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 housing, a pressure detection module, a position detection module and a processor. The housing comprises a side edge. The pressure detection module and the position detection module are arranged on the side edge. The pressure detection module is configured to detect a pressing force degree of the side edge. The position detection module is configured to detect a pressing position of the side edge. The processor is electrically connected to the pressure detection module and the position detection module. The processor is configured to acquire the pressing force degree detected by the pressure detection module on the side edge and the pressing position detected by the position detection module on the side edge. The processor is configured to determine a detection result according to the pressing force degree detected by the pressure detection module on the side edge and the pressing position detected by the position detection module on the side edge. 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 filed with the Chinese Patent Office on July 23, 2019, with application number 201910668640.2 and entitled "Electronic Device and Control Method Thereof", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of electronic technology, and in particular to an electronic device and its control method. Background Technology

[0003] With the development of communication technology, electronic devices such as smartphones are becoming increasingly popular. During the use of these devices, the motherboard can control the display screen to show images, the touchscreen can control the camera to capture images, and buttons can be used to control various functions. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides an electronic device and its control method, which can facilitate user control of the electronic device.

[0005] This application discloses an electronic device, including a housing, a pressure detection module, a position detection module, and a processor. The housing includes a side, and the pressure detection module and the position detection module are disposed on the side. The pressure detection module is used to detect the pressure applied to the side, and the position detection module is used to detect the position of the pressure applied to the side.

[0006] The processor is electrically connected to both the pressure detection module and the position detection module, and the processor is used for:

[0007] The pressure intensity detected by the pressure detection module on the side and the pressing position detected by the position detection module on the side are obtained.

[0008] The detection result is determined based on the pressing force detected by the pressure detection module on the side and the pressing position detected by the position detection module on the side;

[0009] The electronic equipment is also controlled based on the detection results.

[0010] This application discloses a control method for an electronic device, wherein the electronic device is as described above.

[0011] The method includes:

[0012] The pressure intensity detected by the pressure detection module on the side is obtained;

[0013] The position detection module detects the pressing position on the side.

[0014] The detection result is determined based on the pressure applied and the pressure location.

[0015] The electronic device is controlled based on the detection results.

[0016] In this embodiment, the pressure detection module can accurately detect the pressure intensity on the side, and the position detection module can accurately detect the pressing position on the side to achieve positioning. The processor can determine the specific operation mode of the user's finger on the side based on the obtained pressure intensity and pressing position, so as to define different operation modes as different detection results, and conveniently control the electronic device based on the detection results. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The electronic device shown is a partial cross-sectional view along the P2-P2 direction.

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows a first structural schematic of the operating switch in the electronic device shown.

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 2 The diagram shows a second structural representation of the operating switch in the electronic device.

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 2 The diagram shows a third type of structure for operating the switch in the electronic device.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a partial schematic diagram showing the pressure detection module in the electronic device provided in this application being disposed on the inner surface of the side.

[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the fourth structure of the operating switch in the electronic device.

[0025] Figure 8 for Figure 1 Another partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device shown along the P2-P2 direction.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the control method for an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application. Electronic devices such as… Figure 1 The electronic device 20 may include a housing such as housing 200, an operating switch such as operating switch 400, a camera such as camera 600, and a circuit board such as circuit board 800. Circuit board 800, camera 600, and operating switch 400 may all be disposed on the housing.

[0028] Electronic device 20 may be a computing device such as a laptop computer, a computer monitor containing an embedded computer, a tablet computer, a cellular phone, a media player, or other handheld or portable electronic device, a smaller device (such as a wristwatch, a wristband, a headset or handset, a device embedded in glasses, or another device worn on a user's head, or other wearable or micro-devices), a television set, a computer monitor not containing 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 a car), a device that performs the functions of two or more of these devices, or other electronic devices. Figure 1 In the exemplary configuration, electronic device 20 is a portable device, such as a cellular phone, media player, tablet, or other portable computing device. Other configurations may be available for electronic device 20 if desired. Figure 1 The examples are merely illustrative.

[0029] The housing 200 may be formed of plastic, glass, ceramic, fiber composite material, metal (e.g., stainless steel, aluminum, etc.), other suitable materials, or any combination of two or more of these materials. The housing 200 may be formed in a one-piece configuration, in which some or all of the housing 200 is machined or molded into a single structure, or it may be formed using multiple structures (e.g., an inner frame structure, one or more structures forming the outer shell surface, etc.). The housing 200 may have cavities to house components of the electronic device 20, such as batteries, circuit boards 800, etc.

[0030] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 2 for Figure 1The diagram shows a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device along the P2-P2 direction. The electronic device 20 may also include a display screen, such as display screen 100, which may be mounted within the housing 200. Display screen 100 may be a touchscreen display incorporating a conductive capacitive touch sensor electrode layer 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 it may be a non-touchscreen display. The capacitive touchscreen electrodes may be formed from an array of indium tin oxide pads or other transparent conductive structures.

[0031] The display screen 100 may include an array of display pixels formed from liquid crystal display (LCD) components, such as an electrophoretic display pixel array, a plasma display pixel array, an organic light-emitting diode display pixel array, an electrowetting display pixel array, or display pixels based on other display technologies. The display screen 100 may be protected using a display overlay layer such as a transparent glass layer, a light-transmitting plastic, sapphire, or other transparent dielectric layer. In some embodiments, the display screen 100 may be a flexible screen, meaning that the display screen 100 can be bent or folded.

[0032] The housing 200 may include a mid-frame, such as a mid-frame 220, and a rear cover, such as a rear cover 240. The mid-frame 220 may serve as a carrier for the electronic device 20. For example, the mid-frame 220 may support components such as the display screen 100, circuit board 800, and battery of the electronic device 20. The mid-frame 220 may be made of metal and may be formed by injection molding or machining.

[0033] The back cover 240 can be disposed on one side of the middle frame 220, such as 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 storage cavity 220 to house components of the electronic device 20, such as batteries and circuit boards 800. Thus, the back cover 240 can be placed on the middle frame 220 to cover the batteries and circuit boards 800. It is 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 an image.

[0034] The mid-frame 220 may have multiple sides 222, all located around the periphery of the base of the mid-frame 220. The lengths of the sides 222 of the mid-frame 220 may be the same or different. For example, the mid-frame 220 may have a longer first side and a shorter second side, where the length of the first side is greater than the length of the second side. Devices of the electronic device 20, such as an operation switch 400, may be disposed on one or more of the sides 222 of the mid-frame 220; for instance, the operation switch 400 of the electronic device 20 may be disposed on one of the longer sides 222 of the mid-frame 220.

[0035] It should be noted that the operation switch 400 can also be located on the shorter side 222. It is understood that when all sides 222 are of the same length, the operation switch 400 can be located on any one or more sides 222. It is also understood that the operation switch 400 can be located at the connection point of two adjacent sides 222, or at the corner of the middle frame 220. Furthermore, it is understood that one or more operation switches 400 can be located on one side 222. In some embodiments, a control area 2222, or operation area 2222, can be located on one side 222. The operation switch 400 can be located in the control area 2222 of the side 222 for user operation. Of course, it is also possible to arrange operation switches 400 at all positions on the side 222, that is, the control area 2222 is the entire side 222.

[0036] In some embodiments, a self-illuminating material may be provided at the control area 2222 to allow the user to identify the controller 2222. The color setting at the control area 2222 may differ from the color setting at other locations on the side 222. An illuminating lamp may also be provided at the control area 2222.

[0037] In related technologies, electronic devices have multiple physical buttons on their sides, such as power buttons, volume buttons, and shortcut keys. These physical buttons typically protrude from the outer side of the device, creating gaps between them and the side, which can easily allow water to leak in and dust to enter.

[0038] Based on this, in this embodiment, the operation switch 400 is disposed on the inner surface of the side 222, allowing the user to directly operate the control area 2222 to control the operation switch 400. This maintains the integrity of the side 222, making it waterproof and dustproof.

[0039] A first storage slot 2224 can be provided on the side 222 to house the operating switch 400. The first storage slot 2224 can communicate with the storage cavity 260. The depth of the first storage slot 2224 can be much greater than the thickness of the operating switch 400, that is, after the operating switch 400 is placed in the first storage slot 2224, a cavity is formed at the position where the first storage slot 2224 communicates with the storage cavity 260, thereby facilitating the deformation of the control area 2222 at the position of the first storage slot 2224. For example, the distance between the operating switch 400 and the storage cavity 260 is about 5 mm. The length of the first storage slot 2224 is the distance along the length direction of the side 222, and the length of the first storage slot 2224 can be determined according to actual needs. The width of the first storage slot 2224 is the distance along the width direction of the side 222, and the width of the first storage slot 2224 can be between 1.6 mm and 2 mm.

[0040] The outer surface of side 222 can be of various shapes, such as arc, rectangle, rounded rectangle, etc. The outer surface of side 222 can also be curved. At least one of the back cover 240 and display screen 100 can be set to arc shape and cover at least a portion of side 222.

[0041] An operation switch 400 is located in 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 may integrate devices such as a processor and memory. The processor can be used to handle various operations of the electronic device 20. For example, the processor can control the display screen 100 in the electronic device 20, and the processor can control the camera 600 in the electronic device 20 to take pictures. The operation switch 400 can receive control signals in the control area 2222. These control signals can be signals to control the volume of the electronic device 20, signals to control the power on / off of the electronic device 20, and signals to control the working status of the camera.

[0042] In this embodiment, the operation switch 400 is disposed on the inner surface of the side 222, and the side 222 does not have a hole structure to avoid the operation switch 400. The user can drive the operation switch 400 through the side 222 at the control area 2222 to control the electronic device 20, such as controlling the volume of the electronic device 20, controlling the power on / off of the electronic device 20, and controlling the working status of the camera in the electronic device 20.

[0043] Please see Figure 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 detects the pressure applied to the side 222. Specifically, the pressure detection can be based on the deformation of the side 222. The pressure detection module 420 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 the like.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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. Furthermore, the electronic device can also control other functions of the electronic device 20 based on the press operation, such as adjusting the volume.

[0047] It should be noted that during the actual assembly process, since the first flexible circuit board 422 is made of soft material, it is prone to deformation. In order to reduce the deformation of the first flexible circuit board 422 during assembly, its thickness can be increased. Alternatively, a reinforcing sheet can be used to fix it to the first flexible circuit board 422.

[0048] Please see Figure 4 , Figure 4 for Figure 2The diagram shows a second structural representation of the operating switch in the illustrated electronic device. The operating switch 420 may further include a reinforcing sheet 426, which is fixedly connected to the first flexible circuit board 422. The reinforcing sheet 426 and the pressure detector 424 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the first flexible circuit board 422. The reinforcing sheet 426 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the side 222 of the control area 2222. Thus, the reinforcing sheet 426 can increase the overall strength of the pressure detection module 420, facilitating assembly and preventing deformation during assembly. It should be noted that the pressure detector 424 and the reinforcing sheet 426 may also not be disposed on opposite sides of the first flexible circuit board 422.

[0049] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 5 for Figure 2 This diagram illustrates a third structural design for an operating switch in an electronic device. The reinforcing sheet 426 and the pressure detector 424 can be disposed on the same side of the first flexible circuit board 422. The pressure detector 424 can be disposed within the gap 428 of the reinforcing sheet 426, and the space of the gap 428 is larger 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 do not contact each other. This ensures that when the pressure detector 424 deforms under pressure, it does not contact the reinforcing sheet 426 or the side 222, thus preventing any impact on the accuracy of the pressure detector 424 in detecting the pressing force.

[0050] Understandably, in order for the pressure detector 424 to effectively detect pressure, a gap 428 can be provided on the reinforcing sheet 426, and the pressure detector 424 is spatially located within the gap 428. Thus, when the side 222 of the control area 2222 receives a force, the stress of the force is applied to the pressure detector 424 at 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, the gap 428 can be formed by connecting two reinforcing sheets 426 to the first flexible circuit board 422, or the gap 428 can be formed on a single reinforcing sheet 426.

[0051] It should be noted that the accuracy of the signal detected by the pressure detection module 420 can also be improved without the reinforcement plate 426. For example, a groove can be set on the side 222 of the control area 2222 to place the pressure detector 424 in the groove, which makes the thickness on both sides of the groove larger, and thus the thickness at the position of the pressure detector 424 smaller, which is also easy to deform.

[0052] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 6This is a partial schematic diagram showing the pressure detection module in the electronic device provided in this application, disposed on the inner surface of the side panel 222. A groove 2228 can be provided on the inner surface of the side panel 222, and the groove 2228 can be disposed on the bottom wall of the first receiving groove 2224. In this application embodiment, the pressure detector 424 can be disposed within the groove 2228, and the first flexible circuit board 422 can be disposed on the bottom wall of the first receiving groove 2224. Thus, the first flexible circuit board 422 is located outside the groove 2228.

[0053] Therefore, in this embodiment, the groove 2228 formed on the inner surface of the side 222 reduces the thickness of the side 222 at the groove 2228 location, facilitating deformation of the side 222 at the groove 2228 location. This, in turn, makes it easier for the pressure detector 424 located within the groove 2228 to detect the pressure applied based on the deformation of the side 222. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the groove 2228 within the first receiving groove 2224 further facilitates the pressure detector 424's detection of the pressure applied, improving the accuracy of the pressure detector 424's detection.

[0054] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the space of the groove 2228 on the inner surface of the side 222 is larger than the size of the pressure detector 424, so that when the pressure detector 424 is located in the groove 2228, it is spaced apart from the inner wall surrounding the groove 2228. This ensures that when the side 222 deforms under pressure, the pressure detector 424 does not contact the inner wall surrounding the groove 2228. It is understood that the deformation of the side 222 under pressure as defined in this embodiment is within a certain pressure range, or in other words, the deformation of the side 222 is within a certain range. When the pressure is too high, causing damage to the side 222 and resulting in contact between the pressure detector 424 and the inner wall surrounding the groove 2228, this is not considered a situation defined in this application.

[0055] In some embodiments, an elastic pad may be provided within the groove 2228. The elastic pad may be made of a soft, elastic material to further prevent the inner wall of the groove 2228 from contacting the pressure detector 424. This is mainly to prevent the inner wall of the groove 2228 from directly contacting the pressure detector 424 in the event of excessive pressing force on the side 222.

[0056] It should be noted that the pressure detection module 420 can also detect other operations, such as sliding operations. The pressure detection module 420 can determine the movement based on the pressure it detects.

[0057] Please see Figure 7 , Figure 7 for Figure 2This diagram illustrates a fourth structural design of an operating switch in an electronic device. The operating switch 400 may further include a position detection module, such as an ultrasonic detection module 440, which detects the pressing position of the side 222. The ultrasonic detection module 440 may include a second flexible circuit board 442, a signal transmitter 444, and a signal receiver 446. Both the signal transmitter 444 and the signal receiver 446 are electrically connected to the second flexible circuit board 442. Both the signal transmitter 444 and the signal receiver 446 may be made of piezoelectric ceramic material. The second flexible circuit board 442 may be disposed on the inner surface of the side 222 of the control area 2222, for example, by using adhesive, double-sided tape, or similar materials. The ultrasonic detection module 440 can receive different signals, such as different operating modes, and can determine control signals based on the operating modes to control various functions of the electronic device 20.

[0058] The ultrasonic detection module 440 can detect the pressed position of the control area 2222 to achieve positioning. Alternatively, the ultrasonic detection module 440 can detect the specific position of a finger placed on the control area 2222 to achieve positioning. When the pressing force continues to move, or when the user's finger slides within the control area, the ultrasonic detection module 440 receives the sliding operation signal and identifies it as a second control signal. This second control signal is converted into an electrical signal and transmitted to the processor of the circuit board 800. The processor can then control the functions of the electronic device 20 according to the second control signal, such as adjusting the focus of the camera 600, adjusting the video playback progress, and adjusting the volume. This achieves control over the functions of the electronic device 20.

[0059] Understandably, the ultrasonic detection module 440 can also detect other operations, such as touch operations. The ultrasonic detection module 440 can also control the functions of the electronic device 20 based on other operations or different sliding operations.

[0060] The sliding direction of the sliding operation is along the length of side 222. Of course, the sliding direction can also be along the width of side 222, or along other directions.

[0061] It is understandable that a signal transmitter 444 and a signal receiver 446 may be arranged at intervals on the ultrasonic detection module 440. Alternatively, multiple signal transmitters 444 and multiple signal receivers 446 may be arranged at intervals.

[0062] 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 may include a pressure detection module and a position detection module, which may share a flexible circuit board. For example, the pressure detector, ultrasonic signal transmitter, and ultrasonic signal receiver may be disposed on the same flexible circuit board. For instance, one pressure detector may be disposed between one signal transmitter and one signal receiver. Of course, if there are multiple pressure detectors, each pressure detector may be disposed between one signal transmitter and one signal receiver, i.e., spaced apart from each other. The operation switch 400 includes both a pressure detector and an ultrasonic detector. The pressure detector can effectively detect the pressure applied, and the ultrasonic detector can effectively detect the pressing position. Therefore, it can accurately control the functions of the electronic device 20, such as controlling the camera 600 to take pictures and control the camera 600 to focus, based on the received signals. It can also implement a function to prevent accidental touches based on the pressure applied and the pressing position.

[0063] The position detector and pressure detector can be mounted on the same flexible circuit board, spaced apart on the bottom wall of the first receiving groove 2224. The position detector can be located outside the groove 2228; for example, the position detector and pressure detector can be mounted on opposite surfaces of the flexible circuit board. It should be noted that the position detector can also be mounted inside the groove 2228 without affecting each other. It is also possible to mount one detector on the side wall of the first receiving groove 2224 and the other on the bottom wall.

[0064] It should be noted that the electronic device 20 may also be equipped with one or more ultrasonic detectors and one or more pressure detectors in different control areas 2222.

[0065] Please see Figure 8 , Figure 8 for Figure 1 The diagram shows another partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device along the P2-P2 direction. The electronic device 20 may further include an accidental touch detection module 300, which may be disposed between the side edge 222 and the rear cover 240. The side edge 222 may further include a detection area 2226, which may be adjacent to the control area 2222. The control area 2222 may be located in the middle of the side edge 222, and the detection area 2226 may be located outside the middle position. For example, the detection area 2226 may be located on the side closer to the rear cover 240. The accidental touch detection module 300 may be adjacent to the rear cover 240 or disposed between the rear cover 240 and the side edge 222, thus being covered by the rear cover 240 for protection. The operation switch 400 may be located between the accidental touch detection module 300 and the display screen 100.

[0066] The accidental touch detection module 300 can employ a capacitive detector, and the back cover 240 can be made of glass. The capacitive detector is an electrode plate with a specific shape. When there is no finger touch, a certain capacitance (self-capacitance) is formed between this electrode plate and the surrounding ground. When a finger touches the sensor surface, the conductivity of the human body and its mass form a grounded conductive layer, thereby creating electric field lines and changing the capacitance between the detector and ground. By detecting this change in capacitance, it can be determined whether a finger has been pressed at that location. Thus, the accidental touch prevention function is achieved through the accidental touch detection module 300. It should be noted that the capacitive detector can be referenced in relation to the touch function of the display screen.

[0067] The processor on the circuit board 800 of the electronic device 20 can control the electronic device 20 based on the detection results of the anti-mistouch detection module 300 and the pressure detection module 420. Alternatively, the processor can control the electronic device 20 based solely on the detection results of the pressure detection module 420, or based solely on the detection results of the anti-mistouch detection module 300. For example, the detection results of the anti-mistouch detection module 300 may include sliding operations; the processor can then control the camera 600 of the electronic device 20 to take pictures, adjust focus, etc., based on these sliding operations.

[0068] It should be noted that when the anti-mistouch detection module 300 is adjacent to the back cover 240, the anti-mistouch detection module 300 can be covered on the capacitive detector by a touch cover plate. The touch cover plate can cooperate with the back cover 240 to protect the capacitive detector. When the detection area 2226 of the side 222 has an arc-shaped structure, the capacitive detector can be placed on the third flexible circuit board. The third flexible circuit board can be placed on the side 222 at the position of the arc-shaped detection area 2226. The corresponding touch cover plate or back cover 240 can be arc-shaped at the position of the anti-mistouch detection module 300, and correspond to the arc-shaped structure of the side 222. The anti-mistouch detection module 300 can be directly placed on the outer surface of the side 222, or a second storage groove can be opened on the side 222 to store the anti-mistouch detection module 300.

[0069] It is understandable that, due to the limited width of the side panel 222, when a user presses their finger on the control area 2222 of the side panel 222, part of the finger will often press on the back cover 240, and may also press on the display screen 100. In this embodiment, a detection area is provided on one side of the control area 2222, near the back cover 240, to install an anti-accidental touch detection module 300. This module can be used to determine whether a user is pressing a finger, thereby enabling the anti-accidental touch operation of the switch 400.

[0070] It should be noted that the user touch operation switch 400 is often in the display screen 100 in the on state. It can also detect whether there is a touch operation on the display screen 100. If there is a touch operation on the display screen 100, the function of preventing accidental touch can be further improved, so as to achieve more accurate control of the operation switch 400.

[0071] To further describe the function of controlling electronic devices by operating switches in the embodiments of this application, the following limitations are made from the perspective of the control method of electronic devices.

[0072] Please see Figure 9 , Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the control method for an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application. The electronic device 20 described above is another example and will not be repeated here. The control method for the electronic device may include:

[0073] 1001, The pressure intensity detected by the pressure detection module 420 at the side 222 is acquired. The processor of the electronic device 20 can acquire the pressure intensity detected by the pressure detection module 420 at the side 222 from the pressure detection module 420.

[0074] 1002, The press position detected by the position detection module 440 on the side 222 is obtained. The processor of the electronic device 20 can obtain the press position detected by the position detection module 440 on the side 222 from the position detection module 440.

[0075] 1003, Determine the detection result based on the pressure applied and the pressure location. The detection result includes a pressing operation and / or a sliding operation. The processor of the electronic device 20 can determine the specific operation of the user's finger on the side 222 based on the obtained pressure and pressure location, so as to define different operation methods as different detection results. For example, if the user slides on the side 222, the detection result can be determined as a sliding operation.

[0076] 1004. Control the electronic device 20 based on the detection results. That is, the processor of the electronic device 20 controls the functions of the electronic device 20 based on pressing and / or sliding operations. For example, the processor of the electronic device 20 controls the power on / off of the electronic device 20 based on pressing operations, and controls the volume of the electronic device 20, the playback progress of the video, and the status of the camera in the electronic device 20, etc., based on sliding operations.

[0077] The electronic device and its control method provided in the embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application, and the descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand this application. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will recognize that, based on the ideas of this application, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, The device includes a housing, a pressure detection module, a position detection module, an anti-accidental touch detection module, and a processor. The housing includes a middle frame and a back cover that are connected to each other. The middle frame includes a side. The pressure detection module and the position detection module are disposed on the side. The pressure detection module is used to detect the pressure applied to the side, and the position detection module is used to detect the position of the pressure applied to the side. The side is provided with an adjacent control area and a detection area. The detection area is located on the side of the control area closer to the back cover. The pressure detection module is set in the control area, and the anti-accidental touch detection module is set in the detection area. The anti-accidental touch detection module includes a capacitance detector. The processor is electrically connected to both the pressure detection module and the position detection module, and the processor is used for: The pressure intensity detected by the pressure detection module on the side and the pressing position detected by the position detection module on the side are obtained. The detection result is determined based on the pressing force detected by the pressure detection module on the side and the pressing position detected by the position detection module on the side; The electronic equipment is also controlled based on the detection results; The processor is also used to control the electronic device based on the detection results of the anti-accidental touch detection module and the detection results of the pressure detection module.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A groove is provided on the inner surface of the side. The pressure detection module is disposed on the inner surface of the side. The position detection module is disposed on the inner surface of the side. The pressure detection module includes a flexible circuit board and a pressure detector disposed on the flexible circuit board. The pressure detector is disposed in the groove. The flexible circuit board is disposed outside the groove. The pressure detector is spaced apart from the inner wall around the groove so that the pressure detector does not contact the inner wall around the groove when the side deforms under pressure.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner surface of the side is provided with a storage groove, the groove is provided on the bottom wall of the storage groove, and the flexible circuit board is provided in the storage groove.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pressure detector includes a resistive sensor, and the width of the storage slot is 1.6 mm, the width of which is the distance of the storage slot in the side width direction.

5. The electronic device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pressure detector includes a strain gauge, and the width of the receiving groove is 2 mm, the width of the receiving groove being the distance of the receiving groove in the side width direction.

6. The electronic device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The position detection module includes a position detector, which is disposed on the flexible circuit board. The position detector is spaced apart from the pressure detector and is disposed outside the groove.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The pressure detector and the position detector are spaced apart and arranged on the bottom wall of the storage tank.

8. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection results include pressing and / or sliding operations, and the processor is also used to control the electronic device based on the pressing and / or sliding operations.

9. A method for controlling an electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device is the electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8; The method includes: The pressure intensity detected by the pressure detection module on the side is obtained; The position detection module detects the pressing position on the side. The detection result is determined based on the pressure applied and the pressure location. The electronic device is controlled based on the detection results.

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