Input device and electronic equipment

Abstract

The invention provides an input device and electronic equipment, and is applied to the technical field of terminal equipment. The input device comprises a first input module, the first input module comprises a detection piece, the first input module is used for responding to relative movement of the detection piece and a target surface to form a first input signal, and the target surface is a surface opposite to the detection piece; the input device has a first state and a second state, under the condition of the first state, the part, used for making contact with the target surface, in the input device is a first part, under the condition of the second state, the part, used for making contact with the target surface, in the input device is a second part, and the area of the second part is larger than that of the first part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of terminal equipment, and in particular to an input device and an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] At present, in order to facilitate the carrying of input devices (such as mice, etc.), the preparation of input devices tends to be miniaturized. However, during use, the miniaturized input devices are not stable enough due to their small size and small contact area with the placement surface. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of this, the present disclosure provides an input device and an electronic device.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an input device, comprising: a first input module, the first input module comprising a detection member, the first input module being used to respond to the relative movement between the detection member and a target surface to form a first input signal, wherein the target surface is a surface opposite to the detection member; the input device having a first state and a second state, in the first state, a portion of the input device for contacting the target surface is a first portion, and in the second state, a portion of the input device for contacting the target surface is a second portion, and an area of ​​the second portion is larger than that of the first portion.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the shell has a first shell and a second shell that are movably connected, and the first input module is arranged on the first shell; in a first state, the second shell is in a first position relative to the first shell, the detection member is facing the second shell, and the first shell is in contact with the second shell; in a second state, the second shell is in a second position relative to the first shell, the second position is different from the first position, and the detection member is facing outside the shell.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first shell has a first contact portion, and the second shell has a second contact portion; in the first state, the first contact portion faces the second shell, and the second contact portion faces the first shell; in the second state, the first contact portion is used to contact with the target surface, and the second contact portion is used to contact with the target surface.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the area of ​​the second contact portion is larger than that of the first contact portion.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, it further includes: a second input module, which is used to respond to an input operation on the input device to form a second input signal, and the second input module and the first input module are both arranged in the first shell.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, it also includes: a switching component, which is used to control the interaction between the second input module and the host in response to the input device being in the first state, and to control the interaction between the first input module and the host in response to the input device being in the second state.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the switching component includes: a magnetic member, which is arranged in the second shell, and is used to generate a magnetic field; and an induction member, which is arranged in the first shell, and in a first state, when the induction member senses the magnetic field, the second input module is controlled to interact with the host; in a second state, when the induction member does not sense the magnetic field, the first input module is controlled to interact with the host.

[0011] The second aspect of the present disclosure provides an electronic device, comprising: a host, at least one input device, at least one input device being communicatively connected to the host; the input device comprising: a first input module, the first input module comprising a detection member, the first input module being used to respond to the relative movement between the detection member and a target surface to form a first input signal for interaction with the host, wherein the target surface is a surface opposite to the detection member; the input device has a first state and a second state, in the first state, the portion of the input device for contacting the target surface is the first portion, and in the second state, the portion of the input device for contacting the target surface is the second portion, and the area of ​​the second portion is larger than the first portion.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a first input device and / or a second input device are included, the first input device and / or the second input device are respectively detachably connected to a host, the host has a display screen, and the first input device and / or the second input device are located on the periphery of the display screen.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the input device includes: a shell, the shell having a first shell and a second shell that are movably connected, and a first input module is arranged in the first shell; the input device also includes: a second input module, the second input module is used to respond to input operations on the input device to form a second input signal to interact with the host, and the second input module and the first input module are both arranged in the first shell.

[0014] It should be understood that the content described in this section is not intended to identify the key or important features of the embodiments of the present disclosure, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Other features of the present disclosure will become easily understood through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent through the following description of the embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0016] Figure 1One of the structural diagrams of the input device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown;

[0017] Figure 2 The second structural diagram of the input device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown;

[0018] Figure 3 The third structural diagram of the input device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown;

[0019] Figure 4 A fourth structural diagram of an input device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown;

[0020] Figure 5 A fifth structural diagram of an input device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown;

[0021] Figure 6 A sixth structural diagram of an input device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown;

[0022] Figure 7 The seventh structural diagram of the input device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown;

[0023] Figure 8 One of the electronic device application schematic diagrams according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown;

[0024] Fig. 9 A second schematic diagram of an electronic device application according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown.

[0025] Figure numerals: 1, input device; 10, first input module; 101, detection member; 20, second input module; 40, housing; 41, first housing; 41A, first side; 41B, second side; 410, first surface; 411, first contact portion; 4111, first gasket; 42, second housing; 42A, third side; 42B, fourth side; 420, second surface; 421, second contact portion; 4211, second gasket; 50, switching component; 51, magnetic member; 52, induction member; 60, supporting groove; 70, buffer layer; 80, connecting member; 81, first magnet sheet; 82, second magnet sheet;

[0026] 2. Host. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that these descriptions are exemplary only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In the following detailed description, for ease of explanation, many specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments may also be implemented without these specific details. In addition, in the following description, descriptions of known structures and technologies are omitted to avoid unnecessary confusion of the concepts of the present disclosure.

[0028] The terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. The terms "comprise", "include", etc. used herein indicate the existence of features, steps, operations and / or components, but do not exclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations or components.

[0029] All terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art unless otherwise defined. It should be noted that the terms used herein should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the context of this specification and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly rigid manner.

[0030] When using expressions such as "at least one of A, B, and C, etc.", they should generally be interpreted according to the meaning of the expression commonly understood by those skilled in the art (for example, "a system having at least one of A, B, and C" should include but is not limited to a system having A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B, A and C, B and C, and / or A, B, C, etc.).

[0031] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides an input device, comprising: a first input module, the first input module comprising a detection member, the first input module being used to respond to the relative movement between the detection member and a target surface to form a first input signal, wherein the target surface is a surface opposite to the detection member; the input device has a first state and a second state, in the first state, the portion of the input device for contacting the target surface is the first portion, in the second state, the portion of the input device for contacting the target surface is the second portion, and the area of ​​the second portion is larger than that of the first portion.

[0032] The following will be passed Figure 1 to Figure 7 The input device 1 of the disclosed embodiment is described in detail.

[0033] Figure 1 One of the structural diagrams of the input device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown. Figure 2 The second structural diagram of the input device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown.

[0034] like Figure 1and Figure 2 As shown, the input device 1 of this embodiment includes: a first input module 10 .

[0035] The first input module 10 includes a detection member 101 . The first input module 10 is used to respond to the relative movement between the detection member 101 and a target surface to form a first input signal, wherein the target surface is a surface opposite to the detection member 101 .

[0036] Exemplarily, the input device 1 is a device that can respond to the relative movement between the detection member and the target surface to form an input signal. For example, the input device 1 can be a device with a cursor input function. For example, a mouse, a touchpad, a touch screen, a handwriting tablet or a game controller. The first input module 10 can be a related module for realizing the mouse function. The detection member 101 is used to detect the movement of the input device 1 within the target surface to form a first input signal to realize the movement of the cursor. After the input device 1 is communicatively connected to the host 2, the cursor of the input device 1 can be displayed on the display screen of the host 2. With the relative movement between the input device 1 and the target surface, a signal of cursor movement can be formed, thereby realizing the movement of the cursor on the display screen.

[0037] When the input device is a mouse, the movement of the mouse on the surface of the mouse pad generates a signal of cursor movement. When the input device is a touch screen, the movement of a finger or a stylus on the surface of the touch screen generates a signal of cursor movement. When the input device is a game controller, the movement of the joystick generates a signal of cursor movement.

[0038] The detection member 101 can detect the displacement change of the input device 1 in the vertical and horizontal directions. For example, the detection member 101 may include a rolling ball, a roller, a grating signal sensor, a photoelectric sensor, an electric film, etc. However, the present application is not limited thereto, that is, those skilled in the art can adjust or set the type of the detection member 101 according to specific needs.

[0039] In the case where the detection member 101 is a photoelectric sensor, the photoelectric sensor can generate a photoelectric pulse signal to reflect the displacement change of the input device 1 in the vertical and horizontal directions, and then form a movement signal through program processing and conversion to control the movement of the cursor. In the case where the detection member 101 is an electric film, when the user's finger slides on the touch screen, the human body charge can change the capacitance of the touch area, and the capacitive touch screen can sense this change and record the sliding and the response to the touch sliding event through the internal capacitive sensor. These signals are then sent to the control circuit, and after processing, the position and operation of the touch sliding are determined, and the results are sent to the relevant device or application, thereby realizing the sliding function of the touch screen.

[0040] The target surface can be a surface of an entity independent of the input device 1. The target surface can be understood as the surface of the entity supporting the input device 1 in contact with the input device 1, for example, the surface of a mouse pad. The target surface can also be understood as a surface that can be in contact with or separated from the input device 1, for example, a finger. The target surface can also be a part of the input device 1, for example, the surface where the initial position of the joystick of a game controller is located. In the case where the detection member 101 has different structures, the target surface will also become different according to the setting relationship between the detection member 101 and the input device 1.

[0041] The input device 1 has a first state and a second state. The input device 1 can switch between the first state and the second state. For example, the first state can be a closed state of the input device 1, and the second state can be a use state of the input device 1. The first state can also be a game state of the input device 1, and the second state can also be a mouse state of the input device 1. When the input device 1 switches from the first state to the second state, the contact area between the input device 1 and the target surface increases. When the input device 1 switches from the second state to the first state, the contact area between the input device 1 and the target surface decreases. For example, an additional contact surface can be pulled out from the input device 1, or an additional contact surface hidden in the input device 1 can be rotated out, etc.

[0042] In the first state, the portion of the input device 1 that contacts the target surface is the first portion; in the second state, the portion of the input device 1 that contacts the target surface is the second portion, and the area of ​​the second portion is greater than the area of ​​the first portion. It should be noted that, in one possible case, the area of ​​the first portion may be zero.

[0043] Exemplarily, the first state may be a closed state of the first input module 10 (e.g., a mouse); the second state may be a used state of the first input module 10 (e.g., a mouse). The first state may also be a used state of other functional modules of the input device 1 (e.g., a game module) but the mouse function needs to be closed, and the second state may be a used state of the first input module 10 as a mouse. The first state may also be a state in which the touch function of the touch screen is disabled, and the second state may be a state in which the touch function of the touch screen is enabled.

[0044] The input device 1 has two states (a first state and a second state), and the contact area between the input device 1 and the target surface is different in the two states. In the first state, the first part of the input device 1 can contact the target surface, and in the second state, the second part of the input device 1 contacts the target surface. The contact area between the input device 1 and the target surface in the use state (i.e., the area of ​​the second part) is larger than that in the closed state (i.e., the area of ​​the first part). After the input device 1 switches from the first state to the second state, the contact area between the input device 1 and the target surface increases. For example, when the touch function of the touch screen is disabled, there is no contact area between the finger and the touch screen, and when the touch function of the touch screen is activated, there is a contact area between the mobile phone and the touch screen, that is, when switching from the first state to the second state, the contact area between the finger and the touch screen increases.

[0045] It is understandable that the input device can switch the contact area as needed to adapt to different operating environments or task requirements. By changing the contact area, the user can enjoy different operating feelings and feedback, improving the overall user experience. At the same time, the device can achieve multiple input methods through a single device, reducing the need for additional equipment and increasing the practicality of the device.

[0046] In some embodiments, the input device 1 includes: a housing 40 .

[0047] The shell 40 has a first shell 41 and a second shell 42 that are movably connected, and the first input module 10 is arranged on the first shell 41; in the first state, the second shell 42 is in a first position relative to the first shell 41, the detection member 101 faces the second shell 42, and the first shell 41 is in contact with the second shell 42; in the second state, the second shell 42 is in a second position relative to the first shell 41, the second position is different from the first position, and the detection member 101 faces the outside of the shell 40.

[0048] In the first state, the second shell 42 can also isolate the contact between the detection member 101 and the target surface.

[0049] Exemplarily, the input device 1 has a housing 40, which includes a first housing 41 and a second housing 42. The first housing 41 and the second housing 42 are movably connected, for example, the first housing 41 can be rotatably connected to the second housing 42. The first housing 41 can also be slidably connected to the second housing 42. The relative position between the first housing 41 and the second housing 42 is changed to adapt to different usage states of different input devices 1.

[0050] The first input module 10 may be disposed inside the first housing 41 (such as a mouse), or may be disposed on a surface of the first housing 41 (such as a joystick of a game controller).

[0051] Continuing to take the input device 1 as a mouse as an example, the detection member 101 can be arranged on the first surface 410 of the first part. When the mouse is closed, the second surface 420 of the second shell 42 can be fitted with the first surface 410 of the first shell 41, the second shell 42 can be an extension of the first shell 41 in the length direction of the input device 1, and the side of the second shell 42 away from the first shell 41 (i.e., the first part) can contact the target surface. The second shell 42 can overlap with the first shell 41, and the second shell 42 can isolate the detection member 101 from the outside world, and the relative movement between the detection member 101 and the target surface cannot be detected, so the input device 1 cannot be used as a mouse. When the mouse is in use, the second surface 420 of the second shell 42 can be oriented in the same direction as the first surface 410 of the first shell 41 (toward the target surface at the same time), and the second shell 42 can be an extension of the first shell 41 in the width direction of the input device 1, at this time, the first surface 410 of the first shell 41 and the second surface 420 of the second shell 42 can contact the target surface. The second shell 42 and the first shell 41 move relative to each other, so that the detection element 101 in the first surface 410 of the first shell 41 is exposed. When relative displacement occurs between the first surface 410, the second surface 420 and the target surface, the detection element 101 can detect the change in the displacement of the input device 1, and then generate a cursor movement signal to move the cursor on the display screen.

[0052] It can be understood that by movably connecting the first shell and the second shell, the contact area between the input device and the target surface can be changed under different states (i.e. different task requirements or operating environments), thereby achieving rapid changes in the shape of the input device to adapt to different states.

[0053] For the movable connection between the first shell 41 and the second shell 42. Figure 2-Figure 5 Provide explanation.

[0054] Figure 3 The third structural diagram of the input device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown.

[0055] In one possible implementation, continue to refer to Figure 2 The first part can be hinged to the second part, and the rotation angle of the second shell 42 relative to the first shell 41 is greater than 180 degrees.

[0056] For example, the first side 41A of the first end (i.e., the end close to the first surface 410) of the first shell 41 may be hinged to the third side 42A of the second shell 42, and the hinge axis is arranged along the thickness direction of the input device 1. The second side 41B of the first end of the second shell 42 may be detachably connected to the fourth side 42B of the second shell 42.

[0057] When the input device 1 is used (i.e., the second state), the second housing 42 is rotated along the hinge axis to 180 degrees, and the fourth side 42B of the second housing 42 is away from the second side 41B of the first housing 41, so that the second surface 420 of the second housing 42 and the first surface 410 of the first housing 41 can both contact the target surface. When the input device 1 is not used (i.e., the first state), the second housing 42 is rotated along the hinge axis, and the fourth side 42B of the second housing 42 is close to the second side 41B of the first housing 41, so that the second surface 420 of the second housing 42 contacts the first surface 410 of the first housing 41.

[0058] For example, refer to Figure 3 The second side 41B of the first end of the first shell 41 and the fourth side 42B of the second shell 42 can be detachably connected by a connecting member 80. The connecting member 80 can include a first magnet piece 81 disposed on the second side 41B of the first shell 41 and a second magnet piece 82 disposed on the fourth side 42B of the second shell 42, and the first magnet piece 81 and the second magnet piece 82 can be magnetically connected.

[0059] When in use, the first magnet sheet 81 and the second magnet sheet 82 are separated by force, so that the second housing 42 can be moved away from the first housing 41. The first housing 41 and the second housing 42 can be fixedly connected by the magnetic attraction between the first magnet sheet 81 and the second magnet sheet 82.

[0060] It should be noted that the present disclosure does not specifically limit the rotation angle between the second shell 42 and the first shell 41. In other embodiments, the rotation angle between the second shell 42 and the first shell 41 can also be 200 degrees or 270 degrees, and it is sufficient to rotate the second shell 42 to achieve that the first surface 410 of the first shell 41 and the second surface 420 of the second shell 42 are flush.

[0061] Figure 4 A fourth structural diagram of an input device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown.

[0062] In another possible implementation, referring to Figure 4 The second shell 42 can be slidably connected to the first end of the first shell 41, and the sliding direction is the same as the width direction of the input device 1.

[0063] For example, the second shell 42 can be slid outward along the width direction of the input device 1, so that the second surface 420 of the second shell 42 is exposed to contact the target surface, thereby increasing the contact area between the input device 1 and the target surface. The second shell 42 can be slid inward along the width direction of the input device 1, so that the second shell 42 overlaps with the first shell 41, so that the second shell 42 shields the detection member 101. When the second shell 42 overlaps with the first shell 41 (i.e., the first state), the second shell 42 and the first shell 41 can be connected and fixed by magnetic attraction by respectively setting magnets on the second shell 42 and the first shell 41.

[0064] Figure 5 A fifth structural diagram of an input device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown.

[0065] In another possible implementation, continue to refer to Figure 5 The first side 41A of the first end of the first shell 41 (ie, the end close to the first surface 410 ) can be rotatably connected to the third side 42A of the second shell 42 , and the rotation axis is arranged along the length direction of the input device 1 .

[0066] For example, the second shell 42 can be rotated 180 degrees clockwise along the rotation axis so that the first surface 410 of the first shell 41 is exposed to contact the target surface, and at the same time, the side of the second shell 42 that is rotated away from the first surface 410 can also contact the target surface, thereby increasing the contact area between the input device 1 and the target surface. The second shell 42 is rotated 180 degrees counterclockwise along the rotation axis so that the first surface 410 of the first shell 41 is blocked by the second shell 42. When the second shell 42 overlaps with the first shell 41 (i.e., the first state), the connection and fixation between the second shell 42 and the first shell 41 can be achieved by the above-mentioned magnetic attraction.

[0067] It is important to understand that Figure 5 The rotational connection between the first shell and the second shell shown in Figure 2 Not the same, Figure 5 In the rotation mode, when the second shell is unfolded, the third surface of the second shell (i.e., the surface opposite to the second surface) contacts the target surface.

[0068] In some embodiments, the first housing 41 has a first contact portion 411 , and the second housing 42 has a second contact portion 421 .

[0069] In the first state, the first contact portion 411 faces the second shell 42 and the second contact portion 421 faces the first shell 41 ; in the second state, the first contact portion 411 is used to contact with the target surface and the second contact portion 421 is used to contact with the target surface.

[0070] Exemplarily, the first contact portion 411 may be a part of the first housing 41, for example, the first surface 410 of the first housing 41; the first contact portion 411 may also be an entity connected to the first housing 41, for example, the first contact portion 411 is fixedly connected to the first surface 410 of the first housing 41. The second contact portion 421 may be a part of the second housing 42, for example, the second surface 420 of the second housing 42; the second contact portion 421 may also be an entity connected to the second housing 42, for example, the second contact portion 421 is fixedly connected to the second surface 420 of the second housing 42.

[0071] Continue to refer to Figure 2 , the first end of the first shell 41 may have a first accommodating space, the first accommodating space may have a first opening, the first contact portion 411 is located in the first accommodating space, and a first clamping groove is formed between the outer peripheral wall of the first contact portion 411 and the inner peripheral wall of the first opening. The detection member 101 is arranged on the side of the first contact portion 411 away from the first shell 41. The side of the first contact portion 411 away from the first shell 41 is protruding from the end surface of the first opening. The second surface 420 of the second shell 42 may be provided with a second contact portion 421, and the second contact portion 421 is protruding from the second surface 420 of the second shell 42. The second contact portion 421 is arranged in a ring shape to form a second accommodating cavity for the first contact portion 411 to be inserted.

[0072] In the first state, the first surface 410 of the first shell 41 fits with the second surface 420 of the second shell 42. At this time, the first contact portion 411 is inserted into the second accommodating cavity, the second contact portion 421 is engaged with the first engaging groove, and the second shell 42 isolates the detection member 101 from the target surface. In the second state, the first contact portion 411 and the second contact portion 421 are both facing the target surface, and the first contact portion 411 and the second contact portion 421 are located in the same horizontal plane close to the target surface.

[0073] In some embodiments, the area of ​​the second contact portion 421 is larger than that of the first contact portion 411 .

[0074] It can be understood that the contact area between the second contact portion 421 and the target surface is greater than the contact area between the first contact portion 411 and the target surface.

[0075] For example, in the second state, that is, when the input device 1 is used as a mouse, the second contact portion 421 serves as a part for supporting the user's hand and has a larger contact area, which can better support the user's hand and make the movement of the input device 1 more stable during use.

[0076] In some embodiments, continue to refer to Figure 2A first gasket 4111 may be provided on a side of the first contact portion 411 away from the first shell 41 , and a second gasket 4211 may be provided on a side of the second contact portion 421 away from the second shell 42 .

[0077] Exemplarily, two first gaskets 4111 are arranged at intervals on a side of the first contact portion 411 away from the first housing 41, and the detection member 101 is located between the two first gaskets 4111. A second gasket 4211 is arranged on a side of the second contact portion 421 away from the second housing 42. In the second state, the first gasket 4111 and the second gasket 4211 are in contact with the target surface.

[0078] It is understandable that by providing the first gasket and the second gasket, the bottom of the input device 1 can be protected from wear and tear, extending the service life of the input device 1, while reducing the resistance of the input device 1 when moving, and improving the smoothness of the input device 1 when moving.

[0079] In some embodiments, continue to refer to Figure 1 The second shell 42 may further have a supporting groove 60 on a side away from the first shell 41 .

[0080] According to the embodiment of the present disclosure, an arc-shaped supporting groove 60 is formed on the third surface of the second shell 42 (ie, the surface opposite to the second surface 420 ).

[0081] It can be understood that by providing the supporting groove 60, when the user uses the input device 1 in the second state, the supporting groove 60 of the second part can facilitate the user's hand to be placed therein, so as to better support the user's hand and increase the comfort of the device when used.

[0082] In one possible implementation, continue to refer to Figure 1 A buffer layer 70 may be provided on a side of the second shell 42 away from the first shell 41 , and the supporting groove 60 is located in the buffer layer 70 .

[0083] A buffer layer 70 made of rubber material is disposed on the third surface of the second shell 42 , and a side of the buffer layer 70 away from the second shell 42 has a supporting groove 60 .

[0084] It is understandable that in the second state, the buffer layer 70 can provide a better touch for the user's hand. Therefore, the buffer layer 70 and the supporting groove 60 cooperate to further enhance the user's experience.

[0085] Figure 6 A sixth structural diagram of an input device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown.

[0086] In another possible implementation, referring to Figure 6 A buffer layer 70 may be provided on the inner side wall of the supporting groove 60 .

[0087] A cushioning layer 70 made of rubber material is laid in the supporting groove 60. In the second state, when the user puts the hand into the supporting groove 60, the cushioning layer 70 can provide a good touch for the user's hand.

[0088] In some embodiments, continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The input device 1 further includes: a second input module 20 .

[0089] The second input module 20 is used to respond to the input operation of the input device 1 to form a second input signal. The second input module 20 and the first input module 10 are both disposed in the first portion.

[0090] It is understood that the second input module 20 is a device that can respond to input operations on the input device 1 to generate input signals. For example, the second input module can be a device with input functions, and the second input module 20 is a module with different functions from the first input module 10.

[0091] Exemplarily, the first input module 10 may be a module related to mouse movement, and the second input module 20 may be a module related to mouse click (eg, a left button, a right button, or a scroll wheel).

[0092] The first input module 10 may be a joystick in a game controller, and the second input module 20 may be a selection button in the game controller.

[0093] The first input module 10 may be a module related to a mouse, and the second input module 20 may be a module related to a game controller 91. That is, the input device 1 is a device having a mouse mode and a game mode, such as a handheld game console. The game mode is the first state, and the mouse mode is the second state.

[0094] The first input module 10 and the second input module 20 may be components corresponding to different functions in the same product, or may be components corresponding to different functions in different products.

[0095] In the case where the first input module is a related module of the mouse, and the second input module is a related module of the game controller. In the first state, the second shell 42 can overlap with the first shell 41, and the input device 1 is in game mode. At this time, the second shell 42 can isolate the contact between the detection member 101 and the target surface, the cursor of the input device 1 cannot move, the mouse mode is shielded, and the user cannot interact with the host 2 through the first input module 10. However, the user can form a second input signal through the second input module 20 to interact with the host 2. For example, the user controls the movement of the character in the game through the joystick. In game mode, the second shell 42 does not need to be unfolded, and the first shell 41 and the second shell 42 are kept in a folded state, which is convenient for the user to use the input device 1 to perform game operations.

[0096] In the second state, the second shell 42 can produce relative displacement with the first shell 41. At this time, the detection member 101 is exposed, and the first surface 410 of the first shell 41 and the second surface 420 of the second shell 42 can both contact the target surface. The input device 1 can be regarded as being in mouse mode, the game mode is shielded, and the user cannot interact with the host 2 through the second input module 20. However, the user can form a first input signal through the first input module 10 to interact with the host 2. For example, the user moves the input device 1, and the detection member 101 detects the relative motion between the input device 1 and the target surface, which can form a signal for cursor movement, and the cursor can move on the display screen of the host 2. Or the user controls the flipping of the browsing page by toggling the rocker. In mouse mode, the second shell 42 can be unfolded so that the first contact portion 411 of the first shell 41 and the second contact portion 421 of the second shell 42 are both in contact with the target surface to increase the contact area between the input device 1 and the target surface and increase the stability of the input device 1 when it is used.

[0097] In some embodiments, for example, Figure 2 The input device 1 shown may further include: a switching component 50 .

[0098] The switching component 50 is used to control the interaction between the second input module 20 and the host 2 in response to the input device 1 being in the first state, and to control the interaction between the first input module 10 and the host 2 in response to the input device 1 being in the second state.

[0099] Exemplarily, the switch component 50 may be a toggle switch, when the toggle switch moves to a first side, the input device 1 enters a first state, when the toggle switch moves to a second side, the input device 1 enters a second state. The switch component 50 may also be a knob switch or the like.

[0100] According to the embodiment of the present disclosure, when the input device 1 is in the second state (e.g., game mode), the switching component 50 can block the first input signal and activate the second input signal, so that the second input signal generated by the second module interacts with the host 2. When the input device 1 is in the first state (e.g., mouse mode), the switching component 50 can block the second input signal and activate the first input signal, so that the first input signal generated by the first module performs a control operation with the host 2.

[0101] It is understandable that the switching component 50 can keep the signal interaction between the input device 1 and the host 2 unique in different states, avoiding confusion between multiple signals generated by the input device 1 in multiple states and the host 2, thereby improving the user experience of the product in different states.

[0102] Figure 7 A seventh structural diagram of an input device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown.

[0103] like Figure 7 As shown, in one achievable manner, the switching component 50 may include: a magnetic component 51 and an inductive component 52 .

[0104] The magnetic component 51 is arranged in the second shell 42, and is used to generate a magnetic field. The induction component 52 is arranged in the first shell 41. In the first state, when the induction component 52 senses the magnetic field, it controls the interaction between the second input module 20 and the host 2. In the second state, when the induction component 52 does not sense the magnetic field, it controls the interaction between the first input module 10 and the host 2.

[0105] The magnetic element 51 is a device that can generate a magnetic field, and the inductive element 52 is a device that can detect whether a magnetic field exists.

[0106] Exemplarily, the magnetic member 51 may be a third magnet sheet, and the inductive member 52 may be a Hall sensor.

[0107] In other embodiments, the magnetic element 51 may also be a conducting wire through which current flows to generate a magnetic field. The inductive element 52 may be a current loop, a magnetic field sensor or an iron sheet.

[0108] The magnetic member 51 can be disposed on the second surface 420 of the second housing 42, and the magnetic member 51 is located in the second accommodation space. The inductive member 52 can be disposed on a side of the first contact portion 411 close to the second housing 42, and in the first state, the inductive member 52 and the magnetic member 51 overlap.

[0109] For example, when the first input module is a module related to a mouse and the second input module is a module related to a game controller. In the first state, that is, the input device 1 is in the game mode, the third magnet piece corresponds to the position of the Hall sensor, and the third magnet piece generates a magnetic field. When the Hall sensor senses the magnetic field, the first input signal generated by the first input module 10 is blocked and the second input signal is activated. The user forms a second input signal through the second input module 20 to interact with the host 2.

[0110] In the second state, that is, the input device 1 is in mouse mode, the second shell 42 is rotated away from the first shell 41, so that the Hall sensor cannot sense the magnetic field generated by the third magnet sheet, and the second signal generated by the second input module 20 is blocked to activate the first input signal. As the second shell 42 rotates, the second shell 42 drives the third magnet sheet away from the Hall sensor, that is, the magnetic field sensed by the Hall sensor becomes weaker and weaker. Finally, the second contact portion 421 of the second shell 42 and the first contact portion 411 of the first shell 41 are rotated to the same horizontal plane and contacted with the target surface, so that the mouse function of the input device 1 can be realized.

[0111] In other embodiments, the first state may be when the magnetic field strength sensed by the sensing element 52 is greater than a first threshold value (for example, the magnetic field strength is greater than 1.2 A / m), and the second input module 20 is controlled to interact with the host 2. The second state may be when the magnetic field strength sensed by the sensing element 52 is less than a second threshold value (for example, the magnetic field strength is less than 0.1 A / m), and the first input module 10 is controlled to interact with the host 2.

[0112] It should be noted that the embodiment of the present disclosure does not specifically limit the threshold values ​​(first threshold value, second threshold value) for setting the magnetic field strength. The first threshold value and the second threshold value can be set according to the magnitude of the magnetic field strength generated by the magnetic component 51 in actual applications and the sensitivity of the induction component 52 to the induction magnetic field.

[0113] It can be understood that by setting the induction element and the magnetic element, the magnetic field induction is used as the trigger condition for the first input module and the second input module to generate signals. When the second shell is away from the first shell, the induction of the magnetic field by the induction element gradually weakens, which can not only trigger the first input signal of the first input module, but also increase the contact area between the input device 1 and the target surface when used as a mouse. When the second shell is close to the first shell, the induction of the magnetic field by the induction element gradually increases, which can not only trigger the second input signal of the second input module, but also the second shell can isolate the contact between the detection element and the target surface, blocking the first input signal.

[0114] The cooperation between the magnetic element and the inductive element can not only realize the switching of the input device between the first state and the second state, reducing the wear between the first shell and the second shell; but also enable the input device in different states to have corresponding usage states, improving the user experience.

[0115] In other embodiments, the induction component 52 may be disposed in the second shell 42 , and the magnetic field component may be disposed in a position of the first shell 41 corresponding to the induction component 52 .

[0116] It should be noted that the embodiment of the present disclosure does not specifically limit the location of the induction element 52 in the first housing 41 and the location of the magnetic field element in the second housing 42. It is only necessary to ensure that the induction element 52 and the magnetic field are located in a position where the magnetic field can be sensed or not sensed.

[0117] Figure 8 One of the electronic device application schematic diagrams according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown.

[0118] The embodiment of the present disclosure also discloses an electronic device, including: a host and at least one input device.

[0119] At least one input device is communicatively connected to the host;

[0120] The input device includes: a first input module, the first input module includes a detection member, the first input module is used to respond to the relative movement between the detection member and the target surface to form a first input signal to interact with the host, wherein the target surface is the surface opposite to the detection member; the input device has a first state and a second state, in the first state, the part of the input device used to contact the target surface is the first part, in the second state, the part of the input device used to contact the target surface is the second part, and the area of ​​the second part is larger than the first part.

[0121] For example, the host 2 may be a terminal device with a display screen, such as a smart TV, a computer, etc. The input device is consistent with the input device 1 described above, and will not be described in detail here.

[0122] The input device may be one or more. The multiple input devices may be devices with the same function and the same form, or devices with the same function but different forms. For example, a computer may be connected to a mouse, or a mouse and a touchpad at the same time. A smart TV may be connected to a game controller, or two game controllers at the same time.

[0123] For example, refer to Figure 8In the case where the electronic device has an input device, the host 2 may be a smart TV, and the input device 1 may be a game controller. For example, the display screen of the host 2 may display a game application, and the target object in the game application may be moved in multiple directions through the first input module (e.g., a joystick) on the game controller.

[0124] For example, the first state may be a game mode, where the user holds the input device (i.e., a game controller) to perform various operations in the game application. The second state may be a mouse mode, where the user changes the shape of the input device to increase the contact area between the input device and the mouse pad, so as to move the input device on the surface of the mouse pad to move the cursor.

[0125] Fig. 9 A second schematic diagram of an electronic device application according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown.

[0126] In some embodiments, reference Fig. 9 , the electronic device may include a first input device 1 and / or a second input device 1.

[0127] The first input device 1 and / or the second input device 1 are respectively detachably connected to the host 2, and the host 2 has a display screen, and the first input device 1 and / or the second input device 1 are located on the peripheral side of the display screen. Exemplarily, the first input device and the second input device are detachably connected to the host, so that the host can be detached from the electronic device for use alone, or the first input device and the second input device can be detached from the host for use in combination, or the first input device and the second input device can be connected to the host for use in combination. The first input device and the second input device can be slidably connected to the host and can be slidably separated. The first input device and the second input device can also be snap-connected to the host and can be separated. Users can choose the number and usage of the input devices according to different application scenarios.

[0128] The first input device and the second input device can be symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the display screen, or can be arranged side by side on one side of the display screen. The user can implement interactive operations between the user and the host through the first input module on the first input device and the second input device. Fig. 9 The electronic device may include a host 2, a first input device 1 and a second input device 1. The electronic device may be a handheld game console, and the first input device 1 and the second input device 1 may be game controllers.

[0129] The first input device 1 and the second input device 1 can be slidably connected to opposite sides of the host 2. The user can realize the movement of the target object in the game application displayed on the host display screen by operating the buttons on the first input device 1 and the second input device 1.

[0130] In some embodiments, the input device 1 includes: a housing 40 , the housing 40 having a first housing 41 and a second housing 42 that are movably connected, and the first input module 10 is disposed in the first housing 41 .

[0131] The input device 1 further includes: a second input module 20, the second input module 20 is used to respond to the input operation of the input device 1 to form a second input signal, and the second input module 20 and the first input module 10 are both arranged in the first housing 41. Exemplarily, the connection structure between the first housing 41 and the second housing 42 can refer to the above Figure 2-Figure 5 The description will not be repeated here.

[0132] Exemplarily, the second input module is consistent with the above-mentioned second input module 20, which will not be described in detail here.

[0133] For example, refer to Figure 8 , the input device 1 can integrate a mouse module (first input module) and a game module (second input module) at the same time. The input device can also be used as a mouse when used as a game controller. In game mode, the user can control the movement of the character in the game through the joystick of the electronic device. In game mode, the second shell 42 does not need to be unfolded, and the first shell 41 and the second shell 42 are kept in a folded state, so that the user can use the input device 1 to operate the game. In mouse mode, the second shell 42 can be unfolded to increase the contact area between the input device 1 and the mouse pad, so as to facilitate the user to move the mouse.

[0134] In some embodiments, the input device 1 further includes: a switching component 50 .

[0135] The switching component 50 is used to switch the input device 1 between the first state and the second state, so as to control the interaction between the second input module 20 and the host 2 in response to the input device 1 being in the first state, and to control the interaction between the first input module 10 and the host 2 in response to the input device 1 being in the second state.

[0136] Exemplarily, when the input device 1 is in the second state (e.g., game mode), the switching component 50 can block the first input signal and activate the second input signal, so that the second input signal generated by the second module interacts with the host 2. When the input device 1 is in the first state (e.g., mouse mode), the switching component 50 can block the second input signal and activate the first input signal, so that the first input signal generated by the first module performs a control operation with the host 2.

[0137] For the specific implementation of the switching component 50, please refer to the above Figure 7 The description will not be repeated here.

[0138] It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the features described in the various embodiments and / or claims of the present disclosure may be combined and / or combined in a variety of ways, even if such combinations and / or combinations are not explicitly described in the present disclosure. In particular, the features described in the various embodiments and / or claims of the present disclosure may be combined and / or combined in a variety of ways without departing from the spirit and teachings of the present disclosure. All of these combinations and / or combinations fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0139] The embodiments of the present disclosure are described above. However, these embodiments are only for the purpose of illustration and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Although the embodiments are described above separately, this does not mean that the measures in the various embodiments cannot be used in combination to advantage. The scope of the present disclosure is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents. Without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, those skilled in the art may make various substitutions and modifications, which should all fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An input device, comprising: A first input module, the first input module comprising a detection member, the first input module being used to respond to the relative movement between the detection member and a target surface to form a first input signal, wherein the target surface is a surface opposite to the detection member; The input device has a first state and a second state, In the first state, the portion of the input device that is in contact with the target surface is the first portion. In the second state, the portion of the input device that is in contact with the target surface is the second portion, and the area of ​​the second portion is larger than that of the first portion.

2. The input device according to claim 1, comprising: A housing, the housing comprising a first housing and a second housing that are movably connected, and the first input module is disposed in the first housing; In the first state, the second shell is in a first position relative to the first shell, the detection member faces the second shell, and the first shell is in contact with the second shell; In the second state, the second shell is in a second position relative to the first shell, the second position is different from the first position, and the detection member faces outside the shell.

3. The input device according to claim 2, wherein the first housing has a first contact portion, and the second housing has a second contact portion; In the first state, the first contact portion faces the second housing, and the second contact portion faces the first housing; In the second state, the first contact portion is used to contact with a target surface, and the second contact portion is used to contact with a target surface. The input device according to claim 3 , wherein the second contact portion has a larger area than the first contact portion.

5. The input device according to claim 2, further comprising: The second input module is used for responding to the input operation of the input device to form a second input signal. The second input module and the first input module are both arranged in the first housing.

6. The input device according to claim 5, further comprising: The switching component is used to control the interaction between the second input module and the host in response to the input device being in the first state, and to control the interaction between the first input module and the host in response to the input device being in the second state.

7. The input device according to claim 6, wherein the switching component comprises: A magnetic member, disposed in the second shell, and used to generate a magnetic field; as well as The sensing component is arranged in the first shell. In the first state, when the sensing component senses the magnetic field, the sensing component controls the interaction between the second input module and the host. In the second state, when the sensing component does not sense the magnetic field, the sensing component controls the interaction between the first input module and the host.

8. An electronic device comprising: Host; at least one input device, the at least one input device being communicatively connected to the host; The input device comprises: A first input module, the first input module comprising a detection member, the first input module being used to respond to the relative movement between the detection member and a target surface to form a first input signal to interact with the host, wherein the target surface is a surface opposite to the detection member; The input device has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the portion of the input device used to contact the target surface is the first portion. In the second state, the portion of the input device used to contact the target surface is the second portion, and the area of ​​the second portion is larger than that of the first portion.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, comprising a first input device and / or a second input device, The first input device and / or the second input device are detachably connected to the host, The host has a display screen, and the first input device and / or the second input device are located on the periphery of the display screen.

10. The electronic device according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the input device comprises: A housing, the housing comprising a first housing and a second housing that are movably connected, and the first input module is disposed in the first housing; The input device further comprises: a second input module, The second input module is used to respond to the input operation of the input device to form a second input signal to interact with the host. The second input module and the first input module are both arranged in the first shell.

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