Wireless earphone device integrated with touch control and communication assembly

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention discloses a wireless earphone device integrating a touch control component and a communication component, the wireless earphone device comprises a wireless earphone and an earphone control component, the wireless earphone is provided with a touch control input component, a first communication component and a main control chip, and the main control chip controls the touch control input component according to user touch control operation acting on the touch control input component. Generating a first control instruction, wherein the first control instruction is used for switching the use state of the wireless earphone; the earphone control assembly comprises a second earphone state switching assembly, a third communication assembly and a control chip, the control chip generates a third control instruction according to user operation acting on the second earphone state switching assembly, and the third communication assembly is in communication connection with the first communication assembly of the wireless earphone. And the earphone control assembly switches the use state of the wireless earphone through the third control instruction. According to the embodiment, the user can select the operation instruction to control the wireless earphone, so that the user can answer an incoming call or switch the audio content in time, and the operation convenience of the user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of this disclosure relate to the field of smart wearable device technology, and more specifically to a wireless earphone device integrating touch and communication components. Background Technology

[0002] During daily outdoor activities or wilderness adventures, people often need to play audio or answer phone calls. Wireless headphones, due to their portability and wireless design, are widely used in various scenarios. However, during outdoor activities, users' hands may be dirty or they may be operating the headphones in a way that makes operation difficult. Therefore, there is a need for wireless headphones that can be controlled without requiring large movements. Currently, traditional wireless headphones mostly rely on touch controls on the surface of the headphones or physical buttons on the stem for control.

[0003] However, in practice, the following technical problems often arise when using wireless headphones:

[0004] Because traditional wireless headphones rely solely on the touch controls of the phone or the headphones themselves, users often need to make large movements to operate them when they are exercising or have limited hand mobility. This results in difficulty in answering calls or switching audio content in a timely manner, leading to low ease of operation and a poor user experience.

[0005] The information disclosed in this background section is only intended to enhance the understanding of the background of the inventive concept, and therefore may contain information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The summary portion of this disclosure is intended to provide a brief overview of the concepts, which will be described in detail in the detailed description portion. This summary portion is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed technical solutions, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed technical solutions.

[0007] Some embodiments of this disclosure propose a wireless earphone device integrating touch and communication components to solve one or more of the technical problems mentioned in the background section above.

[0008] In a first aspect, some embodiments of this disclosure provide a wireless earphone device integrating touch and communication components. The wireless earphone device includes a wireless earphone and an earphone control component. The wireless earphone is provided with a touch input component, a first communication component, and a main control chip. The main control chip generates a first control command based on a user touch operation applied to the touch input component. The first control command is used to switch the usage state of the wireless earphone. The earphone control component includes a second earphone state switching component, a third communication component, and a control chip. The control chip generates a third control command based on a user operation applied to the second earphone state switching component. The third communication component is communicatively connected to the first communication component of the wireless earphone. The earphone control component switches the usage state of the wireless earphone through the third control command.

[0009] Optionally, the wireless earphone further includes a combination circuit and a first energy storage component. The combination circuit is used to realize the communication, touch command processing and audio signal processing of the wireless earphone, and the first energy storage component is used to supply power to the earphone.

[0010] Optionally, the wireless earphone includes an earphone shell, the first energy storage component is disposed at one end inside the earphone shell, the other end inside the earphone shell is disposed of an earphone speaker, the combined circuit is disposed in the middle region inside the earphone shell, and the touch input component is disposed on the surface of the earphone shell.

[0011] Optionally, the wireless earphone device further includes a charging case, which includes a main control area and a storage compartment. The main control area is located at the top of the charging case, and the storage compartment is located at the bottom of the charging case. The main control area is provided with a first earphone state switching component.

[0012] Optionally, the storage compartment includes an earphone cover and an earphone charging case, wherein the earphone charging case is provided with a power supply interface.

[0013] Optionally, the aforementioned headphone control assembly further includes a housing and circuit components. The housing includes a base plate and a protective cover. The circuit components are disposed on the base plate and include a second energy storage component, a second charging port, and a second printed circuit board. The control chip is integrated on the second printed circuit board.

[0014] Optionally, the second earphone state switching component is disposed on the second printed circuit board, the second energy storage component and the second charging port are both connected to the second printed circuit board, the protective cover is disposed on the second printed circuit board and connected to the base plate, one side of the protective cover is provided with a reserved opening adapted to the second charging port, and the outer layer of the housing is also provided with a waterproof sleeve.

[0015] Optionally, the earphone shell is provided with an earphone speaker diaphragm on the side that contacts the earphone speaker. The combined circuit includes a flexible printed circuit board and a first printed circuit board. The main control chip is integrated on the first printed circuit board. The flexible printed circuit board is disposed opposite the touch input component. The flexible printed circuit board is connected to one side of the first printed circuit board. The main control chip is disposed on the other side of the first printed circuit board. The main control chip is used for communication and audio data processing. The earphone shell is also provided with a first charging port.

[0016] Optionally, the charging case further includes a charging interface and a housing shell. The junction between the charging interface and the housing shell is provided with a mounting groove, and a sealing ring is embedded in the mounting groove to seal between the charging interface and the housing shell. The sealing ring is made of elastic silicone material. When a charging cable is inserted into the charging interface, the charging interface can generate a pre-tightening force of 0.1 to 0.3 N. The shape of the earphone control component is a circular ring for the operator to wear. The earphone control component also includes a temperature sensor, which detects the user's body temperature in real time. If hypothermia or fever is detected, an alarm message is sent to the wireless earphone.

[0017] Optionally, the aforementioned headphone control component includes an inertial measurement sensor, an ultra-wideband transceiver, and a processor. The inertial measurement sensor, the ultra-wideband transceiver, and the processor are all communicatively connected. The processor is further configured to perform the following detection steps: in response to detecting state data collected by the headphone control component, controlling the inertial measurement sensor to detect the spatial data of the headphone control component in real time; determining, based on the spatial data, whether the headphone control component meets a preset drop condition; in response to determining that the headphone control component meets the preset drop condition, determining whether the headphone control component is disconnected from the wireless headphone; in response to determining that the headphone control component is disconnected from the wireless headphone, controlling the headphone control component to establish a communication connection within a preset time; in response to determining that the connection with the wireless headphone is unsuccessful within the preset time, activating the ultra-wideband transceiver to enter a positioning signal broadcast mode, and controlling the headphone control component to send a positioning signal.

[0018] Secondly, some embodiments of this disclosure provide an electronic device, including: one or more processors; and a storage device having one or more programs stored thereon, wherein when the one or more programs are executed by the one or more processors, the one or more processors implement the method described in any implementation of the first aspect above.

[0019] The above-described embodiments of this disclosure have the following beneficial effects: The wireless earphone device integrating touch and communication components according to some embodiments of this disclosure can achieve different command control of the wireless earphone through multiple components. Users can choose the most convenient operation to control the wireless earphone, facilitating timely answering of calls or switching audio content. Specifically, the reason for the numerous technical problems of existing wireless earphone devices is that: since the operation of traditional wireless earphones relies solely on the touch area of ​​the mobile phone or the earphone itself, users often need to make large movements to complete the operation when in motion or with hand inconvenience, resulting in the inability to answer calls or switch audio content in a timely manner, low ease of operation, and consequently, a poor user experience. Based on this, some embodiments of this disclosure provide a wireless earphone device integrating touch and communication components. The wireless earphone device includes a wireless earphone and an earphone control component. The wireless earphone is equipped with a touch input component, a first communication component, and a main control chip. The main control chip generates a first control command based on user touch operations applied to the touch input component. The first control command is used to switch the usage state of the wireless earphone. The earphone control component includes a second earphone state switching component, a third communication component, and a control chip. The control chip generates a third control command based on user operations applied to the second earphone state switching component. The third communication component is communicatively connected to the first communication component of the wireless earphone. The earphone control component switches the usage state of the wireless earphone through the third control command. Because the usage state of the wireless earphone can be switched directly using the earphone control component, users do not need to rely on the touch area of ​​the mobile phone or earphone itself, and do not need to make large movements to complete the operation when in motion or with hand inconvenience, thus improving the convenience and efficiency of users in answering calls or switching audio content. Therefore, different commands can be used to control the wireless headphones through the connected headphone control device. Users can choose the most convenient operation commands to control the wireless headphones, making it easier to answer calls or switch audio content in a timely manner, thus improving the ease of operation for users. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and other features, advantages, and aspects of the embodiments of this disclosure will become more apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. Throughout the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements. It should be understood that the drawings are schematic, and elements are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0021] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the headphone control assembly of a wireless headphone device integrating touch and communication components according to the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 2This is a top view of the headphone control assembly of a wireless headphone device with integrated touch and communication components according to the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the wireless earphone structure of a wireless earphone device integrating touch and communication components according to the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the charging case structure of a wireless earphone device integrating touch and communication components according to this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device suitable for implementing some embodiments of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0027] It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0028] It should be noted that the concepts of "first" and "second" mentioned in this disclosure are used only to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order of functions performed by these devices, modules or units or their interdependencies.

[0029] It should be noted that the terms "a" and "a plurality of" used in this disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise expressly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".

[0030] The names of messages or information exchanged between multiple devices in the embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of such messages or information.

[0031] This disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0032] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the headphone control component included in a wireless headphone device with integrated touch and communication components, according to the present disclosure. Figure 1It may include a waterproof cover 1, a protective cover 2, a second earphone state switching component 3, a second energy storage component 4, a second charging port 5, a base plate 6, and a second printed circuit board 7.

[0033] Figure 2 This is a top view of the headphone control components included in a wireless headphone device with integrated touch and communication components according to the present disclosure. Figure 2 It may include a second headphone state switching component 3, a second energy storage component 4, a second charging port 5, a base plate 6, and a second printed circuit board 7.

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the wireless earphone structure included in a wireless earphone device with integrated touch and communication components according to the present disclosure. Figure 3 It may include a touch input component 8.

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the charging case structure of a wireless earphone device with integrated touch and communication components according to the present disclosure. Figure 4 It may include a first headphone state switching component 9.

[0036] In some embodiments, the wireless earphone device may include wireless earphones and an earphone control component. The wireless earphones may be clip-on wireless earphones (Bluetooth earphones). The charging case may be cylindrical. Here, the type of wireless earphones, the shape of the earphone control component, and the shape of the charging case are not specifically limited and can be adjusted according to actual needs. For example, the earphone control component may be ring-shaped.

[0037] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3As shown, the aforementioned wireless headset may include a touch input component 8, a first communication component, and a main control chip. The main control chip can generate a first control command based on user touch operations applied to the touch input component 8. This first control command can be used to switch the usage state of the wireless headset. The usage state can be an audio playback state or an audio playback pause state. The first communication component can be a Bluetooth Low Energy component. The user touch operation can represent a click or swipe operation on the touch input component 8. The user can click or swipe the touch input component 8 to cause it to generate the first control command, which can control the audio playback and pause of the wireless headset. Here, the type of the first communication component and the function of the first control command are not specifically limited and can be adjusted according to actual needs. The touch input component 8 can be a capacitive touch sensor. It should be noted that the model of the touch input component 8 is not specifically limited and can be adjusted according to actual needs. For example, the model of the touch input component 8 can be a piezoelectric touch sensor.

[0038] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the aforementioned headset control component may include a second headset state switching component 3, a third communication component, and a control chip. The control chip can generate a third control command based on user operations performed on the second headset state switching component 3. The third communication component can communicate with the first communication component of the wireless headset. The headset control component can switch the usage state of the wireless headset using the third control command. The third communication component can be a Bluetooth Low Energy component. The third control command can be generated by pressing the second headset state switching component 3, and can control audio playback and pause, call answering and hanging up of the wireless headset. The second headset state switching component 3 can be a PTT (Push-to-Talk) button. The connection between the third communication component and the first communication component of the wireless headset can be via Bluetooth. Here, the type of the third communication component, the type of the second headset state switching component 3, the specific function of the third control command, and the connection method between the third communication component and the first communication component of the wireless headset are not specifically limited and can be adjusted according to actual needs. For example, when the user presses the second headphone state switching component 3, the generated third control command is to answer a phone call. The control chip can be a highly integrated system-on-a-chip (SoC). The control chip can integrate or be wiredly connected to the third communication component for wireless communication. It should be noted that the control chip can be integrated with the third communication component as a single unit or a separate chip combination.

[0039] Optionally, the wireless earphone may further include a combination circuit and a first energy storage component. The combination circuit can be used to implement communication, touch control command processing, and audio signal processing of the wireless earphone. The first energy storage component supplies power to the earphone. Specifically, the combination circuit can decode the digital audio signal received by the first communication component using the included main control chip to generate an analog audio signal, and use the first control command to play / pause audio and answer / hang up calls. The touch control command processing can be achieved by the combination circuit directly converting these electrical signals into control commands such as "play / pause" and "skip track" using preset logic (such as a combination of AND, OR, and NOT gates). The audio signal processing can be achieved by the main control chip included in the combination circuit acquiring, converting, optimizing, storing, or transmitting audio signals (analog or digital) to improve sound quality, adapt to device requirements, or achieve specific functions (such as noise reduction or enhanced voice). The first energy storage component can be a battery to provide power for the wireless earphone's daily use. Here, the function of the combination circuit and the type of the first energy storage component are not specifically limited and can be adjusted according to actual needs. For example, if the analog audio signal received by the combinational circuit is a signal for playing audio, then the audio will be played through the first control command.

[0040] Optionally, the wireless earphone may include an earphone shell. The first energy storage component may be disposed at one end of the earphone shell. The other end of the earphone shell may be provided with an earphone speaker. The combined circuit may be disposed in the middle area of ​​the earphone shell. The touch input component 8 may be disposed on the surface of the earphone shell. The earphone speaker can convert amplified electrical signals into sound; the amplification of the electrical signals is accomplished by a power amplifier circuit. The touch input component 8 can be used to sense the user's touch operation and convert it into an electrical signal for transmission to the combined circuit. For example, when the touch input component senses the user's touch operation, it indicates that the user needs to hang up the phone; the electrical signal indicating hanging up the phone is then transmitted to the combined circuit, and the combined circuit hangs up the phone after recognizing the electrical signal.

[0041] Optionally, such as Figure 4As shown, the wireless earphone device also includes a charging case, which may include a main control area 10 and a storage compartment 11. The main control area 10 may be located at the top of the charging case. The storage compartment 11 may be located at the bottom of the charging case. The main control area 10 may be provided with a first earphone state switching component 9. The first earphone state switching component 9 may be located at the top of the main control area 10. The position of the first earphone state switching component 9 is not specifically limited and can be adjusted according to actual needs. The charging case may be configured with a second communication component, the first earphone state switching component 9, and an operation chip. The operation chip can generate a second control command based on user operation on the first earphone state switching component 9. The second communication component can communicate with the first communication component of the wireless earphone. The charging case can switch the usage state of the wireless earphone through the second control command. The second communication component may be a Bluetooth Low Energy component. By pressing the first earphone state switching component 9, the operation chip generates the second control command, which can control the audio playback and pause of the wireless earphone. The aforementioned first headset state switching component 9 can be a PTT (Push-to-Talk) button. The aforementioned communication connection can be a Bluetooth connection. Here, there are no specific limitations on the type of the aforementioned second communication component, the type of the aforementioned first headset state switching component 9, the function of the aforementioned second control command, or the aforementioned communication connection method; adjustments can be made according to actual needs. For example, when the user operation is a press, the generated second control command is an instruction to answer a phone call. The aforementioned operating chip can be a highly integrated system-on-a-chip (SoC). The aforementioned operating chip can internally integrate or be wiredly connected to the aforementioned second communication component for wireless communication connection. The aforementioned operating chip can be integrated into the aforementioned main control area 10. It should be noted that the combination form of the aforementioned operating chip can be either an integrated unit with the aforementioned second communication component or a separate chip combination.

[0042] Optionally, the storage compartment 11 may include an earphone cover and an earphone charging case. The earphone charging case may be provided with a power supply interface. The earphone cover may be a flip-top type. The power supply interface may be a contact-type interface for charging the wireless earphones. Here, there are no specific limitations on the type of earphone cover or the type of power supply interface; they can be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0043] Optionally, such as Figure 1As shown, the aforementioned headphone control assembly may further include a housing and circuit components. The housing may include a base plate 6 and a protective cover 2. The circuit components may be disposed on the base plate 6. The circuit components may include a second energy storage component 4, a second charging port 5, and a second printed circuit board 7. The control chip may be integrated into the second printed circuit board 7. The second energy storage component can be used to supply power to the headphone control assembly. The second charging port can be connected to an external charging cable to supply power to the second energy storage component for energy storage and to the headphone control assembly for power supply. The housing may be made of a polymer material. Here, the material of the housing is not specifically limited and can be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0044] Optionally, the second headphone state switching component 3 can be disposed on the second printed circuit board 7. The second energy storage component 4 and the second charging port 5 can both be connected to the second printed circuit board 7. The protective cover 2 covers the second printed circuit board 7 and can be connected to the base plate 6. A reserved opening adapted to the second charging port 5 is provided on one side of the protective cover 2. A waterproof sleeve 1 can also be provided on the outer layer of the housing. The second state switching component, the second printed circuit board 7, the second energy storage component 4, and the second charging port 5 are all electrically connected. The connection method of the second state switching component, the second printed circuit board 7, the second energy storage component 4, and the second charging port 5 is not specifically limited and can be adjusted according to actual needs. The waterproof sleeve 1 can be made of rubber. The connection method between the protective cover 2 and the base plate 6 can be ultrasonic welding, which is not specifically limited here. The second charging port 5 can be a Type-C interface. Here, the shape and material of the waterproof sleeve 1, the type of the second charging port 5, and the material of the waterproof sleeve 1 are not specifically limited and can be adjusted according to actual needs. The second printed circuit board 7 can represent a printed circuit board disposed within the headphone control assembly. The reserved opening can be used for the charging cable to be connected to the second charging port 5.

[0045] Optionally, a headphone speaker diaphragm may be provided on the side of the headphone shell that contacts the headphone speaker. The combined circuit may include a flexible printed circuit board and a first printed circuit board. The main control chip may be integrated on the first printed circuit board. The flexible printed circuit board is located opposite the touch input component 8. The flexible printed circuit board may be connected to one side of the first printed circuit board. The main control chip may be located on the other side of the first printed circuit board. The main control chip can be used for communication and audio data processing, and a first charging port is also provided on the headphone shell. The headphone speaker diaphragm may be a composite diaphragm. For example, the composite diaphragm may be a PET titanium-plated composite diaphragm. An antenna is integrated on the flexible printed circuit board. The flexible printed circuit board may be located inside the headphone shell, and the touch input component 8 may be located outside the headphone shell. The main control chip may be a highly integrated system-on-a-chip (SoC). The aforementioned main control chip can integrate or be wired to a low-power Bluetooth component for wireless communication, processing audio data, receiving and decoding Bluetooth audio data, performing digital-to-analog conversion, and amplifying the analog signal to drive the speaker. It should be noted that the main control chip can be integrated with the low-power Bluetooth component or be a separate chip combination. Here, no specific limitations are made on the material of the headphone speaker diaphragm, the model of the main control chip, the combination form of the main control chip, the location of the flexible printed circuit board, the location of the touch input component 8, or the combination form of the main control chip; these can be adjusted according to actual needs. The first charging port can be located on one side of the wireless headphones. The first charging port can be a contact-type charging port.

[0046] In addressing the aforementioned technical problems in the application scenario—specifically, the use cases of water-related professionals and outdoor adventurers—often present the following technical problem: prolonged use of wireless earphones in near-water environments can lead to water vapor intrusion or accidental submersion, causing corrosion and short circuits in the earphone's internal precision components. Furthermore, outdoor adventurers may experience hypothermia or fever due to noisy environments or focused operation, which may go undetected and endanger their safety. Based on the characteristics of this application scenario—near-water environment, corrosion and short circuits in the earphone's internal precision components, audio performance distortion or device malfunction, noisy environment, and limited outdoor conditions—we have decided to adopt the following solution:

[0047] Optionally, the charging case further includes a charging interface and a housing shell. A mounting groove can be provided at the joint between the charging interface and the housing shell. A sealing ring is embedded in the mounting groove to seal the charging interface and the housing shell. The sealing ring can be made of elastic silicone. When a charging cable is inserted into the charging interface, the charging interface can generate a preload force of 0.1–0.3 N. The shape of the earphone control component can also be a circular ring for wear by the operator. The earphone control component can also include a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor can detect the user's body temperature in real time. If hypothermia or fever is detected, an alarm message can be sent to the wireless earphones, causing the wireless earphones to play the alarm message. The charging interface can be a Type-C interface. The elastic silicone material facilitates the sealing of the sealing ring, allowing the charging cable to fit tightly against the interface and enhancing the sealing effect. The temperature sensor is a sensor that can detect human body temperature in real time. For example, the temperature sensor can be a DM20075 miniature temperature measurement module. The aforementioned "hypothermia" can be detected when the user's body temperature is below 35 degrees Celsius, and the aforementioned "fever" can be detected when the user's body temperature is above 37.5 degrees Celsius. The aforementioned warning information indicates that the user's body temperature is either hypothermic or feverish at the current moment. Here, there are no specific limitations on the type of charging interface or the range of the aforementioned pre-tightening force; adjustments can be made according to actual needs.

[0048] The above optional embodiments, as an inventive point of this disclosure, solve the technical problem of "wireless headphones being used in near-water environments for extended periods, causing water vapor to seep into the headphones or accidental drops into water; smart bracelets may fail to detect hypothermia or fever in a timely manner due to noisy environments or when users are focused on operation." Specific factors that lead to corrosion and short circuits in the precision components inside wireless headphones, audio performance distortion, or functional damage, thus threatening personal safety, are as follows: For those working in water-related professions, prolonged use of wireless headphones in near-water environments can cause water vapor to seep into the headphones or accidental drops into water, leading to corrosion and short circuits in the precision components inside the headphones; for outdoor adventurers, noisy environments or when users are focused on operation may cause hypothermia or fever that cannot be detected in a timely manner, thus endangering the user's personal safety. Solving these factors can improve the waterproof performance of wireless headphones and add the function of real-time detection of human body temperature. To achieve this effect, the wireless earphone device integrating touch control and communication components disclosed herein employs the aforementioned sealing ring at the joint between the charging port and the outer shell of the charging case to achieve a seal, and a pre-tightening force is applied when the charging cable is connected to the charging port to protect the charging case. The earphone control component can detect the user's body temperature data in real time to promptly assess the user's health condition, and can play warning messages through the wireless earphone to alert the user.

[0049] In addressing the technical problems mentioned above by adopting technical solutions, and considering the application scenario of outdoor sports participants, the following technical problem often arises: prolonged outdoor activities covering a wide area make it difficult to retrieve lost headphones, increasing the likelihood of device loss. Based on the characteristics of this application scenario—outdoor sports, wide area coverage, and high retrieval difficulty—we have decided to adopt the following solution:

[0050] Optionally, the aforementioned headphone control component includes an inertial measurement sensor, an ultra-wideband transceiver, and a processor, all of which are communicatively connected. The inertial measurement sensor can be a sensor defined based on a right-handed coordinate system, used to detect events including, but not limited to, weightlessness, stillness, or impact on the headphone control component. For example, the inertial measurement sensor can be a gyroscope, and the ultra-wideband transceiver can be a component that transmits and receives pulse signals within a preset time interval. The preset time interval can be 100Hz. For example, the ultra-wideband transceiver can be a pulse radio ultra-wideband transceiver. The inertial measurement sensor can be mounted on the aforementioned second printed circuit board. The ultra-wideband transceiver can be mounted on the aforementioned second printed circuit board. Here, the model of the inertial measurement sensor, the model of the ultra-wideband transceiver, the location of the inertial measurement sensor, and the location of the ultra-wideband sensor are not specifically limited and can be adjusted according to actual needs. The processor can be an instrument for processing various types of information. For example, the processor can be a central processing unit (CPU). It should be noted that the aforementioned communication connections may include, but are not limited to, 3G / 4G connections, WiFi connections, Bluetooth connections, WiMAX connections, Zigbee connections, UWB (ultra wideband) connections, and other communication methods that are currently known or will be developed in the future.

[0051] The first step involves controlling the inertial measurement sensor to detect the spatial data of the headphone control component in real time, in response to the detected state data collected by the headphone control component. The state data can represent the headphone control component being in a state of continuous weightlessness, as detected by the inertial measurement sensor. This weightlessness data can represent the resultant acceleration along the X / Y / Z axes defined in a right-handed coordinate system being less than a first threshold. For example, the first threshold can be 0.1g (where "g" represents the acceleration due to gravity, approximately 9.8 m / s², i.e., the magnitude of gravitational acceleration at the Earth's surface). The spatial data can represent the headphone control component in a weightless state, a stationary state, or an impact state. A stationary state can represent the resultant acceleration of the headphone control component being 1g. A weightless state can represent the resultant acceleration of the headphone control component being less than or equal to the first threshold. An impact state can represent the resultant acceleration of the headphone control component increasing to or exceeding a second threshold within a very short time. For example, this very short time can be 1 second. The second threshold can be the resultant acceleration of the headphone control component being 2g.

[0052] The second step is to determine, based on the aforementioned spatial data, whether the headphone control component meets the preset drop conditions. These preset drop conditions indicate that the headphone control component is in an impact state.

[0053] Thirdly, in response to determining that the aforementioned headphone control component meets the preset drop conditions, it is determined whether the aforementioned headphone control component has disconnected from the aforementioned wireless headphone. In practice, the aforementioned headphone control component can detect disconnection from the aforementioned wireless headphone, thereby reducing false alarms caused by the aforementioned headphone control component being removed normally.

[0054] Fourthly, in response to determining that the headphone control component has disconnected from the wireless headphones, the headphone control component is controlled to reconnect within a preset time. In practice, the headphone control component can send a reconnection signal to reconnect with the wireless headphones; if reconnection fails, it indicates that the headphone control component may have been lost. For example, the preset time can be 1 minute, and the reconnection frequency is 2 seconds per attempt. The communication connection can be a Bluetooth Low Energy connection.

[0055] Fifth, in response to the determination that the connection with the wireless earphone was unsuccessful within the aforementioned preset time, the ultra-wideband transceiver is activated to enter the location signal broadcast mode, and the processor controls the earphone control component to send a location signal. The location signal broadcast mode represents the working state of the ultra-wideband transceiver designed to handle the loss of the earphone control component. In this mode, the ultra-wideband transceiver periodically sends a signal containing the unique identifier (device unique identifier) ​​of the earphone control component to a preset range. For example, the periodicity can be 100Hz. The preset range can be a circle with a radius of 20 meters centered on the earphone control component. It should be noted that when other devices receive the location signal, they process it into cloud-based location data. These other devices are those equipped with the ultra-wideband transceiver, have the accompanying app installed, and are authorized to "assist in location." The cloud-based location data represents the data uploaded to the cloud by other devices after receiving the location signal, along with a timestamp and intensity signal. Based on the cloud-based location data, the terminal device determines the location of the earphone control component. The aforementioned terminal device can be a user's device using the aforementioned headset control component. For example, the aforementioned terminal device can be a mobile phone.

[0056] The above optional embodiments, as an inventive point of this disclosure, solve the technical problem of "the difficulty in recovering lost headphones due to prolonged outdoor activities covering a wide area." Specific factors contributing to the difficulty in recovering the devices are as follows: People engaging in outdoor activities spend extended periods outdoors, covering a wide area, making it difficult to recover lost headphones, thus leading to situations where devices are lost. If the above factors are addressed, the risk of losing the headphone control component can be reduced, and the difficulty of retrieving the device can be lowered. To achieve this effect, the wireless headphone device integrating touch and communication components disclosed herein first detects that the headphone control component is experiencing weightlessness, continuously detects whether the headphone control component is impacted, and in response to detecting an impact, determines whether the headphone control component is disconnected. It further determines that the headphone control component attempts to reconnect after disconnection. If reconnection fails, it is determined that the headphone control component is lost, and the ultra-wideband transceiver is controlled to enter the positioning signal broadcast mode. When other devices installed on the ultra-wideband transceiver and equipped with a matching APP and authorized for "assist in positioning" detect the signal of the ultra-wideband transceiver, individuals can easily view the lost location of the headphone control component through their personal mobile phones for easy retrieval.

[0057] The above-described embodiments of this disclosure have the following beneficial effects: The wireless earphone device integrating touch and communication components according to some embodiments of this disclosure can achieve different command control of the wireless earphone through multiple components. Users can choose the most convenient operation to control the wireless earphone, facilitating timely answering of calls or switching audio content. Specifically, the reason for the numerous technical problems of existing wireless earphone devices is that: since the operation of traditional wireless earphones relies solely on the touch area of ​​the mobile phone or the earphone itself, users often need to make large movements to complete the operation when in motion or with hand inconvenience, resulting in the inability to answer calls or switch audio content in a timely manner, low ease of operation, and consequently, a poor user experience. Based on this, some embodiments of this disclosure provide a wireless earphone device integrating touch and communication components. The wireless earphone device includes a wireless earphone and an earphone control component. The wireless earphone is equipped with a touch input component, a first communication component, and a main control chip. The main control chip generates a first control command based on user touch operations applied to the touch input component. The first control command is used to switch the usage state of the wireless earphone. The earphone control component includes a second earphone state switching component, a third communication component, and a control chip. The control chip generates a third control command based on user operations applied to the second earphone state switching component. The third communication component is communicatively connected to the first communication component of the wireless earphone. The earphone control component switches the usage state of the wireless earphone through the third control command. Because the usage state of the wireless earphone can be switched directly using the earphone control component, users do not need to rely on the touch area of ​​the mobile phone or earphone itself, and do not need to make large movements to complete the operation when in motion or with hand inconvenience, thus improving the convenience and efficiency of users in answering calls or switching audio content. Therefore, different commands can be used to control the wireless headphones through the connected headphone control device. Users can choose the most convenient operation commands to control the wireless headphones, making it easier to answer calls or switch audio content in a timely manner, thus improving the ease of operation for users.

[0058] The following is for reference. Figure 5 It shows a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device 500 (e.g., a computing device) suitable for implementing some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0059] Figure 5 The electronic device shown is merely an example and should not be construed as limiting the functionality and scope of the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0060] like Figure 5As shown, the electronic device 500 may include a processing unit 501 (e.g., a central processing unit, a graphics processor, etc.), which can perform various appropriate actions and processes according to a program stored in a read-only memory (ROM) 502 or a program loaded from a storage device 508 into a random access memory (RAM) 503. The RAM 503 also stores various programs and data required for the operation of the electronic device 500. The processing unit 501, ROM 502, and RAM 503 are interconnected via a bus 504. An input / output (I / O) interface 505 is also connected to the bus 504.

[0061] Typically, the following devices can be connected to I / O interface 505: input devices 506 including, for example, touchscreens, touchpads, keyboards, mice, cameras, microphones, accelerometers, gyroscopes, etc.; output devices 507 including, for example, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), speakers, vibrators, etc.; storage devices 508 including, for example, magnetic tapes, hard disks, etc.; and communication devices 509. Communication device 509 allows electronic device 500 to communicate wirelessly or wiredly with other devices to exchange data. Although Figure 5 An electronic device 500 with various devices is shown; however, it should be understood that it is not required to implement or possess all of the devices shown. More or fewer devices may be implemented or possessed alternatively. Figure 5 Each box shown can represent a device or multiple devices as needed.

[0062] In particular, according to some embodiments of this disclosure, the processes described above with reference to the flowcharts can be implemented as computer software programs. For example, some embodiments of this disclosure include a computer program product comprising a computer program carried on a computer-readable medium, the computer program containing program code for performing the methods shown in the flowcharts. In such embodiments, the computer program can be downloaded and installed from a network via communication device 509, or installed from storage device 508, or installed from ROM 502. When the computer program is executed by processing device 501, it performs the functions defined in the methods of some embodiments of this disclosure.

[0063] It should be noted that, in some embodiments of this disclosure, the computer-readable medium may be a computer-readable signal medium or a computer-readable storage medium, or any combination thereof. A computer-readable storage medium may be, for example,—but not limited to—an electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any combination thereof. More specific examples of a computer-readable storage medium may include, but are not limited to: an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable computer disk, a hard disk, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fiber, portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage device, magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination thereof. In some embodiments of this disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium may be any tangible medium containing or storing a program that can be used by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. In some embodiments of this disclosure, a computer-readable signal medium may include a data signal propagated in baseband or as part of a carrier wave, carrying computer-readable program code. Such propagated data signals may take various forms, including but not limited to electromagnetic signals, optical signals, or any suitable combination thereof. A computer-readable signal medium can be any computer-readable medium other than a computer-readable storage medium, which can send, propagate, or transmit a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. The program code contained on the computer-readable medium can be transmitted using any suitable medium, including but not limited to: wires, optical fibers, RF (radio frequency), etc., or any suitable combination thereof.

[0064] In some implementations, clients and servers can communicate using any currently known or future-developed network protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and can interconnect with digital data communication (e.g., communication networks) of any form or medium. Examples of communication networks include local area networks (“LANs”), wide area networks (“WANs”), the Internet (e.g., the Internet of Things), and peer-to-peer networks (e.g., ad hoc peer-to-peer networks), as well as any currently known or future-developed networks.

[0065] The aforementioned computer-readable medium may be included in the aforementioned electronic device; or it may exist independently and not assembled into the electronic device. The aforementioned computer-readable medium carries one or more programs, which, when executed by the electronic device, cause the electronic device to: in response to detecting the status data collected by the aforementioned headphone control component, control the aforementioned inertial measurement sensor to detect the spatial data of the aforementioned headphone control component in real time; determine, based on the aforementioned spatial data, whether the aforementioned headphone control component meets a preset drop condition; in response to determining that the aforementioned headphone control component meets the aforementioned preset drop condition, determine whether the aforementioned headphone control component is disconnected from the aforementioned wireless headphone; in response to determining that the aforementioned headphone control component is disconnected from the aforementioned wireless headphone, control the aforementioned headphone control component to establish a communication connection within a preset time; in response to determining that the connection with the aforementioned wireless headphone is unsuccessful within the aforementioned preset time, activate the aforementioned ultra-wideband transceiver to enter a positioning signal broadcast mode and control the aforementioned headphone control component to send a positioning signal. Computer program code for performing operations of some embodiments of this disclosure can be written in one or more programming languages ​​or a combination thereof, including object-oriented programming languages ​​such as Java, Smalltalk, and C++, and conventional procedural programming languages ​​such as the "C" language or similar programming languages. The program code can be executed entirely on the user's computer, partially on the user's computer, as a standalone software package, partially on the user's computer and partially on a remote computer, or entirely on a remote computer or server. In cases involving remote computers, the remote computer can be connected to the user's computer via any type of network—including a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN)—or can be connected to an external computer (e.g., via the Internet using an Internet service provider).

[0066] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions indicated in the blocks may occur in a different order than those indicated in the drawings. For example, two consecutively indicated blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or operation, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0067] The functions described above in this document can be performed, at least in part, by one or more hardware logic components. For example, exemplary types of hardware logic components that can be used, without limitation, include: Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Application Standard Products (ASSPs), System-on-Chip (SoCs), Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs), and so on.

[0068] The above description is merely a selection of preferred embodiments of this disclosure and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention involved in the embodiments of this disclosure is not limited to technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the above-described inventive concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above-described features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in the embodiments of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A wireless earphone device integrating touch control and communication components, characterized in that, The wireless earphone device includes wireless earphones and earphone control components, wherein... The wireless earphone is equipped with a touch input component, a first communication component and a main control chip. The main control chip generates a first control command based on the user's touch operation on the touch input component. The first control command is used to switch the usage state of the wireless earphone. The headphone control component includes a second headphone state switching component, a third communication component, and a control chip. The control chip generates a third control command based on user operations performed on the second headphone state switching component. The third communication component is communicatively connected to the first communication component of the wireless headphone. The headphone control component switches the usage state of the wireless headphone through the third control command.

2. The wireless earphone device integrating touch and communication components according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wireless earphone also includes a combination circuit and a first energy storage component. The combination circuit is used to realize the wireless earphone's communication, touch command processing and audio signal processing, and the first energy storage component is used to supply power to the earphone.

3. The wireless earphone device integrating touch and communication components according to claim 2, characterized in that, The wireless earphone includes an earphone shell, a first energy storage component is disposed at one end inside the earphone shell, an earphone speaker is disposed at the other end inside the earphone shell, the combined circuit is disposed in the middle area inside the earphone shell, and the touch input component is disposed on the surface of the earphone shell.

4. The wireless earphone device integrating touch and communication components according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wireless earphone device also includes a charging case, which includes a main control area and a storage compartment. The main control area is located at the top of the charging case, and the storage compartment is located at the bottom of the charging case. The main control area is provided with a first earphone state switching component.

5. The wireless earphone device integrating touch and communication components according to claim 4, characterized in that, The storage compartment includes an earphone cover and an earphone charging case, and the earphone charging case is provided with a power supply interface.

6. The wireless earphone device integrating touch and communication components according to claim 1, characterized in that, The headphone control assembly also includes a housing and circuit components. The housing includes a base plate and a protective cover. The circuit components are disposed on the base plate and include a second energy storage component, a second charging port, and a second printed circuit board. The control chip is integrated on the second printed circuit board.

7. The wireless earphone device integrating touch and communication components according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second earphone state switching component is disposed on the second printed circuit board. The second energy storage component and the second charging port are both connected to the second printed circuit board. The protective cover is disposed on the second printed circuit board and connected to the base plate. A reserved opening adapted to the second charging port is provided on one side of the protective cover. A waterproof sleeve is also provided on the outer layer of the housing.

8. The wireless earphone device integrating touch and communication components according to claim 3, characterized in that, The earphone shell has an earphone speaker diaphragm on the side that contacts the earphone speaker. The combined circuit includes a flexible printed circuit board and a first printed circuit board. The main control chip is integrated on the first printed circuit board. The flexible printed circuit board is located opposite the touch input component. The flexible printed circuit board is connected to one side of the first printed circuit board. The main control chip is located on the other side of the first printed circuit board. The main control chip is used for communication and audio data processing. The earphone shell also has a first charging port.

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