Key dialing device, electronic equipment and control method of change-over switch of electronic equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention discloses a dial key device, electronic equipment and a control method of a change-over switch of the electronic equipment. The key dialing device comprises a main body which defines a first cavity and an opening communicated with the first cavity; the dial key is arranged at the opening and can move relative to the opening; the sound production structure is arranged in the first cavity; when the dialing key moves relative to the opening, the sounding structure can be driven to generate detectable audio information.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of dial keys, and in particular to a dial key device, an electronic device, and a control method for a switching switch of the electronic device. Background Art

[0002] The dial key structure is a device frequently used in electronic devices. In the related art, the dial key structure includes: a toggle structure and a circuit structure corresponding to the toggle structure. In order to perform dustproof or waterproof treatment, a corresponding complex structure needs to be added. Even so, the dustproof or waterproof structure cannot be strictly sealed, so that the circuit structure corresponding to the toggle structure is easily damaged by dust and water, which affects the service life of the dial key structure. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of this, an embodiment of the present application provides a dial key device, an electronic device, and a method for controlling a switch of the electronic device.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution of this application is implemented as follows:

[0005] The present application embodiment provides a key dialing device, including:

[0006] a main body defining a first cavity and an opening communicating with the first cavity;

[0007] A dial key, disposed at the opening and capable of moving relative to the opening;

[0008] A sound-generating structure, disposed in the first cavity;

[0009] Wherein, when the dial key moves relative to the opening, the sound-generating structure can be driven to generate detectable audio information.

[0010] In some optional implementations, the sound generation structure includes:

[0011] a first mating portion;

[0012] A second matching portion, arranged corresponding to the first matching portion;

[0013] One of the first matching portion and the second matching portion is disposed on the main body, and the other of the first matching portion and the second matching portion is disposed on the dial key;

[0014] When the dial key moves relative to the opening, the first matching portion can be driven to move relative to the second matching portion to generate detectable audio information.

[0015] In some optional implementations, when the first matching portion is disposed on the dial key,

[0016] The first surface of the first matching portion away from the dial key has a first convex portion and a first concave portion, and the second matching portion has a second convex portion; when the dial key moves relative to the opening, the second convex portion moves between the first convex portion and the first concave portion to generate detectable audio information.

[0017] In some optional implementations, there are a plurality of the first protrusions and a plurality of the first recesses, respectively, and the plurality of the first protrusions and the plurality of the first recesses are alternately distributed on the first surface along a first direction perpendicular to the moving direction.

[0018] In some optional implementations, a first protrusion and an adjacent first recess have a first length in the first direction, and another first protrusion and another adjacent first recess have a second length in the first direction; the first length is the same as the second length; or, the first length is different from the second length.

[0019] In some optional implementations, at least two second protrusions are included, and the at least two second protrusions have a set distance in the direction in which the key moves relative to the main body, so that the detectable audio information generated by the at least two second protrusions includes at least two audio information with a set interval time.

[0020] In some optional implementations, the method further includes:

[0021] A limiting member, disposed in the first cavity;

[0022] The sound-generating structure comprises a first matching portion and a second matching portion, the dial key is connected to the first matching portion, and the second matching portion and the limiting member are located at opposite ends of the first matching portion in the moving direction.

[0023] The present application also provides an electronic device, including:

[0024] a main body, the main body defining a first cavity and an opening communicating with the first cavity;

[0025] A dial key, disposed at the opening and capable of moving relative to the opening;

[0026] A sound-generating structure, disposed in the first cavity;

[0027] Wherein, when the dial key moves relative to the opening, the sound-generating structure can be driven to generate detectable audio information;

[0028] A detection component is arranged on the main body and outside the first cavity, and is used to detect the audio information generated by the sound-generating structure.

[0029] The embodiment of the present application also provides a method for controlling a switch of an electronic device, including:

[0030] The detection component obtains detectable audio information generated by the sound-generating structure when the dial key moves relative to the main body;

[0031] The controller controls the switching state of the switch based on the audio information.

[0032] In some optional implementations, the controller controlling the switching state of the switch based on the audio information includes:

[0033] Determining the type of the audio information based on the time difference and / or frequency of the audio information;

[0034] Based on the audio information being of the first type, the first switch key information is identified; based on the audio information being of the second type, the second switch key information is identified; the first type has a first time difference and / or a first frequency; the second type has a second time difference and / or a second frequency; the first time difference is different from the second time difference; and / or the first frequency is different from the second frequency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an optional structure of a key dialing device in an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 2 An optional structural cross-sectional view of an electronic device in an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 3 This is an optional structural diagram of an electronic device in an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an optional partial structure of a key dialing device in an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Another perspective view of;

[0040] Figure 6 It is another optional partial structural diagram of the key dialing device in the embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the local structure;

[0042] Figure 8 An optional structural cross-sectional view of a detection component in an embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Fig. 9This is an optional flow chart of a method for controlling a switching switch of an electronic device in an embodiment of the present application.

[0044] Figure numerals: 100, main body; 110, first cavity; 120, opening; 130, sound guide hole; 200, key; 300, sound-emitting structure; 310, first matching part; 311, first convex part; 312, first concave part; 313, string part; 320, second matching part; 321, second convex part; 322, third convex part; 400, limit part; 500, detection component; 510, detection part; 511, sound pickup hole; 520, sound guide part; 530, protective part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] The technical solution of the present application is further elaborated in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments of the specification.

[0046] In the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the term "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be an electrical connection or a connection between two components. It can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] It should be noted that the terms "first\second\third" involved in the embodiments of the present application are only used to distinguish similar objects, and do not represent a specific order for the objects. It is understandable that the specific order or sequence of "first\second\third" can be interchanged where permitted. It should be understood that the objects distinguished by "first\second\third" can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0048] The following combination Figures 1 to 8 The key dialing device and electronic device described in the embodiments of the present application are described in detail.

[0049] like Figure 1 As shown, the dial key device includes: a main body 100, a dial key 200 and a sound-generating structure 300. The main body 100 defines a first cavity 110 and an opening 120 connected to the first cavity 110; the dial key 200 is disposed in the opening 120, and the dial key 200 can move relative to the opening 120; the sound-generating structure 300 is disposed in the first cavity 110; wherein, when the dial key 200 moves relative to the opening 120, the sound-generating structure 300 can be driven to generate detectable audio information.

[0050] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the electronic device includes: a main body 100, a dial key 200, a sound-generating structure 300 and a detection component 500. The main body 100 defines a first cavity 110 and an opening 120 connected to the first cavity 110; the dial key 200 is arranged in the opening 120, and the dial key 200 can move relative to the opening 120; the sound-generating structure 300 is arranged in the first cavity 110; wherein, when the dial key 200 moves relative to the opening 120, the sound-generating structure 300 can be driven to generate detectable audio information; the detection component 500 is arranged in the main body 100, the detection component 500 is located outside the first cavity 110, and the detection component 500 is used to detect the audio information generated by the sound-generating structure 300.

[0051] In the related art, the dial key structure includes: a toggle structure and a circuit structure corresponding to the toggle structure. Since the toggle structure is directly connected to the circuit structure, the circuit structure corresponding to the toggle structure cannot be dustproof or waterproof, so that the circuit structure corresponding to the toggle structure is easily damaged by dust and water, which affects the service life of the dial key structure. In the dial key device of the present application, when the dial key 200 moves relative to the opening 120, it can drive the sound structure 300 to generate detectable audio information, and the detectable audio information can be used as control information; for example, the movement of the dial key 200 is used to control the switching state of the switch. When the detection component 500 detects the audio information generated by the sound structure 300, the switching state of the switch can be controlled. Since the dial key 200 does not need to be connected to the circuit structure, the dial key 200 does not need to be dustproof or waterproof, and since the dial key 200 and the sound structure 300 have a higher service life than the circuit structure, the service life of the dial key 200 can be improved.

[0052] In the embodiments of the present application, the structure of the electronic device is not limited. For example, the electronic device can be a computer, a mobile phone, a television, a remote controller, etc.

[0053] In the embodiment of the present application, the dial key device is a device that can provide detectable audio information by moving, and the dial key 200 does not need to be connected to the circuit structure for use in conjunction with it; the dial key 200 is used in conjunction with the sound-emitting structure 300. Since neither the sound-emitting structure 300 nor the dial key 200 requires waterproof and dustproof treatment, water and dust will not affect the service life of the sound-emitting structure 300 and the dial key 200, thereby greatly improving the service life of the dial key device.

[0054] In the embodiment of the present application, the structure of the main body 100 is not limited. For example, the main body 100 may be a shell-like structure or a block-like structure. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the dialing device and the main body 100 of the electronic device may both be shell-like structures.

[0055] The first cavity 110 is a separate cavity, and the first cavity 110 is used to accommodate the sound structure 300, and the first cavity 110 is not used to accommodate the circuit structure. For example, the first cavity 110 does not have a circuit board, a switch, or a connecting wire; therefore, the first cavity 110 is a cavity separated from the circuit structure.

[0056] In the embodiment of the present application, the shape of the dial key 200 is not limited. For example, the dial key 200 may be a columnar structure. The dial key 200 may be inserted into the opening 120 and may be movable relative to the opening 120 .

[0057] In the embodiment of the present application, the sound structure 300 is disposed in the first cavity 110, and the sound structure 300 is used to generate detectable audio information. The form of the sound structure 300 is not limited, as long as the key 200 moves relative to the opening 120, the sound structure 300 can be driven to generate detectable audio information.

[0058] Here, detectable audio information refers to audio information that can be detected and determined to be audio information generated by the dial key 200 driving the sound structure 300. For example, the detectable audio information may include audio information with a set frequency, audio information with a set timbre, and audio information with a set amplitude. Of course, the detectable audio information may also include audio information with one or more combinations of a set frequency, a set timbre, and a set amplitude. For another example, the detectable audio information may include two audio information with a set interval time.

[0059] In the embodiment of the present application, the structure of the detection component 500 is not limited, as long as the detection component 500 can detect the audio information generated by the sound-generating structure 300. For example, the detection component 500 may include a circuit for detecting audio information. For another example, the detection component 500 may include a sound pickup structure. As an example, the detection component 500 may include a microphone.

[0060] The detection component 500 can be set on the main body 100 by clamping, bonding, threaded structure, etc. The detection component 500 is located outside the first cavity 110 to prevent water and dust entering from the opening 120 from affecting the performance or service life of the detection component 500.

[0061] In the embodiment of the present application, the electronic device may further include a controller, which is electrically connected to the detection component 500. The detection component 500 is used to obtain detectable audio information generated by the sound-generating structure 300 when the dial key 200 moves relative to the body 100; the controller is used to control the switching state of the switch based on the audio information.

[0062] The controller is used to determine that the detection component 500 has detected the audio information generated by the sound-emitting structure 300. For example, the controller determines that the audio information generated by the sound-emitting structure 300 has been detected based on the fact that the audio information detected by the detection component 500 includes audio information of a set frequency. For another example, the controller determines that the audio information generated by the sound-emitting structure 300 has been detected based on the fact that the audio information detected by the detection component 500 includes audio information of a set timbre. For another example, the controller determines that the audio information generated by the sound-emitting structure 300 has been detected based on the fact that the audio information detected by the detection component 500 includes audio information of a set amplitude. For another example, the controller determines that the audio information generated by the sound-emitting structure 300 has been detected based on the fact that the audio information detected by the detection component 500 includes two audio information with a set interval time.

[0063] In some optional implementations of the embodiments of the present application, the sound-emitting structure 300 may include: a first matching portion 310 and a second matching portion 320, the second matching portion 320 is arranged corresponding to the first matching portion 310, one of the first matching portion 310 and the second matching portion 320 is arranged on the main body 100, and the other of the first matching portion 310 and the second matching portion 320 is arranged on the key 200; when the key 200 moves relative to the opening 120, it can drive the first matching portion 310 to move relative to the second matching portion 320 to generate detectable audio information.

[0064] In this implementation, the first matching portion 310 and the second matching portion 320 may generate detectable audio information through contact or may generate detectable audio information through non-contact.

[0065] For example, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, when the first matching portion 310 is disposed on the dial key 200, the first surface of the first matching portion 310 away from the dial key 200 has a first convex portion 311 and a first concave portion 312, and the second matching portion 320 has a second convex portion 321; when the dial key 200 moves relative to the opening 120, the second convex portion 321 moves between the first convex portion 311 and the first concave portion 312 to generate detectable audio information.

[0066] In this example, when the dial key 200 moves relative to the opening 120 , the second protrusion 321 is first raised based on the first protrusion 311 and then contacts the first concave portion 312 to generate detectable audio information.

[0067] In this example, the materials of the first mating portion 310 and the second mating portion 320 are not limited. For example, the material of the first mating portion 310 may be plastic. As an example, the material of the first mating portion 310 may be polyoxymethylene (POM), which is a self-lubricating and wear-resistant material, and can improve the service life of the key-operating device of the present application. The material of the second mating portion 320 may be metal. As an example, the material of the second mating portion 320 may be stainless steel.

[0068] The shape of the second matching portion 320 is not limited. For example, the second matching portion 320 may be a sheet-like structure, so that the second matching portion 320 can be deformed when matched with the first matching portion 310 to generate sound of a set frequency.

[0069] The first matching portion 310 can be fixedly connected to the dial key 200 by bonding, welding, etc. Of course, the first matching portion 310 and the dial key 200 can also be different parts of the same structural member. As an example, the first matching portion 310 and the dial key 200 can be integrally formed by injection molding.

[0070] One end of the second matching portion 320 can be fixed to the main body 100 by bonding, welding, clamping, threaded structure, etc., and the other end of the second matching portion 320 can contact the first matching portion 310 to generate detectable audio information. Here, the sound-generating structure 300 can generate audio information of a set frequency by setting the suspended length of the second matching portion 320.

[0071] In this example, the shapes of the first convex portion 311 and the first concave portion 312 are not limited. For example, the first convex portion 311 and the first concave portion 312 may be in the shape of strips. The setting direction of the first convex portion 311 and the first concave portion 312 is not limited. For example, the first convex portion 311 and the first concave portion 312 may be distributed along a first direction perpendicular to the moving direction, that is, the first convex portion 311 and the first concave portion 312 are arranged along the first direction, the first direction is perpendicular to the direction of their movement, and the direction of movement of the first convex portion 311 and the first concave portion 312 is the direction in which the dial key 200 moves relative to the opening 120. Of course, the first convex portion 311 and the first concave portion 312 may not be arranged along the first direction. In this case, the setting direction of the first convex portion 311 and the first concave portion 312 may form a first angle with the first direction, and the first angle may be 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees; so that the second convex portion 321 passes through the first convex portion 311 and the first concave portion 312 to generate specific audio information.

[0072] In this example, the shape of the second convex portion 321 is not limited. For example, the second convex portion 321 can be pointed or bowl-shaped. The cross-sectional shape of the second convex portion 321 is not limited. For example, the cross-sectional shape of the second convex portion 321 can be circular or triangular.

[0073] In this example, by setting a set height between the first protrusion 311 and the first recess 312 and setting a set length in the moving direction of the dial key 200, the second protrusion 321 can generate detectable audio information with a set frequency, a set amplitude or a set timbre when moving between the first protrusion 311 and the first recess 312.

[0074] In this example, there can be a plurality of first protrusions and a plurality of first recesses 312, respectively, and the plurality of first protrusions and the plurality of first recesses 312 are alternately distributed on the first surface along a first direction perpendicular to the moving direction, so that the second protrusion 321 can generate audio information multiple times by contacting the plurality of first protrusions and the plurality of first recesses 312. Here, the plurality of first protrusions and the plurality of first recesses 312 are arranged along the first direction, and the plurality of first protrusions and the plurality of first recesses 312 are staggered along the moving direction.

[0075] Here, a first protrusion and an adjacent first concave 312 have a first length in the first direction, and another first protrusion and another adjacent first concave 312 have a second length in the first direction; the first length and the second length may be the same; at this time, by making the first protrusion 311 and the first concave 312 have a set height between them and having the first length in the first direction, the second protrusion 321 can generate detectable audio information with a set frequency, a set amplitude or a set timbre when it moves between the first protrusion 311 and the first concave 312. Alternatively, by making the first protrusion 311 and the first concave 312 have a first length in the first direction, and the first protrusion 311 and the first concave 312 have a set number, the second protrusion 321 can generate detectable audio information with a set frequency, a set amplitude or a set timbre when it moves between a set number of first protrusions 311 and the first concave 312; that is, the audio information can be determined as detectable only when the detected number and the set frequency, the set amplitude or the set timbre meet the requirements.

[0076] Of course, the first length and the second length may also be different. In this case, by setting a set height between the first protrusion 311 and the first recess 312, the second protrusion 321 can generate detectable audio information with a set frequency, set amplitude or set timbre when moving between the first protrusion 311 and the first recess 312.

[0077] In this example, the second mating portion 320 may include at least two second protrusions 321, and the at least two second protrusions 321 may have a set distance in the direction in which the key 200 moves relative to the main body 100, so that the detectable audio information generated by the at least two second protrusions 321 includes at least two audio information with a set interval time; since the at least two second protrusions 321 have a set distance in the direction in which the key 200 moves relative to the main body 100, at this time, each second protrusion 321 generates a substantially identical audio information when passing through an adjacent first protrusion and a first recess 312, and the at least two second protrusions 321 can generate at least two substantially identical audio information, and the audio information generated by the sound-emitting structure 300 can be detected by the number of substantially identical audio information detected within the set time.

[0078] Since the set distance between the two second protrusions 321 is determined, the moving speed of the dial key 200 can also be roughly determined. At this time, the interval time can also be roughly determined.

[0079] Here, the number of the at least two second protrusions 321 is not limited. As an example, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the number of the second protrusions 321 may be two.

[0080] Of course, in other examples, the first convex portion 311 and the first concave portion 312 may also be disposed on the second matching portion 320 , and the second convex portion 321 may also be disposed on the first matching portion 310 .

[0081] For example, Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, when the first matching portion 310 is arranged on the dial key 200, the side of the first matching portion 310 away from the dial key 200 can have at least one suspended string portion 313, and the second matching portion 320 has a third protrusion 322; when the dial key 200 moves relative to the opening 120, the third protrusion 322 plucks the string portion 313, and the string portion 313 vibrates, which can generate detectable audio information.

[0082] In this example, the shape of the chord portion 313 is not limited. For example, the chord portion 313 may be in a strip shape. The setting direction of the chord portion 313 is not limited. For example, the chord portion 313 may be distributed along a first direction perpendicular to the moving direction, that is, the chord portion 313 is arranged along the first direction, and the direction of movement of the chord portion 313 is the direction in which the dial key 200 moves relative to the opening 120. Of course, the chord portion 313 may not be distributed along the first direction. In this case, the arrangement direction of the chord portion 313 and the first direction may form a second angle, and the second angle may be 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees; so that the third protrusion passes through the chord portion 313 to generate characteristic audio information. The cross-sectional shape of the chord portion 313 is not limited. For example, the cross-section of the chord portion 313 may be circular or rectangular. The length of the chord portion 313 is not limited.

[0083] In this example, the third protrusion can generate audio information with a set frequency, set amplitude or set timbre when passing through the string portion 313 by making the string portion 313 have a set cross-sectional shape and a set length. The string portion 313 can also be made to have a set suspended height so that when the third protrusion contacts the string portion 313, detectable audio information with a set frequency, set amplitude or set timbre is generated.

[0084] In this example, the shape of the third protrusion is not limited. For example, the third protrusion can be dust-shaped, bowl-shaped, or sheet-shaped.

[0085] In this example, the first matching portion 310 may have at least two spaced string portions 313 on a side away from the dial key 200. By setting a set length between two adjacent string portions 313 in the moving direction of the dial key 200, the third protrusion may generate detectable audio information with a set frequency, set amplitude or set timbre when moving between the string portions 313.

[0086] In this example, there may be a plurality of chord portions 313 , so that the third protrusion can generate audio information a plurality of times when in contact with the plurality of chord portions 313 .

[0087] In this example, the suspension heights of two adjacent string portions 313 may be the same or different. When the suspension heights of two adjacent string portions 313 are the same, the lengths of the two adjacent string portions 313 in the moving direction may have a set regularity so that when the third protrusion moves between the string portions 313, detectable audio information having a set frequency, a set amplitude, or a set timbre may be generated. When the suspension heights of two adjacent string portions 313 are different, the suspension heights of the two adjacent string portions 313 may have a set regularity so that when the third protrusion moves between the string portions 313, detectable audio information having a set frequency, a set amplitude, or a set timbre may be generated.

[0088] In this example, the second matching portion 320 may include at least two third protrusions, and the at least two third protrusions may have a set distance in the direction in which the dial key 200 moves relative to the main body 100, so that the detectable audio information generated by the at least two third protrusions includes at least two audio information with a set interval time; since the at least two third protrusions have a set distance in the direction in which the dial key 200 moves relative to the main body 100, at this time, each third protrusion generates a substantially identical audio information when passing through the string portion 313, and the at least two third protrusions can generate at least two substantially identical audio information, and the audio information generated by the sound-generating structure 300 can be detected by the number of substantially identical audio information detected within the set time. Since the set distance between the two third protrusions is determined, the speed of the dial key 200 movement can also be roughly determined, and at this time, the interval time can also be roughly determined.

[0089] Here, the number of the at least two third protrusions is not limited. As an example, the number of the third protrusions is two.

[0090] Of course, in other examples, the chord portion 313 may also be disposed on the second matching portion 320 , and the third protrusion may also be disposed on the first matching portion 310 .

[0091] In this implementation, when the first mating portion 310 is disposed on the dial key 200, the second mating portion 320 may be elastic so that when the first mating portion and the second mating portion are in contact, the second mating portion 320 may be deformed. The manner in which the second mating portion 320 is elastic is not limited. For example, the second mating portion 320 may be a sheet-like structure, in which case the second mating portion 320 is similar to a spring sheet, so that the second mating portion 320 may be deformed under force. When the second mating portion 320 is provided with two second protrusions, the two second protrusions may be provided on two spaced-apart sheets of the second mating portion 320, such as Figure 5 As shown. Since the suspended lengths of the two pieces are different, the frequencies of the audio information generated by the two second protrusions are also different. When the second matching portion 320 is provided with two third protrusions, the two third protrusions can be provided on two spaced-apart pieces of the second matching portion 320. Since the suspended lengths of the two pieces are different, the frequencies of the audio information generated by the two third protrusions are also different.

[0092] When the second mating portion 320 is disposed on the dial key 200, the first mating portion 310 may be elastic, so that when the first mating portion and the second mating portion are in contact, the first mating portion 310 may be deformed. The manner in which the first mating portion 310 is elastic is not limited. For example, the first mating portion 310 may be a sheet-like structure, in which case the first mating portion 310 is similar to a spring, so that the first mating portion 310 may be deformed by force.

[0093] In this implementation, the key-operating device may further include a limit member 400, which is disposed in the first cavity 110; the sound-generating structure 300 includes a first matching portion 310 and a second matching portion 320, the key-operating device 200 is connected to the first matching portion 310, the second matching portion 320 and the limit member 400 are located at opposite ends of the first matching portion 310 in the moving direction, and the limit member 400 is used to limit the position of the first matching portion 310.

[0094] Here, the stopper 400 may contact the first matching portion 310. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, alternatively, the stopper 400 and the first matching portion 310 may also have a small gap, so that the positions of the two ends of the first matching portion 310 relative to the body are substantially fixed. When the stopper 400 contacts the first matching portion 310, the audio information generated by the stopper 400 is different from the audio information generated by the second matching portion 320, and will not affect the sound-generating structure 300 to generate detectable audio information.

[0095] Here, the material of the stopper 400 is not limited. For example, the stopper 400 can be made of a material that is not easy to generate sound. As an example, the material of the stopper 400 can be made of a material that is not easy to generate sound, such as fiberglass, gypsum board, polyurethane foam, etc.

[0096] Here, the shape of the stopper 400 is not limited. For example, the stopper 400 may be a sheet structure. For another example, the stopper 400 may be a block structure.

[0097] In this implementation, the material of the second matching portion 320 is not limited. For example, the second matching portion 320 can be made of a material that easily generates sound. As an example, the material of the second matching portion 320 can be metal.

[0098] Of course, in its implementation, the sound-generating structure 300 may also be in other structural forms. For example, the sound-generating structure 300 may include at least one diaphragm disposed at both ends of the first cavity 110 along the moving direction, and when the dial key 200 moves relative to the opening 120, the dial key 200 can squeeze the diaphragm at the corresponding end of the first cavity 110 by driving the air flow to generate detectable audio information.

[0099] In some optional implementations of the embodiments of the present application, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the detection component 500 is disposed in the cavity of the main body 100 and outside the first cavity 110. Figure 8As shown, the detection assembly 500 may include: a detection member 510, a sound guide member 520 and a protective member 530. The detection member 510 is disposed on the main body 100, and the detection member 510 has a sound pickup hole 511; the main body 100 is provided with a sound guide hole 130 at the wall defining the first cavity 110, as shown in FIG. Figure 2 As shown, the sound guide member 520 is arranged between the detection member 510 and the wall of the first cavity 110, and the sound guide member 520 has a sound guide channel respectively connected to the sound guide hole 130 and the sound pickup hole 511; the sound generated by the sound-emitting structure 300 can be directly received by the detection member 510 through the sound guide hole 130, the sound guide channel and the sound pickup hole 511, thereby reducing the interference of the sound outside the electronic device on the detectable audio information.

[0100] In this implementation, if Figure 8 As shown, the protective member 530 can be arranged on the sound guide channel to achieve dustproof and waterproof effects; it should be noted that since the sound guide channel is in a non-movable structure, the protective member 530 is not easily damaged. Of course, the protective member 530 can also be arranged at the sound pickup hole 511, or the protective member 530 can also be arranged at the sound guide hole 130.

[0101] The structure of the protective member 530 is not limited. For example, the protective member 530 may be a dustproof net. For another example, the protective member 530 may be a fabric structure.

[0102] In this implementation, the structure of the detection element 510 is not limited. As long as the detection element 510 can detect sound. For example, the detection element 510 may include a circuit structure capable of detecting audio information. For another example, the detection element 510 may include a sound pickup structure. As an example, the detection element 510 may include a microphone.

[0103] Of course, the detection component 500 may not include the sound guide 520 , in which case the positions of the sound pickup hole 511 and the sound guide hole 130 may directly correspond. The detection component 500 may not include the protective component 530 .

[0104] In other implementations, the main body 100 may not be provided with a sound guide hole 130 at the wall defining the first cavity 110. In this case, the first cavity 110 may have only one opening at the opening 120, and no openings may be provided in other areas of the first cavity 110. In this case, the outer surface of the main body 100 may be provided with a sound guide hole 130 corresponding to the position of the sound pickup hole 511, so that the detection component 500 can detect sound directly from the outside of the electronic device.

[0105] In some optional implementations of the embodiments of the present application, when the dial key 200 moves relative to the main body 100, the sound-generating structure 300 can drive the sound-generating structure 300 to generate detectable audio information; wherein the detectable audio information includes a first type of audio information and a second type of audio information, and the first type of audio information and the second type of audio information are different, so that two different structures can be controlled by the first type of audio information and the second type of audio information. For example, the first type of audio information is used to control a first switch, and the second type of audio information is used to control a second switch. At this time, two structures can be controlled simultaneously by one dial key 200, which can greatly simplify the structure of the dial key device and the electronic device.

[0106] In this implementation, the implementation manner in which the detectable audio information includes the first type of audio information and the second type of audio information is not limited.

[0107] For example, when the key 200 moves in a first area relative to the opening 120, it can drive the sound structure 300 to generate a first type of audio information. When the key 200 moves in a second area relative to the opening 120, it can drive the sound structure 300 to generate a second type of audio information.

[0108] In this example, when the sound-emitting structure 300 generates detectable audio information through the contact between the first mating portion 310 and the second mating portion 320, the first mating portion 310 may include a first sub-mating portion and a second sub-mating portion in the moving direction, and when the key 200 moves in the first area relative to the opening 120, the first sub-mating portion contacts the second mating portion 320 to generate a first type of audio information, and when the key 200 moves in the second area relative to the opening 120, the second sub-mating portion contacts the second mating portion 320 to generate a second type of audio information.

[0109] Here, the first sub-matching part and the second sub-matching part can both be provided with a first convex part 311 and a first concave part 312, and the first convex part 311 and the first concave part 312 at the first sub-matching part and the second sub-matching part can have different sizes, different shapes, and different arrangements so that the first sub-matching part and the second sub-matching part can generate first-type audio information and second-type audio information of different frequencies, or first-type audio information and second-type audio information of different amplitudes, or first-type audio information and second-type audio information of different timbres when the first sub-matching part and the second sub-matching part are in contact with the second matching part 320. As an example, the first sub-matching part can generate audio information of a first frequency when in contact with the second matching part 320, and the second sub-matching part can generate audio information of a second frequency when in contact with the second matching part 320.

[0110] Here, when the first sub-matching part and the second sub-matching part have a plurality of first protrusions and a plurality of first recesses 312, the plurality of first protrusions and the plurality of first recesses 312 can also be arranged at different distances so that the first sub-matching part and the second sub-matching part generate first type audio information and second type audio information at different time intervals when they contact the second matching part 320. As an example, the first sub-matching part and the second matching part 320 can generate audio information with a first time difference when they contact, and the second sub-matching part and the second matching part 320 can generate audio information with a second time difference when they contact.

[0111] Of course, the second matching portion 320 may also include a first sub-body and a second sub-body, and the first sub-body and the second sub-body may be arranged at intervals along the moving direction, and the first sub-body and the second sub-body are different. When the first matching portion 310 moves relative to the opening 120 in the first area, the first matching portion 310 contacts the first sub-body to drive the sound structure 300 to generate the first type of audio information; when the first matching portion 310 moves relative to the opening 120 in the second area, the first matching portion 310 contacts the second sub-body to drive the sound structure 300 to generate the second type of audio information.

[0112] Here, the first sub-body and the second sub-body may both be provided with second protrusions, and the second protrusions on the first sub-body and the second sub-body may have different sizes, different shapes, and different arrangements so that the first sub-body and the second sub-body generate first-type audio information and second-type audio information of different frequencies when they contact the first matching portion 310. As an example, the first matching portion 310 may generate audio information of a first frequency when in contact with the first sub-body, and the first matching portion 310 may generate audio information of a second frequency when in contact with the second sub-body.

[0113] Of course, the first sub-body and the second sub-body may also be provided with two second protrusions along the moving direction. In this case, the two second protrusions on the first sub-body and the second sub-body may have different distances in the moving direction so that the first sub-body and the second sub-body generate first-type audio information and second-type audio information with different time differences when they contact the first matching portion 310. In one application, the two second protrusions of the first sub-body contacting the first matching portion 310 may generate the first-type audio information with a first time difference, and the two second protrusions of the second sub-body contacting the first matching portion 310 may generate the second-type audio information with a second time difference.

[0114] Of course, the first type of audio information and the second type of audio information may also be generated by arranging the string portion 313 on the first matching portion 310 and the third protrusion on the second matching portion 320 in different ways.

[0115] The embodiment of the present application also records a method for controlling a switching switch of an electronic device. The control method here is used to control the electronic device of the embodiment of the present application. Therefore, the relevant feature description implemented by the above-mentioned electronic device is also applicable to the control method here and will not be repeated here.

[0116] like Fig. 9 As shown, the control method may include:

[0117] Step 101 : The detection component 500 obtains detectable audio information generated by the sound-generating structure 300 when the dial key 200 moves relative to the main body 100 .

[0118] Step 102: The controller controls the switching state of the switch based on the audio information.

[0119] In the embodiment of the present application, the electronic device may include a body 100, a dial key 200, a sound structure 300 and a detection component 500. The above embodiment has described the body 100, the dial key 200, the sound structure 300 and the detection component 500, which will not be repeated here.

[0120] In the embodiment of the present application, the detection component 500 and the controller may be both disposed on the main body 100 of the electronic device. The detection component 500 and the controller may be electrically connected in a wired or wireless manner to transmit audio information.

[0121] In the application embodiment, the controller and the switch can be electrically connected in a wired or wireless manner, and the controller is used to control the switching state of the switch. For example, when the controller determines that the detection component 500 detects the detectable audio information generated by the sound-generating structure 300 when the dial key 200 moves relative to the main body 100, the controller controls the switch to switch the current state. For example, if the switch is currently in the open state, the controller controls the switch to switch from the open state to the closed state. For another example, if the switch is currently in the closed state, the controller controls the switch to switch from the closed state to the open state.

[0122] In an embodiment of the present application, the controller can control the switching state of a switch based on audio information, or can control the switching state of multiple switches.

[0123] In some optional implementations of the embodiments of the present application, the controller controls the switching state of the switch based on the audio information, including:

[0124] The type of the audio information is determined based on the time difference and / or frequency of the audio information; the audio information is identified as the first switch key 200 information based on the first type, and the audio information is identified as the second switch key 200 information based on the second type. The first type has a first time difference and / or a first frequency, the second type has a second time difference and / or a second frequency, the first time difference is different from the second time difference, and / or the first frequency is different from the second frequency.

[0125] In this implementation, when the dial key 200 moves relative to the main body 100, the sound-emitting structure 300 can drive the sound-emitting structure 300 to generate detectable audio information; wherein the detectable audio information includes a first type of audio information and a second type of audio information, and the first type of audio information and the second type of audio information are different.

[0126] The above-mentioned electronic device embodiment has described that when the dial key 200 moves relative to the main body 100, the sound-emitting structure 300 can drive the sound-emitting structure 300 to generate detectable audio information; wherein the detectable audio information includes first type audio information and second type audio information, and different implementation methods of the first type audio information and the second type audio information have been described, which will not be repeated here.

[0127] For example, the first type of audio information and the second type of audio information are different in at least one of frequency, amplitude, and timbre.

[0128] As an example, the first type of audio information includes at least two audio information with a first set interval time, and the second type of audio information includes at least two audio information with a second set interval time, that is, the first type of audio information and the second type of audio information each include at least two audio information with a set interval time, and the interval time is different. In an application, the two audio information of the first type of audio information include a first time difference, and the two audio information of the second type of audio information include a second time difference, and the first time difference and the second time difference are different. The controller can determine that the audio information obtained by the detection component 500 has a first time difference as the first type of audio information, and identify it as the first switch dial key 200 information. At this time, the controller can control the switching state of the first switch. The controller can also determine that the audio information obtained by the detection component 500 has a second time difference as the second type of audio information, and identify it as the second switch dial key 200 information. At this time, the controller can control the switching state of the second switch.

[0129] Here, the first type audio information may have a first frequency, and the second type audio information may have a second frequency. The first frequency and the second frequency may be the same or different.

[0130] As an example, the controller can determine the type of audio information based on the frequency of the audio information. At this time, the frequencies of the first type of audio information and the second type of audio information are different; the first type of audio information has a first frequency, and the second type of audio information has a second frequency. The controller can determine that the audio information obtained by the detection component 500 has a first frequency as the first type of audio information, and identify it as the first switch dial key 200 information. At this time, the controller can control the switching state of the first switch. The controller controls the switching state of the first switch in a similar way to the above-mentioned controller controlling the switching state of the switching switch, which will not be repeated here. The controller can also determine that the audio information obtained by the detection component 500 has a second frequency as the second type of audio information, and identify it as the second switch dial key 200 information. At this time, the controller can control the switching state of the second switch.

[0131] Here, the first type audio information and the second type audio information may also include two audio information, the two audio information of the first type audio information may have a first time difference, the two audio information of the second type audio information may have a second time difference, and the first time difference and the second time difference may be the same or different.

[0132] As another example, the first type of audio information includes a first frequency and a first time difference, and the second type of audio information includes a second frequency and a second time difference to improve the accuracy of the detection. At this time, the controller can determine that the audio information obtained by the detection component 500 has the first time difference and the first frequency as the first type of audio information, and identify it as the first switch dial key 200 information. At this time, the controller can control the switching state of the first switch. The controller can also determine that the audio information obtained by the detection component 500 has the second time difference and the second frequency as the second type of audio information, and identify it as the second switch dial key 200 information. At this time, the controller can control the switching state of the second switch.

[0133] Here, the first frequency and the second frequency are different, and the first time difference and the second time difference are different.

[0134] The various specific technical features described in the specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction, for example, different embodiments and technical solutions can be formed by combining different specific technical features. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, various possible combinations of the specific technical features in the present invention will not be described separately.

[0135] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art who is familiar with the present technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, which should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A key dialing device, comprising: a main body defining a first cavity and an opening communicating with the first cavity; A dial key, disposed at the opening and capable of moving relative to the opening; A sound-generating structure, disposed in the first cavity; Wherein, when the dial key moves relative to the opening, the sound-generating structure can be driven to generate detectable audio information.

2. The key-dial device according to claim 1, wherein the sound-generating structure comprises: a first mating portion; A second matching portion, arranged corresponding to the first matching portion; One of the first matching portion and the second matching portion is disposed on the main body, and the other of the first matching portion and the second matching portion is disposed on the dial key; When the dial key moves relative to the opening, the first matching portion can be driven to move relative to the second matching portion to generate detectable audio information.

3. The dial key device according to claim 2, wherein the first matching portion is disposed on the dial key. The first surface of the first matching portion away from the dial key has a first convex portion and a first concave portion, and the second matching portion has a second convex portion; when the dial key moves relative to the opening, the second convex portion moves between the first convex portion and the first concave portion to generate detectable audio information. 4 . The key-operating device according to claim 3 , wherein the first protrusion and the first concave portion are respectively in plurality, and the plurality of the first protrusions and the plurality of the first concave portions are alternately distributed on the first surface along a first direction perpendicular to the moving direction.

5. The key-operating device according to claim 4, wherein a first protrusion and an adjacent first recess have a first length in the first direction, and another first protrusion and another adjacent first recess have a second length in the first direction; the first length is the same as the second length; or the first length is different from the second length.

6. The dial device according to claim 3 comprises at least two second protrusions, wherein the at least two second protrusions have a set distance in the direction in which the dial key moves relative to the main body, so that the detectable audio information generated by the at least two second protrusions includes at least two audio information with a set interval time.

7. The key dialing device according to claim 1, further comprising: A limiting member, disposed in the first cavity; The sound-generating structure comprises a first matching portion and a second matching portion, the dial key is connected to the first matching portion, and the second matching portion and the limiting member are located at opposite ends of the first matching portion in the moving direction.

8. An electronic device comprising: a main body, the main body defining a first cavity and an opening communicating with the first cavity; A dial key, disposed at the opening and capable of moving relative to the opening; A sound-generating structure, disposed in the first cavity; Wherein, when the dial key moves relative to the opening, the sound-generating structure can be driven to generate detectable audio information; A detection component is arranged on the main body and outside the first cavity, and is used to detect the audio information generated by the sound-generating structure.

9. A method for controlling a switch of an electronic device, comprising: The detection component obtains detectable audio information generated by the sound-generating structure when the dial key moves relative to the main body; The controller controls the switching state of the switch based on the audio information.

10. The control method according to claim 9, wherein the controller controls the switching state of the switch based on the audio information, comprising: Determining the type of the audio information based on the time difference and / or frequency of the audio information; Based on the audio information being of the first type, it is identified as first switch key information; based on the audio information being of the second type, it is identified as second switch key information; the first type has a first time difference and / or a first frequency; the second type has a second time difference and / or a second frequency; the first time difference is different from the second time difference; and / or the first frequency is different from the second frequency.

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