Input device and electronic device

Abstract

The invention provides an input device and an electronic device, the input device comprises an input module and a health monitoring module, the health monitoring module is arranged on the input module, the health monitoring module is used for collecting physiological data of a target object, and the physiological data is used for determining the health condition of the target object. The input module and the health monitoring module can operate independently, so that when the health monitoring module collects the physiological data of the target object, the input module does not need to be in a working state, and the health monitoring efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of computers, and in particular to an input device and an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] As people's health awareness increases, more and more people want to monitor their health status at any time. And due to the widespread application of computer equipment, health monitoring functions are constantly integrated into computer equipment.

[0003] Currently, bioimpedance can be used to monitor vital signs through touch screens. Since multiple electrodes are integrated in a specific area of ​​the touch screen, when the user's fingers touch the screen, the touch control circuit activates the electrodes, sends a weak current to the user's fingers through these electrodes, and measures the impedance value after the current passes through the biological tissue. The impedance value is analyzed to extract vital signs information, such as heart rate, respiratory rate, body fat percentage, etc.

[0004] However, this method requires the touch screen to be in working condition to activate the electrodes. If the touch screen fails, the monitoring function will also fail. Summary of the invention

[0005] The present application provides an input device and an electronic device for improving the efficiency of health monitoring.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present application provides an input device, comprising an input module and a health monitoring module, wherein the health monitoring module is disposed on the input module;

[0007] The health monitoring module is used to collect physiological data of the target object, and the physiological data is used to determine the health status of the target object.

[0008] In some embodiments, the input module includes at least one of the following: a touchpad, a touch screen, a keyboard, and a mouse.

[0009] In some embodiments, the health monitoring module includes: a light sensing unit;

[0010] The light sensing unit is used to emit target light of a specified wavelength and detect reflected light and / or transmitted light of the target light, and the reflected light and / or transmitted light are used to determine the physiological data.

[0011] In some embodiments, the input module is provided with an opening, and the health monitoring module is embedded in the opening so that the light sensing unit works through the opening.

[0012] In some embodiments, the light sensing unit of the health monitoring module protrudes from the surface of the input module.

[0013] In some embodiments, a light-transmitting area is disposed on the surface of the input module, and the health monitoring module is disposed in contact with the light-transmitting area so that the light sensing unit works through the light-transmitting area.

[0014] In some embodiments, the light sensing unit is used to emit a target light of a specified wavelength when a physiological data collection trigger condition is met, and to detect reflected light and / or transmitted light of the target light.

[0015] In some embodiments, the physiological data collection trigger condition includes: the target object blocks the light sensing unit for a predetermined period of time.

[0016] In some embodiments, the health monitoring module further includes: a data processing unit; the data processing unit is connected to the light sensing unit;

[0017] The data processing unit is used to determine the physiological data of the target object according to the reflected light and / or transmitted light detected by the light sensing unit based on the target light.

[0018] In some embodiments, the data processing unit is also used to output a prompt message when the physiological data of the target object cannot be determined based on the reflected light and / or transmitted light returned by the target light emitted by the photosensitive unit, or when the determined physiological data of the target object exceeds a preset range, and the prompt message is used to prompt the correct detection method.

[0019] In some embodiments, the health monitoring module is communicatively connected to a processing unit of an electronic device to which the input device belongs;

[0020] The data processing unit is further used to send the physiological data to the processing unit;

[0021] The processing unit is used to process the physiological data.

[0022] In some embodiments, the health monitoring module is communicatively connected to a processing unit of an electronic device to which the input device belongs;

[0023] The light sensing unit is further used to send the reflected light and / or the transmitted light based on the target light detection to the processing unit;

[0024] The processing unit is used to determine the physiological data of the target object according to the reflected light and / or the transmitted light detected by the light sensing unit based on the target light.

[0025] In some embodiments, the processing unit is further used to process the physiological data.

[0026] In some embodiments, the processing unit is specifically configured to perform at least one of the following operations:

[0027] Output the physiological data, store the physiological data, perform health analysis on the target object based on the physiological data and output health advice.

[0028] In some embodiments, the health monitoring module is communicatively connected to the processing unit via a communication connection line between the input module and the processing unit.

[0029] In a second aspect, the present application provides an electronic device, which includes a processing unit and the input device described above.

[0030] In some embodiments, it also includes: an output device; the output device is used to output the physiological data.

[0031] The input device and electronic device provided by the present application include an input module and a health monitoring module, wherein the health monitoring module is arranged on the input module, and the health monitoring module is used to collect physiological data of a target object, and the physiological data is used to determine the health status of the target object. The input module and the health monitoring module can operate independently of each other, so when the health monitoring module collects the physiological data of the target object, the input module does not need to be in a working state, thereby improving the efficiency of health monitoring. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present application or the prior art, a brief introduction will be given below to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0033] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an input device provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a touch panel provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 3 A front view and a top view of a touch panel provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of another touch panel provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 5 A front view and a top view of another touch panel provided in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions in this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0039] As described in the background technology, health monitoring functions are continuously integrated into computer devices. Currently, bioimpedance can be used to monitor vital signs via a touch screen, but this method requires the touch screen to be in working state, the monitoring efficiency is low, and the measurement requires a high degree of fit, and is easily affected by factors such as skin resistance and body fluid distribution, resulting in low measurement accuracy.

[0040] In response to the above problems, this application proposes an input device, in which a health monitoring module is set on the input module. The input module and the health monitoring module operate independently of each other, so that the input module does not need to be in a working state, and the monitoring efficiency is high. In addition, the fit requirement during measurement is low, and the measurement accuracy is high.

[0041] The technical solution of the present application is described in detail with specific embodiments below. The following specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described in detail in some embodiments.

[0042] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an input device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 1 As shown, the input device of this embodiment may include:

[0043] An input module 10 and a health monitoring module 2, wherein the health monitoring module 2 is arranged on the input module 10;

[0044] The health monitoring module 2 is used to collect physiological data of the target object, and the physiological data is used to determine the health status of the target object.

[0045] In an embodiment of the present application, a health monitoring module is set on the input module, and the input module and the health monitoring module operate independently of each other, that is, the function of the input module and the function of the health monitoring module are independent of each other. Therefore, when the health monitoring module collects the physiological data of the target object, the input module does not need to be in a working state, thereby improving the monitoring efficiency.

[0046] For example, the target object may include a user, and may also include other organisms used for health monitoring, such as animals.

[0047] Physiological data may include heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, body temperature, respiratory rate, etc. Accordingly, heart rate can be used to determine the health of the heart, and an abnormal heart rate (too fast or too slow) may indicate heart disease or other health problems; blood pressure can be used to determine many aspects of health, and abnormal blood pressure (too high or too low) may indicate serious health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, etc.; blood oxygen saturation can be used to determine the health of the respiratory and circulatory systems, and low blood oxygen saturation may indicate respiratory disease or heart problems. Body temperature can be used to determine infection, inflammation or other health problems, such as a temperature higher than normal body temperature (e.g., 37.2°C) indicates a fever; respiratory rate can be used to determine the health of the respiratory system and heart, and an abnormal respiratory rate may indicate respiratory disease or heart problems.

[0048] In some embodiments, the input module may include at least one of the following: a touch pad, a touch screen, a keyboard, and a mouse. When the target object uses the input module such as the touch pad, the touch screen, the keyboard, and the mouse, the health monitoring module can monitor the health status of the target object in real time, and the health monitoring module is set on the input module without the need for additional equipment or accessories, thereby improving the convenience of use.

[0049] In some examples, the health monitoring module includes a light sensing unit, which is used to emit a target light of a specified wavelength, and detect reflected light and / or transmitted light of the target light, and the reflected light and / or transmitted light are used to determine physiological data. The light sensing unit can accurately measure changes in light of a specific wavelength, improve the accuracy and sensitivity of the measurement, and can perform surface measurements through the skin to reduce the discomfort of the target object.

[0050] For example, when the heart beats, blood flow causes changes in blood volume under the skin, causing absorption and reflection of light. The photosensitive unit emits green light or infrared light to the skin surface and detects changes in light reflection intensity caused by blood flow. The frequency of the heartbeat can be calculated through changes in light reflection intensity, thereby obtaining the heart rate. Alternatively, the photosensitive unit emits green light or infrared light through the fingers or earlobes, detects changes in light transmission intensity caused by blood flow, and the frequency of the heartbeat can be calculated through changes in light transmission intensity, thereby obtaining the heart rate.

[0051] Blood oxygen saturation measurement is based on the difference in absorption of different wavelengths by oxygenated hemoglobin and reduced hemoglobin in the blood. The photosensitive unit emits red light and infrared light to the skin surface and detects changes in the intensity of the reflected light. The absorption ratio of red light and infrared light can be obtained through the changes in the intensity of red light and infrared light. The blood oxygen saturation can be calculated by comparing the absorption ratio of red light and infrared light.

[0052] Breathing causes changes in the volume of the chest and abdominal cavities, affecting blood flow and light reflection effects on the skin surface, thereby generating low-frequency fluctuations in the photoplethysmography (PPG) signal. The photosensitive unit emits infrared or infrared light to the skin, detects changes in the intensity of reflected or transmitted light, filters the collected reflected or transmitted light, separates the low-frequency components, and extracts breathing-related features from the low-frequency components, such as periodic changes in fluctuations. The breathing frequency is calculated through the period of low-frequency fluctuations.

[0053] For example, the light sensing unit may include a light source and a light sensor, wherein the light source is used to emit target light of a specified wavelength, and the light sensor is used to detect reflected light and / or transmitted light of the target light.

[0054] For another example, the light sensing unit may detect infrared radiation emitted by the target object to measure the body temperature of the target object. For example, the light sensing unit may include an infrared sensor, and the infrared sensor may detect infrared radiation emitted by the object.

[0055] In some examples, the health monitoring module can be set on the input module in an embedded manner. Embedded means opening a hole on the input module and directly embedding the health monitoring module into the opening of the input module. That is, the input module is provided with an opening, and the health monitoring module is embedded in the opening so that the light sensing unit works through the opening. In this way, the health monitoring module is set on the input module, and no additional external equipment and accessories are required, which reduces production costs. The size and position of the opening can be determined according to actual conditions to ensure that it does not affect the use of the input module.

[0056] In practical applications, openings may be provided on the surface (including the upper surface or the lower surface) of input modules such as touch pads, touch screens, keyboards, and mice, such as the upper left corner, upper right corner, lower left corner, or lower right corner of the upper surface. Openings may also be provided on the side (including the left side or the right side) of keyboards and mice, thereby reducing the impact on users' use of the input modules.

[0057] For example, the opening may pass through the input module or may not pass through the input module.

[0058] As an implementation method, the light sensing unit of the health monitoring module protrudes from the surface of the input module, so that the user can more intuitively determine the position of the health monitoring module, which is convenient for the user to trigger and use.

[0059] For example, the input module is a touch pad, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a touch panel is shown. Figure 3The front view and top view of the touch panel are shown. A health monitoring module 2 is arranged on the touch panel 1 . The light sensing unit of the health monitoring module 2 protrudes from the surface of the touch panel 1 , so that the user can intuitively determine the position of the health monitoring module 2 .

[0060] For another example, when the input module is a keyboard and the health monitoring module is located on the upper surface of the keyboard, the light sensing unit may protrude from the surface corresponding to the key, or from the surface at a non-key position. When the health monitoring module is located on the lower surface of the keyboard, the light sensing unit may protrude from the lower surface of the keyboard. When the health monitoring module is located on the side of the keyboard, the light sensing unit may protrude from the side of the keyboard.

[0061] For another example, when the input module is a mouse and the health monitoring module is located on the upper surface of the mouse, the light sensing unit may protrude from the surface corresponding to the button or the surface of the pulley. When the health monitoring module is located on the lower surface of the mouse, the light sensing unit may protrude from the lower surface of the mouse. When the health monitoring module is located on the side of the mouse, the light sensing unit may protrude from the side of the mouse.

[0062] In other examples, the health monitoring module can be set on the input module in a downward fitting manner, in which a light-transmitting area is left on the input module and the health monitoring module is fitted on the light-transmitting area. This health monitoring module can directly respond to the operation of the target object through the light-transmitting area on the input module. That is, a light-transmitting area is provided on the surface of the input module, and the health monitoring module is located in the input module and fitted with the light-transmitting area so that the light-sensing unit works through the light-transmitting area. This method does not affect the flatness of the input module, and is compatible with the health monitoring module while retaining the complete appearance of the input module and without changing the usage habits of the target object. The size and position of the light-transmitting area can be determined according to actual conditions to ensure that the use of the input module is not affected.

[0063] In actual applications, a light-transmitting area can be set on the surface (including the upper surface or the lower surface) of the input modules such as the touchpad, touch screen, keyboard, and mouse, such as the upper left corner, upper right corner, lower left corner, or lower right corner of the upper surface. A light-transmitting area can also be set on the side (including the left side or the right side) of the keyboard and mouse. This can reduce the impact on the user's use of the input module.

[0064] As an implementation method, the light-transmitting area can extend from the upper surface of the input module to the lower surface of the input module, running through the entire input module, that is, the thickness of the light-transmitting area is consistent with the thickness of the input module. Accordingly, the health monitoring module can be located on the lower surface of the input module and fit the light-transmitting area. In other examples, the health monitoring module can also be located on the upper surface of the input module and fit the light-transmitting area.

[0065] For example, the input module is a touch panel, and the light-transmitting area 20 extends from the upper surface of the touch panel to the lower surface of the touch panel, penetrating the touch panel. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a touch panel is shown. Figure 5 The front view and top view of the touch panel are shown, and the health monitoring module 2 is arranged on the lower surface of the touch panel 1 in contact with the light-transmitting area 20 .

[0066] For another example, the input module is a keyboard, and the light-transmitting area can be set in the non-button area of ​​the keyboard and extend from the upper surface to the lower surface of the keyboard. It can be understood that the upper surface of the keyboard here is the surface of the non-button area.

[0067] As another implementation, the light-transmitting area can extend from the upper surface of the input module to the inside of the input module, or from the lower surface of the input module to the inside of the input module, in which case the light-transmitting area does not penetrate the input module. Accordingly, the health monitoring module can be located inside the input module and fit the light-transmitting area.

[0068] For example, if the input module is a touchpad, the light-transmitting area may extend from the upper surface of the touchpad to the inside of the touchpad, or from the lower surface of the touchpad to the inside of the touchpad. If the input module is a keyboard, the light-transmitting area may extend from the upper surface of the keyboard to the inside of the keyboard, or from the lower surface of the keyboard to the inside of the keyboard, or from the side of the keyboard to the inside of the keyboard. If the input module is a mouse, the light-transmitting area may extend from the side of the mouse to the inside of the mouse. This arrangement can reduce the impact on the input module itself.

[0069] In some examples, the photosensitive unit is used to emit target light of a specified wavelength when the physiological data collection trigger conditions are met, and to detect reflected light and / or transmitted light of the target light, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the photosensitive unit, reducing the collection of invalid data, and improving the accuracy and reliability of the data.

[0070] For example, the triggering condition for physiological data collection includes: the target object blocks the light sensing unit for a preset time, reducing data collection caused by misoperation. The preset time can be determined according to actual conditions, for example, it can be any value between 5s and 15s.

[0071] For example, if the user's finger blocks the light sensing unit for more than 10 seconds, the light sensor can monitor the intensity change for more than 10 seconds, the light sensor can send an instruction to the light source to make the light source emit the target light, and the light sensor can also detect the reflected light and / or transmitted light of the target light.

[0072] In some examples, the health monitoring module also includes a data processing unit, which is connected to the photosensitive unit. The data processing unit is used to determine physiological data corresponding to the target based on the reflected light and / or transmitted light detected by the photosensitive unit based on the target light, thereby determining the health status of the target object.

[0073] For example, the frequency of heartbeats can be calculated by changes in light reflection intensity or light transmission intensity, thereby obtaining the heart rate. The absorption ratio of red light and infrared light can be obtained by changes in the intensity of red light and infrared light, and blood oxygen saturation can be calculated by comparing the absorption ratio of red light and infrared light.

[0074] As an implementation method, considering that the physiological data of the target object may not be accurately collected if the target object is improperly operated, or the incorrect occlusion of other objects may also lead to the collection of the light sensing unit, the data processing unit is also used to output a prompt message when the physiological data of the target object cannot be determined based on the reflected light and / or transmitted light returned by the target light emitted by the light sensing unit, or when the physiological data corresponding to the determined target exceeds a preset range. The prompt message is used to prompt the correct detection method, for example, the prompt message can be output in text or voice. In this way, the physiological data of the target object can be collected more accurately.

[0075] In some examples, the health monitoring module can be communicatively connected to a processing unit of an electronic device to which the input device belongs; the data processing unit is also used to send physiological data to the processing unit; the processing unit is used to process the physiological data, remove the influence of noise, interference or other inaccurate factors, and more accurately determine the health status.

[0076] For example, the processing unit may perform at least one of the following operations: outputting physiological data, storing physiological data, performing health analysis on the target object based on the physiological data, and outputting health recommendations.

[0077] In some examples, the health monitoring module is communicatively connected to a processing unit of an electronic device to which the input device belongs; the light sensing unit is also used to send reflected light and / or transmitted light based on target light detection to the processing unit; the processing unit is used to determine the physiological data of the target object based on the reflected light and / or transmitted light detected by the light sensing unit based on the target light, thereby enabling the collection of physiological data and further determining the health status.

[0078] As an implementation, the processing unit is also used to process the physiological data so that the health status can be determined more accurately.

[0079] For example, the processing unit is specifically used to perform at least one of the following operations: outputting physiological data, storing physiological data, performing health analysis on the target object based on the physiological data and outputting health recommendations.

[0080] As an implementation method, the health monitoring module is connected to the processing unit through a communication connection line between the input module and the processing unit to save the number of communication connection lines. For example, the health monitoring module and the input module share the same bus and are connected to the processing unit by assigning different bus addresses.

[0081] For example, the communication connection line may include a Uart (Universal Asynchronous Receiver) bus, an I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) bus, a BT (Bluetooth) wireless, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) bus, etc. Among them, the universal asynchronous receiver sensor is a commonly used communication interface, and the I2C bus is a protocol bus that allows one master and multiple slaves to communicate.

[0082] It should be noted that in the above example, since the health monitoring module and the input module are independent of each other, when the input module is in a disabled state, the health monitoring module can still collect physiological data.

[0083] The input device provided in the embodiment of the present application is described above. The embodiment of the present application also provides an electronic device, including a processing unit and the above-mentioned input device.

[0084] By way of example, the electronic device may include a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a handheld computer, a tablet computer, etc.

[0085] In some embodiments, the electronic device further includes an output device, and the output device is used to output physiological data so that a user can intuitively obtain health conditions.

[0086] For example, the output device may include a display screen, and the display screen is used to display the physiological data.

[0087] In some examples, the processing unit can perform data analysis and provide health advice based on an algorithm on a preset application. The processing unit can also display physiological data on a display screen through a preset application.

[0088] In other examples, the preset application can also set the health monitoring module to be on or off to increase flexibility.

[0089] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, a person of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the technical solutions described in the above embodiments can still be modified, or some or all of the technical features can be replaced by equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. An input device, characterized in that: The input device comprises: An input module and a health monitoring module, wherein the health monitoring module is arranged on the input module; The health monitoring module is used to collect physiological data of the target object, and the physiological data is used to determine the health status of the target object.

2. The input device according to claim 1, characterized in that The input module includes at least one of the following: a touch pad, a touch screen, a keyboard, and a mouse.

3. The input device according to claim 2, characterized in that The health monitoring module includes: a light sensing unit; The light sensing unit is used to emit target light of a specified wavelength and detect reflected light and / or transmitted light of the target light, and the reflected light and / or transmitted light are used to determine the physiological data.

4. The input device according to claim 3, characterized in that The input module is provided with an opening, and the health monitoring module is embedded in the opening so that the light sensing unit works through the opening.

5. The input device according to claim 4, characterized in that The light sensing unit of the health monitoring module protrudes from the surface of the input module.

6. The input device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A light-transmitting area is arranged on the surface of the input module, and the health monitoring module is arranged to fit the light-transmitting area so that the light sensing unit can work through the light-transmitting area.

7. The input device according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that: The light sensing unit is used to emit a target light of a specified wavelength when a trigger condition for collecting physiological data is met, and to detect reflected light and / or transmitted light of the target light.

8. The input device according to claim 7, characterized in that The physiological data collection triggering condition includes: the target object blocks the light sensing unit for a period of time that reaches a preset period of time.

9. The input device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The health monitoring module further includes: a data processing unit; the data processing unit is connected to the light sensing unit; The data processing unit is used to determine the physiological data of the target object according to the reflected light and / or transmitted light detected by the light sensing unit based on the target light.

10. The input device according to claim 9, characterized in that The data processing unit is also used to output a prompt message when the physiological data of the target object cannot be determined based on the reflected light and / or transmitted light returned by the target light emitted by the photosensitive unit, or when the determined physiological data of the target object exceeds a preset range, and the prompt message is used to prompt the correct detection method.

11. The input device according to claim 9, characterized in that The health monitoring module is communicatively connected to a processing unit of an electronic device to which the input device belongs; The data processing unit is further used to send the physiological data to the processing unit; The processing unit is used to process the physiological data.

12. The input device according to claim 3, characterized in that The health monitoring module is communicatively connected to a processing unit of an electronic device to which the input device belongs; The light sensing unit is further used to send the reflected light and / or the transmitted light based on the target light detection to the processing unit; The processing unit is used to determine the physiological data of the target object according to the reflected light and / or the transmitted light detected by the light sensing unit based on the target light.

13. The input device according to claim 12, characterized in that The processing unit is also used to process the physiological data.

14. The input device according to claim 11 or 13, characterized in that: The processing unit is specifically configured to perform at least one of the following operations: Output the physiological data, store the physiological data, perform health analysis on the target object based on the physiological data and output health advice.

15. The input device according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that: The health monitoring module is communicatively connected to the processing unit via a communication connection line between the input module and the processing unit.

16. An electronic device, characterized in that: The electronic device comprises a processing unit and an input device as described in any one of claims 1-15.

17. The electronic device according to claim 16, characterized in that: Also includes: Output device; the output device is used to output the physiological data.

Images