Electronic devices

Abstract

The electronic device provided in the present application includes a first shell, a second shell, a first button module, and a second button module. The first button module is arranged on the side of the first shell, and the first button module is used to identify the fingerprint of the user. The second button module is arranged on the side of the second shell. When the electronic device is in a folded state, the first button module and the second button module are close to each other and arranged closely, so that the fingerprint of the user can abut the first button module and the second button module at the same time, and the second button module is also used to identify the fingerprint of the user. The present application increases the recognition area by setting a double button module, specifically increases the size of the fingerprint recognition area in the thickness direction, so that the electronic device increases the contact area with the fingerprint when it is in a folded state, that is, increases the area for fingerprint entry and fingerprint recognition, solves the problem of difficulty in finding fingerprints, and makes it easier to reach the unlocking area when quickly unlocking, thereby improving the fingerprint recognition accuracy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of electronic products, and specifically relates to electronic equipment. Background Art

[0002] The side of the mobile phone is usually equipped with buttons and fingerprint recognition modules integrated on the buttons. Integrating the fingerprint recognition function with the button pressing function can not only improve the consistency of the appearance effect, but also reduce the internal stacking space of the mobile phone. However, in the field of flexible screen mobile phones, due to the thin and light design, the thin shell leads to a smaller button size, which in turn makes the fingerprint recognition area smaller and the fingerprint recognition accuracy is lower. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of this, the present application provides an electronic device, the electronic device comprising a first housing, a second housing, a first button module, and a second button module, the first button module being arranged on a side of the first housing, the first button module being used to identify a user's fingerprint, and the second button module being arranged on a side of the second housing;

[0004] Among them, when the electronic device is in a folded state, the first button module and the second button module are close to each other and arranged closely, so that the user's fingerprint can abut the first button module and the second button module at the same time, and the second button module is also used to identify the user's fingerprint.

[0005] The electronic device provided by the present application is also provided with a first button module on the side of the first shell, and the first button module can be used to identify the fingerprint of the user. The fingerprint recognition function and the button pressing function are integrated together, which can not only improve the consistency of the appearance effect, but also reduce the internal stacking space of the electronic device. On this basis, a second button module can also be set on the side of the second shell, and when the electronic device is in a folded state, the first shell and the second shell are close to each other, so that the first button module and the second button module are also close to each other, and the present application can also make the first button module and the second button module close to each other. In other words, the first button module and the second button module are connected to each other or have a small spacing. In this way, the user's fingerprint can be abutted on the first button module and the second button module at the same time, and the second button module can also be used to identify the user's fingerprint.

[0006] In summary, compared with the related art in which only the first button module can identify user fingerprints, the present application increases the contact area with the fingerprint when the electronic device is in a folded state through a dual button module setting, that is, increases the area for fingerprint entry and fingerprint recognition, solves the problem of difficulty in finding fingerprints, makes it easier to reach the unlocking area during quick unlocking, and improves fingerprint recognition accuracy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the implementation modes of the present application, the drawings required for use in the implementation modes of the present application will be described below.

[0008] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an electronic device in one embodiment of the present application.

[0009] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the electronic device is shown.

[0010] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of an electronic device is shown.

[0011] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A front view of the electronic device shown is in an inwardly folded state.

[0012] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A top view of the electronic device is shown.

[0013] Figure 6 for Figure 1 The front view of the electronic device shown is when the key module is arranged on the upper side.

[0014] Figure 7 for Figure 1 The front view of the electronic device shown is when the key module is arranged on the lower side.

[0015] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electronic device in an unfolded state in another embodiment of the present application.

[0016] Fig. 9 for Figure 8 A front view of the electronic device shown is in an inwardly folded state.

[0017] Fig.10 for Fig. 9 A top view of the electronic device is shown.

[0018] Fig.11 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electronic device in another embodiment of the present application when it is in an unfolded state.

[0019] Fig.12 for Fig.11 A front view of the electronic device shown is in an outwardly folded state.

[0020] Fig.13 for Fig.12 A top view of the electronic device is shown.

[0021] Fig.14 This is an electronic structure diagram of an electronic device in one embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Description of labels:

[0023] Electronic device-1, top surface-101, bottom surface-102, side surface-103, upper side surface-103a, lower side surface-103b, inner side surface-103c, outer side surface-103d, first shell-11, second shell-12, hole-120, first button module-21, second button module-22, folding device-30, flexible screen-41, sub-screen-42, processor-50. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following are preferred implementations of the present application. It should be noted that, for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of the present application, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0025] Before introducing the technical solution of the present application, the technical problems in the related technology are introduced in detail.

[0026] Various electronic devices, such as mobile phones, usually have buttons on the side, such as the power button, volume up button, volume down button, etc. Later, someone integrated the fingerprint recognition module into the button. When the user's finger is placed on the button, the user's fingerprint can be recognized, and when the user presses the button, the corresponding pressing function can be realized. Therefore, the fingerprint recognition area on the button is used for fingerprint recognition unlocking, and the physical button is integrated to realize the function of the power button, which not only improves the appearance and integrity, but also reduces the internal stacking space of the mobile phone.

[0027] However, in the field of foldable flexible screen mobile phones, the thickness of each shell is relatively thin. When the above design is applied to foldable products, the size of the buttons will also become smaller due to the lightweight design of the mobile phone, which will in turn make the fingerprint recognition area smaller, making it difficult for users to operate and the fingerprint recognition accuracy low.

[0028] In view of this, in order to solve the above problems, this application provides an electronic device, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 5 , Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an electronic device in one embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the electronic device is shown. Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of an electronic device is shown. Figure 4 for Figure 1 A front view of the electronic device shown is in an inwardly folded state. Figure 5 for Figure 4The top view of the electronic device shown. The electronic device 1 provided in this embodiment includes a first shell 11, a second shell 12, a first button module 21, and a second button module 22, wherein the first button module 21 is arranged on the side 103 of the first shell 11, and the first button module 21 is used to identify the fingerprint of the user, and the second button module 22 is arranged on the side 103 of the second shell 12. Wherein, when the electronic device 1 is in a folded state, the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 are close to each other and arranged closely, so that the fingerprint of the user can abut the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 at the same time, and the second button module 22 is also used to identify the fingerprint of the user.

[0029] The electronic device 1 provided in this embodiment includes but is not limited to mobile terminals such as mobile phones, tablet computers, laptop computers, PDAs, personal computers (PCs), personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable media players (PMPs), navigation devices, wearable devices, smart bracelets, pedometers, etc. This embodiment does not limit the type of electronic device 1, and only uses mobile phones for schematic illustration.

[0030] It is worth noting that the electronic device 1 provided in this embodiment is not a conventional electronic device 1, but a bendable and foldable electronic device 1. In this case, the electronic device 1 can also be referred to as a foldable electronic device 1. Specifically, the electronic device 1 includes two shells: a first shell 11 and a second shell 12. The components of the electronic device 1 can be respectively arranged in the first shell 11 and the second shell 12. The electronic device 1 has an unfolded state and a folded state. The unfolded state can be understood as the state when the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 are flattened. The first shell 11 and the second shell 12 are arranged horizontally in a direction perpendicular to their thickness. In this case, the first shell 11 can also be referred to as the right shell, and the second shell 12 can also be referred to as the left shell. The folded state can be understood as the state when the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 are folded. The first shell 11 and the second shell 12 are arranged in a direction parallel to their thickness, that is, the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 are each rotated approximately 90° in a direction close to each other, so as to be arranged vertically. As for the shape, structure, material and other parameters of the first shell 11 and the second shell 12, this embodiment does not limit them here. Optionally, the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 can be unfolded and folded by a folding device 30 .

[0031] In addition, since the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 both have a certain thickness, the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 both have a top surface 101 and a bottom surface 102 that are arranged back to back, and a side surface 103 that is bent and connected between the top surface 101 and the bottom surface 102. The top surface 101 can also be referred to as the upper surface, and the bottom surface 102 can also be referred to as the lower surface. The top surface 101 is mainly used for the subsequent arrangement of other components, such as the flexible screen 41. At least part of the bottom surface 102 is mainly used to serve as the appearance surface of the electronic device 1, and various components, such as a secondary screen, a camera, etc., can also be arranged on the bottom surface 102. The side surface 103 is between the top surface 101 and the bottom surface 102, and the side surface 103 can be used to set the subsequent button module. Each shell has multiple side surfaces 103, such as an upper side surface 103a, a lower side surface 103b, an inner side surface 103c, an outer side surface 103d, etc. The upper side surface 103a can be understood as the side surface 103 above the shell, the lower side surface 103b can be understood as the side surface 103 below the shell, the inner side surface 103c can be understood as the side surface 103 facing the second shell 11 and 12 in the expanded state, and the outer side surface 103d can be understood as the side surface 103 opposite to the second shell 11 and 12 in the expanded state.

[0032] The electronic device 1 may also include two button modules: a first button module 21 and a second button module 22, each of which is a component, mainly composed of components such as a button and a fingerprint recognition module, so each button module may have a button pressing function and a fingerprint recognition function. In other embodiments, the electronic device 1 may also include more components, such as a flexible screen 41, a secondary screen, a battery, a mainboard, a camera, etc. This embodiment is only schematically described as the electronic device 1 including two housings and two button modules.

[0033] The first button module 21 can be arranged on the side 103 of the first housing 11 like the button module in the related art, for example, the first button module 21 is arranged on the outer side 103d of the right housing. Specifically, the side 103 of the first housing 11 can be perforated, the first button module 21 is arranged in the hole 120, and the pressing surface of the button in the first button module 21 is exposed from the hole 120, so as to facilitate the user to press. Even the button can protrude from the side 103 of the housing, which is further convenient for the user to press. When the user's finger abuts against the first button module 21, that is, the fingerprint of the user's finger abuts on the first button module 21, the first button module 21 can be used to identify the fingerprint of the finger, and the screen unlocking, application software login, payment and other functions can be performed through the user's fingerprint information. The fingerprint recognition function is integrated with the button pressing function, and the function of biometric authentication is integrated to verify the identity of the owner, which can not only improve the consistency of the appearance effect, but also reduce the internal stacking space of the electronic device 1. Moreover, side fingerprint recognition has more advantages than under-screen fingerprint recognition. For example, under-screen fingerprint recognition is easily affected by screen film, wet hands, etc., while the side fingerprint recognition solution is not only not affected, but also has the advantages of fast input speed, fast unlocking speed, and good blind touch experience. For this reason, the foldable electronic device 1 provided in this embodiment adopts the side fingerprint unlocking solution, which is well received and can improve the user experience.

[0034] In the related art, since the thickness of each shell of the foldable electronic device 1 is thinner than that of the straight-type electronic device 1, it means that the height of the side 103 of each shell is smaller, so the size of the first button module 21 will be reduced accordingly, so that the size of the pressing surface of the first button module 21 is reduced. When the user's finger abuts against the first button module 21, the fingerprint area that can be recognized by the first button module 21 is smaller. Specifically, the fingerprint recognition area in the thickness direction of the first button module 21 is smaller, and the fingerprint recognition area is in the shape of a slender strip, which leads to lower fingerprint recognition accuracy and greater misjudgment.

[0035] Therefore, in this embodiment, a second button module 22 is provided on the basis of the first button module 21, and the second button module 22 is also provided on the side 103 of the second shell 12. Specifically, the side 103 of the second shell 12 can be perforated, and the second button module 22 is provided in the hole 120, and the pressing surface of the button in the second button module 22 is exposed from the hole 120, so as to facilitate the user to press. Even the button can protrude from the side 103 of the shell, which is further convenient for the user to press. It is worth noting here that the second button module 22 can be a component that the electronic device 1 does not originally have, and is a newly added component in this embodiment. Or the second button module 22 is a component that the electronic device 1 originally has, and this embodiment only adjusts its setting position. For example, the side 103 of the electronic device 1 is usually provided with a power button module and a volume adjustment button module. In this embodiment, the volume adjustment button module originally provided on the outer side 103d of the first shell 11 can be adjusted to the outer side 103d of the second shell 12. At this time, the electronic device 1 does not have a new button module, but only adjusts the position of the existing button module.

[0036] When the electronic device 1 is in the unfolded state, the two shells are flattened against each other, and the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 are separated far apart at this time. At this time, the user can use the first button module 21 for fingerprint recognition as in the related art. When the electronic device 1 is in the folded state, the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 are also close to each other because the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 are close to each other, and the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 can also be set adjacent to each other in this embodiment. The adjacent setting can be understood as the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 are connected to each other or have a small spacing. When a finger of the user abuts against the first button module 21, since the finger is usually much larger than the size of the first button module 21, and the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 are set adjacent to each other in this embodiment, the fingerprint of the finger can abut on the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 at the same time.

[0037] On this basis, this embodiment can make the second button module 22 also be used to identify the user's fingerprint. In other words, the first button module 21 can identify the fingerprint of the user in the first area, and the second button module 22 can identify the fingerprint of the second area. The two button modules can simultaneously input and identify fingerprint information of different areas, and perform image input and unlocking identification by stitching pictures through software algorithms.

[0038] In summary, compared with the related art in which only the first button module 21 can identify the user's fingerprint, only the fingerprint used in the first area can be identified, the identification area is small, and the accuracy is low. This embodiment increases the identification area by setting up a dual button module, specifically increases the size of the fingerprint identification area in the thickness direction, so that the electronic device 1 increases the contact area with the fingerprint when it is in the folded state, that is, increases the area for fingerprint entry and fingerprint identification, solves the problem of difficulty in finding fingerprints, makes it easier to reach the unlocking area when quickly unlocking, and improves the fingerprint identification accuracy.

[0039] From a structural perspective, the present application also creatively provides a variety of specific solutions for the relationship between the two key modules and the two shells, as well as the relationship between the two key modules, which will be described in detail below. Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 6-Figure 7 , Figure 6 for Figure 1 The front view of the electronic device shown is when the key module is arranged on the upper side. Figure 7 for Figure 1 A front view of the electronic device shown in FIG. 1 when the button module is arranged on the lower side. In this embodiment, the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 are arranged on the side 103 on the same side of the first shell 11 and the second shell 12; or, when the electronic device 1 is in the unfolded state, the first button module 21 is arranged on the side 103 of the first shell 11 away from the second shell 12, and the second button module 22 is arranged on the side 103 of the second shell 12 away from the first shell 11.

[0040] Regarding the positional relationship between the two button modules and the two housings, this embodiment provides multiple embodiments. In one embodiment, Figure 6 As shown, the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 are arranged on the side 103 of the same side of the first shell 11 and the second shell 12, for example, the first button module 21 is arranged on the upper side 103a of the first shell 11, and the second button module 22 is arranged on the upper side 103a of the second shell 12. Figure 7 As shown, the first button module 21 is arranged on the lower side 103b of the first housing 11, and the second button module 22 is arranged on the lower side 103b of the second housing 12. In this way, when the electronic device 1 is folded, the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 can be close to each other and can be arranged closely, so that the fingerprint of a user's finger can abut on the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 at the same time. This embodiment is suitable for a foldable electronic device 1 that folds up and down, and it is convenient for the user to use, abut, and press the button module regardless of whether the electronic device 1 is in an unfolded state or a folded state.

[0041] In another embodiment, Figure 3As shown, when the electronic device 1 is in the unfolded state, that is, when the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 are flattened, the first button module 21 is arranged on the side 103 of the first shell 11 away from the second shell 12, and the second button module 22 is arranged on the side 103 of the second shell 12 away from the first shell 11. Specifically, the first button module 21 is arranged on the outer side 103d of the first shell 11, and the second button module 22 is arranged on the outer side 103d of the second shell 12, so that the fingerprint of a user's finger can abut on the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 at the same time. This embodiment is suitable for a foldable electronic device 1 that folds left and right, and it is convenient for users to use, abut, and press the button module regardless of whether the electronic device 1 is in the unfolded state or the folded state.

[0042] In summary, by controlling the positions of the two button modules in the two housings, it is convenient to achieve that the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 are arranged close to each other and adjacent to each other when the electronic device 1 is in the folded state.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 8-Figure 10 , Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electronic device in an unfolded state in another embodiment of the present application. Fig. 9 for Figure 8 A front view of the electronic device shown is in an inwardly folded state. Fig.10 for Fig. 9 A top view of the electronic device shown. In this embodiment, the electronic device 1 further includes a flexible screen 41 and a sub-screen 42, the flexible screen 41 is arranged on the top surface 101 of the first shell 11 and the top surface 101 of the second shell 12, the sub-screen 42 is arranged on the bottom surface 102 of the first shell 11, the first button module 21 is arranged on the side 103 of the first shell 11 close to one end of the flexible screen 41, and the second button module 22 is arranged on the side 103 of the second shell 12 close to one end of the flexible screen 41. When the electronic device 1 is in an inward folded state, the first shell 11 abuts against the second shell 12 and hides the flexible screen 41 and exposes the sub-screen 42, and the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 are close to each other and arranged closely.

[0044] In addition to the key module and the housing, the electronic device 1 may also include a flexible screen 41 and a sub-screen 42. The flexible screen 41 is a component with a certain flexibility. Compared with a rigid component, the flexible screen 41 can be bent to a certain extent. For example, the flexible screen 41 includes but is not limited to various flexible components with corresponding functions such as a flexible display screen, a flexible touch screen, and a flexible touch display screen, or a flexible component fixedly bonded with a flexible support plate, such as a flexible display screen and a flexible touch screen bonded with a flexible steel plate. The flexible screen 41 has the function of displaying a picture, and the electronic device 1 is an electronic device 1 with a display function. The flexible screen 41 can be arranged on the same side of the first housing 11 and the second housing 12. Specifically, the flexible screen 41 is arranged on the top surface 101 of the first housing 11 and the top surface 101 of the second housing 12. When the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are bent, the flexible screen 41 can be driven to bend together. The top surface 101 has been described in detail above, and this embodiment will not be repeated here.

[0045] As can be seen from the above content, when the electronic device 1 is in the inward folded state, the flexible screen 41 is hidden by the first shell 11 and the second shell 12, so the secondary screen 42 can be set on the bottom surface 102 of the first shell 11, so that the electronic device 1 is in the inward folded state. The secondary screen 42 is a traditional rigid display screen, and the bottom surface 102 has been described in detail above, and this embodiment will not be repeated here.

[0046] In this embodiment, the first button module 21 can be arranged at one end of the side surface 103 of the first housing 11 close to the flexible screen 41, and the second button module 22 can be arranged at one end of the side surface 103 of the second housing 12 close to the flexible screen 41. In other words, the first button module 21 is located at the upper end of the outer side surface 103d of the first housing 11, and the second button module 22 can be located at the upper end of the outer side surface 103d of the second housing 12. Therefore, when the electronic device 1 is in the inward folded state, the first housing 11 abuts against the second housing 12. At this time, since the two button modules are arranged close to each other, the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 are further close to each other and arranged closely.

[0047] In summary, in this embodiment, according to the different folding directions of the electronic device 1 , the button modules are disposed at different positions on the housing side 103 , so that the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 can be further approached and disposed adjacent to each other.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 11-13 , Fig.11 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electronic device in another embodiment of the present application when it is in an unfolded state. Fig.12 for Fig.11 A front view of the electronic device shown is in an outwardly folded state. Fig.13 for Fig.12A top view of the electronic device shown. In this embodiment, the electronic device 1 further includes a flexible screen 41, the flexible screen 41 is disposed on the top surface 101 of the first shell 11 and the top surface 101 of the second shell 12, the first button module 21 is disposed on the side 103 of the first shell 11 away from the end of the flexible screen 41, and the second button module 22 is disposed on the side 103 of the second shell 12 away from the end of the flexible screen 41. When the electronic device 1 is in an outward folded state, the flexible screen 41 is exposed and the first shell 11 abuts against the second shell 12, and the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 are close to each other and are disposed adjacent to each other.

[0049] In addition to the key module and the housing, the electronic device 1 may also include a flexible screen 41. The flexible screen 41 is a component with a certain degree of flexibility. Compared with a rigid component, the flexible screen 41 can be bent to a certain extent. For example, the flexible screen 41 includes but is not limited to various flexible components with corresponding functions such as a flexible display screen, a flexible touch screen, and a flexible touch display screen, or a flexible component fixedly bonded with a flexible support plate, such as a flexible display screen bonded with a flexible steel plate, a flexible touch screen, etc. The flexible screen 41 has the function of displaying a picture, and the electronic device 1 is an electronic device 1 with a display function.

[0050] The flexible screen 41 can be arranged on the same side of the first shell 11 and the second shell 12. Specifically, the flexible screen 41 is arranged on the top surface 101 of the first shell 11 and the top surface 101 of the second shell 12. When the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 are bent, the flexible screen 41 can be driven to bend together. The top surface 101 has been described in detail above, and this embodiment will not be repeated here. The existence of the flexible screen 41 allows the electronic device 1 to be divided into inner folding and outer folding when folded. Among them, inner folding refers to making the two ends of the flexible screen 41 close to each other and face to face. When the electronic device 1 is in the inner folding state, the two ends of the flexible screen 41 can be close to each other or even abut against each other, and at the same time, it is hidden by the first shell 11 and the second shell 12. The user cannot see the flexible screen 41 from the appearance, which can effectively protect the flexible screen 41. Outer folding refers to the bottom surface 102 of the first shell 11 and the bottom surface 102 of the second shell 12 being close to each other and face to face. The bottom surface 102 has been described in detail above, and this embodiment will not be repeated here. When the electronic device 1 is in the outward folded state, the bottom surface 102 of the first shell 11 and the bottom surface 102 of the second shell 12 can be close to each other or even abut against each other. At this time, the flexible screen 41 is exposed, so that the user can view the display image even in the outward folded state.

[0051] In this embodiment, the first button module 21 can be arranged at one end of the side surface 103 of the first housing 11 away from the flexible screen 41, and the second button module 22 can be arranged at one end of the side surface 103 of the second housing 12 away from the flexible screen 41. In other words, the first button module 21 is located at the lower end of the outer side surface 103d of the first housing 11, and the second button module 22 can be located at the lower end of the outer side surface 103d of the second housing 12. Therefore, when the electronic device 1 is in the outward folded state, the first housing 11 abuts against the second housing 12. At this time, since the two button modules are arranged at the bottom, the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 are further close to each other and arranged closely.

[0052] Please refer again Fig.10 and Fig.13 In this embodiment, when the electronic device 1 is in the folded state, the edge of the first button module 21 is connected to the edge of the second button module 22 .

[0053] Based on the above-mentioned positional relationship between the button module and the side surface 103 of the shell, there may be multiple implementations between the two button modules. In this implementation, no matter whether the button module is located at the upper end or the lower end of the side surface 103 of the shell, the edge of the button module can be set flush with the upper end or the lower end, in other words, the edge of the button module coincides with the edge of the end. In this way, when the electronic device 1 is in a folded state, the edge of the first button module 21 can be connected to the edge of the second button module 22, thereby connecting the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 together. In this way, when the fingerprint of the user's finger abuts against the first button module 21 and the second button module 22, not only the size of the fingerprint recognition area can be increased, but also the fingerprint recognition area of ​​the first button module 21 and the fingerprint recognition area of ​​the second button module 22 can be connected together to form a coherent fingerprint recognition area, thereby further improving the fingerprint recognition accuracy.

[0054] Of course, in other embodiments, a certain distance may be provided between the edge of the first button module 21 and the edge of the second button module 22 , which can also increase the size of the fingerprint recognition area.

[0055] Please refer again Fig.10 and Fig.13In this embodiment, when the electronic device 1 is in the folded state, at least part of the first button module 21 corresponds to the second button module 22. In other words, the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 are not staggered, but at least part of them are arranged in correspondence. For example, part of the first button module 21 corresponds to the second button module 22, and the corresponding part can increase the size of the fingerprint recognition area in the thickness direction, while the rest of the first button module 21 and the rest of the second button module 22 are located on opposite sides of the corresponding area, and can detect fingerprints above and below the corresponding area respectively, and can also be covered by the fingerprint lock, thereby increasing the length of the fingerprint recognition area.

[0056] Alternatively, the entire area of ​​the first button corresponds to the second button module 22. In this case, the size of the fingerprint recognition area in the thickness direction can be further increased to avoid misjudgment due to the narrow fingerprint recognition area of ​​a single button module, thereby further improving the recognition accuracy. This embodiment is only schematically illustrated by using the fact that the entire area of ​​the first button corresponds to the second button module 22.

[0057] From the control level, this application also provides a variety of control solutions, which will be introduced in detail one by one in the following. Fig.14 , Fig.14 This is an electronic structure diagram of an electronic device in one embodiment of the present application. In this embodiment, the electronic device 1 further includes a processor 50, which is disposed in at least one of the first housing 11 and the second housing 12, and the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 are both electrically connected to the processor 50. When the first button module 21 is pressed, the processor 50 is used to execute a first pressing instruction, and when the first button module 21 is touched, the processor 50 is used to execute a fingerprint instruction.

[0058] In addition to the above components, the electronic device 1 may also include a processor 50, which includes but is not limited to a main control chip, and the processor 50 may be arranged on a circuit board. The processor 50 may be arranged in at least one of the first housing 11 and the second housing 12, for example, the processor 50 may be arranged in the first housing 11, or the processor 50 may be arranged in the second housing 12, or the processor 50 may be divided into two parts, one part is arranged in the first housing 11, and the other part is arranged in the second housing 12. However, no matter where the processor 50 is arranged, the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 are electrically connected to the processor 50.

[0059] For example, the buttons and the fingerprint recognition module in the first button module 21 can be connected through a flexible printed circuit (FPC), and the buttons are connected to the circuit board through a general-purpose input / output (GPIO) so as to be electrically connected to the processor 50, and the fingerprint recognition module is connected to the circuit board through a communication interface so as to be electrically connected to the processor 50. The buttons and the fingerprint recognition module in the second button module 22 can be the same type, kind, and model of buttons and fingerprint recognition modules as the first button module 21, and can also be connected through a flexible printed circuit (FPC), except that the buttons are connected to the circuit board through another general-purpose input / output (GPIO) so as to be electrically connected to the processor 50, and the fingerprint recognition module is connected to the circuit board through another communication interface so as to be electrically connected to the processor 50. Optionally, another general-purpose input / output can be provided to the software for function customization to facilitate function design.

[0060] When the first button module 21 is pressed by the user's finger, a first pressing signal can be generated, and the first pressing signal can be transmitted to the processor 50 through the flexible circuit board. The processor 50 can execute the first pressing instruction according to the first pressing signal. The first pressing instruction includes but is not limited to power switch or volume increase or decrease or screen off. For example, when the user's finger presses the first button module 21, the screen can be turned off. When the first button module 21 is touched by the user's finger, a fingerprint signal can be generated, and the fingerprint signal can be transmitted to the processor 50. The processor 50 can execute fingerprint instructions according to the fingerprint signal. The fingerprint instructions include but are not limited to screen unlocking or application software login or payment. For example, when the user's finger touches the first button module 21, the screen can be unlocked. It is worth noting that these two schemes do not affect each other. The user's finger can lightly abut the first button module 21. At this time, only a fingerprint signal will be formed, and the first pressing signal will not be generated. Only when the user's finger presses the first button module 21 hard will the fingerprint signal and the first pressing signal be formed at the same time.

[0061] In summary, the first button module 21 can integrate the button function and the fingerprint recognition function, which can not only improve the consistency of the appearance effect, but also reduce the internal stacking space of the electronic device 1. In addition, no matter whether the electronic device 1 is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or any other state, the processor 50 can execute the first pressing instruction and the fingerprint instruction through the first button module 21. In other words, the realization of the function of the first button module 21 is independent of the state of the electronic device 1.

[0062] In this embodiment, when the electronic device 1 is in the unfolded state and when the second button module 22 is pressed, the processor 50 is used to execute a second pressing instruction, and when the second button module 22 is touched, the processor 50 is used to execute a touch instruction.

[0063] However, for the second button module 22, when the electronic device 1 is in the unfolded state, when the second button module 22 is pressed by the user's finger, a second pressing signal can be generated, and the second pressing signal can be transmitted to the processor 50 through the flexible circuit board, and the processor 50 can execute the second pressing instruction according to the second pressing signal. Optionally, the second button module 22 can be a physical button, and when the user presses the second button module 22, the second button module 22 can move relative to the second shell 12, thereby generating a second pressing signal. In other words, the pressing operation causes the second button module 22 to move, thereby generating a signal to realize the function. Alternatively, the second button module 22 can also be a solid button, and when the user presses the second button module 22, the second button module 22 will not move relative to the second shell 12, and the second button module 22 remains fixed, but at this time, the second pressing signal can still be generated by other methods such as pressure and other parameters. In other words, in addition to causing the second button module 22 to produce actual movement, the corresponding function can also be realized by touch (such as single touch, double touch, sliding touch, etc.).

[0064] The second pressing instruction includes but is not limited to quick capture, one-button mute, etc. For example, when the user presses the second button module 22 with his finger, quick capture can be achieved to improve the efficiency of taking pictures. Of course, the second pressing instruction can also include power switch, volume increase and decrease, screen off, etc. When the second button module 22 is touched by the user's finger, a touch signal can be generated, and the touch signal can be transmitted to the processor 50. The processor 50 can execute touch instructions according to the touch signal. The touch instructions include but are not limited to volume adjustment, brightness adjustment, page turning in large-screen office scenes, mouse, etc. For example, the user touches the second pressing module to control the up and down movement of the cursor on the flexible screen 41 and / or the secondary screen.

[0065] For the second press command and touch command, in addition to the above functions, other functions can be realized. For example, double touch can directly access smart functions and applications, including smart screen recognition, long press to wake up smart assistant and other diversified uses. It can also directly open commonly used applications such as WeChat, Wallet, Baidu Maps, as well as in-application functions such as scanning and payment code, greatly improving the efficiency of using the machine.

[0066] For example, the double-touch operation of the second button module 22 is set to smart screen recognition. When the user sees the item he wants to buy, or needs to extract or translate the text on the screen, the double-touch fingerprint key can open the smart screen recognition with one click, and can easily complete operations such as shopping, copying or translating text. The user can also set the double-touch operation to open the payment code, so that the user can pay one step faster when shopping. Or it can be set to open the camera. Whenever you see a beautiful view or a perfect moment, you can directly enter the shooting interface by double-touch to capture it, avoiding missing the fleeting beauty.

[0067] Alternatively, the second press command and touch command can also realize quick opening of voice memos, timers, flashlights, etc.; quick opening of the phone interface, quick unlocking of the vehicle (some car-machine interconnection functions), etc.; quick opening of various chat applications, payment applications, map applications, game applications, etc.

[0068] Optionally, the user may customize and adjust the functions that can be implemented by the second pressing instruction and the touch instruction.

[0069] It is worth noting that these two solutions do not affect each other. The user's finger can lightly touch the second key module 22, and only a touch signal will be generated, and no second pressing signal will be generated. Only when the user's finger presses the second key module 22 hard, will the touch signal and the second pressing signal be generated at the same time.

[0070] In addition, the abutment, touch, and touch control mentioned in this embodiment and the above embodiments may not only refer to the user's finger being statically placed on the key module, but also the user's finger being placed on the key module and sliding, rotating, and other movements on the key module may be understood as the user's finger touching the key module. Touch refers to the force when the finger contacts the key module, and does not limit the movement relationship between the finger and the key module.

[0071] In summary, in this embodiment, when the electronic device 1 is in the unfolded state, the second button module 22 can be used to add multiple functions, and even various functions can be customized, thereby increasing the convenience and playability of operation when the large screen is unfolded, and enriching the experience of multimedia scenes and office scenes.

[0072] In this embodiment, the second button module 22 satisfies at least one of the following conditions: when the second button module 22 is touched or pressed once within a preset period of time, the processor 50 is used to open the first application. And / or, when the second button module 22 is touched or pressed multiple times within a preset period of time, the processor 50 is used to open the second application. And / or, when the second button module 22 is touched or pressed for a preset time, the processor 50 is used to open the third application.

[0073] From the above content, it can be known that when the user presses the second button module 22 or touches the second button module 22, the second pressing instruction and the touch instruction can be executed respectively, and the second pressing instruction and the touch instruction can realize the above-mentioned functions. The second button module 22 can also customize the quick opening of certain apps. Specifically, in one embodiment, when the user touches or presses the second button module 22 once within a preset time period, the processor 50 can open the first application according to the second pressing instruction or the touch instruction. For example, WeChat can be opened when the second button module 22 is touched once.

[0074] In another embodiment, when the user touches or presses the second button module 22 multiple times within a preset period of time, the processor 50 can open the second application according to the second pressing instruction or touch instruction, where multiple times refers to two times or more. For example, Alipay can be opened when the second button module 22 is touched twice.

[0075] In another embodiment, when the user continuously touches or presses the second button module 22 for a preset time, the processor 50 can open the third application according to the second pressing instruction or touch instruction. For example, the camera can be opened when the second button module 22 is touched for a long time.

[0076] In summary, users can achieve different functions through different operation modes, for example, when the user single-touches, one function can be achieved, when the user double-touches or triple-touches, another function can be achieved, and long-pressing can achieve another function. It is worth noting that this embodiment can only meet one of the above three embodiments, or only meet two of the above three embodiments, or meet all three embodiments at the same time.

[0077] In this embodiment, the electronic device 1 further includes a posture sensor for detecting the posture of the electronic device 1 . When the second button module 22 is touched or pressed, the processor 50 is further used to open a fourth application according to the posture of the electronic device 1 .

[0078] In addition to the information generated when the second button module 22 is touched or pressed, a posture sensor, such as a gyroscope, can also be used. The posture sensor can detect the posture of the electronic device 1 at this time. Specifically, the posture sensor can detect whether the electronic device 1 is placed horizontally or vertically. Even when the electronic device 1 is placed horizontally, whether the flexible screen 41 is facing up or down.

[0079] When the second button module 22 is touched or pressed, the processor 50 can also synchronously open the fourth application according to the posture of the electronic device 1 at this time, further improving operability and increasing the diversity of application scenarios. For example, when the flexible screen 41 is facing upward, pressing the second button module 22 can open the video application, and when the flexible screen 41 is facing downward, pressing the second button module 22 can open the audio application.

[0080] Optionally, the specific applications among the first application, the second application, the third application, and the fourth application may be the same as or different from each other.

[0081] In this embodiment, when the processor 50 opens an application and the second button module 22 is slid and touched, the processor 50 is also used to execute a slid touch instruction. After the processor 50 opens various applications (such as the first application, the second application, the third application, or the fourth application) through the above-mentioned various methods, the user can also slid and touch the second button module 22 to further implement various slid touch instructions. For example, the flashlight application can be opened by touching or pressing the second button module 22, and then the flashlight brightness can be adjusted by slid and touching the second button module 22, which can further improve operability and improve user experience.

[0082] In this embodiment, when the electronic device 1 is in the unfolded state and when the second button module 22 is touched, the processor 50 is not used to execute the fingerprint instruction.

[0083] As can be seen from the above, when the electronic device 1 is in the folded state, the second button module 22 is also used to identify the user's fingerprint. At this time, when the user's finger touches the second button module 22, a fingerprint signal can also be generated, and the fingerprint signal is transmitted to the processor 50. The processor 50 can execute fingerprint instructions according to the fingerprint signal, and the fingerprint instructions include but are not limited to screen unlocking, application software login, payment, etc. However, when the electronic device 1 is in the unfolded state, this embodiment can make the processor 50 not be used to execute fingerprint instructions when the second button module 22 is touched. In other words, when the second button module 22 is touched, a fingerprint signal and a touch signal can be generated, but this embodiment can make the processor 50 execute different instructions when the electronic device 1 is in different states. Specifically, when the electronic device 1 is in the unfolded state, the processor 50 can execute the touch instruction according to the touch signal. Although the processor 50 can also receive the fingerprint signal, the processor 50 does not execute the fingerprint instruction at this time to avoid misjudgment due to the small fingerprint recognition area.

[0084] In summary, this embodiment can further improve the fingerprint recognition accuracy when the electronic device 1 is in the state of launching and shielding the fingerprint recognition function.

[0085] In this embodiment, when the electronic device 1 is in the folded state, and when the second button module 22 is touched, the processor 50 is not used to execute the touch command, and the processor 50 is used to execute the fingerprint command. From the above content, it can be seen that when the second button module 22 is touched, a fingerprint signal and a touch signal can be formed, but when the electronic device 1 is in the folded state, the processor 50 can execute the fingerprint command according to the fingerprint signal. Although the processor 50 can also receive the touch signal, the processor 50 does not execute the touch command at this time to avoid the user from causing erroneous operation when abutting or contacting the second button module 22. For example, the user wants to unlock by fingerprint recognition, and the fingerprint of the user's finger abuts the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 at the same time, but the processor 50 executes the volume adjustment function, or executes the volume adjustment function and the unlocking function at the same time.

[0086] In this embodiment, when the electronic device 1 is in the unfolded state, and when the second button module 22 is touched, the processor 50 is also used to execute the fingerprint instruction. When the first fingerprint of the user abuts the first button module 21, and the second fingerprint of the user abuts the second button module 22, the processor 50 executes the fingerprint instruction according to the first fingerprint information and the second fingerprint information of the user. Alternatively, when the fingerprint of the user abuts the second button module 22, the processor 50 executes the fingerprint instruction according to the information when the second button module 22 is pressed or touched, and the fingerprint information.

[0087] Different from the previous embodiment, when the electronic device 1 is in the unfolded state and when the second button module 22 is touched, the processor 50 can also execute the fingerprint command according to the fingerprint signal. In other words, this embodiment does not shield the fingerprint recognition function of the electronic device 1 when it is in the unfolded state. At this time, both the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 can execute the fingerprint command, but the difference is that this embodiment requires that when the user's first fingerprint abuts the first button module 21 and the user's second fingerprint abuts the second button module 22, the processor 50 executes the fingerprint command according to the first fingerprint information and the second fingerprint information at the same time.

[0088] In other words, although both button modules can execute fingerprint commands in the expanded state, the processor 50 is not used to execute fingerprint commands when the fingerprint of one finger of the user touches the first button module 21 or the second button module 22. Instead, the fingerprints of two different fingers of the user need to touch the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 respectively before the fingerprint command can be executed according to the two fingerprint information.

[0089] Optionally, the fingerprints of the two fingers of the user can be fingerprints of fingers of different hands respectively. For example, the index finger of the user's right hand abuts on the first button module 21, and the index finger of the left hand abuts on the second button module 22. At this time, the first button module 21 can form the first fingerprint information of the right index finger, and the second button module 22 can form the second fingerprint information of the left index finger. The processor 50 can then execute fingerprint instructions according to the fingerprints of the two fingers. At this time, it can be more suitable for users to pick up a large-screen mobile phone with both hands. The index fingers of the left and right hands can abut on the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 at the same time, reducing the difficulty of fingerprint recognition and improving user experience.

[0090] In summary, although the fingerprint recognition area of ​​a button module is small and prone to misjudgment, the present embodiment collects the fingerprints of two fingers, and then the processor 50 makes a comprehensive judgment to execute the fingerprint instruction, which can further improve the fingerprint recognition accuracy. Therefore, the present application either shields the fingerprint recognition function of the second button module 22 in the unfolded state, or makes the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 cooperate with each other to improve the fingerprint recognition accuracy.

[0091] In another embodiment, a new unlocking solution is provided. When the user's fingerprint abuts the second button module 22, the processor 50 can execute the fingerprint command according to the fingerprint information, and can also execute the fingerprint command according to the pressing information or touch information when the user presses or touches the second button module 22. For example, the user must double-touch the fingerprint information processor 50 to execute the fingerprint command, which can further avoid the false triggering of the fingerprint command, and the interaction method brought is simpler and faster.

[0092] In this embodiment, when the electronic device 1 is in the folded state and when the second button module 22 is pressed, the processor 50 is not used to execute the second press instruction; or, the processor 50 is not used to execute the second press instruction, and the processor 50 is used to execute the first press instruction.

[0093] From the above content, it can be known that when the electronic device 1 is in the unfolded state, when the second button module 22 is pressed by the user's finger, a second pressing signal can be generated, and the second pressing signal can be transmitted to the processor 50 through the flexible circuit board, and the processor 50 can execute the second pressing instruction according to the second pressing signal. The second pressing instruction includes but is not limited to quick capture, one-key mute, etc. For example, when the user's finger presses the second button module 22, quick capture can be achieved to improve the efficiency of taking pictures. Of course, the second pressing instruction can also include power switch, volume increase and decrease, screen off, etc.

[0094] However, when the electronic device 1 is in a folded state, although the user's finger pressing the second button module 22 will also generate a second pressing signal, the processor 50 will not execute the second pressing instruction. At this time, since the user's finger is larger, when pressing the first button module 21, the second button module 22 will be pressed at the same time. However, at this time, since the processor 50 will only execute the first pressing instruction, the processor 50 will not execute the second pressing instruction, thereby avoiding misoperation.

[0095] Alternatively, when the electronic device 1 is in a folded state, when the user's fingers press the first button module 21 and the second button module 22 at the same time, the processor 50 may not execute the second press instruction when receiving the second press signal, but instead execute the first press instruction, which not only avoids misoperation but also facilitates the execution of the first press instruction.

[0096] In the description of the present application, it is necessary to understand that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0097] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0098] 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 connected, detachably connected, or integrated. It can be mechanically connected or electrically connected. It can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0099] The above describes the contents provided by the implementation methods of the present application in detail, and describes and illustrates the principles and implementation methods of the present application. These descriptions are only used to help understand the method and its core ideas of the present application. However, the contents of this specification should not be construed as limiting the present application, and those skilled in the art may make various changes and modifications to the present application without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. These modifications and variations of the present application fall within the scope of the claims of the present application and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that: The electronic device comprises a first housing, a second housing, a first button module, and a second button module, wherein the first button module is arranged on a side of the first housing and is used to identify a user's fingerprint, and the second button module is arranged on a side of the second housing; Among them, when the electronic device is in a folded state, the first button module and the second button module are close to each other and arranged closely, so that the user's fingerprint can abut the first button module and the second button module at the same time, and the second button module is also used to identify the user's fingerprint.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The first button module and the second button module are arranged on the side of the same side of the first shell and the second shell; or, when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the first button module is arranged on the side of the first shell away from the second shell, and the second button module is arranged on the side of the second shell away from the first shell.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The electronic device further includes a flexible screen, which is disposed on the top surface of the first housing and the top surface of the second housing, the first button module is disposed on an end of a side surface of the first housing away from the flexible screen, and the second button module is disposed on an end of a side surface of the second housing away from the flexible screen; Among them, when the electronic device is in an outwardly folded state, the flexible screen is exposed and the first shell abuts against the second shell, and the first button module and the second button module are close to each other and are arranged closely.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The electronic device further comprises a flexible screen and a secondary screen, wherein the flexible screen is arranged on the top surface of the first shell and the top surface of the second shell, the secondary screen is arranged on the bottom surface of the first shell, the first button module is arranged on the side of the first shell close to one end of the flexible screen, and the second button module is arranged on the side of the second shell close to one end of the flexible screen; Among them, when the electronic device is in an inwardly folded state, the first shell abuts against the second shell and hides the flexible screen and exposes the auxiliary screen, and the first button module and the second button module are close to each other and are arranged closely.

5. The electronic device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: When the electronic device is in the folded state, an edge of the first button module is connected to an edge of the second button module.

6. The electronic device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: When the electronic device is in the folded state, at least a portion of the first button module corresponds to the second button module.

7. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The electronic device also includes a processor, which is disposed in at least one of the first shell and the second shell. The first button module and the second button module are both electrically connected to the processor. When the first button module is pressed, the processor is used to execute a first pressing instruction, and when the first button module is touched, the processor is used to execute a fingerprint instruction.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that: When the electronic device is in the unfolded state and when the second button module is pressed, the processor is used to execute a second pressing instruction, and when the second button module is touched, the processor is used to execute a touch instruction.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second button module satisfies at least one of the following conditions: When the second button module is touched or pressed once within a preset time period, the processor is used to open the first application; When the second button module is touched or pressed multiple times within a preset time period, the processor is used to open a second application; When the second button module is touched or pressed for a preset time period, the processor is used to open a third application.

10. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The electronic device further includes a posture sensor, which is used to detect the posture of the electronic device. When the second button module is touched or pressed, the processor is further used to open a fourth application according to the posture of the electronic device.

11. The electronic device according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that: When the processor opens the application and the second button module is touched by sliding, the processor is further configured to execute a sliding touch instruction.

12. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that: When the electronic device is in the unfolded state and when the second button module is touched, the processor is not used to execute the fingerprint instruction.

13. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that: When the electronic device is in the unfolded state and when the second button module is touched, the processor is also used to execute the fingerprint instruction; Among them, when the user's first fingerprint abuts the first button module and the user's second fingerprint abuts the second button module, the processor executes the fingerprint instruction according to the user's first fingerprint information and the second fingerprint information; or, when the user's fingerprint abuts the second button module, the processor executes the fingerprint instruction according to the information when the second button module is pressed or touched, and the fingerprint information.

14. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that: When the electronic device is in the folded state and when the second button module is touched, the processor is not used to execute the touch instruction, and the processor is used to execute the fingerprint instruction.

15. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that: When the electronic device is in the folded state and when the second button module is pressed, the processor is not used to execute the second press instruction; or, the processor is not used to execute the second press instruction, and the processor is used to execute the first press instruction.

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