Method for reminding system message through thermal tactile feedback

Abstract

The invention provides a method for reminding a system message through thermal tactile feedback, and belongs to the field of consumer electronic product feedback, S101, a personal portable electronic equipment or wearable equipment system automatically detects that equipment is in a typical holding or wearing state, and activates a temperature change reminding program; s102, the system analyzes the received information content, including the source of the information, the content meaning, the emergency degree and the like; s103, according to different information types and emergency degrees, the system accurately adjusts the change and duration of the contact temperature of the equipment together through system hardware and software, such as continuous cooling / heating or alternate cooling and heating; s104, the user identifies the source and the emergency degree of the information according to the temperature change and the duration; and S105, automatically adjusting the intensity and mode of temperature feedback according to the environmental factors. The invention aims to explore and apply a thermal tactile feedback technology to realize accurate reproduction of tactile perception and integrate the tactile perception into human-computer interaction of personal portable electronic equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of consumer electronic product feedback, and in particular to a method for reminding system messages through thermal tactile feedback. Background Art

[0002] Current personal portable electronic devices, such as mobile phones and wearable products such as watches, mainly rely on visual and auditory feedback for message reminders and information push. This method cannot distinguish between the urgency and privacy of information, and may attract unnecessary attention in public places, posing the risk of leaking user information. Moreover, in specific scenarios where the user's visual and auditory attention is occupied by other tasks, it is impossible to achieve task parallelism. In addition, the tactile feedback function on personal portable electronic devices is currently single, usually limited to vibrations of different amplitudes, and the information function expressed is limited. In response to the increasingly rich physical needs and user experience of consumers of personal portable electronic devices, expanding feedback technologies for different tactile sensations and providing a new tactile feedback mechanism that can quickly convey the importance of information while protecting user privacy has important innovation and product value.

[0003] Thermal touch, or temperature sense, is a special type of tactile perception that can detect and quantify thermal stimulation generated by physical contact. The human body senses through temperature receptors on the skin. These receptors can detect temperature changes of objects and convert them into nerve signals to transmit to the brain. Even small temperature changes can be very sensitively perceived by the human body. Thermal touch can also be achieved by simulating thermal stimulation. Using devices such as heat source modules, thermal stimulation can be simulated to achieve the reproduction of thermal touch. For example, the Thermal Bracelet can stimulate six locations around the wrist to provide peripheral information feedback while performing focused tasks; the Pneu Mod wearable modular tactile device can simultaneously and independently present pressure and heat (warmth and cold) prompts to different parts of the body.

[0004] The temperature control technology currently used in personal portable electronic devices is mainly aimed at solving the problem of hardware overheating caused by increased computing power consumption in specific scenarios (such as games, live video broadcasts, etc.). Commonly used technologies include reducing performance and reducing heat generation through software algorithms, improving heat dissipation through hardware design, or adding active cooling devices such as semiconductor films to absorb heat. Applying relevant technical principles to the field of human-computer interaction to solve the above-mentioned problem of enriching the physical experience is an innovation.

[0005] Thermal tactile feedback is an emerging tactile feedback technology. By precisely controlling the amplitude and time of temperature changes, various tactile effects can be created, such as warmth, coldness, temperature fluctuations, etc. These temperature feedbacks can enhance the tactile experience in virtual reality or augmented reality and improve the sense of immersion. Providing temperature feedback on body parts such as wrists and ears using Portier elements or ultrasound can provide a richer and more intuitive tactile experience for personal portable electronic devices, which is superior to other feedback forms such as vibration in some scenarios. In particular, the human body has a high degree of perception accuracy for cold stimuli, which can be used as a promising tactile feedback method in personal portable electronic devices. Therefore, this thermal tactile feedback technology that transmits information based on temperature changes can provide a richer and more intuitive tactile experience, while ensuring the concealment of information prompts and meeting users' needs for privacy protection.

[0006] The present invention aims to explore and apply thermal tactile feedback technology to achieve accurate reproduction of tactile perception and integrate it into human-computer interaction of personal portable electronic devices. By carefully adjusting different levels of temperature stimulation and duration, this method not only ensures the high confidentiality of information transmission, but also significantly improves the efficiency and experience of users in processing messages. Summary of the invention

[0007] 1. Technical issues to be resolved The present invention detects whether a personal portable electronic device is in a holding or wearing state, and controls the temperature rise or fall of the device surface through system hardware (such as self-heating devices such as batteries and chips, and active temperature control devices such as Boertier and semiconductor cooling films) and software (temperature sensing and control programs within the operating system), providing thermal tactile feedback for specific contact points of human skin, and performing specific information reminders or displays. The present invention provides private tactile feedback for personal portable electronic devices to solve the problem of the singleness of existing tactile feedback. Unlike traditional vibration prompts, this system conveys information to the wearer through precise changes in temperature to protect the privacy of information. Through different levels and durations of temperature, users can quickly identify different types of information, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of information processing. This innovative thermal tactile feedback system not only enhances the confidentiality of user information, but also helps reduce the cognitive burden of users when processing information.

[0008] (II) Technical solution A method for reminding a system message through thermal tactile feedback comprises the following steps: S101: The personal portable electronic device or wearable device system automatically detects that the device is in a typical holding or wearing state, and activates a temperature change reminder program; S102: The system analyzes the received information content, including the source of the information, the meaning of the content, the urgency, etc.; S103: The system accurately adjusts the change and duration of the device contact temperature through system hardware and software according to different information types and urgency, such as continuous cold / hot or alternating cold and hot; S104: The user identifies the source and urgency of the information based on the temperature change and duration; S105: Automatically adjust the intensity and method of temperature feedback according to environmental factors.

[0009] Preferably, the system software includes a temperature sensing and control program.

[0010] Preferably, the system hardware includes self-heating devices and active temperature control devices.

[0011] Preferably, the active temperature control device includes but is not limited to Portier, semiconductor cooling film and the like.

[0012] Preferably, the self-heating device includes but is not limited to batteries, chips, etc.

[0013] Beneficial effects of the present invention: 1. Strong privacy: The present invention provides tactile feedback through temperature changes. This feedback mode can only be perceived by the wearer and cannot be detected by others, thereby effectively protecting the privacy of information.

[0014] 2. High information differentiation: Through different levels and durations of temperature, users can quickly identify information, improving the efficiency and accuracy of information processing.

[0015] 3. High degree of intelligence: The system automatically detects the received information, evaluates its urgency and confidentiality, and provides corresponding temperature feedback based on the evaluation results, reducing the user's cognitive burden and improving the user experience.

[0016] 4. Strong environmental adaptability: The system has environmental perception and adjustment functions, which can automatically adjust the feedback intensity according to the user's current environment to ensure effective tactile feedback in different environments.

[0017] 5. Good scalability: The technology of the present invention can be extended to a variety of devices and environments, such as smart bracelets, smart glasses, etc., to provide a consistent confidential communication experience. This scalability enables the system to meet the needs of different user groups and has broad market prospects. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present disclosure, the following briefly introduces the drawings required to be used in some embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the drawings described below are only drawings of some embodiments of the present disclosure. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings. In addition, the drawings described below can be regarded as schematic diagrams, and are not limitations on the actual size of the product involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the actual process of the method, the actual timing of the signal, etc.

[0019] Figure 1 An interactive process that reminds system messages through thermal tactile feedback.

[0020] Figure 2 It is used in combination with a smart bracelet in office scenarios.

[0021] Figure 3 A magnified picture of the usage scenario of a smart bracelet in an office setting.

[0022] Figure 4 It is a usage scenario for pairing with head-mounted devices in XR environment.

[0023] Figure 5 A magnified image of the usage scenario with a head-mounted device in an XR environment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0025] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of the present application, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0026] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0027] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0028] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0029] The present invention is described in further detail below by way of examples. Example

[0030] A method for reminding a system message through thermal tactile feedback comprises the following steps: S101: The personal portable electronic device or wearable device system automatically detects that the device is in a typical holding or wearing state, and activates a temperature change reminder program; S102: The system analyzes the received information content, including the source of the information, the meaning of the content, the urgency, etc.; S103: The system accurately adjusts the change and duration of the device contact temperature through system hardware and software according to different information types and urgency, such as continuous cold / hot or alternating cold and hot; S104: The user identifies the source and urgency of the information based on the temperature change and duration; S105: Automatically adjust the intensity and method of temperature feedback according to environmental factors.

[0031] The system software of this technology includes temperature sensing and control programs.

[0032] The hardware of this technical system includes self-heating devices and active temperature control devices.

[0033] The active temperature control devices described in this technology include but are not limited to Portier, semiconductor cooling films, etc.

[0034] The self-heating devices described in this technology include but are not limited to batteries, chips, etc. Example

[0035] User scenario 1: In an office environment, the smart bracelet is connected to the office communication software through the system of the present invention. When the system receives a notification of an urgent meeting or the next upcoming schedule, it intelligently identifies its urgency and importance, and then applies a slight and continuous temperature increase to the wearer's wrist through the bracelet as tactile feedback. For example, when the temperature starts to rise 10 minutes before the start, the temperature rises further in the first 5 minutes. After the wearer perceives this temperature change, without interrupting the current task or checking the screen, he or she will know how long it will take to complete the current task, maintaining continuity and concentration in work scenarios such as meetings, lectures, and classrooms.

[0036] Figure 2 and Figure 3 It shows that in an office environment, a smart bracelet is connected to office communication software through the system of the present invention. When the system receives an emergency meeting notification, the bracelet applies a slight and continuous temperature increase to the wearer's wrist as tactile feedback to remind the wearer to attend the meeting in time. Example

[0037] User scenario 2: In a public place, a smart watch receives a bank transaction confirmation message through the system of the present invention. The system intelligently evaluates the confidentiality of the information and applies a specific intermittent temperature change pattern to the wearer's wrist through the watch strap as a to-do feedback, such as raising / lowering the temperature for 1 minute every 10 minutes. After the wearer perceives this continuous temperature change, he knows that this is an important but unnecessary information. He confirms the details through the watch after arriving in a private environment, which effectively protects personal privacy. Example

[0038] User scenario 3: When discussing a project in an online confidential meeting room in an XR environment, participants join the meeting through a head-mounted display device and are connected to the conference security system through the system of the present invention. When sensitive information is mentioned in the meeting or content that requires the wearer's special attention, the system intelligently identifies and applies a specific temperature mode to the corresponding wearer through the head-mounted display device as a reminder. The following 10 minutes of information is highly confidential information, and the device temperature rises / drops to a specific temperature during this period. This private and intuitive feedback method ensures that sensitive information is not leaked without interrupting the current visual and auditory display, while avoiding the interference and distraction that may be caused by traditional reminder methods.

[0039] Figure 4 and Figure 5 It shows that when a project discussion is taking place in an online confidential meeting room in an XR environment, participants join the meeting through a head-mounted display device. When sensitive information is mentioned to the wearer during the meeting, the system intelligently identifies it and applies a temperature increase to the wearer through the head-mounted display device as a reminder. Example

[0040] User scenario 4: When the user is holding the phone to play a full-screen game, the system receives unread to-do messages from key contacts. The system of the present invention intelligently identifies the urgency and importance of the messages, and then changes the surface of the back panel of the phone to a specific temperature and keeps it there. Without occupying the current screen and interrupting the current task, the user is reminded that they need to exit and process related information after the game is over. After the related information task is processed, the phone returns to its original temperature.

[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

[0042] The above describes the basic principles and main features of the present invention and the advantages of the present invention. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, no matter from which point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are included in the present invention. Any figure mark in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claim involved.

[0043] In addition, it should be understood that although the present specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A method for reminding system messages through thermal tactile feedback, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S101: The personal portable electronic device or wearable device system automatically detects that the device is in a typical holding or wearing state, and activates a temperature change reminder program; S102: The system analyzes the received information content, including the source of the information, the meaning of the content, the urgency, etc.; S103: The system uses system hardware and software to precisely adjust the change and duration of the device contact temperature according to different information types and urgency, such as continuous cold / hot or alternating cold and hot; S104: The user identifies the source and urgency of the information based on the temperature change and duration; S105: Automatically adjust the intensity and method of temperature feedback according to environmental factors.

2. The method for reminding system messages through thermal tactile feedback according to claim 1, characterized in that: The system software includes temperature sensing and control programs.

3. The method for reminding system messages through thermal tactile feedback according to claim 1, characterized in that: The system hardware includes self-heating devices and active temperature control devices.

4. The method for reminding system messages through thermal tactile feedback according to claim 3, characterized in that: The active temperature control device includes a Portier and a semiconductor cooling film.

5. The method for reminding system messages through thermal tactile feedback according to claim 3, characterized in that: The self-heating device includes a battery and a chip.

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