Electronic device and control method thereof

Abstract

Embodiments of the present application provide an electronic device and a control method thereof. The electronic device comprises: a position detection module arranged on an inner surface of a side edge of the electronic device, the position detection module being configured to detect a pressing position of the side edge; a pressure detection module arranged on the inner surface of the side edge of the electronic device, the pressure detection module being configured to detect a pressing degree of the side edge; a processor electrically connected to the pressure detection module and the position detection module; the processor is configured to acquire the pressing degree of the side edge detected by the pressure detection module; the processor is further configured to acquire the pressing position of the side edge detected by the position detection module; the processor is further configured to determine a detection result according to the pressing position and the pressing degree; and the processor is further configured to control the electronic device according to the detection result. The embodiments of the present application facilitate the control of the electronic device.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the application No. 201910579981.2, titled "Electronic device and control method thereof", filed with the China Patent Office on June 28, 2019, the whole content of which is incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present application relates to the technical field of electronics, in particular to an electronic device and a control method thereof. BACKGROUND

[0003] With the development of communication technology, electronic devices such as smart phones are becoming more and more popular. In the use of electronic devices, the electronic device can control the display screen to display pictures through its mainboard, the electronic device can control the camera to collect images through the touch display screen, and the electronic device can also realize the control of various functions of the electronic device through the key switch. SUMMARY

[0004] The embodiments of the present application provide an electronic device and a control method thereof, which can facilitate the user to control the electronic device.

[0005] The embodiments of the present application disclose an electronic device, comprising:

[0006] a side edge made of glass material;

[0007] a position detection module arranged on the inner surface of the side edge of the electronic device, the position detection module being configured to detect the pressing position of the side edge;

[0008] a pressure detection module arranged on the inner surface of the side edge of the electronic device, the pressure detection module, the position detection module and the side edge being connected in sequence, the pressure detection module being configured to detect the pressing force of the side edge; and

[0009] a processor electrically connected with the pressure detection module and the position detection module;

[0010] the processor is configured to acquire the pressing force detected by the pressure detection module on the side edge;

[0011] the processor is further configured to acquire the pressing position detected by the position detection module on the side edge;

[0012] the processor is further configured to determine a detection result according to the pressing position and the pressing force;

[0013] the processor is further configured to control the electronic device according to the detection result.

[0014] The embodiments of the present application disclose a control method of an electronic device, the electronic device comprising:

[0015] The side is made of glass.

[0016] A position detection module is arranged on the inner surface of the side of the electronic device, and is configured to detect a pressing position of the side.

[0017] A pressure detection module is arranged on the inner surface of the side of the electronic device, and is connected with the position detection module and the side in sequence, and is configured to detect a pressing degree of the side.

[0018] The method comprises:

[0019] The pressing degree of the side detected by the pressure detection module is acquired.

[0020] The pressing position of the side detected by the position detection module is acquired.

[0021] The detection result is determined according to the pressing position and the pressing degree.

[0022] The electronic device is controlled according to the detection result.

[0023] In the embodiments of the present application, the pressing condition of the side can be detected without opening a hole in the side by the pressure detection module and the position detection module, so that the user can conveniently control the electronic device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed in the embodiment description will be briefly introduced.

[0025] Figure 1 The structure schematic diagram of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of the present application is shown.

[0026] Figure 2 The first structure schematic diagram of the operating switch in the electronic device shown in Figure 1 The partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device shown in along P2-P2 direction.

[0027] Figure 3 The second structure schematic diagram of the operating switch in the electronic device shown in Figure 2

[0028] Figure 4 The third structure schematic diagram of the operating switch in the electronic device shown in Figure 2

[0029] Figure 5 The third structure schematic diagram of the operating switch in the electronic device shown in Figure 2

[0030] Figure 6 The third structure schematic diagram of the operating switch in the electronic device shown in Figure 2 ​​​A fourth structure diagram of operating a switch in the electronic device shown.

[0031] Figure 7 For Figure 2 A fifth structure diagram of operating a switch in the electronic device shown.

[0032] Figure 8 For Figure 2 A sixth structure diagram of operating a switch in the electronic device shown.

[0033] Figure 9 For Figure 2 A seventh structure diagram of operating a switch in the electronic device shown.

[0034] Figure 10 For Figure 2 An eighth structure diagram of operating a switch in the electronic device shown.

[0035] Figure 11 For Figure 1 Another partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device shown in the direction of P2-P2.

[0036] Figure 12 A flow diagram of a control method of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0037] Figure 13 A flow diagram of a control method of a camera provided by an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] Referring to Figure 1 , Figure 1 A structure diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application. The electronic device such as the electronic device 20 can include a housing such as the housing 200, an operating switch such as the operating switch 400, a camera such as the camera 600, and a circuit board such as the circuit board 800. The circuit board 800, the camera 600, and the operating switch 400 can all be disposed on the housing. Figure 1

[0039] The electronic device 20 can be a computing device such as a laptop computer, a computer monitor containing an embedded computer, a tablet computer, a cellular telephone, a media player, or other hand-held or portable electronic device, a smaller device such as a wrist-watch device, a pendant device, a headphone or earpiece device, a device embedded in eyeglasses or other equipment worn on the head or other body part, or other wearable and miniature devices, a television, a computer display that does not contain an embedded computer, a gaming device, a navigation device, an embedded system such as a system in which an electronic device with a display is installed in a kiosk or automobile, a device that implements the functionality of two or more of these devices, or other electronic devices. In Figure 1 ​In an example configuration, the electronic device 20 is a portable device, such as a cellular telephone, a media player, a tablet computer, or other portable computing device. Other configurations can be used for the electronic device 20, if desired. Figure 1 Examples are merely examples.

[0040] The housing 200 can be formed of plastic, glass, ceramic, fiber composite, metal (e.g., stainless steel, aluminum, etc.), other suitable material, or a combination of any two or more of these materials. The housing 200 can be formed using an integral configuration in which some or all of the housing 200 is machined or molded as a single structure, or can be formed using multiple structures (e.g., an inner frame structure, one or more structures forming an outer housing surface, etc.). The housing 200 can provide a cavity to house components of the electronic device 20, such as a battery, a circuit board 800, etc.

[0041] See Figure 2 , Figure 2 As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic device 20 can include a housing 200, a display screen 100, and a circuit board 800. The electronic device 20 can be a portable device, such as a cellular telephone, a media player, a tablet computer, or other portable computing device. Other configurations can be used for the electronic device 20, if desired. Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device along the P2-P2 direction is shown. The electronic device 20 can also include a display screen, such as the display screen 100, which can be mounted in the housing 200. The display screen 100 can be a touch screen display incorporating conductive capacitive touch sensor electrode layers or other touch sensor components (e.g., resistive touch sensor components, acoustic touch sensor components, force-based touch sensor components, light-based touch sensor components, etc.), or can be a non-touch sensitive display. The capacitive touch screen electrodes can be formed of an array of indium tin oxide pads or other transparent conductive structures.

[0042] The display screen 100 can include an array of display pixels formed of liquid crystal display (LCD) components, electrophoretic display pixels, plasma display pixels, organic light emitting diode display pixels, electrowetting display pixels, or displays based on other display technologies. The display screen 100 can be protected using a display screen cover layer, such as a transparent glass layer, a light-transmissive plastic, sapphire, or other transparent dielectric layer. In some embodiments, the display screen 100 can be a flexible screen, i.e., the display screen 100 can be bent, foldable.

[0043] The housing 200 can include a middle frame, such as the middle frame 220, and a back cover, such as the back cover 240. The middle frame 220 can serve as a carrier for the electronic device 20. For example, the middle frame 220 can carry components of the electronic device 20, such as the display screen 100, the circuit board 800, a battery, etc. The middle frame 220 can be formed of a metal material, can be formed by injection molding, or can be formed by machining.

[0044] The back cover 240 can be disposed on one side of the middle frame 220, such as the back cover 240 being disposed on the non-display side of the middle frame 220. The back cover 240 and the middle frame 220 are fixedly connected to form a receiving cavity 220 to accommodate the components of the electronic device 20, such as the battery, the circuit board 800, etc., so that the back cover 240 can be disposed on the middle frame 220 to cover the components such as the battery and the circuit board 800. It can be understood that the display screen 100 and the back cover 240 are disposed on two opposite sides of the middle frame 220, and the display screen 100 can be disposed on the display side of the middle frame 220 to display a picture.

[0045] The middle frame 220 can have a plurality of side edges 222, and the plurality of side edges 222 of the middle frame 220 are located at the periphery of the base body of the middle frame 220. The lengths of the side edges 222 of the middle frame 220 can be the same or different. For example, the middle frame 220 can have a first side edge with a longer length and a second side edge with a shorter length, i.e., the length of the first side edge is greater than the length of the second side edge. The components of the electronic device 20, such as the operation switch 400, can be disposed on one or more side edges 222 of the middle frame 220, such as the operation switch 400 of the electronic device 20 being disposed on one of the longer side edges 222 of the middle frame 220.

[0046] It should be noted that the operation switch 400 can also be disposed on the side edge 222 with a shorter length. It can be understood that when the lengths of the side edges 222 are the same, the operation switch 400 can be disposed on any one side edge 222 or any plurality of side edges 222. It can also be understood that the operation switch 400 can also be disposed at the connection position of two connected side edges 222 or at the corner position of the middle frame 220. It can also be understood that one side edge 222 can be provided with one or more operation switches 400. In some embodiments, a control area 2222, or an operation area 2222, can be provided on one side edge 222. The operation switch 400 can be disposed on the control area 2222 of the side edge 222 for user operation. Of course, it is also possible that the operation switch 400 is arranged at all positions of the side edge 222, i.e., the control area 2222 is the entire side edge 222.

[0047] In some embodiments, a self-luminous material can be disposed at the control area 2222 for user to identify the control area 2222. The color setting at the control area 2222 can be different from the color setting at other positions of the side edge 222. A light emitting lamp can also be disposed at the control area 2222.

[0048] In the related art, the side edge of the electronic device is provided with a plurality of physical keys, such as on-off keys, volume keys, shortcut keys, etc. The physical keys are generally protruded outward from the side edge, and a gap is formed between the physical keys and the side edge of the electronic device, which is easy to leak water and enter dust.

[0049] Based on this, the operation switch 400 is arranged on the inner surface of the side 222, and the user can directly operate the control area 2222 to control the operation switch 400. Thus, the integrity of the side 222 can be maintained, and the side 222 can be waterproof and dustproof.

[0050] The side 222 can be provided with a first receiving groove 2224 for receiving the operation switch 400. The first receiving groove 2224 can be in communication with the receiving cavity 260. The depth of the first receiving groove 2224 can be much greater than the thickness of the operation switch 400, that is, after the operation switch 400 is placed into the first receiving groove 2224, a cavity is formed at the position where the first receiving groove 2224 is in communication with the receiving cavity 260, thereby facilitating the deformation of the control area 2222 at the position of the first receiving groove 2224. For example, the distance between the operation switch 400 and the receiving cavity 260 is about 5 mm. The length of the first receiving groove 2224 is the distance of the first receiving groove 2224 along the length direction of the side 222, and the length of the first receiving groove 2224 can be determined according to actual needs. The width of the first receiving groove 2224 is the distance along the width direction of the side 222, and the width of the first receiving groove 2224 can be between 1.6 mm and 2 mm.

[0051] The outer surface of the side 222 can have various shapes, such as an arc shape, a rectangular shape, a rounded rectangular shape, etc. The outer surface of the side 222 can also be a curved surface. At least one of the back cover 240 and the display screen 100 can be arranged in an arc shape and cover at least a portion of the side 222.

[0052] The operation switch 400 is arranged on the control area 2222 and on the inner surface of the side 222. The operation switch 400 can be electrically connected to the circuit board 800 of the electronic device 20. The circuit board 800 of the electronic device 20 can be integrated with a processor, a memory, etc. The processor can be used to process various operations of the electronic device 20. For example, the processor can control the display of the display screen 100 in the electronic device 20, and the processor can control the photographing of the camera 600 in the electronic device 20, etc. The operation switch 400 can receive a control signal at the control area 2222. The control signal can be a signal for controlling the volume of the electronic device 20, the control signal can be a signal for controlling the on-off of the electronic device 20, and the control signal can be a signal for controlling the working state of the camera.

[0053] The operation switch 400 is arranged on the inner surface of the side 222, and no hole structure is arranged on the side 222 for avoiding the operation switch 400. The user can drive the operation switch 400 through the control signal by the side 222 at the position of the control area 2222 to control the electronic device 20, such as controlling the volume of the electronic device 20, controlling the on-off of the electronic device 20, controlling the working state of the camera in the electronic device 20, etc.

[0054] Please refer toFigure 3 , Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows a first structural schematic of an operating switch in an electronic device. The operating switch 400 may include a pressure detection module 420, which may include a first flexible circuit board 422 and a pressure detector 424 electrically connected to the first flexible circuit board 422. The first flexible circuit board 422 may be disposed on the inner surface of the side 222, for example, by using adhesive, double-sided tape, or similar methods to attach it to the inner surface of the side 222. The width of the first receiving groove 2224 may be approximately 1.6 mm or approximately 2 mm.

[0055] The pressure detector 424 may include a resistive sensor or a capacitive sensor. It should be noted that when the pressure detector 424 includes a capacitive sensor, no metal is placed at the location of the pressure detector 424 to ensure the accuracy of the capacitive sensor detection. The resistive sensor may be a MEMS (Microelectro Mechanical Systems) sensor, requiring the width of the first receiving groove 2224 to be 1.6 mm. It should be noted that the resistive sensor is not limited to a MEMS piezoresistive IC; a strain gauge may also be used, requiring the width of the first receiving groove 2224 to be approximately 2 mm.

[0056] Understandably, the side edge 222 is relatively thin and can deform under pressure. The first flexible circuit board 422 and the pressure detector 424 are disposed together on the inner surface of the side edge 222. When the side edge 222 is subjected to pressure, it deforms, causing the first flexible circuit board 422 and the pressure detector 424 to deform as well. The pressure is converted into an electrical signal and transmitted to the processor of the circuit board 800. The processor can control the electronic device 20 according to the pressing operation. The pressing operation can include pressing once, pressing multiple times, and long pressing. Long pressing means that the pressing time exceeds a preset time. Multiple pressing means that multiple pressing operations are detected within a preset time.

[0057] In some embodiments, a press operation can be defined as the first control signal, meaning that when the operation switch 400 receives a press operation in the control area 2222, it can control the camera 600 of the electronic device 20 to take a picture. Thus, the user can control the camera 600 to take pictures without touching the display screen 100, which not only saves power consumption of the touch screen 100 but also facilitates user operation, especially for users who prefer one-handed operation. It should be noted that the operation for controlling the camera 600 of the electronic device 20 to take pictures is not limited to a press operation; other operations are also possible.

[0058] It should be noted that, in the actual assembly process, the first flexible circuit board 422 is made of soft material and is prone to deformation. In order to reduce the deformation of the first flexible circuit board 422 during assembly, the thickness of the first flexible circuit board 422 can be increased. Of course, the first flexible circuit board 422 can also be fixedly connected with the reinforcing sheet.

[0059] Referring to Figure 4 , Figure 4 for Figure 2 the second structure diagram of the operating switch in the electronic device shown in FIG. 22. The operating switch 420 can further include a reinforcing sheet 426, the reinforcing sheet 426 and the first flexible circuit board 422 are fixedly connected, and the reinforcing sheet 426 and the pressure detector 424 are respectively arranged on two surfaces of the first flexible circuit board 422. The reinforcing sheet 426 is fixedly connected with the inner surface of the side edge 222 of the control area 2222. Thus, the reinforcing sheet 426 can increase the overall strength of the pressure detection module 420, so as to facilitate assembly and prevent deformation during assembly.

[0060] Referring to Figure 5 , Figure 5 for Figure 2 the third structure diagram of the operating switch in the electronic device shown in FIG. 22. The reinforcing sheet 426 and the pressure detector 424 can be arranged on the same surface of the first flexible circuit board 422, the pressure detector 424 can be arranged in the gap 428 of the reinforcing sheet 426, and the space of the gap 428 is greater than the size of the pressure detector 424. For example, the thickness of the reinforcing sheet 426 is greater than the thickness of the pressure detector 424, and the reinforcing sheet 426 and the pressure detector 424 are not in contact. Thus, it can be ensured that the pressure detector 424 does not contact the reinforcing sheet 426 or the side edge 222 when it is deformed under the action of pressure, thereby affecting the accuracy of the pressure detector 424 in detecting the pressing force.

[0061] It can be understood that, in order for the pressure detector 424 to effectively detect pressure, the gap 428 can be arranged on the reinforcing sheet 426, and the pressure detector 424 is located in the gap 428 in space. Thus, when the side edge 222 of the control area 2222 receives a force, the stress of the force is applied to the pressure detector 424 at the position of the gap 428 due to the arrangement of the reinforcing sheet 426, thereby making the signal detected by the pressure detection module 420 more accurate. In some embodiments, two reinforcing sheets 426 can be connected with the first flexible circuit board 422 to form the gap 428, or the gap 428 can be formed on one reinforcing sheet 426.

[0062] It should be noted that the enhancement sheet 426 can also improve the accuracy of the signal detected by the pressure detection module 420, such as a groove is arranged on the side edge 222 of the control area 2222, so that the pressure detector 424 is arranged in the groove, and the thickness of the two sides of the groove is larger, so that the thickness of the position of the pressure detector 424 is smaller, and the deformation is also easy to occur.

[0063] It should be noted that the pressure detection module 420 can also detect other operations, such as a sliding operation. The pressure detection module 420 can determine according to the pressure duration detected by it.

[0064] The pressure detection module 420 can also control the focusing of the camera 600 according to the control signal. For example, the pressure detection module 420 detects that the pressure gradually increases, which is determined as a second control signal, and is transmitted to the processor of the circuit board 800. The processor can adjust the focal length of the camera 600 according to the second control signal. Of course, the operation of controlling the focal length of the camera 600 can also be other operations, such as a sliding operation. It should be noted that the operation of controlling the camera 600 to take a picture is different from the operation of adjusting the focal length of the camera 600.

[0065] Please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 for Figure 2 the fourth structure diagram of the operation switch in the electronic device. The operation switch 400 can also include an ultrasonic detection module 440, which can include a second flexible circuit board 442, a signal emitting part 444 and a signal receiving part 446. The signal emitting part 444 and the signal receiving part 446 are electrically connected with the second flexible circuit board 442. The signal emitting part 444 and the signal receiving part 446 can be made of piezoelectric ceramic material. The second flexible circuit board 442 can be arranged on the inner surface of the side edge 222 of the control area 2222, such as being pasted on the inner surface of the side edge 222 by using glue, double-sided adhesive tape and the like. The ultrasonic detection module 440 can receive different signals, such as receiving different operation modes, which can determine the control signal by the operation mode, so as to control the functions of the electronic device 20 according to the control signal.

[0066] The ultrasonic detection module 440 can detect the position of the control area 2222 being pressed to achieve positioning. Alternatively, the ultrasonic detection module 440 can detect the specific position of the control area 2222 for the finger to be placed to achieve positioning. When the pressing force is continuously moved or the user's finger performs a sliding operation on the control area, the ultrasonic detection module 440 can receive the sliding operation signal to determine it as a second control signal, which can be converted into an electrical signal and transmitted to the processor of the circuit board 800, and the processor can adjust the focal length of the camera 600. Thus, the focal length of the camera 600 is adjusted. It should be noted that the ultrasonic detection module 440 can also control the camera 600 focusing according to other operations detected thereby. It should also be noted that the ultrasonic detection module 440 can control the camera 600 to take pictures and adjust the focal length according to two different sliding operations, such as a first sliding operation with a smaller sliding distance than a second sliding operation.

[0067] It can be understood that the ultrasonic detection module 440 can also detect other operations, such as tapping and the like. The ultrasonic detection module 440 can also control other functions of the electronic device 20 according to other operations or different sliding operations.

[0068] The sliding direction of the sliding operation is along the length of the side 222.

[0069] It can be understood that the ultrasonic detection module 440 can be spaced apart from a signal emitting portion 444 and a signal receiving portion 446. A plurality of signal emitting portions 444 and a plurality of signal receiving portions 446 can also be spaced apart.

[0070] It should be noted that the operation switch 400 is not limited to the ultrasonic detection module 440, nor is it limited to the pressure detection module 420. In some embodiments, the operation switch 400 can include a pressure detection module and an ultrasonic detection module. Such as a pressure detector, an ultrasonic signal emitting portion, and an ultrasonic signal receiving portion are arranged on the same flexible circuit board. For example: a pressure detector is arranged between a signal emitting portion and a signal receiving portion. Of course, if the pressure detector is a plurality, each pressure detector is arranged between a signal emitting portion and a signal receiving portion. The operation switch 400 includes both a pressure detector and an ultrasonic detector, which can effectively detect the pressing force and the pressing position through the pressure detector. Thus, not only can the function of the electronic device 20 be accurately controlled according to the received signal, such as controlling the camera 600 to take pictures and controlling the camera 600 to adjust the focal length. At the same time, the anti-mis-touch function can also be realized according to the pressing force and the pressing position.

[0071] It should be noted that the electronic device 20 can also set one or more ultrasonic detectors and one or more pressure detectors in different control areas 2222.

[0072] Please refer to Figure 7 , Figure 7 For Figure 2 The fifth structure diagram of the operating switch in the electronic device shown. The operating switch 400 can include a position detection module and a pressure detection module, and the pressure detection module, the position detection module and the side 222 are connected in sequence. The pressure detection module can include a resistive sensor 402, and the position detection module can include a capacitive detector 406. The resistive sensor 402 and the capacitive detector 406 are arranged on a flexible circuit board 404 to form the operating switch 400. The resistive sensor 402 and the capacitive detector 406 can be arranged on two opposite surfaces of the flexible circuit board 404, or in other words, opposite surfaces. The capacitive detector 406 can be located between the side 222 and the flexible circuit board 404, and the flexible circuit board 404 can be located between the capacitive detector 406 and the resistive sensor 402.

[0073] The pressure detection module can detect the pressing force of the side 222, and the position detection module can detect the pressing position of the side 222. It should be noted that the side 222 is made of non-metallic material to ensure that the capacitive detector 406 can accurately detect the pressing position of the side 222. The side 222 can be made of glass material.

[0074] The capacitive detector 406 is an electrode plate with a certain shape. In the absence of finger touch, the electrode plate and the surrounding ground will form a certain capacitance (self-capacitance). When the finger touches the surface of the sensor, the conductive nature and large mass of the human body form a conductive layer to ground, thereby forming an electric field line, thereby changing the capacitance between the capacitive detector 406 and the ground. By detecting the change of this capacitance, the position of pressing the side 222 can be determined. Thus, through the position detection module, the pressing position of the side 222 can be realized. It should be noted that the capacitive detector 406 can refer to the touch function of the display screen.

[0075] Please refer to Figure 8 , Figure 8 For Figure 2 The sixth structure diagram of the operating switch in the electronic device shown.

[0076] The flexible circuit board 404 can include a first metal layer 4041, a first insulating layer 4042, a second metal layer 4043, a second insulating layer 4044, a third metal layer 4045, a third insulating layer 4046 and a fourth metal layer 4047 connected in sequence, the first metal layer 4041 is connected with the inner surface of the side edge 222, the capacitive detector 406 is arranged on the first metal layer 4041, and the first metal layer 4041 can be etched to form a wire of the capacitive detector 406. The second metal layer 4043 can be a reference layer to serve as a reference ground of the capacitive detector 406. The third metal layer 4045 and the fourth metal layer 4047 can arrange the circuit of the pressure detector 402, and the pressure detector 402 can be arranged on the fourth metal layer 4047.

[0077] Therefore, the pressure detector 402 and the capacitive detector 406 can be arranged on the same flexible circuit board 404 to detect the pressing position and the pressing force of the side edge 222. Then, the processor of the electronic device 20 can determine the detection result based on the pressing force and the pressing position to control the function of the electronic device 20. For example, the processor of the electronic device 20 can obtain the pressing force detected by the pressure detection module on the side edge 222, and also obtain the pressing position detected by the position detection module on the side edge 222. Then, the processor can determine the detection result according to the pressing position and the pressing force to control various functions of the electronic device 20 according to the detection result. The detection result includes a pressing operation and / or a sliding operation, and the processor can control various functions of the electronic device 20 according to the pressing operation and / or the sliding operation.

[0078] The operation switch 400 can further include a reinforcing sheet 408, the reinforcing sheet 408 can be arranged on the flexible circuit board 404, and the reinforcing sheet 408 and the pressure detector 402 are arranged on the same surface of the flexible circuit board 404, that is, on the same side. For example, the reinforcing sheet 408 is arranged on the fourth metal layer 4047. The reinforcing sheet 408 can be provided with a gap 409, the gap 409 can be used to accommodate the pressure detector 402, and the thickness of the reinforcing sheet 408 is greater than the thickness of the pressure detector 402. The pressure detector 402 can refer to the pressure detector 424 described above, and the reinforcing sheet 409 can refer to the reinforcing sheet 426, which will not be described here.

[0079] It should be noted that the position detection module and the side edge 222 can be connected through a soft glue layer, such as glue, soft double-sided adhesive tape and the like. Compared with hard glue connection, it is easier to produce deformation.

[0080] The capacitive detector 406 and the pressure detector 402 can also not be arranged on the same flexible circuit board.

[0081] Please refer to Figure 9 , Figure 9 ​Figure 2 The seventh structure diagram of the operating switch in the electronic device is shown. The operating switch 400 includes a pressure detection module 400a and a position detection module 400b, and the pressure detection module 400a and the position detection module 400b are connected through a connecting layer 401. Specifically, the operating switch 400 includes a capacitive detector 406, a third flexible circuit board 407, the connecting layer 401, a first flexible circuit board 403, and a pressure detector 402. The pressure detector 402 can be arranged on the first flexible circuit board 403, the capacitive detector 406 can be arranged on the third flexible circuit board 407, and the first flexible circuit board 403 and the third flexible circuit board 407 can be connected together through the connecting layer 401. The connecting layer 401 can be epoxy resin glue. It should be noted that the operating switch 400 can further include a reinforcing sheet 408, the reinforcing sheet 408 can be connected to the first flexible circuit board 403, the pressure detector 402 and the reinforcing sheet 408 are arranged on the same surface of the first flexible circuit board 403, and the pressure detector 402 can be arranged in a gap 409 of the reinforcing sheet 408. Similarly, the pressure detector 402 can refer to the pressure detector 424 above, and the reinforcing sheet 409 can refer to the reinforcing sheet 426, which will not be described here.

[0082] Please refer to Figure 10 , Figure 10 for Figure 2 The eighth structure diagram of the operating switch in the electronic device is shown. The operating switch 400 includes a pressure detection module 400a and a position detection module 400b, and the pressure detection module 400a and the position detection module 400b are connected through a connecting layer 401. Specifically, the operating switch 400 includes a capacitive detector 406, a third flexible circuit board 407, the connecting layer 401, a first flexible circuit board 403, and a pressure detector 402. The pressure detector 402 can be arranged on the first flexible circuit board 403, the capacitive detector 406 can be arranged on the third flexible circuit board 407, and the first flexible circuit board 403 and the third flexible circuit board 407 can be connected together through the connecting layer 401. The connecting layer 401 can be epoxy resin glue. It should be noted that the operating switch 400 can further include a reinforcing sheet 408, the reinforcing sheet 408 can be arranged between the connecting layer 401 and the first flexible circuit board 403, the reinforcing sheet 408 and the pressure detector 402 can be arranged on two opposite surfaces of the first flexible circuit board 403, and the pressure detector 402 can be arranged in a gap 409 of the reinforcing sheet 408 in space. Similarly, the pressure detector 402 can refer to the pressure detector 424 above, and the reinforcing sheet 409 can refer to the reinforcing sheet 426, which will not be described here.

[0083] Please refer to Figure 11 , Figure 11 for Figure 1Another part of the electronic device is shown in another part of the cross-sectional view along the P2-P2 direction. The electronic device 20 can further include a touch detection module 300, which can be arranged between the side 222 and the back cover 240. The side 222 can further include a detection area 2226, which can be arranged adjacent to the control area 2222, which can be the middle position of the side 222, and the detection area 2226 can be located outside the middle position. For example, the detection area 2226 is located on the side close to the back cover 240. The touch detection module 300 can be adjacent to the back cover 240, or can be arranged between the back cover 240 and the side 222, so as to be covered by the back cover 240 to achieve protection. The operation switch 400 can be located between the touch detection module 300 and the display screen 100.

[0084] The touch detection module 300 can adopt a capacitive detector, and the back cover 240 can adopt a glass material. The capacitive detector is an electrode plate with a certain shape. In the absence of finger touch, a certain capacitance (self-capacitance) is formed between the electrode plate and the surrounding ground. When the finger touches the sensor surface, the conductive nature and large mass of the human body form a conductive layer to ground, thereby forming an electric field line, thereby changing the capacitance between the capacitive detector and the ground. By detecting the change of the capacitance, it can be determined whether there is a finger pressing. Thus, the function of preventing accidental touch is realized through the touch detection module 300.

[0085] The processor on the circuit board 800 of the electronic device 20 can control the electronic device 20 according to the detection result of the touch detection module 300 and the detection result of the pressure detection module 420. Of course, the processor can also control the electronic device 20 only according to the detection result of the pressure detection module 420, and can also control the electronic device 20 according to the detection result of the touch detection module 300. For example, the detection result of the touch detection module 300 can include a sliding operation, and the processor can control the camera 600 of the electronic device 20 to take pictures, focus, etc. according to the sliding operation.

[0086] It should be noted that when the touch detection module 300 is adjacent to the back cover 240, the touch detection module 300 can be covered on the capacitive detector by a touch cover plate, which can be connected with the back cover 240, and the touch cover plate can protect the capacitive detector. When the detection area 2226 of the side 222 is an arc structure, the capacitive detector can be arranged on the fourth flexible circuit board, which can be arranged on the side 222 at the position of the arc-shaped detection area 2226. The corresponding touch cover plate or the back cover 240 corresponding to the position of the touch detection module 300 can be arranged in an arc shape corresponding to the arc structure of the side 222. The touch detection module 300 can be directly arranged on the outer surface of the side 222, or a second receiving groove can be formed on the side 222 to receive the touch detection module 300.

[0087] The side, such as the side 222, the pressure detection module, such as the pressure detection module 420, and the touch detection module, such as the touch detection module 300, can form a housing assembly. In the housing assembly, the pressure detection module 420 is arranged at the control area 2222 of the side 222, and the touch detection module 300 is arranged at the detection area 2226 of the side 222. The pressure detection module 420 can detect whether the control area 2222 is pressed, and the touch detection module 300 can determine whether the detection area 2226 is touched. The touch operation can include a sliding operation, and the like. It should be noted that the housing assembly can be applied to the electronic device 20. The housing assembly can further include an ultrasonic detection module, such as the ultrasonic detection module 440. The ultrasonic detection module 440 can detect the operation position of the control area 2222 of the side 222.

[0088] It can be understood that, due to the limited width of the side 222, when the user presses the control area 2222 of the side 222 with a finger, a part of the finger can be pressed to the position of the back cover 240, or the position of the display screen 100. The detection area is arranged at the position of the control area 2222 and close to the position of the back cover 240, and the touch detection module 300 is arranged at the detection area, which can be used to determine whether the user presses the control area 2222 with a finger, and thus the anti-mis-touch operation switch 400 is realized.

[0089] It should be noted that, the user touch operation switch 400 is usually in a bright screen state of the display screen 100, and the display screen 100 can further detect whether the touch operation is performed, and if the touch operation is performed, the anti-mis-touch function can be further improved, so as to more accurately control the operation switch 400.

[0090] In order to further describe the function of the operation switch arranged on the inner surface of the side in the embodiment of the present application to control the electronic device, the control method of the electronic device is limited as follows.

[0091] Please refer to Figure 12 , Figure 12 The flowchart of the control method of the electronic device provided in the embodiment of the present application is shown. The electronic device can refer to the above electronic device 20, which will not be described here. The control method of the electronic device can include the following steps.

[0092] 1001, obtaining the pressing force detected by the pressure detection module at the side 222. The pressure detection module can include the pressure detector 402 as described above.

[0093] 1002, obtaining the pressing position detected by the position detection module at the side 222. The position detection module can include the capacitance detector 406 as described above.

[0094] 1003, determine a detection result according to the pressing position and the pressing force. The detection result can include a pressing operation and / or a sliding operation.

[0095] 1004, control the electronic device 200 according to the detection result. For example, control the volume, power on / off, and other functions of the electronic device 20.

[0096] To further describe the working state of the camera controlled by the operation signal received by the operation switch according to the embodiments of the present application, the following is limited from the perspective of the method.

[0097] Please refer to Figure 13 , Figure 13 The flowchart of the camera control method provided by the embodiments of the present application is shown. The camera control method is applied to an electronic device such as the electronic device 20, which can be referred to in the above content and will not be described here. The camera control method can include:

[0098] 2001, receive a control signal through the operation switch 400. The control signal can include a first control signal and a second control signal, which are different. The first control signal can be used to control the camera 600 to take a picture, and the second control signal can be used to control the camera 600 to focus. Different control signals can be determined according to different operations received by the operation switch 400. For example, the first control signal is determined according to the pressing operation received by the operation switch 400, and the second control signal is determined according to the sliding operation received by the operation switch 400.

[0099] 2002, control the working state of the camera 600 according to the control signal.

[0100] After the operation switch 400 of the electronic device 20 receives the control signal, the control signal can be transmitted to the processor of the electronic device 20, and the processor of the electronic device 20 can also directly obtain the control signal received by the operation switch 400. The processor controls the state of the camera 600 according to different control signals. The processor can control the camera 600 to take a picture according to the first control signal, such as the processor controlling the camera 600 to take a picture according to the pressing operation. The processor controls the camera 600 to focus according to the second control signal, such as the processor controlling the camera 600 to focus according to the sliding operation along the length direction of the side 222. The processor can also control the camera 600 to focus when the touch detection module 300 detects a sliding operation.

[0101] It should be noted that the processor can also control the state of the camera 600 according to other control signals, which will not be described one by one here. Of course, the processor can also control other functions of the electronic device 20 according to other control signals.

[0102] It should be noted that the control method of the camera is not limited to this. After receiving the control signal by operating the switch, the method can further include:

[0103] Detecting whether the display screen 100 has a touch operation.

[0104] When the display screen 100 receives the touch operation, the working state of the camera is controlled according to the control signal.

[0105] When the display screen 100 does not receive the touch operation, the camera is not controlled to work.

[0106] In the embodiment of the application, when the display screen 100 has a touch, the user is usually using the electronic device 20. When the display screen does not have a touch, the user is usually not using the electronic device 20. The display screen 100 can be reused to realize the anti-mis-touch operation switch 400.

[0107] Of course, after receiving the control signal by operating the switch, the method can further include:

[0108] Detecting whether the touch detection module 300 has a touch operation.

[0109] When the touch detection module 300 receives the touch operation, the working state of the camera is controlled according to the control signal.

[0110] When the touch detection module 300 does not receive the touch operation, the camera is not controlled to work.

[0111] In the embodiment of the application, when the touch detection module 300 has a touch, the user is usually using the electronic device 20. When the touch detection module 300 does not have a touch, the user is usually not using the electronic device 20. The touch detection module 300 can be used to realize the anti-mis-touch operation switch 400.

[0112] Of course, the display screen 100 and the touch detection module 300 can also be detected simultaneously whether there is a touch operation.

[0113] When at least one of the touch detection module 300 and the display screen 100 receives the touch operation, the working state of the camera is controlled according to the control signal.

[0114] When neither the touch detection module 300 nor the display screen 100 receives the touch operation, the camera is not controlled to work.

[0115] In the embodiment of the application, the display screen 100 and the touch detection module 300 are used to jointly detect whether there is a user touch operation, to jointly realize the purpose of the anti-mis-touch operation switch 400, so that the anti-mis-touch effect is better.

[0116] It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application jointly detect whether the user exists a touch operation through the display screen 100 and the touch detection module 300 to jointly achieve the purpose of the anti-mis-touch operation switch 400, which is not limited to the photographing, focusing and the like of the camera 600.

[0117] The shell assembly, the electronic device, the control method of the electronic device and the control method of the camera provided by the embodiments of the present application are described in detail. The principles and implementation manners of the present application are described by applying specific examples in this paper, and the above description of the embodiments is only used to help understand the present application. Meanwhile, according to the idea of the present application, the specific implementation manners and application ranges will be changed by those skilled in the art, and the above description of the present application should not be understood as a limitation.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: The application relates to an electronic device with a side edge made of glass, a position detection module arranged on the inner surface of the side edge of the electronic device, the position detection module being used for detecting the pressing position of the side edge, a pressure detection module arranged on the inner surface of the side edge of the electronic device, the pressure detection module, the position detection module and the side edge being sequentially connected, the pressure detection module being used for detecting the pressing degree of the side edge, a processor being electrically connected with the pressure detection module and the position detection module, and the processor being used for acquiring the pressing degree of the side edge detected by the pressure detection module, acquiring the pressing position of the side edge detected by the position detection module, determining a detection result according to the pressing position and the pressing degree, and controlling the electronic device according to the detection result. The position detection module comprises a capacitance detector, the pressure detection module comprises a pressure detector, the capacitance detector and the pressure detector are arranged on a flexible circuit board, the capacitance detector and the pressure detector are arranged on two opposite surfaces of the flexible circuit board, and the flexible circuit board is arranged on the inner surface of the side edge. The flexible circuit board comprises a first metal layer, a first insulating layer, a second metal layer, a second insulating layer, a third metal layer, a third insulating layer and a fourth metal layer which are sequentially connected, the first metal layer is connected with the inner surface of the side edge, the capacitance detector is arranged on the first metal layer, the second metal layer is a reference layer, the third metal layer and the fourth metal layer are arranged with the circuit of the pressure detector, and the pressure detector is arranged on the fourth metal layer. The electronic device further comprises a reinforcing sheet, the reinforcing sheet and the pressure detection module are connected with the same side of the flexible circuit board, the reinforcing sheet is provided with a gap, the pressure detector is located in the gap, the thickness of the reinforcing sheet is greater than that of the pressure detector, and the reinforcing sheet and the pressure detector are not in contact. The pressure detection module comprises a first flexible circuit board and a pressure detector arranged on the first flexible circuit board, the position detection module comprises a third flexible circuit board and a capacitance detector arranged on the third flexible circuit board, and the first flexible circuit board and the third flexible circuit board are connected through a connecting layer. The electronic device further comprises a reinforcing sheet, the reinforcing sheet and the pressure detection module are connected with the same side of the first flexible circuit board, the reinforcing sheet is provided with a gap, the pressure detector is located in the gap, the thickness of the reinforcing sheet is greater than that of the pressure detector, and the reinforcing sheet and the pressure detector are not in contact. The electronic device further comprises a reinforcing sheet, the reinforcing sheet and the pressure detection module are arranged on opposite sides of the first flexible circuit board, the reinforcing sheet is provided with a gap, the pressure detector is located in the gap in space, and the reinforcing sheet and the pressure detector are not in contact. The position detection module is connected to the inner surface of the side edge through a soft glue layer. ​ ​ 2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, ​ 3. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein, ​ 4. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein, ​ 5. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, ​ 6. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein, ​ 7. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein, ​ 8. The electronic device of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, ​ 9. The electronic device of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The side inner surface is provided with a receiving groove, and the position detection module and the pressure detection module are arranged in the receiving groove.

10. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein, The width of the receiving groove is 1.6 mm, and the width of the receiving groove is the distance of the receiving groove in the side width direction.

11. The electronic device of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The detection result includes a pressing operation and / or a sliding operation, and the processor is further configured to control the electronic device according to the pressing operation and / or the sliding operation.

12. An electronic device control method characterized by comprising: The electronic device includes: The side is made of glass material; A position detection module is arranged on the inner surface of the side of the electronic device, and the position detection module is configured to detect the pressing position of the side; and A pressure detection module is arranged on the inner surface of the side of the electronic device, the pressure detection module, the position detection module and the side are sequentially connected, and the pressure detection module is configured to detect the pressing degree of the side. The method includes: Obtaining the pressing degree of the side detected by the pressure detection module; Obtaining the pressing position of the side detected by the position detection module; Determining a detection result according to the pressing position and the pressing degree; Controlling the electronic device according to the detection result. 13.The electronic device control method of claim 12, wherein The position detection module includes a capacitive detector, and the pressure detection module includes a pressure detector, the capacitive detector and the pressure detector are arranged on a flexible circuit board, and the capacitive detector and the pressure detector are arranged on two opposite surfaces of the flexible circuit board, and the flexible circuit board is arranged on the inner surface of the side through a soft glue layer; The electronic device further includes a reinforcing sheet, the reinforcing sheet and the pressure detection module are connected to the same side of the flexible circuit board, the reinforcing sheet is provided with a gap, the pressure detector is located in the gap, the thickness of the reinforcing sheet is greater than the thickness of the pressure detector, and the reinforcing sheet and the pressure detector are not in contact.

14. The electronic device control method according to claim 12, wherein The detection result includes a pressing operation and / or a sliding operation.

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