Adapter modules and devices compatible with multiple electronic components

Abstract

This disclosure provides an adapter module and a device adaptable to multiple electronic components. The adapter module is used to couple the device adaptable to multiple electronic components to a target electronic component among the multiple electronic components. A first limiting member is arranged on a first surface of the device. A second limiting member is arranged on a second surface of the adapter module. When the first limiting member and the second limiting member are coupled, the device and the adapter module are in a locked state. When the first limiting member and the second limiting member are separated, the device and the adapter module are in a free state. The adapter module is configured to: when the adapter module is coupled to the device and the target electronic component, transmit configuration information of the target electronic component to the device, so that the device determines a target code file adapted to the target electronic component based on the configuration information and controls the operation of the target electronic component by executing the target code file.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of this disclosure relate to the field of electronic technology, and more specifically, to adapter modules and devices adaptable to multiple electronic components. Background Technology

[0002] With the widespread use of electronic products, most households are equipped with a large number of them. These electronic products are diverse in type and function, such as portable power banks with lighting functions, portable power banks with wireless charging functions, handheld wireless air pumps, handheld lights, handheld disinfectant spray guns, electric screwdrivers, handheld gas detectors, and cordless car vacuum cleaners. These electronic products may have modules with similar functions, such as main control modules, display modules, key control modules, and power supply modules. The main control module stores code files, which can be executed to control the operation of other modules in the electronic product, such as controlling the display module to display the operating results of the electronic product. The key control module may include buttons to receive user operation commands for the electronic product, enabling the main control module to control the corresponding operation of the electronic product based on the operation commands. The power supply module is used to provide the power required for the operation of the electronic product. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The embodiments described herein provide an adapter module, a device adaptable to multiple electronic components, electronic components, and electronic products with replaceable electronic components.

[0004] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, a switching module is provided. This switching module is used to couple a device adaptable to multiple electronic components to a target electronic component among the multiple electronic components. A first limiting member is arranged on a first surface of the device. A second limiting member is arranged on a second surface of the switching module. When the first limiting member and the second limiting member are coupled, the device and the switching module are in a locked state. When the first limiting member and the second limiting member are separated, the device and the switching module are in a free state. The switching module is configured to: when the switching module is coupled to the device and the target electronic component, transmit configuration information of the target electronic component to the device, so that the device determines a target code file adapted to the target electronic component based on the configuration information and controls the operation of the target electronic component by executing the target code file.

[0005] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the adapter module further includes a first cover, a second cover, and an intermediate member. A second limiting member is fixed to the front surface of the intermediate member. The intermediate member is disposed in the gap between the first cover and the second cover and is rotatable. A first through hole is provided on the front surface of the first cover, and the second limiting member passes through the first through hole to be exposed on a second surface of the adapter module.

[0006] In some embodiments of this disclosure, at least one handle component for rotating the intermediate component is arranged on the side of the intermediate component. A first cover and a second cover together form at least one second through-hole on at least one side of the adapter module. The at least one handle component passes through a corresponding second through-hole in the at least one second through-hole to be exposed on the corresponding side of the adapter module.

[0007] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the front side of the intermediate component has a third through-hole. The front side of the second cover has a protrusion on which a plurality of second input / output interfaces are arranged. The protrusion passes through the third through-hole so that the plurality of second input / output interfaces are exposed on the second surface of the adapter module.

[0008] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the adapter module further includes at least one first input / output interface located on a third surface of the adapter module. At least one third input / output interface is disposed on a fourth surface of the target electronic component. When the adapter module and the target electronic component are in a locked state, the at least one third input / output interface is correspondingly coupled to the at least one first input / output interface.

[0009] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, an apparatus adaptable to multiple electronic components is provided. The apparatus includes a control module and a first limiting member located on a first surface of the apparatus. The apparatus is coupled to a target electronic component via an adapter module adapted to that target electronic component among the multiple electronic components. A second limiting member is arranged on a second surface of the adapter module. When the first limiting member and the second limiting member are coupled, the apparatus and the adapter module are in a locked state, and the control module is coupled to the adapter module. When the first limiting member and the second limiting member are separated, the apparatus and the adapter module are in a free state. The control module is configured to: when the control module is coupled to the target electronic component via the adapter module, obtain configuration information of the target electronic component from the target electronic component, determine a target code file adapted to the target electronic component based on the obtained configuration information, and control the operation of the target electronic component by executing the target code file.

[0010] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the apparatus further includes an adapter module adapted to the target electronic component.

[0011] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the first limiting member is one of a slot and a buckle, and the second limiting member is the other of a slot and a buckle. The coupling method between the first limiting member and the second limiting member is a snap-fit ​​connection.

[0012] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the first limiting member is made of a first magnetic material. The second limiting member is made of a second magnetic material. The magnetism of the first magnetic material is opposite to that of the second magnetic material. The coupling method between the first limiting member and the second limiting member is magnetic attraction.

[0013] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the device further includes a plurality of general purpose input / output (GPIO) interfaces located on a first surface of the device. These GPIO interfaces are coupled to a control module. A plurality of second input / output interfaces corresponding to at least a portion of the GPIO interfaces are arranged on a second surface of the adapter module. When the device and the adapter module are in a locked state, the at least a portion of the GPIO interfaces are correspondingly coupled to the plurality of second input / output interfaces.

[0014] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the plurality of general purpose input / output interfaces are arranged in a ring on a first surface with the center of the first surface as the center.

[0015] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the device further includes a first foolproof element located on a first surface. A second foolproof element is disposed on a second surface of the adapter module. The first foolproof element, together with the second foolproof element, is used to restrict the coupling orientation between the device and the adapter module.

[0016] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the apparatus further includes a storage module. The storage module is coupled to a control module. The storage module stores at least one code file. Each code file in the at least one code file is adapted to a corresponding electronic component among the plurality of electronic components. The control module is also configured to select a target code file from the at least one code file based on acquired configuration information.

[0017] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the apparatus further includes a communication module. The communication module is coupled to the control module. The communication module is capable of communicating with an external storage device. The external storage device stores multiple code files adapted to each of the plurality of electronic components. The control module is further configured to: if it is determined that at least one code file does not contain a target code file, retrieve a target code file from the external storage device via the communication module and store the retrieved target code file in the storage module.

[0018] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the apparatus further includes a power supply module. The power supply module is coupled to a control module. The configuration information acquired by the control module includes power supply information for the target electronic component. The control module is also configured to, when the power supply module is coupled to a switching module, control the power supply module to supply power to the target electronic component via the switching module based on the power supply information.

[0019] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the power module includes an energy storage unit, a charging circuit, and a discharging circuit. The control module is further configured to: control the power module to store power supplied by the external power source in the energy storage unit via the charging circuit when the power module is coupled to an external power source; and control the power module to supply power from the energy storage unit to the external device to be charged via the discharging circuit when the power module is coupled to an external device to be charged.

[0020] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the control module is also configured to configure the operating parameters of a plurality of general-purpose input / output interfaces based on the acquired configuration information.

[0021] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the adapter module includes at least one first input / output interface for coupling to a target electronic component and a plurality of second input / output interfaces for coupling to the plurality of general-purpose input / output interfaces. The at least one first input / output interface is directly coupled to a corresponding second input / output interface among the plurality of second input / output interfaces. The control module is further configured to: read electrical signals from the at least one first input / output interface through one or more of the plurality of general-purpose input / output interfaces; determine identification information of the coupled target electronic component based on the read electrical signals; and determine configuration information of the target electronic component based on the identification information.

[0022] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the adapter module includes at least one first input / output interface for coupling to a target electronic component and a plurality of second input / output interfaces for coupling to the plurality of general-purpose input / output interfaces, wherein the at least one first input / output interface is directly coupled to a corresponding second input / output interface among the plurality of second input / output interfaces. The control module is further configured to communicate with the target electronic component via one or more of the plurality of general-purpose input / output interfaces through one or more of the at least one first input / output interface to obtain configuration information of the target electronic component.

[0023] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the apparatus further includes one or more modules selected from the following: a display module and a keying module. These one or more modules are coupled to a control module. The control module is further configured to control or configure the one or more modules based on acquired configuration information.

[0024] According to a third aspect of this disclosure, an electronic component is provided. This electronic component is coupled to a device adaptable to multiple electronic components via a mating adapter module. The housing of the electronic component is capable of accommodating a portion of the housing of the adapter module to lock the electronic component to the adapter module. The device includes a control module. The electronic component includes functional modules. The electronic component is configured to provide configuration information to the control module when coupled to the control module via the adapter module. The configuration information is used to guide the control module to control the operation of the electronic component.

[0025] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the configuration information includes the power supply information of the electronic component.

[0026] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic component further includes one or more modules selected from the following: a storage module, a communication module, a power supply module, a display module, and a keying module. Wherein, when the electronic component is coupled to a device, the one or more modules are coupled to a control module so that the control module can control or configure the one or more modules based on acquired configuration information.

[0027] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic component's storage module stores code files for controlling the operation of the electronic component. When the electronic component is coupled to a device, the device can read the code files stored in the electronic component's storage module, allowing a control module in the device to control the operation of the electronic component by executing the code files.

[0028] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the communication module of the electronic component is capable of communicating with an external storage device. The external storage device may store multiple versions of code files adapted to the electronic component. Wherein, when the electronic component is coupled to a device, the device can control the communication module of the electronic component to communicate with the external storage device to obtain a target version of the code file, and update the code file stored in the storage module with the obtained target version.

[0029] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the functional modules include one or more of the following modules: gas monitoring module, dust detection module, satellite communication module, lighting module, wireless charging module, steam sterilization module, infrared sensing module, alarm module, air pump module, tire pressure monitoring module, air purification module, vacuuming module, liquid spraying module, and screwdriver module.

[0030] According to a fourth aspect of this disclosure, an electronic product with replaceable electronic components is provided. The electronic product includes: a plurality of electronic components, a device adaptable to the plurality of electronic components, and a plurality of adapter modules respectively adapted to the plurality of electronic components. A target electronic component among the plurality of electronic components is coupled to a target adapter module among the plurality of adapter modules adapted to the target electronic component. The device includes a control module and a first limiting member located on a first surface of the device. A second limiting member is disposed on a second surface of the target adapter module. The first limiting member is coupled to the second limiting member to lock the device and the target adapter module, and the control module is coupled to the target adapter module. A housing of the target electronic component accommodates a portion of the housing of the target adapter module to lock the target electronic component and the target adapter module. The control module is configured to: acquire configuration information of the target electronic component from the target electronic component, determine a target code file adapted to the target electronic component based on the acquired configuration information, and control the operation of the target electronic component by executing the target code file. Attached Figure Description

[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings of the embodiments will be briefly described below. It should be understood that the drawings described below only relate to some embodiments of this disclosure and are not intended to limit this disclosure, wherein:

[0032] Figure 1 This is an exemplary block diagram of an electronic product with replaceable electronic components according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0033] Figure 2 This is another exemplary block diagram of an electronic product with replaceable electronic components according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0034] Figure 3 This is yet another exemplary block diagram of an electronic product with replaceable electronic components according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0035] Figure 4 This is yet another exemplary block diagram of an electronic product with replaceable electronic components according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0036] Figure 5 This is yet another exemplary block diagram of an electronic product with replaceable electronic components according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0037] Figure 6 This is an exemplary perspective view of an electronic product with replaceable electronic components according to embodiments of the present disclosure in a free state;

[0038] Figure 7 This is an exemplary split structure diagram of a device adaptable to multiple electronic components according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0039] Figure 8 This is yet another exemplary split-structure diagram of a device adaptable to multiple electronic components according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0040] Figure 9 This is an exemplary split structure diagram of the target switching module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0041] Figure 10a This is an exemplary front view of a device adaptable to multiple electronic components and a target adapter module in a locked state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0042] Figure 10b This is an exemplary front view of a device adaptable to multiple electronic components and a target adapter module in a free state according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0043] Figure 11 This is an exemplary perspective view of the target adapter module and the target electronic component in a locked state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0044] Figure 12 This is an exemplary perspective view of an electronic product with replaceable electronic components in a locked state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] In the accompanying diagram, markers with the same last two digits correspond to the same elements. It should be noted that the elements in the diagram are schematic and not drawn to scale. Detailed Implementation

[0046] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this disclosure clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are also within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0047] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) shall have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this subject matter pertains. It will be further understood that terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries shall be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the specification and in the related art, and shall not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal form unless otherwise explicitly defined herein. As used herein, statements that “connect” or “couple” two or more parts together shall mean that these parts are directly joined together or joined through one or more intermediate components. Furthermore, terms such as “first” and “second” are used only to distinguish one component (or part of a component) from another component (or another part of a component).

[0048] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as “above,” “below,” “left,” “right,” “top,” and “bottom” are used here to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or element to other devices or elements, as shown in the figures. For example, the terms “on,” “above,” “above,” “on the upper surface of,” “above,” “positioned on,” or “positioned on top of” mean that a first element, such as a first structure, exists on a second element, such as a second structure, where an intermediate element may or may not be present between the first and second elements. The term “contact” means connecting a first element, such as a first structure, and a second element, such as a second structure, where there may or may not be other elements at the interface between the two elements. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation in addition to the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is inverted, a device described as “above” or “on top of” other devices or structures will subsequently be positioned “below” or “under” other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term “above” can include both orientations of “above” and “below”. The device can also be positioned in other different ways, rotated 90 degrees, or in other orientations, and the spatial relative descriptions used here are explained accordingly.

[0049] As mentioned above, multiple electronic products may have modules with similar functions, but they cannot share modules with each other, which objectively leads to the overlap and waste of high-value modules such as main control, display, key control, and power supply.

[0050] This disclosure provides an electronic product with replaceable electronic components. The electronic product according to embodiments of this disclosure can replace multiple conventional electronic products. This electronic product avoids resource overlap and waste by sharing one or more modules that can be used by multiple conventional electronic products. In some embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic product may include: multiple electronic components, a device adaptable to the multiple electronic components, and multiple adapter modules respectively adapted to the multiple electronic components. One or more modules with overlapping functions in the multiple conventional electronic products may be included in the aforementioned device, and other modules may be included in the corresponding multiple electronic components. By combining the multiple electronic components with the device respectively, the functions of multiple conventional electronic products can be implemented respectively. In some embodiments of this disclosure, the multiple electronic components may have different functional modules. These functional modules are, for example, modules in conventional electronic products used to achieve a target function. For example, a functional module in a gas monitoring device includes a gas sensor, and a functional module in a smart light includes a light-emitting element. By combining an electronic component including a gas sensor with a device adaptable to multiple electronic components, the function of a gas monitoring device can be implemented. By combining an electronic component including a light-emitting element with a device adaptable to multiple electronic components, the function of a smart light can be implemented.

[0051] In some cases, the interfaces of the multiple electronic components may differ in type or location, making direct combination with a single device inconvenient. In some embodiments of this disclosure, multiple adapter modules, each adapted to one of the multiple electronic components, are used to couple the multiple electronic components to the device. In one example, the same adapter module may be adapted to one or more of the multiple electronic components.

[0052] In practical use, users can select a target electronic component from among the multiple electronic components as needed, couple the target electronic component to a compatible adapter module (referred to as the "target adapter module" in this context), and then couple the target electronic component to a device compatible with multiple electronic components via the target adapter module to achieve the target function. When a new function is desired, the electronic product can achieve the desired function by replacing the target electronic component and the target adapter module.

[0053] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the plurality of adapter modules can be considered as a detachable (or replaceable) part of the device. By replacing the adapter modules in the device, the device can be coupled to different electronic components to enable the electronic product to perform the desired function.

[0054] Figure 1 An exemplary block diagram of an electronic product 100 with replaceable electronic components according to embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 1In the example, multiple electronic components and multiple adapter modules are not shown; only a target electronic component 130 among the multiple electronic components and a target adapter module 120 among the multiple adapter modules are shown. Those skilled in the art will understand that the target electronic component 130 may represent any one of the multiple electronic components. The target adapter module 120 may represent an adapter module adapted to that any one of the electronic components.

[0055] like Figure 1 As shown, target electronic component 130 is coupled to target adapter module 120. Target adapter module 120 is coupled to device 110, which can accommodate multiple electronic components. Device 110 is shown as a dashed box to indicate that device 110 may or may not include target adapter module 120. The following description assumes that device 110 does not include target adapter module 120. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the operation performed by device 110 is the same regardless of whether target adapter module 120 is considered part of device 110. Similarly, Figures 2-5 The dashed box in the middle and Figure 1 The dashed boxes in the text represent the same meaning.

[0056] Because device 110 can be adapted to multiple electronic components, it needs to operate according to the electronic components it is coupled to. The operations that device 110 needs to perform differ depending on the electronic components it is coupled to. For example, if the target electronic component 130 includes a gas sensor, device 110 needs to receive data collected by the gas sensor from the target electronic component 130. If the target electronic component 130 includes a light-emitting element, device 110 needs to send a signal to the target electronic component 130 to control the light-emitting element to emit light.

[0057] In some embodiments of this disclosure, device 110 may include a control module 111 (or a main control module) for controlling device 110 to operate according to its coupled electronic components. Control module 111 may be, for example, a microcontroller unit (MCU), a real-time operating system (RTOS) platform, a smart operating system hardware platform, etc. Control module 111 can be coupled to target electronic component 130 via target adapter module 120. Control module 111 may be configured to: when control module 111 is coupled to target electronic component 130 via target adapter module 120, obtain configuration information of target electronic component 130 from target electronic component 130, determine a target code file adapted to target electronic component 130 based on the obtained configuration information, and control the operation of target electronic component by executing the target code file. Here, "target code file adapted to target electronic component" refers to code files developed or designed for target electronic component.

[0058] Despite Figure 1 Other modules included in device 110 are not shown in the example, but those skilled in the art will understand that device 110 may also include other necessary modules for operation.

[0059] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the acquired configuration information may include identification information of the target electronic component 130. The target code file adapted to the target electronic component 130 also includes this identification information. Therefore, the target code file adapted to the target electronic component 130 can be determined based on the acquired identification information.

[0060] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the acquired configuration information may also include the communication standard or protocol of the target electronic component 130, the number of interfaces, the interface location, power supply information (power supply protocol, power supply parameters, etc.), clock frequency, and other parameters that need to be known to work with the target electronic component 130.

[0061] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the target adapter module 120 may include at least one first input / output interface for coupling to the target electronic component 130, and a plurality of second input / output interfaces for coupling to the device 110. Within the target adapter module 120, the first input / output interfaces may be directly connected to corresponding second input / output interfaces, such that the target adapter module 120 provides the function of connecting the target electronic component 130 and the corresponding interfaces of the device 110. Signals transmitted between the target electronic component 130 and the device 110 are transparently transmitted within the target adapter module and are not controlled or processed by the target adapter module. Although in Figure 1 Only one interface (one line) is shown for connecting the target adapter module 120 and the target electronic component 130; however, this line is merely schematic and does not limit the number of interfaces between the target adapter module 120 and the target electronic component 130. Similarly, although in Figure 1 Only one interface (one line) for connecting the target adapter module 120 and the device 110 is shown, but this line is only schematic and does not limit the number of interfaces between the target adapter module 120 and the device 110.

[0062] In some embodiments of this disclosure, device 110 may include a plurality of general purpose input / output (GPIO) interfaces. These GPIO interfaces may be coupled to control module 111. The GPIO interfaces may be located on the same surface of device 110 to allow direct coupling with a plurality of second input / output interfaces on target adapter module 120. The second input / output interfaces may also be located on the same surface of target adapter module 120. Control module 111 is further configured to configure operating parameters of the GPIO interfaces based on acquired configuration information. In one example, the number of second input / output interfaces on target adapter module 120 may be equal to or less than the number of GPIO interfaces included in device 110. Since device 110 can accommodate multiple electronic components, and the number of interfaces required by each electronic component may differ, in some cases, a portion of the GPIO interfaces included in device 110 may be unused. This portion of the GPIO interfaces included in device 110 may be reserved for future use.

[0063] In one example, the control module 111 may also be configured to: read electrical signals from at least one first input / output interface through one or more of the plurality of general-purpose input / output interfaces; determine the identification information of the coupled target electronic component 130 based on the read electrical signals; and determine the configuration information of the target electronic component 130 based on the identification information. The input / output interface of the target electronic component 130 coupled to the first input / output interface of the target adapter module 120 may be referred to in the context as a "third input / output interface". Different electrical characteristics (e.g., voltage, current, resistance, etc.) can be read when the first input / output interface is coupled to the third input / output interface of different electronic components. In one example, an electrical characteristic mapping table (referred to in the context as a "first mapping table") may be established for the plurality of electronic components. The first mapping table reflects the correspondence between the combinations of read electrical characteristics and the identification information of the plurality of electronic components. The identification information of the target electronic component 130 corresponding to the combinations of read electrical characteristics can be found in the first mapping table. A second mapping table of the identification information and configuration information of the plurality of electronic components may be stored in the device 110. The control module 111 can look up the configuration information of the target electronic component 130 in the second mapping table based on the identification information of the target electronic component 130.

[0064] In another example, the control module 111 is further configured to communicate with the target electronic component 130 via one or more of the plurality of general purpose input / output (GPIO) interfaces through one or more of the at least one first input / output (IP) interface to obtain configuration information of the target electronic component 130. In this case, the target electronic component 130 may include a microcontroller unit (MCU). The control module 111 may communicate with the MCU of the target electronic component 130 to obtain the configuration information of the target electronic component 130. Alternatively, the target electronic component 130 may include a storage module, such as an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) or flash memory. The configuration information of the target electronic component 130 is stored in the storage module. When the target adapter module 120 is coupled to the target electronic component 130, one or more first I / O interfaces may be coupled to the output interface of the storage module. Thus, the control module 111 can read the configuration information stored in the storage module of the target electronic component 130 via one or more of the plurality of GPIO interfaces through the one or more first I / O interfaces.

[0065] exist Figure 1 In the example, target electronic component 130 includes functional module 131. Functional module 131 may be coupled to the aforementioned third input / output interface. In some embodiments of this disclosure, functional module 131 may include one or more of the following modules: gas monitoring module, dust detection module, satellite communication module, lighting module, wireless charging module, steam sterilization module, infrared sensing module, alarm module, air pump module, tire pressure monitoring module, air purification module, vacuum module, liquid spraying module, and screwdriver module.

[0066] Despite Figure 1 Other modules included in the target electronic component 130 are not shown in the example, but those skilled in the art will understand that the target electronic component 130 may also include other necessary modules for operation.

[0067] As described above, the control module 111 determines the target code file adapted to the target electronic component 130 based on the acquired configuration information. In some embodiments of this disclosure, the target code file adapted to the target electronic component 130 may be stored in the storage module of the target electronic component 130. The control module 111 may determine how to read the target code file in the storage module of the target electronic component 130 based on the acquired configuration information. In this case, the storage module of the target electronic component 130 is equivalent to an external storage device of the device 110. The control module 111 may execute the target code file in the storage module of the target electronic component 130 to control the operation of the target electronic component 130.

[0068] Alternatively, in some embodiments of this disclosure, the target code file for the target electronic component may be stored in an apparatus adaptable to multiple electronic components. The apparatus adaptable to multiple electronic components may include a storage module. The target code file for the target electronic component may be stored in this storage module. Figure 2 An exemplary block diagram of an electronic product 200 having the above arrangement is shown. Figure 2 In the example, the device 210, adaptable to multiple electronic components, includes a control module 211 and a storage module 212. The storage module 212 is coupled to the control module 211. The storage module 212 stores at least one code file. Each code file in the at least one code file adapts to a corresponding electronic component among the multiple electronic components. For example, a first code file adapts to a first electronic component, a second code file adapts to a second electronic component, a third code file adapts to a third electronic component, and so on. The control module 211 is also configured to select a target code file from the at least one code file based on acquired configuration information.

[0069] In one example, storage module 212 stores a first code file adapted to a first electronic component and a second code file adapted to a second electronic component. When the configuration information obtained by control module 211 indicates that the target electronic component is the second electronic component, control module 211 selects the second code file as the target code file.

[0070] exist Figure 2 In the example, target electronic component 230 includes functional module 231 and power module 232. Power module 232 provides power to electronic product 200. Specifically, power module 232 can be coupled to functional module 231 to provide power to functional module 231. Power module 232 can also be coupled to target adapter module 220 to provide power to target adapter module 220. Target adapter module 220 can transfer the power received from power module 232 to its coupled device 210. Therefore, in Figure 2 In the example, the target adapter module 220 and the device 210 adaptable to multiple electronic components may not have a power module. However, those skilled in the art will understand that one or both of the target adapter module 220 and the device 210 may have a power module, regardless of whether the target electronic component 230 includes a power module 232. In the case where the target electronic component 230 does not include a power module 232, at least one of the target adapter module 220 and the device 210 must have a power module.

[0071] In some embodiments of this disclosure, when the target electronic component 230 is not coupled to the target adapter module 220 and the device 210, the power module 232 may not provide power to the outside world, so as to avoid the power supply interface reserved by the target electronic component 230 being mistakenly connected and causing a safety accident.

[0072] Figure 3 Fig. 3 shows another exemplary block diagram of an electronic product 300 with replaceable electronic components according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In Figure 3 the example of, a device 310 that can adapt multiple electronic components includes: a control module 311, a storage module 312, and a communication module 313. Among them, the storage module 312 and the communication module 313 are respectively coupled to the control module 311. The communication module 313 is capable of communicating with an external storage device (not shown). For example, a radio frequency sub-module (such as a Bluetooth sub-module, a WiFi sub-module, a 4G sub-module, a 5G sub-module, etc.) can be arranged in the communication module 313 to perform wireless communication with an external storage device (such as a cloud storage node, etc.). Alternatively, the communication module 313 can also be wired to an external storage device. Multiple code files for adapting each of the multiple electronic components are stored in the external storage device. The control module 311 is further configured to: in the case where it is determined that there is no target code file in at least one code file stored in the storage module 312, obtain the target code file from the external storage device through the communication module 313 and store the obtained target code file in the storage module 312.

[0073] In one example, a first code file for adapting a first electronic component and a second code file for adapting a second electronic component are stored in the storage module 312. In the case where the configuration information obtained by the control module 311 indicates that the target electronic component is a third electronic component, the control module 311 can obtain a third code file for adapting the third electronic component from the external storage device through the communication module 313 and store the third code file in the storage module 312. In the case where the storage space of the storage module 312 is not sufficient to store the first code file, the second code file, and the third code file simultaneously, the third code file can be stored in the storage area of the first code file or the second code file to replace the first code file or the second code file.

[0074] In Figure 3 the example of, the target electronic component 330 includes a functional module 331 and a power module 332. Similar to Figure 2 the example of, the power module 332 can provide power for the electronic product 300.

[0075] Figure 4 Fig. 4 shows still another exemplary block diagram of an electronic product 400 with replaceable electronic components according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In Figure 4In the example, the device 410, adaptable to multiple electronic components, includes a control module 411, a storage module 412, a communication module 413, and a power module 414. The storage module 412, communication module 413, and power module 414 are respectively coupled to the control module 411. The power module 414 is coupled to a target adapter module 420 and can provide power to the target adapter module 420. Figure 4 In the example, the target electronic component 430 includes a functional module 431 but not a power supply module. The power supply module 414 in the device 410 can provide power to the target electronic component 430 via the target transfer module 420 under the control of the control module 411. In some embodiments of this disclosure, the configuration information acquired by the control module 411 includes power supply information for the target electronic component. The control module 411 is also configured to control the power supply module 414 to supply power to the target electronic component 430 via the target transfer module 420 based on the power supply information. In one example, the control module 411 can determine parameters for providing power to the target electronic component 430 based on the acquired power supply information, such as the power supply protocol (SPI, I2C, PD, etc.), rated voltage, rated current, etc. In the context of this disclosure, in operations performed "via the target transfer module," the target transfer module only transmits commands, instructions, or signals that are not controlled or processed by the target transfer module.

[0076] In some embodiments of this disclosure, although not shown, the power module 414 may include an energy storage unit, a charging circuit, and a discharging circuit. The control module 411 is also configured to: control the power module 414 to store power supplied by the external power source in the energy storage unit via the charging circuit when the power module 414 is coupled to an external device to be charged; and control the power module 414 to supply power from the energy storage unit to the external device to be charged via the discharging circuit when the power module 414 is coupled to an external device to be charged. In this case, the device 410 can be used as a portable power source regardless of whether the device 410 is coupled to the target adapter module 420 and the target electronic component 430.

[0077] In some embodiments of this disclosure, device 410 may be in a low-power mode before being coupled to other components (target adapter module 420, or external device to be charged) so that it can start working quickly when coupled to other components.

[0078] As Figures 2-4 An alternative to the example is that a device that can accommodate multiple electronic components may include only a control module and a power module. Figures 2-4Other modules included in the device (e.g., storage module and / or communication module, etc.) may be disposed in the target electronic component. The communication module of the target electronic component is capable of communicating with an external storage device. The external storage device may store multiple versions of code files adapted to the target electronic component. Wherein, when the target electronic component is coupled to a device that can adapt to multiple electronic components, the device can control the communication module of the target electronic component to communicate with the external storage device to obtain a target version of the target code file, and update the code file stored in the storage module of the target electronic component with the obtained target version.

[0079] Figure 5 Further exemplary block diagrams of electronic products 500 with replaceable electronic components according to embodiments of the present disclosure are shown. Figure 5 In the example, the device 510, which can be adapted to multiple electronic components, includes: a control module 511, a storage module 512, a communication module 513, a power module 514, a display module 515, and a keying module 516. The display module 515 may include, for example, a display screen. The keying module 516 may include, for example, one or more buttons. The storage module 512, communication module 513, power module 514, display module 515, and keying module 516 are coupled to the control module 511. The control module 511 can be configured to control or configure one or more of the storage module 512, communication module 513, power module 514, display module 515, and keying module 516 according to acquired configuration information. For example, the control module 511 can control the display module 515 to display acquired configuration information, battery information (battery percentage, low battery reminder, etc.), and operating data of functional modules. The control module 511 can configure the function of each button in the keying module according to the acquired configuration information.

[0080] As Figure 5 In an alternative to the example, the device adaptable to multiple electronic components may not include a display module and / or a keying module. Alternatively, the target electronic component may include a display module and / or a keying module. The control module of the device adaptable to multiple electronic components controls the display of the target electronic component's display module and / or receives key input from the target electronic component's keying module via the target adapter module.

[0081] Figure 6 An exemplary perspective view of an electronic product with replaceable electronic components according to embodiments of the present disclosure in a free state (also referred to as a "disassembled state" or "unassembled state"). Figure 6In the example, the device 610, which can accommodate multiple electronic components, may have, for example, a cuboid shape. A button 6101, an indicator light 6102, and a display screen 6103 may be arranged on the upper surface of the device 610. A first limiting member (e.g., a slot) 618, multiple universal input / output interfaces 619, a protrusion 61a, a first groove 617_1, and a second groove 617_2 may be arranged on the right surface suf1 of the device 610. The protrusion 61a may be located at the center of the first surface suf1. The multiple universal input / output interfaces may be arranged in a ring with the center of the first surface suf1 as the center. A battery 6104 may be arranged inside the device 610. In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the left and right surfaces of device 610 may be integral with the lower surface of device 610, and the front and rear surfaces of device 610 may be integral with the upper surface of device 610. Battery 6104 is disposed below the upper surface. In other embodiments of this disclosure, such as... Figure 8 As shown, the left and right surfaces of device 610 can be integral with the upper surface of device 610, and the front and rear surfaces of device 610 can be integral with the lower surface of device 610. Battery 6104 is arranged on the lower surface.

[0082] exist Figure 6 In the example, the left surface (referred to as the second surface in the context) suf2 of the target adapter module 620 is provided with a second limiting member (e.g., a snap-fit) 628, a plurality of second input / output interfaces 629, a circular groove 62a, a first protrusion 627_1, and a second protrusion 627_2. The circular groove 62a may be located at the center of the second surface suf2. The plurality of second input / output interfaces 629 may be arranged in a ring with the center of the second surface suf2 as the center. The arrangement of the second surface suf2 of the target adapter module 620 matches the arrangement of the first surface suf1 of the device 610 so that the second surface suf2 and the first surface suf1 can fit tightly together. At least one first input / output interface (not shown) is provided on the right surface (referred to as the third surface in the context) suf3 of the target adapter module 620.

[0083] At least one third input / output interface 639 may be arranged on the left surface (which may be referred to as the fourth surface in the context) suf4 of the target electronic component 630. The arrangement of the at least one third input / output interface 639 is the same as the arrangement of the at least one first input / output interface.

[0084] Figure 9This diagram illustrates an exemplary split-structure of a target adapter module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The target adapter module may include a first cover 901, a second cover 903, and an intermediate member 902. The first cover 901 and the second cover 903 are secured together by screws 904, and a gap exists between the first cover 901 and the second cover 903. A second limiting member 628 is secured to the front of the intermediate member 902 (in this context, will be...). Figure 9 The left side surface of the first cover 901, the second cover 903, and the intermediate member 902 shown is referred to as the "front side". In one example, the second limiting member 628 may be integrally formed with the intermediate member 902. The intermediate member 902 is disposed in the gap between the first cover 901 and the second cover 903, and the gap is large enough that the intermediate member 902 can rotate freely, for example, about a circular groove 62a. In one example, the intermediate member 902 can rotate freely by 45°. The front side of the first cover 901 is provided with a first through hole 9011. The second limiting member 628 can pass through the first through hole 9011 to be exposed on the second surface of the target adapter module.

[0085] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the side of the middleware 902 (in the context, will) Figure 9 The front and rear, and upper and lower surfaces (referred to as "side surfaces") of the first cover 901, second cover 903, and intermediate member 902 shown may be provided with at least one handle member 9022 for rotating the intermediate member 902. At least one side surface of the first cover 901 has a notch 9012, such that the first cover 901 and the second cover 903 together form at least one second through hole on that at least one side surface of the target adapter module. The at least one handle member 9022 passes through the corresponding second through hole to be exposed on the corresponding side surface of the target adapter module, thereby facilitating user operation.

[0086] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the front side of the intermediate component 902 may be provided with a third through hole 9021. The front side of the second cover 903 may be provided with a protrusion 9031, on which a plurality of second input / output interfaces 629 are arranged. The protrusion 9031 may pass through the third through hole 9021 so that the plurality of second input / output interfaces 629 are exposed on the second surface of the target adapter module.

[0087] The following is for reference. Figure 6 and Figure 9 The locking and unlocking device 610 and the target adapter module 620 are described below.

[0088] In some embodiments of this disclosure, after aligning and pressing the first surface suf1 of device 610 and the second surface suf2 of target adapter module 620 together, the latch 628 can be rotated clockwise by at least one of the aforementioned handle components 9022 to engage with the slot 618, thereby locking device 610 and target adapter module 620. When it is necessary to release device 610 and target adapter module 620, the latch 628 can be rotated counterclockwise by at least one of the aforementioned handle components 9022 to separate (misalign) latch 628 from slot 618, thereby releasing device 610 and target adapter module 620. Although in Figure 6 The diagram shows two snap fasteners 628 and two slots 618, but those skilled in the art will understand that only one snap fastener 628 and one slot 618 may be provided.

[0089] In some embodiments of this disclosure, alignment of the first surface suf1 of the device 610 with the second surface suf2 of the target adapter module 620 can be assisted by aligning the protrusion 61a of the device 610 with the circular groove 62a of the target adapter module 620. The size and position of the protrusion 61a on the first surface suf1 match the size and position of the circular groove 62a on the second surface suf2, so that the protrusion 61a and the circular groove 62a can engage when the device 610 and the target adapter module 620 are in a locked state.

[0090] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the protrusion 61a and the circular groove 62a can serve as limiting members. The protrusion 61a can be made of a first magnetic material. The circular groove 62a can be made of a second magnetic material. The magnetism of the first magnetic material is opposite to that of the second magnetic material. In this way, the protrusion 61a can be magnetically coupled to the circular groove 62a, thereby locking the device 610 and the target adapter module 620. In this case, Figure 6 In the example, device 610 and target adapter module 620 can be locked together by both snap-fit ​​and magnetic attraction. Alternatively, with the protrusion 61a and circular groove 62a serving as limiting elements, device 610 may not have a slot 618 and target adapter module 620 may not have a latch 628. In this case, device 610 and target adapter module 620 can be locked together only by magnetic attraction.

[0091] When the device 610 and the target adapter module 620 are locked, at least a portion of the plurality of general input / output interfaces 619 are correspondingly coupled to the plurality of second input / output interfaces 629.

[0092] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the first groove 617_1 and the second groove 617_2 may have different dimensions. For example, the depth of the first groove 617_1 may be shallower than the depth of the second groove 617_2. Or the width of the first groove 617_1 may be narrower than the width of the second groove 617_2. The size of the first protrusion 627_1 may match the size of the first groove 617_1. The size of the second protrusion 627_2 may match the size of the second groove 617_2. If the first groove 617_1 is aligned with the first protrusion 627_1, the device 610 and the target adapter module 620 can be locked. If the first groove 617_1 is aligned with the second protrusion 627_2, the device 610 and the target adapter module 620 cannot be locked. Here, the first groove 617_1 can be used as a first foolproof element, and the second protrusion 627_2 can be used as a second foolproof element. The first and second anti-mistake components can jointly restrict the coupling orientation between the device 610 and the target adapter module 620 to prevent the general input / output interface 619 of the device 610 from being coupled to the non-corresponding second input / output interface 629.

[0093] exist Figure 10a The diagram shows an exemplary front view of the device 610 and the target adapter module 620 in a locked state. In this case, the edge of the handle component 9022 of the target adapter module 620 can be aligned with the edge of the first surface of the device 610, which facilitates the user's gripping of the device 610 during use. Figure 10b An exemplary front view is shown with the device 610 and the target adapter module 620 in a free state. In this case, the edge of the handle member 9022 of the target adapter module 620 may extend beyond the edge of the first surface of the device 610, facilitating the user to separate the device 610 from the target adapter module 620. Although in Figure 10a and Figure 10b Two handle components 9022 are shown, but those skilled in the art will understand that only one handle component 9022 may be provided.

[0094] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the housing of the target electronic component 630 is capable of accommodating a portion of the housing of the target adapter module 620 such that the target electronic component 630 and the target adapter module 620 are locked together. Figure 11 An exemplary perspective view is shown of the target adapter module 620 and the target electronic component 630 in a locked state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In one example, the target adapter module 620 may be secured to the target electronic component 630 with screws to further secure the target electronic component 630 and the target adapter module 620.

[0095] Figure 12An exemplary perspective view of an electronic product with replaceable electronic components according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in a locked state is shown. The device 610, the target adapter module 620, and the target electronic component 630 can be assembled into a single unit to achieve the desired functionality as a complete electronic product.

[0096] exist Figure 6 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 The functional modules and other necessary modules for the operation of the target electronic component 630 are not shown in the diagram. However, those skilled in the art should understand that... Figure 6 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 This is merely an example and does not limit the modules included in the target electronic component 630. Similarly, although in Figures 6 to 8 and Figure 12 The device 610 shown includes buttons 6101, indicator lights 6102, a display screen 6103, and a battery 6104, etc., but those skilled in the art should understand that... Figures 6 to 8 and Figure 12 As an example only, a device adaptable to multiple electronic components according to embodiments of this disclosure may also exclude one or more of the buttons 6101, indicator lights 6102, display screen 6103, and battery 6104.

[0097] In summary, the electronic products according to the embodiments of this disclosure enable module reuse, thereby saving hardware resources. Furthermore, the electronic components according to the embodiments of this disclosure, when combined with a device capable of adapting to multiple electronic components (via an adapter module), can achieve plug-and-play functionality, which is convenient, quick, and easy to operate. When expanding the functionality of the electronic products according to the embodiments of this disclosure, only the adapter module and the matching electronic components need to be replaced, demonstrating strong scalability. In addition, the electronic products according to the embodiments of this disclosure support code file updates, facilitating later version upgrades and maintenance.

[0098] Unless otherwise expressly indicated by the context, the singular form of words used herein and in the appended claims includes the plural form, and vice versa. Thus, when referring to the singular, the plural form of the corresponding term is generally included. Similarly, the terms “comprising” and “including” shall be interpreted as including rather than exclusively. Likewise, the terms “including” and “or” shall be interpreted as including unless such interpretation is expressly prohibited herein. Where the term “example” is used herein, particularly when it follows a set of terms, the “example” is merely exemplary and illustrative and should not be considered exclusive or extensive.

[0099] Further aspects and scope of adaptation become apparent from the description provided herein. It should be understood that various aspects of this application may be implemented individually or in combination with one or more other aspects. It should also be understood that the descriptions and specific embodiments herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0100] Several embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail above. However, it is obvious that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the embodiments of this disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. The scope of protection of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An adapter module for coupling a device adaptable to multiple electronic components to a target electronic component among the multiple electronic components, wherein, A first limiting member is arranged on the first surface of the device, and a second limiting member is arranged on the second surface of the adapter module. When the first limiting member and the second limiting member are coupled, the device and the adapter module are in a locked state; When the first limiting member and the second limiting member are separated, the device and the adapter module are in a free state; The adapter module is configured to: when the adapter module is coupled to the device and the target electronic component, to transmit the configuration information of the target electronic component to the device, so that the device can determine the target code file adapted to the target electronic component based on the configuration information and control the operation of the target electronic component by executing the target code file; The configuration information includes the identification information of the target electronic component, the target code file includes the identification information, and the target code file adapted to the target electronic component is determined based on the identification information. The configuration information also includes the target electronic component's communication standard or protocol, number of interfaces, interface location, power supply information, and clock frequency; The adapter module includes: at least one first input / output interface for coupling a target electronic component, and a plurality of second input / output interfaces for coupling a device; within the adapter module, the first input / output interfaces are directly connected to the corresponding second input / output interfaces; signals transmitted between the target electronic component and the device are transparently transmitted in the adapter module; The device includes multiple general purpose input / output interfaces (GPIOs) coupled to a control module. The GPIOs are located on the same surface of the device, and multiple secondary input / output interfaces are located on the same surface of a transfer module. The control module is configured to configure the operating parameters of the GPIOs based on acquired configuration information. The number of secondary input / output interfaces on the transfer module is equal to or less than the number of GPIOs included in the device. The control module is further configured to: read electrical signals from at least one first input / output interface through one or more general-purpose input / output interfaces among a plurality of general-purpose input / output interfaces; determine the identification information of the coupled target electronic component based on the read electrical signals; and determine the configuration information of the target electronic component based on the identification information; the input / output interface of the target electronic component coupled to the first input / output interface of the adapter module is a third input / output interface; different electrical characteristics are read when the first input / output interface is coupled to the third input / output interface of different electronic components; establish a first mapping table for multiple electronic components, the first mapping table reflecting the correspondence between the combination relationship of the read electrical characteristics and the identification information of multiple electronic components; search for the identification information of the target electronic component corresponding to the combination relationship of the read electrical characteristics in the first mapping table; store a second mapping table of identification information and configuration information of multiple electronic components in the device; and search for the configuration information of the target electronic component in the second mapping table based on the identification information of the target electronic component. The control module is also configured to communicate with the target electronic component via one or more of a plurality of general purpose input / output interfaces through one or more of at least one first input / output interface to obtain configuration information of the target electronic component; The target electronic component includes functional modules coupled to a third input / output interface. The functional modules include one or more of the following modules: gas monitoring module, dust detection module, satellite communication module, lighting module, wireless charging module, steam sterilization module, infrared sensing module, alarm module, air pump module, tire pressure monitoring module, air purification module, vacuum module, liquid spraying module, and screwdriver module.

2. The adapter module according to claim 1 further includes: The system comprises a first cover, a second cover, and an intermediate component, wherein the second limiting member is fixed on the front side of the intermediate component, the intermediate component is disposed in the gap between the first cover and the second cover, and is rotatable, the front side of the first cover is provided with a first through hole, and the second limiting member passes through the first through hole to be exposed on the second surface of the adapter module.

3. The adapter module according to claim 2, wherein, The intermediate component has at least one handle component for rotating the intermediate component on its side. The first cover and the second cover together form at least one second through hole on at least one side of the adapter module. The at least one handle component passes through the corresponding second through hole in the at least one second through hole to be exposed on the corresponding side of the adapter module.

4. The adapter module according to claim 2, wherein, The front of the intermediate component is provided with a third through hole, and the front of the second cover is provided with a protrusion. A plurality of second input / output interfaces are arranged on the protrusion. The protrusion passes through the third through hole so that the plurality of second input / output interfaces are exposed on the second surface of the adapter module.

5. The adapter module according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: At least one first input / output interface is located on the third surface of the adapter module, wherein at least one third input / output interface is arranged on the fourth surface of the target electronic component, and when the adapter module and the target electronic component are in a locked state, the at least one third input / output interface is correspondingly coupled to the at least one first input / output interface.

6. A device adaptable to multiple electronic components, the device comprising a control module and a first limiting member located on a first surface of the device. in, The device can be coupled to the target electronic component via an adapter module adapted to the target electronic component among the plurality of electronic components, wherein a second limiting member is arranged on the second surface of the adapter module; When the first limiting member and the second limiting member are coupled, the device and the adapter module are in a locked state, and the control module is coupled to the adapter module; When the first limiting member and the second limiting member are separated, the device and the adapter module are in a free state; The control module is configured to: when the control module is coupled to the target electronic component via the adapter module, obtain configuration information of the target electronic component from the target electronic component, determine a target code file adapted to the target electronic component based on the obtained configuration information, and control the operation of the target electronic component by executing the target code file; The configuration information includes the identification information of the target electronic component, the target code file includes the identification information, and the target code file adapted to the target electronic component is determined based on the identification information. The configuration information also includes the target electronic component's communication standard or protocol, number of interfaces, interface location, power supply information, and clock frequency; The adapter module includes: at least one first input / output interface for coupling a target electronic component, and a plurality of second input / output interfaces for coupling a device; within the adapter module, the first input / output interfaces are directly connected to the corresponding second input / output interfaces; signals transmitted between the target electronic component and the device are transparently transmitted in the adapter module; The device includes multiple general purpose input / output interfaces (GPIOs) coupled to a control module, with the GPIOs located on the same surface of the device, and multiple secondary input / output interfaces located on the same surface of a transfer module. The control module is also configured to configure the operating parameters of the GPIOs based on acquired configuration information. The number of secondary input / output interfaces on the transfer module is equal to or less than the number of GPIOs included in the device. The control module is further configured to: read electrical signals from at least one first input / output interface through one or more general-purpose input / output interfaces among a plurality of general-purpose input / output interfaces; determine the identification information of the coupled target electronic component based on the read electrical signals; and determine the configuration information of the target electronic component based on the identification information; the input / output interface of the target electronic component coupled to the first input / output interface of the adapter module is a third input / output interface; different electrical characteristics are read when the first input / output interface is coupled to the third input / output interface of different electronic components; establish a first mapping table for multiple electronic components, the first mapping table reflecting the correspondence between the combination relationship of the read electrical characteristics and the identification information of multiple electronic components; search for the identification information of the target electronic component corresponding to the combination relationship of the read electrical characteristics in the first mapping table; store a second mapping table of identification information and configuration information of multiple electronic components in the device; and search for the configuration information of the target electronic component in the second mapping table based on the identification information of the target electronic component. The control module is also configured to communicate with the target electronic component via one or more of a plurality of general purpose input / output interfaces through one or more of at least one first input / output interface to obtain configuration information of the target electronic component; The target electronic component includes functional modules coupled to a third input / output interface. The functional modules include one or more of the following modules: gas monitoring module, dust detection module, satellite communication module, lighting module, wireless charging module, steam sterilization module, infrared sensing module, alarm module, air pump module, tire pressure monitoring module, air purification module, vacuum module, liquid spraying module, and screwdriver module.

7. The apparatus of claim 6 further includes an adapter module adapted to the target electronic component.

8. The device according to claim 6, wherein the first limiting member is one of the slot and the buckle, the second limiting member is the other of the slot and the buckle, and the coupling method between the first limiting member and the second limiting member is snap-fit.

9. The device according to claim 6, wherein the first limiting member is made of a first magnetic material, the second limiting member is made of a second magnetic material, the magnetic properties of the first magnetic material are opposite to those of the second magnetic material, and the coupling method between the first limiting member and the second limiting member is magnetic attraction.

10. The apparatus of claim 6, further comprising a plurality of general purpose input / output interfaces located on the first surface of the apparatus, wherein, The plurality of general purpose input / output interfaces are coupled to the control module. The second surface of the adapter module is provided with a plurality of second input / output interfaces corresponding to at least a portion of the plurality of general purpose input / output interfaces. When the device and the adapter module are in a locked state, the at least a portion of the plurality of general purpose input / output interfaces are coupled to the plurality of second input / output interfaces.

11. The apparatus according to claim 10, wherein, The plurality of general-purpose input / output interfaces are arranged in a ring on the first surface with the center of the first surface as the center.

12. The apparatus according to any one of claims 6 to 11, further comprising a first anti-fouling element located on the first surface, wherein, A second anti-fooling element is arranged on the second surface of the adapter module, and the first anti-fooling element is used together with the second anti-fooling element to restrict the coupling orientation between the device and the adapter module.

13. An electronic component capable of being coupled to a device adaptable to multiple electronic components via a compatible adapter module, wherein, The housing of the electronic component can accommodate a portion of the housing of the adapter module so that the electronic component and the adapter module are locked together. The device includes a control module, and the electronic component includes a functional module. The electronic component is configured to provide configuration information of the electronic component to the control module when the electronic component is coupled to the control module via the adapter module. The configuration information is used to guide the control module to control the operation of the electronic component. The configuration information includes the identification information of electronic components; The configuration information also includes the communication standards or protocols of the electronic components, the number of interfaces, the interface locations, power supply information, and the clock frequency; The adapter module includes: at least one first input / output interface for coupling electronic components, and a plurality of second input / output interfaces for coupling devices; within the adapter module, the first input / output interfaces are directly connected to the corresponding second input / output interfaces; signals transmitted between the electronic components and the devices are transparently transmitted in the adapter module. The device includes multiple general purpose input / output interfaces (GPIOs) coupled to a control module. The GPIOs are located on the same surface of the device, and multiple secondary input / output interfaces are located on the same surface of a transfer module. The control module is configured to configure the operating parameters of the GPIOs based on acquired configuration information. The number of secondary input / output interfaces on the transfer module is equal to or less than the number of GPIOs included in the device. The control module is further configured to: read electrical signals from at least one first input / output interface through one or more general-purpose input / output interfaces among multiple general-purpose input / output interfaces; determine the identification information of the coupled electronic component based on the read electrical signals; and determine the configuration information of the electronic component based on the identification information; the input / output interface of the electronic component coupled to the first input / output interface of the adapter module is a third input / output interface; different electrical characteristics are read when the first input / output interface is coupled to the third input / output interface of different electronic components; establish a first mapping table for multiple electronic components, the first mapping table reflecting the correspondence between the combination relationship of the read electrical characteristics and the identification information of multiple electronic components; search for the identification information of the electronic component corresponding to the combination relationship of the read electrical characteristics in the first mapping table; store a second mapping table of identification information and configuration information of multiple electronic components in the device; and search for the configuration information of the electronic component in the second mapping table based on the identification information of the electronic component. The control module is also configured to communicate with the electronic components via one or more of a plurality of general purpose input / output interfaces through one or more of at least one first input / output interface to obtain configuration information of the electronic components; The functional modules are coupled to the third input / output interface. The functional modules include one or more of the following modules: gas monitoring module, dust detection module, satellite communication module, lighting module, wireless charging module, steam sterilization module, infrared sensing module, alarm module, air pump module, tire pressure monitoring module, air purification module, vacuuming module, liquid spraying module, and screwdriver module.

14. An electronic product with replaceable electronic components, comprising: Multiple electronic components, a device adaptable to the multiple electronic components, and multiple adapter modules respectively adapted to the multiple electronic components. Among them, the target electronic component in the plurality of electronic components is coupled to the target adapter module in the plurality of adapter modules that is adapted to the target electronic component; The device includes a control module and a first limiting member located on a first surface of the device. A second limiting member is arranged on a second surface of the target transfer module. The first limiting member and the second limiting member are coupled to the device and the target transfer module in a locked state. The control module is coupled to the target transfer module. The housing of the target electronic component accommodates a portion of the housing of the target adapter module so that the target electronic component and the target adapter module are locked together. The control module is configured to: obtain configuration information of the target electronic component from the target electronic component, determine a target code file adapted to the target electronic component based on the obtained configuration information, and control the operation of the target electronic component by executing the target code file; The configuration information includes the identification information of the target electronic component, the target code file includes the identification information, and the target code file adapted to the target electronic component is determined based on the identification information. The configuration information also includes the target electronic component's communication standard or protocol, number of interfaces, interface location, power supply information, and clock frequency; The target adapter module includes: at least one first input / output interface for coupling a target electronic component, and a plurality of second input / output interfaces for coupling a device; within the target adapter module, the first input / output interface is directly connected to the corresponding second input / output interface; signals transmitted between the target electronic component and the device are transparently transmitted in the target adapter module; The device also includes multiple general purpose input / output interfaces (GPIOs) coupled to a control module, with the GPIOs located on the same surface of the device, and multiple second input / output interfaces located on the same surface of a target adapter module; the control module is configured to configure the operating parameters of the GPIOs based on acquired configuration information; the number of second input / output interfaces on the target adapter module is equal to or less than the number of GPIOs included in the device; The control module is further configured to: read electrical signals from at least one first input / output interface through one or more general-purpose input / output interfaces among a plurality of general-purpose input / output interfaces; determine the identification information of the coupled target electronic component based on the read electrical signals; and determine the configuration information of the target electronic component based on the identification information; the input / output interface of the target electronic component coupled to the first input / output interface of the target adapter module is a third input / output interface; different electrical characteristics are read when the first input / output interface is coupled to the third input / output interface of different electronic components; establish a first mapping table for multiple electronic components, the first mapping table reflecting the correspondence between the combination relationship of the read electrical characteristics and the identification information of multiple electronic components; search for the identification information of the target electronic component corresponding to the combination relationship of the read electrical characteristics in the first mapping table; store a second mapping table of identification information and configuration information of multiple electronic components in the device; and search for the configuration information of the target electronic component in the second mapping table based on the identification information of the target electronic component. The control module is also configured to communicate with the target electronic component via one or more of a plurality of general purpose input / output interfaces through one or more of at least one first input / output interface to obtain configuration information of the target electronic component; The target electronic component includes functional modules coupled to a third input / output interface. The functional modules include one or more of the following modules: gas monitoring module, dust detection module, satellite communication module, lighting module, wireless charging module, steam sterilization module, infrared sensing module, alarm module, air pump module, tire pressure monitoring module, air purification module, vacuum module, liquid spraying module, and screwdriver module.

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