Screen module control method and device, screen module, and electronic device

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a screen module control method and device, a screen module and an electronic device. The sensing body of the distance sensing component of the screen module can generate a first motion associated with the relative rotation in the displacement channel when the first display body and the second display body rotate relatively. The first motion of the sensing body is sensed by the distance sensor, and then the distance variable of the sensing body relative to the base position is obtained. Since the first motion is associated with the relative rotation of the first display body and the second display body, the bending generated by the relative rotation of the first display body and the second display body can be monitored according to the distance variable, the monitoring convenience of the bending action of the screen module is improved, which is helpful for the function implementation of the screen module and the electronic device associated with the bending action, and the operation convenience of the screen module and the electronic device is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of electronic technology, and in particular to control methods, devices, screen modules, and electronic devices for screen modules. Background Technology

[0002] Foldable screen electronic devices have screen modules that can be folded or unfolded. When folded, the device is easy to carry and store, while when unfolded, the screen module provides a better display effect.

[0003] In related technologies, foldable screen electronic devices involve folding and unfolding actions during use. How to monitor the folding and unfolding actions of the screen module and use these actions to improve the ease of operation and user experience of the electronic device has become a hot research topic in the field. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure provides a control method, device, screen module, and electronic device for a screen module, so as to monitor the bending action of the screen module and improve the ease of operation and intelligence of the screen module and electronic device.

[0005] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, a screen module is provided, including a first display body, a second display body, and a distance sensing component;

[0006] The first display body and the second display body are rotatably connected so that they can rotate relative to each other under preset conditions; the screen module switches to a folded state or at least one unfolded state during the relative rotation of the first display body and the second display body.

[0007] The distance sensing component includes a distance sensor, a sensing body, and a displacement channel. The sensing body is movably assembled in the displacement channel to perform a first motion associated with the relative rotation in the displacement channel. The distance sensor senses the distance variable of the sensing body relative to the base position during the first motion.

[0008] Optionally, the displacement channel includes a connected state and a disconnected state associated with the relative rotation; when the displacement channel is in the connected state, the distance sensor is active, and when the displacement channel is in the disconnected state, the distance sensor is deactivated.

[0009] Optionally, the displacement channel includes a first channel disposed on the first display body and a second channel disposed on the second display body; when the screen module is in a folded state, the first channel and the second channel are separated to be in a disconnected state, and when the screen module is in an unfolded state, the first channel and the second channel are connected to be in a connected state.

[0010] Optionally, the first channel includes a pipe and / or a track, and the second channel includes a pipe and / or a track.

[0011] Optionally, the material of the displacement channel may include a flexible material.

[0012] Optionally, the screen module further includes a rotating component and a transmission component, wherein the first display body and the second display body are rotatably connected through the rotating component; the transmission component is drively connected to the rotating component, and the sensing body is disposed on the transmission component so that the first movement of the sensing body is associated with the relative rotation.

[0013] Optionally, the distance sensor includes a sensing unit for objects with a light reflectivity within a preset range, and the sensing body includes a sensing layer, the light reflectivity of which is within the preset range.

[0014] Optionally, the screen module further includes a processing module, which is used to determine whether the distance variable within a specified time period is within a preset range. If so, it determines that a target rotation has occurred between the first display subject and the second display subject, and executes a function implementation instruction corresponding to the target rotation according to the target rotation.

[0015] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, a control method for a screen module is provided, applicable to any of the screen modules described in the first aspect, the control method for the screen module comprising:

[0016] Obtain the distance variable of the sensing subject relative to the base position during the first movement within a specified time period; wherein, the distance variable is related to the relative rotation angle between the first display subject and the second display subject;

[0017] Determine whether the distance variable is within a preset range; if so, determine that a target rotation has occurred between the first display subject and the second display subject.

[0018] Optionally, after determining whether the distance variable is within a preset range, and if so, determining that a target rotation has occurred between the first display subject and the second display subject, the control method of the screen module further includes:

[0019] Execute the function implementation command corresponding to the target rotation according to the target rotation.

[0020] Optionally, before acquiring the distance variable of the sensing subject relative to the base position during the first movement, the control method of the screen module further includes:

[0021] Determine whether the displacement channel is disconnected. If so, turn off the distance sensor; otherwise, turn on the distance sensor.

[0022] According to a third aspect of this disclosure, a control device for a screen module is provided, applicable to any of the screen modules described in the first aspect, the control device for the screen module comprising:

[0023] The acquisition unit acquires the distance variable of the sensing subject relative to the base position during the first movement within a specified time period; wherein the distance variable is related to the relative rotation angle between the first display subject and the second display subject;

[0024] The first judgment unit determines whether the distance variable is within a preset range. If so, it determines that a target rotation has occurred between the first display subject and the second display subject.

[0025] Optionally, the control device for the screen module further includes:

[0026] The processing unit executes the function implementation instructions corresponding to the target rotation based on the target rotation.

[0027] Optionally, the control device for the screen module further includes:

[0028] The second judgment unit determines whether the displacement channel is in a disconnected state. If so, it turns off the distance sensor; otherwise, it turns on the distance sensor.

[0029] According to a fourth aspect of this disclosure, an electronic device is provided, the electronic device comprising:

[0030] Any of the screen modules described in the first aspect;

[0031] processor;

[0032] Memory used to store processor-executable instructions;

[0033] The processor is configured as follows:

[0034] Obtain the distance variable of the sensing subject relative to the base position during the first movement within a specified time period; wherein, the distance variable is related to the relative rotation angle between the first display subject and the second display subject;

[0035] Determine whether the distance variable is within a preset range; if so, determine that a target rotation has occurred between the first display subject and the second display subject.

[0036] According to the fifth aspect of this disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided thereon storing computer instructions that, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the control method for any screen module described in the second aspect.

[0037] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure may include the following beneficial effects:

[0038] The sensing element disclosed herein can generate a first motion associated with the relative rotation within a displacement channel when the first display element and the second display element rotate relative to each other. A distance sensor detects this first motion, thereby obtaining the distance variable of the sensing element relative to a base position. Since the first motion is associated with the relative rotation of the first and second display elements, the bending caused by the relative rotation of the first and second display elements can be monitored based on the distance variable. This improves the ease of monitoring the bending action of the screen module, facilitates the realization of functions related to bending actions in the screen module and electronic devices, and enhances the operational convenience of the screen module and electronic devices.

[0039] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0040] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0041] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a screen module in an unfolded state according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0042] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a screen module in a folded state according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0043] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of a control method for a screen module according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0044] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of a control method for a screen module according to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0045] Figure 5 This is a structural block diagram of a control device for a screen module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0046] Figure 6 This is a structural block diagram of a control device for a screen module according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0047] Figure 7This is a block diagram illustrating a device for controlling a screen module according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0048] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0049] Foldable screen electronic devices have screen modules that can be folded or unfolded. In the folded state, they are easy to carry and store, while in the unfolded state, the screen module provides a better display effect. In related technologies, the use of foldable screen electronic devices involves folding and unfolding actions. How to monitor these folding and unfolding actions and utilize them to improve the operability and user experience of the electronic devices has become a hot research topic in this field.

[0050] This disclosure proposes a screen module. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a screen module in an unfolded state according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a screen module in a folded state according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, Figure 1 The dashed double-headed arrows in the diagram represent the direction of movement of the sensing subject. Screen module 1 includes a first display subject 11, a second display subject 12, and a distance sensing component 13. The first display subject 11 and the second display subject 12 are rotatably connected to each other to rotate relative to each other under preset conditions. During this relative rotation, screen module 1 switches to a folded state or at least one unfolded state. The distance sensing component 13 includes a distance sensor 131, a sensing subject 133, and a displacement channel 132. The sensing subject 133 is movably assembled into the displacement channel 132 to undergo a first movement associated with relative rotation within the displacement channel 132. The distance sensor 131 senses the distance change of the sensing subject 133 relative to a base position during this first movement.

[0051] The distance sensing component 13 is located on the back or inside of the screen module 1 opposite to the display surface, avoiding interference with the display of the screen module 1 and the appearance of the electronic device. The preset condition for relative rotation of the first display body 11 and the second display body 12 can be either a force manually applied by the user to the first display body 11 and / or the second display body 12, or a driving force from the driving component of the screen module 1 or the electronic device acting on the first display body 11 and / or the second display body 12. The aforementioned base position can be a point on the distance sensor 131, or another position on the screen module 1 or the electronic device; this disclosure does not limit this. For example, if the base position is the right end of the distance sensor 131, the sensing body 133 can move to the left when the screen module 1 bends inward, or it can move to the right when the screen module 1 unfolds outward, so that the distance sensor 131 can detect the distance variable of the sensing body 133 in the lateral direction perpendicular to the thickness of the screen module 1. Alternatively, the distance sensor 131 can also detect the distance variable of the sensing body 133 in the thickness direction of the screen module 1.

[0052] When the screen module 1 is in the folded state, the first display body 11 and the second display body 12 can be rotated to overlap each other, so that the included angle between the first display body 11 and the second display body 12 is 0°, thereby reducing the space occupied by the screen module 1 and making it easy to carry. The screen module 1 can include multiple unfolded states. When the screen module 1 is in the unfolded state, the included angle between the first display body 11 and the second display body 12 can be any angle greater than 0° and less than 180°.

[0053] When the first display body 11 and the second display body 12 rotate relative to each other, the sensing body 133 generates a first movement associated with the relative rotation within the displacement channel 132. The first movement of the sensing body 133 is sensed by the distance sensor 131, thereby obtaining the distance variable of the sensing body 133 relative to the base position. Since the first movement is associated with the relative rotation of the first display body 11 and the second display body 12, the bending caused by the relative rotation of the first display body 11 and the second display body 12 can be monitored based on the distance variable. This improves the convenience of monitoring and controlling the bending action of the screen module 1, reduces the cost of the screen module 1, and also helps to realize the function of the screen module 1 and electronic devices associated with the bending action, thereby improving the operational convenience of the screen module 1 and electronic devices.

[0054] In some embodiments, the displacement channel 132 includes a connected state and a disconnected state associated with relative rotation. When the displacement channel 132 is in the connected state, the distance sensor 131 is activated; when the displacement channel 132 is in the disconnected state, the distance sensor 131 is deactivated. When the displacement channel 132 is in the disconnected state, the screen module 1 can be in a folded state, the distance sensor 131 is deactivated, and the distance sensor 131 no longer senses or monitors the position of the sensing subject 133, thus preventing accidental touches by the user when using the screen module 1 and affecting the user experience. The disconnected state of the displacement channel 132 can be achieved by dividing the displacement channel 132 into at least two parts, or by isolating the displacement channel 132 using structural components. When the displacement channel 132 is in the connected state, the distance sensor 131 is activated to sense the distance variable of the sensing subject 133 relative to the base position. The displacement channel 132 can remain in the connected state when the screen module 1 is in the unfolded state to facilitate the sensing of relative rotation through the distance variable.

[0055] In some embodiments, the displacement channel 132 includes a first channel 1321 disposed on the first display body 11 and a second channel 1322 disposed on the second display body 12. When the screen module 1 is in a folded state, the first channel 1321 and the second channel 1322 are separated and in a disconnected state. When the screen module 1 is in an unfolded state, the first channel 1321 and the second channel 1322 are engaged and connected. With the first channel 1321 disposed on the first display body 11 and the second channel 1322 disposed on the second display body 12, when the first display body 11 and the second display body 12 rotate relative to each other to a folded state, the first channel 1321 and the second channel 1322 can bend and separate with the relative rotation of the first display body 11 and the second display body 12, so that the displacement channel 132 is in a disconnected state. When the screen module 1 is in an unfolded state, the first channel 1321 and the second channel 1322 are engaged and connected, so that the displacement channel 132 is in a connected state. During the switching of the screen module 1 in various unfolded states, the first channel 1321 and the second channel 1322 are always connected and cooperated to maintain the connection state of the displacement channel 132.

[0056] In the above embodiments, the first channel 1321 includes a pipe and / or a track, and the second channel 1322 includes a pipe and / or a track. That is, when the first channel 1321 and the second channel 1322 are pipes, their mating can form a connected pipe in the displacement channel 132. When the first channel 1321 and the second channel 1322 are tracks, their mating can form a connected track in the displacement channel 132.

[0057] It should be noted that the displacement channel 132 can be made of a flexible material to allow for flexible bending as the first display body 11 and the second display body 12 rotate relative to each other, thus preventing the displacement channel 132 from disconnecting when the screen module 1 is in the unfolded state. When the first channel 1321 and the second channel 1322 are pipes, they can also be flexible hoses. The two hoses are joined together when the displacement channel 132 is in a connected state and separated when the displacement channel 132 is in a disconnected state.

[0058] In some embodiments, the sensing element 133 may be a baffle structure movably assembled within the displacement channel 132 to generate a first motion associated with relative rotation within the displacement channel 132. Taking the displacement channel 132 as an example, which includes a first channel 1321 and a second channel 1322, and the first channel 1321 and the second channel 1322 are pipes, when the first display element 11 and the second display element 12 rotate relative to each other, the baffle structure can slide within the pipe to generate a distance variable associated with relative rotation.

[0059] In some embodiments, the distance sensor 131 includes a sensing unit for objects with a light reflectivity within a preset range, and the sensing body 133 includes a sensing layer with a light reflectivity within the preset range. That is, the sensing unit of the distance sensor 131 only detects the movement of objects with a light reflectivity within the preset range, avoiding interference from the movement of the screen module 1 or other components within the electronic device. The sensing layer may be formed on at least a portion of the surface of the sensing body 133, or the sensing layer may be the entire entity of the sensing body 133; this disclosure does not limit this. The light reflectivity of the screen module 1 and other components within the electronic device are both within a first range. The light reflectivity targeted by the sensing unit can be set to a second range different from the first range, and the light reflectivity of the sensing layer can be within the second range, so that the distance sensor 131 is only used to sense the first movement of the sensing body 133, thereby obtaining the distance variable.

[0060] In some embodiments, the screen module 1 further includes a rotating component and a transmission component. The first display body 11 and the second display body 12 are rotatably connected via the rotating component, and the transmission component is drive-connected to the rotating component. The sensing body 133 is disposed on the transmission component so that the first movement of the sensing body 133 is associated with the relative rotation. The transmission engagement between the transmission component and the rotating component enables the first movement of the sensing body 133 to be associated with the relative rotation, improving the accuracy of the association between the first movement and the relative rotation and simplifying the association scheme. The rotating component may include a transmission gear, and the transmission component may include a transmission rack. The first meshing portion of the transmission gear is used to realize the rotatable connection between the first display body 11 and the second display body 12. The second meshing portion of the transmission gear rotates synchronously with the first meshing portion and meshes with the transmission rack, so that the movement of the sensing body 133 disposed on the transmission rack is directly associated with the relative rotation.

[0061] In some embodiments, the screen module 1 further includes a processing module, which is used to determine whether the distance variable within a specified time period is within a preset range. If so, it determines that a target rotation has occurred between the first display body 11 and the second display body 12, and executes a function implementation instruction corresponding to the target rotation according to the target rotation.

[0062] Based on the aforementioned control method for screen module 1, users can determine whether the relative rotation of the first display body 11 and the second display body 12 falls within a preset angle range by using a distance variable over a specified time period. This allows the user to control screen module 1 and the electronic device to perform functions corresponding to the function execution commands. This method, based on the conventional folding and unfolding action of screen module 1, associates the relative rotation over a specified time period with function execution commands, thereby increasing the speed and convenience of operating screen module 1 and the electronic device, and enhancing the user experience.

[0063] The relative rotation angle of the first display body 11 and the second display body 12 corresponding to the distance variable can be greater than or equal to 15° and less than or equal to 90°, so that the above bending operation can not only be distinguished from other actions unrelated to the function implementation instructions, such as switching from the unfolded state to the folded state, but also facilitate the user's bending operation. Alternatively, the above rotation angle variable can also be other angle ranges, and this disclosure does not limit it.

[0064] The specified duration can be less than or equal to the base duration of the relative rotation. When a user switches between folded and unfolded states using screen module 1, different users develop different average bending angular velocities based on their operating habits. The base duration required to complete the aforementioned rotation angle can be obtained from the average bending angular velocity. Limiting the specified duration to be less than or equal to the base duration determines whether the user's operation includes a rapid bending action relative to the regular folding / unfolding state switching action. Since bending actions on screen module 1 are common operations for switching between folded and unfolded states, implementing rapid bending based on these common bending actions, and associating the bending angle and operation duration with the function execution command, effectively utilizes common bending actions, increases the speed and convenience of operating screen module 1 and electronic devices, and improves the user experience.

[0065] It should be noted that the specified duration can be less than or equal to 2 seconds, or the user or manufacturer can set the specified duration to other values. This disclosure does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0066] In the above embodiments, the function implementation instruction includes at least one of an application opening instruction and a split-screen operation instruction. For example, the function implementation instruction may be an instruction to open an application such as a chat software, video playback software, or telephone, or it may be a split-screen operation instruction. This disclosure does not limit the specific content of the instructions in the function implementation embodiments. Different distance variables may correspond to one or more types of relative rotation. For example, when the distance variable is within a first interval, the corresponding relative rotation may correspond to opening a chat software; when the distance variable is within a first interval, the corresponding relative rotation may correspond to opening a telephone; and when the distance variable is within a first interval, the corresponding relative rotation may correspond to implementing a split-screen operation.

[0067] Furthermore, based on the control method of screen module 1 described above, and combined with the application scenario of screen module 1, function implementation instructions can be determined and executed. For example, in a nighttime usage scenario, by rapidly bending the first display body 11 and / or the second display body 12 at a preset angle within a specified time period, the electronic device can be switched to nighttime usage mode. Another example is that when screen module 1 is in desktop display mode, functions such as quickly opening chat software and making phone calls can be performed, and in full-screen display mode, split-screen operations can be quickly accessed.

[0068] This disclosure further proposes a control method for a screen module, which is applied to the aforementioned screen module. Figure 3 This is a flowchart of a control method for a screen module according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 3 As shown, the control method for the screen module can be implemented through the following steps:

[0069] In step S301, the distance variable of the sensing subject relative to the base position during the first movement within a specified time period is obtained; wherein, the distance variable is related to the relative rotation angle between the first display subject and the second display subject.

[0070] In step S302, it is determined whether the distance variable is within a preset range. If so, it is determined that a target rotation has occurred between the first display subject and the second display subject.

[0071] In the above embodiments, after determining whether the distance variable is within a preset range, and if so, determining that a target rotation has occurred between the first display subject and the second display subject, the control method of the screen module may further include: executing a function implementation instruction corresponding to the target rotation according to the target rotation.

[0072] Based on the aforementioned control method for the screen module, users can determine whether the relative rotation of the first and second display subjects falls within a preset angle range by using a distance variable over a specified time period. This allows them to control the screen module and electronic devices to perform functions corresponding to the execution commands. This method, by associating the relative rotation over a specified time period with the execution commands based on the screen module's conventional folding and unfolding actions, increases the speed and convenience of operating the screen module and electronic devices, thus enhancing the user experience.

[0073] The relative rotation angle of the first and second display subjects corresponding to the distance variable can be greater than or equal to 15° and less than or equal to 90°, so that the above bending operation can not only be distinguished from other actions unrelated to the function implementation instructions, such as switching from the unfolded state to the folded state, but also facilitate the user's bending operation. Alternatively, the above travel angle can also be other angle ranges, and this disclosure does not limit it.

[0074] The specified duration can be less than or equal to the base duration of the relative rotation. When users switch between folded and unfolded states using the screen module, different users develop different average bending angular velocities based on their operating habits. The base duration required to complete the aforementioned rotation angle can be obtained from the average bending angular velocity. Limiting the specified duration to be less than or equal to the base duration determines whether the user's operation includes a rapid bending action relative to the regular folding / unfolding state switching action. Since bending actions on the screen module are common operations for switching between folded and unfolded states, implementing rapid bending based on these common bending actions, and associating the bending angle and operation duration with the function execution command, effectively utilizes common bending actions, increases the speed and convenience of operating the screen module and electronic devices, and improves the user experience.

[0075] It should be noted that the specified duration can be less than or equal to 2 seconds, or the user or manufacturer can set the specified duration to other values. This disclosure does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0076] In the above embodiments, the function implementation instruction includes at least one of an application opening instruction and a split-screen operation instruction. For example, the function implementation instruction may be an instruction to open an application such as a chat software, video playback software, or telephone, or it may be a split-screen operation instruction. This disclosure does not limit the specific content of the instructions in the function implementation embodiments. Different distance variables may correspond to one or more types of relative rotation. For example, when the distance variable is within a first interval, the corresponding relative rotation may correspond to opening a chat software; when the distance variable is within a first interval, the corresponding relative rotation may correspond to opening a telephone; and when the distance variable is within a first interval, the corresponding relative rotation may correspond to implementing a split-screen operation.

[0077] Furthermore, based on the aforementioned control method for the screen module, and combined with the application scenario of the screen module, functional implementation instructions can be determined and executed. For example, in a nighttime usage scenario, by rapidly bending the first display unit and / or the second display unit at a preset travel angle within a specified time period, the electronic device can be switched to nighttime usage mode. Another example is that when the screen module is in desktop display mode, functions such as quickly opening chat software and making phone calls can be performed, or in full-screen display mode, functions such as quickly entering split-screen operation can be performed.

[0078] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of a control method for a screen module according to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 4 As shown, the control method for the screen module can be implemented through the following steps:

[0079] In step S401, it is determined whether the displacement channel is in an open state. If so, the distance sensor is turned off; otherwise, the distance sensor is turned on.

[0080] The displacement channel includes connected and disconnected states associated with relative rotation. When the displacement channel is connected, the distance sensor is active; when the displacement channel is disconnected, the distance sensor is off. When the displacement channel is disconnected, the screen module can be in a folded state, the distance sensor is off, and the distance sensor no longer senses or monitors the position of the sensing subject, preventing accidental touches by the user and affecting the user experience. The disconnected state of the displacement channel can be achieved by dividing the displacement channel into at least two parts, or by isolating the displacement channel using structural components. When the displacement channel is connected, the distance sensor is active to sense the distance variable of the sensing subject relative to the base position. The displacement channel can remain connected when the screen module is in an unfolded state to facilitate the sensing of relative rotation through distance variables.

[0081] In step S402, when the distance sensor is in the on state, the distance variable of the sensing subject relative to the base position during the first movement within a specified time period is acquired; wherein, the distance variable is related to the relative angle between the first display subject and the second display subject;

[0082] In step S403, it is determined whether the distance variable is within a preset range. If so, it is determined that a target rotation has occurred between the first display subject and the second display subject.

[0083] This disclosure further proposes a control device for a screen module, applied to the aforementioned screen module. Figure 5 This is a structural block diagram of a control device for a screen module according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the control device 50 for the screen module includes: an acquisition unit 51 and a first judgment unit 52. Wherein,

[0084] The acquisition unit 51 is configured to acquire the distance variable of the sensing subject relative to the base position during the first movement within a specified time period; wherein the distance variable is associated with the relative rotation angle between the first display subject and the second display subject.

[0085] The first judgment unit 52 is configured to judge whether the distance variable is within a preset range, and if so, to determine that a target rotation has occurred between the first display subject and the second display subject.

[0086] In the above embodiments, the control device for the screen module may further include a processing unit, which is configured to execute a function implementation command corresponding to the target rotation according to the target rotation.

[0087] Figure 6 This is a structural block diagram of a control device for a screen module according to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the control device 60 for the screen module may include a second judgment unit 61, an acquisition unit 51, and a first judgment unit 52. Among them,

[0088] The acquisition unit 51 is configured to acquire the distance variable of the sensing subject relative to the base position during the first movement within a specified time period; wherein the distance variable is associated with the relative rotation angle between the first display subject and the second display subject.

[0089] The first judgment unit 52 is configured to judge whether the distance variable is within a preset range, and if so, to determine that a target rotation has occurred between the first display subject and the second display subject.

[0090] The second judgment unit 61 is configured to determine whether the displacement channel is in a disconnected state. If so, the distance sensor is turned off; otherwise, the distance sensor is turned on.

[0091] Regarding the apparatus in the above embodiments, the specific manner in which each module performs its operation has been described in detail in the embodiments related to the method, and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0092] For the device embodiments, since they basically correspond to the method embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to in the description of the method embodiments. The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this disclosure according to actual needs. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement this without creative effort.

[0093] This disclosure further proposes an electronic device, comprising: the aforementioned screen module, a processor, and a memory for storing processor-executable instructions. The screen module includes a first display body, a second display body, and a distance sensing component. The first and second display bodies are rotatably connected to allow relative rotation under preset conditions. During this relative rotation, the screen module switches to a folded state or at least one unfolded state. The distance sensing component includes a distance sensor, a sensing body, and a displacement channel. The sensing body is movably assembled into the displacement channel to undergo a first movement associated with the relative rotation within the displacement channel. The distance sensor senses the distance variable of the sensing body relative to a base position during this first movement.

[0094] The processor is configured to: acquire a distance variable of the sensing subject relative to a base position during a first movement over a specified time period, wherein the distance variable is related to the relative angle between the first display subject and the second display subject; determine whether the distance variable is within a preset range, and if so, determine that a target rotation has occurred between the first display subject and the second display subject.

[0095] When the first and second display subjects rotate relative to each other, the sensing element generates a first motion within the displacement channel that is associated with the relative rotation. A distance sensor detects this first motion, thereby obtaining the distance variable of the sensing element relative to the base position. Since the first motion is associated with the relative rotation of the first and second display subjects, the bending caused by their relative rotation can be monitored based on the distance variable. This improves the ease of monitoring the bending action of the screen module, facilitates the implementation of functions related to bending actions in the screen module and electronic devices, and enhances the operational convenience of the screen module and electronic devices.

[0096] Accordingly, this disclosure also provides a screen module control device, comprising: a processor; and a memory for storing processor-executable instructions; wherein the processor is configured to:

[0097] The distance variable of the sensing subject relative to the base position during the first movement is acquired within a specified time period. This distance variable is correlated with the relative rotation angle between the first and second display subjects. It is then determined whether the distance variable is within a preset range; if so, a target rotation is confirmed between the first and second display subjects.

[0098] Accordingly, this disclosure also provides a terminal, the terminal including a memory and one or more programs, wherein one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by one or more processors. The program includes instructions for performing the following operations: acquiring a distance variable of a sensing subject relative to a base position during a first movement over a specified time period, wherein the distance variable is associated with the relative angle between a first display subject and a second display subject; determining whether the distance variable is within a preset range, and if so, determining that a target rotation has occurred between the first display subject and the second display subject.

[0099] Figure 7 This is a block diagram illustrating a device for controlling a screen module according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, device 700 may be a mobile phone, computer, digital broadcasting terminal, messaging device, game console, tablet device, medical device, fitness equipment, personal digital assistant, etc.

[0100] Reference Figure 7 The device 700 may include one or more of the following components: a processing component 702, a memory 704, a power supply component 706, a multimedia component 708, an audio component 710, an input / output (I / O) interface 712, a sensor component 714, and a communication component 716.

[0101] Processing component 702 typically controls the overall operation of device 700, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communication, camera operation, and recording. Processing component 702 may include one or more processors 720 to execute instructions to complete all or part of the steps of the methods described above. Furthermore, processing component 702 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between processing component 702 and other components. For example, processing component 702 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between multimedia component 708 and processing component 702.

[0102] Memory 704 is configured to store various types of data to support the operation of device 700. Examples of this data include instructions for any application or method operating on device 700, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. Memory 704 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic storage, flash memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0103] Power supply component 706 provides power to various components of device 700. Power supply component 706 may include a power management system, one or more power supplies, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to device 700.

[0104] Multimedia component 708 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the device 700 and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touchscreen to receive input signals from the user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touches, swipes, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensors may sense not only the boundaries of the touch or swipe action but also the duration and pressure associated with the touch or swipe operation. In some embodiments, multimedia component 708 includes a front-facing camera and / or a rear-facing camera. When the device 700 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front-facing camera and / or the rear-facing camera may receive external multimedia data. Each front-facing camera and rear-facing camera may be a fixed optical lens system or have focal length and optical zoom capabilities.

[0105] Audio component 710 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, audio component 710 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when device 700 is in an operating mode, such as call mode, recording mode, and voice recognition mode. The received audio signals may be further stored in memory 704 or transmitted via communication component 716. In some embodiments, audio component 710 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0106] I / O interface 712 provides an interface between processing component 702 and peripheral interface modules, such as keyboards, click wheels, buttons, etc. These buttons may include, but are not limited to, home buttons, volume buttons, power buttons, and lock buttons.

[0107] Sensor assembly 714 includes one or more sensors for providing state assessments of various aspects of device 700. For example, sensor assembly 714 may detect the on / off state of device 700, the relative positioning of components such as the display and keypad of device 700, changes in the position of device 700 or a component of device 700, the presence or absence of user contact with device 700, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of device 700, and temperature changes of device 700. Sensor assembly 714 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. Sensor assembly 714 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, sensor assembly 714 may also include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[0108] Communication component 716 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between device 700 and other devices. Device 700 can access wireless networks based on communication standards, such as WiFi, 2G or 7G, 4G LTE, 5G NR, or combinations thereof. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 716 receives broadcast signals or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 716 also includes a near-field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module may be implemented based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, Infrared Data Association (IrDA) technology, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology, and other technologies.

[0109] In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus 700 may be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, or other electronic components to perform the methods described above.

[0110] This disclosure further proposes a computer-readable storage medium storing computer instructions thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the screen module control method described above. In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory 704 including instructions, which can be executed by the processor 720 of the device 700 to complete the screen module control method described above. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device, etc.

[0111] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the technical solutions disclosed herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and embodiments are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0112] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A screen module, characterized in that, Includes a first display body, a second display body, and a distance sensing component; The first display body and the second display body are rotatably connected so that they can rotate relative to each other under preset conditions; The screen module switches to a folded state or at least one unfolded state during the relative rotation of the first display body and the second display body. The distance sensing component includes a distance sensor, a sensing body, and a displacement channel. The sensing body is movably assembled into the displacement channel to perform a first movement associated with the relative rotation in the displacement channel. The distance sensor senses the distance variable of the sensing subject relative to the base position during the first movement; The displacement channel includes a connected state and a disconnected state associated with the relative rotation; when the displacement channel is in the connected state, the distance sensor is active, and when the displacement channel is in the disconnected state, the distance sensor is off.

2. The screen module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The displacement channel includes a first channel disposed on the first display body and a second channel disposed on the second display body; when the screen module is in a folded state, the first channel and the second channel are separated to be in a disconnected state, and when the screen module is in an unfolded state, the first channel and the second channel are connected to be in a connected state.

3. The screen module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first channel includes a pipe and / or a track, and the second channel includes a pipe and / or a track.

4. The screen module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The displacement channel is made of flexible material.

5. The screen module according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a rotating component and a transmission component, wherein the first display body and the second display body are rotatably connected through the rotating component; the transmission component is drively connected to the rotating component, and the sensing body is disposed on the transmission component so that the first movement of the sensing body is associated with the relative rotation.

6. The screen module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distance sensor includes a sensing unit for objects with light reflectivity within a preset range, and the sensing body includes a sensing layer with light reflectivity within the preset range.

7. The screen module according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a processing module, which is used to determine whether the distance variable within a specified time period is within a preset range. If so, it determines that a target rotation has occurred between the first display subject and the second display subject, and executes the function implementation instruction corresponding to the target rotation according to the target rotation.

8. A control method for a screen module, characterized in that, The control method for the screen module, applicable to any one of claims 1-7, includes: Obtain the distance variable of the sensing subject relative to the base position during the first movement within a specified time period; wherein, the distance variable is related to the relative rotation angle between the first display subject and the second display subject; Determine whether the distance variable is within a preset range; if so, determine that a target rotation has occurred between the first display subject and the second display subject.

9. The control method for the screen module according to claim 8, characterized in that, After determining whether the distance variable is within a preset range, and if so, confirming that a target rotation has occurred between the first display subject and the second display subject, the control method for the screen module further includes: Execute the function implementation command corresponding to the target rotation according to the target rotation.

10. The control method for the screen module according to claim 8, characterized in that, Before acquiring the distance variable of the sensing subject relative to the base position during the first movement, the control method of the screen module further includes: Determine whether the displacement channel is disconnected. If so, turn off the distance sensor; otherwise, turn on the distance sensor.

11. A control device for a screen module, characterized in that, The control device for the screen module as described in any one of claims 1-7 includes: The acquisition unit acquires the distance variable of the sensing subject relative to the base position during the first movement within a specified time period; wherein the distance variable is related to the relative rotation angle between the first display subject and the second display subject; The first judgment unit determines whether the distance variable is within a preset range. If so, it determines that a target rotation has occurred between the first display subject and the second display subject.

12. The control device for the screen module according to claim 11, characterized in that, The control device for the screen module also includes: The processing unit executes the function implementation instructions corresponding to the target rotation based on the target rotation.

13. The control device for the screen module according to claim 11, characterized in that, The control device for the screen module also includes: The second judgment unit determines whether the displacement channel is in a disconnected state. If so, it turns off the distance sensor; otherwise, it turns on the distance sensor.

14. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: The screen module as described in any one of claims 1-7; processor; Memory used to store processor-executable instructions; The processor is configured as follows: Obtain the distance variable of the sensing subject relative to the base position during the first movement within a specified time period; wherein, the distance variable is related to the relative rotation angle between the first display subject and the second display subject; Determine whether the distance variable is within a preset range; if so, determine that a target rotation has occurred between the first display subject and the second display subject.

15. A computer-readable storage medium storing computer instructions thereon, characterized in that, When executed by the processor, this instruction implements the steps of the control method for the screen module as described in any one of claims 8-10.

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