Dual-mode touch device and dual-mode touch method

Abstract

The present invention discloses a dual-mode touch device and a dual-mode touch method. The dual-mode touch device includes the following features. A plurality of first sensing elements receive a first signal and generate a first signal group. A first processing unit calculates a first coordinate based on the first signal group. A plurality of second sensing elements receive the first signal and generate a second signal group. A second processing unit calculates a second coordinate based on the second signal group. After a first time has passed, a plurality of second sensing elements receive a second signal and generate a third signal group. The second processing unit calculates a third coordinate based on the third signal group, and calculates first displacement information based on the second coordinate and the third coordinate. A control module controls a cursor displayed by a display element based on the first coordinate or the first displacement information.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a touch control device and a touch control method, and in particular to a dual-mode touch control device and a dual-mode touch control method capable of providing a touch pen with two touch control modes. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology, people are pursuing higher performance and high-standard visual enjoyment of electronic products, so as to enrich and better product experience. For example, a notebook computer with touch screen function is equipped with a stylus pen, which allows users to input by touching the screen with the stylus pen in addition to keyboard input.

[0003] However, the touchpad of a notebook computer is still at the stage where it can only be operated by fingers.

[0004] Therefore, how to overcome the above-mentioned defects through improvement of structural design has become one of the important issues to be solved in this field. Summary of the invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a dual-mode touch device and a dual-mode touch method in view of the deficiencies in the prior art.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, one of the technical solutions adopted by the present invention is to provide a dual-mode touch device, including a host module. The host module includes a first body unit, a second body unit, a first touch unit, a first processing unit, a second touch unit, a second processing unit and a control module. The second body unit is movably connected to the first body unit. The first touch unit is arranged on the first body unit, and the first touch unit includes a plurality of first sensor elements arranged in a first detection area, wherein the plurality of first sensor elements are configured to receive a first signal and generate a first signal group. The first processing unit is electrically connected to the plurality of first sensor elements, and the first processing unit is configured to calculate and obtain a first coordinate according to the first signal group. The second touch unit is arranged on the second body unit, and the second touch unit includes a plurality of second sensor elements arranged in a second detection area, wherein the plurality of second sensor elements are configured to receive the first signal and generate a second signal group. The second processing unit is electrically connected to the plurality of second sensor elements, and the second processing unit is configured to calculate and obtain a second coordinate according to the second signal group. The control module is electrically connected to the first processing unit and the second processing unit. wherein, after a first time has passed, a plurality of the second sensing elements located in the second detection area receive the second signal and generate a third signal group; wherein the second processing unit is configured to calculate a third coordinate according to the third signal group, and the second processing unit calculates first displacement information according to the second coordinate and the third coordinate; wherein the control module is configured to control a cursor displayed by a display element according to the first coordinate or the first displacement information.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, another technical solution adopted by the present invention is to provide a dual-mode touch method, comprising the following steps: sending a first signal toward a first detection area or a second detection area through a stylus module; receiving the first signal and generating a first signal group through a plurality of first sensing elements located in the first detection area, or receiving the first signal and generating a second signal group through a plurality of second sensing elements located in the second detection area; in response to the generated first signal group, configuring a first processing unit to calculate and obtain a first coordinate according to the first signal group; in response to the generated second signal group, configuring a second processing unit to calculate and obtain a second coordinate according to the second signal group; after a first time, sending a second signal toward the second detection area through the stylus module; receiving the second signal and generating a third signal group through a plurality of second sensing elements located in the second detection area; in response to the generated third signal group, configuring the second processing unit to calculate and obtain a third coordinate according to the third signal group; configuring the second processing unit to calculate a first displacement information according to the second coordinate and the third coordinate; and configuring a control module to control a cursor displayed by a display element according to the first coordinate or the first displacement information.

[0008] One of the beneficial effects of the present invention is that the dual-mode touch device provided by the present invention can be realized by "the first touch unit includes a plurality of first sensor elements arranged in a first detection area, wherein the plurality of first sensor elements are configured to receive a first signal and generate a first signal group. The first processing unit is electrically connected to the plurality of first sensor elements, and the first processing unit is configured to calculate and obtain a first coordinate according to the first signal group. The second touch unit is arranged on the second body unit, and the second touch unit includes a plurality of second sensor elements arranged in a second detection area, wherein the plurality of second sensor elements are configured to receive the first signal and generate a second signal group. The second processing unit is electrically connected to the plurality of second sensor elements sensing element, and the second processing unit is configured to calculate the second coordinate according to the second signal group. The control module is electrically connected to the first processing unit and the second processing unit. Wherein, after the first time, the plurality of second sensing elements located in the second detection area receive the second signal and generate a third signal group; wherein, the second processing unit is configured to calculate the third coordinate according to the third signal group, and the second processing unit calculates the first displacement information according to the second coordinate and the third coordinate. Wherein, the control module is configured to control the cursor displayed by the display element according to the first coordinate or the first displacement information” technical solution, so as to provide two touch modes of the stylus.

[0009] Another beneficial effect of the present invention is that the dual-mode touch method provided by the present invention can provide two touch modes of the stylus through the technical solution of "sending a first signal toward the first detection area or the second detection area through the stylus module; receiving the first signal and generating a first signal group through a plurality of first sensor elements located in the first detection area, or receiving the first signal and generating a second signal group through a plurality of second sensor elements located in the second detection area; in response to generating the first signal group, configuring the first processing unit to calculate and obtain a first coordinate according to the first signal group; in response to generating the second signal group, configuring the second processing unit to calculate and obtain a second coordinate according to the second signal group; after a first time, sending a second signal toward the second detection area through the stylus module; receiving the second signal and generating a third signal group through a plurality of second sensor elements located in the second detection area; in response to generating the third signal group, configuring the second processing unit to calculate and obtain a three-coordinate according to the third signal group; configuring the second processing unit to calculate and obtain a first displacement information according to the second coordinate and the third coordinate; and configuring the control module to control the cursor displayed by the display element according to the first coordinate or the first displacement information".

[0010] To further understand the features and technical contents of the present invention, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of the present invention. However, the drawings provided are only for reference and description and are not intended to limit the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 FIG. 4 is a flow chart of a dual-mode touch method according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a dual-mode touch device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a dual-mode touch device in a first operation according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a first usage state of a second operation of the dual-mode touch device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of a second usage state of a second operation of the dual-mode touch device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 6 FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a dual-mode touch device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 7FIG. 4 is a flow chart of a dual-mode touch method according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 8 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a dual-mode touch device in use according to a second embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The following is an explanation of the implementation methods of the "dual-mode touch device and dual-mode touch method" disclosed in the present invention through specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification. The present invention can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be modified and changed in various ways based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the concept of the present invention. In addition, the drawings of the present invention are only simple schematic illustrations and are not depicted according to actual sizes. It is stated in advance. The following implementation methods will further explain the relevant technical contents of the present invention in detail, but the disclosed contents are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] It should be understood that, although the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. may be used herein to describe various components or signals, these components or signals should not be limited by these terms. These terms are mainly used to distinguish one component from another component, or one signal from another signal. In addition, the term "or" used herein may include any one or more combinations of the associated listed items depending on the actual situation.

[0021] First embodiment

[0022] See also Figures 1 to 6 , which are respectively a flow chart of a dual-mode touch control method according to a first embodiment of the present invention, a schematic diagram of a dual-mode touch control device, a schematic diagram of a first operation of a dual-mode touch control device, a schematic diagram of a first operation of a dual-mode touch control device, a schematic diagram of a second operation of a dual-mode touch control device, a schematic diagram of a second operation of a dual-mode touch control device, and a functional block diagram of a dual-mode touch control device. As shown in the figure, a first embodiment of the present invention provides a dual-mode touch control method, which includes at least the following steps:

[0023] First, cooperate Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the stylus module 3 sends a first signal toward the first detection area S1 or the second detection area S2 (ie, step S100). Figures 1 to 6As shown, the dual-mode touch device Z provided by the present invention includes a host module 1, and the host module 1 can be a general notebook computer. The host module 1 may include a first body unit 10, a second body unit 11, a first touch unit 12, a first processing unit 13, a second touch unit 14, a second processing unit 15 and a control module 16. Further, the first body unit 10 may be an upper cover structure, and the second body unit 11 may be a lower base structure, but not limited thereto. The first body unit 10 may have a display element 100, and the display element 100 has a first detection area S1; wherein the display element 100 may be a display. The first processing unit 13 is electrically connected to the display element 100, and the first processing unit 13 may be disposed in the first body unit 10 or the second body unit 11; wherein the first processing unit 13 may be a circuit board or processor with processing and control functions, but not limited thereto. The second body unit 11 can be movably connected to the first body unit 10, and the second body unit 11 can have a touch pressure element 110, and the touch pressure element 110 has a second detection area S2; wherein the touch pressure element 110 can be a touch pad. The second processing unit 15 is electrically connected to the touch pressure element 110, and the second processing unit 15 can be set in the first body unit 10 or the second body unit 11; wherein the second processing unit 15 can be a circuit board or a processor with processing and control functions, but is not limited thereto.

[0024] Furthermore, with Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the dual-mode touch device Z of the present invention can be used together with the stylus module 3, or the dual-mode touch device Z of the present invention can further include the stylus module 3. Wherein, the stylus module 3 can be a general active capacitive stylus, but it is not limited thereto. The dual-mode touch device Z of the present invention can also be used in conjunction with other types of capacitive styluses. The stylus module 2 can include a pen body unit 30, a transceiver unit 31, and a third processing unit 32. The pen body unit 30 can have a contact portion 300; wherein the pen body unit 30 can be the main structure of the stylus, the contact portion 300 can be the tip of the stylus (or the writing end), and the contact portion 300 can be a conductive material. The transceiver unit 31 is electrically connected to the contact portion 300; wherein the transceiver unit 31 can be a signal transmitting module with receiving and transmitting functions, but it is not limited thereto. The third processing unit 32 is electrically connected to the transceiver unit 31, and the third processing unit 32 can be a circuit board with processing and control functions, but it is not limited thereto. The stylus module 3 may further include a battery (not shown in the figure) that can be repeatedly charged and discharged.

[0025] Therefore, with Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, when the user brings the contact portion 300 of the stylus module 3 close to or contacts the display element 100, or brings the contact portion 300 of the stylus module 3 close to or contacts the touch-pressure element 110, the third processing unit 32 can control the transceiver unit 31 to send a first signal toward the first detection area S1 or the second detection area S2.

[0026] Next, the first sensing elements 120 located in the first detection area S1 receive the first signal and generate a first signal group (ie, step S102). Figures 1 to 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the first touch control unit 12 is disposed on the first body unit 10, and is electrically connected to the first processing unit 13 and includes a plurality of first sensor elements 120 disposed in the first detection area S1. The first touch control unit 13 is preferably configured together with the display element 100, and the plurality of first sensor elements 120 can be configured in the display element 100, and the display element 100 corresponds to the first detection area S1 (that is, the first detection area S1 can be equal to the display area of ​​the display element 100); that is, the first touch control unit 13 and the display element 100 form a touch display. Therefore, when the transceiver unit 31 of the stylus module 3 faces the first detection area S1, a portion of the plurality of first sensor elements 130 will receive the first signal and generate a first signal group.

[0027] Next, in response to the generated first signal group, the first processing unit 13 is configured to calculate and obtain the first coordinate according to the first signal group (ie, step S104). Figures 1 to 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the first processing unit 13 can receive the first signal group output by the plurality of first sensor elements 130 and generate a first coordinate accordingly; wherein the first coordinate can be information of an absolute coordinate.

[0028] Next, the control module 16 is configured to control a cursor C displayed by the display element 100 according to the first coordinate (ie, step S106). Figures 1 to 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the control module 16 can be electrically connected to the first processing unit 13 and the second processing unit 15; wherein the control module 16 can be a circuit board or a central processing unit with processing and control functions, but is not limited thereto. After receiving the first coordinate transmitted by the first processing unit 13, the control module 16 can drive the cursor C displayed by the display element 100 to move to the position where the contact portion 300 approaches or touches the display element 100 according to the information contained in the first coordinate.

[0029] In addition, following the above step S100, a plurality of second sensing elements 140 located in the second detection area S2 receive the first signal and generate a second signal group (ie, step S108). Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the second touch unit 14 is disposed on the second body unit 11, and is electrically connected to the second processing unit 15 and includes a plurality of second sensor elements 140 disposed in the second detection area S2. The plurality of second sensor elements 140 may preferably be configured together with the touch pressure element 110; that is, the plurality of second sensor elements 140 may be configured in the touch pressure element 110, and the touch pressure element 110 corresponds to the second detection area S2 (that is, the second detection area S2 may be equal to the touch pressure area of ​​the touch pressure element 110). Therefore, when the transceiver unit 31 of the stylus module 3 faces the second detection area S2, a portion of the second sensor elements 140 in the plurality of second sensor elements 140 will receive the first signal and generate a second signal group.

[0030] Next, in response to the generated second signal group, the second processing unit 15 is configured to calculate and obtain the second coordinate according to the second signal group (ie, step S110). Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the second processing unit 15 can receive the second signal group output by the plurality of second sensor elements 140 and generate a second coordinate accordingly; wherein the second coordinate can be information of an absolute coordinate.

[0031] Then, after the first time has passed, the stylus module 3 sends a second signal toward the second detection area S2 (ie, step S112). Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the third processing unit 32 can control the transceiver unit 31 to continuously send out signals. Therefore, when the stylus pen module 3 continues to approach or contact the touch-pressure element 110, the third processing unit 32 can control the transceiver unit 31 to send out a second signal toward the second detection area S2. The time point at which the second sensor element 140 receives the second signal and the time point at which the second sensor element 140 receives the first signal may be separated by a first time; the first time may be several milliseconds, but is not limited thereto.

[0032] Next, the second sensing elements 140 located in the second detection area S2 receive the second signal and generate a third signal group (ie, step S114). Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 6As shown, a portion of the second sensor elements 140 in the second detection area S2 may receive the second signal sent by the transceiver unit 31 and generate a third signal group.

[0033] Next, in response to the generated third signal group, the second processing unit 15 is configured to calculate and obtain the third coordinate according to the third signal group (ie, step S116). Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the second processing unit 15 receives the third signal group output by the plurality of second sensor elements 140 and generates a third coordinate accordingly; wherein the third coordinate may be information of an absolute coordinate.

[0034] Next, the second processing unit 15 is configured to calculate the first displacement information according to the second coordinate and the third coordinate (ie, step S118). Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 6 As shown, after generating the third coordinate, the second processing unit 15 can calculate the difference between the third coordinate and the second coordinate, and generate the first displacement information accordingly. The first displacement information can include the displacement amount of the first axis and the displacement amount of the second axis, the first axis can be the X axis, and the second axis can be the Y axis, but it is not limited thereto.

[0035] Finally, the configuration control module 16 controls the cursor C displayed by the display element 100 according to the first displacement information (ie, step S120). Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 6 As shown, after receiving the first displacement information transmitted by the second processing unit 15 , the control module 16 can drive the cursor C displayed by the display element 100 to stay or move according to the displacement amount related information contained in the first displacement information.

[0036] Further, with Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 6 As shown, when the stylus module 3 continues to approach or contact the touch-pressure element 110, and the third processing unit 32 controls the transceiver unit 31 to send multiple signals toward the second detection area S2, the multiple second sensor elements 140 in the second detection area S2 can receive the multiple signals and generate multiple signal groups accordingly. Then, the second processing unit 15 can receive the multiple signal groups in sequence and generate multiple coordinates in sequence. Next, the second processing unit 15 can calculate multiple displacement information based on the multiple coordinates and output them to the control module 16, so that the control module 16 drives the cursor C displayed by the display element 100 to move (such as Figure 5 shown).

[0037] In addition, when the first time is less than or equal to the preset time, the second processing unit 15 calculates the first displacement information according to the second coordinate and the third coordinate; wherein, when the first time is greater than the preset time, the second processing unit 15 does not calculate the first displacement information. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 6 As shown, when the stylus module 3 continues to approach or contact the touch-pressure element 110, the first time interval between the time point when the second sensor element 140 receives the second signal and the time point when the first signal is received will meet or be within a preset time (for example, a few milliseconds, but not limited thereto). When the stylus module 3 moves away from the touch-pressure element 110 and then approaches or contacts the touch-pressure element 110 again (i.e., the user takes the stylus module 3 away and then approaches or contacts the touch-pressure element 110 again), the first time interval between the time point when the second sensor element 140 receives the second signal and the time point when the first signal is received will be greater than the preset time; at this time, the second processing unit 15 does not calculate the first displacement information, that is, the second processing unit 15 does not calculate the difference between the third coordinate and the second coordinate.

[0038] In another embodiment, at least one first sensor element 120 in a portion of the first sensor elements 120 located in the first detection area S1 sends a first sensing signal toward the stylus module 3, and at least one first sensor element 120 in another portion of the first sensor elements 120 receives the first signal; or at least one second sensor element 140 in a portion of the second sensor elements 140 located in the second detection area S2 sends a second sensing signal toward the stylus module 3, and at least one second sensor element 140 in another portion of the second sensor elements 140 receives the first signal. Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the first touch unit 12 and the first processing unit 13 of the present invention can also be configured so that the first processing unit 13 provides the first sensing signal to a portion of the first sensor element 120. Then, when the stylus module 3 approaches the display element 100, the stylus module 3 can receive the first sensing signal through the contact portion 300 and transmit it to the third processing unit 32 via the transceiver unit 31; then, the third processing unit 32 can control the transceiver unit 31 to send the first signal toward the first detection area S1, so that another portion of the first sensor element 120 can receive it. In contrast, the second touch unit 14 and the second processing unit 15 of the present invention can also be configured in the above-mentioned operation mode.

[0039] According to the above content, the first embodiment of the present invention further provides a dual-mode touch device Z, including a host module 1. The host module 1 includes a first body unit 10, a second body unit 11, a first touch unit 12, a first processing unit 13, a second touch unit 14, a second processing unit 15 and a control module 16. The second body unit 11 is movably connected to the first body unit 10. The first touch unit 12 is arranged on the first body unit 10, and the first touch unit 12 includes a plurality of first sensor elements 120 arranged in a first detection area S1, wherein the plurality of first sensor elements 120 are configured to receive a first signal and generate a first signal group. The first processing unit 13 is electrically connected to the plurality of first sensor elements 120, and the first processing unit 13 is configured to calculate and obtain a first coordinate according to the first signal group. The second touch unit 14 is arranged on the second body unit 11, and the second touch unit 14 includes a plurality of second sensor elements 140 arranged in a second detection area S2, wherein the plurality of second sensor elements 140 are configured to receive a first signal and generate a second signal group. The second processing unit 15 is electrically connected to the plurality of second sensor elements 140, and the second processing unit 15 is configured to calculate the second coordinates according to the second signal group. The control module 16 is electrically connected to the first processing unit 13 and the second processing unit 15. After the first time, the plurality of second sensor elements 140 located in the second detection area S2 receive the second signal and generate a third signal group; wherein the second processing unit 15 is configured to calculate the third coordinates according to the second signal group, and the second processing unit 15 calculates the first displacement information according to the second coordinates and the third coordinates. wherein the control module 16 controls a cursor C displayed by the display element 110 according to the first coordinates or the first displacement information.

[0040] Furthermore, the dual-mode touch device Z of the present invention further includes a stylus module 3, including a pen body unit 30, a transceiver unit 31, and a third processing unit 32. The pen body unit 30 has a contact portion 300. The transceiver unit 31 is connected to the contact portion 300. The third processing unit 32 is located in the pen body unit 30, and the third processing unit 32 is connected to the transceiver unit 31, and is configured to control the transceiver unit 31 to send a first signal.

[0041] Further, the first processing unit 13 is configured to drive at least one first sensor element 120 in a part of the first sensor elements 120 to emit a first sensing signal, and the third processing unit 32 is configured to control the transceiver unit 31 to emit a first signal in response to receiving the first sensing signal via the transceiver unit 31, and at least one first sensor element 120 in another part of the first sensor elements 120 receives the first signal; wherein, the second processing unit 15 is configured to drive at least one second sensor element 140 in a part of the second sensor elements 140 to emit a second sensing signal, and the third processing unit 32 is configured to control the transceiver unit 31 to emit a first signal in response to receiving the second sensing signal via the transceiver unit 31, and at least one second sensor element 140 in another part of the second sensor elements 140 receives the first signal.

[0042] Furthermore, the host module 1 also includes an input unit 17, which is arranged on the second main body unit 11, the input unit 17 is adjacent to the second touch unit 14, and the input unit 17 is connected to the first processing unit 13; wherein, the host module 1 also includes a storage unit 18, the storage unit 18 is located in the second main body unit 11, and the storage unit 18 is connected to the first processing unit 13; wherein, the host module 1 also includes a power supply unit 19, the power supply unit 19 is located in the second main body unit 11, and the power supply unit 19 is connected to the first processing unit 13.

[0043] Second embodiment

[0044] See also Figure 7 and Figure 8 , respectively, are a flow chart of a dual-mode touch method according to a second embodiment of the present invention and a schematic diagram of a dual-mode touch device in use, and please refer to both. Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the figure, the dual-mode touch control method provided by the present invention may also include the following steps:

[0045] First, an object B contacts the second detection area S2 (i.e., step S200). Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the user can directly contact the touch-pressure element 110 with any part of the body (a finger is used as an example in this embodiment, but not limited thereto) to operate the cursor C.

[0046] Next, the electrical property changes in the second detection area S2 are detected by a plurality of second sensing elements 140 located in the second detection area S2, and a fourth signal group is generated (ie, step S202). Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, when the user's finger contacts the touch-pressure element 110 , the plurality of second sensing elements 140 can detect the change in the electrical property in the second detection area S2 and generate a fourth signal group.

[0047] Next, cooperate Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in response to generating the fourth signal group, the second processing unit 15 is configured to calculate and obtain the fourth coordinate according to the fourth signal group (ie step S204). The fourth coordinate may be information of the absolute coordinate.

[0048] Then, after a second time, the object B contacts the second detection area S2 (ie, step S206). Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, when the user's finger continues to contact the touch-pressure element 110, the second sensor element 140 can detect changes in the electrical properties in the second detection area S2 and generate a fifth signal group; wherein the time point when the second sensor element 140 detects the first electrical property change in the second detection area S2 and the time point when the second electrical property change is detected may be separated by a second time; wherein the second time may be several milliseconds, but is not limited to this.

[0049] Next, cooperate Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the electrical property changes in the second detection area S2 are detected by a plurality of second sensing elements 140 located in the second detection area S2, and a fifth signal group is generated (ie, step S208).

[0050] Next, cooperate Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in response to generating the fifth signal group, the second processing unit 15 is configured to calculate and obtain the fifth coordinate according to the fifth signal group (ie step S210). The fifth coordinate may be information of an absolute coordinate.

[0051] Next, the second processing unit 15 is configured to calculate the second displacement information according to the fourth coordinate and the fifth coordinate (ie, step S212). Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, after generating the fifth coordinate, the second processing unit 15 can calculate the difference between the fifth coordinate and the fourth coordinate, and generate the second displacement information accordingly. The second displacement information can include the displacement amount of the first axis and the displacement amount of the second axis, the first axis can be the X axis, and the second axis can be the Y axis, but it is not limited thereto.

[0052] Finally, the configuration control module 16 controls the cursor C displayed by the display element according to the second displacement information (ie, step S214). Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, after receiving the second displacement information transmitted by the second processing unit 15 , the control module 16 can drive the cursor C displayed by the display element 100 to stay or move according to the displacement amount related information contained in the second displacement information.

[0053] It is worth noting that in the above-mentioned embodiments, the second touch unit 14 of the dual-mode touch device Z of the present invention can be controlled by the second processing unit 15 or the control module 16 to switch to the first mode or the second mode in turn. For example, the second processing unit 15 or the control module 16 can drive the second touch unit 14 to switch from the first mode to the second mode, and then drive the second touch unit 14 to switch from the second mode to the first mode. The second touch unit 14 can be maintained in each mode for several milliseconds, but is not limited thereto. In contrast, the first touch unit 12 can also be controlled by the first processing unit 13 or the control module 16 to switch to the first mode or the second mode in turn, which will not be specifically explained here.

[0054] Specifically, when the second touch unit 14 is in the first mode, the plurality of second sensor elements 140 may be used to receive signals sent by the stylus module 3. When the second touch unit 14 is switched from the first mode to the second mode, a portion of the plurality of second sensor elements 140 may send signals, and another portion of the second sensor elements 140 may be used to receive signals.

[0055] Therefore, when the user Figure 7 During the process (i.e., step S200 to step S214), when the second touch unit 14 is switched to the first mode and a portion of the second sensor elements 140 receive a signal from the stylus module 3, the second processing unit 15 or the control module 16 may immediately stop executing Figure 7 process, to carry out Figure 1 The process in (for example, the second processing unit 15 or the control module 16 can identify the signal received by the second sensor element 140 from the stylus module 3 as step S100, and continue to execute the process after step S100).

[0056] In addition, the first touch unit 12 of the dual-mode touch device Z of the present invention can also be used to detect biological touch, and perform a process similar to step S100 to step S106. Moreover, when the user operates the dual-mode touch device Z by touching the display element 100 with a finger, when the first touch unit 12 is switched to the first mode and a part of the first sensor elements 120 receive a signal sent by the stylus module 3, the first processing unit 13 or the control module 16 also performs a similar method as described above, that is, immediately stops the biological touch operation process and switches to the stylus touch operation process.

[0057] However, the examples given in the above embodiments are only feasible embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0058] Advantageous Effects of Embodiments

[0059] One of the beneficial effects of the present invention is that the dual-mode touch device Z provided by the present invention can be realized by “the first touch unit 12 includes a plurality of first sensor elements 120 disposed in the first detection area S1, wherein the plurality of first sensor elements 120 are configured to receive a first signal and generate a first signal group. The first processing unit 13 is electrically connected to the plurality of first sensor elements 120, and the first processing unit 13 is configured to calculate and obtain a first coordinate according to the first signal group. The second touch unit 14 is disposed on the second body unit 11, and the second touch unit 14 includes a plurality of second sensor elements 140 disposed in the second detection area S2, wherein the plurality of second sensor elements 140 are configured to receive a first signal and generate a second signal group. The second processing unit 15 A plurality of second sensing elements 140 are electrically connected, and the second processing unit 15 is configured to calculate and obtain the second coordinates according to the second signal group. The control module 16 is electrically connected to the first processing unit 13 and the second processing unit 15. Wherein, after the first time has passed, the plurality of second sensing elements 140 located in the second detection area S2 receive the second signal and generate a third signal group; wherein, the second processing unit 15 is configured to calculate and obtain the third coordinates according to the third signal group, and the second processing unit 15 calculates and obtains the first displacement information according to the second coordinates and the third coordinates. Wherein, the control module 16 is configured to control the technical solution of the cursor C" displayed by the display element 100 according to the first coordinates or the first displacement information, so as to provide the stylus with two touch modes.

[0060] Another beneficial effect of the present invention is that the dual-mode touch method provided by the present invention can be achieved by "sending a first signal toward the first detection area S1 or the second detection area S2 through a stylus module 3; receiving the first signal and generating a first signal group through a plurality of first sensor elements 120 located in the first detection area S1, or receiving the first signal and generating a second signal group through a plurality of second sensor elements 140 located in the second detection area S2; in response to the generated first signal group, configuring the first processing unit 13 to calculate and obtain the first coordinate according to the first signal group; in response to the generated second signal group, configuring the second processing unit 15 to calculate and obtain the first coordinate according to the second signal group The invention discloses a technical scheme of calculating a second coordinate by calculating a signal group; after a first time, sending a second signal toward a second detection area S2 through a stylus module 3; receiving the second signal and generating a third signal group through a plurality of second sensing elements 140 located in the second detection area S2; in response to the generated third signal group, configuring a second processing unit 15 to calculate a third coordinate according to the third signal group; configuring the second processing unit 15 to calculate a first displacement information according to the second coordinate and the third coordinate; and configuring a control module 16 to control a cursor C" displayed by a display element 100 according to the first coordinate or the first displacement information, so as to provide the stylus with two touch modes.

[0061] Furthermore, the dual-mode touch device Z and the dual-mode touch method provided by the present invention can provide the stylus module 3 with two touch modes to operate the host module 1, one of which is to operate the host module 1 in an absolute coordinate manner (such as Figure 3 ), and the other is to operate the host module 1 in a relative coordinate manner (as shown Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown).

[0062] The contents disclosed above are only preferred feasible embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the claims of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent technical changes made using the contents of the present invention description and drawings are included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dual-mode touch device, characterized in that: include: Host module, including: A first body unit having a display element; a second body unit, the second body unit being movably connected to the first body unit; A first touch control unit, wherein the first touch control unit is disposed on the first body unit, and the first touch control unit includes a plurality of first sensing elements disposed in a first detection area, wherein the plurality of first sensing elements are configured to receive a first signal and generate a first signal group; A first processing unit, the first processing unit is electrically connected to the plurality of first sensing elements, and the first processing unit is configured to obtain a first coordinate by calculation according to the first signal group; a second touch control unit, the second touch control unit being disposed on the second body unit, the second touch control unit comprising a plurality of second sensing elements disposed in a second detection area, wherein the plurality of second sensing elements are configured to receive the first signal and generate a second signal group; a second processing unit, the second processing unit being electrically connected to the plurality of second sensing elements, the second processing unit being configured to obtain a second coordinate by calculation according to the second signal group; and a control module, the control module being electrically connected to the first processing unit and the second processing unit; wherein, after a first time has passed, a plurality of the second sensing elements located in the second detection area receive the second signal and generate a third signal group; wherein the second processing unit is configured to obtain a third coordinate by calculation according to the third signal group, and the second processing unit obtains the first displacement information by calculation according to the second coordinate and the third coordinate; The control module is configured to control a cursor displayed by the display element according to the first coordinate or the first displacement information.

2. The dual-mode touch device according to claim 1, wherein: The dual-mode touch device further includes a stylus module, and the stylus module includes: A pen body unit, wherein the pen body unit has a contact portion; a transceiver unit connected to the contact portion; and A third processing unit is located in the pen body unit, and the third processing unit is connected to the transceiver unit and is configured to control the transceiver unit to send the first signal.

3. The dual-mode touch device according to claim 2, wherein: The first processing unit is configured to drive at least one of a part of the first sensor elements to emit a first sensing signal, and the third processing unit is configured to control the transceiver unit to emit the first signal in response to receiving the first sensing signal via the transceiver unit, and at least one of another part of the first sensor elements to receive the first signal; wherein the second processing unit is configured to drive at least one of a part of the second sensor elements to emit a second sensing signal, and the third processing unit is configured to control the transceiver unit to emit the first signal in response to receiving the second sensing signal via the transceiver unit, and at least one of another part of the second sensor elements to receive the first signal.

4. The dual-mode touch device according to claim 1, wherein: The host module also includes an input unit, which is arranged on the second body unit, the input unit is adjacent to the second touch unit, and the input unit is connected to the first processing unit; wherein, the host module also includes a storage unit, the storage unit is located in the second body unit, and the storage unit is connected to the first processing unit; wherein, the host module also includes a power supply unit, the power supply unit is located in the second body unit, and the power supply unit is connected to the first processing unit.

5. The dual-mode touch device according to claim 1, wherein: When the first time is less than or equal to the preset time, the second processing unit calculates the first displacement information based on the second coordinate and the third coordinate; wherein, when the first time is greater than the preset time, the second processing unit does not calculate the first displacement information; wherein, the first displacement information includes the displacement amount in the first axis and the displacement amount in the second axis.

6. A dual-mode touch control method, applied to the dual-mode touch control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Sending a first signal toward the first detection area or the second detection area through the stylus module; receiving the first signal and generating a first signal group through a plurality of first sensing elements located in the first detection area, or receiving the first signal and generating a second signal group through a plurality of second sensing elements located in the second detection area; In response to the generated first signal group, configuring a first processing unit to obtain a first coordinate by calculation according to the first signal group; In response to the generated second signal group, configuring a second processing unit to obtain a second coordinate by calculation according to the second signal group; After a first time, a second signal is sent toward the second detection area through the stylus module; Receiving the second signal and generating a third signal group by a plurality of the second sensing elements located in the second detection area; In response to the generated third signal group, configuring the second processing unit to obtain a third coordinate by calculation according to the third signal group; configuring the second processing unit to obtain first displacement information by calculation according to the second coordinate and the third coordinate; as well as The control module is configured to control a cursor displayed by a display element according to the first coordinate or the first displacement information.

7. The dual-mode touch control method according to claim 6, characterized in that: The dual-mode touch control method further comprises the following steps: contacting the second detection area with an object; Detecting electrical property changes in the second detection area by a plurality of the second sensing elements located in the second detection area, and generating a fourth signal group; In response to the generated fourth signal group, configuring the second processing unit to obtain a fourth coordinate by calculation according to the fourth signal group; After a second time, the object contacts the second detection area; Detecting electrical property changes in the second detection area by a plurality of the second sensing elements located in the second detection area, and generating a fifth signal group; In response to the generated fifth signal group, configuring the second processing unit to obtain a fifth coordinate by calculation according to the fifth signal group; configuring the second processing unit to calculate second displacement information according to the fourth coordinate and the fifth coordinate; and The control module is configured to control the cursor displayed by the display element according to the second displacement information.

8. The dual-mode touch control method according to claim 7, characterized in that: At least one of the first sensor elements in a portion of the first detection area sends a first sensing signal toward the stylus module, and at least one of the other portion of the first sensor elements receives the first signal; or, at least one of the second sensor elements in a portion of the second detection area sends a second sensing signal toward the stylus module, and at least one of the other portion of the second sensor elements receives the first signal.

9. The dual-mode touch control method according to claim 6, characterized in that: When the first time is less than or equal to a preset time, the second processing unit calculates the first displacement information according to the second coordinate and the third coordinate; wherein, when the first time is greater than the preset time, the second processing unit does not calculate the first displacement information.

10. The dual-mode touch control method according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first displacement information includes a displacement amount in a first axial direction and a displacement amount in a second axial direction.

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