Electronic component with anti-theft mechanism and data anti-theft method of electronic component

Abstract

The invention discloses an electronic assembly with an anti-theft mechanism and a data anti-theft method of the electronic assembly. The electronic assembly with the anti-theft mechanism comprises a shell, a circuit board assembly, at least one triggering piece and an air bag assembly. The circuit board assembly is arranged on the inner wall of the shell, and the at least one trigger piece is arranged on the inner wall of the shell. The air bag assembly is arranged in the shell and comprises at least one air bag, and the at least one air bag abuts against the at least one triggering piece in a normal state. The data anti-theft method of the electronic component comprises the following steps: detecting the volume change of at least one air bag to generate a trigger signal, and responding to the trigger signal to execute a data preservation program.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism and a data anti-theft method for the electronic component, and particularly to an electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism and a data anti-theft method for the electronic component that can use the volume change of an airbag as an unlocking data security program. Background Art

[0002] With the development of intelligent vehicles, a vehicle-mounted host (hereinafter referred to as a car machine) can not only record the instant information of the vehicle, but also control the operation of the vehicle through the car machine. When the car machine is in use, it is connected to the vehicle, and the car machine will only be removed from the vehicle when the car machine needs to update data or be repaired. However, after unauthorized persons obtain the car machine, they may steal or modify the data inside the car machine. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a protection mechanism for the car machine to prevent the internal stored data from flowing into the hands of unauthorized persons. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above existing problems, the present invention provides an electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism and a data anti-theft method for the electronic component, which can automatically execute a data security program to delete data when the electronic component with the anti-theft mechanism is damaged from the outside, so as to prevent the data from being stolen.

[0004] According to some embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism. The electronic component with the anti-theft mechanism includes a housing, a circuit board assembly, at least one trigger member, and an airbag assembly. The housing has a plurality of inner walls. The circuit board assembly is disposed on one of the inner walls of the housing. At least one trigger member is disposed on one of the inner walls of the housing. The airbag assembly is disposed in the housing, and the airbag assembly includes at least one airbag, and at least one airbag presses against at least one trigger member under normal conditions.

[0005] According to other embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism. The electronic component with the anti-theft mechanism includes a housing, a circuit board assembly, a limiting component, at least one airbag, and at least one trigger member. The circuit board assembly is disposed in the housing. The limiting component is disposed in the housing and divides a chamber in the housing, wherein the chamber is smaller than the housing and is in internal and external communication. At least one airbag is disposed in the chamber. At least one trigger member is disposed in the chamber and is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly, and is configured to detect the volume change of the airbag.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a data anti-theft method for an electronic component, including the following steps: detecting a volume change of at least one airbag in the electronic component to generate a trigger signal; and executing a data security program of the electronic component in response to the trigger signal.

[0007] In summary, in some embodiments, the electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism or the data anti-theft method of the electronic component can start the execution of the data preservation program according to the state of the airbag actuation trigger to prevent the leakage of data in the storage module. In some embodiments, the electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism or the data anti-theft method of the electronic component can also use the trigger to detect the volume change of a single or multiple airbags as the basis for releasing the data preservation program. Therefore, it can effectively prevent unauthorized users from forcibly opening the housing and removing the circuit board assembly without being able to avoid the release operation of the data preservation program. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the appearance of an electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0009] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the electronic component with the anti-theft mechanism in the AA direction;

[0010] Figure 3 1 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism according to some other embodiments of the present invention;

[0011] Figure 4A 2 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism according to some other embodiments of the present invention;

[0012] Figure 4B sectional views (III) of electronic components with anti-theft mechanisms according to other embodiments of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 5 4 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism according to some other embodiments of the present invention;

[0014] Figures 6 to 9 The flowchart is a data theft protection method for electronic components according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0015] Explanation of symbols

[0016] 10,20: Electronic components

[0017] 102,202: Shell

[0018] 103,201: Accommodation space

[0019] 104,204: Circuit board assembly

[0020] 105: First Subspace

[0021] 106: Trigger

[0022] 107: Second Subspace

[0023] 108: Airbag assembly

[0024] 110,216: Inner wall

[0025] 110a: Upper wall

[0026] 110b,216a: Lower wall

[0027] 110c: Left wall

[0028] 110d: Right wall

[0029] 112,112a,112b,208: Airbag

[0030] 114,218: Substrate

[0031] 116,220: Storage module

[0032] 118,222: Processing module

[0033] 120: Warning assembly

[0034] 122,122a,122b,230: Gas filling nozzle

[0035] 124: Connecting wire

[0036] 126: Limiting plate

[0037] 205: Base

[0038] 206: Limiting assembly

[0039] 207: Cover plate

[0040] 209: Sealing washer

[0041] 210: Trigger

[0042] 211: Opening

[0043] 212: Chamber

[0044] 213: First fixing part

[0045] 214: Opening hole

[0046] 215: Second fixing part

[0047] 224: Signal wire

[0048] 228: Elastic part

[0049] 600: Data anti-theft method for electronic components

[0050] 602,604,606,608,610,612,614,616,618,620,622: Steps

[0051] AA:Hatch Line

[0052] X,Y,Z: Axis DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] Please also read Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the electronic component 10 includes a housing 102, a circuit board assembly 104, at least one trigger 106, and an airbag assembly 108. The housing 102 has a plurality of inner walls 110. The circuit board assembly 104 is disposed on one of the inner walls 110 of the housing 102. At least one trigger 106 is disposed in the housing 102 and fixed on the inner wall 110 of the housing 102. The airbag assembly 108 is disposed in the housing 102. Here, the airbag assembly 108 includes at least one airbag 112, and the at least one airbag 112 presses against the at least one trigger 106 under normal conditions. Here, "normal conditions" refers to the normal use state of the electronic component 10 after installation, that is, the state during maintenance is not included.

[0054] The housing 102 has a housing space 103 for accommodating a circuit board assembly 104, trigger components 106, and an airbag assembly 108. The anti-theft mechanism including the housing 102, the trigger component 106, and the airbag assembly 108 can protect the data stored in the circuit board assembly 104 from being maliciously stolen. In some embodiments, the housing space 103 can be a closed space under normal conditions. That is, when the housing 102 is in normal use, the circuit board assembly 104 will not be exposed outside the housing 102. When the circuit board assembly 104 needs to be repaired, the user can remove the protection of the electronic component 10 (i.e., the data preservation procedure described later) before taking out the circuit board assembly 104 from the housing 102 for repair, and the data of the circuit board assembly 104 can be read at this time.

[0055] At least one triggering member 106 is fixed on the inner wall 110 of the housing 102, and its setting position is determined based on the arrangement of the circuit board assembly 104 and the airbag 112. For example, the triggering member 106 can be fixed on the inner wall 110 at a position facing the periphery of the circuit board assembly 104 and can be triggered by the airbag 112. This allows the airbag 112 to always trigger the triggering member 106 on the inner wall 110 under normal conditions. In some embodiments, the triggering member 106 can be fixed on the inner wall 110 by means of adhesive, screws, electric welding, structural fixing, etc. However, any connection means that can be used to fix the triggering member 106 on the inner wall 110 can be implemented, and is not limited to the aforementioned connection means.

[0056] The airbag 112 can have an inflated state and a retracted state according to the amount of gas stored inside it. Additionally, when the airbag 112 has a hole due to an external force, at this time, the airbag 112 presents a collapsed state due to gas leakage. Herein, the airbag 112 is normally in an inflated state (i.e., the airbag 112 is filled with gas), so as to press against each trigger 106 and fit against the circuit board assembly 104 and the housing 102. In this way, when the housing 102 is damaged from the outside (the other side of the inner wall 110), because the airbag 112 fits the housing 102 and the circuit board assembly 104, the destroyer must damage the airbag 112 together to take out the circuit board assembly 104.

[0057] In some embodiments, the airbag 112 can be made of an elastic soft material (such as nylon material), so that when the airbag 112 fits against the circuit board assembly 104, the circuit board assembly 104 will not be damaged by the compression of the airbag 112, and the airbag 112 will not be punctured by the circuit board assembly 104 and leak gas. In some embodiments, the total number of airbags 112 of the airbag assembly 108 can be a single one or multiple.

[0058] The circuit board assembly 104 can determine whether the housing 102 has been maliciously damaged by detecting whether the airbag 112 still presses against the trigger 106. When the housing 102 is damaged from the outside (for example, an unauthorized person uses a drill to damage the housing 102), the airbag 112 will be damaged together with the housing 102. Specifically, after the airbag 112 is damaged (for example, the drill creates a hole on the surface of the airbag 112), the airbag 112 will change from an inflated state to a collapsed state and lose the pressing effect on the trigger 106. When any trigger 106 is no longer pressed by the airbag 112 within a period of time, the circuit board assembly 104 can detect the triggering event of the trigger 106 and determine that the electronic component 10 is being maliciously damaged. For example, when any trigger 106 changes from a pressed state to an unpressed state, the circuit board assembly 104 will receive a trigger signal from the trigger 106. In other words, the circuit board assembly 104 can determine the current state of the airbag 112 by detecting whether it receives a trigger signal from the trigger 106, and then know whether the housing 102 has been maliciously damaged.

[0059] In some embodiments, the inner wall 110 can refer to the inner walls 110 of the housing 102 in different directions, and at least one inner wall 110 is provided with at least one trigger 106. As Figure 2 shown, for the convenience of description, when the housing 102 adopts a rectangular housing, the inner wall 110 can define an upper wall 110a, a lower wall 110b, a left wall 110c, a right wall 110d, a front wall and a rear wall according to the direction. Among them, as Figure 2As shown, the upper wall 110a and the lower wall 110b may refer to two inner walls 110 opposite to each other in the Y-axis direction. The left wall 110c and the right wall 110d may refer to two inner walls 110 opposite to each other in the X-axis direction. The front wall and the rear wall may refer to two inner walls 110 opposite to each other in the Z-axis direction. That is to say, the housing 102 is a hollow hexahedron formed by the upper wall 110a, the lower wall 110b, the left wall 110c, the right wall 110d, the front wall and the rear wall with their edges joined. In some embodiments, a trigger 106 may be provided on each of the upper wall 110a, the left wall 110c, the right wall 110d, the rear wall and the front wall. Thus, when the inner wall 110 and the airbag 112 in any direction of the housing 102 are damaged simultaneously, the trigger 106 adjacent to the damaged position of the airbag 112 can be quickly triggered after being separated from the airbag 112.

[0060] In some embodiments, the circuit board assembly 104 is disposed on one side of the inner walls 110 in multiple directions, and there are multiple triggers 106 on the inner wall 110 in the same direction as the circuit board assembly 104 and are disposed on opposite sides of the circuit board assembly 104. For example, as Figure 2 shown, the circuit board assembly 104 is disposed on the lower wall 110b, and a trigger 106 is disposed on each of the two sides of the circuit board assembly 104. When the airbag 112 is in the inflated state, the airbag 112 can cover the surface of the circuit board assembly 104 and extend to the lower wall 110b by virtue of its soft characteristics, and at the same time press against the triggers 106 disposed on the two sides of the circuit board assembly 104. Thus, it is ensured that the trigger 106 is indeed triggered when the circuit board assembly 104 is exposed outside the airbag 112.

[0061] In some embodiments, the circuit board assembly 104 includes a substrate 114, a storage module 116 and a processing module 118. The substrate 114 is disposed on the inner wall 110 of the housing 102. The storage module 116 is disposed on the substrate 114 and is configured to store a piece of data. The processing module 118 is disposed on the substrate 114 and is electrically connected to the storage module 116 and each trigger 106. Among them, the processing module 118 is configured to execute a data preservation program for the data according to the actuation of any trigger 106. In other words, during the implementation process, the processing module 118 will detect the states of the triggers 106 and selectively execute the data preservation program for the data according to the detection results.

[0062] In some embodiments, the substrate 114 can be directly or indirectly fixed to the inner wall 110. For example, the substrate 114 can be fixed to the inner wall 110 by a screw or a fastener (as Figure 2 shown). Thus, it is ensured that when the electronic component 10 is applied to a moving vehicle, after installation, during the driving process of the moving vehicle, the circuit board assembly 104 will still be fixed to the housing 102 to avoid mis-triggering each trigger 106.

[0063] In some embodiments, during implementation, the processing module 118 remains electrically connected to each trigger 106, enabling the processing module 118 to immediately receive a trigger signal sent when any trigger 106 is actuated. Moreover, the processing module 118 can selectively execute a data security program based on the trigger signal. In some embodiments, the trigger 106 sending a trigger signal upon actuation may mean that when the trigger 106 changes from being pressed by the airbag 112 to not being pressed, the trigger 106 generates a trigger signal. In other embodiments, the trigger 106 sending a trigger signal upon actuation may also mean that the trigger 106 outputs a signal at a different level when not being pressed compared to when being pressed.

[0064] In some embodiments, executing the data security program may mean that the processing module 118 directly deletes the data in the storage module 116 upon receiving the trigger signal. In other words, when the electronic component 10 receives a trigger signal from any trigger 106, it can forcibly clear the data in the storage module 116 in response to the received trigger signal to prevent the data in the storage module 116 from being stolen.

[0065] In other embodiments, executing the data security program may also mean that upon receiving the trigger signal, the processing module 118 selectively deletes the data in the storage module 116 based on the judgment parameters of the trigger signals received again within a limited time.

[0066] In other embodiments, the judgment parameter may be the total number of trigger signals from the trigger 106. For example, within the limited time, each trigger 106 detects the volume change of the airbag 112 again and generates a trigger signal for the processing module 118 accordingly, and the processing module 118 counts the total number of trigger signals from the trigger 106 and confirms whether the total number meets the preset parameter. For example, within the limited time, the trigger 106 generates seven trigger signals (i.e., the trigger 106 is pressed by the airbag 112 seven times), and the total number of trigger signals is seven. If the total number of trigger signals meets a preset parameter, the processing module 118 does not delete the data in the storage module 116. Conversely, if the total number of trigger signals does not meet the preset parameter, the processing module 118 forcibly clears the data in the storage module 116.

[0067] In some other embodiments, the judgment parameter may also refer to the number of cycles for the volume of the airbag 112 to go from fully inflated to fully retracted or from fully retracted to fully inflated, that is, the number of times all the trigger members 106 generate trigger signals (hereinafter referred to as the number of cycles). That is to say, the user needs to deflate the airbag 112 within a limited time until it is separated from all the trigger members 106, and then inflate it until it presses against all the trigger members 106, and repeat the inflation and deflation cycles a predetermined number of times (i.e., the number of cycles). Within the limited time, the processing module 118 will detect the trigger signals from the trigger members 106 again to count the number of cycles and confirm whether the number of cycles meets the preset parameter. If the number of cycles meets the preset parameter, the processing module 118 will not delete the data in the storage module 116. On the contrary, if the number of cycles does not meet the preset parameter, the processing module 118 will forcibly clear the data in the storage module 116.

[0068] In some embodiments, the circuit board assembly 104 can be coupled to the trigger member 106 through a signal line (not shown in the figure) to receive the judgment parameter of the trigger signal generated by the trigger member 106 (the judgment parameter can be, for example, a pressure parameter or a distance parameter). Among them, the signal line can be arranged along the inner wall 110 of the housing 102 to prevent the signal line from being squeezed by the inflated airbag 112 and causing a circuit break. The trigger member 106 can also transmit the trigger signal to the circuit board assembly 104 through a wireless transmission method (such as Bluetooth, 2.4G or Wi-Fi technology).

[0069] In yet another embodiment, the electronic component 10 has a plurality of trigger members 106, and the judgment parameter may refer to the order in which these trigger members 106 generate trigger signals (hereinafter referred to as the generation order). If the generation order meets the preset parameter (i.e., the preset generation order), the processing module 118 will not delete the data in the storage module 116. On the contrary, if the generation order does not meet the preset parameter, the processing module 118 will forcibly clear the data in the storage module 116.

[0070] In some embodiments, the electronic component 10 further includes a warning component 120. The warning component 120 is electrically connected to the processing module 118 and generates a warning signal in response to the execution result of the data security program. Specifically, when the housing 102 and the airbag 112 are damaged, and the processing module 118 generates a warning signal after the trigger member 106 is actuated to execute the data security program. And the warning signal can be issued through the warning component 120. Or, it can also be that when the data security program is released, the warning component 120 issues a warning signal to inform that the data security program has been released.

[0071] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2As shown, the warning component 120 is located on an outer wall of the housing 102. The electronic component 10 can, through the warning component 120, warn unauthorized persons who have malicious behavior towards the electronic component 10, or prompt whether the electronic component 10 executes a data security program.

[0072] In some embodiments, the warning component 120 is a buzzer as an example. The buzzer can emit a prompt sound according to a warning signal. In some other embodiments, the warning component 120 is an indicator light group as an example. The indicator light group can emit a prompt light according to a warning signal. In still another embodiment, the warning component 120 is a display screen as an example. The display screen can display a prompt text or a prompt symbol according to a warning signal.

[0073] In some embodiments, the processing module 118 can also deter unauthorized persons by adjusting the prompt sound of the buzzer (such as a sharp alarm sound) or adjusting the prompt light of the indicator light group (such as a flashing light).

[0074] For another example Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the airbag assembly 108 further includes at least one gas injection nozzle 122. Each gas injection nozzle 122 is respectively embedded in the housing 102 and is respectively connected to each airbag 112. In some embodiments, the gas injection nozzle 122 can be a unidirectional gas nozzle or a bidirectional gas nozzle. Taking the unidirectional gas nozzle as an example, gas can be injected into the airbag 112 through the unidirectional gas nozzle, and prevent the gas from flowing back and leaking out through the unidirectional gas nozzle, so that the airbag 112 can maintain an inflated state. Taking the bidirectional gas nozzle as an example, gas can be injected into the airbag 112 through the bidirectional gas nozzle. When gas injection is not continued, the gas in the airbag 112 can flow back and leak out through the bidirectional gas nozzle again, so that the airbag 112 changes from an inflated state to a retracted state.

[0075] For another example Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the electronic component 10 further includes a connection line 124. The connection line 124 penetrates through the housing 102. One end of the connection line 124 is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly 104, and the other end of the connection line 124 is located outside the housing 102. In some embodiments, the other end of the connection line 124 can be coupled to a power source outside the housing 102 (not shown in the figure, such as a power supply or a mains socket) to provide power for the operation of the circuit board assembly 104. In some embodiments, the other end of the connection line 124 can also be coupled to other devices (not shown in the figure, such as electronic devices and / or vehicle electronic systems, etc.) to control the operation of other devices. In some embodiments, the connection line 124 is tightened against the housing 102, so that the housing 102 can maintain a sealed state. In some embodiments, after the connection line 124 loses connection with the power source, the processing module 118 can start to execute a data security program through the backup battery pack on the circuit board assembly 104.

[0076] Please refer to Figure 3 , in some other embodiments, the total number of airbags 112 of the airbag assembly 108 is two, as Figure 3 shown.

[0077] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 shown, a limiting plate 126 may be disposed in the housing 102. The limiting plate 126 is fixed on the inner wall 110 of the housing 102, and the two airbags (112a, 112b) are respectively located on both sides of the limiting plate 126.

[0078] In some embodiments, the limiting plate 126 may be aligned with the circuit board assembly 104 to ensure that the airbags (112a, 112b) located on both sides of the limiting plate 126 can be in contact with the circuit board assembly 104 when in the inflated state. For example, when the circuit board assembly 104 is fixed to the lower wall 110b, the limiting plate 126 may be fixed to one side of the upper wall 110a, the front wall and the rear wall or fixed to the inner wall 110 in more than two of the aforementioned directions, and extend from one side of the upper wall 110a towards the lower wall 110b (as Figure 3 shown). When the circuit board assembly 104 is fixed to the left wall 110c or the right wall 110d, the limiting plate 126 may be fixed to the rear wall and / or the front wall and extend towards the opposite side.

[0079] Again, as Figure 3 shown, in some embodiments, the housing 102 divides the accommodation space 103 into two sub-spaces 105, 107 for respectively arranging the two airbags (112a, 112b) through the limiting plate 126, so as to separate the two airbags (112a, 112b) from interfering with each other (such as squeezing each other). In some embodiments, the housing 102 may divide its accommodation space 103 into a first sub-space 105 and a second sub-space 107 through the limiting plate 126. Among them, the volumes of the first sub-space 105 and the second sub-space 107 may be the same or different. Herein, the volume of each sub-space 105 / 107 may be determined according to the volume of the airbag 112a / 112b in the inflated state provided therein.

[0080] In some embodiments, the circuit board assembly 104 may be located in one of the first sub-space 105 and the second sub-space 107, or a part may be located in the first sub-space 105 and another part may be located in the second sub-space 107.

[0081] Again, as Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, each trigger member 106 is distributed and fixed on each inner wall 110 in the first subspace 105 and the second subspace 107. Thus, during implementation, in the normal state, the two airbags (112a, 112b) are both in the inflated state, and each airbag 112a or 112b presses against each trigger member 106 located in the same subspace (the first subspace 105 or the second subspace 107). In some embodiments, in addition to being disposed on the inner walls 110 in each direction of the housing 102, a part of the trigger members 106 may be fixed on both side surfaces of the limiting plate 126.

[0082] In some embodiments, the gas filling nozzles 122 may be added according to the number of airbags 112. Herein, each airbag 112 is provided with a gas filling nozzle 122 for the user to inflate and deflate each airbag 112. As Figure 3 shown, the airbag assembly 108 further includes two gas filling nozzles 122a, 122b. The two gas filling nozzles 122a, 122b are respectively embedded in the housing 102. Among them, the gas filling nozzle 122a is connected to the airbag 112a, and the gas filling nozzle 122b is connected to the airbag 112b. Gas can be respectively injected into the connected airbags (112a, 112b) through the two gas filling nozzles 122a, 122b.

[0083] In some embodiments, the processing module 118 may determine whether to delete the stored data according to the generation order of the trigger signals generated by the two airbags (112a, 112b) actuating the trigger members 106, so as to implement the execution of the data preservation program. For example, when the processing module 118 starts to count the limited time, the user can inflate or deflate the corresponding airbag 112a or 112b through the corresponding gas filling nozzle 122a or 122b in a specific order, so that the trigger members 106 pressed by the two airbags (112a, 112b) generate trigger signals for the processing module 118 in accordance with the generation order. In other embodiments, the user can adopt a combination of the generation order and the number of inflation and deflation times, so that the trigger members 106 pressed by the two airbags (112a, 112b) generate trigger signals for the processing module 118 in accordance with the generation order, for implementing the execution of the data preservation program. For example: the operations are sequentially inflating and deflating the airbag 112a 2 times, inflating and deflating the airbag 112b 1 time, inflating and deflating the airbag 112a 3 times, and inflating and deflating the airbag 112b 2 times.

[0084] Please also refer to Figure 4A and Figure 4B and Figure 5 , in some embodiments, the combination of the trigger member 106 and the airbag assembly 108 may also be replaced by the combination of a single airbag 208 and a trigger member 210.

[0085] Herein, as Figure 4A , Figure 4B and Figure 5The electronic component 20 shown includes a housing 202, a circuit board assembly 204, a limiting component 206, at least one airbag 208, and a trigger member 210. The circuit board assembly 204 is located within the housing 202. The limiting component 206 is located within the housing 202. Herein, the limiting component 206 divides a chamber 212 within the housing 202, and this chamber 212 is smaller than the housing 202 and is in communication with the outside. In other words, the internal space of the chamber 212 is smaller than a receiving space 201 of the housing 202.

[0086] The airbag 208 is located within the chamber 212. The trigger member 210 is located within the chamber 212 and is electrically connected to a processing module 222 of the circuit board assembly 204 through a signal line 224, and is configured to detect a volume change of the airbag 208, so that the circuit board assembly 204 receives a trigger signal with judgment parameters generated by the trigger member 210 through the signal line 224 (the judgment parameters can be, for example, pressure parameters or distance parameters). In some other embodiments, the trigger member 210 can also transmit the trigger signal to the circuit board assembly 204 through a wireless transmission method.

[0087] In some embodiments, the limiting component 206 can be a container having the chamber 212 and is fixed on an inner wall 110 of the housing 202. In some embodiments, the limiting component 206 can be a plurality of partitions, and these partitions and at least one inner wall 110 of the housing 202 separate a small space (i.e., the chamber 212) from the receiving space 201 of the housing 202.

[0088] Herein, the chamber 212 can be used to limit the volume change direction of the airbag 208 in the inflated state, so that the trigger member 210 can be used to detect the volume change of the airbag 208.

[0089] The housing 202 can be an airtight housing, that is, the accommodating space 201 of the housing 202 is an airtight space. A gas with a preset air pressure is pre-stored in the airbag 208. Therefore, the airbag 208 generates a volume change (expanded state or retracted state) in response to the change in the difference between its internal air pressure and the external air pressure (for example, the air pressure in the chamber 212). In some embodiments, the air pressure inside the airbag 208 is normally greater than or equal to the air pressure outside the airbag 208, and the air pressure outside the airbag 208 is normally less than one standard atmospheric pressure. When the housing 202 is damaged, since the ambient air pressure outside the housing 202 is one standard atmospheric pressure, the air pressure outside the airbag 208 (i.e., the accommodating space 201 of the housing 202) will increase, so that the air pressure inside the airbag 208 will increase accordingly due to the increase in the external pressure, and then the volume of the airbag 208 will shrink. In other embodiments, the air pressure inside the airbag 208 is normally equal to the air pressure outside the airbag 208, and the air pressure outside the airbag 208 is normally greater than one standard atmospheric pressure. When the housing 202 is damaged, since the ambient air pressure outside the housing 202 is one standard atmospheric pressure, the air pressure outside the airbag 208 (i.e., the accommodating space 201 of the housing 202) will decrease, so that the air pressure inside the airbag 208 will decrease accordingly due to the decrease in the external pressure, and then the volume of the airbag 208 will expand.

[0090] When the volume of the airbag 208 changes, the trigger member 210 will correspondingly generate a trigger signal with judgment parameters.

[0091] In some embodiments, the internal and external communication of the chamber 212 may mean that the limiting component 206 has at least one opening 214, so that the inside of the chamber 212 is communicated with the accommodating space 201 outside the chamber 212 through each opening 214, and then the airbag 208 generates a volume change as the air pressure in the accommodating space 201 changes.

[0092] In some embodiments, the circuit board assembly 204 and the limiting component 206 are located inside the housing 202 and fixed on a plurality of inner walls 216 of the housing 202. The circuit board assembly 204 and the limiting component 206 can be fixed on different inner walls 216. For example, as Figure 4A , Figure 4B and Figure 5 shown, the circuit board assembly 204 is fixed on the lower wall 216a of the inner wall 216, and the limiting component 206 is fixed on one of the front wall and the rear wall of the inner wall 216. In other embodiments, the circuit board assembly 204 and the limiting component 206 can also be fixed on the same inner wall 216.

[0093] In some embodiments, the circuit board assembly 204 includes a substrate 218, a storage module 220, and a processing module 222. The substrate 218 is disposed within the housing 202 (for example, the substrate 218 is fixed to the inner wall 216 within the housing 202). The storage module 220 is located on the substrate 218 and is configured to store data. The processing module 222 is located on the substrate 218 and is electrically connected to the storage module 220 and the trigger 210. Among them, the processing module 222 is configured to execute a data preservation program for the data according to a detection result of the trigger 210.

[0094] For another example Figure 4A As shown, in some embodiments, the airbag 208 presses against the trigger 210 under normal conditions. When the volume of the airbag 208 changes due to a change in external air pressure, the trigger 210 will generate a trigger signal correspondingly based on the volume change of the airbag 208. Among them, the airbag 208 pressing against the trigger 210 under normal conditions may mean that the airbag 208 has an expanded volume in the initial state and presses against the trigger 210.

[0095] In some embodiments, the trigger 210 may be a pressure sensor or a force sensor, and the generated trigger signal may refer to the pressure parameter between the trigger 210 and the airbag 208. In other embodiments, the trigger 210 may be a distance sensor (such as an optical sensor or an ultrasonic sensor), and the generated trigger signal may refer to a distance parameter between the trigger 210 and the airbag 208.

[0096] In some embodiments, as Figure 4A shown, the trigger 210 may be a non-contact sensor such as a pressure sensor or a distance sensor, and the trigger 210 may be coupled to the processing module 222 of the circuit board assembly 204 through a signal line 224, or may transmit the trigger signal through a wireless transmission method. Herein, in some embodiments, the trigger 210 is a pressure sensor, and the trigger signal includes a pressure parameter. In other embodiments, the trigger 210 is a distance sensor, and the trigger signal includes a distance parameter. The processing module 222 then determines whether to execute the data preservation program (to be described later) based on the pressure parameter (or distance parameter).

[0097] In some embodiments, under normal operating conditions, the air pressure inside the airbag 208 is greater than or equal to the air pressure outside the airbag 208, and the air pressure outside the airbag 208 is normally less than the standard atmospheric pressure. When the air pressure outside the airbag 208 changes, the airbag 208 will shrink in volume due to the increase in the air pressure outside the airbag 208. For example, when the air pressures in the accommodation space 201, the chamber 212, and the airbag 208 are 0.5 times the standard atmospheric pressure (the air pressure is negative at this moment), the trigger 210 can generate a first pressure parameter based on the volume change of the airbag 208. When the housing 202 is damaged, the air pressures in the accommodation space 201 and the chamber 212 rise to the standard atmospheric pressure. At this moment, the volume of the airbag 208, which is in a negative pressure state, will be compressed, and the trigger 210 can detect the volume change of the airbag 208 and generate a second pressure parameter. Among them, the first pressure parameter is greater than the second pressure parameter. Therefore, the processing module 222 can determine that the housing 202 is damaged and execute the data preservation program when the first pressure parameter is greater than the second pressure parameter. It should be particularly noted that the first pressure parameter and the second pressure parameter can be at least one value or multiple parameters in a continuous pressure parameter.

[0098] In other embodiments, under normal operating conditions, the air pressure inside the airbag 208 is normally equal to the air pressure outside the airbag 208, and the air pressure outside the airbag 208 is normally greater than the standard atmospheric pressure. When the air pressure outside the airbag 208 changes, the airbag 208 will expand in volume due to the decrease in the air pressure outside the airbag 208. For example, when the air pressures in the accommodation space 201, the chamber 212, and the airbag 208 are 2 times the standard atmospheric pressure (the air pressure is positive at this moment), the trigger 210 can generate a first pressure parameter based on the volume change of the airbag 208. When the housing 202 is damaged, the air pressures in the accommodation space 201 and the chamber 212 drop to the standard atmospheric pressure. At this moment, the volume of the airbag 208, which is in a positive pressure state, will be expanded. The trigger 210 can detect the volume change of the airbag 208 and generate a second pressure parameter, where the first pressure parameter is less than the second pressure parameter. Therefore, the processing module 222 can determine that the housing 202 is damaged and execute the data preservation program to delete the data in the storage module 220 when the first pressure parameter is less than the second pressure parameter.

[0099] For another example Figure 4BAs shown, in some embodiments, the airbag 208 does not touch the trigger 210 under normal conditions, and an elastic member 228 is further included between the trigger 210 and the airbag 208. Among them, the elastic member 228 can be respectively connected to the trigger 210 and the airbag 208, and the elastic member 228 can also be connected to the airbag 208. In some embodiments, the elastic member 228 is connected to the airbag 208, and the volume change of the airbag 208 can drive the elastic member 228. When the airbag 208 is in an inflated state and the elastic member 228 presses against the trigger 210, the trigger 210 will not generate a trigger signal. On the contrary, when the airbag 208 retracts and drives the elastic member 228 to separate from the trigger 210, the trigger 210 generates a trigger signal.

[0100] The elastic member 228 will expand and contract with the volume change of the airbag 208, so that the trigger 210 can detect the pressure parameter generated by the volume change of the airbag 208. According to the volume change of the airbag 208, the elastic member 228 can move towards the trigger 210 (at this time, the trigger 210 receives the thrust from the elastic member 228, and the pressure parameter can be greater than 0) or away from the trigger 210 (at this time, the trigger 210 does not receive the thrust from the elastic member 228, and the pressure parameter can be equal to 0). In some embodiments, the trigger 210 is a force sensor, and the trigger 210 can measure the acting force of the airbag 208 in the inflated state or the retracted state. For example, when the airbag 208 presses against the trigger 210 (positive acting force), the trigger signal can be a pressure parameter, and when the airbag 208 moves away from the trigger 210 (negative acting force), the trigger signal can be a tensile parameter). In some embodiments, the elastic member 228 can be a spring ejector pin, a spring or a reed.

[0101] Another example Figure 4B As shown, in some embodiments, when the airbag 208 expands in volume to compress the elastic member 228, the trigger 210 detects the first pressure parameter of the airbag 208, or when the volume of the airbag 208 is compressed, the trigger 210 detects the second pressure parameter of the airbag 208. That is to say, the volume change of the airbag 208 will drive the elastic member 228 to deform, and actuate the trigger 210 through the elastic member 228 to detect the first pressure parameter or the second pressure parameter.

[0102] In some embodiments, the electronic component 20 further includes at least one gas filling nozzle 230. Each gas filling nozzle 230 is respectively embedded in the housing 202. In some embodiments, the gas filling nozzle 230 can be a two-way exhaust valve. Taking the two-way exhaust valve as an example, a pressure pump can inject gas into the accommodation space 201 through the two-way exhaust valve. The gas can also be discharged from the accommodation space 201 through the two-way exhaust valve. In this way, the atmospheric pressure of the accommodation space 201 is changed. In some embodiments, the effective rule for releasing the data preservation program can be a combination of air pressure change and time. For example, the effective rule is the sequence of exhausting for 10 seconds, inflating for 25 seconds, inflating for 20 seconds, exhausting for 15 seconds, and exhausting for 25 seconds. Then, the pressure pump connected to the gas filling nozzle 230 can be used to inflate or exhaust the accommodation space 201 for a specified time. The airbag 208 will expand or shrink according to the atmospheric pressure of the accommodation space 201, so that the trigger member 210 generates a corresponding trigger signal. The processing module 222 will compare whether the trigger signal sent by the trigger 210 meets the effective rules. If the effective rules match the received trigger signal, the processing module 222 will not execute the data preservation program. In other embodiments, the effective rules may be a combination of pressure parameters and time. For example, when the trigger 210 is a pressure sensor, the trigger 210 can generate corresponding pressure parameters based on the action of the air pressure pump (exhaust 10 seconds, inflate 25 seconds, inflate 20 seconds, exhaust 15 seconds, exhaust 25 seconds) and the state of volume expansion and contraction of the airbag 208. The processing module 222 can compare the pressure parameters sent by the trigger 210 to determine whether to release the data preservation program. In the embodiment where the trigger 210 is a distance sensor, the trigger 210 detects the distance between the airbag 208 and the trigger 210 to generate a distance parameter, so that the processing module 222 can compare the distance parameters sent by the trigger 210 to determine whether to release the data preservation program.

[0103] See also Figure 5 The housing 202 includes a base 205, a cover 207 and a sealing gasket 209. The base 205 has an opening 211, and the sealing gasket 209 is located between the cover 207 and the opening 211. After the cover 207 is fixed to the base 205, the sealing gasket 209 can fill a gap between the base 205 and the cover 207, so that a receiving space 201 is formed between the base 205 and the cover 207. Therefore, the housing 202 can maintain the atmospheric pressure of the receiving space 201 without being damaged.

[0104] In some embodiments, Figure 5As shown, the housing 202 further includes at least one first fixing member 213 and at least one second fixing member 215. The first fixing member 213 is connected to the inner wall 216 of the housing 202, and the trigger member 210 can be fixed to the housing 202 by each first fixing member 213. The second fixing member 215 is connected to the inner wall 216 of the housing 202 (the first fixing member 213 and the second fixing member 215 can be connected to the same or different inner walls 216), and the circuit board assembly 204 can be fixed to the housing 202 by each second fixing member 215. In some embodiments, the first fixing member 213 and the second fixing member 215 can be a buckle structure, a screw fixing sheet, or a stopper structure extending from the inner wall 216.

[0105] Please refer to the combined Figures 1 to 6 In some embodiments, the data theft prevention method 600 for electronic components includes: detecting a volume change of at least one airbag 112 in the electronic component 10 to generate a trigger signal (step 602); and executing a data protection program in the electronic component 10 in response to the trigger signal (step 604). It should be noted that the data can be stored in the storage module 116 of the electronic component 10 before executing the data theft prevention method 600 for electronic components, and cleared from the storage module 116 after the data protection program is executed (to be described in detail later).

[0106] In some embodiments, in step 602, the triggering member 106 is used to detect the volume change of the airbag 112 and generate a trigger signal when the volume of the airbag 112 changes. For example, when the electronic component 10 is not forcibly destroyed, the airbag 112 is in an expanded state and presses against each triggering member 106. At this moment, each triggering member 106 does not generate a trigger signal, and the processing module 118 does not execute the data preservation procedure. When the housing 102 and the airbag 112 are destroyed at the same time, due to the gas leaking from a hole in the airbag 112, the volume of the airbag 112 changes (the airbag 112 is in a collapsed state at this moment), so that the airbag 112 will be separated from at least one triggering member 106. In this way, at least one triggering member 106 that is not pressed by the airbag 112 will be triggered, thereby generating a trigger signal, and the processing module 118 can detect and receive the trigger signal. In addition, the storage module 116 and the airbag 112 are disposed in the housing 102 . Therefore, if the data protection procedure is not correctly disabled, the data in the storage module 116 cannot be directly retrieved.

[0107] In step 604, after the processing module 118 receives the trigger signal generated by at least one trigger element 106, it indicates that the housing 102 has been damaged. The processing module 118 can immediately execute a data protection program to prevent the data from being stolen.

[0108] For example Figure 6As shown, in some embodiments, the execution steps of the data preservation program include: deleting the data in the electronic component 10 (step 606). In step 606, when the housing 102 and the airbag 112 are both damaged, the airbag 112 changes from the inflated state to the collapsed state and separates from each trigger 106. Among them, after any one of the triggers 106 separates from the airbag 112, the trigger 106 not pressed by the airbag 112 will generate a trigger signal. When the processing module 118 in the electronic component 10 receives the trigger signal, it can execute the data preservation program according to the trigger signal to clear the data in the storage module 116 of the electronic component 10.

[0109] Please refer to Figure 7 , in an embodiment, the execution steps of the data preservation program include: detecting the volume change of at least one airbag 112a and / or airbag 112b (or airbag 208) again within a limited time to generate at least one trigger signal again (step 608); confirming the generation order of the at least one trigger signal generated again (step 610); and when the generation order does not conform to the valid rule, deleting the data in the electronic component 10 (or electronic component 20) (step 612).

[0110] In step 610, the processing module (118, 222) records the generation order of the trigger signal generated by any one of the triggers (106, 210) within the limited time. Among them, the generation order of the trigger signal may refer to the order in which each trigger (106, 210) generates a trigger signal successively after the at least one airbag 112a and / or airbag 112b (or airbag 208) actuates the corresponding triggers (106, 210).

[0111] In step 612, the processing module (118, 222) can receive the generation order obtained within the limited time and compare the generation order with the valid rule. Among them, the valid rule may refer to a preset set of generation orders. If the generation order obtained by the processing module (118, 222) conforms to the valid rule, the processing module (118, 222) will not execute the data preservation program. On the contrary, if the generation order does not conform to the valid rule, the processing module (118, 222) will execute the data preservation program to clear the data in the storage module (116, 220). In some embodiments, when the generation order conforms to the valid rule, the processing module (118, 222) can set a pause protection time. During the pause protection time, the operator can access the data in the storage module (116, 220). After the pause protection time ends, continue to detect the trigger signal.

[0112] The following will use Figure 3Explanation of step 608 and step 610. The processing module 118 may record the trigger signal generated by the trigger member 106 corresponding to the airbag 112a as a first trigger signal. In addition, the trigger signal generated by the trigger member 106 corresponding to the airbag 112b is recorded as a second trigger signal. If the operator performs a two-time inflation and deflation cycle operation on the airbag 112a, and then performs a one-time inflation and deflation cycle operation on the airbag 112b. The processing module 118 may obtain the generation sequence recorded as "first trigger signal, first trigger signal and second trigger signal" according to the trigger sequence. The effective rule for releasing the data preservation program may be, for example, the operation sequence of airbag 112a evacuating, airbag 112b inflating, airbag 112a inflating, airbag 112a evacuating, and airbag 112b evacuating. The airbag 112a and the airbag 112b can inject or extract gas into or out of the airbag 112a through the air filling nozzle 122a or inject or extract gas into or out of the airbag 112b through the air filling nozzle 122b. The user can inflate or deflate the corresponding airbag 112a or 112b through the corresponding air filling nozzle 122a or 122b in a specific order, so that the trigger member 106 pressed by the two airbags (112a, 112b) generates a trigger signal to the processing module 118 in accordance with the generation order (the order in which the processing module 118 receives the signal is: the first trigger signal, the first trigger signal and the second trigger signal). In step 612, if the processing module 118 determines that the generation order of the above-mentioned trigger signal meets the effective rule, the processing module 118 does not delete the data in the electronic component 10. Otherwise, the processing module 118 deletes the data in the electronic component 10.

[0113] The following will be Figure 4A Step 608 and step 610 are described. The effective rule for releasing the data preservation program can be, for example, to perform the operation sequence of degassing, inflating, inflating, degassing, and degassing on the airbag 208 in sequence. Among them, the electronic component 20 changes the air pressure of the accommodating space 201 through the inflating nozzle 230, so that the airbag 208 changes its volume according to the air pressure of the accommodating space 201. When the airbag 208 is degassing, the pressure parameter generated by the trigger 210 will gradually decrease. When the airbag 208 retracts and separates from the trigger 210, the trigger 210 will not generate a trigger signal. On the contrary, when the airbag 208 expands and presses against the trigger 210, the trigger 210 can generate a trigger signal. Therefore, in the process of executing steps 608 and 610, the trigger 210 can generate a corresponding trigger signal according to the operation sequence. And in step 612, if the processing module 222 determines that the generation sequence of the trigger signal meets the effective rule, the processing module 222 does not delete the data in the electronic component 20. Otherwise, the processing module 222 deletes the data in the electronic component 20 .

[0114] The following will be Figure 4BStep 608 and step 610 are described. The effective rule for releasing the data preservation program can be, for example, to sequentially perform the operation sequence of degassing, inflating, inflating, degassing, and degassing on the airbag 208. Among them, the electronic component 20 changes the air pressure of the accommodating space 201 through the inflating nozzle 230, so that the airbag 208 changes its volume according to the air pressure of the accommodating space 201, so that the airbag 208 links the elastic member 228. When the airbag 208 is in an expanded state and the elastic member 228 presses against the trigger member 210, the trigger member 210 will not generate a trigger signal. On the contrary, when the airbag 208 is in a retracted state and the elastic member 228 is separated from the trigger member 210, the trigger member 210 generates a trigger signal. Therefore, in the process of executing steps 608 and 610, the trigger member 210 can sequentially generate a trigger signal according to the operation sequence. And in step 612, if the processing module 222 determines that the generation sequence of the trigger signal meets the effective rule, the processing module 222 does not delete the data in the electronic component 10. Otherwise, the processing module 222 deletes the data in the electronic component 10 .

[0115] In some other embodiments, see Figure 8 The execution steps of the data preservation program include: detecting the volume change of at least one airbag 112 (or airbag 208) again within a limited time to generate at least one trigger signal again (step 614); confirming the judgment parameters of the at least one trigger signal generated again (step 616); and when the judgment parameters do not meet the preset parameters, deleting the data in the electronic component 10 (or electronic component 20) (step 618).

[0116] In some embodiments, in step 614, when the processing module 118 receives the trigger signal for the first time (which may be triggered by the airbag 112a or the airbag 112b when the volume changes), the processing module 118 may detect the trigger signal actuated by any airbag 112a or the airbag 112b within a preset time limit. In some embodiments, if only a single airbag 112 (or airbag 208) is provided in the housing 102, in step 614, the processing module 118 (or the processing module 222) only detects the trigger signal generated by the airbag 112 actuating the trigger element 106. In another embodiment, if only two airbags (112a, 112b) are provided in the housing 102, the processing module 118 will detect the trigger signal of the airbag 112a or the airbag 112b respectively triggering the adjacent trigger element 106.

[0117] The following will be Figure 4ASteps 614 and 616 are described. In this embodiment, the trigger 210 is a distance sensor and the trigger signal is a distance parameter. The effective rule for releasing the data preservation program can be, for example, to perform the following operations on the airbag 208: evacuate for 10 seconds, inflate for 25 seconds, inflate for 20 seconds, evacuate for 15 seconds, and evacuate for 25 seconds. During the execution of steps 614 and 616, the electronic component 20 changes the air pressure of the accommodating space 201 through the air filling nozzle 230, so that the volume of the airbag 208 changes according to the air pressure of the accommodating space 201. When the airbag 208 retracts and moves away from the trigger 210, the distance parameter generated by the trigger 210 will gradually increase. On the contrary, when the airbag 208 expands and approaches the trigger 210, the distance parameter generated by the trigger 210 will gradually decrease. Therefore, in the process of executing steps 614 and 616, the electronic component 20 uses the air filling nozzle 230 to sequentially perform the operation sequence of evacuating 10 seconds, inflating 25 seconds, inflating 20 seconds, evacuating 15 seconds, and evacuating 25 seconds on the accommodation space 201. The air pressure in the accommodation space 201 will change according to the number of seconds of inflation and deflation, so that the airbag 208 will produce a corresponding volume change, and the trigger member 210 can generate a corresponding distance parameter according to the operation sequence. And in step 618, if the processing module 222 determines that the generation sequence of the trigger signal (distance parameter) (which can refer to the change of the distance parameter and time) meets the effective rule, the processing module 222 does not delete the data in the electronic component 20. Otherwise, the processing module 222 deletes the data in the electronic component 20.

[0118] The following will be Figure 4B Steps 614 and 616 are described. In this embodiment, the triggering member 210 is a pressure sensor (or a force sensor) and the triggering signal is a pressure parameter (a force sensor is a combination of a pressure parameter and a tension parameter). The effective rule for releasing the data preservation program can be, for example, to sequentially perform the operation sequence of evacuating 10 seconds, inflating 25 seconds, inflating 20 seconds, evacuating 15 seconds, and evacuating 25 seconds on the airbag 208. During the execution of steps 614 and 616, when the electronic component 20 sequentially performs the operation sequence of evacuating 10 seconds, inflating 25 seconds, inflating 20 seconds, evacuating 15 seconds, and evacuating 25 seconds on the accommodation space 201 through the air filling nozzle 230. The air pressure in the accommodation space 201 will change according to the number of seconds of inflation and deflation, causing the airbag 208 to produce a corresponding volume change. In addition, the airbag 208 can link the elastic member 228 to press or separate the triggering member 210. The triggering member 210 can sequentially generate corresponding pressure parameters (or tension parameters) according to the operation sequence. And in step 618, if the processing module 222 determines that the generation sequence of the trigger signal (pressure parameter) (which may refer to the change of the pressure parameter and time) meets the effective rule, the processing module 222 does not delete the data in the electronic component 20. Otherwise, the processing module 222 deletes the data in the electronic component 20.

[0119] In step 616, the processing module 118 will record the total number of times any trigger element 106 (or trigger element 210) generates a trigger signal within a limited time and use it as a judgment parameter. For example, the operator can perform multiple cycles of inflation and deflation on a single airbag 112 (or airbag 208) (one inflation and one deflation can be defined as one cycle). It is also possible to perform cyclic operations of inflation and deflation on two airbags (112a, 112b) respectively. The processing module 118 (or processing module 222) will record the total number of times the trigger signal is generated as a judgment parameter. In some embodiments, if the trigger element 106 generates a trigger signal when it is pressed by a single airbag 112 (which may also refer to one of the airbags 112a and 112b), the processing module 118 can use the trigger signal at the beginning of the limited time as the first trigger signal detected.

[0120] In step 618, the processing module (118, 222) may receive the trigger signal sent by each trigger component (106, 210) within a limited time, and compare it with the preset parameters. If the judgment parameter received by the processing module (118, 222) meets the preset parameter, the processing module (118, 222) will not execute the data preservation program. On the contrary, if the judgment parameter received by the processing module (118, 222) does not meet the preset parameter, the processing module (118, 222) executes the data preservation program to clear the data in the storage module (116, 220). In some embodiments, when the judgment parameter meets the preset parameter, the processing module (118, 222) may set a pause protection time, during which the operator can access the data in the storage module (116, 220). After the pause protection time ends, the trigger signal continues to be detected. Alternatively, a protection instruction is input to the processing module (118, 222) so that the processing module (118, 222) continues to detect the trigger signal. Thus, when the electronic component (10, 20) needs to be repaired or data is accessed, the operator can first release the protection program to prevent the data in the storage module (116, 220) from being deleted.

[0121] Please also read Figure 4A , Figure 4B and Figure 9 In some embodiments, the execution steps of the data security program include: detecting an input password within a limited time (step 620); and deleting the data in the electronic component 20 when the input password does not match a correct password or the input password is not received within a limited time (step 622).

[0122] In step 620, the input password may refer to a trigger signal (such as a pressure parameter or a distance parameter) or multiple trigger signals generated when the trigger element 210 is triggered. For example, when the processing module 222 starts to calculate the limited time, the processing module 222 may detect the trigger signal generated by the trigger element 210 (which may refer to a distance sensor, a pressure sensor or a force sensor) as the input password. Among them, the trigger signal may be a continuous input password generated as the volume of the airbag 208 changes (the input password is a distance parameter, a pressure parameter or a tension parameter). The following will take the pressure parameter as an example. If the input password is a single pressure parameter, the processing module 222 may use the pressure parameter at the end of the limited time as the input password for comparison. If the input password is a combination of multiple pressure parameters, the processing module 222 may use a change interval time of each input password as a judgment to confirm the password input. For example, when the processing module 222 detects the first pressure parameter, this parameter is maintained for 3 seconds (i.e., the interval time) and then changes to the second pressure parameter. The processing module 222 may record the pressure parameter every 3 seconds as the input password. Among them, step 620 can be executed after step 602 is completed. In some embodiments, the effective rule can be a combination of a pressure parameter (or a distance parameter or a combination of a tension parameter and a pressure parameter) and time. For example, when the trigger 210 is a pressure sensor, the trigger 210 can generate corresponding pressure parameters based on the action of the air pressure pump (exhaust for 10 seconds, inflate for 25 seconds, inflate for 20 seconds, exhaust for 15 seconds, exhaust for 25 seconds) and the state of volume expansion and contraction of the airbag 208. The processing module 222 can compare the pressure parameters sent by the trigger 210 to determine whether to release the data preservation program. It should be noted that the airbag 208 can actuate the trigger 210 through the elastic member 228, so that the trigger 210 detects the first pressure parameter or the second pressure parameter. In another embodiment, the airbag 208 can also directly actuate the trigger 210. In an embodiment where the trigger 210 is a distance measuring sensor, the trigger 210 detects the distance between the airbag 208 and the trigger 210 to generate a distance parameter, so that the processing module 222 can compare the distance parameter sent by the trigger 210 to determine whether to release the data preservation procedure.

[0123] In step 622, the processing module 222 can receive the input password obtained within a defined time period and compare the input password with the correct password. Herein, the correct password can refer to a preset set of correct passwords (which can be a single pressure parameter or a combination of multiple pressure parameters). If the input password obtained by the processing module 222 conforms to the correct password, the processing module 222 will not execute the data security program. On the contrary, if the input password does not conform to the correct password, the processing module 222 will execute the data security program to clear the data in the storage module 220. Alternatively, the processing module 222 does not receive the input password within the defined time period (which can mean that the pressure parameter received by the processing module 222 remains at the value when the defined time period starts to count); this indicates that the operator is unaware that the electronic component with the anti-theft mechanism is equipped with a data security program, so the processing module 222 can execute the data security program to clear the data in the storage module 220.

[0124] In some embodiments, the electronic component (10, 20) can be, for example, a vehicle head unit. The electronic component (10, 20) can be configured within a vehicle and coupled to at least one electronic device and / or vehicle electronic system of the vehicle, such that the electronic component (10, 20) can receive or provide a data that can be read by the vehicle and / or control the operation of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the data can be, for example, a vehicle setting parameter, a driving parameter, or a vehicle safety parameter. Any parameter related to the vehicle can be stored in the electronic component (10, 20).

[0125] In some embodiments, the triggering member (106, 210) can be, for example, a leaf spring type push switch, a pressure switch, an ultrasonic switch, or a button switch.

[0126] In some embodiments, the substrate (114, 218) can be, for example, a printed circuit board; in other words, the substrate (114, 218) is configured with an electronic circuit, and the storage module (116, 220) and the processing module (118, 222) are connected by the electronic circuit so that data or instruction signals can be transmitted to each other.

[0127] Herein, the processing modules (118, 222) are configured to process and execute the programs and signals of the exemplary embodiments, and can access or load the data and software recorded by the storage modules (116, 220). In some embodiments, the processing modules (118, 222) can be implemented by one or more processing elements. Each processing element can be, for example, a microprocessor, a microcontroller, a digital signal processor (DSP), a central processing unit (CPU), a programmable logic controller (PLC), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), or a finite-state machine (FSM), etc. In some embodiments, the processing module 118 can also be implemented as an integrated circuit (IC) or a system-on-a-chip (SoC).

[0128] In some embodiments, the storage modules (116, 220) can be implemented by one or more storage elements. Herein, the storage elements can be, for example, a memory, a memory card, or a register, etc. The data can be pre-written into the storage modules (116, 220) before implementation, or continuously written into the storage modules (116, 220) during implementation. For example, the data can also be continuously written into the storage modules (116, 220) when the electronic component 10 is electrically connected to the vehicle.

[0129] In some embodiments, the warning component 120 can be, for example, a buzzer, an indicator light group, a display screen, or any combination thereof.

[0130] In summary, according to any of the embodiments, the electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism or the data anti-theft method of the electronic component can, through the cooperation of the airbag 112 and the trigger 106, notify and activate the circuit board assembly 104 to execute the data security program for the stored data when the housing 102 is damaged, so as to protect the stored data and thus prevent the data from being stolen.

[0131] Although the technical content of the present invention has been disclosed above in preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit of the present invention, making some modifications and refinements should be covered within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism, comprising: A housing having a plurality of inner walls; A circuit board assembly disposed on one of the inner walls of the housing; At least one trigger member disposed on one of the inner walls of the housing; and An airbag assembly disposed within the housing, the airbag assembly including at least one airbag, and the at least one airbag normally pressing against the at least one trigger member.

2. The electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The trigger members are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the circuit board assembly.

3. The electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The circuit board assembly includes: A substrate disposed on the inner wall of the housing; A storage module disposed on the substrate and configured to store data; and A processing module disposed on the substrate and electrically connected to the storage module and each of the trigger members, and configured to execute a data security program for the data according to the actuation of the trigger members.

4. The electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism according to claim 3, further comprising: An alarm assembly electrically connected to the processing module and generating an alarm signal in response to the execution result of the data security program.

5. The electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The airbag assembly further includes: At least one gas injection nozzle respectively embedded in the housing and respectively connected to the at least one airbag.

6. The electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism according to claim 1, further comprising: A connecting wire passing through the housing, one end of the connecting wire being electrically connected to the circuit board assembly, and the other end of the connecting wire being located outside the housing.

7. The electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism as described in claim 1, wherein, The total number of the at least one airbag is two, the housing has a limiting plate, the limiting plate is fixed on the inner wall of the housing, and the two airbags are respectively located on both sides of the limiting plate.

8. An electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism, comprising: A housing; A circuit board assembly disposed within the housing; A limiting assembly disposed within the housing, wherein the limiting assembly separates a chamber within the housing, and the chamber is smaller than the housing and is in internal and external communication; At least one airbag disposed within the chamber; and At least one trigger member disposed within the chamber and electrically connected to the circuit board assembly, and configured to detect a volume change of the airbag.

9. The electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism according to claim 8, further comprising: At least one gas injection nozzle, the gas injection nozzle being embedded in the housing.

10. The electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism according to claim 8, further comprising: An elastic member connecting the trigger member and the airbag.

11. The electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism as described in claim 8, wherein, The air pressure inside the airbag is normally greater than or equal to the air pressure outside the airbag, and the air pressure outside the airbag is normally less than the standard atmospheric pressure; in response to an increase in the air pressure outside the airbag, the volume of the airbag decreases.

12. The electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism as claimed in claim 8, wherein, The air pressure inside the airbag is normally equal to the air pressure outside the airbag, and the air pressure outside the airbag is normally greater than the standard atmospheric pressure; in response to a decrease in the air pressure outside the airbag, the volume of the airbag expands.

13. The electronic component with an anti-theft mechanism as described in claim 8, wherein, The circuit board assembly includes: A substrate disposed within the housing; A storage module disposed on the substrate and configured to store data; and A processing module disposed on the substrate and electrically connected to the storage module and the trigger member, and configured to execute a data security program for the data according to the detection result of the trigger member.

14. A method for data anti-theft of an electronic component, comprising: Detecting a volume change of at least one airbag within the electronic component to generate a trigger signal accordingly; And Responding to the trigger signal to execute a data security program for the electronic component.

15. The data anti-theft method for the electronic component as described in claim 14, wherein the execution steps of the data preservation program include: Deleting the data within the electronic component.

16. The data anti-theft method of the electronic component as described in claim 14, wherein, The steps of executing the data security program include: Detecting the volume change of the at least one airbag again within a limited time to generate at least one trigger signal again; Confirming the judgment parameters of the at least one trigger signal generated again; and Deleting the data in the electronic component when the judgment parameters do not conform to the preset parameters.

17. The data anti-theft method of the electronic component as described in claim 14, wherein, The steps of executing the data security program of the data include: Detecting the volume change of the at least one airbag again within a limited time to generate at least one trigger signal again; Confirming the generation sequence of the at least one trigger signal generated again; and Deleting the data in the electronic component when the generation sequence does not conform to the valid rule.

18. The data anti-theft method of the electronic component according to claim 14, wherein, The steps of executing the data security program of the data include: Detecting an input password within a limited time, the input password being at least one pressure parameter; and Deleting the data in the electronic component when the input password does not conform to the correct password or when the input password is not received within the limited time.

19. The data anti-theft method of the electronic component according to claim 14, wherein, The electronic component includes at least one trigger and at least one gas filling nozzle, the gas filling nozzle being configured to control the volume change of the airbag, and the trigger being used to detect the volume change of the airbag to generate the trigger signal.

20. The data anti-theft method of the electronic component according to claim 19, wherein, The electronic component includes a circuit board assembly, the circuit board assembly includes a storage module and a processing module, wherein the storage module is configured to store data, and the processing module is electrically connected to the storage module and the trigger, and is configured to execute the data security program of the data according to the trigger signal of the trigger.

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