Information input systems, methods and equipment

Abstract

This application discloses an information input system, method, and device, belonging to the field of electronic equipment technology. The information input system includes: an electronic device, including an image sensor with a photosensitive layer; a connecting component, detachably connected to the electronic device, the connecting component including a light-emitting unit; an input device, detachably connected to the connecting component; a polarizer and an analyzer; wherein, when the electronic device, the connecting component, and the input device are connected in sequence, the polarizer and the analyzer are located between the light-emitting unit and the photosensitive layer, and the light emitted by the light-emitting unit passes through the polarizer and the analyzer and enters the photosensitive layer; the rotation angle of the polarizer is related to the input signal of the input device, so that the polarized light entering the photosensitive layer is different when the input signal of the input device is different.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of electronic equipment technology, and specifically relates to an information input system, method and device. Background Technology

[0002] On the terminal, users can enter text on web pages to search for information, and they can also enter text in the chat box of a chat application to communicate remotely with other users.

[0003] In related technologies, large-screen terminals connect to an external keyboard via the host's data interface, allowing users to input data using the external keyboard; small-screen terminals (such as mobile phones and tablets) display a virtual keyboard on the screen, allowing users to input text by clicking the keys on the virtual keyboard via touchscreen.

[0004] However, virtual keyboards occupy part of the display space on the screen, affecting the display effect. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide an information input system, method, and device that can realize information input of electronic devices based on image sensors, and solve the problem that virtual keyboards occupy part of the display space of the display screen and affect the display effect of electronic devices.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an information input system, including:

[0007] An electronic device, the electronic device including an image sensor having a photosensitive layer;

[0008] A connection component, detachably connected to the electronic device, the connection component including a light-emitting unit;

[0009] An input device, wherein the input device is detachably connected to the connection assembly;

[0010] Polarizer and analyzer;

[0011] In the case where the electronic device, the connection component, and the input device are connected in sequence, the polarizer and the analyzer are located between the light-emitting unit and the photosensitive layer, and the light emitted by the light-emitting unit passes through the polarizer and the analyzer and enters the photosensitive layer; the rotation angle of the polarizer is related to the input signal of the input device, so that the polarized light entering the photosensitive layer is different when the input signal of the input device is different.

[0012] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide an information input method applied to the information input system provided in the first aspect. When the electronic device, connection component, and input device in the information input system are sequentially connected, the information input method includes:

[0013] The input device generates the input signal;

[0014] Control the polarizer to rotate to the target angle corresponding to the input signal;

[0015] The light-emitting unit in the connection assembly is controlled to emit light, and the light emitted by the light-emitting unit passes through the polarizer and the analyzer rotated to the target angle and then reaches the photosensitive layer of the image sensor.

[0016] Image data is acquired through the photosensitive layer;

[0017] The electronic device is controlled to respond based on the image data.

[0018] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide an electronic device including a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a program or instructions executable on the processor, and the program or instructions, when executed by the processor, implement the steps of the information input method as described in the second aspect.

[0019] Fourthly, embodiments of this application provide a readable storage medium on which a program or instructions are stored, which, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the information input method as described in the second aspect.

[0020] Fifthly, embodiments of this application provide a chip, the chip including a processor and a communication interface, the communication interface being coupled to the processor, the processor being used to run programs or instructions to implement the steps of the information input method as described in the second aspect.

[0021] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this application provide a computer program product stored in a storage medium, which is executed by at least one processor to implement the steps of the information input method as described in the second aspect.

[0022] In the information input system provided in this application embodiment, when the electronic device, connecting components, and input device are connected in sequence, the light emitted by the light-emitting unit passes through a polarizer and an analyzer and enters the photosensitive layer. The polarized light entering the photosensitive layer differs depending on the rotation angle of the polarizer. Since the rotation angle of the polarizer is related to the input signal of the input device, the electronic device can determine the input signal of the input device based on the light sensed by the photosensitive layer, thus realizing information input. Therefore, this application embodiment utilizes an image sensor within the electronic device to achieve information input. On the one hand, the input device can be flexibly disassembled and is easy to operate; on the other hand, it does not occupy the display screen of the electronic device, making it particularly suitable for small-screen electronic devices. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the information input system provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the information input system provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 2 ;

[0025] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the image sensor provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0026] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the image sensor provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0027] Figure 5 Example diagram of the information input system provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 6 Flowchart of the information input method provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 7 Flowchart of the information input method provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 2 ;

[0030] Figure 8 A structural block diagram of the information input device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0031] Figure 9 A structural block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the hardware structure of an electronic device to implement an embodiment of this application.

[0033] Figure labels: 10-Electronic device; 11-Image sensor; 111-Photosensitive layer; 1111-Photosensitive unit; 112-Microlens layer; 113-Filter layer; 12-Camera lens assembly; 20-Connection assembly; 21-Light emission unit; 30-Input device; 40-Polarizer; 50-Analyzer. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and not to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such use of data can be interchanged where appropriate so that embodiments of this application can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first," "second," etc., are generally of the same class and the number of objects is not limited; for example, a first object can be one or more. Furthermore, in the specification and claims, "and / or" indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0036] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0037] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0038] First, the terms used in this application will be explained to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art:

[0039] Image sensor: Also known as a camera sensor, in a digital camera, the image sensor functions similarly to film in a traditional camera. Image sensors are generally divided into two types: charge-coupled device (CCD) and complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) devices.

[0040] The general workflow of a CMOS device is as follows: it senses an optical signal and converts it into an electrical signal; then, it amplifies and converts the electrical signal into an analog signal to form a digital signal matrix (i.e., image data); next, it performs image processing (Image Signal Processor, ISP) on the digital signal matrix to obtain the processed image data; finally, it compresses and stores the processed image data.

[0041] Among them, the CMOS camera module (CCM) is one of the mainstream camera modules used in terminals. It mainly consists of a lens, a voice coil motor, an infrared filter, an image sensor, a digital signal processor (DSP), and a flexible printed circuit board (FPC).

[0042] Polarized light, also known as plane-polarized light or linearly polarized light, is light whose plane of vibration is limited to a fixed direction. Light is an electromagnetic wave, and the plane formed by the direction of vibration of the electromagnetic wave and the direction of propagation of the light wave (i.e., the direction of light propagation) is called the plane of vibration.

[0043] Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves. The vibration direction of the light wave vector of a transverse wave is perpendicular to the direction of light wave propagation. On a plane perpendicular to the direction of light wave propagation, it can vibrate in any direction. Natural light vibrates uniformly in all directions and is unpolarized light. Natural light can be changed into light with a certain vibration direction after passing through a polarizer. This is because there is a certain characteristic direction in the polarizer (called the polarization direction), which allows light rays with vibration directions parallel to the polarization direction to pass through, while filtering out light rays with vibration directions perpendicular to the polarization direction.

[0044] Polarizer and Analyzer: The first polarizer P1 through which natural light passes can be called the polarizer, which converts natural light into polarized light. Since the human eye cannot distinguish between positively polarized light and negatively polarized light, a second polarizer P2 is needed to check for polarization. Rotating P2, when the polarization direction of P2 is parallel to the plane of vibration of the polarized light, the polarized light can pass through smoothly, and brighter light shines behind P2. When the polarization direction of P2 is perpendicular to the plane of vibration of the polarized light, the polarized light cannot pass through, and the area behind P2 becomes darker. This second polarizer P2, used to distinguish polarized light, is called the analyzer.

[0045] Based on the characteristics of the polarizer and analyzer described above, this application provides an information input system, method, and apparatus. In this application, an electronic device, a connecting component, and an input device are connected sequentially. A polarizer and an analyzer are provided between the photosensitive layer of the image sensor in the electronic device and the light-emitting unit of the connecting component. The rotation angle of the polarizer is related to the input signal of the input device. Thus, when the input signal of the input device is different, the rotation angle of the polarizer is different. The light emitted by the light-emitting unit becomes polarized light with different vibration directions (or vibration planes) after passing through polarizers with different rotation angles. The polarized light with different vibration directions passes through the analyzer and enters the photosensitive layer of the electronic device. The electronic device can identify the polarized light through the photosensitive layer and recognize the input information of the input device. Therefore, information input of the electronic device is realized.

[0046] As can be seen, the information input system provided in this application does not require the data interface of the electronic device or the display screen of the electronic device, and can be applied to a variety of electronic devices, especially electronic devices with no data interface or few data interfaces and small display screens.

[0047] The information input system, method, and device provided in this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through specific embodiments and application scenarios.

[0048] refer to Figures 1-2 , Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the information input system provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 1 , Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the information input system provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 2 .

[0049] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the information input system includes:

[0050] Electronic device 10, the electronic device 10 includes an image sensor 11 having a photosensitive layer 111 disposed thereon;

[0051] The connection component 20 is detachably connected to the electronic device 10, and the connection component 20 includes a light-emitting unit 21.

[0052] Input device 30, which is detachably connected to connection assembly 20;

[0053] Polarizer 40 and analyzer 50;

[0054] In this configuration, with the electronic device 10, the connection component 20, and the input device 30 connected in sequence, the polarizer 40 and the analyzer 50 are located between the light-emitting unit 21 and the photosensitive layer 111, and the light emitted by the light-emitting unit 21 passes through the polarizer 40 and the analyzer 50 and enters the photosensitive layer 111; the rotation angle of the polarizer 40 is related to the input signal of the input device 30, so that the polarized light entering the photosensitive layer is different when the input signal of the input device 30 is different.

[0055] The rotation angle of the polarizer 40 is related to the input signal of the input device 30. The rotation angle of the polarizer 40 corresponds one-to-one with the input signal of the input device 30. When the input signal of the input device 30 is different, the rotation angle of the polarizer 40 is different. Thus, the electronic device 10 can accurately identify the input signal of the input device 30 based on the polarized light sensed by the photosensitive layer 111.

[0056] In this embodiment, when the electronic device 10, the connection component 20, and the input device 30 are connected in sequence, during the information input process: the input device 30 generates an input signal, and the polarizer 40 rotates by a rotation angle associated with the input signal, that is, the rotation angle corresponding to the input signal; the light emitted by the light-emitting unit 21 in the connection component 20 becomes polarized light after passing through the rotated polarizer 40, and the polarized light is identified by the analyzer 50 and then enters the photosensitive layer 111, where it is sensed by the photosensitive layer 111.

[0057] The angle of the analyzer 50 can be fixed, that is, the polarization direction of the analyzer 50 can be fixed. Therefore, when the polarizer 40 is rotated at different angles, the amount of light emitted by the light-emitting unit 21 that reaches the photosensitive layer 111 after passing through the rotated polarizer 40 and the fixed-angle analyzer 50 is different. When the polarization direction of the polarizer 40 after rotation is parallel to the polarization direction of the analyzer 50, the polarized light emitted by the light-emitting unit 21, after passing through the rotated polarizer 40, can completely pass through the analyzer 50 and reach the photosensitive layer 111. When the polarization direction of the polarizer 40 after rotation is perpendicular to the polarization direction of the analyzer 50, the polarized light emitted by the light-emitting unit 21, after passing through the rotated polarizer 40, cannot pass through the analyzer 50 and reach the photosensitive layer 111. When the polarization direction of the polarizer 40 after rotation is between parallel and perpendicular to the polarization direction of the analyzer 50, the polarized light emitted by the light-emitting unit 21, after passing through the rotated polarizer 40, can partially pass through the analyzer 50 and reach the photosensitive layer 111. Therefore, the electronic device can identify the rotation angle of the polarizer 40 based on the polarized light sensed by the photosensitive layer 111, and then determine the input signal of the input device 30 based on the correlation between the rotation angle of the polarizer 40 and the input signal of the input device 30. Thus, by utilizing the principle of polarized light, the input device 30 can input information to the electronic device 10 through the connection component 20 with the light-emitting unit 21.

[0058] from Figure 1 It can be seen that the information input system provided in this application has the following advantages: 1. Simple structure and low cost; 2. Compared with connecting input devices via wireless signals such as Bluetooth and wireless networks, the information input system uses a connecting component to connect the input device and inputs light signals to the electronic device through a stable light source, which improves the stability of information input; 3. Compared with connecting input devices via a data interface, the information input system does not need to occupy the data interface of the electronic device, and is especially suitable for electronic devices with few or no data interfaces; 4. Compared with a virtual keyboard, the information input system does not need to occupy the display screen of the electronic device and has no impact on the display effect of the electronic device, and is especially suitable for electronic devices with small screens.

[0059] In one example, electronic device 10 is, for example, a mobile phone, tablet computer, or other device with an image sensor.

[0060] In one example, input device 30 is, for example, a keyboard, mouse, gamepad, etc.

[0061] In one example, the light-emitting unit 21 may be a light-emitting component such as a light bulb, a light-emitting diode (LED), a liquid crystal display (LCD), or a digital tube built into the connection component 20.

[0062] In one example, the connecting component 20 can be a flexible printed circuit (FPC), and the light-emitting unit 21 can be disposed on the flexible printed circuit, making the connecting component 20 easy to store and fold, thus improving the user experience. Similarly, the input device 30 can also be made of flexible materials. Flexible printed circuit boards, also known as flexible circuit boards or flexible circuit boards, possess characteristics such as light weight, thinness, and the ability to be freely bent and folded.

[0063] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the polarizer 40 is disposed in the connecting assembly 20.

[0064] In this embodiment, in the connection assembly 20, the light emitted by the light-emitting unit 21 is converted into polarized light after passing through the polarizer 40. When the connection assembly 20 is detachably connected to the input device 30, the connection between the connection assembly 20 and the input device 30 can be electrical. The polarizer 40 is disposed in the connection assembly 20 so that the driving component (not shown in the figure) in the connection assembly 20 can control the polarizer 40 to rotate by a rotation angle associated with the input signal when it receives the input signal from the input device 30.

[0065] Optionally, the polarizer 40 can also be disposed in the image sensor 11. When the polarizer 40 is disposed in the image sensor 11, the analyzer 50, used to identify the polarized light emitted by the polarizer 40, is also disposed in the image sensor 11. To control the rotation of the polarizer 40, the electronic device 10, the connecting assembly 20, and the input device 30 can be electrically connected, so that the electronic device 10 controls the rotation of the polarizer 40 by a rotation angle corresponding to the input signal.

[0066] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the analyzer 50 is disposed in the image sensor 11.

[0067] In this embodiment, since the angle of the polarizer 50 can be controlled to remain constant, the polarizer 50 can be disposed in the image sensor 11. The polarizer 50 disposed in the image sensor 11 can block all or part of the photosensitive layer 111. When the polarizer 50 blocks all of the photosensitive layer 111, the electronic device 10 can identify the input signal of the input device 30 based on the polarized light sensed by the entire area of ​​the photosensitive layer 111; when the polarizer 50 blocks part of the photosensitive layer 111, the electronic device can identify the input signal of the input device 30 based on the polarized light sensed by the part of the photosensitive layer 111. Thus, by disposing of the polarizer 50 in the image sensor 11, the polarizer 50 can accurately block the photosensitive layer 111, improving the accuracy of the electronic device 10 in identifying the input signal of the input device 30.

[0068] Optionally, the analyzer 50 can also be disposed in the connection assembly 20. When the analyzer 50 is disposed in the connection assembly 20, since the analyzer 50 is used to identify the polarized light emitted from the polarizer 40, the polarizer 40 also needs to be disposed in the connection assembly 20. By disposing of the analyzer 50 in the connection assembly 20, when the connection assembly 20 is not connected to the electronic device 10, the analyzer 50 will not affect the imaging quality of the electronic device 10; when the electronic device 10, the connection assembly 20, and the input device 30 are connected in sequence, the analyzer 50 can be used to assist in the information input of the electronic device 10.

[0069] In some embodiments, Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the image sensor provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 ,like Figure 3 As shown, the number of analyzers 50 is at least one, wherein, Figure 3 Taking multiple polarizers 50 as an example, each polarizer 50 is correspondingly provided with at least one photosensitive unit 1111 in the photosensitive layer 111. Thus, by providing a polarizer 50 corresponding to at least one photosensitive unit 1111 in the photosensitive layer 111, the accuracy of the photosensitive layer 111 in sensing polarized light is improved.

[0070] In this embodiment, in the image sensor 11, multiple photosensitive units 1111 in the photosensitive layer 111 sense light signals and convert them into electrical signals, which are then converted into pixel values ​​of pixels in the image. A polarizer 50 can be provided for at least one photosensitive unit 1111 in the image sensor 11, so that the polarized light sensed by at least one photosensitive unit 1111 is different when the rotation angle of the polarizer 40 is different, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of the photosensitive layer 111 in sensing polarized light.

[0071] As an example, such as Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3Taking an array of multiple photosensitive units 1111 as an example, the photosensitive layer 111 is represented by a shaded pattern, and the analyzer 50 is shown as a shaded pattern. An analyzer 50 can be provided for each photosensitive unit 1111. R, B, Gr, and Gb represent photosensitive units that sense red, blue, and green light respectively (where Gr and Gb represent different shades of green).

[0072] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the image sensor 11 provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 When the analyzer 50 is disposed in the image sensor 11, the image sensor includes: a microlens layer 112, and the analyzer 50 is located between the microlens layer 112 and the photosensitive layer 111.

[0073] In this embodiment, the polarized light emitted by the polarizer 40 enters the microlens layer 112, is converged by the microlens layer 112, enters the analyzer 50, and after being detected by the analyzer 50, reaches the photosensitive layer 111. Thus, the photosensitive layer 111 can distinguish the intensity of the polarized light.

[0074] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the image sensor 11 further includes a filter layer 113, which is located between the microlens layer 112 and the photosensitive layer 111. A polarizer 50 is located between the microlens layer 112 and the filter layer 113, or, alternatively, between the filter layer 113 and the photosensitive layer 111. Figure 4 Taking the polarizer 50 located between the microlens layer 112 and the filter layer 113 as an example, in the case where the image sensor 11 includes the filter layer 113, various configuration schemes for the polarizer 50 are provided, so that the polarized light identified by the polarizer 50 reaches the photosensitive layer 111.

[0075] In some embodiments, the image sensor 11 is disposed in the camera module of the electronic device 10. When the connecting component 20 is connected to the electronic device 10, one side of the connecting component 20 covers the outside of the camera module and is fixed relative to the camera module.

[0076] In the electronic device 10, the camera module may include a camera lens assembly and an image sensor 11. One side of the connecting component 20 is covered outside the camera module and fixed relative to the camera module. The connecting component 20 may also be covered outside the camera lens assembly and fixed relative to the camera lens assembly.

[0077] In this embodiment, one side of the connecting component 20 is covered outside the camera module and fixed relative to the camera module, which can improve the stability of the connection between the connecting component 20 and the electronic device 10. It can also ensure that the light emitted by the connecting component 20 can enter the camera module of the electronic device 10 and be sensed by the photosensitive layer 111 in the image sensor 11, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the information input of the electronic device 10.

[0078] As an example, Figure 5 An example diagram of an information input system provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 5 In the middle, input device 30 ( Figure 5 (Taking the keyboard as an example) it is connected to the electronic device 10 via the connecting component 20. Figure 5 (Taking a mobile phone as an example) The connection component 20 is attached to the camera lens assembly 12 of the electronic device 10, covering the camera lens assembly 12. When the user inputs information via the keyboard, the polarizer rotates by a corresponding angle. The light emitted by the light-emitting unit passes through the polarizer and becomes polarized light. After being identified by the analyzer, it reaches the photosensitive layer. In this way, the input information from the keyboard can be determined based on the polarized light sensed by the photosensitive layer.

[0079] like Figures 1-2 As shown, this application embodiment also provides a connection component 20, which is used for detachable connection with electronic device 10 and input device 30. The connection component 20 includes: a light-emitting unit 21; wherein, when electronic device 10, connection component 20 and input device 30 are connected in sequence, the light emitted by light-emitting unit 21 passes through polarizer 40 and analyzer 50 and enters the photosensitive layer 111 of image sensor 11 of electronic device 10. The rotation angle of polarizer 40 is associated with the input signal of input device 30 so that the polarized light entering photosensitive layer 111 is different when the input signal of input device 30 is different.

[0080] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, a polarizer 40 is provided inside the connecting component 20.

[0081] In some embodiments, the connection component includes a polarizer and a polarizer.

[0082] The implementation principle and technical effects of the connection component provided in this application embodiment can be referred to the connection component in the information input system provided in the foregoing embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0083] like Figure 4 As shown, this application embodiment also provides an image sensor 11, including: a photosensitive layer 111, a microlens layer 112, and at least one polarizer 50. For example... Figures 1-2As shown, when the electronic device 10 where the image sensor 11 is located, the connection component 20 provided in the above embodiment, and the input device 30 are connected in sequence, the light emitted by the light-emitting unit 21 in the connection component 20 passes through the polarizer 40 and the analyzer 50 and enters the photosensitive layer 111.

[0084] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, each analyzer 50 is configured corresponding to at least one photosensitive unit 1111 in the photosensitive layer 111.

[0085] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the analyzer 50 is disposed between the microlens layer 112 and the photosensitive layer 111.

[0086] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the image sensor 11 also includes a filter layer 113 located between the microlens layer 112 and the photosensitive layer 111; the polarizer 50 is located between the microlens layer 112 and the filter layer 113, or the polarizer 50 is located between the filter layer 113 and the photosensitive layer 111. Figure 4 Taking the polarizer 50 located between the microlens layer 112 and the filter layer 113 as an example.

[0087] The implementation principle and technical effects of the image sensor 11 provided in this application embodiment can be referred to the image sensor 11 in the information input system provided in the foregoing embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0088] This application also provides an electronic device, which includes an image sensor as provided in any of the foregoing embodiments. For example, the electronic device may be a camera, a mobile phone, a computer, etc. Thus, the electronic device can achieve information input through the image sensor, connection components, polarizer, and analyzer, improving the stability and reliability of information input and enhancing the user experience.

[0089] This application also provides an information input method. This method can be applied to the information input system provided in any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0090] refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 Flowchart of the information input method provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 1 .like Figure 6 As shown, the information input method provided in this application embodiment may include:

[0091] S601 generates input signals through input devices.

[0092] In this embodiment, an input signal can be generated in response to a user's input operation on the input device. For example, if the input device is a keyboard, an input signal can be generated in response to a user clicking a key on the keyboard. Or, if the input device is a mouse, corresponding input signals can be generated in response to a user's left-click, right-click, double-click, scroll, or other operations on the mouse.

[0093] S602 controls the polarizer to rotate to the target angle corresponding to the input signal.

[0094] The rotation angle of the polarizer is related to the input signal of the input device. This relationship can be described as a one-to-one correspondence between the polarizer's rotation angle and the input signal; different input signals result in different rotation angles for the polarizer.

[0095] In this embodiment, in the information input system, an input signal from an input device can be received via a drive unit connected to the polarizer, and the polarizer can be controlled to rotate to a target angle corresponding to the input signal in response to the input signal. Specifically, when the polarizer is located in a connecting assembly, the drive unit connected to the polarizer in the connecting assembly can control the polarizer to rotate to the target angle; when the polarizer is located in an electronic device, the drive unit connected to the polarizer in the electronic device can control the polarizer to rotate to the target angle; furthermore, when the polarizer is located in an image sensor of an electronic device, the drive unit connected to the polarizer in the image sensor can control the polarizer to rotate to the target angle. The drive unit can be a drive motor or other structure capable of performing a driving function.

[0096] S603 controls the light-emitting unit in the connection assembly to emit light. The light emitted by the light-emitting unit passes through the polarizer and analyzer rotated to the target angle and then reaches the photosensitive layer of the image sensor.

[0097] In this embodiment, the light-emitting unit can be controlled to emit light by a driving component in the connecting assembly. The detachable connection between the connecting assembly and the input device can be an electrical connection. The connecting assembly can control the light-emitting unit to emit light upon receiving an input signal from the input device, or it can control the light-emitting unit to emit light while detachably connected to the input device. After the polarizer rotates to the target angle, the light emitted by the light-emitting unit passes through the polarizer, forming polarized light. After being identified by the analyzer, the polarized light enters the photosensitive layer of the image sensor of the electronic device.

[0098] S604 acquires image data through the photosensitive layer.

[0099] When the polarizer is rotated at different angles, the vibration direction of the polarized light emitted from the polarizer varies. Since the polarization direction of the analyzer remains unchanged, polarized light with different vibration directions undergoes different degrees of filtering (i.e., identification) at the analyzer, resulting in different amounts of light passing through the analyzer. When the vibration direction of the polarized light is consistent with the polarization direction of the analyzer, all the polarized light can pass through the analyzer; when the vibration direction of the polarized light is perpendicular to the polarization direction of the analyzer, the polarized light cannot pass through the analyzer; when the vibration direction of the polarized light is between the polarization direction of the analyzer and the direction perpendicular to that polarization direction, some of the polarized light can pass through the analyzer, while some cannot.

[0100] Therefore, when the input signal of the input device is different, the polarizer rotates to a different target angle, the polarization direction of the polarized light emitted by the polarizer is different, the number of rays of polarized light with different vibration directions passing through the analyzer is different, and thus the number of rays of polarized light sensed by the sensing layer is different.

[0101] In this embodiment, image data can be formed based on the sensing layer's perception of polarized light. This involves converting the optical signal into an electrical signal, amplifying the electrical signal, performing digital-to-analog conversion, and forming a digital signal matrix, which in turn generates the image data. Different input signals result in different image data generated based on the sensing layer's perception of polarized light, allowing the input signal of the input device to be determined subsequently based on this image data.

[0102] S605 controls electronic devices to respond based on image data.

[0103] In this embodiment, since the image data differs depending on the input signal, the electronic device can be controlled to respond based on the image data. This includes controlling the electronic device to respond to input signals from the input device, such as displaying text corresponding to the input signal or executing device operations indicated by the input signal, such as switching, closing, or page scrolling.

[0104] In one possible implementation, since the image data is affected by the target angle of the polarizer's rotation, and this target angle is correlated with the input signal, the target angle can be determined based on the image data. Based on the correlation between the target angle and the input signal, the input signal of the input device can be determined, and the electronic device can be controlled to respond to this input signal. This improves the accuracy of the electronic device's response.

[0105] In addition, a correspondence between image data and the response operation of electronic devices can be established in advance. Based on this correspondence, the response operation corresponding to the image data can be determined, and the electronic device can be controlled to execute the response operation.

[0106] In this embodiment, by utilizing a connection component, a polarizer, and an analyzer, the image sensor of the electronic device perceives different polarized light when different input signals are input, resulting in different image data. Based on this image data, the electronic device can be controlled to respond. This achieves information input for the electronic device, improves the stability and accuracy of information input, and eliminates the need to occupy the electronic device's display screen and data interface, effectively enhancing the user experience.

[0107] refer to Figure 7 , Figure 7 Flowchart of the information input method provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 2 .like Figure 7 As shown, the information input method provided in this application embodiment may include:

[0108] S701 generates input signals through input devices.

[0109] S702 controls the polarizer to rotate to the target angle corresponding to the input signal.

[0110] S703 controls the light-emitting unit in the connection assembly to emit light. The light emitted by the light-emitting unit passes through the polarizer and analyzer, which are rotated to the target angle, and then reaches the photosensitive layer of the image sensor.

[0111] S704 acquires image data through the photosensitive layer.

[0112] The implementation principles and technical effects of S701-S704 can be referred to in the aforementioned embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0113] S705 determines light intensity information based on image data.

[0114] In this embodiment, because the input signals from the input devices differ, the rotation angle of the polarizer varies. This difference in rotation angle results in different amounts of polarized light passing through the analyzer, leading to varying intensity of polarized light perceived by the photosensitive layer. The intensity of polarized light perceived by the photosensitive layer can be determined based on the image data generated from the perception of polarized light by the photosensitive layer.

[0115] The image data is a digital signal matrix; therefore, it includes signal values ​​corresponding one-to-one with multiple photosensitive units. The larger the signal value, the stronger the intensity of the polarized light sensed by the photosensitive unit. Based on this, determining light intensity information from image data can be achieved in several possible ways:

[0116] In one possible implementation, there is one polarizer, which is associated with a photosensitive unit in the photosensitive layer. This photosensitive unit is referred to as the target photosensitive unit. The signal value corresponding to the target photosensitive unit can be obtained from the image data; this signal value corresponds to light intensity information. Furthermore, by using only one polarizer, the electronic device can be controlled to respond based on the intensity of the polarized light sensed by the photosensitive unit corresponding to that polarizer, thus improving the accuracy of information input to the electronic device.

[0117] In another possible implementation, there are multiple analyzers, each corresponding to a different target photosensitive unit in the photosensitive layer. Considering that the analyzers may have errors, the signal values ​​corresponding to the multiple target photosensitive units can be obtained from the image data, and the signal values ​​corresponding to the multiple target photosensitive units can be fused to obtain light intensity information, thereby improving the accuracy of the light intensity information.

[0118] Optionally, fusing the signal values ​​corresponding to multiple target photosensitive units to obtain light intensity information may include: averaging the signal values ​​corresponding to multiple target photosensitive units to obtain an average value, and determining the light intensity information as the information corresponding to the average value; or, performing a weighted operation on the signal values ​​corresponding to multiple target photosensitive units to obtain a weighted result, and determining the light intensity information as the information corresponding to the weighted result.

[0119] In another possible implementation, the number of image data sets is multiple. During the process of the input device generating the input signal and the polarizer rotating to the target angle corresponding to the input signal, the photosensitive layer can acquire image data multiple times, resulting in multiple sets of image data. These multiple sets of image data can be fused to obtain light intensity information, thereby improving the accuracy of the light intensity information.

[0120] Optionally, fusing multiple sets of image data to obtain light intensity information may include: for each set of image data, obtaining signal values ​​corresponding to multiple target photosensitive units from the image data, weighting or averaging the signal values ​​corresponding to multiple target photosensitive units to obtain the light intensity value corresponding to the image data, and weighting or averaging the light intensity values ​​corresponding to multiple sets of image data to obtain light intensity information.

[0121] S706 determines the target angle based on light intensity information.

[0122] In this embodiment, based on Malus's law, the intensity of polarized light passing through the polarizer and analyzer is related to the angle between their optical axes. Therefore, the angle between the optical axes of the polarizer and analyzer can be determined based on the intensity of the reference polarized light and the intensity determined from the image data. Since the polarization direction of the polarizer is fixed, this angle can be added to the polarization direction of the polarizer (which reflects the angle of the polarizer's optical axis) to obtain the target angle to which the analyzer has rotated. This improves the accuracy of the target angle.

[0123] In this context, the reference polarized light is the polarized light emitted by the light-emitting unit when the optical axes of the polarizer and analyzer are parallel (i.e., the polarization direction of the polarizer is parallel to the polarization direction of the analyzer), after passing through the polarizer and analyzer. Since the reference polarized light is the polarized light emitted by the light-emitting unit when the optical axes of the polarizer and analyzer are parallel, after passing through the polarizer and analyzer, it is equivalent to the polarized light completely passing through the analyzer, and the intensity of the polarized light sensed by the sensing layer of the image sensor is at its maximum.

[0124] Alternatively, the formula for determining the angle between the optical axes of the polarizer and the analyzer can be expressed as:

[0125] I = I0cos 2 θ

[0126] Where I0 represents the intensity information of the reference polarized light, I represents the intensity information determined based on image data, and θ represents the optical axis angle. After obtaining the optical axis angle, if the optical axis of the polarizer is parallel to the optical axis of the analyzer without rotation, then the target angle to which the analyzer has rotated can be determined as the optical axis angle.

[0127] S707 determines control information based on the target angle and controls the electronic device to respond based on the control information, wherein the target angle and the control information are correlated.

[0128] The input signal from the input device is correlated with the rotation angle of the polarizer, and the input signal from the input device is correlated with the control information. Therefore, the target angle is correlated with the control information. This correlation can be understood as a correspondence; furthermore, to improve the accuracy of the information input, i.e., to improve the accuracy of the control information, the correlation can be understood as a one-to-one correspondence.

[0129] As an example, taking a keyboard with 104 keys as the input device, when each key is pressed, the polarizer rotates so that polarized light at a specific angle corresponding to the pressed key enters the camera lens assembly of the electronic device. The keyboard has 104 keys, and the polarization angle ranges from 0° to 90°, starting from 0°, with each 0.5° interval corresponding to a key. This allows different input signals from the input device to correspond to different angles of polarized light; that is, different input signals correspond to different target angles, and different target angles correspond to different control information.

[0130] In this embodiment, the input signal corresponding to the target angle can be determined based on the correlation between the input signal of the input device and the rotation angle of the polarizer; the control information can be determined based on the correlation between the input signal corresponding to the target angle and the control information; and then, the electronic device can be controlled to respond according to the control information. For example, if the input signal corresponding to the target angle is the signal for inputting the Enter key, then the control information can be determined to be an instruction to instruct the electronic device to perform the Enter operation; or, if the input signal corresponding to the target angle is the signal for inputting the character "Q", then the control information can be determined to be an instruction to instruct the electronic device to display the character "Q".

[0131] In this embodiment, by utilizing a connecting component, a polarizer, and an analyzer, the image sensor's perception layer of the electronic device can detect polarized light of different intensities when different input signals are input to the input device. Based on the intensity information of the polarized light, the target angle to which the polarizer should rotate is determined. According to the target angle, control information is determined, and the electronic device is controlled to respond based on the control information. In this way, information input of the electronic device is realized, the stability of information input is improved, and the accuracy of information input is ensured by utilizing the intensity and optical axis angle of the reference polarized light.

[0132] The information input method provided in this application can be executed by an information input device. This application uses an information input device executing the information input method as an example to illustrate the information input device provided in this application.

[0133] refer to Figure 8 , Figure 8 This is a structural block diagram of the information input device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0134] like Figure 8 As shown, the information input device includes:

[0135] The generation module 801 is used to control the input device to generate input signals;

[0136] Rotation module 802 is used to control the polarizer to rotate to the target angle corresponding to the input signal;

[0137] The light-emitting module 803 is used to control the light-emitting unit in the connection assembly to emit light. The light emitted by the light-emitting unit passes through the polarizer and analyzer rotated to the target angle and then reaches the photosensitive layer of the image sensor.

[0138] The acquisition module 804 is used to control the photosensitive layer to acquire image data;

[0139] The response module 805 is used to control the electronic device to respond based on the image data.

[0140] In some embodiments, the response module 805 is specifically used to: determine light intensity information based on image data; determine a target angle based on the light intensity information; determine control information based on the target angle; and control the electronic device to respond based on the control information; wherein the target angle and the control information are correlated.

[0141] In some embodiments, during the process of determining light intensity information based on image data, the response module 805 is specifically configured to: when there is one analyzer and the analyzer is configured to correspond to a target photosensitive unit, obtain the signal value corresponding to the target photosensitive unit from the image data, the signal value being the light intensity information determined based on the image data; or, when there are multiple analyzers and the multiple analyzers are configured to correspond to multiple target photosensitive units, obtain the signal values ​​corresponding to multiple target photosensitive units from the image data, perform fusion processing on the signal values ​​corresponding to the multiple target photosensitive units, and obtain the light intensity information; or, when there are multiple sets of image data, perform fusion processing on the multiple sets of image data to obtain the light intensity information.

[0142] The information input device in this application embodiment can be an electronic device or a component within an electronic device, such as an integrated circuit or a chip. The electronic device can be a terminal or other devices besides a terminal. For example, the electronic device can be a mobile phone, tablet computer, laptop computer, PDA, in-vehicle electronic device, mobile internet device (MID), augmented reality (AR) / virtual reality (VR) device, robot, wearable device, ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC), netbook, or personal digital assistant (PDA), etc. It can also be a server, network attached storage (NAS), personal computer (PC), television set (TV), ATM, or self-service machine, etc. This application embodiment does not specifically limit the device.

[0143] The information input device in this application embodiment can be a device with an operating system. This operating system can be Android, iOS, or other possible operating systems; this application embodiment does not specifically limit the specific operating system used.

[0144] The information input device provided in this application embodiment can achieve... Figures 6-7 To avoid repetition, the various processes implemented in any of the provided method embodiments will not be described again here.

[0145] Optionally, such as Figure 9 As shown, this application embodiment also provides an electronic device 900, including a processor 901 and a memory 902. The memory 902 stores a program or instructions that can run on the processor 901. When the program or instructions are executed by the processor 901, they implement the various steps of the above-described information input method method embodiment and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, they will not be described again here.

[0146] It should be noted that the electronic devices in the embodiments of this application include the mobile electronic devices and non-mobile electronic devices described above.

[0147] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the hardware structure of an electronic device to implement an embodiment of this application.

[0148] The electronic device 1000 includes, but is not limited to, components such as: radio frequency unit 1001, network module 1002, audio output unit 1003, input unit 1004, sensor 1005, display unit 1006, user input unit 1007, interface unit 1008, memory 1009, and processor 1010.

[0149] Those skilled in the art will understand that the electronic device 1000 may also include a power supply (such as a battery) for supplying power to various components. The power supply may be logically connected to the processor 1010 through a power management system, thereby enabling functions such as managing charging, discharging, and power consumption through the power management system. Figure 10 The electronic device structure shown does not constitute a limitation on the electronic device. The electronic device may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements, which will not be elaborated here.

[0150] The electronic device further includes an image sensor, which may include a photosensitive layer, a microlens layer, and at least one analyzer. When the electronic device containing the image sensor, the connection assembly as provided in the above embodiments, and the input device are sequentially connected, the light emitted by the light-emitting unit in the connection assembly passes through the polarizer and the analyzer and enters the photosensitive layer.

[0151] Optionally, each analyzer is configured to correspond to at least one photosensitive unit in the photosensitive layer.

[0152] Optionally, the analyzer is disposed between the microlens layer and the photosensitive layer.

[0153] Optionally, the image sensor also includes a filter layer located between the microlens layer and the photosensitive layer; the analyzer is located between the microlens layer and the filter layer, or the analyzer is located between the filter layer and the photosensitive layer.

[0154] In this process, when the electronic device is connected to the connection component and the input device in sequence, the input device generates an input signal; the polarizer is controlled to rotate to the target angle corresponding to the input signal; the light-emitting unit in the connection component is controlled to emit light, and the light emitted by the light-emitting unit passes through the polarizer and the analyzer rotated to the target angle and then reaches the photosensitive layer of the image sensor.

[0155] The processor 1010 is used to: acquire image data through the photosensitive layer; and control the electronic device to respond based on the image data.

[0156] Optionally, the processor 1010 is specifically used to: determine light intensity information based on image data; determine the target angle based on the light intensity information; determine control information based on the target angle, and control the electronic device to respond based on the control information; wherein the target angle and the control information are correlated.

[0157] It should be understood that, in this embodiment, the input unit 1004 may include a graphics processing unit (GPU) 10041 and a microphone 10042. The GPU 10041 processes image data of still images or videos obtained by an image capture device (such as a camera) in video capture mode or image capture mode. The display unit 1006 may include a display panel 10061, which may be configured in the form of a liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, or the like. The user input unit 1007 includes a touch panel 10071 and at least one of other input devices 10072. The touch panel 10071 is also called a touch screen. The touch panel 10071 may include a touch detection device and a touch controller. Other input devices 10072 may include, but are not limited to, physical keyboards, function keys (such as volume control buttons, power buttons, etc.), trackballs, mice, and joysticks, which will not be described in detail here.

[0158] The memory 1009 can be used to store software programs and various data. The memory 1009 may primarily include a first storage area for storing programs or instructions and a second storage area for storing data. The first storage area may store the operating system, application programs or instructions required for at least one function (such as sound playback, image playback, etc.). Furthermore, the memory 1009 may include volatile memory or non-volatile memory, or both. The non-volatile memory may be read-only memory (ROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), or flash memory. Volatile memory can be random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM), double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDRSDRAM), enhanced synchronous dynamic random access memory (ESDRAM), synchronous link dynamic random access memory (SLDRAM), and direct memory bus RAM (DRRAM). The memory 1009 in this embodiment includes, but is not limited to, these and any other suitable types of memory.

[0159] The processor 1010 may include one or more processing units; optionally, the processor 1010 integrates an application processor and a modem processor, wherein the application processor mainly handles operations involving the operating system, user interface, and applications, and the modem processor mainly handles wireless communication signals, such as a baseband processor. It is understood that the aforementioned modem processor may also not be integrated into the processor 1010.

[0160] This application also provides a readable storage medium storing a program or instructions. When the program or instructions are executed by a processor, they implement the various processes of the above-described information input method embodiments and achieve the same technical effects. To avoid repetition, they will not be described again here.

[0161] The processor is the processor in the electronic device described in the above embodiments. The readable storage medium includes computer-readable storage media, such as computer read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0162] This application embodiment also provides a chip, which includes a processor and a communication interface. The communication interface is coupled to the processor. The processor is used to run programs or instructions to implement the various processes of the above-described information input method embodiments and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, it will not be described again here.

[0163] It should be understood that the chip mentioned in the embodiments of this application may also be referred to as a system-on-a-chip, system chip, chip system, or system-on-a-chip, etc.

[0164] This application provides a computer program product, which is stored in a storage medium and executed by at least one processor to implement the various processes of the information input method embodiments described above, and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, it will not be described again here.

[0165] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Furthermore, it should be noted that the scope of the methods and apparatuses in the embodiments of this application is not limited to performing functions in the order shown or discussed, but may also include performing functions substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order, depending on the functions involved. For example, the described methods may be performed in a different order than described, and various steps may be added, omitted, or combined. Additionally, features described with reference to certain examples may be combined in other examples.

[0166] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms. Of course, they can also be implemented by hardware, but in many cases the former is a better implementation method. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a computer software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium (such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk) and includes several instructions to cause a terminal (which may be a mobile phone, computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in the various embodiments of this application.

[0167] The embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An information input method characterized by comprising: The method is applied to an information input system, and in the case that an electronic device and a connecting assembly and an input device are sequentially detachably connected in the information input system, the information input method comprises: generating an input signal through the input device; controlling a polarizer to rotate to a target angle corresponding to the input signal; controlling a light emitting unit in the connecting assembly to emit light, the light emitted by the light emitting unit passes through the polarizer rotating to the target angle and the analyzer and then reaches a light sensitive layer of an image sensor, the rotation angle of the polarizer is associated with the input signal of the input device, so that the polarized light entering the light sensitive layer is different in the case that the input signal of the input device is different; collecting image data through the light sensitive layer; determining light intensity information according to the image data; determining the target angle based on the light intensity information; determining control information based on the target angle, and controlling the electronic device to respond based on the control information; wherein the target angle and the control information have an associated relationship.

2. An information input system characterized by comprising: The information input system applies the information input method in claim 1, and the information input system comprises: an electronic device, the electronic device comprising an image sensor provided with a light sensitive layer; a connecting assembly, the connecting assembly being detachably connected with the electronic device, the connecting assembly comprising a light emitting unit; an input device, the input device being detachably connected with the connecting assembly; a polarizer and an analyzer; wherein in the case that the electronic device, the connecting assembly and the input device are sequentially connected, the polarizer and the analyzer are located between the light emitting unit and the light sensitive layer, and the light emitted by the light emitting unit passes through the polarizer and the analyzer and then enters the light sensitive layer; the rotation angle of the polarizer is associated with the input signal of the input device, so that the polarized light entering the light sensitive layer is different in the case that the input signal of the input device is different.

3. The information input system according to claim 2, wherein The polarizer is arranged in the connecting assembly.

4. The information input system according to claim 2, wherein The analyzer is arranged in the image sensor.

5. The information input system according to claim 4, wherein The number of the analyzers is at least one, and each of the analyzers is arranged corresponding to at least one light sensitive unit in the light sensitive layer.

6. The information input system according to claim 5, wherein The image sensor further comprises: a microlens layer, the analyzer being located between the microlens layer and the light sensitive layer.

7. The information input system according to claim 6, wherein The image sensor further comprises: a filter layer, the filter layer being located between the microlens layer and the light sensitive layer; the analyzer is located between the microlens layer and the filter layer, or the analyzer is located between the filter layer and the light sensitive layer.

8. The information input system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein The image sensor is arranged in a camera module of the electronic device, and in the case that the connecting assembly is connected with the electronic device, one end of the connecting assembly is covered outside the camera module and is fixed relative to the camera module.

9. An electronic device, comprising: comprise a processor and a memory, the memory stores programs or instructions executable on the processor, and the programs or instructions are executed by the processor to implement the steps of the information input method in claim 1.

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