device shown and the connection relationship between the components are only schematic illustrations, and the structure of any replaceable components that play the same role as each component is within the protection scope of the embodiments of the present application.

[0486] Above, combined Figures 4 to 45 The wearable device that realizes the fingerprint recognition function of the embodiment of the present application is described. Figures 46 to 69 , the structure of the wearable device identifying the rotation or movement of the input device in the embodiment of the present application is described.

[0487] In an embodiment of the present application, the input device 120 is used to provide user input. A sensing element may be provided in the wearable device 100. The sensing element can detect the motion state of the input device 120, such as rotation or movement, to identify the user input and respond to the user input.

[0488] The sensing element of the embodiment of the present application may include one or more sensors. The sensors may be various types of sensors. For example, the sensors may be optical sensors, capacitive sensors, magnetic sensors, pressure sensors, and the like.

[0489] Hereinafter, various types of sensors included in the sensing element will be described in detail for an embodiment of recognizing user input through the sensing element. Figures 46 to 58 FIG. 1 shows a schematic structural diagram of a wearable device in which the sensing element includes an optical sensor. Figures 59 to 63 FIG. 1 shows a schematic structural diagram of a wearable device in which the sensing element includes a capacitive sensor. Figures 64 to 67 FIG. 1 shows a schematic structural diagram of a wearable device in which the sensing element includes a magnetic sensor. Figure 68 to Figure 69 FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a wearable device in which the sensing element includes a pressure sensor.

[0490] The sensing element may include an optical sensor 511. Accordingly, the wearable device 100 is provided with a characteristic region that can serve as a marker. For example, the characteristic region may be provided on the input device 120 or the housing 180 of the wearable device 100, as described in detail later. When the input device 120 moves, the optical sensor 511 may detect light reflected by the characteristic region to obtain characteristic information. The processor may then determine the motion information of the input device 120 to determine the user's input.

[0491] When the input device 120 is rotated, the motion information of the input device 120 includes the motion state of the input device 120 being a rotation state and rotation information related to the rotation, wherein the rotation information may include information such as the rotation direction and rotation angle of the input device 120 .

[0492] When the input device 120 is pressed, the input device 120 will move, and the motion information of the input device 120 includes that the motion state of the input device 120 is a moving state and motion information related to the movement, wherein the motion information may include the moving displacement and moving direction of the input device 120, etc. The moving direction may include moving toward the direction close to the shell 180 or moving toward the direction away from the shell 180.

[0493] In the embodiment of the present application, the characteristic region may be a microstructure that is patterned, colored, or marked in other ways. The characteristic region may also be understood as a microstructure comprising multiple points.

[0494] In some embodiments, the characteristic region includes a characteristic texture, which may be a microstructure formed by one or more of scallops, grooves, dimples, protrusions, bumps, scratches, unevenness, and the like.

[0495] In one example, the characteristic texture in the characteristic region changes regularly. For example, the characteristic texture is a hole, and the characteristic region includes a plurality of holes, and the depths of the plurality of holes increase or decrease in sequence.

[0496] In other embodiments, the characteristic region may be a colored microstructure.

[0497] In one example, the color of the feature region changes regularly, for example, the feature region is colored with two colors, and the two colors are distributed alternately.

[0498] As mentioned above, the input device 120 can rotate or move. For the convenience of description, embodiments for identifying the rotation or movement state of the input device 120 are described below.

[0499] First, an embodiment for recognizing the rotation of the input device 120 will be described.

[0500] exist Figures 46 to 49 In a corresponding embodiment, a characteristic region is provided on a region of the head portion 121 that is opposite to the first channel 1231 in the stem portion 122 .

[0501] In some embodiments, reference Figure 46 The main body 101 of the wearable device 100 includes a housing 180, a cover 114, an input device 120, and an optical sensor 511. The cover 114 is connected to the top of the housing 180 to form the surface of the main body 101. In some embodiments, the cover 114 can be a display screen 140. The housing 180 is provided with a mounting hole 181. The input device 120 includes a head 121 and a rod 122. The head 121 extends outward from the housing 180, and the rod 122 is mounted in the mounting hole 181.

[0502] Continue to refer Figure 46 The rod portion 122 is provided with a first channel 1231 that penetrates the rod portion 122 along its axial direction for transmitting light. The optical sensor 511 is provided in the housing 180 on one side of the end portion of the rod portion 122. For example, the optical sensor 511 is provided opposite one end of the first channel 1231 to facilitate transmission of light through the first channel 1231. A characteristic region 1241 is provided in the head portion 121 in an area opposite the other end of the first channel 1231. Light can be transmitted between the characteristic region 1241 and the first channel 1231. Light reflected from the characteristic region 1241 is transmitted to the optical sensor 511 through the first channel 1231. The characteristic information obtained by the optical sensor 511 is used to determine the rotational state of the input device 120 and rotation information related to the rotation, thereby recognizing user input.

[0503] Continue to refer Figure 46 The head 121 includes a first region 1213 communicating with the first channel 1231 , and a characteristic region 1241 is provided on the first region 1213 . In this embodiment, the first region 1213 of the head 121 is the region of the head 121 opposite to the first channel 1231 .

[0504] When the input device 120 is rotated, the light from the light-emitting unit passes through the first channel 1231 of the rod 122 to the characteristic area 1241 of the first area 1213 of the head 121. The characteristic area 1241 reflects the light, and the reflected light passes through the first channel 1231 of the rod 122 again to reach the optical sensor 511 to obtain characteristic information. In this way, the processor connected to the optical sensor 511 can process the characteristic information obtained in multiple time periods to determine the rotation state of the input device 120 and rotation information related to the rotation to identify user input.

[0505] It should be understood that the light-emitting unit can be a light-emitting unit integrated into the optical sensor 511, or a light-emitting unit independent of the optical sensor 511, and the present embodiment does not impose any limitation. For ease of description, the present embodiment takes the light-emitting unit integrated into the optical sensor 511 as an example to illustrate the embodiment.

[0506] In one example, the feature information may be an irregular grayscale image formed on the light sensor 511 by light reflected from the feature region 1241. The processor 110 processes the grayscale image to determine the rotation state of the input device 120 and rotation information related to the rotation, thereby recognizing user input. For example, the processor may determine the rotation state of the input device 120 and rotation information related to the rotation by comparing coordinate points of multiple grayscale images and processing the multiple grayscale images.

[0507] In another example, the characteristic information may be the time at which light is reflected by the characteristic region 1241. The processor 110 analyzes and processes the obtained time to determine whether the input device 120 is in a rotational state and rotation information related to the rotation, thereby recognizing the user input. For example, the processor processes the time difference between multiple obtained times to determine the rotational state of the input device 120 and rotation information related to the rotation.

[0508] In the embodiment of the present application, the characteristic region 1241 can be set at any position of the first region 1213 of the head 121, such as Figure 47 As shown, the characteristic region 1241 is set at the center of the first region 1213. Of course, the characteristic region 1241 can also be set at any position in the first region 1213 except the center, and this embodiment of the application does not impose any limitation.

[0509] In one example, the feature region 1241 includes a feature texture, which may be a microstructure formed by one or more of scallops, grooves, indentations, protrusions, bumps, scratches, unevenness, and the like.

[0510] For example, the characteristic region 1241 includes a characteristic texture.

[0511] For another example, feature region 1241 includes multiple feature textures of the same type, located at different locations within feature region 1241, and exhibiting regular variations. For example, the feature textures may be holes, and the feature region may include multiple holes, with the depths of the holes increasing or decreasing in sequence. Thus, compared to a structure in which a single feature texture is provided within feature region 1241, providing feature region 1241 with multiple feature textures of the same type on head 121 results in the feature textures within feature region 1241 exhibiting regular variations. By analyzing feature information generated from feature region 1241 exhibiting regular variations in feature textures, the computational complexity of processor 110 can be significantly reduced.

[0512] In another example, the feature region 1241 may be a colored microstructure.

[0513] For example, the characteristic region 1241 is colored in one color.

[0514] For another example, the characteristic region 1241 is colored in multiple colors, with the colors changing regularly. For example, the characteristic region 1241 is colored in two colors, with the two colors spaced apart. Thus, compared to a structure where the characteristic region 1241 is colored in a single color, the characteristic region 1241 on the head 121 is colored in multiple colors, with the colors changing regularly. By analyzing the characteristic information generated by the characteristic region 1241 colored in multiple, regularly changing colors, the computational complexity can be greatly reduced.

[0515] In other embodiments, reference Figure 48 The first region 1213 of the head 121 is provided with a hole 1214, and the bottom wall of the hole 1214 is provided with a characteristic region 1241. Furthermore, the hole 1214 can be filled with a transparent material. In this embodiment, the bottom wall of the hole 1214 of the head 121 is the region of the head 121 opposite the first channel 1231.

[0516] When the input device 120 is rotated, light from the light-emitting unit (for example, the light-emitting unit in the optical sensor 511) passes through the first channel 1231 of the rod 122 and through the hole 1214 to reach the characteristic area 1241 on the bottom wall of the hole 1214. It is assumed that the characteristic area 1241 reflects the light, and the reflected light passes through the hole 1214 and the first channel 1231 of the rod 122 again to reach the optical sensor 511 to obtain characteristic information. In this way, the processor 110 connected to the optical sensor 511 can process the characteristic information obtained multiple times to determine the rotation state of the input device 120 and rotation information related to the rotation to identify user input.

[0517] For the detailed description of the characteristic information and the characteristic area 1241 , please refer to the above related description and will not be repeated here.

[0518] In other embodiments, reference Figure 49 ,and Figure 46 The difference is that an optical fiber 520 is disposed within the first channel 1231 of the rod 122. The optical fiber 520 forms a first angle with the axial direction of the rod 122. One end of the optical fiber 520 is disposed opposite the optical sensor 511. When the input device 120 is rotated to a certain angle, the other end of the optical fiber 520 can be disposed opposite the characteristic region 1241. The characteristic region 1241 is spaced a certain distance from the center of the first region 1213. Specifically, the center of the characteristic region 1241 is spaced a certain distance from the center of the first region 1213. In other words, the characteristic region 1241 is located outside the center of the first region 1231.

[0519] In one example, the input device 120 rotates and the optical fiber 520 does not rotate. In this example, the optical fiber 520 may be fixedly connected to the housing 180 and not in contact with the rod 122, so that the optical fiber 520 does not rotate when the input device 120 is rotated. Figure 17 The illustrated connector 200 implements the placement of an optical fiber 520 within the rod portion 122. For example, the optical fiber 520 may be disposed within the cavity of the second connector 220. The end of the second connector 220, distal from the head portion 121, may be directly or indirectly fixedly connected to the housing 180. The first connector 210 is sleeved onto the second connector 220 and fixedly connected to the rod portion 122 or the head portion 121. Thus, when the input device 120 is rotated, the optical fiber 520 does not rotate. The phrase "one end of the second connector 220 is indirectly fixedly connected to the housing 180" means that one end of the second connector 220 is fixedly connected to the housing 180 via another component (e.g., a circuit board).

[0520] When the input device 120 is rotated so that the characteristic region 1241 is opposite the other end of the optical fiber 520, light reflected from the characteristic region 1241 can be reflected by the optical fiber 520 onto the optical sensor 511, forming an image on the optical sensor 511 to form characteristic information. When the characteristic region 1241 is misaligned with the other end of the optical fiber 520, the characteristic region 1241 will not be formed on the optical sensor 511. In other words, in this embodiment, the characteristic region 1241 is formed on the optical sensor 511 at intervals through the optical fiber 520. In this way, the pattern and imaging speed of the multiple images of the characteristic region 1241 on the optical sensor 511 can be used to determine the rotational state of the input device 120 and rotation information related to the rotation, thereby recognizing user input.

[0521] For example, the cross-sectional area of ​​optical fiber 520 can be larger than the area of ​​characteristic region 1241. When input device 120 rotates one revolution, characteristic region 1241 can be aligned with optical fiber 520 within a certain angular range. In this way, characteristic region 1241 can be imaged multiple times on optical sensor 511 through optical fiber 520. The rotational state of input device 120 and related rotation information can be determined based on the patterns and imaging speeds of the multiple images to identify user input, thereby significantly improving computing speed and enhancing user experience.

[0522] Exemplarily, a plurality of feature areas 1241 may be provided on the first area 1231 of the head 121. Thus, when the input device 120 is rotated one circle, the plurality of feature areas 1241 may be aligned with the optical fiber 520 multiple times, and multiple imaging patterns and imaging speeds may be obtained intermittently on the optical sensor 511, which may better improve the calculation accuracy and thus improve the recognition accuracy.

[0523] It should be understood that the alignment of the characteristic region 1241 with the optical fiber 520 indicates that, in a plane parallel to the rotation direction, the projection of the cross section of the characteristic region 1241 and the projection of the cross section of the optical fiber 520 are at least partially overlapped, and at least partial overlap means that the projections of the two are partially overlapped or completely overlapped.

[0524] It should be understood that in the embodiment where the optical fiber 520 is arranged in the first channel 1231, the characteristic region 1241 may also be arranged as follows: Figure 47 The bottom wall of the hole 1214 shown is not limited in any way in this embodiment of the present application.

[0525] In another example, the optical fiber 520 can rotate with the rotation of the input device 120. In this example, the optical fiber 520 can be fixed in the first channel 1231, and the optical fiber 520 is arranged opposite the characteristic area 1241. Exemplarily, the first channel 1231 of the rod 122 is filled with a filler, and the optical fiber 520 is wrapped by the filler to fix the optical fiber 520 on the rod 122.

[0526] During the rotation of the input device 120, the optical fiber 520 also rotates, and the light reflected from the characteristic area 1241 can be continuously reflected on the optical sensor 511 through the optical fiber 520 to form an image on the optical sensor 511 to form characteristic information. The rotation state of the input device 120 and rotation information related to the rotation are determined based on the characteristic information to identify user input.

[0527] Exemplarily, the characteristic information may be the time when the light is reflected back by the characteristic area 1241. The processor 110 determines the rotation state of the input device 120 and the rotation information related to the rotation by analyzing and processing the time difference between the multiple times obtained to identify the user input.

[0528] For example, the feature information can be the irregular grayscale image formed on the optical sensor 511 by light reflected from the feature region 1241. However, because the optical fiber 520 rotates with the rotation of the input device 120, and the feature region 1241 is imaged on the optical sensor 511 through the optical fiber 520, the imaging trajectory of the feature region 1241 on the optical sensor 511 is annular. In other words, the grayscale image formed by the feature region 1241 on the optical sensor 511 is annular, and the angle of the annular image is the same as the rotation angle of the input device 120. Therefore, the rotation state of the input device 120 and related rotation information can be determined based on the annular imaging trajectory. This significantly reduces computational complexity and improves recognition efficiency.

[0529] exist Figure 50 and Figure 51 In the corresponding embodiment, a characteristic area 1241 is provided on the inner end surface of the head 121 opposite to the shell 180 .

[0530] In some embodiments, reference Figure 50 The head 121 includes an inner end surface 121-C close to the shell 180 and opposite to the shell 180, and a characteristic area 1241 is provided on the inner end surface 121-C. Correspondingly, a third channel 182 is provided in the portion of the shell 180 close to the inner end surface 121-C for transmitting light. When the input device 120 is rotated to a certain angle, one end of the third channel 182 can be arranged opposite to the characteristic area 1241, and an optical sensor 511 is provided on one side of the other end of the third channel 182. Exemplarily, the optical sensor 511 is arranged opposite to one end of the third channel 182 to better transmit light through the third channel 1182. Light can be transmitted between the optical sensor 511, the third channel 182 and the characteristic area 1241. Among them, the relevant description of the characteristic area 1241 can refer to the above description and will not be repeated.

[0531] In this embodiment, the characteristic area 1241 is based on the imaging principle of the optical sensor 511 and Figure 49 The imaging principle of the characteristic area 1241 shown on the optical sensor 511 through the optical fiber 520 that does not rotate with the rotation of the input device 120 is similar. When the input device 120 is rotated, the characteristic area 1241 is intermittently aligned with the third channel 182, and the characteristic area 1241 is intermittently imaged on the optical sensor 511.

[0532] Specifically, when the input device 120 is rotated so that the characteristic region 1241 is aligned with the third channel 182, light reflected from the characteristic region 1241 can be reflected by the third channel 182 onto the optical sensor 511, thereby forming an image on the optical sensor 511 to form characteristic information. When the characteristic region 1241 is misaligned with the third channel 182, the characteristic region 1241 will not be formed on the optical sensor 511. In other words, in this embodiment, the characteristic region 1241 is formed on the optical sensor 511 at intervals through the third channel 182. In this way, the pattern and imaging speed of multiple images of the characteristic region 1241 on the optical sensor 511 can be used to determine motion information of the input device 120 and identify user input.

[0533] It should be understood that the alignment of the characteristic region 1241 with the third channel 182 indicates that, in a plane parallel to the direction of rotation, the projection of the cross section of the characteristic region 1241 and the projection of the cross section of the third channel 182 are at least partially overlapped, and at least partial overlap means that the projections of the two are partially overlapped or completely overlapped.

[0534] It should be noted that a hole may also be provided on the inner end surface 121 -C, and a characteristic area 1241 may be provided on the bottom wall of the hole, and this embodiment of the present application does not impose any limitation thereto.

[0535] In this embodiment, a characteristic region 1241 is provided on the inner end surface 121 -C of the head 121 , and a third channel 182 opposite to the characteristic region 1241 is provided on the shell 180 . The structure is relatively simple and the cost is low.

[0536] In other embodiments, reference Figure 51 A characteristic region 1241 is provided on the inner end surface 121-C of the head portion 121. A first channel 1231 for transmitting light is provided within the shaft portion 122. A first opening 1221 and a first polarizer 531 are provided at the end of the shaft portion 122 near the head portion 121. The first opening 1221 is disposed opposite the characteristic region 1241 to transmit light to the characteristic region 1241 through the first channel 1231, the first polarizer 531, and the first opening 1221. Simultaneously, light reflected from the characteristic region 1241 is transmitted to the optical sensor 511 through the first opening 1221, the first polarizer 531, and the first channel 1231, thereby generating characteristic information to determine the rotational state of the input device 120 and rotation information related thereto, thereby identifying user input. The description of the characteristic region 1241 can be found above and will not be repeated here.

[0537] Continue to refer Figure 51The first opening 1221 is provided in the rod portion 122. The first opening 1221 extends inward from the side wall of the rod portion 122 and is connected to the first channel 1231, so that light can be transmitted between the first channel 1231, the first opening 1221 and the characteristic area 1241. Exemplarily, the extension direction of the first opening 1221 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the rod portion 122. In order to prevent external impurities such as dust or water from entering the interior of the wearable device 100 through the first opening 1221, in one example, a transparent material can be filled in the first opening 1221 to form the first opening 1221 having the transparent material. In another example, a transparent cover can be installed on the first opening 1221.

[0538] Continue to refer Figure 51 The first polarizer 531 is adjacent to and opposite to the first opening 1221, so that light can pass from the first opening 1221 to the first polarizer 531, or light can pass from the first polarizer 531 to the first opening 1221. For example, a portion of the first polarizer 531 can extend into the first opening 1221. For example, the first channel 1231 is filled with a transparent material, and the first polarizer 531 is wrapped in the transparent material to secure the first polarizer 531 to the rod 122.

[0539] In this embodiment, the purpose of the first polarizer 531 is to change the optical path so that as much light as possible is transmitted between the optical sensor 511 and the feature area 1241. Moreover, in the embodiment of the present application, the first polarizer 531 is mainly used to change the optical path of the incident light as parallel light, and the incident light at other angles can be ignored. Therefore, when setting the first polarizer 531, the position design of the first polarizer 531 when the incident light is parallel light is mainly considered. Taking the axial direction of the rod 122 as the reference point, the first polarizer 531 forms a first angle with the axial direction of the rod 122. The polarization angle of the first polarizer 531 and the first angle meet the following conditions: the polarization angle of the first polarizer 531 and the first angle are complementary, that is, the sum of the polarization angle of the first polarizer 531 and the first angle is 90°. For ease of description, the first angle is denoted as β1. In one example, the first angle β1 is 45°. It is understandable that the first angle β1 between the first polarizer 531 and the rod portion 122 in the axial direction may also be other angles, for example, β1 = 40°, as long as the first polarizer 531 can transmit light between the optical sensor 5110 and the characteristic area 1241 .

[0540] In the embodiment of the present application, the polarization angle of the first polarizer 531 represents the angle between the incident light and the normal line. The polarization angles of other polarizers below are explained in the same way and will not be described in detail later.

[0541] When the input device 120 is rotated, light from the light emitting unit (for example, the light emitting unit in the optical sensor 511) passes through the first channel 1231 of the rod 122 and reaches the first polarizer 531. The light reflected or refracted from the first polarizer 531 ( Figure 51 The reflected light (shown is the reflected light) passes through the first opening 1221 to reach the characteristic area 1241, and the characteristic area 1241 reflects the light. The reflected light passes through the first opening 1221, the first polarizer 531 and the first channel 1231 again to reach the optical sensor 511 to obtain characteristic information. In this way, the processor connected to the optical sensor 511 can process the characteristic information to determine the rotation state of the input device 120 and rotation information related to the rotation to identify user input.

[0542] It should be understood that the characteristic region 1241 and the first channel 1231 are both provided on the input device 120. When the input device 120 is rotated, the characteristic region 1241 continuously reflects light to form an image on the optical sensor 511 to generate characteristic information. The principle of determining the motion information of the input device 120 based on the characteristic information is similar to that of the first channel 1231. Figure 46 and Figure 48 The corresponding embodiments are the same, and for detailed descriptions, please refer to the relevant descriptions above and will not be repeated here.

[0543] In this embodiment, a characteristic area 1241 is provided on the inner end surface 121-C of the head 121, and a first channel 1231, a first polarizer 531 and a first opening 1221 are provided on the rod 122. The first polarizer 531 can not only change the light path, transmit the light from the light-emitting unit (for example, the light-emitting unit in the optical sensor 511) to the characteristic area 1241 and transmit the light reflected from the characteristic area 1241 to the optical sensor 511, but also the first polarizer 531 can effectively filter out external ambient light, so that ambient light at some angles cannot reach the optical sensor 511 through the first opening 1221 and the first channel 1231, thereby greatly reducing the interference of ambient light on the recognition of motion information of the input device 120 and improving the user experience.

[0544] It should be understood that when the characteristic area 1241 is set on the inner end surface 121-C of the head 121, the polarizer 531 does not need to be set in the input device 120. A small amount of light will reach the characteristic area 1241 and be reflected from the characteristic area 1241 to the light sensor 511. However, the imaging effect of the light reflected back from the characteristic area 1241 on the light sensor 511 is poor.

[0545] exist Figure 52 and Figure 53In a corresponding embodiment, a characteristic area 1241 is provided on an area of ​​the housing 18 that is opposite to the rod portion 122 or the head portion 121 of the input device 120 .

[0546] In some embodiments, reference Figure 52 A characteristic area 1241 is provided on the side 180-A of the shell 180, and the optical sensor 511 is arranged opposite to the end of the rod 122. In order to be able to transmit light between the optical sensor 511 and the characteristic area 1241 to determine the motion information of the input device 120 through the characteristic information of the characteristic area 510, channels can be provided on both the rod 122 and the head 121, and at the same time, a polarizer is used to change the light path.

[0547] Continue to refer Figure 52 A first channel 1231 is provided on the rod 122, and a fourth channel 1233 is provided on the head 121. The extension direction of the fourth channel 1233 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the rod 122, that is, the extension direction of the fourth channel 1233 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the first channel 1231. One end of the first channel 1231 is arranged opposite to the optical sensor 511, and the other end of the first channel 1231 is connected to one end of the fourth channel 1233. When the input device 120 is rotated to a preset angle, the other end of the fourth channel 1233 can be arranged opposite to the feature area 1241.

[0548] For example, polarizers are provided at both ends of the fourth channel 1233, which are denoted as a second polarizer 532 and a third polarizer 533. The second polarizer 532 is provided at one end of the fourth channel 1233 connected to the first channel 1231, and the third polarizer 533 is provided at the other end of the fourth channel 1233. The second polarizer 532 is used to reflect or refract ( Figure 52 As shown, the light is reflected) so that the light can be transmitted as straight as possible in the fourth channel 1233, and the second polarizer 532 is also used to reflect the light reflected by the feature area 1241 and the light reflected or refracted by the third polarizer 533 ( Figure 52 The third polarizer 533 is used to reflect the light reflected or refracted by the second polarizer 532 ( Figure 52The light (shown is the reflected light) continues to reflect or refract so that the light can reach the characteristic area 1241. The third polarizer 533 is also used to continue to reflect or refract the light reflected by the characteristic area 1241 so that the light can be transmitted as straightly as possible in the fourth channel 1233 to reach the second polarizer 532, and the light is transmitted to the light sensor 511 through the second polarizer 532 and the first channel 1231.

[0549] Illustratively, the fourth channel 1233 is filled with a transparent material, and the second polarizer 532 and the third polarizer 533 are wrapped by the transparent material to fix the second polarizer 532 and the third polarizer 533 on the head 121 .

[0550] In this embodiment, two polarizers are connected with Figure 51 The first polarizer 531 provided in the corresponding embodiments serves the same purpose: to alter the optical path so that as much light as possible is transmitted between the optical sensor 511 and the characteristic region 1241. Furthermore, the two polarizers are primarily used to alter the direction of incident light when it is parallel, while ignoring incident light at other angles. Therefore, when providing the two polarizers, the primary consideration is the design of their positions when the incident light is parallel.

[0551] Taking the axial direction of the rod 122 as a reference point, the second polarizer 532 forms a second angle with the axial direction of the rod 122, and the third polarizer 533 forms a third angle with the axial direction of the rod 122. The second angle and the polarization angle of the second polarizer 532 satisfy the following conditions: the second angle and the polarization angle of the second polarizer 532 are complementary, that is, the sum of the polarization angle of the second polarizer 532 and the second angle is 90°; and the third angle and the polarization angle of the third polarizer 533 satisfy the following conditions: the third angle and the polarization angle of the third polarizer 533 are complementary, that is, the sum of the polarization angle of the third polarizer 533 and the third angle is 90°.

[0552] For ease of description, the second angle β2 is recorded as β2, and the third angle β3 is recorded as β3. In one example, the second angle β2 is 45°. In another example, the third angle β3 is 45°.

[0553] It should be understood that the second angle β2 between the second polarizer 532 and the rod portion 122 in the axial direction may also be other angles. Similarly, the third angle β3 between the third polarizer 533 and the rod portion 122 in the axial direction may also be other angles. The embodiments of the present application do not impose any limitations, as long as the combination of the second polarizer 532 and the third polarizer 533 can enable light to be transmitted between the optical sensor 511 and the characteristic area 1241.

[0554] In this embodiment, since the housing 180 is stationary, when the input device 120 is rotated, the characteristic area 1241 is intermittently aligned with the fourth channel 1233 and is intermittently imaged on the optical sensor 511. Therefore, the imaging principle of the characteristic area 1241 on the optical sensor 511 is the same as that of the embodiment. Figure 49 The principle of imaging the characteristic region 1241 shown on the optical sensor 511 by the optical fiber 520 that does not rotate with the rotation of the input device 120 is similar.

[0555] Specifically, the light from the light-emitting unit (for example, the light-emitting unit in the optical sensor 511) passes through the first channel 1231 of the rod 122 to reach the fourth channel 1233, and the light reflected or refracted from the second polarizer 532 reaches the third polarizer 533. When the input device 120 rotates to align the characteristic area 1241 with the fourth channel 1233, the light reflected or refracted by the third polarizer 533 reaches the characteristic area 1241, and the light reflected by the characteristic area 1241 reaches the fourth channel 1233 again. The light reflected or refracted by the third polarizer 533 and the second polarizer 532 passes through the first channel 1231 to reach the optical sensor 511, and is imaged on the optical sensor 511 to form characteristic information. When the characteristic area 1241 is misaligned with the fourth channel 1233, the characteristic area 1241 will not be imaged on the optical sensor 511. That is, in this embodiment, the characteristic area 1241 is intermittently imaged on the optical sensor 511 through the fourth channel 1233. In this way, the pattern of multiple imaging of the characteristic area 1241 on the optical sensor 511 and the imaging speed can be used to determine the motion information of the input device 120 to identify user input.

[0556] It should be understood that the alignment of the characteristic region 1241 with the fourth channel 1233 indicates that, in a plane parallel to the rotation direction, the projection of the cross section of the characteristic region 1241 and the projection of the cross section of the fourth channel 1233 are at least partially overlapped, and at least partial overlap means that the projections of the two are partially overlapped or completely overlapped.

[0557] It should also be understood that when the characteristic area 1241 is set on the side 180-A of the shell 180, the polarizer 531 does not need to be set in the input device 120. A small amount of light will reach the characteristic area 1241 and be reflected from the characteristic area 1241 to the light sensor 511. However, the imaging effect of the light reflected back from the characteristic area 1241 on the light sensor 511 is poor.

[0558] In other embodiments, reference Figure 53A mounting hole 181 is provided on the shell 180, and the rod 122 of the input device 120 is provided in the mounting hole 181. A characteristic area 1241 is provided on the hole wall 1811 of the mounting hole 181, and a second opening 1222 opposite to the characteristic area 1241 and a first channel 1231 connected to the second opening 1222 are provided on the rod 122. A fourth polarizer 534 is provided in the first channel 1231, and the optical sensor 511 is arranged opposite to the first channel 1231. Light is transmitted between the optical sensor 511 and the characteristic area 1241 through the first channel 1231, the fourth polarizer 534 and the second opening 1222, so that the light reflected by the characteristic area 1241 is transmitted to the optical sensor 511 through the second opening 1222, the fourth polarizer 534 and the first channel 1231, thereby generating characteristic information to determine the motion information of the input device 120 and identify the user input.

[0559] Continue to refer Figure 53 The second opening 1222 is provided on the rod portion 122. The second opening 1222 extends inward from the sidewall of the rod portion 122 and communicates with the first channel 1231, so that light can be transmitted between the second opening 1222 and the characteristic region 1241. Exemplarily, the extension direction of the second opening 1222 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the rod portion 122. To prevent external impurities such as dust or water from entering the interior of the wearable device 100 through the second opening 1222, in one example, the second opening 1222 can be filled with a transparent material to form the second opening 1222 having the transparent material. In another example, a transparent cover can be installed on the second opening 1222.

[0560] Continue to refer Figure 53 The fourth polarizer 534 is adjacent to and opposite to the second opening 1222, so that light can pass from the second opening 1222 to the fourth polarizer 534, or light can pass from the fourth polarizer 534 to the second opening 1222. Exemplarily, the first channel 1231 is filled with a transparent material, and the fourth polarizer 534 is wrapped by the transparent material to secure the fourth polarizer 534 to the first channel 1231.

[0561] In this embodiment, the fourth polarizer 534 and Figure 51 The first polarizer 531 provided in the corresponding embodiments has the same purpose: to change the optical path so that as much light as possible is transmitted between the optical sensor 511 and the characteristic region 1241. Furthermore, the fourth polarizer 534 is primarily used to change the incident light when it is parallel, while ignoring incident light at other angles. Therefore, when setting the fourth polarizer 534, the primary consideration is the design of the polarizer's position when the incident light is parallel.

[0562] Taking the axial direction of the rod 122 as a reference point, the fourth polarizer 534 forms a fourth angle with the axial direction of the rod 122, and the polarization angle of the fourth polarizer 534 and the fourth angle satisfy the following condition: the polarization angle of the fourth polarizer 534 and the fourth angle are complementary to each other, that is, the sum of the polarization angle of the fourth polarizer 534 and the fourth angle is 90°.

[0563] For the convenience of description, the fourth angle is recorded as β4. In one example, the fourth angle β4 is 45°.

[0564] It should be understood that the fourth angle β4 between the fourth polarizer 534 and the rod portion 122 in the axial direction can also be other angles, and the embodiments of the present application do not impose any limitations thereon, as long as the fourth polarizer 534 can transmit light between the optical sensor 511 and the characteristic area 1241.

[0565] In this embodiment, since the housing 180 is stationary, when the input device 120 is rotated, the characteristic area 1241 is intermittently aligned with the second opening 1222 and is intermittently imaged on the optical sensor 511. Therefore, the imaging principle of the characteristic area 1241 on the optical sensor 511 is the same as that of the embodiment. Figure 49 The principle of imaging the characteristic region 1241 shown on the optical sensor 511 by the optical fiber 520 that does not rotate with the rotation of the input device 120 is similar.

[0566] Specifically, the light from the light emitting unit (for example, the light emitting unit in the optical sensor 511) passes through the first channel 1231 of the rod 122 and reaches the fourth polarizer 534. When the input device 120 rotates to the point where the characteristic area 1241 is opposite to the second opening 1222, the light reflected or refracted from the fourth polarizer 534 ( Figure 53 The light reflected by the second opening 1222 reaches the characteristic area 1241, and the light reflected by the characteristic area 1241 reaches the second opening 1222 again. The light reflected or refracted by the fourth polarizer 534 ( Figure 53 The light (shown is the reflected light) passes through the first channel 1231 and reaches the optical sensor 511, where it forms an image on the optical sensor 511 to form characteristic information. When the characteristic region 1241 is misaligned with the second opening 1222, the characteristic region 1241 will not form an image on the optical sensor 511. In other words, in this embodiment, the characteristic region 1241 forms an image on the optical sensor 511 at intervals. In this way, the pattern and imaging speed of the multiple images of the characteristic region 1241 on the optical sensor 511 can be used to determine the motion information of the input device 120 to identify user input.

[0567] It should be understood that the alignment of the characteristic area 1241 with the second opening 1222 means that, in a plane perpendicular to the rotation direction, the projection of the cross section of the characteristic area 1241 and the projection of the cross section of the second opening 1222 are at least partially overlapped, and at least partial overlap means that the projections of the two are partially overlapped or completely overlapped.

[0568] exist Figures 54 to 57 In the corresponding embodiment, a characteristic area 1241 is provided on the inner end surface 122 -A of the rod portion 122 .

[0569] In some embodiments, reference Figure 54 and Figure 55 A characteristic area 1241 is provided on the inner end surface 122 -A of the rod portion 122 away from the head portion 121 , and the optical sensor 511 is arranged opposite to the inner end surface 122 -A of the rod portion 122 .

[0570] Continue to refer Figure 54 and Figure 55 For example, a first channel 1231 may be provided in the rod portion 122. For example, in the embodiment described above where the fingerprint sensor 130C is provided in the head portion 121, the rod portion 122 may be provided with the first channel 1231 to transmit light between the fingerprint sensor 130C and the light sensor 511. Therefore, in the embodiment where the first channel 1231 is provided in the rod portion 122 along the axial direction of the rod portion 122 and passes through the rod portion 122, the characteristic region 1241 may be provided on the inner end surface 122-A and outside the first channel 1231.

[0571] In one example, characteristic region 1241 may include one or more characteristic textures. When characteristic region 1241 includes multiple characteristic textures, the multiple characteristic textures are of the same type, are located at different locations outside first channel 1231 of inner end surface 122-A, and exhibit a regular pattern of changes. For example, the characteristic texture is a hole, and the characteristic region includes multiple holes, with the depths of the multiple holes increasing or decreasing in sequence.

[0572] In another example, the characteristic region 1241 may be a colored microstructure. The characteristic region 1241 may be colored in one or more colors. When the characteristic region 1241 is colored in multiple colors, the multiple colors change regularly. For example, the characteristic region may be colored in two colors, and the two colors may be distributed alternately.

[0573] For a detailed description of the feature area 1241, please refer to Figure 46 and Figure 47 The description of the feature area 1241 is omitted here.

[0574] It should be understood that in an embodiment where the first channel 1231 is not provided in the rod portion 121 , the characteristic region 1241 can be provided at any position on the inner end surface 122 -A of the rod portion 122 , and this embodiment of the present application does not impose any limitation thereto.

[0575] When the input device 120 is rotated, light from the light-emitting unit (for example, the light-emitting unit in the optical sensor 511) reaches the characteristic area 1241 on the inner end surface 122-A of the rod 122. The characteristic area 1241 reflects the light, and the reflected light reaches the optical sensor 511 to obtain characteristic information. In this way, the processor connected to the optical sensor 511 can process the characteristic information obtained in multiple time periods to determine the motion information of the input device 120 to identify user input.

[0576] In other embodiments, reference Figure 56 and Figure 57 A grating-like structure 1242 may be provided on the inner end surface 122 -A of the rod portion 122 , and the optical sensor 511 is arranged opposite to the inner end surface 122 -A of the rod portion 122 to transmit light between the optical sensor 511 and the grating-like structure 1242 .

[0577] Grating-like structure 1242 is a photoelectric detection element created by designing known features that can serve as markers and utilizing these known features to detect phenomena such as projection, diffraction, refraction, and reflection of light. In this embodiment of the present application, the grating-like structure can be used to detect the rotational state of input device 120 and rotation information related to the rotation to identify user input. It should be understood that grating-like structure 1242 in this embodiment of the present application can be understood as an example of the feature region 1241 having multiple characteristic textures described above.

[0578] For example, continue to refer to Figure 56 and Figure 57 The grating-like structure 1242 may be an element provided with a plurality of holes 1242 - 1 , that is, in this example, the characteristic texture is a hole.

[0579] In one example, the grating-like structure 1242 includes a plurality of holes 1242-1, and the depths of the plurality of holes 1242-1 are different. For example, the depths of the plurality of holes 1242-1 increase or decrease sequentially. Figure 57 In (b), the depths of the holes 1242 - 1 at both ends of the grating-like structure 1242 are different, and the depth of the hole 1242 - 1 at the top end of the grating-like structure 1242 is smaller than the depth of the hole 1242 - 1 at the bottom end of the grating-like structure 1242 .

[0580] In another example, the grating-like structure 1242 includes a plurality of holes 1242 - 1 , and the hole wall of each hole 1242 - 1 is plated with a color. The colors of the hole walls of the plurality of holes 1242 - 1 may be different.

[0581] In one example, continue to refer to Figure 56 and Figure 57 The grating-like structure 1242 can be a separate component fixedly connected to the inner end surface 122-A of the rod portion 122, thereby forming a grating-like structure 1242 disposed on the inner end surface 122-A. In an embodiment in which the first channel 1231 is disposed within the rod portion 122, the grating-like structure 1242 is annular in shape, and the hollow region 1242-2 of the grating-like structure is used to avoid the first channel 1231. For example, the grating-like structure 1242 can be bonded to the inner end surface 122-A of the rod portion 122.

[0582] In another example, the inner end surface 122 -A of the rod portion 122 can be directly designed as a grating-like structure 1242 (not shown in the figure), forming an inner end surface 122 -A having a grating-like structure 1242 .

[0583] It should be understood that the grating-like structure 1242 may include not only multiple holes, but also multiple grooves, multiple scratches, and other characteristic textures with concave areas, and the depths of the multiple characteristic textures with concave areas may be different.

[0584] It should also be understood that the grating-like structure 1242 may also include a plurality of protrusions or other characteristic textures with heights, and the heights of the plurality of characteristic textures with heights may be different.

[0585] In this embodiment, during the rotation of the input device 120, the grating-like structure 1242 will form multiple patterns with characteristic regularities on the light sensor 511. The processor 110 connected to the light sensor 511 can determine the rotation state of the input device 120 and rotation information related to the rotation based on the differences between the multiple patterns or the time difference between the multiple patterns reflected to the light sensor 511 to identify user input.

[0586] exist Figures 46 to 57 In the corresponding embodiment, the optical sensor 511 is arranged relative to the rod 122. It can be understood that the relative position relationship between the optical sensor 511 and the rod 122 is only for schematic illustration. In fact, the optical sensor 511 can be placed in any other possible position. However, in other positions, corresponding polarizers may need to be set to change the direction of the incident light reaching the rod 122 to achieve Figures 46 to 57 The specific design of the corresponding embodiment of determining the motion information of the input device 120 may be determined according to actual conditions.

[0587] In some embodiments, reference Figure 58 The optical sensor 511 is disposed on a side surface of the rod portion 122 in the circumferential direction. A polarizer, denoted as the fifth polarizer 535, is disposed on the end of the rod portion 122 away from the head portion 121. Assume that a light-emitting unit is integrated into the optical sensor 511, and the angle between the emitted light from the light-emitting unit and the direction parallel to the axial direction of the rod portion 122 (denoted as the horizontal direction) is γ. The angle between the fifth polarizer 535 and the horizontal direction is β. The polarization angle of the fifth polarizer 535 is α. The relationship among γ, β, and α is as follows: β = 180° - γ, α + β = 90°. In this way, the direction of the incident light can be changed to parallel light incident on the rod portion 122 along the horizontal direction.

[0588] Above, combined Figures 46 to 58 , an embodiment for identifying the rotation of the input device 120 is described below, and an embodiment for identifying the pressing of the input device 120 is described below.

[0589] Continue to refer Figure 53 ,exist Figure 53 In the structure shown, light is transmitted between the optical sensor 511 and the characteristic area 1241 through the first channel 1231, the fourth polarizer 534 and the second opening 1222, so that the light reflected by the characteristic area 1241 is transmitted to the optical sensor 511 through the second opening 1222, the fourth polarizer 534 and the first channel 1231, generating characteristic information to determine the motion information of the input device 120 and identify the user input.

[0590] When the input device 120 is pressed, the input device 120 moves along the axial direction of the rod 122. The motion information of the input device 120 may include that the motion state of the input device 120 is a moving state and movement information related to the movement. For example, the movement information may include the movement displacement and movement direction of the input device 120.

[0591] When the input device 120 is pressed so that the input device 120 moves along the axial direction, the second opening 1222 on the rod 122 is intermittently aligned with the characteristic area 1241. When the second opening 1222 is aligned with the characteristic area 1241, the light reflected by the characteristic area 1241 will reach the optical sensor 511. When the second opening 1222 of the rod is staggered with the characteristic area 1241, the light will not reach the characteristic area 1241.

[0592] Specifically, when the input device 120 is pressed, light from the light-emitting unit (for example, the light-emitting unit in the optical sensor 511) passes through the first channel 1231 of the rod 122 to reach the fourth polarizer 534. When the input device 120 moves to the characteristic area 1241 and aligns with the second opening 1222, the light reflected from the fourth polarizer 534 passes through the second opening 1222 to reach the characteristic area 1241. The light reflected from the characteristic area 1241 reaches the second opening 1222 again. The light reflected by the fourth polarizer 534 passes through the first channel 1231 and is reflected on the optical sensor 511 to form an image on the optical sensor 511 to form characteristic information. When the characteristic area 1241 is misaligned with the second opening 1222, the characteristic area 1241 will not be imaged on the optical sensor 511. That is, in this embodiment, the characteristic area 1241 is imaged on the optical sensor 511 at intervals. In this way, the pattern of multiple images of the characteristic area 1241 on the optical sensor 511 or the time difference of the light reflected from the characteristic area 1241 to the optical sensor 511 can be used to determine the movement state of the input device 120 and the movement information related to the movement to identify the user input.

[0593] It should be noted that although images are formed on the optical sensor 511 when the input device 120 is rotated or pressed, the pattern formed on the optical sensor 511 when the input device 120 is rotated is different from the pattern formed when the input device 120 is pressed. Therefore, the rotation and pressing of the input device 120 can be distinguished based on the patterns. In some embodiments, to simultaneously identify the rotation and pressing of the input device 120, two holes can be provided in the first channel 1231: one hole for identifying the rotation of the input device 120, and the other hole for identifying the pressing of the input device 120.

[0594] Continue to refer Figure 56 and Figure 57A grating-like structure 1242 is provided on the inner end surface 122-A of the rod portion 122. The grating-like structure 1242 includes a plurality of holes 1242-1 having different depths. When the input device 120 is pressed to cause the input device 120 to move in the axial direction, light from a light-emitting unit (e.g., a light-emitting unit within the optical sensor 511) reaches the grating-like structure 1242 on the inner end surface 122-A of the rod portion 122. The light reflected by the grating-like structure 1242 reaches the optical sensor 511, generating feature information. The feature information is used to determine the movement state of the input device 120 and movement information related to the movement, thereby identifying user input. Exemplarily, the feature information may be the time difference between the time when light is reflected from each hole to the optical sensor 511 and the time when light is reflected from the planar area of ​​the inner end surface 122-A other than the grating-like structure 1242 to the optical sensor 511.

[0595] refer to Figure 59 The sensing element may include a capacitive sensor 512, which is disposed opposite to the end of the rod 122 away from the head 121. A first metal electrode is disposed in the capacitive sensor 512. In order to more easily detect the change in capacitance, the first metal electrode is disposed in the area other than the center of the capacitive sensor 512. Figure 60 A first channel 1231 is provided in the rod portion 122 of the input device 120. The first channel 1231 is a cavity structure. The opening of the first channel 1231 faces the capacitive sensor 512. The first channel 1231 extends from the inner end surface 122-A of the rod portion 122 to the interior of the rod portion 122. A second metal electrode 1243 is provided on the inner wall 1231-A of the first channel 1231 along the circumferential direction of the inner wall 1231-A of the first channel 1231.

[0596] It should be understood that the capacitance sensor 512 here can be Figure 1 The capacitive sensor 130D shown is interchangeable.

[0597] The second metal electrode 1243 may have a differentiated structure in the circumferential direction, so that when the input device 120 is rotated or moved, a changing capacitance between the second metal electrode 1243 and the first metal electrode may be detected.

[0598] In one example, the second metal electrode 1243 is annular in shape and is disposed on the inner wall 1231 -A of the first channel 1231 .

[0599] For example, the angle of the ring structure of the second metal electrode 1243 is less than 360 degrees, so that the changing capacitance between the second metal electrode 1243 and the first metal electrode can be detected when the input device 120 is rotated or moved.

[0600] In another example, the size of the second metal electrode 1243 in the circumferential direction is not uniform, but may vary regularly.

[0601] It should be noted that although Figure 59 The first channel 1231 of the rod portion 122 shown in the figure penetrates the rod portion 122 along the axial direction of the rod portion 122, that is, the first channel 1231 extends from the inner end surface 122-A of the rod portion 122 to the end of the rod portion 122 close to the head 121. However, it should be understood that the first channel 1231 of the rod portion 122 can extend from the inner end surface 122-A to any position of the rod portion 122, and the embodiment of the present application does not impose any limitation thereto. Figure 59 The structure shown is for schematic illustration only. Similarly, the second metal electrode 1243 may also extend to any position of the inner wall 1231-A of the first channel 1231, and this embodiment of the present application does not impose any limitation thereto. Figure 59 The structures shown are for illustrative purposes only.

[0602] In this embodiment, the second metal electrode 1243 interacts with the first metal electrode in the capacitive sensor 512 to generate capacitance. When the input device 120 moves, the capacitance between the second metal electrode 1243 and the first metal electrode changes. The capacitive sensor 512 or a processor connected to the capacitive sensor 512 can determine the movement information of the input device 120 by processing and analyzing the changed capacitance to identify user input.

[0603] When the input device 120 is rotated, the second metal electrode 1243 also rotates. Since the second metal electrode 1243 is set in a partial area of ​​the inner wall 1231-A of the first channel 1231, during the rotation process, the second metal electrode 1243 will move closer to or away from the first metal electrode. Therefore, the capacitance between the second metal electrode 1243 and the first metal electrode will change. The capacitance sensor 512 or the processor connected to the capacitance sensor 512 determines the rotation state of the input device 120 and rotation information related to the rotation by analyzing the changed capacitance.

[0604] In one example, when the second metal electrode 1243 is close to the first metal electrode, the capacitance increases, and when the second metal electrode 1243 is far away from the first metal electrode, the capacitance decreases.

[0605] In another example, the rotation state of the input device 120 can be determined based on the capacitance change curve. For example, assuming that the capacitance generated by the second metal electrode 1243 and the first metal electrode is the largest when the input device 120 is in the initial position (as shown in FIG59 ), then, as the input device 120 is rotated, the capacitance gradually decreases, or the capacitance gradually decreases and then increases.

[0606] In another example, there is a correspondence between the capacitance variation range and the rotation angle, where one capacitance variation range corresponds to one rotation angle, and the rotation angle can be determined based on the capacitance variation range. For example, three correspondences between capacitance variation ranges and rotation angles are preset: capacitance variation range #1 corresponds to rotation angle #1, capacitance variation range #2 corresponds to rotation angle #2, and capacitance variation range #3 corresponds to rotation angle #3. In this way, the rotation angle can be determined based on the detected capacitance variation range.

[0607] When the input device 120 is pressed, the input device 120 moves along the axial direction of the rod 122, and the distance between the second metal electrode 1243 and the first metal electrode changes, causing the capacitance between the second metal electrode 1243 and the first metal electrode to change. The capacitance sensor 512 or the processor connected to the capacitance sensor 512 determines the movement state of the input device 120 and movement information related to the movement by analyzing the changed capacitance.

[0608] In one example, when the input device 120 moves toward a direction closer to the capacitive sensor 512, the distance between the second metal electrode 1243 and the first metal electrode decreases and the capacitance increases. When the input device 120 moves toward a direction away from the capacitive sensor 512, the distance between the second metal electrode 1243 and the first metal electrode increases and the capacitance decreases.

[0609] In another example, the movement state of the input device 120 can be determined based on the capacitance change curve. For example, assuming that the capacitance generated by the second metal electrode 1243 and the first metal electrode is the largest when the input device 120 is in the initial position, then the capacitance gradually increases as the input device 120 is pressed.

[0610] In another example, there is a correspondence between the capacitance variation range and the displacement, where one capacitance variation range corresponds to one displacement, and the displacement can be determined based on the capacitance variation range. For example, three correspondences between capacitance variation ranges and displacements are preset: capacitance variation range #1 corresponds to displacement #1, capacitance variation range #2 corresponds to displacement #2, and capacitance variation range #3 corresponds to displacement #3. In this way, the displacement can be determined based on the detected capacitance variation range.

[0611] For example, a plurality of second metal electrodes 1243 may be provided on the inner wall 1231-A of the first channel 1231 of the rod portion 122. The plurality of second metal electrodes 1243 are asymmetrically arranged, and the motion information of the input device 120 is determined by the change in capacitance between the plurality of second metal electrodes 1243 and the first metal electrode to identify user input. Figure 61As shown, two second metal electrodes 1243 are provided on the inner wall 1231 -A of the first channel 1231 of the rod portion 122 , and the two metal electrodes 1243 are asymmetrically arranged.

[0612] In other embodiments, reference Figure 62 and Figure 63 , a second metal electrode 1243 may also be provided on the inner end surface 122-A of the rod portion 1122 of the input device 120. The second metal electrode 1243 is provided on the inner end surface 122-A in a fan-shaped structure, and the capacitive sensor 512 is provided opposite to the second metal electrode 1243. Similarly, the interaction between the second metal electrode 1243 and the first metal electrode in the capacitive sensor 512 will generate capacitance. When the input device 120 moves, the capacitance between the second metal electrode 1243 and the first metal electrode changes. The capacitive sensor 512 or the processor connected to the capacitive sensor 512 can determine the motion information of the input device 120 by analyzing the changed capacitance to identify the user input. Among them, when the input device 120 is rotated or pressed, the specific description of determining the motion information of the input device 120 based on the change in capacitance to identify the user input can refer to the above description Figure 59 and Figure 60 The description is not repeated here.

[0613] Exemplarily, the inner end surface 122-A of the rod portion 122 can be provided with a plurality of second metal electrodes 1243 (not shown in the figure), and the plurality of second metal electrodes 1243 are asymmetrically arranged. The movement information of the input device 120 is determined by the change in capacitance between the plurality of second metal electrodes 1243 and the first metal electrode to identify user input.

[0614] refer to Figure 64 The sensing element may include a magnetic sensor 513, a coil is provided in the magnetic sensor 513, and the magnetic sensor 513 is provided opposite to the end of the rod 122 away from the head 121. Figure 65 A first channel 1231 is provided in the rod portion 122 of the input device 120, and the opening of the first channel 1231 faces the magnetic sensor 513. The first channel 1231 extends from the inner end surface 122-A of the rod portion 122 to the interior of the rod portion 122. Along the circumferential direction of the inner wall 1231-A of the first channel 1231, a magnetic layer 1244 is provided on the inner wall 1231-A of the first channel 1231. The magnetic layer 1244 has an annular structure and is provided on the inner wall 1231-A of the first channel 1231. The magnetic layer 1244 consists of a south pole (S pole) 1244-1 and a north pole (N pole) 1244-2.

[0615] It should be understood that the magnetic sensor 513 here can be Figure 1The magnetic sensor 130J shown is interchangeable.

[0616] Illustratively, the magnetic layer 1244 is formed by stacking an S pole 1244 - 1 and an N pole 1244 - 2 .

[0617] For example, the S pole and the N pole in the magnetic layer 1244 can be spaced apart and asymmetrically along the circumferential direction of the rod portion 122, as shown in FIG. Figure 67 The positional relationship between the S pole and the N pole is shown.

[0618] It should be noted that although Figure 64 The first channel 1231 of the rod portion 122 shown in the figure penetrates the rod portion 122 along the axial direction of the rod portion 122, that is, the first channel 1231 extends from the inner end surface 122-A of the rod portion 122 to the end of the rod portion 122 close to the head 121. However, it should be understood that the first channel 1231 of the rod portion 122 can extend from the inner end surface 122-A to any position of the rod portion 122, and the embodiment of the present application does not impose any limitation thereto. Figure 64 The structure shown is for schematic illustration only. Similarly, the magnetic layer 1244 may also extend to any position of the inner wall 1231-A of the first channel 1231, and this embodiment of the present application does not impose any limitation thereto. Figure 64 The structures shown are for illustrative purposes only.

[0619] In one example, the south pole 1244 - 1 is disposed between the inner wall 1231 -A of the first channel 1231 and the north pole 1244 - 2 .

[0620] In another example, the north pole 1244 - 2 is disposed between the inner wall 1231 -A of the first channel 1231 and the south pole 1244 - 1 .

[0621] In other embodiments, a plurality of magnetic layers 1244 may be provided on the inner wall 1231-A of the first channel 1231, the plurality of magnetic layers 1244 being spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the inner wall 1231-A of the first channel 1231, and the plurality of magnetic layers 1244 being asymmetrically provided. Figure 66 As shown, two magnetic layers 1244 are arranged on the inner wall 1231 -A of the first channel 1231 , and the two magnetic layers 1244 are arranged asymmetrically.

[0622] In other embodiments, reference Figure 67A magnetic layer 1244 is also provided on the inner end surface 122-A of the rod portion 1122 of the input device 120. The magnetic layer 1244 is composed of an S pole 1244-1 and an N pole 1244-2. The S pole 1244-1 and the N pole 1244-2 are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the rod portion 122 and the S pole 1244-1 and the N pole 1244-2 are asymmetric. The magnetic sensor 513 is arranged opposite to one end of the magnetic layer 1244.

[0623] In other embodiments, a plurality of magnetic layers 1244 (not shown) may also be provided on the inner end surface 122 -A of the rod portion 1122 of the input device 120 , and the plurality of magnetic layers 1244 may be asymmetrically arranged.

[0624] When the input device 120 is rotated, the direction of the magnetic field of the magnetic layer 1244 changes, causing the magnetic flux passing through the coil of the magnetic sensor 513 to change, generating an induced current in the magnetic sensor 513. When the input device 120 is stationary and the direction of the magnetic field of the magnetic layer 1244 does not change, no induced current is generated in the magnetic sensor 513. Therefore, when the input device 120 is rotated, the magnetic sensor 513 can detect the induced current generated by the magnetic layer 1244. The magnetic sensor 513 or a processor connected to the magnetic sensor 513 can determine the rotation state of the input device 120 and rotation information related to the rotation based on the change in the induced current, thereby identifying user input.

[0625] When the input device 120 is pressed, the magnetic flux of the magnetic field of the magnetic layer 1244 changes, generating an induced current in the magnetic sensor 513. When the input device 120 is stationary, the magnetic flux of the magnetic field of the magnetic layer 1244 does not change, and no induced current is generated in the magnetic sensor 513. Therefore, when the input device 120 is pressed, the magnetic sensor 513 can detect the induced current generated by the magnetic layer 1244. The magnetic sensor 513 or a processor connected to the magnetic sensor 513 can determine the movement state of the input device 120 and movement information related to the movement based on the change in the induced current, thereby identifying user input.

[0626] refer to Figure 68 and Figure 69 The sensing element may include N pressure sensors 514, which are arranged in the area near the outer end surface 121-A of the head 121. The N pressure sensors are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the head 121. One pressure sensor 514 corresponds to one position, and N pressure sensors 514 correspond to N positions, where N is an integer greater than or equal to 2. It should be understood that the pressure sensor 514 here can be Figure 1 The pressure sensor 130B is shown, and the two are interchangeable.

[0627] In one example, N pressure sensors 514 are disposed on the inner side of the outer end surface 121-A of the head 121 (eg, Figure 68 shown).

[0628] In another example, N pressure sensors 514 are disposed on the outside of the outer end surface 121 -A of the head (not shown in the figure).

[0629] When the input device 120 is rotated, the positions of the N pressure sensors change. The processor 110 can detect the differential components of the signals generated by the pressure sensors 514 at any adjacent positions, and pass these differential components through the charge amplifier and the filter circuit to analyze the rotation state of the input device 120 and the rotation information related to the rotation.

[0630] In one example, the processor 110 may respectively detect the differential amounts of signals generated by the pressure sensors 514 located at the first and second positions, detect the differential amounts of signals generated by the pressure sensors 514 located at the second and third positions, ... detect the differential amounts of signals generated by the pressure sensors 514 located at the N-1th position and the Nth position, and analyze the differential amounts generated by the N pressure sensors 514 (referred to as first differential amounts) through a charge amplifier and a filter circuit to obtain rotation information of the input device 120 rotated along a first direction, where the rotation direction of the first direction is the same as the distribution order of the pressure sensors 514 located at the first to Nth positions. Furthermore, the processor 110 may respectively detect the differential amounts of signals generated by the pressure sensors 514 located at the Nth position and the N-1th position, detect the differential amounts of signals generated by the pressure sensors 514 located at the N-1th position and the N-2th position, ... detect the differential amounts of signals generated by the pressure sensors 514 located at the second position and the first position, and analyze the differential amounts generated by the N pressure sensors 514 (referred to as second differential amounts). The charge amplifier and filter circuit analyze the rotation information of the input device 120 in the second direction, where the second direction is opposite to the first direction and has the same rotational direction as the distribution order of the pressure sensors 514 from the Nth position to the first position. The processor 110 compares the calculated parameters of the rotation information in the first and second directions with the preset parameters for rotation in the first and second directions to determine the rotation information of the input device 120.

[0631] For example, if the input device 120 rotates in a first direction, then the parameters in the rotation information obtained from the first difference value satisfy the preset parameters for rotation in the first direction but do not satisfy the preset parameters for rotation in the second direction. Therefore, the processor 110 can determine that the input device 120 rotates in the first direction. Similarly, if the input device 120 rotates in a second direction, the parameters in the rotation information obtained from the second difference value satisfy the preset parameters for rotation in the second direction but do not satisfy the preset parameters for rotation in the first direction. Therefore, the processor 110 can determine that the input device 120 rotates in the second direction.

[0632] When the input device 120 is pressed, the input device 120 moves, and the signals detected by the N pressure sensors may not be exactly the same. There are differences in the signals detected by the N pressure sensors. Therefore, the processor 110 can detect the differential components of the signals generated by the pressure sensors 514 at any adjacent positions, and pass these differential components through the charge amplifier and the filtering circuit to analyze the movement status of the input device 120 and the movement information related to the movement.

[0633] In other embodiments, the sensing element may include N pressure sensors 514, which are disposed within the housing 180 and connected to a circuit board within the housing 180. A connector 200 is disposed within the input device 120, with one end of the connector 200 connected to the pressure sensors 514 and the other end attached to the outer end surface 121-A of the head 121 of the input device 120 (not shown). This allows pressure acting on the head 121 to be transmitted to the pressure sensors 514 via the connector 200, thereby identifying user input when the input device 120 is rotated or pressed. The method for determining the rotation of the input device 120 using the N pressure sensors 514 can be found in the above description and will not be further elaborated.

[0634] In this embodiment, the connector 200 includes a first connector and a second connector that are rotatably connected. In one example, the first connector can rotate with the rotation of the input device 120 and is fixedly connected to the input device 120. The second connector does not rotate and is connected to the pressure sensor 514. When the input device 120 is rotated, the first connector can be driven to rotate, while the second connector remains stationary. The rotational connection between the first connector and the second connector can realize an electrical connection between the first connector and the second connector. In this way, while realizing the rotation of the input device 120, the pressure acting on the head 121 can also be transmitted to the pressure sensor 514 through the connector 200. For example, the connector 200 can be as follows: Figures 51 to 8 In the connector 200 shown, the first connector may be Figures 51 to 53 The first connecting member 210 is shown, and the second connecting member can be Figures 51 to 53The second connector 220 shown, or the connector 200 may be as shown Figures 57 to 17 In the connector 200 shown, the first connector may be Figures 57 to 62 The first connecting member 210 is shown, and the second connecting member can be Figures 57 to 62 The second connecting member 220 is shown.

[0635] It should be noted that the wearable device 100 can be used, for example, Figures 46 to 69 When the embodiment shown realizes the function of recognizing the motion of the input device, it can also realize at least one of the following functions at the same time: Figures 4 to 45 The fingerprint recognition function of the wearable device 100 shown in FIG. Figures 70 to 93 The photographing function of the wearable device 100, for example, Figures 94 to 97 The PPG detection function of the wearable device 100, such as the following Figures 98 to Figure 99 The wearable device 100 has a function of improving the signal of the measured part, for example, Figure 102 to Figure 103 The ECG detection function of the wearable device 100, for example, Figures 104 to 110 The gas detection function of the wearable device 100, for example, Figures 111 to 118 The ambient light detection function of the wearable device 100, for example, Figures 119 to 123 The wearable device 100 has a body temperature detection function.

[0636] In one example, in e.g. Figure 50 、 Figure 51 、 Figure 52 、 Figure 53 、 Figure 54 、 Figure 56 、 58 、 Figure 59 、 Figure 62 、 Figure 64 、 Figure 68 In the embodiment shown, the fingerprint sensor 130C may be provided in the head 121 or the rod 122 or the housing 180. Optionally, a channel may be provided in the input device 120. Optionally, a connector 200 may be provided in the rod 122. Figures 4 to 45 The various embodiments described implement fingerprint recognition functionality.

[0637] In another example, in e.g. Figure 50 、 Figure 51 、 Figure 52 、 Figure 53 、 Figure 54 、 Figure 56 、 58 、 Figure 59 、 Figure 62 、 Figure 64 、 Figure 68 In the embodiment shown, a camera 600 may be provided in the head 121 or the rod 122 or the housing 180. Optionally, a reflection device 710 may be provided in the head 121. Optionally, a channel may be provided in the input device 120. Optionally, a connector 200 may be provided in the rod 122. Figures 70 to 93 The various embodiments described implement a photographing function.

[0638] In another example, in e.g. Figure 50 、 Figure 51 、 Figure 52 、 Figure 53 、 Figure 54 、 Figure 56 、 58 、 Figure 59 、 Figure 62 、 Figure 64 、 Figure 68 In the embodiment shown, the PPG sensor 130A may be provided in the head 121 or the stem 122 or the housing 180. Optionally, the input device 120 may further include a channel. Optionally, a connector 200 may further be provided in the stem 122. Figures 94 to 97 The various embodiments described implement PPG detection functionality.

[0639] In another example, in e.g. Figure 50 、 Figure 51 、 Figure 52 、 Figure 53 、 Figure 54 、 Figure 56 、 58 、 Figure 59 、 Figure 62 、 Figure 64 、 Figure 68 In the embodiment shown, a group of electrodes may be provided on the outer surface of the head 121 or the outer surface of the housing 180, as described below. Figures 102 to 103 The various embodiments described implement ECG detection functionality.

[0640] In another example, in e.g. Figure 50 、 Figure 51 、 Figure 52 、 Figure 53 、 Figure 54 、 Figure 56 、 58 、 Figure 59 、 Figure 62 、 Figure 64 、 Figure 68In the embodiment shown, the infrared light transmitting unit 830 may be provided in the head 121 or the rod 122 or the housing 180. Optionally, the input device 120 may further be provided with a channel. Optionally, a connector 200 may further be provided in the rod 122. Figures 98 to 99 The various embodiments described achieve the function of improving the signal of the site to be measured.

[0641] In another example, in e.g. Figure 50 、 Figure 51 、 Figure 52 、 Figure 53 、 Figure 54 、 Figure 56 、 58 、 Figure 59 、 Figure 62 、 Figure 64 、 Figure 68 In the embodiment shown, the gas sensor 130I may be provided in the head 121 or the stem 122 or the housing 180. Optionally, the input device 120 may further include a channel. Optionally, a connector 200 may further be provided in the stem 122. Figures 104 to 110 The various embodiments described implement gas detection functionality.

[0642] In another example, in e.g. Figure 50 、 Figure 51 、 Figure 52 、 Figure 53 、 Figure 54 、 Figure 56 、 58 、 Figure 59 、 Figure 62 、 Figure 64 、 Figure 68 In the embodiment shown, the ambient light sensor 130F may be provided in the head 121 or the stem 122 or the housing 180. Optionally, the input device 120 may further include a channel. Optionally, a connector 200 may further be provided in the stem 122. Figures 111 to 118 Various embodiments are described that implement ambient light detection functionality.

[0643] In another example, in e.g. Figure 50 、 Figure 51 、 Figure 52 、 Figure 53 、 Figure 54 、 Figure 56 、 58 、 Figure 59 、 Figure 62 、 Figure 64 、 Figure 68In the embodiment shown, a temperature sensor may be provided in the head 121 or the stem 122 or the housing 180. Optionally, the input device 120 may further include a channel. Optionally, a connector 200 may further be provided in the stem 122. Figures 119 to 123 The various embodiments described implement the body temperature detection function.

[0644] When the input device 120 implements user input, the wearable device 100 can output a feedback signal through the feedback device to provide the user with a better user experience, so that the user can determine whether the wearable device 100 successfully receives the user input.

[0645] In one example, the feedback device may include an element that uses force as a feedback signal. For example, the feedback device may include a motor that outputs force through vibration of the motor. That is, when the user operates the input device 120, the motor vibrates to give the user a vibration experience during the rotation process.

[0646] In another example, the feedback device may include an element that uses a sound signal as a feedback signal. For example, the feedback device may include a speaker that outputs the sound signal through the speaker. That is, when the user operates the input device 120, the speaker emits a sound signal to give the user a sound experience during the rotation process.

[0647] In another example, the feedback device may include an element that uses an electrical signal as a feedback signal. For example, the feedback device may include a metal electrode, and the electrical signal is output through the metal electrode. That is, when the user operates the input device 120, the metal electrode may output an electrical signal to give the user an electrical stimulation experience during the rotation process.

[0648] In another example, the feedback device may include an element that uses temperature as a feedback signal. For example, the feedback device may include a component with good thermal conductivity, through which a changing temperature is output. That is, when the user operates the input device 120, a changing temperature is output to give the user a temperature experience during the rotation process.

[0649] It should be understood that the feedback device may also include elements that output other types of feedback signals, and the above description is merely an illustrative example. It should also be understood that the feedback device may include one or more of the elements shown above and other elements not shown, and this application does not impose any limitation thereto.

[0650] In some embodiments, the feedback device is disposed in the input device 120 . In one example, the feedback device may be disposed in the head 121 of the input device 120 .

[0651] In this way, the space inside the shell occupied by the feedback device can be effectively saved; in addition, since the input device 120 can be in direct contact with the user, the feedback signal such as force or temperature output by the feedback device can be felt more directly by the user, greatly improving the user experience.

[0652] For example, when the input device 120 is rotated, the motor in the prior art is disposed inside the housing. Vibration of the motor within the housing causes the entire wearable device 100, including the input device 120, to vibrate, thereby providing tactile feedback to the user. In the embodiment of the present application, however, vibration of the motor within the input device 120 causes the input device 120 to vibrate, thereby providing tactile feedback to the user. Compared to the prior art, the vibration is stronger, and the user experiences tactile feedback from their fingers rather than vibration of the entire wearable device 100.

[0653] In other embodiments, the feedback device includes multiple components, some of which are arranged in the housing 180, and other components are arranged in the input device 120. The two components are used in combination to achieve more tactile feedback experience effects.

[0654] In one example, the feedback device includes multiple motors, some of which are located within the housing 180 and others within the input device 120. When the input device 120 is pressed, only the motors within the input device 120 vibrate, providing the user with a rotational tactile feedback. When the user makes a selection through the input device 120, the motors within the housing 180 vibrate, indicating confirmation.

[0655] In other embodiments, the feedback device may be disposed within the housing 180. Specifically, when the feedback device includes an element that uses force as a feedback signal, a connector 200 may be disposed within the input device 120, with one end of the connector 200 connected to the feedback device and the other end connected to the head 121 of the input device 120. When the feedback device outputs force through vibration, the vibration of the feedback device is transmitted to the head 121 of the input device 120 via the connector 200, thereby maximizing the tactile feedback experienced by the user's fingers rather than the vibration of the entire wearable device 100.

[0656] It should be understood that the connector 200 in this embodiment can be Figures 51 to 27 The only difference is that, in this embodiment, the other end of the connector 200 close to the head 121 is not connected to the fingerprint sensor 130C, but can be connected to the head 121.

[0657] In the above-mentioned multiple embodiments in which the wearable device 100 includes a feedback device, the processor 110 can control the feedback signal output by the feedback device according to the user input applied to the input device 120 by the user.

[0658] In some embodiments, the feedback device may include a motor.

[0659] In one example, assuming the user input is a rotation input, the processor 110 can control the motor to provide different vibration frequencies based on the rotation speed. For example, the faster the rotation speed, the faster the vibration frequency of the motor, and the slower the rotation speed, the lower the vibration frequency of the motor.

[0660] In another example, assuming the user input is a rotation input, the processor 110 controls the motor to provide different vibration intensities according to the magnitude of the rotation force. For example, the greater the rotation force, the greater the vibration intensity of the motor, and the smaller the rotation force, the smaller the vibration intensity of the motor.

[0661] In another example, assuming the user input is a movement input, which is achieved by the user pressing the input device 120, the processor 110 controls the motor to provide different vibration intensities based on the degree of pressure. For example, the harder the user presses the input device 120, the greater the vibration intensity of the motor, and the lighter the user presses the input device 120, the smaller the vibration intensity of the motor.

[0662] In other embodiments, the feedback device may include a speaker.

[0663] In one example, assuming the user input is a rotation input, the processor 110 can control the speaker to emit sounds of different rhythms according to the rotation speed. For example, the faster the rotation speed, the faster the rhythm of the sound emitted by the speaker, and the slower the rotation speed, the slower the rhythm of the sound emitted by the speaker.

[0664] In another example, assuming the user input is a rotation input, the processor 110 controls the speaker to emit sounds of different intensities according to the magnitude of the rotation force. For example, the greater the rotation force, the stronger the sound intensity of the speaker, and the weaker the rotation force, the weaker the sound intensity of the speaker.

[0665] In another example, assuming the user input is a movement input, achieved by the user pressing input device 120, processor 110 controls the speaker to emit sounds of varying intensities based on the degree of pressure. For example, the harder the user presses input device 120, the louder the sound emitted by the speaker; the softer the user presses input device 120, the softer the sound emitted by the speaker.

[0666] It should be understood that Figures 46 to 69The structures of the various components of the electronic device and the connection relationships between the components are only schematic illustrations. Any replaceable components that perform the same function as each component are within the scope of protection of the embodiments of this application. The relevant structures of each component will be described in detail below.

[0667] Above, combined Figures 46 to 69 , the structure of the wearable device identifying the rotation or movement of the input device in the embodiment of the present application is described. Figures 70 to 93 , describes the wearable device that realizes the photo-taking function according to the embodiment of the present application.

[0668] In the embodiment of the present application, the input device 120 is used to provide user input, and a camera-related component may be integrated into the input device 120 to realize the camera function. It should be understood that the camera here may be the above-mentioned Figure 1 The camera 150 shown, which may also be the camera 600 described below, is used to capture still images or videos, and the camera 150 and the camera 600 may be described interchangeably.

[0669] The camera includes at least a lens and a photosensitive element. The lens includes one or more lenses for generating an optical image. One or more lenses may be convex lenses. In an embodiment where the lens includes multiple lenses, the multiple lenses may also be a combination of convex lenses and concave lenses. The photosensitive element is used to convert the optical image generated by the lens into an electrical signal so that the processor 110 processes the electrical signal to generate an image signal for display to the user through an output device such as a screen. Exemplarily, the photosensitive element may be a charge coupled device (CCD) or a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) phototransistor, wherein the photosensitive element may include one or more image sensors.

[0670] It should be understood that the camera may include other components in addition to the lens and the photosensitive element, and the embodiments of the present application do not impose any limitations thereon. In one example, the camera may further include a lens barrel for fixing the lens, and the lens may be mounted within the lens barrel. In another example, the camera may further include a lens barrel and a lens base, a portion of the lens base may be connected to the lens barrel, and another portion may be connected to other components of the wearable device 100, so that the camera is mounted within the wearable device 100.

[0671] In some embodiments, the camera may be disposed within the input device 120. In other embodiments, a portion of the camera may be disposed within the input device 120, and another portion of the camera may be disposed within the housing 180 of the wearable device 100. The two aforementioned embodiments are described below.

[0672] In the embodiment where the camera is provided on the input device 120, the camera may be provided on the head portion 121 of the input device 120 or on the stem portion 122 of the input device 120. Figures 70 to 74 In the embodiment shown, the camera is arranged on the head 121. Figures 75 to 77 In the embodiment shown, the camera is disposed on the rod portion 122. The structure of the camera will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0673] In some embodiments, reference Figure 70 The main body 101 of the wearable device 100 includes a housing 180, a cover 114, an input device 120, and a camera 600. The cover 114 is connected to the top of the housing 180, forming the surface of the main body 101. In some embodiments, the cover 114 may be a display screen 140. The housing 180 is provided with a mounting hole 181. The input device 120 includes a head 121 and a rod 122. The head 121 extends outward from the housing 180, and the rod 122 is mounted within the mounting hole 181. A transparent cover 1211 is provided at the end of the head 121 away from the rod 122. A second channel 1232 is provided within the head 121, communicating with the cover 1211. The camera 600 is disposed within the second channel 1232, facing the head 121 along the axial direction of the rod 122. In this way, light can enter the camera 600 through the cover 1211 and the second channel 1232, enabling the camera to take photos.

[0674] After the camera 600 completes the photo shooting, it can transmit the image to the processor 110, and the processor 110 can present the image information to the user through an output device such as the display screen 140 of the wearable device 100. In order to realize the connection between the camera 600 and the processor 110, for example, continue to refer to Figure 70 A connector 200 may be provided in the rod portion 122 , one end of the connector 200 is connected to the camera 600 , and the other end of the connector 200 is connected to the processor 110 (not shown in the figure) to achieve electrical connection between the camera 600 and the processor 110 .

[0675] The input device 120 can be rotated around the axial direction of the rod 122, and the camera 600 is set in the head 121 of the input device 120. In the first example, the camera 600 can rotate with the rotation of the input device 120, and the connector 200 can be used as described above. Figures 6 to 19 In the second example, the input device 120 rotates and the camera 600 does not rotate, or the input device 120 and the camera 600 do not rotate, and the connector 200 can adopt the above-mentioned Figures 21 to 23 The connector shown in FIG. 1 can be replaced with the fingerprint sensor 130C by the camera 600. In the embodiment where the camera 600 faces the cover 1211, the connection between the camera 600 and the connector 200 in the second example is more reliable.

[0676] Taking the second example as an example, refer to Figure 71 The head portion 121 of the input device 120 is provided with a camera 600. A cover plate 1211 is provided at the end of the head portion 121 away from the rod portion 122. A gap is provided between the cover plate 1211 and the camera 600 (or, the cover plate 1211 and the camera 600 are in contact, not shown in the figure). Light is transmitted to the camera 600 through the cover plate 1211 and the gap. There is a gap between the camera 600 and the head portion 121, but they do not contact each other. This prevents the camera 600 from rotating when the input device 120 rotates. Exemplarily, a second channel 1232 is provided in the head portion 121. The second channel 1232 is connected to the cover plate 1211. The camera 600 is disposed in the second channel 1232. There is a gap between the camera 600 and the inner wall of the second channel 1232, and there is a gap between the camera 600 and the cover plate 1211. The connector 200 is internally sleeved within the rod 122 of the input device 120. A gap 120-1 exists between the fixing rod 260 of the connector 200 and the rod 122, preventing contact. This prevents the connector 200 from rotating when the input device 120 rotates. The end of the metal strip 270 of the connector 200, away from the camera 600, is electrically connected to the first circuit board 111. The first circuit board 191 is secured to the housing 180 of the wearable device. Thus, the connector 200 can be secured to the housing via the first circuit board 111. The end of the metal strip 270, closer to the camera 600, is electrically connected to the camera 600. Thus, the connector 200 can be electrically connected to the first circuit board 111, thereby enabling electrical connection between the camera 600 and the processor disposed on the first circuit board 111. When the input device 120 is rotated, the camera 600 and the connector 200 do not rotate with the rotation of the input device 120 because there is a gap between the camera 600 and the head 121 and they do not contact each other, and there is a gap between the connector 200 and the rod 122 and they do not contact each other.

[0677] In this embodiment of the present application, by disposing the camera 600 within the head portion 121 of the input device 120, the camera 600 can be effectively used to save space in the housing 180 while still providing a camera function. Furthermore, the camera 600 is oriented along the axial direction of the rod portion 122 toward the head portion 121, allowing for viewing from the outer end surface 121-A of the head portion 121. This makes the structure easy to implement and install.

[0678] In an embodiment in which the camera 600 is disposed on the head 121, the camera 600 may be directed toward the side 121-B of the head 121 (or toward one end in the circumferential direction of the head 121), and light may enter the camera 600 through the side 121-B to take pictures.

[0679] In some embodiments, reference Figure 72 The input device 120 is provided with a connecting piece 720, and the connecting piece 720 includes a first part 721 arranged on the side of the head, and a camera 600 is arranged on the side of the first part 721 in the circumferential direction. The camera 600 faces the side 121-B of the head 121 along the radial direction of the head 121, and a transparent cover 1211 is arranged on the side 121-B of the head 121. In other words, the camera 600 faces the cover 1211, and the cover 1211 is an annular structure that surrounds the head 121 in the circumferential direction. Light can enter the camera 600 through the cover 1211 to take pictures.

[0680] Continue to refer Figure 72 The camera 600 includes a photosensitive element 610 and a lens 620. The photosensitive element 610 and the lens 620 are stacked and sleeved on the first portion 721 of the connector 720 in a direction (x-direction) parallel to the axial direction of the rod 122. In other words, the photosensitive element 610 is sleeved on the side surface of the first portion 721 in the circumferential direction to form an annular structure of the photosensitive element 610. The lens 620 is disposed between the cover plate 1211 and the photosensitive element 610. For example, the lens 620 is sleeved on the side surface of the photosensitive element 610 in the circumferential direction to form an annular structure of the lens 620. The lens 620 faces the cover plate 1211 to receive light entering from the cover plate 1211.

[0681] Continue to refer Figure 72The connector 720 also includes a second portion 722 disposed within the stem 122. Specifically, the second portion 722 is disposed within the first channel 1231 of the stem 122, with a gap between the second portion 722 and the inner wall of the first channel 1231. The second portion 722 can be directly or indirectly fixedly connected to the housing 180 of the wearable device 100. The cavity of the annular cover 1211 forms the second channel 1232 of the head 121. The first portion 721 is disposed within the second channel 1232, with gaps between the first portion 721 and the inner wall of the second channel 1232, as well as between the lens 620 and the cover 1211. This allows the connector 720 and camera 600 to remain stationary during rotation of the input device 120, facilitating easy and simple installation.

[0682] It should be understood that the cover 1211, the photosensitive element 610 and the lens 620 can be an annular structure of any shape, and no limitation is made here. For example, the annular structure can be as follows: Figure 72 The circular ring structure shown may also be a ring structure of other shapes such as an elliptical, rectangular, polygonal, etc.

[0683] In this embodiment, the photosensitive element 610 may include one or more image sensors. In an embodiment where the photosensitive element 610 includes multiple image sensors, the multiple image sensors are sequentially arranged along the circumferential side surfaces of the first portion 721, forming a ring-shaped photosensitive element 610. Similarly, the lens 620 may include one or more lenses. In an embodiment where the lens 620 includes multiple lenses, the multiple lenses are sequentially arranged along the circumferential side surfaces of the photosensitive element 610, forming a ring-shaped lens 620.

[0684] In this embodiment, a connector may be used to connect the camera 600 to a motherboard provided with the processor 110, so as to realize an electrical connection between the camera 600 and the processor 110. For example, the connector may be provided in the second portion 722 of the connector 720 (not shown in the figure), and the connector may be provided as follows: Figures 6 to 23 As shown in the connector, one end of the connector is connected to the mainboard, and the other end is connected to the camera 600 . For example, the other end of the connector can be connected to the photosensitive element 610 in the camera 600 .

[0685] In the embodiment of the present application, the angle of the annular structure of the cover 1211, the photosensitive element 610 or the lens 620 can be arbitrary. The larger the angle of the annular structure, the larger the viewing range of the camera 600.

[0686] For example, refer to Figure 72The cover 1211 surrounds the side surface 121-B of the head 121, or in other words, the cover 1211 surrounds the circumferential direction of the head 121. In this way, no matter whether the input device is rotated or not, light can enter from all directions of the side surface 121-B of the head 121, which is simple to implement.

[0687] In one example, continue to refer to Figure 72 The cover plate 1211 surrounds the side surface 121-B of th...

Claims

1. A wearable device, characterized in that: include: A housing (180) comprising a mounting hole (181); An input device (120), comprising a rod (122) and a head (121) connected to each other, wherein the rod (122) is arranged on the housing (180) through the mounting hole (181), and the head (121) is arranged at one end of the rod (122), and the head (121) is located outside the mounting hole (181); A circuit board (111) is disposed in the housing (180); a processor (110) and an optical sensor (511), wherein the processor (110) and the optical sensor (511) are both connected to the circuit board (111), the processor (110) is disposed in the housing (180), and the optical sensor (511) is disposed in the housing (180); A characteristic region (1241) is provided in the head portion (121) at a region opposite to the rod portion (122) or the housing (180), and a channel is provided in the rod portion (122); when the input device (120) is rotated, light reflected by the characteristic region (1241) can enter the optical sensor (511) through the channel, so that the rotation of the input device (120) can be identified by the processor (110); The channel is a first channel (1231) arranged on the rod portion (122), the first channel (1231) penetrates the rod portion (122) along the axial direction of the rod portion (122), and the characteristic area (1241) is arranged on the area of ​​the head portion (121) opposite to the first channel (1231), an optical fiber (520) is arranged in the first channel (1231), the optical fiber (520) forms a first angle with the axial direction of the rod portion (122), the first angle is greater than 0 degrees, and the light reflected by the characteristic area (1241) can enter the optical sensor (511) through the optical fiber (520).

2. The wearable device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The optical fiber (520) is fixedly connected to the housing (180) and does not contact the rod (122), so that the optical fiber (520) does not rotate when the input device (120) is rotated, and when the input device (120) is rotated to the point where the characteristic area (1241) is opposite to one end of the optical fiber (520), light reflected by the characteristic area (1241) can enter the optical sensor (511) through the optical fiber (520).

3. The wearable device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cross-sectional area of ​​the optical fiber (520) is larger than the area of ​​the characteristic region (1241).

4. The wearable device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The optical fiber (520) is fixed in the first channel (1231) and arranged opposite to the characteristic area (1241). When the input device (120) is rotated, the optical fiber (520) can be driven to rotate, and the light reflected by the characteristic area (1241) can enter the optical sensor (511) through the optical fiber (520).

5. The wearable device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The head (121) comprises an inner end surface (121-C) opposite to the shell (180), the characteristic area (1241) is arranged on the inner end surface (121-C), and, The channel comprises a first channel (1231) and a first opening (1221), wherein the first channel (1231) penetrates the rod portion (122) along the axial direction of the rod portion (122), the first opening (1221) extends inwardly from the side wall of the rod portion (122) and is connected to the first channel (1231), and the first opening (1221) is arranged opposite to the characteristic area (1241).

6. The wearable device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The wearable device further comprises a first polarizer (531), wherein the first polarizer (531) is arranged in the first channel (1231) and adjacent to the first opening (1221), and when the input device (120) is rotated, the light reflected by the characteristic area (1241) can reach the first polarizer (531) through the first opening (1221), and enter the optical sensor (511) through the first polarizer (531) and the first channel (1231).

7. The wearable device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first opening (1221) is filled with a transparent material, or a transparent cover is installed in the first opening (1221).

8. The wearable device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The optical sensor (511) is arranged opposite to the channel.

9. The wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The characteristic region (1241) includes a characteristic texture, wherein the characteristic texture is a microstructure formed by one or more of scallops, grooves, indentations, protrusions, bumps, and scratches; or The characteristic region (1241) is a colored microstructure.

10. A wearable device, characterized in that: include: A housing (180) comprising a mounting hole (181); An input device (120), comprising a rod (122) and a head (121) connected to each other, wherein the rod (122) is arranged on the housing (180) through the mounting hole (181), and the head (121) is arranged at one end of the rod (122), and the head (121) is located outside the mounting hole (181); A circuit board (111) is disposed in the housing (180); a processor (110) and an optical sensor (511), wherein the processor (110) and the optical sensor (511) are both connected to the circuit board (111), the processor (110) is disposed in the housing (180), and the optical sensor (511) is disposed in the housing (180); A characteristic area (1241) is provided in an area of ​​the shell (180) opposite to the input device (120), and a channel is provided in the input device (120). When the input device (120) is rotated to one end of the channel opposite to the characteristic area (1241), light reflected by the characteristic area (1241) enters the optical sensor (511) through the channel, so that the rotation of the input device (120) is identified by the processor (110).

11. The wearable device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The characteristic area (1241) is provided in an area of ​​the shell (180) opposite to the head (121), and, The channel comprises a first channel (1231) arranged on the rod portion (122) and a fourth channel (1233) arranged on the head portion (121), wherein the first channel (1231) penetrates the rod portion (122) along the axial direction of the rod portion (122), one end of the fourth channel (1233) is connected to the first channel (1231), and when the input device (120) is rotated to a preset angle, the other end of the fourth channel (1233) can be opposite to the characteristic area (1241).

12. The wearable device according to claim 11, characterized in that: A second polarizer (532) is provided at one end of the fourth channel (1233) away from the first channel (1231); when the input device (120) is rotated to the other end of the fourth channel (1233) facing the characteristic area (1241), light reflected by the characteristic area (1241) can enter the optical sensor (511) through the second polarizer (532), the fourth channel (1233) and the first channel (1231).

13. The wearable device according to claim 11, characterized in that: A third polarizer (533) is provided at one end of the fourth channel (1233) that is connected to the first channel (1231); when the input device (120) is rotated to the point where the other end of the fourth channel (1233) is opposite to the characteristic area (1241), light reflected by the characteristic area (1241) can reach the third polarizer (533) through the fourth channel (1233), and enter the optical sensor (511) through the third polarizer (533) and the first channel (1231).

14. The wearable device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The characteristic area (1241) is provided on the hole wall of the mounting hole (181), and, The channel includes a first channel (1231) and a second opening (1222) arranged on the rod portion (122), wherein the second opening (1222) extends inward from the side wall of the rod portion (122) and is connected to the first channel (1231), and when the input device (120) is rotated to a preset angle, the second opening (1222) can be opposite to the characteristic area (1241).

15. The wearable device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The wearable device further comprises a fourth polarizer (534), wherein the fourth polarizer (534) is arranged in the first channel (1231) and adjacent to the second opening (1222), and when the input device (120) is rotated so that the second opening (1222) is opposite to the characteristic area (1241), the light reflected by the characteristic area (1241) can reach the fourth polarizer (534) through the second opening (1222), and enter the optical sensor (511) through the fourth polarizer (534) and the first channel (1231).

16. The wearable device according to claim 15, characterized in that: The second opening (1222) is filled with a transparent material, or a transparent cover is installed in the second opening (1222).

17. The wearable device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The optical sensor (511) is arranged opposite to the channel.

18. The wearable device according to any one of claims 10 to 17, characterized in that: The characteristic region (1241) includes a characteristic texture, wherein the characteristic texture is a microstructure formed by one or more of scallops, grooves, dents, protrusions, bumps, and scratches; or, The characteristic region (1241) is a colored microstructure.

19. A wearable device, characterized in that: include: A housing (180) comprising a mounting hole (181); An input device (120), comprising a rod (122) and a head (121) connected to each other, wherein the rod (122) is arranged on the housing (180) through the mounting hole (181), and the head (121) is arranged at one end of the rod (122), and the head (121) is located outside the mounting hole (181); A circuit board (111) is disposed in the housing (180); a processor (110) and an optical sensor (511), wherein the processor (110) and the optical sensor (511) are both connected to the circuit board (111), the processor (110) is disposed in the housing (180), and the optical sensor (511) is disposed in the housing (180); A characteristic area (1241) is provided on the inner end surface (122-A) of the rod portion (122) away from the head portion (121); when the input device (120) is rotated, light reflected by the characteristic area (1241) enters the optical sensor (511), so that the rotation or movement of the input device (120) can be identified by the processor (110).

20. The wearable device according to claim 19, characterized in that: The characteristic region (1241) includes a plurality of characteristic textures, wherein the characteristic texture is a microstructure formed by one or more of scallops, grooves, dents, protrusions, bumps, and scratches.

21. The wearable device according to claim 20, characterized in that: The depths or heights of the plurality of characteristic textures are different.

22. The wearable device according to any one of claims 19 to 21, characterized in that: The optical sensor (511) is arranged opposite to the rod portion (122).

23. A wearable device, characterized in that: include: A housing (180) comprising a mounting hole (181); An input device (120), comprising a rod (122) and a head (121) connected to each other, wherein the rod (122) is arranged on the housing (180) through the mounting hole (181), and the head (121) is arranged at one end of the rod (122), and the head (121) is located outside the mounting hole (181); A circuit board (111) is disposed in the housing (180); a processor (110) and an optical sensor (511), wherein the processor (110) and the optical sensor (511) are both connected to the circuit board (111), the processor (110) is disposed in the housing (180), and the optical sensor (511) is disposed in the housing (180); A characteristic area (1241) is provided in an area of ​​the head (121) opposite to the shell (180), and a channel is provided in the shell (180). When the input device (120) is rotated to the point where the characteristic area (1241) is opposite to one end of the channel, light reflected by the characteristic area (1241) enters the optical sensor (511) through the channel, so that the rotation of the input device (120) can be identified by the processor (110).

24. The wearable device according to claim 23, characterized in that: The optical sensor (511) is arranged opposite to the channel.

25. A wearable device, characterized in that: include: A housing (180) comprising a mounting hole (181); An input device (120), comprising a rod (122) and a head (121) connected to each other, wherein the rod (122) is arranged on the housing (180) through the mounting hole (181), and the head (121) is arranged at one end of the rod (122), and the head (121) is located outside the mounting hole (181); A metal electrode (1243) is arranged on the rod portion (122); A circuit board (111) is disposed in the housing (180); A processor (110) and a capacitive sensor (512), wherein the processor (110) and the capacitive sensor (512) are both connected to the circuit board (111), the processor (110) is disposed in the housing (180), the capacitive sensor (512) is disposed in the housing (180) and is disposed opposite to the rod (122), and when the input device (120) moves, the processor (110) can identify the movement of the input device (120) through the capacitance change between the capacitive sensor (512) and the metal electrode (1243), wherein the metal electrode (1243) and the metal electrode (1243) are connected to each other. The multiple capacitance variation ranges between the capacitance sensors (512) correspond to the multiple rotation angles of the input device (120), and one capacitance variation range corresponds to one rotation angle. A first channel (1231) is arranged in the rod portion (122), and the first channel (1231) extends from the inner end surface (122-A) of the rod portion (122) to the inside of the rod portion (122). The metal electrode (1243) is arranged on the inner wall (1231-A) of the first channel (1231), and the inner end surface (122-A) of the rod portion (122) is the surface of the rod portion (122) away from the head portion (121).

26. The wearable device according to claim 25, characterized in that The multiple capacitance variation ranges between the metal electrode (1243) and the capacitance sensor (512) correspond to the multiple movement displacements of the input device (120), and one capacitance variation range corresponds to one movement displacement.

27. The wearable device according to claim 25 or 26, characterized in that: The metal electrode (1243) is in a ring-shaped structure, and the angle of the ring-shaped structure is less than 360 degrees.

28. A wearable device, characterized in that: A housing (180) comprising a mounting hole (181); An input device (120), comprising a rod (122) and a head (121) connected to each other, wherein the rod (122) is arranged on the housing (180) through the mounting hole (181), and the head (121) is arranged at one end of the rod (122), and the head (121) is located outside the mounting hole (181), wherein a first channel (1231) is arranged inside the rod (122), and the first channel (1231) extends from an inner end surface (122-A) of the rod (122) into the rod (122), and the inner end surface (122-A) of the rod (122) is a surface of the rod (122) away from the head (121); A magnetic layer (1244) is disposed on an inner wall (1231-A) of the first channel (1231); A circuit board (111) is disposed in the housing (180); A processor (110) and a magnetic sensor (513), wherein the processor (110) and the magnetic sensor (513) are both connected to the circuit board (111), the processor (110) is disposed in the housing (180), and the magnetic sensor (513) is disposed in the housing (180) and is disposed opposite to the first channel (1231); when the input device (120) moves, the processor (110) can identify the movement of the input device (120) through the induced current generated between the magnetic sensor (513) and the magnetic layer (1244).

29. The wearable device according to claim 28, characterized in that The magnetic layer (1244) is in an annular structure, and the angle of the annular structure is less than 360 degrees.

30. The wearable device according to claim 28 or 29, characterized in that: The magnetic layer (1244) is formed by stacking a south pole (1244-1) and a north pole (1244-2).

31. A wearable device, characterized in that: include: A housing (180) comprising a mounting hole (181); An input device (120), comprising a rod (122) and a head (121) connected to each other, wherein the rod (122) is arranged on the housing (180) through the mounting hole (181), and the head (121) is arranged at one end of the rod (122), and the head (121) is located outside the mounting hole (181); A circuit board (111) is disposed in the housing (180); A processor (110) and N pressure sensors (514), wherein the processor (110) and the N pressure sensors (514) are connected to the circuit board (111), the processor (110) is arranged in the housing (180), and along the circumferential direction of the head (121), the N pressure sensors (514) are arranged at intervals at one end of the head (121) away from the rod (122), one pressure sensor (514) corresponds to one position, and the pressure sensor (514) is used to detect a pressure signal pressed on the head (121). When the input device (120) is rotated, the processor (110) is used to identify the rotation of the input device (120) according to N-1 differential components, each of the N-1 differential components is a differential component of the pressure signals detected by two adjacent pressure sensors (514), and N is an integer greater than 1.

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