Operating device and control method thereof

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an operating device comprising: a substrate provided with a plurality of first electrode regions with a spacing region therebetween; a slider having a first contact point configured to slide on the plurality of first electrode regions; an operating surface structure; a plug structure comprising an elastic component, wherein one end of the plug structure slides on one side of the operating surface structure and drives the slider to slide on the substrate with compression of the elastic component; a first detection channel configured to output a first predetermined signal in the case that the slider is on one first electrode region; and a second detection channel configured to output a second predetermined signal in the case that the slider slides to the vicinity of or in the spacing region, the first and second predetermined signals being used to perform a control operation. The operating device can determine whether the slider slides to the vicinity of or in the spacing region due to the addition of the second detection channel, and can perform a control operation according to the first and second predetermined signals, thereby avoiding the generation of a "contradictory signal" fault.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of electronics, and more specifically, to an operating device and a control method thereof. Background Technology

[0002] By moving a control lever in a vehicle (such as a car) up and down, functions such as turning on the turn signals, headlights, and windshield wipers can be activated. Specifically, moving the control lever causes a slider to slide across multiple pads on a printed circuit board (PCB) with spaced areas between them. When the slider slides onto one pad, it triggers the circuit to perform the corresponding function (such as turning on the headlights); when it slides onto other pads, it triggers other corresponding functions (such as turning on the turn signals or windshield wipers).

[0003] However, due to the elasticity of the slider, it vibrates and bounces, causing the electrical contact between the slider and the electrode area to jitter. This results in the slider vibrating up and down or back and forth near the interval between electrode areas, causing the slider to make intermittent contact with the electrode areas, or contacting one electrode area at a time, or contacting two electrode areas simultaneously. This makes it impossible to determine the slider's position near the interval between electrode areas, thus preventing the circuit from triggering its function and causing a "contradictory signal" fault. In this case, an error message will be displayed on the vehicle's dashboard (see attached). Figure 1 The image shows a faulty wiper system (please check). Therefore, a technical solution to the above problem is needed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this disclosure provides an operating device. In addition to a first detection channel composed of the aforementioned plurality of electrode regions, the operating device also includes a second detection channel for detecting whether a slider slides to the vicinity of or within the interval region between the plurality of electrode regions. The first and second detection channels can be used together to perform related functions, thereby determining the slider's position when it is located near or within the interval region, avoiding the generation of the aforementioned "contradictory signal" fault, and accurately realizing the corresponding functions.

[0005] This disclosure provides an operating device, comprising: a substrate having a plurality of first electrode regions, wherein the plurality of first electrode regions are spaced apart from each other; a slider having a first contact point configured to slide on the plurality of first electrode regions; an operating surface structure; a plug structure including an elastic component, wherein one end of the plug structure is capable of sliding on one side of the operating surface structure upon compression of the elastic component, thereby driving the slider to slide on the substrate; a first detection channel configured to output a first predetermined signal corresponding to one of the plurality of first electrode regions when the first contact point of the slider is on one of the plurality of first electrode regions; and a second detection channel configured to output a second predetermined signal when the first contact point of the slider slides to the vicinity of or within the spaced region between the plurality of first electrode regions, wherein the first predetermined signal and the second predetermined signal are used to perform a control operation corresponding to the operating device.

[0006] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the substrate further includes at least one additional electrode region corresponding to a spacing region between the plurality of first electrode regions. The slider further includes an additional contact point configured to slide on the at least one additional electrode region. When the additional contact point slides onto the at least one additional electrode region, a second detection channel outputs a second predetermined signal. The first contact point does not contact the at least one additional electrode region, and the additional contact point does not contact the plurality of first electrode regions.

[0007] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the plug structure further includes a first sensing component located at the other end of the plug structure, and the first sensing component constitutes part of the second detection channel, wherein the sensing result of the first sensing component changes according to the compression state of the elastic component, and wherein when it is determined based on the sensing result of the first sensing component that the elastic component is in a predetermined compression state, the second detection channel outputs a second predetermined signal.

[0008] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the first sensing component is a pressure sensor, a switch structure, or an inductive sensor.

[0009] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the operating surface structure is a curved surface structure, wherein the curved surface structure has a plurality of recesses and protrusions spaced apart from each other, wherein when one end of the plug structure is located in the recess, the first contact point is located on one of the plurality of first electrode regions, and when one end of the plug structure is located in the protrusion, the first contact point is located near or in the interval region, wherein the operating device further includes a second sensing component located on the other side of the operating surface structure, and the second sensing component constitutes part of the second detection channel, wherein the second sensing component is capable of sensing the sliding position of the plug structure on one side of the operating surface structure, wherein when the second sensing component senses that the sliding position of the plug structure on the one side of the operating surface structure is located in the protrusion, the second detection channel outputs a second predetermined signal.

[0010] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the second sensing component is a capacitance sensor, wherein the sensing value of the capacitance sensor varies depending on the position of the plug structure sliding on one side of the operating surface structure.

[0011] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the substrate further comprises a plurality of second electrode regions, wherein the plurality of second electrode regions are spaced apart from each other, and the plurality of second electrode regions are correspondingly disposed with respect to the plurality of first electrode regions; the slider further comprises a second contact point configured to slide on the plurality of second electrode regions; wherein the operating device further comprises a third detection channel configured to output a third predetermined signal corresponding to one of the plurality of second electrode regions when the second contact point of the slider is on one of the plurality of second electrode regions, wherein the first predetermined signal and the second predetermined signal together with the third predetermined signal are used to perform a control operation corresponding to the operating device.

[0012] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the width of the additional electrode region is greater than or equal to the width of the interval region.

[0013] This disclosure provides a control method for an operating device, wherein the operating device includes: a substrate having a plurality of first electrode regions, wherein the plurality of first electrode regions are spaced apart from each other; a slider having a first contact point configured to slide on the plurality of first electrode regions; an operating surface structure; a plug structure including an elastic component, wherein one end of the plug structure is capable of sliding on one side of the operating surface structure upon compression of the elastic component, thereby driving the slider to slide on the substrate; and a first detection channel configured to output a first predetermined signal corresponding to one of the plurality of first electrode regions when the first contact point of the slider is on one of the plurality of first electrode regions. A second detection channel is configured to output a second predetermined signal when the first contact point of the slider slides to the vicinity or within the interval region between the plurality of first electrode regions; wherein the control method includes: when the first contact point of the slider is made to lie on one of the plurality of first electrode regions according to an external input operation, controlling the first detection channel to output a first predetermined signal corresponding to the first electrode region; when the first contact point of the slider is made to lie to the vicinity or within the interval region between the plurality of first electrode regions according to an external input operation, controlling the second detection channel to output a second predetermined signal; and performing a control operation corresponding to the operating device according to the first predetermined signal and the second predetermined signal.

[0014] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the substrate further includes at least one additional electrode region corresponding to a gap region between the plurality of first electrode regions. The slider further includes an additional contact point slidable on the at least one additional electrode region. The first contact point does not contact the at least one additional electrode region, and the additional contact point does not contact the plurality of first electrode regions. The step of controlling the second detection channel to output a second predetermined signal includes: determining that the first contact point of the slider slides to the vicinity or gap region of the gap region between the plurality of first electrode regions when the additional contact point is moved on the at least one additional electrode region according to an external input operation, and controlling the second detection channel to output a second predetermined signal.

[0015] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the plug structure further includes a first sensing component located at the other end of the plug structure, and the first sensing component constitutes part of the second detection channel. The sensing result of the first sensing component changes according to the compression state of the elastic component. The control of the second detection channel to output a second predetermined signal includes: when the elastic component is placed in a predetermined compression state according to an external input operation, determining, based on the sensing result of the first sensing component, that the first contact point of the slider slides to the vicinity or in the interval region between the plurality of first electrode regions, and controlling the second detection channel to output a second predetermined signal.

[0016] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the first sensing component is a pressure sensor, a switch structure, or an inductive sensor.

[0017] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the operating surface structure is a curved surface structure, wherein the curved surface structure has a plurality of recesses and protrusions spaced apart from each other, wherein when one end of the plug structure is located in the recess, the first contact point is located on one of the plurality of first electrode regions, and when one end of the plug structure is located in the protrusion, the first contact point is located near or in the interval region, wherein the operating device further includes a second sensing component located on the other side of the operating surface structure, and the second sensing component constitutes part of the second monitoring channel, wherein the second sensing component is capable of sensing the sliding position of the plug structure on one side of the operating surface structure, wherein controlling the second detection channel to output a second predetermined signal includes: when the second sensing component senses that the sliding position of the plug structure on the one side of the operating surface structure is located in the protrusion according to an external input operation, determining that the first contact point of the slider has slid to the vicinity or in the interval region between the plurality of first electrode regions, and controlling the second detection channel to output a second predetermined signal.

[0018] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the second sensing component is a capacitance sensor, wherein the sensing value of the capacitance sensor varies depending on the position of the plug structure sliding on one side of the operating surface structure.

[0019] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the substrate further comprises a plurality of second electrode regions, wherein the plurality of second electrode regions are spaced apart from each other, and the plurality of second electrode regions are correspondingly disposed with respect to the plurality of first electrode regions; the slider further comprises a second contact point configured to slide on the plurality of second electrode regions; wherein the operating device further comprises a third detection channel configured to output a third predetermined signal corresponding to the second electrode region when the second contact point of the slider is on one of the plurality of second electrode regions, wherein the control method further comprises: when the second contact point of the slider is on one of the plurality of second electrode regions, controlling the third detection channel to output the third predetermined signal corresponding to the second electrode region, and performing a control operation corresponding to the operating device based on the first predetermined signal, the second predetermined signal, and the third predetermined signal.

[0020] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the width of the additional electrode region is greater than or equal to the width of the interval region.

[0021] This disclosure provides an operating device and its control method. The addition of a second detection channel allows it to determine whether the first contact point of the slider has slid to the vicinity or within the interval region between the electrode regions. Therefore, a first predetermined signal output from the first detection channel and a second predetermined signal output from the second detection channel can be used together to execute a control operation corresponding to the operating device, thereby effectively avoiding the aforementioned "contradictory signal" fault. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 A diagram illustrating a system malfunction according to an embodiment of this disclosure is shown;

[0024] Figure 2 A diagram showing an operating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0025] Figure 3A A diagram showing a substrate and an electrode region thereon according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0026] Figure 3B Another view of a substrate and an electrode region thereon according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0027] Figure 4A diagram showing a slider and a substrate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is provided;

[0028] Figure 5 A diagram showing a circuit structure on a substrate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0029] Figure 6A A diagram showing a substrate having an additional electrode region provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0030] Figure 6B A diagram showing the state of the second detection channel when the slider is in different positions according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] Figure 6C A diagram showing how the signal values ​​of the first and second detection channels change with the position of the slider according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Figure 7A A diagram showing the arrangement of pressure sensors according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is provided;

[0033] Figure 7B A graph showing how the sensing result of a pressure sensor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure changes with spring compression is shown;

[0034] Figure 7C A diagram showing the sensing results of the pressure sensor when the slider is in different positions according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] Figure 8A A diagram showing the arrangement of a switch structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is provided;

[0036] Figure 8B A diagram showing how the sensing result of a switch structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure changes with spring compression is shown;

[0037] Figure 8C A diagram showing the sensing results of the switch structure when the slider is in different positions according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0038] Figure 9A A diagram showing a capacitive sensor arranged on one side of a curved structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0039] Figure 9B A graph is shown illustrating how the sensing result of a capacitance sensor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure changes with spring compression;

[0040] Figure 9C A diagram showing the sensing results of a capacitive sensor when the slider is in different positions, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0041] Figure 10A diagram showing a substrate having a second electrode region provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0042] Figure 11 A flowchart of a control method for an operating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0043] Figure 12 A diagram showing three detection channels and their signal values ​​according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this disclosure more apparent, exemplary embodiments according to this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments of this disclosure. It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described herein.

[0045] In this specification and accompanying drawings, substantially the same or similar steps and elements are indicated by the same or similar reference numerals, and repeated descriptions of these steps and elements will be omitted. Furthermore, in the description of this disclosure, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or order.

[0046] In the existing technology, when the slider slides onto one of the multiple electrode areas, it triggers the circuit to perform the function corresponding to that electrode area (such as turning on the vehicle's turn signal). However, due to the jitter in the electrical contact between the slider and the electrode area, the position of the slider cannot be determined near or within the interval between the electrode areas. This makes it impossible for the circuit to accurately perform the corresponding function, resulting in a "contradictory signal" fault, which causes great inconvenience to vehicle users.

[0047] To address the aforementioned problems, this disclosure provides an operating device. In addition to a first detection channel comprised of the aforementioned plurality of electrode regions, the operating device also includes a second detection channel for detecting whether the slider has slid near or within the interval region between the plurality of electrode regions. The first and second detection channels can be used together to perform related functions, thereby determining the slider's position when it is near or within the interval region, avoiding the occurrence of the aforementioned "contradictory signal" fault, and accurately achieving the corresponding functions.

[0048] The operating device provided in this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0049] Figure 2 A diagram of an operating device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0050] Reference Figure 2 The operating device 200 may include a substrate 210, a slider 220, an operating surface structure 230, a plug structure 240, a first detection channel, and a second detection channel.

[0051] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the substrate 210 may be provided with a plurality of first electrode regions, wherein there may be gaps between the plurality of first electrode regions.

[0052] As an example, substrate 210 can be made from a hardware PCB board.

[0053] As an example, Figure 2 The diagram shows a first electrode region 210-2 disposed on a substrate 210. In addition, a common electrode region 210-1 and other electrode regions 210-3 may also be disposed on the substrate.

[0054] As an example, refer to Figure 3A The substrate 210 may have three first electrode regions, namely PA, PB and PC, wherein PA can be... Figure 2 The first electrode region 210-2 shown in the figure has a gap region Gap1 between PA and PB, and a gap region Gap2 between PB and PC. Furthermore, the substrate 210 may also be provided with... Figure 3A The common electrode region 211 shown in the figure (or as shown in the figure) Figure 2 The common electrode area 210-1 shown in the figure can be used for grounding.

[0055] As another example, see Figure 3B The substrate 210 may have four first electrode regions, namely PA, PB, PC and PD, wherein PA can be... Figure 2 The first electrode region 210-2 shown in the figure has a gap region Gap1 between PA and PB, a gap region Gap2 between PB and PC, and a gap region Gap3 between PC and PD. Furthermore, the substrate 210 may also be provided with... Figure 3B The common electrode region 212 shown in the figure (or as shown in the figure) Figure 2 The common electrode area 210-1 shown in the figure can be used for grounding.

[0056] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the slider 220 may have a first contact point, wherein the first contact point may be configured to slide over the plurality of first electrode regions.

[0057] As an example, refer to Figure 2The slider 220 can be disposed on the operating handle 250, and the first contact point of the slider slides over the plurality of first electrode regions as the operating handle is turned. As an example, when the vehicle operator needs to activate a relevant vehicle function (such as turning on the vehicle's headlights), the operator can first turn the operating handle 250 (e.g., as...). Figure 2 (As shown by L or L' in the middle), the operating handle 250 is moved up and down or left and right, and then the operating handle 250 rotates around the rotation center 270. During rotation, the slider on the operating handle 250 slides across the multiple first electrode areas. When it slides onto a certain electrode area, it triggers the circuit on the PCB board to perform the corresponding function (such as turning on the vehicle's headlights). Furthermore, this operating device can also be equipped with... Figure 2 The product casing shown in Figure 260.

[0058] As an example, refer to Figure 4 The slider 220 has two contact points: a common contact point TA and a first contact point TB. The common contact point TA causes the slider 220 to contact the common electrode region, and the first contact point TB causes the slider to contact the first electrode region. The first contact point TB can slide along trajectory P1 on the first electrode region, while the common contact point TA can slide along trajectory P2 on the common electrode region.

[0059] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the plug structure 240 may include an elastic component 290, wherein one end of the plug structure is capable of sliding on one side of the operating surface structure as the elastic component is compressed, and driving the slider to slide on the substrate.

[0060] As an example, the elastic component 290 may be a spring.

[0061] As an example, refer to Figure 2 The plug structure 240 can be coaxially arranged with the operating handle 250. When the operating handle 250 is turned, one end of the plug structure 240 (end A in the figure) can be compressed by the spring onto one side of the operating surface structure (i.e., Figure 2 The middle slides on the surface SA (close to the plug structure) and drives the slider to slide on the substrate.

[0062] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the first detection channel can be configured to output a first predetermined signal corresponding to the first electrode region when the first contact point of the slider is on one of the plurality of first electrode regions.

[0063] As an example, refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5A diagram illustrating a circuit structure on a substrate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, where G represents ground, Vcc represents a high level, and the resistor circuit 50 has four electrode nodes N1 to N4. Electrode node N1 is connected to a microcontroller unit (MCU), and electrode nodes N2 to N4 are respectively connected to first electrode regions PA to PC. Specifically, electrode node N2 can be connected to the first electrode region PA, electrode node N3 can be connected to the first electrode region PB, and electrode node N4 can be connected to the first electrode region PC. Figure 5 The resistor circuit 50 shown also includes resistors 51 to 55, wherein resistor 51 is disposed between the high level Vcc and electrode node N1, resistor 52 is disposed between electrode nodes N1 and N2, resistor 53 is disposed between electrode nodes N2 and N3, resistor 54 is disposed between electrode nodes N3 and N4, and resistor 55 is disposed between electrode node N4 and ground G.

[0064] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the first detection channel may be a channel composed of the aforementioned plurality of first electrode regions and related circuitry. It should be noted that the structure of the first detection channel is not limited to... Figure 5 The example given is not the case; rather, it can be any detection channel capable of forming a circuit channel, including the aforementioned multiple first electrode regions.

[0065] As an example, refer to Figure 5 When the first contact point of slider 220 slides to different first electrode regions, the MCU can output a corresponding first predetermined signal based on the change in resistance value within the circuit channel. Furthermore, the first predetermined signal output by the MCU is different when the first contact point of slider 220 is located on different first electrode regions, thus enabling different functions. For example, the first predetermined signal can be a voltage signal.

[0066] Specifically, refer to Figure 5When the first contact point TB of slider 220 slides to the first region PA, electrode node N2 is essentially grounded. The MCU can output a first predetermined signal Sout1 based on the resistors 51 and 52 at this time. When the first contact point TB of slider 220 slides to the first region PB, electrode node N3 is essentially grounded. The MCU can output a first predetermined signal Sout2 based on the resistors 51, 52, and 53 at this time, and the signal value (e.g., voltage value) of the first predetermined signal Sout1 is less than the signal value of the first predetermined signal Sout2. When the first contact point TB of slider 220 slides to the first region PC, electrode node N2 is essentially grounded. The MCU can output a first predetermined signal Sout3 based on the resistors 51, 52, 53, and 54 at this time, and the signal value of the first predetermined signal Sout2 is less than the signal value of the first predetermined signal Sout3.

[0067] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the second detection channel can be configured to output a second predetermined signal when the first contact point of the slider slides to the vicinity of or within the interval region between the plurality of first electrode regions.

[0068] As an example, refer to Figure 5 When the first contact point TB of slider 220 slides from the first electrode region PA to the vicinity of or within the gap region Gap1 between slider 220 and the first electrode region PB, the second detection channel can output a second predetermined signal 1. When the first contact point TB of slider 220 slides from the first electrode region PB to the vicinity of or within the gap region Gap2 between slider 220 and the first electrode region PC, the second detection channel can output a second predetermined signal 2. The signal values ​​of the second predetermined signal 1 and the second predetermined signal 2 can be the same or different.

[0069] As an example, refer to Figure 5 When the first contact point TB of slider 220 is not located near or within any of the above-mentioned interval regions (Gap1 or Gap2), the second detection channel can be in an open-circuit state. At this time, the signal value of the second predetermined signal output by the second detection channel can be recorded as open-circuit (openload).

[0070] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the first predetermined signal and the second predetermined signal can be used to perform control operations corresponding to the operating device.

[0071] As an example, refer to Figure 5When the first contact point TB of the slider 220 is located in the first electrode region PA, the first detection channel outputs the first predetermined signal Soutl, and the second detection channel outputs the second predetermined signal with the value of open load. At this time, the control operation corresponding to the operating device can be executed according to the above two predetermined signals, such as turning on the vehicle's turn signal.

[0072] When the first contact point TB of slider 220 is located near or within the interval region Gap1, as described in the background art, the first detection channel may output a first predetermined signal Sout1 and / or a first predetermined signal Sout2, and the second detection channel may output a second predetermined signal 1. At this time, control operations corresponding to the operating device can be performed according to the two predetermined signals based on predetermined rules, such as turning on the vehicle's turn signal. The predetermined rules may be rules predefined by the vehicle manufacturer, such as based on the order of appearance of the first predetermined signal Sout1 and / or the first predetermined signal Sout2, with the later signal taking precedence, or setting the priority of the first predetermined signal Sout1 and the first predetermined signal Sout2, with the signal of higher priority taking precedence, or other strategies.

[0073] When the first contact point TB of the slider 220 is located in the first electrode region PB, the first detection channel outputs the first predetermined signal Sout2, and the second detection channel outputs the second predetermined signal with the value of open load. At this time, the control operation corresponding to the operating device can be executed according to the above two predetermined signals, such as turning on the vehicle's headlights.

[0074] When the first contact point TB of slider 220 is located near or within the interval region Gap2, the first detection channel outputs a first predetermined signal Sout2 and / or a first predetermined signal Sout3, and the second detection channel outputs a second predetermined signal 2. At this time, control operations corresponding to the operating device can be performed according to the above two predetermined signals based on predetermined rules, such as turning on the vehicle's headlights. The predetermined rules can be rules predefined by the vehicle manufacturer, such as based on the order of appearance of the first predetermined signal Sout2 and / or the first predetermined signal Sout3, with the later signal taking precedence, or setting the priority of the first predetermined signal Sout2 and the first predetermined signal Sout3, with the signal of higher priority taking precedence, or other strategies.

[0075] When the first contact point TB of the slider 220 is located in the first electrode region PC, the first detection channel outputs the first predetermined signal Sout3, and the second detection channel outputs the second predetermined signal with the value of open load. At this time, the control operation corresponding to the operating device can be executed according to the above two predetermined signals, such as turning on the vehicle's windshield wipers.

[0076] The above combination Figures 1 to 5 An operating device according to an embodiment of this disclosure is described. The operating device according to this disclosure can perform related functions together using a first detection channel and a second detection channel. The addition of the second detection channel allows it to determine whether the first contact point of the slider has slid to the vicinity of or within the aforementioned interval region. Furthermore, the first predetermined signal output by the first detection channel and the second predetermined signal output by the second detection channel can be used together to perform control operations corresponding to the operating device. This effectively avoids the occurrence of the aforementioned "contradictory signal" fault and also prevents frequent switching of the detection state caused by contact point jitter.

[0077] Next, we will combine the attached Figures 6A to 10 This section will describe in detail the composition, implementation method, and working principle of the second detection channel.

[0078] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the substrate may further include at least one additional electrode region, which may correspond to a spacer region between the plurality of first electrode regions, and the slider may further include additional contact points configured to slide on the at least one additional electrode region, wherein the first contact points do not contact the at least one additional electrode region, and the additional contact points do not contact the plurality of first electrode regions.

[0079] As an example, refer to Figure 6A The substrate 210 may include two additional electrode regions, namely additional electrode region PF and additional electrode region PG, and the additional electrode regions PF and PG may be respectively disposed corresponding to the gap regions Gap1 and Gap2, wherein PF may be as follows: Figure 2 Other electrode regions 210-3 are shown in the diagram. Additionally, slider 220 may include an additional contact point TC, which can slide along trajectory P3 on additional electrode regions PF or PG. Furthermore, the additional contact point TC does not contact the first electrode region PA, PB, or PC, and the first contact point TB does not contact the additional electrode region PF or PG.

[0080] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, when the additional contact point slides onto the at least one additional electrode region, the second detection channel can output a second predetermined signal.

[0081] As an example, refer to Figure 6B When the additional electrode contact point TC of slider 220 is located on the additional electrode region PF or PG, the first contact point TB of the slider is located near the gap region (such as Gap1 or Gap2) or in the gap region (in Figure 6BIn this context, "edge" is used to represent the vicinity or area of ​​the gap region. At this time, the second detection channel is in the active state. When the additional electrode contact point TC of slider 220 is not located on the additional electrode area PF or PG, the first contact point TB of the slider is not located near or within the gap region (such as Gap1 or Gap2), and the second detection channel is in the open-load state. Figure 6C The signal values ​​output by the first detection channel and the second detection channel vary when the slider is in different positions, as well as the theoretical channel electrode area when the two detection channels work together.

[0082] As an example, refer to Figure 6A When the additional contact point TC slides onto the additional electrode region PF, the second detection channel can output a second predetermined signal 1. When the additional contact point TC slides onto the additional electrode region PG, the second detection channel can output a second predetermined signal 2. The signal values ​​of the second predetermined signal 1 and the second predetermined signal 2 can be the same or different.

[0083] As an example, the second detection channel may be a channel consisting of at least one additional electrode region and associated circuitry, wherein the associated circuitry may be similar to that described above. Figure 5 The circuit described can also be any other related circuit, which will not be elaborated here.

[0084] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the width of the additional electrode region may be greater than or equal to the width of the interval region.

[0085] As an example, refer to Figure 6A The width w1 of the accessory electrode region PF or the width w2 of the accessory electrode region PG is greater than or equal to the width of the gap region Gap1 or Gap2, which can effectively determine whether the slider is located near or in the gap region.

[0086] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the plug structure may further include a first sensing component located at the other end of the plug structure, and the first sensing component may constitute part of the second detection channel, wherein the sensing result of the first sensing component changes according to the compression state of the elastic component, and wherein when it is determined based on the sensing result of the first sensing component that the elastic component is in a predetermined compression state, the second detection channel may output a second predetermined signal.

[0087] As an example, refer to Figure 2 The plug structure 240 may also include a first sensing component located at the other end (i.e., end B) of the plug structure 240, which may be a pressure sensor, a switch structure, or an inductive sensor.

[0088] As an example, the second detection channel may be a channel composed of the aforementioned first sensing component, the first sensing component processing circuit, and other related circuits, wherein the other related circuits may be similar to those described above. Figure 5 The circuit described can also be any other related circuit, which will not be elaborated here.

[0089] As an example, in the case where the first sensing component is a pressure sensor, refer to Figure 7A The pressure sensor 720 is located at the other end of the plug structure 240 (i.e. Figure 2 As shown at end B), when the plug structure 240 slides on the operating surface structure 230 as the operating handle is turned, the sensing result of the pressure sensor 720 can vary according to the compression state of the elastic component 290, for example, according to the compression state of the spring. Figure 7B and 7C As shown.

[0090] refer to Figure 7B and 7C As the plug structure 240 slides on the operating surface structure 230 with the continuous movement of the operating handle, the sensing result of the pressure sensor 720 increases from the preload force value to the activation force value as the spring is compressed, until it reaches the maximum load force value (at which point the spring is most compressed), and then decreases from the maximum load force value to the activation force value and back to the preload force value. As the plug structure 240 continues to slide on the operating surface structure 230, the sensing result of the pressure sensor 720 will form as follows: Figure 7C The graph shown.

[0091] As an example, when the sensing result of the pressure sensor 720 is between the activation force value and the maximum loading force value, it can indicate that the position of the slider is near or within the interval region of the first electrode region. Figure 7B and 7C The term "edge" is used to represent the vicinity or area of ​​the interval region. The specific activation force value can be determined through actual test results and calibration. As long as the slider is located near or in the interval region of the first electrode area when the operating handle is moved, the vehicle system can determine the final position of the operating handle and correctly identify and report the open circuit fault when the operating handle is in a true open circuit state, this will not be elaborated here.

[0092] As an example, when the sensing result of the pressure sensor 720 is between the activation force value and the maximum loading force value, the state of the elastic component 290 (such as a spring) is a predetermined compression state. When it is determined that the elastic component 290 (such as a spring) is in this predetermined compression state, it indicates that the first contact point of the slider has slid to the vicinity or interval region of the first electrode region. At this time, the second detection channel will output a corresponding second predetermined signal (such as the second predetermined signal 1 or the second predetermined signal 2 mentioned above), which, together with the first predetermined signal, is used to perform an operation corresponding to the operating device, such as turning on the vehicle's turn signal, turning on the vehicle's headlights, or turning on the vehicle's windshield wipers.

[0093] As another example, in the case where the first sensing component is a switch structure, refer to Figure 8A The switch structure 810 can be located at the other end of the plug structure 240 (i.e., Figure 2 As shown at end B), when the plug structure 240 slides on the operating surface structure 230 as the operating handle is turned, the sensing result of the switch structure 810 can change according to the compression state of the elastic component 290, for example, according to the compression state of the spring. Figure 8B and 8C As shown.

[0094] refer to Figure 8B and 8C As the plug structure 240 slides on the operating surface structure 230 with the continuous movement of the operating handle, the sensing result of the switch structure 810 changes with the compression of the spring. Specifically, initially, when the spring is compressed, the sensing result of the switch structure 810 is always in the OFF state. Until the spring is compressed to a certain state, the sensing result of the switch structure 810 changes to the ON state. Even when the spring is compressed to its maximum extent, the sensing result of the switch structure 810 remains ON. Then, from the maximum compression state until the aforementioned state, the sensing result of the switch structure 810 remains ON. After the aforementioned state, the sensing result of the switch structure 810 changes back to the OFF state. As the plug structure 240 continues to slide on the operating surface structure 230, the sensing result of the switch structure 810 will form as follows: Figure 8C The diagram shown.

[0095] When the sensing result of the switch structure 810 is in the ON state, it can indicate that the position of the slider is near or within the interval region of the first electrode region. Figure 8B and 8CThe term "edge" is used to indicate the vicinity or area of ​​the interval region. Furthermore, the state and corresponding switch structure 810 can be determined based on actual test results and calibration. As long as the slider is positioned near or within the interval region of the first electrode area when the operating handle is moved, the vehicle system can determine the final position of the operating handle, and the vehicle system can correctly identify and report an open-circuit fault when the operating handle is in a true open-circuit state, this will not be elaborated upon here.

[0096] As an example, when the sensing result of the switch structure 810 is in the ON state, the state of the elastic component 290 (such as a spring) is the predetermined compression state. When it is determined that the elastic component 290 (such as a spring) is in this predetermined compression state, it indicates that the first contact point of the slider has slid to the vicinity or interval of the first electrode region. At this time, the second detection channel will output a corresponding second predetermined signal (such as the second predetermined signal 1 or the second predetermined signal 2 mentioned above), which, together with the first predetermined signal, is used to perform an operation corresponding to the operating device, such as turning on the vehicle's turn signal, turning on the vehicle's headlights, or turning on the vehicle's windshield wipers.

[0097] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the operating surface structure may be a curved surface structure.

[0098] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the curved surface structure may have a plurality of recesses and protrusions spaced apart from each other, wherein when one end of the plug structure is located in the recess, the first contact point may be located on one of the plurality of first electrode regions, and when one end of the plug structure is located in the protrusion, the first contact point may be located near the interval region or in the interval region.

[0099] As an example, refer to Figure 9A The operating surface structure 230 can be a curved surface structure as shown in the figure, wherein the part that is directly opposite the plug structure 240 and is raised is a convex part, and the part that is directly opposite the plug structure 240 and is recessed is a concave part. Figure 9A The image shows three protrusions and four recesses, with the protrusions and recesses spaced apart from each other. At this time... Figure 9A The plug structure 240 shown in the figure has a convex part in contact with the curved surface structure.

[0100] As an example, when one end of the plug structure 240 (i.e., end A) is located in the recess, the first contact point of the slider can be located in one of the first electrode regions (e.g., Figure 4 On PA, PB, or PC); when one end of the plug structure 240 (i.e., end A) is located on the protrusion, the first contact point of the slider can be located in the interval region between the first electrode regions (e.g., PA, PB, or PC); Figure 4In the Gap1 or Gap2) attachment or interval area.

[0101] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the operating device may further include a second sensing component located on the other side of the operating surface structure, and the second sensing component may constitute part of the second detection channel, wherein the second sensing component is capable of sensing the sliding position of the plug structure on the side of the operating surface structure, and when the second sensing component senses that the sliding position of the plug structure on the side of the operating surface structure is located at the protrusion, the second detection channel may output a second predetermined signal.

[0102] As an example, the second sensing component may be a capacitance sensor, wherein the sensing value of the capacitance sensor varies depending on the position of the plug structure sliding on one side of the operating surface structure.

[0103] As an example, the second detection channel may be a channel composed of the aforementioned second sensing component, the second sensing component processing circuit, and other related circuits, wherein the other related circuits may be similar to those described above. Figure 5 The circuit described can also be any other related circuit, which will not be elaborated here.

[0104] As an example, refer to Figure 9A The capacitance sensor 910 is located on the other side of the operating surface structure 230 (i.e., the SB surface) and at the protrusion (e.g. Figure 9A As shown in the figure, in order for the capacitance sensor 910 to sense the moving position of the plug structure 240 on the SA surface of the operating surface structure 230, the plug structure 240 needs to be made of a material that can cause capacitance changes (e.g., iron), or a component that can cause capacitance changes (e.g., an iron sheet) needs to be placed on the head of the end of the plug structure 240 that contacts the SA surface of the operating surface structure 230 (i.e., end A shown in the figure). In the above case, the capacitance sensor 910 can sense the sliding position of the plug structure 240 on the SA surface, and when the plug structure 240 slides to different positions on the SA surface, the capacitance sensing result of the capacitance sensor 910 will be as follows. Figure 9B and 9C As shown.

[0105] refer to Figure 9B and 9C When the plug structure 240 slides on the SA surface of the operating surface structure 230 as the operating handle is continuously moved, the sensing value of the capacitive sensor 910 will change with the position of the plug structure 240 sliding on the SA surface of the operating surface structure 230.

[0106] Specifically, such as Figure 9B and9C As shown, when the plug structure 240 slides continuously on the SA surface of the operating surface structure 230 as the operating handle is continuously moved, the sliding position of the plug structure 240 on the SA surface of the operating surface structure 230 will be different, and the sensing value of the capacitance sensor 910 will change between the capacitance baseline value, the activation value, and the maximum value, and as... Figure 9C As shown, when the plug structure 240 slides to the protruding position on the SA surface of the operating surface structure 230, the capacitive sensor 910 is activated and its sensing value is between the activated value and the maximum value. This indicates that the first contact point TB of the slider 220 has slid into the spacer region or the spacer region (in the spacer region). Figure 9B and 9C In this case, the second detection channel outputs a second predetermined signal (such as the second predetermined signal 1 or the second predetermined signal 2 mentioned above), which, together with the first predetermined signal, is used to perform an operation corresponding to the operating device, such as turning on the vehicle's turn signal, turning on the vehicle's headlights, or turning on the vehicle's windshield wipers.

[0107] As an example, the activation value can be determined through actual test results and calibration. As long as the slider is located near or in the interval area of ​​the first electrode area when the operating handle is moved, the vehicle system can determine the final position of the operating handle and correctly identify the fault and report the open circuit fault when the operating handle is in a true open circuit state, it is sufficient. This will not be elaborated here.

[0108] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the substrate may further be provided with a plurality of second electrode regions, wherein there may be gaps between the plurality of second electrode regions, and the plurality of second electrode regions may be correspondingly disposed with respect to the plurality of first electrode regions. The slider may further include a second contact point, which may be configured to slide on the plurality of second electrode regions.

[0109] As an example, refer to Figure 10The substrate 210 also has three second electrode regions: second electrode region PA′, second electrode region PB′, and second electrode region PC′. A gap region Gap1′ exists between second electrode regions PA′ and PB′, and a gap region Gap2′ exists between second electrode regions PB′ and PC′. Furthermore, the second electrode regions PA′, PB′, and PC′ correspond to the first electrode regions PA, PB, and PC, respectively. In this case, the gap regions Gap1′ or Gap2′ between the second electrode regions also correspond to the gap regions Gap1 or Gap2 between the first electrode regions.

[0110] As an example, slider 220 also includes a second contact point TD, which can slide along trajectory P3 on the second electrode region.

[0111] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the operating device may further include a third detection channel, and the third detection channel may be configured to output a third predetermined signal corresponding to the second electrode region when the second contact point of the slider is on one of the plurality of second electrode regions, wherein the first predetermined signal and the second predetermined signal may be used together with the third predetermined signal to perform a control operation corresponding to the operating device.

[0112] As an example, the third detection channel can be a channel composed of the aforementioned multiple second electrode regions and related circuitry, wherein the related circuitry can be similar to that described above. Figure 5 The described circuit can also be any other related circuit, which will not be elaborated here. Furthermore, when the second contact point TD of the slider 220 slides onto one of the second electrode regions (e.g., PA′, PB′, or PC′), the third detection channel outputs a third predetermined signal corresponding to that electrode region. When the second contact point TD of the slider 220 slides onto different second electrode regions, the third predetermined signal output by the third detection channel can be different, thereby achieving different functions.

[0113] As an example, the third detection channel, which includes the second electrode region, can be used together with the first detection channel, which includes the first electrode region, to perform the same function (such as turning on the vehicle's turn signal). The purpose of setting up the third detection channel in addition to the first detection channel is to mutually verify the first predetermined signal output by the first detection channel with the third predetermined signal output by the third detection channel, so as to further prevent the transmission of erroneous signals.

[0114] The details of how the first and second predetermined signals, together with the third predetermined signal, are used to perform control operations corresponding to the operating device will be described in detail in the control method section of the operating device below, and will not be repeated here.

[0115] The above combination Figures 6A to 10 The second and third detection channels are described in detail. As can be seen from the above detailed description, the operating device provided by this disclosure can perform related functions together based on the first, second, and third detection channels. The addition of the second detection channel allows it to determine whether the first contact point of the slider has slid to the vicinity or within the aforementioned interval area. Furthermore, the addition of the third detection channel allows for mutual verification with the signal output by the first detection channel. Thus, the first predetermined signal output by the first detection channel, the second predetermined signal output by the second detection channel, and the third predetermined signal output by the third detection channel can be used together to perform control operations corresponding to the operating device, thereby more effectively avoiding the occurrence of the aforementioned "contradictory signal" fault.

[0116] In addition to the aforementioned operating device, this disclosure also provides a control method for the operating device, which will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Figure 11 and 12 This will be introduced.

[0117] Figure 11 A control method 1100 for an operating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, wherein the operating device may include, for example... Figure 2 The substrate 210, slider 220, operating surface structure 230, plug structure 240, first detection channel and second detection channel are shown.

[0118] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the substrate 210 may be provided with a plurality of first electrode regions (e.g., Figure 3A PA, PB, and PC are shown in the figure, wherein there may be spaced regions between the plurality of first electrode regions.

[0119] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the slider 220 may have a first contact point (e.g., Figure 4 As shown in the diagram (TB), the first contact point can be configured to slide over the plurality of first electrode regions.

[0120] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the plug structure 240 may include an elastic component (such as...). Figure 2 The elastic component 290 in the middle, wherein one end of the plug structure can slide on one side of the operating surface structure as the elastic component is compressed, and drive the slider to slide on the substrate.

[0121] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the first detection channel can be configured to output a first predetermined signal corresponding to the first electrode region when the first contact point of the slider is on one of the plurality of first electrode regions.

[0122] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the second detection channel can be configured to output a second predetermined signal when the first contact point of the slider slides to the vicinity of or within the interval region between the plurality of first electrode regions.

[0123] Reference Figure 11 The control method for the operating device may include the following steps.

[0124] In step S1110, when the first contact point of the slider is made on one of the plurality of first electrode regions according to the external input operation, the first detection channel is controlled to output a first predetermined signal corresponding to the first electrode region.

[0125] As an example, it can be done through Figure 2 The operating handle 250 shown is used to provide the external input operation.

[0126] As an example, when the operating handle 250 is turned, the first contact point of the slider (such as slider 220 shown in 5) is made (e.g. Figure 5 When the TB shown is on the first electrode region PA or PB or PC, the first detection channel is controlled to output a first predetermined signal (such as the first predetermined signal Sout1 or the first predetermined signal Sout2 or the first predetermined signal Sout3 mentioned above) corresponding to the first electrode region.

[0127] In step S1120, when the first contact point of the slider is slid to the vicinity or in the interval region between the plurality of first electrode regions due to an external input operation, the second detection channel is controlled to output a second predetermined signal.

[0128] As an example, it can be done through Figure 2 The operating handle 250 shown is used to provide the external input operation.

[0129] As an example, when the operating handle 250 is turned, the first contact point of the slider (such as slider 220 shown in 5) is made (e.g. Figure 5 When the TB shown is on the first electrode region PA or PB or PC, the second detection channel is controlled to output a second predetermined signal (such as the second predetermined signal 1 or the second predetermined signal 2 mentioned above).

[0130] In step S1130, control operations corresponding to the operating device are performed according to the first predetermined signal and the second predetermined signal.

[0131] As an example, please refer to the above regarding Figure 5 The detailed description is as follows: control operations corresponding to the operating device can be performed based on the first predetermined signal and the second predetermined signal mentioned above, such as turning on the vehicle's turn signals, turning on the vehicle's headlights, etc., which will not be elaborated here.

[0132] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the substrate of the operating device may further include at least one additional electrode region, which may correspond to the interval region between the plurality of first electrode regions, and the slider may further include an additional contact point configured to slide on the at least one additional electrode region, wherein the first contact point does not contact the at least one additional electrode region and the additional contact point does not contact the plurality of first electrode regions.

[0133] As an example, as above Figure 6A As shown, the substrate 210 may include two additional electrode regions PF and PG, and PF and PG may be set to correspond to the gap regions Gap1 and Gap2, respectively.

[0134] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, step S1120 of method 1100, controlling the second detection channel to output a second predetermined signal, may include: when the additional contact point is caused to be on the at least one additional electrode region according to an external input operation, it can be determined that the first contact point of the slider slides to the vicinity or in the interval region between the plurality of first electrode regions, and the second detection channel can be controlled to output a second predetermined signal.

[0135] As an example, refer to the above. Figure 6A When the additional contact point TC slides onto the additional electrode region PF, it can be determined that the first contact point TB of the slider slides to the vicinity of the interval region Gap1 or into the interval region Gap1. Then, the second detection channel is controlled to output a second predetermined signal (such as the second predetermined signal 1 mentioned above).

[0136] As an example, refer to the above. Figure 6A When the additional contact point TC slides onto the additional electrode region PG, it can be determined that the first contact point TB of the slider slides to the vicinity of the interval region Gap2 or into the interval region Gap2. Then, the second detection channel is controlled to output a second predetermined signal (such as the second predetermined signal 2 mentioned above).

[0137] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the width of the additional electrode region may be greater than or equal to the width of the interval region.

[0138] As an example, refer to the above. Figure 6A The width w1 of the accessory electrode region PF or the width w2 of the accessory electrode region PG is greater than or equal to the width of the gap region Gap1 or Gap2.

[0139] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the plug structure of the operating device may further include a first sensing component located at the other end of the plug structure, and the first sensing component may constitute part of the second detection channel, wherein the sensing result of the first sensing component changes according to the compression state of the elastic component.

[0140] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, step S1120 of method 1100, controlling the second detection channel to output a second predetermined signal, may include: when the elastic component is in a predetermined compression state according to an external input operation, the first contact point of the slider may be determined to slide to the vicinity or in the interval region between the plurality of first electrode regions based on the sensing result of the first sensing component, and the second detection channel may be controlled to output a second predetermined signal.

[0141] As an example, refer to the above. Figure 2 The plug structure 240 may also include a first sensing component located at the other end (i.e., end B) of the plug structure 240, which may be a pressure sensor, a switch structure, or an inductive sensor.

[0142] As an example, in the case where the first sensing component is a pressure sensor, refer to the above. Figure 7A When the elastic component is in a predetermined compression state (i.e., the state of the elastic component when the sensing result of the pressure sensor 720 is between the activation force value and the maximum loading force value), it can be determined that the first contact point of the slider slides to the vicinity of the above-mentioned interval region or the interval region, and at this time the second detection channel is controlled to output a second predetermined signal.

[0143] As another example, when the first sensing component is a switch structure, refer to the above. Figure 8A When the elastic component is in a predetermined compressed state (i.e., the state of the elastic component when the sensing result of the switch structure 810 is in the open state), it can be determined that the first contact point of the slider slides to the vicinity of the above-mentioned interval area or the interval area, and at this time the second detection channel is controlled to output a second predetermined signal.

[0144] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the operating surface structure of the operating device can be a curved surface structure (as described above). Figure 9A As shown), the curved surface structure may have a plurality of recesses and protrusions spaced apart from each other, and when one end of the plug structure is located in the recess, the first contact point is located on one of the plurality of first electrode regions, and when one end of the plug structure is located in the protrusion, the first contact point is located near the interval region or in the interval region.

[0145] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the operating device may further include a second sensing component located on the other side of the operating surface structure (as described above). Figure 9A As shown), and the second sensing component can form part of the second detection channel, wherein the second sensing component is capable of sensing the position of the plug structure sliding on one side of the operating surface structure.

[0146] As an example, the second sensing component may be a capacitance sensor, wherein the sensing value of the capacitance sensor varies depending on the position of the plug structure sliding on one side of the operating surface structure.

[0147] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, step S1120 of method 1100, controlling the second detection channel to output a second predetermined signal, may include: when the second sensing component senses that the position of the plug structure sliding on one side of the operating surface structure is located at the protrusion according to an external input operation, it can be determined that the first contact point of the slider has slid to the vicinity or in the interval region between the plurality of first electrode regions, and the second detection channel is controlled to output a second predetermined signal.

[0148] As an example, refer to the above. Figure 9A When the capacitance sensor 910 senses that the position of the plug structure 240 sliding on the SA surface of the operating surface structure 230 is located at the protrusion, it can determine that the first contact point of the slider (such as TA) has slid to the vicinity or interval region of the interval region (such as Gap1 or Gap2) between the plurality of first electrode regions, and can control the second detection channel to output a second predetermined signal.

[0149] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the substrate of the operating device may further be provided with a plurality of second electrode regions, wherein there may be gaps between the plurality of second electrode regions, and the plurality of second electrode regions may be correspondingly arranged with respect to the plurality of first electrode regions. The slider may further include a second contact point, which may be configured to slide on the plurality of second electrode regions.

[0150] As an example, refer to the above. Figure 10 The substrate 210 also has three second electrode regions PA′, PB′ and PC′, with a gap region Gap1′ between PA′ and PB′ and a gap region Gap2′ between PB′ and PC′. The slider 220 also includes a second contact point TD.

[0151] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the operating device may further include a third detection channel, and the third detection channel may be configured to output a third predetermined signal corresponding to the second electrode region when the second contact point of the slider is on one of the plurality of second electrode regions.

[0152] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, step S1120 of method 1100, controlling the second detection channel to output a second predetermined signal, may include: when the second contact point of the slider is on one of the plurality of second electrode regions, controlling the third detection channel to output a third predetermined signal corresponding to the second electrode region, and performing a control operation corresponding to the operating device together with the first predetermined signal, the second predetermined signal, and the third predetermined signal.

[0153] As an example, refer to the above. Figure 10 When the second contact point TD of the slider 220 slides onto one of the second electrode regions (e.g., PA′, PB′, or PC′), the third detection channel outputs a third predetermined signal corresponding to that electrode region. When the second contact point TD of the slider 220 slides onto different second electrode regions, the third predetermined signal output by the third detection channel can be different, thereby achieving different functions.

[0154] According to embodiments of this disclosure, control operations corresponding to the operating device can be performed by means of a first predetermined signal, a second predetermined signal, and a third predetermined signal.

[0155] Specifically, such as Figure 12 As shown, assuming that when the first contact point of the slider is located on the first electrode regions PA, PB, PC and the interval region Gap1 or Gap2, the signal values ​​output by the first detection channel are A, B, C and Openload, respectively.

[0156] Assuming that when the second contact point of the slider is located on the second electrode regions PA′, PB′, PC′ and the interval region Gap1′ or Gap2′, the signal values ​​output by the third detection channel are A, B, C and Openload, respectively.

[0157] Assuming that when the additional contact point of the slider is located on the additional electrode region PF or PG, the signal value output by the second detection channel is Gap, and when the additional contact point of the slider is not located on the additional electrode region PF or PG, the signal value output by the second detection channel is Openload.

[0158] Based on the above assumptions, we can obtain the available state values ​​shown in Table 1 below.

[0159] Table 1 Available Status Values

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[0161] Based on the above, we can determine the final output result according to the signal values ​​output by the three detection channels in Table 2 below, so as to execute the control operation corresponding to the operating device.

[0162]

[0163]

[0164] The term "error" indicates that the situation is impossible or that the verification between the first predetermined signal output from the first detection channel and the third predetermined signal output from the third detection channel fails, meaning an erroneous signal is generated. In this case, the vehicle system can either discard the erroneous signal or report it to the user for further inspection.

[0165] The term "optional" indicates that the contact point of the slider has slid to the vicinity of or within the interval region. As described in the background art, the slider may only contact the previous electrode region, or only the next electrode region, or both the previous and next electrode regions simultaneously. The final output result in this case can be determined according to relevant predetermined rules. As described above, the predetermined rules can be rules predefined by the vehicle manufacturer, such as based on the order of signal values ​​and taking the later-appearing signal as the standard, or setting the priority of signal values ​​and taking the signal value with higher priority as the standard, or other strategies, which will not be elaborated here.

[0166] Since the details of the above-described operating method have already been described in detail in the process of describing the operating device according to this disclosure, they will not be repeated here for the sake of brevity. Relevant details can be found above regarding... Figures 1 to 10 The description.

[0167] Based on the above combined with appendix Figures 1 to 12 The operating device and control method provided in the embodiments of this disclosure, as detailed in Tables 1 and 2, can determine whether the contact point of the slider has slid to the vicinity of or within the aforementioned interval region by using a second predetermined signal output from the second detection channel. Furthermore, the signal output from the added third detection channel is used to mutually verify the signal output from the first detection channel. Thus, the first predetermined signal output from the first detection channel, the second predetermined signal output from the second detection channel, and the third predetermined signal output from the third detection channel can be used together to execute the control operation corresponding to the operating device, thereby more effectively avoiding the occurrence of the aforementioned "contradictory signal" fault.

[0168] Furthermore, the control method of the operating device according to embodiments of this disclosure can be recorded in a computer-readable recording medium. Specifically, according to this disclosure, a computer-readable recording medium storing computer-executable instructions can be provided, which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform the control method as described above. Examples of computer-readable recording media may include magnetic media (e.g., hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes); optical media (e.g., CD-ROMs and DVDs); magneto-optical media (e.g., optical discs); and hardware devices specifically configured for storing and executing program instructions (e.g., read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), flash memory, etc.). Furthermore, according to this disclosure, a device including a processor and a memory storing computer-executable instructions can also be provided, wherein, when executed by a processor, the computer-executable instructions cause the processor to perform the control method as described above. Examples of computer-executable instructions include, for example, machine code generated by a compiler and files containing high-level code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter.

[0169] It should be noted that the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing at least one executable instruction for implementing a specified logical function. It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions indicated in the blocks may occur in a different order than those indicated in the drawings. For example, two consecutively indicated blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or operation, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0170] In general, the various exemplary embodiments of this disclosure can be implemented in hardware or dedicated circuitry, software, firmware, logic, or any combination thereof. Some aspects can be implemented in hardware, while others can be implemented in firmware or software that can be executed by a controller, microprocessor, or other computing device. When aspects of embodiments of this disclosure are illustrated or described as block diagrams, flowcharts, or using some other graphical representation, it will be understood that the blocks, apparatuses, systems, techniques, or methods described herein can be implemented as non-limiting examples in hardware, software, firmware, dedicated circuitry or logic, general-purpose hardware or controllers or other computing devices, or some combination thereof.

[0171] The exemplary embodiments of this disclosure described in detail above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and combinations can be made to these embodiments or their features without departing from the principles and spirit of this disclosure, and such modifications should fall within the scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. An operating device, comprising: A substrate is provided with a plurality of first electrode regions, wherein there are gaps between the plurality of first electrode regions; A slider having a first contact point configured to slide over the plurality of first electrode regions; Operating surface structure; A plug structure, including an elastic component, wherein one end of the plug structure is capable of sliding on one side of an operating surface structure as the elastic component is compressed, and driving the slider to slide on the substrate; A first detection channel is configured to output a first predetermined signal corresponding to one of the plurality of first electrode regions when the first contact point of the slider is on one of the plurality of first electrode regions. The second detection channel is configured to output a second predetermined signal when the slider slides to the vicinity of or within the interval region between the plurality of first electrode regions at its first contact point, wherein the interval region is a gap region between adjacent first electrodes and does not include other electrodes. The first predetermined signal and the second predetermined signal are used to perform control operations corresponding to the operating device. When the second predetermined signal is open, the operating device performs the control operation according to the first predetermined signal corresponding to the first electrode region. Otherwise, the operating device performs the control operation according to the first predetermined signals corresponding to the adjacent first electrodes according to predetermined rules.

2. The operating device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The substrate further includes at least one additional electrode region corresponding to a spacing region between the plurality of first electrode regions and located outside the spacing region. The slider further includes additional contact points configured to slide on the at least one additional electrode region. Specifically, when the additional contact point slides onto the at least one additional electrode region, the second detection channel outputs the second predetermined signal. Wherein, the first contact point does not contact the at least one additional electrode region, and the additional contact point does not contact the plurality of first electrode regions.

3. The operating device as described in claim 1, wherein, The plug structure further includes a first sensing component located at the other end of the plug structure, and the first sensing component constitutes part of the second detection channel, wherein the sensing result of the first sensing component changes according to the compression state of the elastic component. When it is determined, based on the sensing result of the first sensing component, that the elastic component is in a predetermined compression state, the second detection channel outputs the second predetermined signal.

4. The operating device as described in claim 3, wherein, The first sensing component is a pressure sensor, a switch structure, or an inductive sensor.

5. The operating device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The operating surface structure is a curved surface structure, wherein the curved surface structure has a plurality of recesses and protrusions spaced apart from each other, wherein when one end of the plug structure is located in the recess, the first contact point is located on one of the plurality of first electrode regions; when one end of the plug structure is located in the protrusion, the first contact point is located near or within the interval region. The operating device further includes a second sensing component located on the other side of the operating surface structure, and the second sensing component constitutes part of the second detection channel. The second sensing component is capable of sensing the sliding position of the plug structure on one side of the operating surface structure. When the second sensing component senses that the position of the plug structure sliding on one side of the operating surface structure is located at the protrusion, the second detection channel outputs the second predetermined signal.

6. The operating device as claimed in claim 5, wherein, The second sensing component is a capacitance sensor, wherein the sensing value of the capacitance sensor varies according to the position of the plug structure sliding on one side of the operating surface structure.

7. The operating device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The substrate is further provided with a plurality of second electrode regions, wherein there are gaps between the plurality of second electrode regions, and the plurality of second electrode regions are provided corresponding to the plurality of first electrode regions; The slider further includes a second contact point configured to slide over the plurality of second electrode regions; The operating device further includes: The third detection channel is configured to output a third predetermined signal corresponding to one of the plurality of second electrode regions when the second contact point of the slider is on one of the plurality of second electrode regions. The first predetermined signal and the second predetermined signal, together with the third predetermined signal, are used to perform control operations corresponding to the operating device.

8. The operating device as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The width of the additional electrode region is greater than or equal to the width of the interval region.

9. A control method for an operating device, wherein, The operating device includes: A substrate is provided with a plurality of first electrode regions, wherein there are gaps between the plurality of first electrode regions; A slider having a first contact point configured to slide over the plurality of first electrode regions; Operating surface structure; A plug structure, including an elastic component, wherein one end of the plug structure is capable of sliding on one side of an operating surface structure as the elastic component is compressed, and driving the slider to slide on the substrate; A first detection channel is configured to output a first predetermined signal corresponding to one of the plurality of first electrode regions when the first contact point of the slider is on one of the plurality of first electrode regions. The second detection channel is configured to output a second predetermined signal when the first contact point of the slider slides to the vicinity or in the interval region between the plurality of first electrode regions, wherein the interval region is a gap region between adjacent first electrodes and does not include other electrodes. The control method includes: When the first contact point of the slider is made on one of the plurality of first electrode regions according to an external input operation, the first detection channel is controlled to output the first predetermined signal corresponding to the first electrode region; When the first contact point of the slider is slid to the vicinity or interval region between the plurality of first electrode regions according to the external input operation, the second detection channel is controlled to output the second predetermined signal. Control operations corresponding to the operating device are executed according to the first predetermined signal and the second predetermined signal. When the second predetermined signal is open, the control operation is executed according to the first predetermined signal corresponding to the first electrode region. Otherwise, the control operation is executed according to the first predetermined signals corresponding to the adjacent first electrodes according to predetermined rules.

10. The control method as described in claim 9, wherein, The substrate further includes at least one additional electrode region, which corresponds to a spacing region between the plurality of first electrode regions and is located outside the spacing region. The slider further includes additional contact points that are slidable on the at least one additional electrode region, wherein the first contact points do not contact the at least one additional electrode region, and the additional contact points do not contact the plurality of first electrode regions. The control of the second detection channel to output the second predetermined signal includes: When the additional contact point is moved onto the at least one additional electrode region according to an external input operation, it is determined that the first contact point of the slider slides to the vicinity or in the interval region between the plurality of first electrode regions, and the second detection channel is controlled to output the second predetermined signal.

11. The control method as described in claim 9, wherein, The plug structure further includes a first sensing component located at the other end of the plug structure, and the first sensing component constitutes part of the second detection channel, wherein the sensing result of the first sensing component changes according to the compression state of the elastic component. The control of the second detection channel to output the second predetermined signal includes: When the elastic component is put into a predetermined compression state according to the external input operation, the first contact point of the slider is determined to slide to the vicinity or in the interval region between the plurality of first electrode regions based on the sensing result of the first sensing component, and the second detection channel is controlled to output the second predetermined signal.

12. The control method as described in claim 11, wherein, The first sensing component is a pressure sensor, a switch structure, or an inductive sensor.

13. The control method as described in claim 9, wherein, The operating surface structure is a curved surface structure, wherein the curved surface structure has a plurality of recesses and protrusions spaced apart from each other, wherein when one end of the plug structure is located in the recess, the first contact point is located on one of the plurality of first electrode regions; when one end of the plug structure is located in the protrusion, the first contact point is located near or within the interval region. The operating device further includes a second sensing component located on the other side of the operating surface structure, and the second sensing component constitutes part of the second detection channel. The second sensing component is capable of sensing the sliding position of the plug structure on one side of the operating surface structure. The control of the second detection channel to output a second predetermined signal includes: When the second sensing component senses that the position of the plug structure sliding on one side of the operating surface structure is located at the protrusion according to the external input operation, it determines that the first contact point of the slider has slid to the vicinity or interval region between the plurality of first electrode regions, and controls the second detection channel to output the second predetermined signal.

14. The control method as described in claim 13, wherein, The second sensing component is a capacitance sensor, wherein the sensing value of the capacitance sensor varies according to the position of the plug structure sliding on one side of the operating surface structure.

15. The control method according to any one of claims 9 to 13, wherein, The substrate is further provided with a plurality of second electrode regions, wherein there are gaps between the plurality of second electrode regions, and the plurality of second electrode regions are provided corresponding to the plurality of first electrode regions; The slider further includes a second contact point configured to slide over the plurality of second electrode regions; The operating device further includes: The third detection channel is configured to output a third predetermined signal corresponding to one of the plurality of second electrode regions when the second contact point of the slider is on one of the plurality of second electrode regions. The control method further includes: When the second contact point of the slider is on one of the plurality of second electrode regions, the third detection channel is controlled to output a third predetermined signal corresponding to that second electrode region. The control operation corresponding to the operating device is executed together with the first predetermined signal, the second predetermined signal and the third predetermined signal.

16. The control method as described in claim 10, wherein, The width of the additional electrode region is greater than or equal to the width of the interval region.

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