Electronic device, signal processing method, storage medium and computer program product

Abstract

The invention relates to electronic equipment, a signal processing method, a storage medium and a computer program product. The electronic device includes: a plurality of antenna radiators; a clock module configured to output a clock signal; and the digital delay module is connected with the clock module and each antenna radiator, and is configured to respond to the clock signal and perform phase delay processing on the electric signal transmitted by each antenna radiator, so that each antenna radiator receives and transmits wireless signals of different phases. According to the embodiment of the invention, the phase precision of receiving and transmitting signals of the antenna radiator can be improved, and the wireless signal receiving and transmitting performance of the antenna radiator is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular, to an electronic device, a signal processing method, a storage medium and a computer program product. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous progress of mobile communication technology, electronic devices such as mobile phones need to support more and more communication mode antennas. However, the antennas provided in the existing mobile phones have poor transceiving ability under long-distance communication conditions, resulting in low performance of the antennas in transceiving long-distance communication signals. SUMMARY

[0003] To overcome the problems in the related art, the present disclosure provides an electronic device, a signal processing method, a storage medium and a computer program product, which can improve the phase accuracy of the antenna radiator in transceiving signals and improve the performance of the antenna radiator in transceiving wireless signals.

[0004] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided, comprising:

[0005] a plurality of antenna radiators;

[0006] a clock module configured to output a clock signal;

[0007] a digital delay module connected to the clock module and each of the antenna radiators, and configured to perform phase delay processing on an electrical signal transmitted by each of the antenna radiators in response to the clock signal, so that each of the antenna radiators transceives wireless signals of different phases.

[0008] In some embodiments, the digital delay module comprises:

[0009] a delay counting unit connected to the clock module and configured to generate a delay trigger signal according to the clock signal;

[0010] a delay processing unit connected to the delay counting unit and each of the antenna radiators, and configured to perform phase delay processing on an electrical signal transmitted by each of the antenna radiators in response to the delay trigger signal.

[0011] In some embodiments, the digital delay module further comprises:

[0012] a delay generation unit connected to the delay counting unit and configured to generate an initial delay amount according to position information and attitude information of the electronic device and position information of a communication device that has established a communication connection with the electronic device, and input the initial delay amount to the delay counting unit;

[0013] The delay processing unit is configured to perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each of the antenna radiators based on the initial delay amount in response to the delay trigger signal.

[0014] In some embodiments, the digital delay module further comprises:

[0015] an antenna characteristic register configured to store path information between the antenna radiators;

[0016] an antenna characteristic control unit connected to the antenna characteristic register and the delay processing unit, and configured to determine a path delay amount between the antenna radiators according to the path information;

[0017] The delay processing unit is configured to generate a target delay amount according to the path delay amount and the initial delay amount, and perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each of the antenna radiators based on the target delay amount in response to the delay trigger signal.

[0018] In some embodiments, the electronic device further comprises:

[0019] a modulation and demodulation module connected to the clock module and the delay processing unit, and configured to input modulated electrical signals to the delay processing unit in response to the clock signal when the antenna radiators emit wireless signals, and perform demodulation processing on the phase-delayed electrical signals output by the delay processing unit when the antenna radiators receive wireless signals.

[0020] In some embodiments, the electronic device further comprises:

[0021] a plurality of transceiver modules, each connected to the digital delay module, and one of the transceiver modules connected to a feeding point of one of the antenna radiators, and configured to transmit the phase-delayed electrical signals output by the digital delay module to each of the antenna radiators when the antenna radiators emit wireless signals, and transmit the electrical signals transmitted by each of the antenna radiators to the digital delay module when the antenna radiators receive wireless signals.

[0022] In some embodiments, the transceiver module comprises:

[0023] a transmitting unit and a receiving unit, each connected to the digital delay module;

[0024] a diplexer, a first end of the diplexer connected to the feeding point of the antenna radiator, a second end of the diplexer connected to the transmitting unit, and a third end of the diplexer connected to the receiving unit, and configured to isolate the transmitting signals and the receiving signals of the antenna radiator.

[0025] In some embodiments, the transmitting unit comprises:

[0026] a digital-to-analog converter connected to the digital delay module and configured to convert the first digital electrical signal output by the digital delay module into a first analog electrical signal when the antenna radiator transmits a wireless signal;

[0027] a power amplifier connected to the digital-to-analog converter and the feeding point of the antenna radiator and configured to increase the power of the first analog electrical signal so that the antenna radiator can transmit wireless signals of different phases.

[0028] In some embodiments, the receiving unit comprises:

[0029] a low-noise amplifier connected to the feeding point of the antenna radiator and configured to increase the amplitude of a second analog electrical signal transmitted by the antenna radiator when the antenna radiator receives a wireless signal;

[0030] an analog-to-digital converter connected to the low-noise amplifier and the digital delay module and configured to convert the second analog electrical signal of increased amplitude into a second digital electrical signal and transmit the second digital electrical signal to the digital delay module.

[0031] In some embodiments, the plurality of antenna radiators are arranged in an array.

[0032] In some embodiments, the electronic device further comprises four bezels and a circuit board located in the area surrounded by the four bezels.

[0033] At least one of the antenna radiators is located at the included angle formed by two adjacent bezels.

[0034] The clock module and the digital delay module are arranged at intervals on the circuit board.

[0035] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a signal processing method is provided, comprising:

[0036] obtaining clock signals corresponding to a plurality of antenna radiators of an electronic device;

[0037] In response to the clock signals, performing phase delay processing on electrical signals transmitted by each of the antenna radiators, so that each of the antenna radiators transmits wireless signals of different phases.

[0038] In some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0039] determining target delay amounts corresponding to each of the antenna radiators;

[0040] The phase delay processing is performed on the electrical signals transmitted by each of the antenna radiators based on the target delay amount, respectively, in response to the delay trigger signal, so that each of the antenna radiators transmits and receives wireless signals of different phases.

[0041] The delay trigger signal is generated according to the clock signal.

[0042] The phase delay processing is performed on the electrical signals transmitted by each of the antenna radiators based on the target delay amount, respectively, in response to the delay trigger signal, so that each of the antenna radiators transmits and receives wireless signals of different phases.

[0043] In some embodiments, the determining of the target delay amount corresponding to each of the antenna radiators comprises:

[0044] An initial delay amount is determined according to position information and attitude information of the electronic device and position information of a communication device that has a communication connection with the electronic device.

[0045] A path delay amount between each of the antenna radiators is obtained.

[0046] The target delay amount is determined based on the path delay amount and the initial delay amount.

[0047] In some embodiments, the obtaining of the clock signal corresponding to each of the antenna radiators of the electronic device comprises:

[0048] The clock signal is obtained in a case where relative position information between the electronic device and a communication device that has a communication connection with the electronic device satisfies a preset condition.

[0049] According to a third aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided, comprising:

[0050] The obtaining module is configured to obtain a clock signal corresponding to each of a plurality of antenna radiators of an electronic device.

[0051] The processing module is configured to perform phase delay processing on electrical signals transmitted by each of the antenna radiators in response to the clock signal, respectively, so that each of the antenna radiators transmits and receives wireless signals of different phases.

[0052] According to a fourth aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a non-transitory computer readable storage medium is provided, which stores a computer program or instructions, when the computer program or instructions in the storage medium are executed by a processor, the steps of the method of the second aspect are implemented.

[0053] According to a fifth aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a computer program product is provided, including a computer program or instructions, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the method of the second aspect.

[0054] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can have the following beneficial effects.

[0055] The electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure includes: a plurality of antenna radiators; a clock module configured to output a clock signal; and a digital delay module connected to the clock module and each antenna radiator, configured to perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each antenna radiator in response to the clock signal, so that each antenna radiator transmits and receives wireless signals of different phases. That is, the clock signal output by the clock module can make the digital delay module perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each antenna radiator, so as to realize the phase difference between the wireless signals transmitted and received by each antenna radiator, so that the antenna radiator can realize the function of directional transmission and reception based on the phase difference, thereby improving the phase accuracy of the antenna radiator in transmitting and receiving signals and improving the performance of the antenna radiator in transmitting and receiving wireless signals.

[0056] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and cannot limit the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0057] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated into and form part of the specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the specification, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0058] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment Figure 1 .

[0059] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment Figure 2 .

[0060] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the array distribution of a plurality of antenna radiators in an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0061] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment Figure 3 .

[0062] Figure 5 is a flowchart of a signal processing method according to an exemplary embodiment Figure 1 .

[0063] Figure 6 is a flowchart of a signal processing method according to an example embodiment Figure 2 .

[0064] Figure 7 is a structural diagram of an electronic device according to an example embodiment.

[0065] Figure 8 is a structural block diagram of an electronic device according to an example embodiment.

[0066] Figures 1 to 4 Reference signs in the drawings:

[0067] 11-antenna radiator, 12-clock module, 13-digital delay module, 131-delay count unit, 132-delay processing unit, 133-delay generation unit, 134-antenna characteristic register, 135-antenna characteristic control unit, 14-modulation and demodulation module, 15-transmit-receive module, 151-transmitting unit, 152-receiving unit, 153-duplexer, 154-digital-to-analog converter, 155-power amplifier, 156-low-noise amplifier, 157-analog-to-digital converter, 16-bezel, 17-circuit board, 30-antenna array element. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0068] The example embodiments will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same numbers are used to designate the same elements, unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following example embodiments do not represent all the embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0069] The technical solutions provided by the various embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0070] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of an electronic device according to an example embodiment Figure 1 As shown in Figure 1 , the electronic device can include:

[0071] a plurality of antenna radiators 11;

[0072] a clock module 12 configured to output a clock signal;

[0073] a digital delay module 13 connected to the clock module 12 and each antenna radiator 11, configured to perform phase delay processing on the electrical signal transmitted by each antenna radiator 11 in response to the clock signal, so that each antenna radiator 11 transmits wireless signals of different phases.

[0074] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device can include a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a smart watch, a digital camera, a head-mounted display device (HMD), etc., without limitation.

[0075] It should be noted that the specific type of the antenna radiator can be set according to actual conditions, and the embodiments of the present disclosure do not make any limitation. For example, the antenna radiators can all be formed by the frame of the electronic device; or the antenna radiators can all be formed by a flexible printed circuit (FPC) process; or the antenna radiators can all be formed by a laser direct structuring (LDS) process.

[0076] Here, the antenna radiator can transmit and receive cellular mobile communication signals, wireless fidelity communication signals, Bluetooth communication signals, global positioning system (GPS) signals, or satellite communication signals, and the like, and the embodiments of the present disclosure do not make any limitation.

[0077] It can be understood that each antenna radiator can adapt to different scenarios to use different wireless signals for wireless communication. For example, each antenna radiator can be used in a base station communication or satellite communication scenario.

[0078] In some embodiments, the plurality of antenna radiators are arranged in an array. In this way, the antenna radiators can be arranged in an array to improve the radiation direction of the antenna radiators, thereby enhancing the radiation intensity of the antenna radiators.

[0079] Here, the plurality of antenna radiators arranged in an array can constitute an antenna array, and each antenna radiator has a fixed interval.

[0080] For example, one antenna radiator is arranged at each of the angles formed by two adjacent frames of the four frames of the electronic device, or one antenna radiator is arranged at each of the four corners of the back shell of the electronic device, that is, the four antenna radiators constitute an antenna array to transmit and receive satellite communication signals.

[0081] It should be noted that the specific distribution of the plurality of antenna radiators in the electronic device can be set according to the actual application scenario, and the embodiments of the present disclosure do not make any limitation. For example, the plurality of antenna radiators can all be located on the frame of the electronic device; or the plurality of antenna radiators can all be located on the back shell of the electronic device; or the plurality of antenna radiators can all be located in the shell of the electronic device, etc.

[0082] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the clock module can be a module for providing a clock signal to the digital delay module, and can control the running time and sequence of the digital delay module in the electronic device. For example, the clock module can be a reference clock in a processing chip, such as a CPU, of the electronic device.

[0083] The digital delay module can be a module for implementing digital phase shift on the electrical signal transmitted by the antenna radiator, and can perform phase delay processing on the electrical signal transmitted by the antenna radiator according to the clock signal.

[0084] It can be understood that, in the case that the antenna radiator emits wireless signals, the digital delay module can perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals fed into each antenna radiator in response to the clock signal output by the clock module, so as to feed different phase electrical signals into each antenna radiator, and thus enable each antenna radiator to emit wireless signals of different phases.

[0085] Similarly, in the case that the antenna radiator receives wireless signals, the digital delay module can also perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each antenna radiator in response to the clock signal output by the clock module, so as to enable each antenna radiator to receive wireless signals of different phases.

[0086] It should be noted that the digital delay module can include but is not limited to a unit for counting based on the clock signal, a unit for performing phase delay processing on the signal, and a unit for generating a delay amount corresponding to the phase delay processing, so as to enable each antenna radiator to receive and transmit wireless signals of different phases.

[0087] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 The electronic device further includes four bezels 16 and a circuit board 17 located in the area surrounded by the four bezels 16.

[0088] The at least one antenna radiator 11 is located at the included angle formed by the adjacent two bezels 16.

[0089] The clock module 12 and the digital delay module 13 are arranged on the circuit board 17 in a spaced manner.

[0090] In this way, by arranging the at least one antenna radiator at the included angle formed by the adjacent two bezels of the electronic device, and arranging the clock module and the digital delay module on the circuit board of the electronic device in a spaced manner, the function of directional reception and transmission of the antenna radiator can be better implemented, so as to improve the phase accuracy of the antenna radiator in receiving and transmitting wireless signals.

[0091] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the circuit board can be a mainboard of the electronic device, i.e., a printed circuit board (PCB), and the material is a double-sided glass fiber plate. The circuit board can be used to support various components in the electronic device and can realize electrical connection or electrical insulation between various components.

[0092] Here, one or more antenna radiators can be arranged at the corner formed by the two adjacent frames. In the case of one antenna radiator arranged at the corner, the antenna radiator can be distributed on the frame; in the case of multiple antenna radiators arranged at the corner, the antenna radiators can be formed by FPC process.

[0093] It should be noted that, in the case that the four frames of the electronic device are insulating frames, at least one antenna radiator can be arranged at the corner formed by the two adjacent insulating frames; in the case that the four frames of the electronic device are conductive frames, the corner formed by the two adjacent conductive frames can be reused as one antenna radiator.

[0094] In some embodiments, the plurality of antenna radiators can be arranged in an array to form an antenna array. As shown in FIG. 3, the antenna array can include a plurality of antenna elements 30 with a fixed interval d, and the working principle of the antenna array is for the transmission of wireless signals. By feeding the signals with a phase difference to different antenna elements 30 of the antenna array, directional transmission can be achieved. For the reception of wireless signals, the received signals of the antenna elements 30 can be phase-delayed and then synthesized, so that directional reception can also be achieved. Figure 3

[0095] In the related art, a programmable phase shifter is needed to set the antenna array in the electronic device. The size of the programmable phase shifter or other analog phase shift modules is relatively large compared with the electronic device such as a mobile phone, and cannot be integrated into the mobile phone. The embodiments of the present disclosure can replace the phase shifter by setting a digital delay module connected to the clock module, and also can achieve the directional transmission and reception function of the antenna array, so as to reduce the occupied space of the digital delay module in the electronic device on the basis of improving the performance of the antenna array in transmitting and receiving wireless signals, and improve the space utilization of the electronic device.

[0096] ​The electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure comprises: a plurality of antenna radiators; a clock module configured to output a clock signal; and a digital delay module connected to the clock module and each antenna radiator, and configured to perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each antenna radiator in response to the clock signal, so that each antenna radiator transmits and receives wireless signals of different phases. That is, the clock signal output by the clock module can make the digital delay module perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each antenna radiator, so as to realize the phase difference between the wireless signals transmitted and received by each antenna radiator, so that the antenna radiator can realize the function of directional transmission and reception based on the phase difference, thereby improving the phase accuracy of the signals transmitted and received by the antenna radiator and improving the performance of the antenna radiator in transmitting and receiving wireless signals.

[0097] Figure 4 Fig. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment Figure 3 As shown in Figure 4 Fig. 1, the electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure further divides the digital delay module on the basis of the electronic device shown in Figure 1 Fig. 1, for example, the digital delay module comprises: a delay counting unit and a delay processing unit.

[0098] As shown in Figure 4 Fig. 1, the digital delay module 13 can comprise:

[0099] The delay counting unit 131 is connected to the clock module 12 and configured to generate a delay trigger signal according to the clock signal;

[0100] The delay processing unit 132 is connected to the delay counting unit 131 and each antenna radiator 11, and configured to perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each antenna radiator 11 in response to the delay trigger signal.

[0101] In this way, the delay counting unit connected to the clock module can be provided to generate a delay trigger signal according to the clock signal, and the delay processing unit connected to the delay counting unit and each antenna radiator can be provided to perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each antenna radiator in response to the delay trigger signal, so as to better realize that each antenna radiator transmits and receives wireless signals of different phases and improve the phase accuracy of the signals transmitted and received by the antenna radiator.

[0102] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the delay counting unit can be a unit for realizing delay triggering according to the clock signal in the electronic device; for example, the delay counting unit can be a delay counter or the like in the electronic device.

[0103] It can be understood that the delay counting unit can record the number of pulses of the clock signal, and compare the count value corresponding to the current clock signal with the preset delay time; in the case that the count value exceeds the preset delay time, the delay counting unit can generate a delay trigger signal for subsequent phase delay processing in the delay processing unit.

[0104] The delay processing unit can be a unit for performing phase delay processing on the electrical signal transmitted by the antenna radiator in the electronic device.

[0105] Here, the delay processing unit is connected to each antenna radiator, and can include but is not limited to: the delay processing unit includes a plurality of output ports, and one output port is connected to one antenna radiator; or the delay processing unit includes a plurality of delay registers, and one delay register is connected to one antenna radiator. That is, the number of output ports or the number of delay registers of the delay processing unit can be the same as the number of antenna radiators.

[0106] It should be noted that in the case that one delay register is connected to one antenna radiator, the delay counting unit can include a plurality of delay counters, each delay counter is connected to the clock module, and one delay counter is connected to one delay register, that is, the number of delay counters is the same as the number of delay registers.

[0107] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 4 The digital delay module 13 further includes:

[0108] The delay generation unit 133 is connected to the delay counting unit 131, and is configured to generate an initial delay amount according to the position information and the attitude information of the electronic device and the position information of the communication device having the communication connection with the electronic device, and input the initial delay amount to the delay counting unit 131.

[0109] The delay processing unit 132 is configured to perform phase delay processing on the electrical signal transmitted by each antenna radiator 11 based on the initial delay amount in response to the delay trigger signal.

[0110] In this way, by setting the delay generation unit connected to the delay counting unit, the initial delay amount can be generated according to the position information and the attitude information of the electronic device and the position information of the communication device, and by the delay processing unit, the phase delay processing can be performed on the electrical signal transmitted by each antenna radiator based on the initial delay amount in response to the delay trigger signal, so that the antenna radiators can more accurately transmit and receive wireless signals of different phases, and the phase accuracy of the signal transmitted and received by the antenna radiators can be improved.

[0111] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the delay generation unit can be a unit in the electronic device for generating an initial delay amount corresponding to the phase delay. The initial delay amount can be determined according to the position information and the attitude information of the electronic device and the position information of the communication device, so as to determine the corresponding phase delay amount between the antenna radiator of the electronic device and the communication device.

[0112] It can be understood that the delay generation unit can integrate the position information and the attitude information of the electronic device, and the position information of the communication device having the communication connection with the electronic device, to generate the corresponding initial delay amount; and the delay generation unit can write the generated initial delay amount into the delay counter unit.

[0113] Here, the position information of the electronic device and the position information of the communication device can be obtained according to the positioning data of the electronic device. For example, when the communication device having the communication connection with the electronic device is a satellite, the position information of the electronic device and the position information of the communication device can be determined according to the satellite ephemeris and the global navigation satellite system (GNSS).

[0114] The satellite ephemeris, also known as two-line orbital data, can be used to accurately calculate and predict the position and speed of space flying bodies such as satellites.

[0115] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the attitude information of the electronic device can be determined according to the gravity sensor and the gyroscope of the electronic device. For example, the gyroscope in the electronic device such as a mobile phone, also known as an angular velocity sensor, is a sensor that can monitor the attitude change of the mobile phone in real time. The gyroscope is based on the conservation of angular momentum theory, and determines the attitude change of the electronic device by sensing the angular velocity generated when the electronic device rotates.

[0116] It should be noted that the above-mentioned communication device can be a base station or a satellite. In the case of receiving and transmitting base station communication signals by the antenna radiator, the communication device can be a base station; in the case of receiving and transmitting satellite communication signals by the antenna radiator, the communication device can be a satellite.

[0117] It can be understood that the delay processing unit can read the initial delay amount from the delay counter unit, and in response to the delay trigger signal sent by the delay counter unit, perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each antenna radiator based on the initial delay amount, so that each antenna radiator can receive and transmit wireless signals of different phases.

[0118] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 4 The digital delay module 13 further includes:

[0119] The antenna feature register 134 stores the path information between each antenna radiator 11.

[0120] The antenna characteristic control unit 135, connected to the antenna characteristic register 134 and the delay processing unit 132, is configured to determine the path delay amount between each antenna radiator 11 according to the path information;

[0121] The delay processing unit 132 is configured to generate the target delay amount according to the path delay amount and the initial delay amount, and to perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each antenna radiator 11 based on the target delay amount in response to the delay trigger signal.

[0122] In this way, by setting the antenna characteristic register and the antenna characteristic control unit connected to the antenna characteristic register and the delay processing unit, the path delay amount between each antenna radiator 11 can be determined according to the path information, the delay processing unit can generate the target delay amount according to the path delay amount and the initial delay amount, and can perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each antenna radiator 11 based on the target delay amount in response to the delay trigger signal, so that each antenna radiator can further accurately transmit and receive wireless signals of different phases, thereby improving the phase accuracy of the signals transmitted and received by the antenna radiators.

[0123] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the antenna characteristic register can be a register in the electronic device that stores configuration information corresponding to each antenna radiator, such as path information between each antenna radiator.

[0124] The above-mentioned antenna characteristic control unit can be a unit in the electronic device that calculates the path delay amount between each antenna radiator.

[0125] It can be understood that the antenna characteristic control unit reads the path information between each antenna radiator from the antenna characteristic register and determines the path delay amount between each antenna radiator according to the path information. In addition, the antenna characteristic control unit can also achieve phase control of ±180° for the signals transmitted and received by the antenna radiators by controlling the data direction generated in the delay processing unit, thereby controlling the pointing and shape of the signal beam transmitted and received by the antenna radiators.

[0126] Here, the delay processing unit can obtain the path delay amount from the antenna characteristic control unit, and determine the target delay amount according to the initial delay amount read from the delay counting unit, so that when the delay trigger signal sent by the delay counting unit is received, the delay processing unit can perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each antenna radiator based on the target delay amount, so that each antenna radiator can transmit and receive wireless signals of different phases.

[0127] It should be noted that the target delay amount generated according to the path delay amount and the initial delay amount can include: determining the target delay amount according to the sum of the path delay amount and the initial delay amount; or determining the target delay amount according to the weighted sum between the path delay amount and the initial delay amount, and the like, which is not limited in the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0128] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 4 The electronic device further includes:

[0129] The modulation and demodulation module 14 is connected to the clock module 12 and the delay processing unit 132, and is configured to input the modulated electrical signal to the delay processing unit 132 in response to the clock signal when the antenna radiator 11 transmits the wireless signal, and to perform demodulation processing on the phase-delayed electrical signal output by the delay processing unit 132 when the antenna radiator 11 receives the wireless signal.

[0130] In this way, by arranging the modulation and demodulation module connected to the clock module and the delay processing unit, the electrical signal transmitted by the antenna radiator can be modulated or demodulated, thereby improving the reliability of the antenna radiator in transmitting and receiving the wireless signal and improving the performance of the antenna radiator in transmitting and receiving the wireless signal.

[0131] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the modulation and demodulation module can be a modem in the electronic device, and the modulation and demodulation module can include a modulation unit and a demodulation unit.

[0132] It can be understood that the modulation unit in the modulation and demodulation module can input the modulated electrical signal to the delay processing unit in response to the clock signal, so that the antenna radiator can transmit the wireless signal; similarly, the demodulation unit in the modulation and demodulation module can perform demodulation processing on the phase-delayed electrical signal output by the delay processing unit when the antenna radiator receives the wireless signal.

[0133] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 4 The electronic device further includes:

[0134] The plurality of transceiver modules 15 are all connected to the digital delay module 13, and one transceiver module 15 is connected to the feed point of one antenna radiator 11, and is configured to transmit the electrical signal phase-delayed by the digital delay module 13 to each antenna radiator 11 in the case that the antenna radiator 11 transmits the wireless signal, and to transmit the electrical signal transmitted by each antenna radiator 11 to the digital delay module 13 in the case that the antenna radiator 11 receives the wireless signal.

[0135] In this way, the transceiving module connected between the digital delay module and the antenna radiator can realize bidirectional transmission of the electrical signals between the digital delay module and the antenna radiator, so that the antenna radiator can better receive and transmit wireless signals and the performance of the antenna radiator in receiving and transmitting wireless signals can be improved.

[0136] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the number of the transceiving modules can be the same as the number of the antenna radiators, and one transceiving module is connected between one antenna radiator and the digital delay module.

[0137] Here, the transceiving module can at least include a transmitting unit and a receiving unit. The transmitting unit can be used to transmit the electrical signals subjected to phase delay processing by the digital delay module to the antenna radiator when the antenna radiator transmits wireless signals; and the receiving unit can be used to transmit the electrical signals transmitted by each antenna radiator to the digital delay module when the antenna radiator receives wireless signals, so that the digital delay module can perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals.

[0138] It should be noted that the transceiving module can be connected to the delay processing unit in the digital delay module. In the case that the antenna radiator transmits wireless signals, the electrical signals subjected to phase delay processing by the delay processing unit can be transmitted to each antenna radiator through the transmitting unit in each transceiving module; in the case that the antenna radiator receives wireless signals, the electrical signals converted from the received wireless signals by each antenna radiator can be transmitted to the delay processing unit through the receiving unit in each transceiving module, so that the electrical signals can be subjected to phase delay processing in the delay processing unit.

[0139] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 4 The transceiving module 15 includes:

[0140] The transmitting unit 151 and the receiving unit 152 are both connected to the digital delay module 13.

[0141] The duplexer 153 has a first end connected to the feed point of the antenna radiator 11, a second end connected to the transmitting unit 151, and a third end connected to the receiving unit 152, and is configured to isolate the transmitting signals and the receiving signals of the antenna radiator 11.

[0142] In this way, the duplexer can be used to connect the transmitting unit and the receiving unit, so that the transmitting unit and the receiving unit can work at the same time, bidirectional transmission of the electrical signals between the digital delay module and the antenna radiator can be realized, and the performance of the antenna radiator in receiving and transmitting wireless signals can be improved.

[0143] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the duplexer can be a device in an electronic device that isolates the transmitting signals and the receiving signals of the antenna radiator.

[0144] It can be understood that the duplexer can include both frequency division duplexing and time division duplexing. Among them, the frequency division duplexing avoids interference between the transmitted signal and the received signal by using different frequency bands for transmitting and receiving signals; the time division duplexing transmits and receives signals at different times using the same frequency band to realize the antenna radiator transceiving wireless signals. Here, the duplexer supporting time division duplexing can be regarded as a switch.

[0145] It should be noted that the number of transmitting units and the number of receiving units can be the same as the number of antenna radiators, and the embodiments of the present disclosure do not limit them. Each transmitting unit and each receiving unit can be connected to the delay processing unit in the digital delay module.

[0146] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 4 The transmitting unit 151 includes:

[0147] The digital-to-analog converter 154 is connected to the digital delay module 13 and is configured to convert the first digital electrical signal output by the digital delay module 13 into a first analog electrical signal when the antenna radiator 11 transmits wireless signals.

[0148] The power amplifier 155 is connected to the digital-to-analog converter 154 and the feed point of the antenna radiator 11, and is configured to increase the power of the first analog electrical signal so that the antenna radiator 11 can transmit wireless signals of different phases.

[0149] In this way, the digital-to-analog converter and the power amplifier in the transmitting unit can be used to realize that the antenna radiator can transmit wireless signals of different phases, thereby improving the performance of the antenna radiator transceiving wireless signals.

[0150] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the digital-to-analog converter (DAC) can be a device in an electronic device that converts a digital signal into an analog signal. The power amplifier (PA) can be a device in an electronic device that increases the power of a signal.

[0151] It can be understood that when the antenna radiator transmits wireless signals, the digital-to-analog converter can receive the electrical signal after the phase delay processing of the digital delay module, i.e., the first digital electrical signal, and convert the first digital electrical signal into a first analog electrical signal; the power amplifier can receive the first analog electrical signal output by the digital-to-analog converter, and increase the power of the first analog electrical signal so that the antenna radiator can transmit wireless signals of different phases.

[0152] In some embodiments, the electronic device can also employ a direct digital frequency synthesis (DDS) technique between the digital delay module and the power amplifier. The DDS technique can directly synthesize the first digital electrical signal output by the digital delay module into a sinusoidal wave, i.e., the first analog electrical signal, to be input to the power amplifier for radio frequency amplification.

[0153] It should be noted that the digital-to-analog converter in each transmitting unit can be connected to the delay processing unit in the digital delay module.

[0154] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1, the receiving unit 152 includes: Figure 4

[0155] The low noise amplifier 156 is connected to the feed point of the antenna radiator 11 and is configured to increase the amplitude of the second analog electrical signal transmitted by the antenna radiator 11 when the antenna radiator 11 receives a wireless signal.

[0156] The analog-to-digital converter 157 is connected to the low noise amplifier 156 and the digital delay module 13 and is configured to convert the second analog electrical signal with increased amplitude into a second digital electrical signal and transmit the second digital electrical signal to the digital delay module 13.

[0157] In this way, the low noise amplifier and the analog-to-digital converter in the receiving unit can enable the antenna radiator to receive wireless signals of different phases, thereby improving the performance of the antenna radiator in transmitting and receiving wireless signals.

[0158] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the low noise amplifier (LNA) can be a device for increasing the amplitude of a signal in an electronic device.

[0159] Here, the low noise amplifier can include an amplifier, a filter, and a voltage stabilizing circuit. The amplifier is the core component of the LNA and is responsible for amplifying the amplitude of the input signal. The filter is used to filter out noise and clutter in the input signal to ensure the quality of the output signal. The voltage stabilizing circuit is used to stabilize the voltage to ensure stable operation of the amplifier.

[0160] The analog-to-digital converter (ADC) described above can be a device for converting an analog signal into an electrical signal in an electronic device.

[0161] ​It can be understood that, when the antenna radiator receives a wireless signal, the low-noise amplifier can receive a second analog electric signal transmitted by the antenna radiator and increase the amplitude of the second analog electric signal; the analog-to-digital converter can receive the second analog electric signal with the increased amplitude and convert the second analog electric signal with the increased amplitude into a second digital electric signal, so as to transmit the second digital electric signal to the digital delay module for phase delay processing.

[0162] Here, the second analog electric signal with the increased amplitude output by the low-noise amplifier can be transmitted to the analog-to-digital converter after frequency down-conversion. The frequency down-conversion can reduce the carrier frequency of the input signal or directly remove the carrier frequency to obtain a baseband signal, so as to facilitate subsequent demodulation and decoding operations.

[0163] It should be noted that the analog-to-digital converter in each receiving unit can also be connected to the delay processing unit in the digital delay module.

[0164] Figure 5 is a flowchart of a signal processing method according to an example embodiment Figure 1 As shown in Figure 5 The signal processing method provided by the embodiment of the disclosure can be applied to an electronic device and can include the following steps:

[0165] In step 510, the electronic device can obtain clock signals corresponding to a plurality of antenna radiators from a clock module.

[0166] In step 520, in response to the clock signals, the electronic signals transmitted by the respective antenna radiators are subjected to phase delay processing, so that the respective antenna radiators transceive wireless signals of different phases.

[0167] In step 510, the electronic device can obtain clock signals corresponding to a plurality of antenna radiators from a clock module.

[0168] In some embodiments, step 510 can include:

[0169] When the relative position information between the electronic device and the communication device that has established a communication connection with the electronic device satisfies a preset condition, the clock signal is obtained.

[0170] In this way, the clock signal can be obtained when the relative position information between the electronic device and the communication device satisfies the preset condition, so as to prepare for subsequent phase delay processing based on the clock signal, thereby improving the performance of the antenna radiator in transceiving wireless signals.

[0171] In the embodiment of the disclosure, the relative position information between the electronic device and the communication device satisfying the preset condition can be understood as that the surface on which the plurality of antenna radiators in the electronic device is located and the normal vector of the communication device have an included angle, and the included angle is not equal to 90 degrees.

[0172] Here, in a case where the surface where the plurality of antenna radiators are located is parallel to the normal vector of the communication device, the phase difference between the wireless signals transceived by each antenna radiator is 0, and thus the phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each antenna radiator is not required.

[0173] It should be noted that the relative position information between the electronic device and the communication device can be determined according to the position information and the attitude information of the electronic device and the position information of the communication device, so as to determine whether the relative position information satisfies the preset condition, and thus whether the clock signal needs to be acquired.

[0174] In step 520, the phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each antenna radiator can be performed by the digital delay module in the electronic device.

[0175] It can be understood that, in a case where the antenna radiators emit wireless signals, the digital delay module in the electronic device can perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals fed into each antenna radiator respectively in response to the clock signal output by the clock module, so as to feed the electrical signals with different phases into each antenna radiator, and thus enable each antenna radiator to emit wireless signals with different phases. In a case where the antenna radiators receive wireless signals, the digital delay module in the electronic device can also perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each antenna radiator respectively in response to the clock signal output by the clock module, so as to enable each antenna radiator to receive wireless signals with different phases.

[0176] The signal processing method provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each antenna radiator respectively in response to the clock signal acquired by the electronic device from the clock module, so as to realize the phase difference between the wireless signals transceived by each antenna radiator, and thus enable the antenna radiators to realize the function of directional transceiving based on the phase difference, thereby improving the phase accuracy of the signals transceived by the antenna radiators and enhancing the performance of the antenna radiators in transceiving wireless signals.

[0177] In some embodiments, the above signal processing method further includes:

[0178] determining a target delay amount corresponding to each antenna radiator;

[0179] Step 520 can include:

[0180] generating a delay trigger signal according to the clock signal;

[0181] performing phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each antenna radiator respectively based on the target delay amount in response to the delay trigger signal, so as to enable each antenna radiator to transceive wireless signals with different phases.

[0182] Therefore, the electric signals transmitted by the respective antenna radiators can be phase-delayed by the determined target delay amounts respectively in response to the delay trigger signal generated according to the clock signal, so that the respective antenna radiators can transmit wireless signals of different phases, and the phase accuracy of the signals transmitted by the antenna radiators is improved, and the performance of the antenna radiators in transmitting wireless signals is improved.

[0183] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the delay counting unit in the digital delay module of the electronic device can record the number of pulses of the clock signal, and compare the count value corresponding to the current clock signal with the preset delay time. In the case where the count value exceeds the preset delay time, the delay counting unit can generate a delay trigger signal, which can be used to trigger the delay processing unit in the digital delay module to perform phase delay processing.

[0184] Here, the delay processing unit of the electronic device can perform phase delay processing on the electric signals transmitted by the respective antenna radiators based on the determined target delay amounts corresponding to the respective antenna radiators when receiving the delay trigger signal sent by the delay counting unit, so that the respective antenna radiators can transmit wireless signals of different phases.

[0185] In some embodiments, determining the target delay amount corresponding to each antenna radiator comprises:

[0186] determining an initial delay amount according to the position information and the attitude information of the electronic device and the position information of the communication device that has established a communication connection with the electronic device;

[0187] obtaining a path delay amount between the respective antenna radiators;

[0188] determining the target delay amount based on the path delay amount and the initial delay amount.

[0189] Therefore, the initial delay amount can be determined according to the position information and the attitude information of the electronic device and the position information of the communication device, and the target delay amount can be determined based on the path delay amount and the initial delay amount, so that the subsequent phase delay processing based on the target delay amount can be prepared, and the performance of the antenna radiators in transmitting wireless signals is improved.

[0190] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the position information of the electronic device and the position information of the communication device can be obtained according to the positioning data of the electronic device. For example, when the communication device that has established a communication connection with the electronic device is a satellite, the position information of the electronic device and the position information of the communication device can be determined according to satellite ephemeris and GNSS.

[0191] The posture information of the electronic device can be determined according to a gravity sensor and a gyroscope of the electronic device. For example, the gyroscope in the electronic device such as a mobile phone can determine the posture change of the electronic device and obtain the posture information of the electronic device based on the angular momentum conservation theory by sensing the angular velocity generated when the electronic device rotates.

[0192] Here, the delay generating unit in the digital delay module of the electronic device can perform integration processing on the position information and the posture information of the electronic device and the position information of the communication device that has established a communication connection with the electronic device to determine an initial delay amount; the initial delay amount can be a corresponding phase delay amount between the antenna radiator of the electronic device and the communication device determined according to the position information and the posture information of the electronic device and the position information of the communication device. The antenna feature control unit in the digital delay module can read the path information between the respective antenna radiators from the antenna feature register and determine the path delay amount between the respective antenna radiators according to the path information.

[0193] It can be understood that the delay processing unit in the digital delay module can obtain the path delay amount between the respective antenna radiators from the antenna feature control unit and determine a target delay amount according to the initial delay amount read from the delay counting unit, so that when the delay trigger signal sent by the delay counting unit is received, the electrical signals transmitted by the respective antenna radiators can be phase-delayed based on the target delay amount, so that the respective antenna radiators can transmit and receive wireless signals of different phases.

[0194] In some embodiments, determining the target delay amount based on the path delay amount and the initial delay amount can include: determining the target delay amount based on the sum of the path delay amount and the initial delay amount; or determining the target delay amount based on the weighted sum between the path delay amount and the initial delay amount.

[0195] Figure 6 is a flowchart of a signal processing method according to an exemplary embodiment Figure 2 . As shown in Figure 6 , the signal processing method provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure is only an example and is not limited, and the purpose is to facilitate those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present disclosure. Referring to Figure 6 , the signal processing method provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure applied in the electronic device can include the following steps:

[0196] Step 601, determine whether the relative position information between the electronic device and the communication device that has established a communication connection with the electronic device satisfies a preset condition; if yes, execute step 602, if not, end.

[0197] Exemplarily, the angle between the surface where the plurality of antenna radiators in the electronic device such as a mobile phone is located and the normal vector of the communication device such as a satellite can be determined by an antenna scanning angle, so as to determine whether the relative position information between the electronic device and the communication device satisfies a preset condition. When the angle between the surface where the plurality of antenna radiators in the mobile phone is located and the normal vector of the satellite is not equal to 90 degrees, the relative position information between the electronic device and the communication device satisfies the preset condition.

[0198] Step 602, obtaining clock signals corresponding to the plurality of antenna radiators of the electronic device.

[0199] Step 603, determining an initial delay amount according to the position information and the attitude information of the electronic device and the position information of the communication device.

[0200] Step 604, obtaining path delay amounts between the plurality of antenna radiators.

[0201] Here, the antenna feature control unit in the digital delay module of the electronic device can read the path information between the plurality of antenna radiators from the antenna feature register, and determine the path delay amounts between the plurality of antenna radiators according to the path information.

[0202] Step 605, determining target delay amounts corresponding to the plurality of antenna radiators based on the path delay amounts and the initial delay amount.

[0203] Here, determining the target delay amounts based on the path delay amounts and the initial delay amount can include: determining the target delay amounts based on the sum of the path delay amounts and the initial delay amount; or determining the target delay amounts based on the weighted sum between the path delay amounts and the initial delay amount.

[0204] Step 606, generating a delay trigger signal according to the clock signals.

[0205] Step 607, in response to the delay trigger signal, performing phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by the plurality of antenna radiators respectively based on the target delay amounts, so that the plurality of antenna radiators transceive wireless signals of different phases.

[0206] The signal processing method provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can obtain clock signals when the relative position information between the electronic device and the communication device satisfies the preset condition, and determine an initial delay amount according to the position information and the attitude information of the electronic device and the position information of the communication device, and determine target delay amounts according to path delay amounts and the initial delay amount, so as to be able to perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by the plurality of antenna radiators respectively based on the target delay amounts in response to the delay trigger signal generated according to the clock signals, thereby being able to further accurately realize that the plurality of antenna radiators transceive wireless signals of different phases, so as to improve the phase accuracy of the antenna radiators transceiving signals and improve the performance of the antenna radiators transceiving wireless signals.

[0207] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment. See also... Figure 7 The electronic device provided in this embodiment may include an acquisition module 710 and a processing module 720.

[0208] The acquisition module 710 is configured to acquire clock signals corresponding to multiple antenna radiators of the electronic device.

[0209] The processing module 720 is configured to perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each antenna radiator in response to a clock signal, so that each antenna radiator transmits and receives wireless signals of different phases.

[0210] The electronic device provided in this embodiment can, in response to a clock signal obtained from a clock module, perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each antenna radiator to realize the phase difference between the wireless signals transmitted and received by each antenna radiator. Based on the phase difference, the antenna radiator can realize the function of directional transmission and reception, thereby improving the phase accuracy of the antenna radiator's transmitted and received signals and enhancing the performance of the antenna radiator in transmitting and receiving wireless signals.

[0211] for Figure 7 In one possible implementation of the technical solution shown, the electronic device further includes: a determining module configured to determine the target delay amount corresponding to each antenna radiator; and a processing module 720 specifically configured to: generate a delay trigger signal based on a clock signal; and, in response to the delay trigger signal, perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each antenna radiator based on the target delay amount, so that each antenna radiator transmits and receives wireless signals of different phases.

[0212] for Figure 7 In one possible implementation of the technical solution shown, the module is specifically configured as follows: determining the initial delay based on the location and attitude information of the electronic device and the location information of the communication device that has established a communication connection with the electronic device; obtaining the path delay between each antenna radiator; and determining the target delay based on the path delay and the initial delay.

[0213] for Figure 7 In one possible implementation of the technical solution shown, the acquisition module 710 is specifically configured to acquire a clock signal when the relative position information between the electronic device and the communication device that has established a communication connection with the electronic device meets preset conditions.

[0214] It should be noted that, regarding Figure 7The specific manner in which the various modules perform operations in the illustrated embodiments of the electronic device has been described in detail in connection with the embodiments of the method, and will not be described in detail here.

[0215] Figure 8 is a structural block diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, the electronic device 800 can be a mobile phone, a computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a messaging device, a game console, a tablet device, a medical device, a fitness device, a personal digital assistant, or the like.

[0216] Referring to Figure 8 , the electronic device 800 can include one or more of the following components: a processing component 802, a memory 804, a power supply component 806, a multimedia component 808, an audio component 810, an input / output (I / O) interface 812, a sensor component 814, and a communication component 816.

[0217] The processing component 802 generally controls the overall operation of the electronic device 800 such as operations associated with display, phone calls, data communications, camera operations, and recording operations. The processing component 802 can include one or more processors 820 to execute instructions to complete all or a part of steps of the methods described above. In addition, the processing component 802 can include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between the processing component 802 and other components. For example, the processing component 802 can include a multimedia module to facilitate the interaction between the multimedia component 808 and the processing component 802.

[0218] The memory 804 is configured to store various types of data to support operations of the electronic device 800. Examples of these data include at least one of instructions for any application or method operating on the electronic device 800, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, and videos. The memory 804 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile memory devices or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read only memory (EPROM), programmable read only memory (PROM), read only memory (ROM), magnetic memory, flash memory, magnetic disc, or optical disc.

[0219] The power component 806 provides power to the various components of the electronic device 800. The power component 806 can include at least one of a power management system, one or more power sources, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power for the electronic device 800.

[0220] The multimedia component 808 includes a screen providing an output interface between the electronic device 800 and a user. In some embodiments, the screen can include a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and a Touch Panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen can be implemented as a touch screen to receive input signals from a user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touch, swiping, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensor can not only sense a boundary of a touching or swiping action, but also detect duration and pressure related to the touching or swiping action. In some embodiments, the multimedia component 808 includes a front camera and / or a rear camera. When the electronic device 800 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front camera and / or the rear camera can receive external multimedia data. Each of the front camera and the rear camera can be a fixed optical lens system or have a focal length and optical zoom capability.

[0221] The audio component 810 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, the audio component 810 includes a microphone (MIC) that is configured to receive external audio signals when the electronic device 800 is in an operating mode, such as a call mode, a recording mode, and a voice recognition mode. The received audio signals can be further stored in the memory 804 or transmitted via the communication component 816. In some embodiments, the audio component 810 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0222] The I / O interface 812 provides an interface between the processing component 802 and peripheral interface modules, which can be a keyboard, a click wheel, and buttons, etc. The buttons can include, but are not limited to, a home button, a volume button, a start button, and a lock button.

[0223] The sensor component 814 includes one or more sensors for providing status assessments for various aspects of the electronic device 800. For example, the sensor component 814 can detect an open / closed position of the electronic device 800, relative positioning of components, such as a display and a keypad of the electronic device 800, changes in position of the electronic device 800 or a component of the electronic device 800, presence or absence of user contact with the electronic device 800, orientation or acceleration / deceleration of the electronic device 800, and temperature changes of the electronic device 800. The sensor component 814 can include an accelerometer to detect orientation and acceleration / deceleration of the electronic device 800. The sensor component 814 can also include a proximity sensor configured to detect presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. The sensor component 814 can further include a light sensor, such as a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) or charge coupled device (CCD) image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, the sensor component 814 can further include at least one of an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a magnetic sensor, a pressure sensor, and a temperature sensor, among others.

[0224] The communication component 816 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between the electronic device 800 and other devices. The electronic device 800 can access a wireless network based on a communication standard, such as Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G, or a combination thereof. In an example embodiment, the communication component 816 receives broadcast signals or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In an example embodiment, the communication component 816 can further include a Near Field Communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module can be implemented based on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) techniques, Infrared Data Association (IrDA) techniques, Ultra-WideBand (UWB) techniques, Bluetooth (BT) techniques, and other techniques.

[0225] In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device 800 can be implemented by one or more Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), Digital Signal Processing Devices (DSPDs), Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, or other electronic elements.

[0226] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions, such as a memory including executable instructions or a computer program, is also provided, which can be executed by a processor of an electronic device to complete a communication method. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium can be a ROM, a Random Access Memory (RAM), a Compact Disc Read-Only Memory (CD-ROM), a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, and an optical data storage device, etc.

[0227] A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, when instructions in the storage medium are executed by a processor of an electronic device, enables the electronic device to perform any one of the signal processing methods in the above-described embodiments. For example, the method includes: obtaining clock signals corresponding to a plurality of antenna radiators of the electronic device; and in response to the clock signals, respectively performing phase delay processing on electrical signals transmitted by each of the antenna radiators, so that each of the antenna radiators transmits wireless signals of different phases.

[0228] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a computer program product, which includes: a computer program or executable instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium. A processor of a computer device reads the computer program or executable instructions from the computer-readable storage medium, and the processor executes the computer program or executable instructions, so that the computer device performs any one of the signal processing methods in the above-described embodiments.

[0229] It is also to be noticed that the term "comprising" or "including" or any other variation thereof, is intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but can also include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. An element proceeded by "comprises a... " does not, without more constraints, exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.

[0230] Other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the concepts disclosed herein. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the disclosure being indicated by the following claims.

[0231] It is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited to the precise construction described above and shown in the attached drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the disclosure is limited only by the claims appended hereto.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: Multiple antenna radiators; The clock module is configured to output a clock signal. A digital delay module, connected to the clock module and each of the antenna radiators, is configured to perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each of the antenna radiators in response to the clock signal, so that each of the antenna radiators transmits and receives wireless signals of different phases.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The digital delay module includes: A delay counting unit, connected to the clock module, is configured to generate a delay trigger signal based on the clock signal; The delay processing unit, connected to the delay counting unit and each of the antenna radiators, is configured to perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each of the antenna radiators in response to the delay trigger signal.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The digital delay module also includes: A delay generation unit, connected to the delay counting unit, is configured to generate an initial delay amount based on the location information and attitude information of the electronic device and the location information of the communication device that has established a communication connection with the electronic device, and input the initial delay amount to the delay counting unit. The delay processing unit is configured to perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each of the antenna radiators based on the initial delay amount in response to the delay trigger signal.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The digital delay module also includes: The antenna feature register stores path information between each of the antenna radiators; An antenna feature control unit, connected to the antenna feature register and the delay processing unit, is configured to determine the path delay between each of the antenna radiators based on the path information. The delay processing unit is configured to generate a target delay based on the path delay and the initial delay; and in response to the delay trigger signal, to perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each of the antenna radiators based on the target delay.

5. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The electronic device also includes: The modulation and demodulation module, connected to the clock module and the delay processing unit, is configured to, in response to the clock signal, input a modulated electrical signal to the delay processing unit when the antenna radiator transmits a wireless signal; and to perform demodulation processing on the phase-delayed electrical signal output by the delay processing unit when the antenna radiator receives a wireless signal.

6. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The electronic device also includes: Multiple transceiver modules are connected to the digital delay module, and each transceiver module is connected to a feed point of an antenna radiator. The transceiver module is configured to transmit the phase-delayed electrical signal from the digital delay module to each antenna radiator when the antenna radiator transmits a wireless signal; and to transmit the electrical signals transmitted by each antenna radiator to the digital delay module when the antenna radiator receives a wireless signal.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The transceiver module includes: Both the transmitting unit and the receiving unit are connected to the digital delay module; A duplexer is provided, wherein the first end of the duplexer is connected to the feed point of the antenna radiator, the second end of the duplexer is connected to the transmitting unit, and the third end of the duplexer is connected to the receiving unit, and is configured to isolate the transmitted signal and the received signal of the antenna radiator.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The transmitting unit includes: A digital-to-analog converter, connected to the digital delay module, is configured to convert a first digital electrical signal output by the digital delay module into a first analog electrical signal when the antenna radiator transmits a wireless signal; A power amplifier, connected to the feed point of the digital-to-analog converter and the antenna radiator, is configured to increase the power of the first analog electrical signal so that the antenna radiator can transmit wireless signals of different phases.

9. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The receiving unit includes: A low-noise amplifier, connected to the feed point of the antenna radiator, is configured to increase the amplitude of the second analog electrical signal transmitted by the antenna radiator when the antenna radiator receives a wireless signal; An analog-to-digital converter, connected to the low-noise amplifier and the digital delay module, is configured to convert the amplified second analog electrical signal into a second digital electrical signal and transmit the second digital electrical signal to the digital delay module.

10. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The multiple antenna radiators are arranged in an array.

11. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The electronic device also includes four frames and a circuit board located in the area surrounded by the four frames; At least one of the antenna radiators is located at the included angle formed by two adjacent frame elements; The clock module and the digital delay module are spaced apart on the circuit board.

12. A signal processing method, characterized in that, include: Acquire clock signals corresponding to multiple antenna radiators of an electronic device; In response to the clock signal, the electrical signals transmitted by each of the antenna radiators are subjected to phase delay processing, so that each of the antenna radiators transmits and receives wireless signals of different phases.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that, The method further includes: Determine the target delay amount corresponding to each of the antenna radiators; The step of responding to the clock signal by performing phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each of the antenna radiators, so that each of the antenna radiators transmits and receives wireless signals of different phases, includes: A delayed trigger signal is generated based on the clock signal; In response to the delay trigger signal, the electrical signals transmitted by each of the antenna radiators are phase-delayed based on the target delay amount, so that each of the antenna radiators transmits and receives wireless signals of different phases.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, Determining the target delay corresponding to each of the antenna radiators includes: The initial delay is determined based on the location and attitude information of the electronic device and the location information of the communication device that has established a communication connection with the electronic device. Obtain the path delay between each of the antenna radiators; The target delay is determined based on the path delay and the initial delay.

15. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that, The step of acquiring the clock signals corresponding to the multiple antenna radiators of the electronic device includes: The clock signal is acquired when the relative position information between the electronic device and the communication device with which the electronic device has established a communication connection meets preset conditions.

16. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: The acquisition module is configured to acquire clock signals corresponding to multiple antenna radiators of the electronic device; The processing module is configured to perform phase delay processing on the electrical signals transmitted by each of the antenna radiators in response to the clock signal, so that each of the antenna radiators transmits and receives wireless signals of different phases.

17. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program or instructions, characterized in that, When the computer program or instructions in the storage medium are executed by a processor, the steps of the method described in any one of claims 12 to 15 are implemented.

18. A computer program product comprising a computer program or instructions, characterized in that, When the computer program or instructions are executed by a processor, they implement the steps of the method described in any one of claims 12 to 15.

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