Intelligent switch, operation feedback method thereof and vehicle

Abstract

The invention provides an intelligent switch, an operation feedback method thereof and a vehicle, the intelligent switch comprises a shell and a circuit board, and the circuit board is arranged in the shell; the induction piece is arranged in the shell and electrically connected with the circuit board, and the induction piece is used for inducting control operation of the shell; and the execution piece is arranged on the shell and electrically connected with the circuit board, and the execution piece can form vibration feedback on the intelligent switch according to the control operation sensed by the sensing piece. Through the mutual cooperation of the induction member and the execution member, the high integration of the functions of the intelligent switch is realized, and the size of the intelligent switch is effectively reduced on the premise of ensuring that the vibration feedback function is triggered when the intelligent switch is pressed and rotated and increasing the multi-dimensional interactive touch experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of control technology. Specifically, this application relates to an intelligent switch, an operation feedback method thereof, and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In the field of modern electronic device control, the functions of control switches are becoming increasingly rich. For example, they integrate remote control, scene mode setting, energy consumption monitoring, voice interaction, and linkage control with other intelligent devices. The addition of these functions brings a more convenient, efficient, and personalized user experience.

[0003] In the related art, the expansion of the functions of control switches is often accompanied by an increase in hardware components and an increase in circuit complexity, resulting in a continuous increase in the volume of control switches. This not only affects the applicability of the switch in scenarios with limited installation space but also affects the aesthetics and overall design sense of the product. Summary of the Invention

[0004] An object of an embodiment of this application is to provide a new technical solution for an intelligent switch, an operation feedback method thereof, and a vehicle.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of this application, an intelligent switch is provided, including: A housing and a circuit board, the circuit board is disposed within the housing; A sensing member, the sensing member is disposed within the housing and electrically connected to the circuit board, and the sensing member is used to sense a control operation of the housing; An actuator, the actuator is disposed on the housing and electrically connected to the circuit board, and the actuator can form a vibration feedback on the intelligent switch according to the control operation sensed by the sensing member.

[0006] Optionally, the actuator includes at least one of a piezoelectric ceramic element, an electromagnetic vibrator, a linear motor, and an eccentric motor.

[0007] Optionally, the sensing member is used to sense a pressing operation of the housing, and the actuator can feedback different vibrations according to different pressing operations of the housing.

[0008] Optionally, the sensing member includes a first optical sensor and an optical device. The first optical sensor is disposed on the housing and electrically connected to the circuit board. The housing has a pressing portion, and the optical device is disposed on the pressing portion and opposite to the first optical sensor.

[0009] Optionally, the sensing member is used to sense a rotating operation of the housing, and the actuator can feedback different vibrations according to different rotating operations of the housing.

[0010] Optionally, the sensing member includes a rotating disk and a second optical sensor, the housing includes a bottom case and a rotating cover, and the rotating cover is rotatably connected to the bottom case; The rotating disk is disposed inside the housing and can rotate synchronously with the rotating cover, and the second optical sensor is disposed inside the housing and is used to detect the rotation direction, rotation speed, and rotation angle of the rotating disk.

[0011] Optionally, the height dimension of the intelligent switch is 5-12 mm.

[0012] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present application, there is provided an operation feedback method for an intelligent switch, including: Receiving a control operation on the intelligent switch and determining the type of the control operation; Outputting different vibration waveforms according to the type; In response to the vibration waveform, performing vibration feedback on the intelligent switch; Wherein, the control operations on the intelligent switch include a pressing operation and a rotating operation.

[0013] Optionally, the receiving a control operation on the intelligent switch and determining the type of the control operation includes: In the case where the control operation is a pressing operation, outputting different vibration waveforms according to the pressing type, and the pressing type includes a long press, a short press, and a continuous press; In the case where the control operation is a rotating operation, outputting different vibration waveforms according to the rotating type, and the rotating type includes a rotation direction, a rotation speed, and a rotation angle.

[0014] According to a third aspect of the embodiments of the present application, there is provided a vehicle, including the intelligent switch according to the first aspect.

[0015] One technical effect of the present application is that: The embodiments of the present application provide an intelligent switch, which includes a housing and a circuit board, and the circuit board is disposed inside the housing; a sensing member, the sensing member is disposed inside the housing and is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the sensing member is used to sense the control operation of the housing; an actuator, the actuator is disposed on the housing and is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the actuator can form vibration feedback on the intelligent switch according to the control operation sensed by the sensing member. Through the mutual cooperation of the sensing member and the actuator, the high integration of the functions of the intelligent switch is realized. On the premise of ensuring that the intelligent switch triggers the vibration feedback function when pressed and rotated, and increasing the tactile experience of multi-dimensional interaction, the volume of the intelligent switch is effectively reduced.

[0016] Through the following detailed description of the exemplary embodiments of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings, other features and advantages of the present application will become clear. Description of the Drawings

[0017] The accompanying drawings incorporated in and constituting a part of this specification illustrate embodiments of the present application and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0018] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of an intelligent switch provided for an embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 Flowchart of an operation feedback method for an intelligent switch provided for an embodiment of the present application.

[0019] Wherein: 1. Housing; 11. Bottom case; 12. Rotating cover; 13. Pressing part; 2. Circuit board; 3. Sensing member; 31. First optical sensor; 32. Optical device; 33. Rotating disk; 34. Second optical sensor; 4. Executing member. Detailed implementation manners

[0020] Various exemplary embodiments of the present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that: unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangements of components and steps set forth in these embodiments, numerical expressions and values do not limit the scope of the present application.

[0021] Embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and should not be construed as limiting the present application. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present application without creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0022] The terms "first" and "second" in the specification of the present application may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more. In addition, "and / or" in the specification means at least one of the connected objects. The character " / " generally means an "or" relationship between the associated objects before and after.

[0023] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present application.

[0024] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific situations.

[0025] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0026] In the related art, the function expansion of a control switch is often accompanied by an increase in hardware components and an increase in circuit complexity, resulting in a continuous increase in the volume of the control switch, which not only affects the applicability of the switch in scenarios with limited installation space, but also affects the aesthetics and overall design sense of the product.

[0027] The intelligent switch provided in the embodiments of the present application can be an intelligent button or an intelligent knob. By adopting the mutual cooperation of the sensing member and the actuating member, a high degree of integration of the intelligent switch function of the intelligent button or intelligent knob type is realized. On the premise of ensuring that the intelligent switch triggers the vibration feedback function when pressed and rotated, increasing the tactile experience of multi-dimensional interaction, the volume of the intelligent switch is effectively reduced, and the function control of the intelligent switch is improved.

[0028] Referring to Figure 1 , the embodiments of the present application provide an intelligent switch, and the intelligent switch includes: A housing 1 and a circuit board 2, and the circuit board 2 is disposed inside the housing 1; A sensing member 3, the sensing member 3 is disposed inside the housing 1 and electrically connected to the circuit board 2, and the sensing member 3 is used to sense the control operations of the housing 1, and the control operations include pressing operations and rotating operations; An actuating member 4, the actuating member 4 is disposed on the housing 1 and electrically connected to the circuit board 2, and the actuating member 4 can form a vibration feedback on the housing 1 of the intelligent switch according to the control operations sensed by the sensing member 3.

[0029] In the above embodiment, the housing 1 provides a physical support and a protection framework for the entire intelligent switch, accommodates the circuit board 2 therein, and can ensure the normal operation of the electronic components on the circuit board 2; it can also reserve space for the installation of devices such as the sensing member 3 and the actuating member 4, which is beneficial to realizing the neat arrangement and connection of the internal lines of the intelligent switch.

[0030] The sensing member 3 can sense various control operations applied to the smart switch, such as pressing operations and rotating operations; when the sensing member 3 senses the user's pressing or rotating operation, it can convert this physical operation into corresponding electrical signals and transmit these electrical signals to the actuator 4 connected to the circuit board 2 through the electrical connection with the circuit board 2, so that the actuator 4 can perform subsequent processing and analysis.

[0031] Specifically, through the electrical connection with the circuit board 2, the actuator 4 can receive the control signals sent by the processing chip on the circuit board 2 and generate vibration feedback with corresponding intensity and frequency according to the requirements of the signals. When the user performs a pressing or rotating operation on the smart switch, the actuator 4 can generate vibration feedback on the housing 1 according to the control operation sensed by the sensing member 3, enabling the user to intuitively feel whether their operation is correctly recognized and responded to by the smart switch, realizing the tactile feedback of pressing or rotating, and enhancing the interaction experience between the user and the smart switch.

[0032] In addition, when the user performs some key operations (such as confirming settings, starting functions, etc.), the vibration feedback can be used as a confirmation method of high-frequency vibration to help the user avoid misoperations and improve the accuracy and reliability of operations.

[0033] In one embodiment, when the sensing member 3 senses the pressing operation applied to the smart switch, corresponding to a short press (such as a pressing time less than 1 s), a long press (such as a pressing time in the range of 2 - 5 s), and a continuous press (such as two or more short presses), the actuator 4 can generate vibration feedback with a first frequency, a second frequency, and a third frequency on the housing 1 respectively, and the vibration frequencies of the first frequency, the second frequency, and the third frequency increase in sequence. To achieve different operation functions of the smart switch while providing different tactile feedbacks of control operations to the user; for example, when the actuator 4 generates vibration feedback with a first frequency, a second frequency, and a third frequency on the housing 1 respectively, it corresponds to the activation of voice interaction, volume increase, and volume decrease of the device to which the smart switch is applied.

[0034] In another embodiment, when the sensor 3 senses the rotational operation applied to the smart switch, corresponding to clockwise small-angle rotation (for example, the rotation angle is less than 30°), clockwise large-angle rotation (for example, the rotation angle is greater than or equal to 30°), counterclockwise small-angle rotation (for example, the rotation angle is less than 30°), and counterclockwise large-angle rotation (for example, the rotation angle is greater than or equal to 30°), the actuator 4 can respectively generate a first-frequency vibration feedback, a second-frequency vibration feedback, a third-frequency vibration feedback, and a fourth-frequency vibration feedback on the housing 1. The vibration frequencies of the first frequency, the second frequency, the third frequency, and the fourth frequency increase in sequence, so as to realize different operation functions of the smart switch while feedbacking different control operation hand feelings to the user. For example, when the actuator 4 respectively generates a first-frequency vibration feedback, a second-frequency vibration feedback, a third-frequency vibration feedback, and a fourth-frequency vibration feedback on the housing 1, it correspondingly executes video switching, brightness increase, brightness decrease, and video pause of the device applied by the smart switch.

[0035] By adopting the mutual cooperation of the sensor 3 and the actuator 4, a high degree of integration of the smart switch function of the smart button or smart knob type is achieved. On the premise of ensuring that the smart switch triggers the vibration feedback function when pressed and rotated, and increasing the tactile experience of multi-dimensional interaction, the volume of the smart switch is effectively reduced, the function control of the smart switch is improved, enabling it to adapt to the scenario where the installation space is limited, and ensuring the aesthetic appearance of the smart switch.

[0036] In some embodiments, the actuator 4 includes at least one of a piezoelectric ceramic element, an electromagnetic vibrator, a linear motor, and an eccentric motor.

[0037] In the above embodiment, when the actuator 4 includes a piezoelectric ceramic element, when a voltage is applied to the piezoelectric ceramic element, the piezoelectric ceramic element will generate a small deformation, thereby generating vibration. By precisely controlling the magnitude and frequency of the voltage applied to the piezoelectric ceramic element, precise adjustment of the vibration amplitude and frequency can be achieved, and delicate and diverse vibration feedback can be generated, enabling the user to more intuitively and clearly perceive the operation result and enhancing the interaction between the user and the smart switch.

[0038] When the actuator 4 includes an electromagnetic vibrator, the electromagnetic vibrator uses electromagnetic force to drive the vibration component to move, can generate a strong vibration force, realizes obvious vibration feedback, has high reliability and stability, and can ensure stable operation for a long time in various environments.

[0039] When the actuator 4 includes a linear motor, the linear motor drives the mover inside the motor to perform a linear reciprocating motion through electromagnetic force, thereby generating a stable and continuous vibration, which can simulate a more natural and comfortable touch feeling, making the vibration felt by the user softer, achieving a larger vibration displacement and a wider vibration frequency range, and being able to generate diverse vibration effects according to different application requirements to meet the user's pursuit of different vibration experiences. Moreover, the noise is small and will not cause interference to the user.

[0040] When the actuator 4 includes an eccentric motor, an eccentric block is installed on the rotor of the motor. When the motor rotates, the center of gravity of the eccentric block deviates from the rotation center, thereby generating a centrifugal force, causing the motor to generate an obvious vibration, enabling the user to more easily perceive the operation feedback.

[0041] In some embodiments, the sensing member 3 is used to sense the pressing operation of the housing 1, and the actuator 4 can feedback different vibrations according to different pressing operations of the housing 1.

[0042] In the above embodiments, the pressing operation of the housing 1 may include a short press, a long press, a continuous press, a sliding press, a light press (pressing force less than 10 N) or a heavy press (pressing force greater than or equal to 10 N). The sensing member 3 can detect the pressing operation of the user on the housing 1 in real time and accurately, so as to sense subtle changes such as the position, force, and pressing duration of the press, and convert this information into an electrical signal to provide basic data for the processing and feedback of the actuator 4.

[0043] The actuator 4 can generate vibration feedbacks of different intensities, frequencies, and modes according to different pressing information transmitted by the sensing member 3. For example, for a light touch press, a slight vibration can be generated; for a long press, a stronger vibration can be generated; for presses at different positions, different mode vibrations can be generated, such as continuous vibration or intermittent vibration, etc. This diverse vibration feedback can provide a more rich and delicate operation experience for the user.

[0044] When the user completes an important operation, a specific vibration mode can be generated for confirmation prompt; when the user operates incorrectly, a warning vibration can be generated. This intuitive vibration prompt method can enable the user to more clearly understand the operation result and improve the accuracy and efficiency of the operation.

[0045] In some embodiments, the sensing member 3 includes a first optical sensor 31 and an optical device 32. The first optical sensor 31 is disposed on the housing 1 and electrically connected to the circuit board 2. The housing 1 has a pressing portion 13, and the optical device 32 is disposed on the pressing portion 13 and opposite to the first optical sensor 31.

[0046] In the above embodiments, when pressing the intelligent switch, the outer surface of the pressing portion 13 can be pressed. The optical device 32 is disposed on the inner surface of the pressing portion 13. The setting of the pressing portion 13 provides a clear operation position for the user, enabling the user to accurately apply the pressing action to the designated area and avoiding misoperations caused by unclear operation positions. When the user applies pressure to the pressing portion 13 of the housing 1, the pressing operation causes a change in the optical environment of the optical device 32. The first optical sensor 31 can capture these changes and convert them into electrical signals. By analyzing and processing the electrical signals, detailed information such as the position, force, and pressing duration of the pressing can be obtained, providing accurate data support for the feedback and control of the actuator 4.

[0047] Specifically, being electrically connected to the circuit board 2 enables the first optical sensor 31 to transmit the detected pressing information to the control chip on the circuit board 2 in a timely and accurate manner. The control chip can perform corresponding control on the actuator 4 based on this information, realizing the function of feedbacking different vibrations according to the pressing operation, ensuring the stability and reliability of signal transmission, and ensuring the normal operation of the intelligent switch.

[0048] See Figure 1 , the optical device 32 is disposed opposite to the first optical sensor 31. When the user applies pressure to the pressing portion 13, the optical device 32 can change the optical signal received by the first optical sensor 31, enabling the first optical sensor 31 to more accurately detect the optical changes caused by the pressing operation and improving the sensitivity and accuracy of detection.

[0049] In one embodiment, the optical device 32 can emit light of different wavelengths, such as emitting infrared light. The first optical sensor 31 can be an infrared sensor to detect the intensity change of the infrared light, thereby realizing the detection of the pressing time and distance, that is, being able to detect the pressing depth, pressing length, and whether continuous pressing occurs.

[0050] In some embodiments, the sensing member 3 includes a piezoelectric device. The housing 1 has a pressing portion 13, and the piezoelectric device is disposed on the pressing portion 13 and electrically connected to the circuit board 2.

[0051] In the above embodiments, piezoelectric devices such as pressure sensors have a highly sensitive pressure sensing ability and can accurately measure the magnitude of the pressure exerted by the user on the pressing portion 13 of the housing 1. By precisely capturing and analyzing the pressure signals, the user's pressing intention and force can be accurately determined, providing key data for subsequent vibration feedback. The electrical connection to the circuit board 2 ensures that the pressure signals detected by the piezoelectric device can be stably and accurately transmitted to the control chip on the circuit board 2. The control chip can perform corresponding control on the actuator 4 based on these signals to achieve the function of providing different vibrations according to the pressing operation. The electrical connection method can use a flexible circuit board or wires, etc., to ensure the reliability and stability of signal transmission.

[0052] In another embodiment, a magnet is provided on the pressing portion 13, and a Hall device is disposed inside the housing 1 and electrically connected to the circuit board 2 to quickly sense the magnetic field change caused by the magnet and stably transmit the signal to the circuit board 2, ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of the control instructions and enhancing the user experience.

[0053] In some embodiments, the sensing member 3 is used to sense the rotation operation of the housing 1, and the actuator 4 can provide different vibrations according to different rotation operations of the housing 1.

[0054] In the above embodiments, the rotation operation of the housing 1 includes operations such as the rotation direction, rotation speed, and rotation angle. The sensing member 3 can accurately capture key information such as the rotation direction, rotation angle, and rotation speed of the housing 1. By real-time monitoring of these rotation parameters, it provides an accurate data basis for the subsequent actuator 4 to provide different vibrations.

[0055] The actuator 4, as a vibration output device, can generate corresponding vibration feedback according to different rotation operations detected by the sensing member 3. For example, clockwise rotation may trigger one vibration mode, and counterclockwise rotation may trigger another vibration mode; fast rotation and slow rotation can also correspond to different vibration intensities and frequencies respectively. This diverse vibration feedback provides a richer and more intuitive operation experience for the user and realizes different functions of the device applied by the intelligent switch.

[0056] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 1 , the sensing member 3 includes a rotating disk 33 and a second optical sensor 34, the housing 1 includes a bottom shell 11 and a rotating cover 12, and the rotating cover 12 is rotatably connected to the bottom shell 11; The rotating disk 33 is disposed inside the housing 1 and can rotate synchronously with the rotating cover 12, and the second optical sensor 34 is disposed inside the housing 1 and is used to detect the rotation direction, rotation speed, and rotation angle of the rotating disk 33.

[0057] In the above embodiments, the rotating disk 33 is disposed inside the housing 1 and can rotate synchronously with the rotating cover 12. When the user performs a rotation operation on the rotating cover 12, the rotating disk 33 rotates accordingly, transmitting the rotation action and motion information of the rotating cover 12 to the inside of the housing 1, providing a physical basis for subsequent detection. By rotating synchronously with the rotating cover 12, the rotating disk 33 can accurately transmit the rotation information of the rotating cover 12 to the optical sensor, reducing the detection deviation caused by transmission errors and improving the accuracy of detecting the rotation direction, rotation speed, and rotation angle.

[0058] The second optical sensor 34 is disposed inside the housing 1 and can detect the rotation direction, rotation speed, and rotation angle of the rotating disk 33 such as the code disk, so as to obtain the rotation information of the rotating disk 33 in real time and accurately and convert it into an electrical signal for output. At the same time, the detection of the second optical sensor 34 is not affected by electromagnetic interference, ensuring the stability and reliability of the detection result.

[0059] See Figure 1 , the bottom shell 11 and the rotating cover 12 constitute the overall structure of the housing 1, forming a closed space in combination to protect the internal sensing elements 3, circuit boards, and other components; the rotational connection between the rotating cover 12 and the bottom shell 11 enables the rotating cover 12 to perform a rotational motion relative to the bottom shell 11, ensuring the synchronous rotation of the rotating disk 33.

[0060] In one embodiment, the second optical sensor 34 can be a grating. When the rotating disk 33 rotates, the second optical sensor 34 will detect the periodic change of the optical signal, thereby generating a pulse signal. By calculating the number of pulses, the rotation direction, rotation speed, and rotation angle of the rotating disk 33 can be determined.

[0061] In one embodiment, the actuator 4 is disposed inside the side wall of the rotating cover 12, making full use of the structural space of the rotating cover 12 itself, avoiding the need to additionally provide installation space for the actuator 4 in other parts of the device, making the overall structure of the device more compact and reducing the volume of the device. Moreover, the actuator 4 is located inside the side wall of the rotating cover 12 and is closely combined with the operating part of the rotating cover 12. When the user operates the rotating cover 12 to perform rotation and other actions, natural interaction with the actuator 4 can occur.

[0062] In some embodiments, the height dimension of the intelligent switch is 5 - 12 mm.

[0063] In the above embodiments, limiting the height of the intelligent switch within the range of 5 - 12 mm significantly reduces the vertical space occupied by it inside the device compared to traditional larger-sized intelligent switches, making the overall structure of the device more compact and facilitating the miniaturization design of the device.

[0064] The compact design of the smart switch with a height of 5 mm in the height direction is suitable for devices with extremely demanding space requirements, such as ultra-thin smartphones, wearable devices, etc. The smart switch with a height of 12 mm provides more space and can accommodate more functional modules and interfaces, such as more input and output ports, larger storage capacity, etc., enhancing the functional expandability of the smart switch.

[0065] In one embodiment, the smart switch can be in the shape of a round cake, and the diameter size of the smart switch is 8 - 20 mm. On the one hand, it facilitates the pressing and rotation of the smart switch, and on the other hand, it ensures the miniaturized setting of the smart switch.

[0066] In one embodiment, the height size of the smart switch is 8 - 10 mm, making the smart switch occupy less space in the vertical direction, which is conducive to achieving a further compact design of the smart switch. The diameter size of the smart switch is 10 - 15 mm, improving the functional integration degree of the smart switch.

[0067] See Figure 2 , the embodiment of the present application provides an operation feedback method for a smart switch, and the operation feedback method includes: S201, receiving a control operation on the smart switch and judging the type of the control operation; By receiving the operation instruction, the smart switch can accurately judge various control operations performed by the user on the smart switch, such as pressing the smart switch, touching and sliding the smart switch, rotating the smart switch, etc. It ensures that the smart switch can accurately understand the user's intention, avoids misoperations caused by inaccurate operation recognition, and improves the accuracy and reliability of the interaction between the device and the user.

[0068] S202, outputting different vibration waveforms according to the type; Outputting different vibration waveforms for different operation types can make the operation feedback more rich and diverse. Different vibration waveforms have differences in frequency, intensity, duration, etc., and can convey different information and emotions. It provides a more delicate and real operation feedback experience for the user, enabling the user to perceive the subtle differences in the operation through touch and enhancing the user's perception of the operation result.

[0069] S203, performing vibration feedback on the housing of the smart switch in response to the vibration waveform.

[0070] After the smart switch receives the operation instruction and executes the corresponding operation, it performs vibration feedback on the housing through the actuator, enabling the user to intuitively feel the result of the operation. This physical vibration feedback simulates the touch feeling when operating an object in the real world and improves the user's perception of the operation.

[0071] Receiving a control operation on the smart switch and judging the type of the control operation includes: When the control operation is a pressing operation, different vibration waveforms are output according to the pressing type, where the pressing type includes long pressing, short pressing, and continuous pressing; When the control operation is a rotating operation, different vibration waveforms are output according to the rotation type, where the rotation type includes rotation direction, rotation speed, and rotation angle.

[0072] In the above embodiment, when the sensing member senses the pressing operation applied to the intelligent switch, corresponding to short pressing (for example, the pressing time is less than 1 s), long pressing (for example, the pressing time is between 2 - 5 s), and continuous pressing (for example, two or more short presses), different vibration waveforms can be output. The actuator can respectively generate a first-frequency vibration feedback, a second-frequency vibration feedback, and a third-frequency vibration feedback on the housing according to different waveforms. The vibration frequencies of the first frequency, the second frequency, and the third frequency increase in sequence, so as to realize different operation functions of the intelligent switch while feedbacking different control operation hand feelings to the user. For example, when the actuator respectively generates a first-frequency vibration feedback, a second-frequency vibration feedback, and a third-frequency vibration feedback on the housing of the intelligent switch, it correspondingly executes the voice interaction start, volume increase, and volume decrease of the device applied by the intelligent switch.

[0073] In the above embodiment, when the sensing member senses the rotating operation applied to the intelligent switch, corresponding to clockwise small-angle rotation (for example, the rotation angle is less than 30°), clockwise large-angle rotation (for example, the rotation angle is greater than or equal to 30°), counterclockwise small-angle rotation (for example, the rotation angle is less than 30°), and counterclockwise large-angle rotation (for example, the rotation angle is greater than or equal to 30°), different vibration waveforms can be output. The actuator can respectively generate a first-frequency vibration feedback, a second-frequency vibration feedback, a third-frequency vibration feedback, and a fourth-frequency vibration feedback on the housing according to different waveforms. The vibration frequencies of the first frequency, the second frequency, the third frequency, and the fourth frequency increase in sequence, so as to realize different operation functions of the intelligent switch while feedbacking different control operation hand feelings to the user. For example, when the actuator respectively generates a first-frequency vibration feedback, a second-frequency vibration feedback, a third-frequency vibration feedback, and a fourth-frequency vibration feedback on the housing of the intelligent switch, it correspondingly executes video switching, brightness increase, brightness decrease, and video pause of the device applied by the intelligent switch.

[0074] An embodiment of the present application further provides a vehicle, and the vehicle includes the above intelligent switch.

[0075] In the above embodiments, the intelligent switch of the vehicle realizes a high degree of integration of the intelligent switch functions of the intelligent button or intelligent knob type by adopting the mutual cooperation of the sensing member 3 and the actuator 4. On the premise of ensuring that the intelligent switch triggers the vibration feedback function when pressed and rotated, increasing the tactile experience of multi-dimensional interaction, the volume of the intelligent switch is effectively reduced; different vibrations feedback by the actuator 4 can correspondingly realize different functions of the vehicle, improving the diversification of vehicle function control.

[0076] Although some specific embodiments of the present application have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are only for illustration and not for limiting the scope of the present application. Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments can be modified without departing from the scope and spirit of the present application.

Claims

1. An intelligent switch, characterized in that, Comprising: A housing (1) and a circuit board (2), the circuit board (2) being disposed within the housing (1); A sensing member (3), the sensing member (3) being disposed within the housing (1) and electrically connected to the circuit board (2), the sensing member (3) being configured to sense a control operation of the housing (1); An actuator (4), the actuator (4) being disposed within the housing (1) and electrically connected to the circuit board (2), the actuator (4) being capable of forming a vibration feedback on the smart switch according to the control operation sensed by the sensing member (3).

2. The intelligent switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The actuator (4) includes at least one of a piezoelectric ceramic element, an electromagnetic vibrator, a linear motor, and an eccentric motor.

3. The intelligent switch according to claim 1, wherein The sensing member (3) is configured to sense a pressing operation of the housing (1), and the actuator (4) is capable of providing different vibrations according to different pressing operations of the housing (1).

4. The intelligent switch according to claim 3, wherein, The sensing member (3) includes a first optical sensor (31) and an optical device (32), the first optical sensor (31) being disposed within the housing (1) and electrically connected to the circuit board (2), the housing (1) having a pressing portion (13), and the optical device (32) being disposed on the pressing portion (13) and opposite to the first optical sensor (31).

5. The intelligent switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensing member (3) is configured to sense a rotational operation of the housing (1), and the actuator (4) is capable of providing different vibrations according to different rotational operations of the housing (1).

6. The intelligent switch according to claim 5, wherein The sensing member (3) includes a rotating disk (33) and a second optical sensor (34), the housing (1) including a bottom case (11) and a rotating cover (12), the rotating cover (12) being rotatably connected to the bottom case (11); The rotating disk (33) is disposed within the housing (1) and is capable of rotating synchronously with the rotating cover (12), and the second optical sensor (34) is disposed within the housing (1) and is configured to detect the rotation direction, rotation speed, and rotation angle of the rotating disk (33).

7. The intelligent switch according to claim 1, wherein The height dimension of the smart switch is 5 - 12 mm.

8. An operation feedback method for an intelligent switch, characterized in that, Comprising: Receiving a control operation on the smart switch and determining the type of the control operation; Outputting different vibration waveforms according to the type; Responsive to the vibration waveforms, performing a vibration feedback on the smart switch; Wherein, the control operations on the smart switch include a pressing operation and a rotational operation.

9. The operation feedback method of the intelligent switch according to claim 8, characterized in that, The receiving a control operation on the smart switch and determining the type of the control operation includes: In the case where the control operation is a pressing operation, outputting different vibration waveforms according to the pressing type, the pressing type including a long press, a short press, and a continuous press; In the case where the control operation is a rotational operation, outputting different vibration waveforms according to the rotational type, the rotational type including a rotation direction, a rotation speed, and a rotation angle.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Including the smart switch according to any one of claims 1 - 7.

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