Electronic device

Abstract

The invention discloses electronic equipment which comprises a shell, the shell is provided with an observation window, and the observation window is configured to enable a designated area in the electronic equipment to be observed; the circuit board is arranged in the shell; the information indicating component comprises a first clamping structure arranged on the circuit board and a second clamping structure connected with the first clamping structure; the first clamping structure comprises a first window facing the observation window, the second clamping structure comprises a second window facing the observation window, the first window and the second window have different colors, and when the second clamping structure is not connected with the first clamping structure, the first window is exposed through the observation window; and after the second clamping structure is connected with the first clamping structure, the second window is exposed through the observation window. According to the invention, the connection is convenient, and the privacy security problem of the electronic equipment is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of computer technology. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of technology, electronic products such as smartphones and tablets have become indispensable tools in people's daily lives and work. These electronic products are usually equipped with headphone jacks so that users can conveniently enjoy audio content or make calls. However, existing headphone connection technologies have certain shortcomings in practical applications.

[0003] Specifically, in existing laptop products, the microphone is either installed on the camera module or separately from the camera. Regardless of the method, users can only control whether the microphone is working through software after the computer is turned on. Users cannot easily and effectively determine whether the microphone is currently working. Especially when using wired headphones, due to the lack of clear connection status indicators, users may not be able to determine whether the headphones have been successfully connected, which may lead to problems such as audio output errors or call interruptions.

[0004] More importantly, existing headphone connectivity technologies have significant shortcomings in protecting user privacy. When users are not using the headphones, if they remain connected to the electronic device, they could become a potential eavesdropping device, leaking the user's private information. This risk of privacy breach is particularly pronounced in public places or when sharing electronic devices with others, causing concern among customers while using their computers. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the problems of existing technologies, this application discloses a novel technology solution for providing headphone connection status indication and privacy protection for electronic products.

[0006] This application provides an electronic device, including a housing having an observation window configured to allow observation of a designated area inside the electronic device; a circuit board disposed inside the housing; and an information indicating component comprising a first engaging structure disposed on the circuit board and a second engaging structure connected to the first engaging structure. The first engaging structure includes a first window facing the observation window, and the second engaging structure includes a second window facing the observation window. The first and second windows have different colors. When the second engaging structure is not connected to the first engaging structure, the first window is visible through the observation window; when the second engaging structure is connected to the first engaging structure, the second window is visible through the observation window.

[0007] A further improvement of the present invention is that the first engaging structure includes a connecting portion that can accommodate the second window. When the second engaging structure is not connected to the first engaging structure, the first window protrudes through the observation window. When the second engaging structure is connected to the first engaging structure, the second window is inserted into the connecting portion and covers the first window and protrudes from the observation window.

[0008] A further improvement of the present invention is that the connecting portion includes a bottom surface forming a first window, a plurality of sidewalls surrounding the bottom surface, and an opening formed in the sidewalls for insertion of the second window.

[0009] A further improvement of the present invention is that the sidewall includes a first sidewall group and a second sidewall group, the first sidewall group and the second sidewall group being respectively connected to the circuit board, and the opening being formed between the first sidewall group and the second sidewall group.

[0010] A further improvement of the present invention is that the first sidewall group includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall connected in sequence; the second sidewall group includes a third sidewall and a fourth sidewall connected in sequence, and the first sidewall, the second sidewall, the third sidewall and the fourth sidewall form a cross-section that is basically rhomboid in shape.

[0011] A further improvement of the present invention is that the second engaging structure includes a connector having a sidewall that matches the shape of the first engaging structure.

[0012] A further improvement of the present invention is that the second engaging structure is configured to connect to the external electronic device and move the position of the second window according to the connection state of the external electronic device. When the external electronic device is not connected to the second engaging structure, the second engaging structure is not connected to the first engaging structure; when the external electronic device is connected to the second engaging structure, the second engaging structure is connected to the first engaging structure.

[0013] A further improvement of the present invention is that the external electronic device is a microphone.

[0014] A further improvement of the present invention is that the circuit board is a circuit board equipped with a camera module.

[0015] A further improvement of the present invention is that the second window is configured to include a power signal line for electrically connecting an external electronic device, and the second window is electrically connected to the first engagement structure.

[0016] Thanks to the above technical solutions, this invention is easy to connect and solves the privacy and security issues of electronic devices. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Appendix Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure and the display effect of the observation window when the second engaging structure is not connected to the first engaging structure in an embodiment of the present invention; Appendix Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the second engaging structure is connected to the first engaging structure in an embodiment of the present invention, and a display effect of the observation window. Appendix Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the external electronic device is not connected to the second engaging structure in an embodiment of the present invention; Appendix Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the external electronic device and the second engaging structure in an embodiment of the present invention; Appendix Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in an embodiment of the present invention showing the connection between the external electronic device and the second engaging structure. Appendix Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the process of connecting the connector and the connecting part in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0018] In the following description, the terminology used in the specification will be briefly described, and embodiments will be described in detail. All terms used herein, including descriptive or technical terms, should be interpreted as having the meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. However, these terms may have different meanings depending on the intent of one of ordinary skill in the art, precedent, or the emergence of new technologies.

[0019] Furthermore, some terms may be chosen by the applicant, and in such cases, the meaning of the chosen terms will be described in detail in the detailed description of the embodiments. Therefore, the terms used herein must be defined based on their meanings in conjunction with the description throughout the specification. Additionally, when a component “comprises” or “contains” an element, the component may also include other elements without excluding them, unless there is a specific description to the contrary. In the following description, terms such as “component” and “module” indicate a unit for performing at least one function or operation, wherein units and modules may be implemented as hardware or software or by combining hardware and software.

[0020] Embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, embodiments may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the embodiments to those skilled in the art. In the following description, well-known functions or structures are not described in detail, as they would obscure the embodiments with unnecessary detail, and throughout the specification, the same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar elements.

[0021] Reference Appendix Figure 1 To be continued Figure 6 , attached Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second engaging structure when it is not connected to the first engaging structure, and a display effect of the observation window in an embodiment of the present invention; (Attached) Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the second engaging structure is connected to the first engaging structure in an embodiment of the present invention, and a display effect of the observation window; (Attached) Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the external electronic device when it is not connected to the second engaging structure in an embodiment of the present invention; (See attached diagram) Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the external electronic device and the second engaging structure in an embodiment of the present invention; (See attached diagram) Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in an embodiment of the present invention, showing the connection between the external electronic device and the second engaging structure; (See attached diagram) Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the process of connecting the connector and the connecting part in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] This application discloses an electronic device for indicating the connection between an external electronic device 8 and a circuit board 1, comprising: The housing has an observation window configured to allow observation of a designated area inside the electronic device; Circuit board 1 is located inside the housing; The information indicating component includes a first engaging structure 2 disposed on a circuit board 1 and a second engaging structure 3 connected to the first engaging structure 2. The first engaging structure 2 includes a first window 4 facing the observation window, and the second engaging structure 3 includes a second window 5 facing the observation window. The first window 4 and the second window 5 have different colors. When the second engaging structure 3 is not connected to the first engaging structure 2, the first window 4 is visible through the observation window. When the second engaging structure 3 is connected to the first engaging structure 2, the second window 5 is visible through the observation window.

[0023] An observation window covers the first engagement structure 2, allowing the first engagement structure 2 to be observed from the outside of the electronic device.

[0024] The first engaging structure 2 includes a connecting portion 6 that accommodates the second window 5. When the second engaging structure 3 is not connected to the first engaging structure 2, the first window 4 protrudes through the observation window. When the second engaging structure 3 is connected to the first engaging structure 2, the second window 5 is inserted into the connecting portion 6, covers the first window 4, and protrudes through the observation window. When the second engaging structure 3 is not inserted, the color of the first engaging structure 2 can be observed through the observation window; when the second engaging structure 3 is inserted, the color of the second engaging structure 3 can be observed through the observation window.

[0025] The connecting part 6 includes a bottom surface forming the first window 4, multiple sidewalls surrounding the bottom surface, and openings formed in the sidewalls for insertion of the second window 5. When the first engaging structure 2 is observed from the external viewing window, at least the bottom surface of the first engaging structure can be seen through the viewing window. The bottom surface of the first engaging structure is the surface away from the viewing window, and this bottom surface should have a bright or obvious color so that it can be seen from the viewing window. The second engaging structure 3 has a top surface, and the top surface and the bottom surface of the first engaging structure 2 have different colors. For example, the top surface of the second engaging structure 3 can be blue, and the bottom surface of the first engaging structure 2 can be red. When the second engaging structure 3 is not inserted, red can be seen from the viewing window; when the second engaging structure 3 is inserted, blue can be seen from the viewing window. The sidewalls of the first engaging structure 2 can also have the same color as the bottom surface, such as red, so that a relatively uniform color can be seen when viewed from different angles.

[0026] The sidewalls include a first sidewall group and a second sidewall group, which can be connected to each other and then to the circuit board 1. An opening is formed between the first sidewall group and the second sidewall group. In some embodiments, the first sidewall group and the second sidewall group are respectively connected to the circuit board 1. In some embodiments, the first engaging structure 2 is integrally formed on the circuit board 1; in other words, the first sidewall group and the second sidewall group of the first engaging structure 2 have the same material as the circuit board 1.

[0027] The first sidewall group includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall connected in one step; the second sidewall group includes a third sidewall and a fourth sidewall connected in sequence. The first sidewall, the second sidewall, the third sidewall and the fourth sidewall form a cross-section that is basically rhomboid. An opening is formed between the first sidewall and the third sidewall for the insertion of the second engaging structure 3, and the second sidewall and the fourth sidewall are respectively connected to the circuit board 1.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first sidewall includes a first portion and a second portion forming a V-shaped structure; the third sidewall includes a third portion and a fourth portion forming a V-shaped structure, the connection between the first portion and the second portion of the first sidewall being the bottom of the V-shaped structure; the connection between the third portion and the fourth portion of the third sidewall being the bottom of the V-shaped structure. An elastic opening is formed between the bottom of the V-shaped structure of the first sidewall and the bottom of the V-shaped structure of the third sidewall. When the second window 5 is inserted, the opening formed by the bottom of the V-shaped structure of the first sidewall and the bottom of the V-shaped structure of the third sidewall separates and then closes to secure the second window 5.

[0029] The second engaging structure 3 includes a connector 7 having sidewalls that match the shape of the first engaging structure 2. In embodiments where the first engaging structure 2 has a rhomboid cross-section, the connector 7 has an outer wall that matches the shape of the first, second, third, and fourth sidewalls of the first engaging structure 2.

[0030] The second engaging structure 3 is configured to connect to the external electronic device 8 and move the position of the second window 5 according to the connection status of the external electronic device 8. When the external electronic device 8 is not connected to the second engaging structure 3, the second engaging structure 3 is not connected to the first engaging structure 2; when the external electronic device 8 is connected to the second engaging structure 3, the second engaging structure 3 is connected to the first engaging structure 2.

[0031] External electronic device 8 is a microphone (also called a mic). When the microphone is not inserted, the color of the bottom surface of the first locking structure 2 can be observed through the viewing window; when the microphone is inserted, the color of the top surface of the power pin can be observed through the viewing window. The second locking structure 3 includes the microphone power signal line. When the microphone is not inserted into the designated position, the color of the first locking structure 2 can be observed through the viewing window; the second locking structure 3 cannot be electrically connected to the first locking structure 2, and the microphone cannot be powered; when the microphone is inserted into the designated position, it pushes the second locking structure 3 to connect electrically with the first locking structure 2, and the color of the second window 5 can be observed through the viewing window, indicating that the microphone is powered and the circuit is connected.

[0032] The second locking structure 3 includes a connection hole for connecting to the microphone (external electronic device 8). When the microphone is inserted and connected, the second locking structure 3 is pushed to connect electrically with the first locking structure 2. The color of the second window 5 can be observed through the observation window, the microphone is powered, and the circuit is turned on.

[0033] The second locking structure 3 also includes other data signal transmission structures for connection to the circuit board 1, such as microphone data signal lines, microphone clock signal lines, and microphone ground signal lines. The microphone data signal lines, microphone clock signal lines, and microphone ground signal lines can be connected to the circuit board 1 via conventional electrical connection structures. In some embodiments, the microphone data signal lines, microphone clock signal lines, and microphone ground signal lines maintain a connection to the main circuit board 1, but the circuit is only activated when the power signal line is inserted, achieving data transmission. In other embodiments, the microphone data signal lines, microphone clock signal lines, microphone ground signal lines, and power signal lines are arranged together; when the microphone is not inserted, all signals are separated, and when the microphone is inserted, all signals are connected together. In some embodiments, left and right channel identification signal lines may also be included. The principle is the same as above and will not be repeated here. Through the visual microphone connection design, users can intuitively and visually determine whether the microphone is connected or not. When the microphone is seen not connected to the electronic device, the user can speak with confidence; when the microphone is seen connected to the electronic device, the user can then carefully choose to use voice or disconnect the microphone from the electronic device as soon as possible, thereby increasing the user's confidence in protecting voice privacy.

[0034] The second window 5 is configured to include a power signal line for electrically connecting to an external electronic device 8, and the second window 5 is electrically connected to the first engaging structure 2. Specifically, the first engaging structure 2 and the second engaging structure 3 can be electrically connected through their bottom surfaces. That is, the bottom surfaces of the first engaging structure 2 and the second engaging structure 3 are electrically conductive when they come into contact. In some embodiments, the first engaging structure 2 and the second engaging structure 3 can be electrically connected through their side walls. In some embodiments, at least one side wall of the first engaging structure 2 and the side wall of the second engaging structure 3 can be electrically conductive. In other embodiments, an electrical conductive structure can be provided at the connection between the first and second parts of the first side wall, and / or at the connection between the third and fourth parts of the third side wall. When the connector 7 of the second window 5 is inserted, the connection between the first and second parts of the first side wall and / or the connection between the third and fourth parts of the third side wall locks the connector 7 in place, thus achieving the electrical connection between the first engaging structure 2 and the second engaging structure 3. The circuit board is a circuit board equipped with a camera module.

[0035] In some embodiments, the second engaging structure 3 can be synchronized with the external electronic device through a structure similar to a linkage component. When the external electronic device is inserted, the linkage component is pushed by the external electronic device and drives the second engaging structure 3 to move toward the first engaging structure 2. Finally, when the external electronic device is fully inserted, the second engaging structure 3 completes its connection with the first engaging structure 2.

[0036] It should be understood that the embodiments described herein should be considered in a descriptive sense only and not for limiting purposes. The description of features or aspects within each embodiment should generally be considered applicable to other similar features or aspects in other embodiments. Although one or more embodiments have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that: include The housing has an observation window configured to allow observation of a designated area inside the electronic device; Circuit board (1) is disposed inside the housing; The information indicating component includes a first engaging structure (2) disposed on the circuit board (1) and a second engaging structure (3) connected to the first engaging structure (2); the first engaging structure (2) includes a first window (4) facing the observation window, and the second engaging structure (3) includes a second window (5) facing the observation window. The first window (4) and the second window (5) have different colors. When the second engaging structure (3) is not connected to the first engaging structure (2), the first window (4) is exposed through the observation window; when the second engaging structure (3) is connected to the first engaging structure (2), the second window (5) is exposed through the observation window.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first engaging structure (2) includes a connecting part (6) that can accommodate the second window (5). When the second engaging structure (3) is not connected to the first engaging structure (2), the first window (4) protrudes through the observation window. When the second engaging structure (3) is connected to the first engaging structure (2), the second window (5) is inserted into the connecting part (6) and covers the first window (4) and protrudes from the observation window.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting part (6) includes a bottom surface forming the first window (4), a plurality of sidewalls surrounding the bottom surface, and an opening formed in the sidewalls for the insertion of the second window (5).

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sidewalls include a first sidewall group and a second sidewall group, which are respectively connected to the circuit board (1), and the opening is formed between the first sidewall group and the second sidewall group.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first sidewall group includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall connected in sequence; the second sidewall group includes a third sidewall and a fourth sidewall connected in sequence, and the first sidewall, the second sidewall, the third sidewall and the fourth sidewall form a shape with a cross-section that is basically rhomboid.

6. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second engaging structure (3) includes a connector (7) having a sidewall that matches the shape of the first engaging structure (2).

7. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second engaging structure (3) is configured to connect to an external electronic device (8) and move the position of the second window (5) according to the connection status of the external electronic device (8). When the external electronic device (8) is not connected to the second engaging structure (3), the second engaging structure (3) is not connected to the first engaging structure (2); when the external electronic device (8) is connected to the second engaging structure (3), the second engaging structure (3) is connected to the first engaging structure (2).

8. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The external electronic device (8) is a microphone.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The circuit board (1) is a circuit board equipped with a camera module.

10. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second window (5) is configured to include a power signal line for electrically connecting an external electronic device (8), and the second window (5) is electrically connected to the first engagement structure (2).

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