Data processing method, communication system, wireless earphone, earphone system and medium

Abstract

The invention provides a data processing method, a communication system, a wireless earphone, an earphone system and a medium, and relates to the technical field of earphones. The wireless earphone comprises a first earphone body, a connecting arm, a second earphone body and a touch module. The center of the outer surface of the first earphone body, the center of the outer surface of the second earphone body and the center of the outer surface of the connecting arm are connected to form a symmetry plane. The touch module is used for detecting pressing and pinching operation in the vertical direction of the symmetry plane. When the pressing and pinching operation in the vertical direction of the symmetry plane is received, the function corresponding to the pressing and pinching operation is achieved or control information is transmitted to the electronic equipment, and the control information is used for indicating the function corresponding to the pressing and pinching operation to be achieved. According to the touch control mode, the situation that the earphone falls off due to single-side stress can be reduced, and the wearing stability of the earphone is improved. In addition, the user can press and pinch the earphone in the vertical direction of the symmetry plane, so that the extrusion on ears can be reduced, and the wearing comfort of the wireless earphone is further improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of headphone technology, and more particularly to a data processing method, a communication system, a wireless headphone, a headphone system, and a medium. Background Technology

[0002] Mobile phones, tablets, and other electronic devices can use wireless headsets for audio playback, calls, and other services. Users can also use wireless headsets to switch audio, answer or hang up calls.

[0003] However, users may experience discomfort when operating wireless headphones while wearing them. Wireless headphones are not very comfortable to wear. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a data processing method, a communication system, a wireless headset, a headset system, and a medium. Users can control the functions by pinching in the vertical direction, which can reduce the pressure of the wireless headset on the ears and improve the wearing comfort of the wireless headset.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a data processing method applied to a wireless earphone. The wireless earphone includes: a first earphone body, a connecting arm, a second earphone body, and a touch module. The connecting arm connects the first earphone body and the second earphone body. When a user wears the wireless earphone, the first earphone body is held within the user's concha, and the second earphone body is located outside the user's ear and on a side opposite to the first earphone body. The center of the outer surface of the first earphone body, the center of the outer surface of the second earphone body, and the center of the outer surface of the connecting arm form a plane of symmetry. The touch module detects a pinch operation in the direction perpendicular to the plane of symmetry.

[0006] The method includes: receiving a pinch operation in the direction perpendicular to the plane of symmetry, implementing the function corresponding to the pinch operation, or transmitting control information to an electronic device, wherein the control information is used to instruct the implementation of the function corresponding to the pinch operation.

[0007] It should be understood that a pinch operation perpendicular to the plane of symmetry can be considered a pinch operation perpendicular to the plane of symmetry. In practical applications, due to user pinch position and direction offsets, the pinch direction may not be perfectly perpendicular to the plane of symmetry and can have a certain margin of error, such as 1° or 5°. Alternatively, it can be understood as orthogonally decomposing the pinch operation into pinch operations in the horizontal and vertical directions of the plane of symmetry, focusing on the pinch operations in the vertical direction.

[0008] In this way, functions are controlled by pinching the earbuds vertically along their symmetrical plane. This touch control method reduces the likelihood of the earbuds falling off due to pressure on one side, improving the stability of the earbuds. Furthermore, pinching vertically along the symmetrical plane reduces pressure on the ears, further enhancing the comfort of wearing the wireless earbuds.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the touch module is a pressure-sensitive module.

[0010] The pressure-sensitive module identifies pinch operations to achieve the corresponding function. Furthermore, the pressure sensor in the pressure-sensitive module can be encapsulated inside the wireless earphone, without adding gaps to the earphone shell, thus minimizing compromises to the earphone's seal and improving its waterproof performance.

[0011] In one possible implementation, receiving a pinch operation in the direction perpendicular to the plane of symmetry includes: receiving the pinch operation when it is detected that the pressure value applied by the user in the direction perpendicular to the plane of symmetry is greater than a pressure threshold.

[0012] In this way, by detecting whether the pressure value exceeds a threshold to identify the pinch operation, the accuracy of pinch operation recognition is improved and false operations are reduced. For example, when objects such as water droplets, sweat, and hair come into contact with the pressure-sensitive module, the pressure applied to the pressure-sensitive module may not reach the pressure threshold, and the wireless earphones will not recognize the user operation. Reducing false touches caused by objects such as water droplets, sweat, and hair can reduce the possibility of confusion in function control.

[0013] In addition, during multiple short-duration pinch operations (e.g., two, three, etc.), users can adjust the pressure applied to the pressure-sensitive module with their fingers without having to remove their fingers from the pressure sensor after each click, making the user operation more natural and improving the interactive experience of wireless headphones.

[0014] In one possible implementation, receiving a pinch operation in the direction perpendicular to the plane of symmetry includes: receiving a pinch operation when the pressure data collected by the pressure-sensitive module indicates the presence of a rising edge.

[0015] The pinch action is identified by detecting the rising edge of the pressure data. This method allows for a faster response to user actions, providing a smoother user experience.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the touch module is positioned in the direction perpendicular to the plane of symmetry; the touch module includes: a first submodule and a second submodule, the first submodule and the second submodule being symmetrically positioned about the plane of symmetry.

[0017] Taking a touch module as an example, the first submodule and the second submodule may include one or more touch sensors. Taking a pressure-sensitive module as an example, the first submodule and the second submodule may include one or more pressure sensors. Taking a fingerprint module as an example, the first submodule and the second submodule may include one or more fingerprint sensors.

[0018] With sensors positioned in both opposite directions, false triggers caused by unilateral detection can be reduced. For example, this can reduce false recognition when a user is lying on their side while wearing wireless headphones.

[0019] In one possible implementation, receiving a pinch operation in the direction perpendicular to the plane of symmetry includes: receiving the pinch operation when both the data collected by the first submodule and the data collected by the second submodule indicate the presence of pressure.

[0020] It should be understood that if the data collected by the sensor in the first submodule or the data collected by the sensor in the second submodule indicates that there is no pressure, and no pinch operation is received, the wireless earphone may not transmit control information to the electronic device and may not implement the function corresponding to the pinch operation.

[0021] In this way, when pressure is detected simultaneously on both sides, the pinch operation is recognized, further improving the accuracy of operation recognition and reducing the possibility of false triggering.

[0022] In one possible implementation, when a media file is played and a short pinch operation is received, the function is to pause playback; or, when a media file is paused and a short pinch operation is received, the function is to start playback; or, when a media file is played and two short pinch operations are received, the function is to play the next media file; or, when a media file is played and three short pinch operations are received, the function is to play the previous media file; or, when a pinch operation with a duration greater than or equal to a first duration is received, the function is to wake up the voice assistant in the electronic device; wherein, in short pinch operations, the duration of the pinch is less than the target duration; and in long pinch operations, the duration of the pinch is greater than or equal to the target duration.

[0023] In this way, different press operations correspond to different functions, such as pause, play, track switching, and activating the voice assistant. Users can achieve multiple functions through simple operations, enhancing the practicality of the headphones.

[0024] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a wireless earphone. The wireless earphone includes: a first earphone body, a connecting arm, a second earphone body, a touch module, and a processor; the connecting arm connects the first earphone body and the second earphone body; when a user wears the wireless earphone, the first earphone body is held within the user's concha, and the second earphone body is located outside the user's ear and on a side opposite to the first earphone body; the center of the outer surface of the first earphone body, the center of the outer surface of the second earphone body, and the center of the outer surface of the connecting arm form a plane of symmetry; the touch module detects pinch operations in the direction perpendicular to the plane of symmetry.

[0025] The processor is used to implement the function corresponding to the pinch operation or transmit control information to the electronic device when the touch module receives a pinch operation in the vertical direction of the symmetrical plane. The control information is used to instruct the implementation of the function corresponding to the pinch operation.

[0026] In one possible implementation, the touch module is positioned in the direction perpendicular to the plane of symmetry, and the touch module is located on the surface or inside the second earphone body.

[0027] The second earpiece is usually not touched when the user picks it up or puts it down, which reduces accidental touches on the wireless earpiece and minimizes misoperation.

[0028] In one possible implementation, the touch module is a pressure-sensitive module.

[0029] In one possible implementation, the touch module includes a first submodule and a second submodule, which are arranged symmetrically about a symmetrical plane.

[0030] In one possible implementation, the processor is specifically used to perform the function corresponding to the pinch operation or to transmit control information to the electronic device when both the data collected by the first submodule and the data collected by the second submodule indicate the presence of pressure.

[0031] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide a wireless headset, including a processor and a memory, wherein the memory is used to store code instructions and the processor is used to run the code instructions to perform the method described in the first aspect or any possible implementation of the first aspect.

[0032] Fourthly, embodiments of this application provide a communication system. This communication system may include: an electronic device and the wireless headset described in the third aspect.

[0033] Fifthly, embodiments of this application provide an earphone system. This communication system can include an earphone case and the wireless earphones described in the third aspect; the earphone case is used to store the wireless earphones.

[0034] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this application provide a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program or instructions that, when executed on a computer (wireless headset), cause the computer (wireless headset) to perform the method described in the first aspect or any possible implementation thereof.

[0035] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this application provide a computer program product including a computer program, which, when run on a computer (wireless headset), causes the computer (wireless headset) to perform the method described in the first aspect or any possible implementation thereof.

[0036] Eighthly, embodiments of this application provide a chip or chip system including at least one processor and a communication interface. The communication interface and the at least one processor are interconnected via a circuit. The at least one processor is used to run computer programs or instructions to perform the methods described in the first aspect or any possible implementation thereof. The communication interface in the chip can be an input / output interface, pins, or circuits, etc.

[0037] In one possible implementation, the chip or chip system described above further includes at least one memory storing instructions. This memory can be an internal storage unit of the chip, such as a register or cache, or it can be a storage unit of the chip itself (e.g., read-only memory, random access memory, etc.).

[0038] It should be understood that the second to eighth aspects of this application correspond to the technical solutions of the first aspect of this application, and the beneficial effects achieved by each aspect and the corresponding feasible implementation are similar, and will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an application scenario provided by an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a clip-on earphone provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating the interaction of wireless earphones in a possible design;

[0042] Figure 4 This is an interactive schematic diagram of a wireless headset provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 5A A flowchart illustrating a data processing method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 5BA schematic diagram of a user operation recognition process provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 6 A flowchart illustrating another data processing method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 7 A flowchart illustrating another data processing method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a wireless earphone provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0048] To facilitate understanding, the relevant terms and concepts involved in the embodiments of this application will be introduced below:

[0049] 1. Electronic equipment

[0050] The electronic devices in this application embodiment can be referred to as user equipment (UE), terminal, or user terminal, etc. For example, electronic devices can be mobile phones, tablets, handheld computers, laptops, wearable devices (e.g., smartwatches, smart glasses, smart bracelets, or smart jewelry), personal digital assistants (PDAs), handheld devices with wireless communication capabilities, computing devices, in-vehicle devices, or wearable devices, virtual reality (VR) terminal devices, augmented reality (AR) terminal devices, wireless terminals in industrial control, wireless terminals in smart homes, etc. The form of the electronic devices is not specifically limited in this application embodiment.

[0051] In this embodiment, the electronic device or various network devices include a hardware layer, an operating system layer running on top of the hardware layer, and an application layer running on top of the operating system layer. The hardware layer includes hardware such as a central processing unit (CPU), a memory management unit (MMU), and memory (also called main memory). The operating system can be any one or more computer operating systems that implement business processing through processes, such as Linux, Unix, Android, iOS, or Windows. The application layer includes applications such as browsers, address books, word processing software, and instant messaging software.

[0052] To facilitate understanding, the scenarios in which the technical solutions applicable to this application are applied will be described first below.

[0053] For example, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an application scenario provided by an embodiment of this application. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the scenario may include: wireless earphones 101 and electronic devices 102.

[0054] In this embodiment, the wireless earphone 101 is a clip-on earphone that can be held in place on the ear. Clip-on earphones can reduce ear discomfort and improve wearing comfort.

[0055] For example, see Figure 2 The wireless earphone 101 may include a first earphone body 11, a second earphone body 12, and a connecting arm 13. The connecting arm 13 is used to connect the first earphone body 11 and the second earphone body 12. When a user wears the wireless earphone, the first earphone body 11 can contact the user's ear (e.g., be held in the user's concha), and the curved connecting arm 13 can be arranged around the contour of the user's ear (e.g., clipped to one side of the user's ear, extending from the concha to the back of the ear), and the second earphone body 12 can abut against the user's ear. Thus, the connecting arm 13, the first earphone body 11, and the second earphone body 12 can together hold the user's auricle, thereby realizing that the earphone is worn on the ear.

[0056] In some embodiments, the connecting arm 13 can be deformable, allowing adjustment of the distance between the first earphone body 11 and the second earphone body 12, thus changing the distance between them. This accommodates users with different ear thicknesses, providing appropriate clamping force and preventing excessively tight or loose clamping from affecting the wearing experience. Furthermore, when putting on and taking off the wireless earphone 101, the connecting arm 300 can be used to increase the distance between the first earphone body 11 and the second earphone body 12, facilitating easy insertion and removal of the wireless earphone 101, reducing ear pressure and deformation, and improving the user's experience when putting on and taking off the wireless earphone 101.

[0057] In some embodiments, the second earphone body 12 may be approximately ellipsoidal, with the longer axis of the ellipsoid roughly coinciding with the length of the ear when the user wears the wireless earphone 101. In some embodiments, the outer shell of the second earphone body 12 may be bean-shaped. It is understood that the bean-shaped design of the second earphone body 12 conforms to the curvature of the user's ear when worn, improving wearing comfort. This application does not limit the specific shape of the second earphone body 12.

[0058] For ease of description, in this embodiment, the geometric center of the outer surface of the first earphone body 11, the geometric center of the outer surface of the second earphone body 12, and the geometric center of the outer surface of the connecting arm 13 are used to define a unique plane, which is the OO plane. Figure 2 (Illustrated by dashed lines). For ease of description, the direction perpendicular to the OO plane is defined as the Z-axis, the direction from the end of the connecting arm 13 that connects to the second earphone body 12 to the center of the second earphone body 12 is defined as the X-axis, and the direction perpendicular to both the X-axis and Z-axis is defined as the Y-axis.

[0059] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the first earphone body 11 is symmetrical about a first plane of symmetry. The outer surface of the second earphone body 12 is symmetrical about a second plane of symmetry. The outer surface of the connecting arm 13 is symmetrical about a third plane of symmetry. The first, second, and third planes of symmetry are coplanar. Exemplarily, any one of the first, second, and third planes of symmetry can be coplanar with the plane of symmetry (i.e., the 0-0 plane). In this way, the overall appearance of the wireless earphone 101 is a symmetrical structure, and the user does not need to distinguish between the left and right ears when using the wireless earphone 101.

[0060] In other embodiments, due to assembly tolerances, there may be an included angle between any two of the three planes of symmetry—the first, second, and third planes of symmetry—with the included angle being less than or equal to 1°. For example, the included angle between any two of the three planes of symmetry can be 0.2°, 0.5°, 0.9°, or 1°, etc. Exemplarily, the included angle between the first and second planes of symmetry can be less than 1°, or the included angle between the first and third planes of symmetry can be less than 1°, or the included angle between the second and third planes of symmetry can be less than 1°.

[0061] It should be understood that Figure 1 The scenario shown uses a clip-on earphone as an example. In some scenarios, a user can also wear a pair of earphones. A pair of earphones can include two wireless earbuds 101, which can be designated as the first earphone and the second earphone, respectively. These can be worn in the user's left and right ears to provide stereo sound.

[0062] In some embodiments, the first and second earphones do not distinguish between left and right ears; that is, the first earphone can be worn in either the left or right ear, and the second earphone can be worn in either the left or right ear. This improves the portability of the wireless earphone 101.

[0063] In some implementations, the wireless earphone 101 can be an open-back design. This eliminates the need for the earphone to penetrate deep into the user's ear canal, reducing ear canal allergies and damage. Furthermore, the user can be aware of changes in their surroundings at any time, reducing the risk of accidents.

[0064] Electronic device 102 can be a mobile phone, tablet computer or any other type of electronic device. For details, please refer to the description of the electronic device mentioned above. It will not be elaborated here.

[0065] Wireless earphone 101 and electronic device 102 can establish a wireless communication connection to achieve wireless communication between them. The wireless communication connection can include the following forms: wireless fidelity (WIFI) communication connection, cellular communication connection, Bluetooth communication connection, near field communication connection, ultra-wide band (UWB) communication connection, and infrared transmission communication connection, etc. This application embodiment does not specifically limit the type of wireless communication connection.

[0066] It is understandable that the wireless headset 101 can be used in conjunction with the electronic device 102 to handle audio services such as media and calls, or other data services of the electronic device 102. For example, the audio services may include playing music, recordings, music from video files, background music in games, call notification sounds, and other media services for the user; it may also include playing the other party's voice data or collecting the user's voice data and sending it to the other party in call service scenarios such as telephone calls, WeChat voice messages, audio calls, video calls, games, and voice assistants.

[0067] exist Figure 1 In the scenario shown, users can control media file playback by operating the wireless earphone 101. For example, switching media files (e.g., songs, videos), pausing media file playback, answering calls, hanging up calls, or activating the voice assistant.

[0068] Currently, users can control the functions by pushing, touching, and tapping.

[0069] However, users may experience discomfort when operating wireless headphones while wearing them. Wireless headphones are not very comfortable to wear.

[0070] For example, in a pushing operation, the user can push the surface on one side of the wireless earbuds. See also Figure 3 In wearing scenarios, users can push the second earphone 12 towards the first earphone 11 (also known as in the Y-axis direction), or push the first earphone 11 towards the second earphone 12, or push the connecting arm towards the ear. However, in all three cases, the ear may be squeezed, causing discomfort to the user. Wireless earphones offer poor wearing comfort.

[0071] In some embodiments, the user can also push the first earphone body 11, the second earphone body 12, or the connecting arm 13 vertically upwards; or push the first earphone body 11, the second earphone body 12, or the connecting arm 13 vertically downwards. However, in these cases, the wireless earphones may move or even fall out, resulting in poor wearing stability.

[0072] Taking touch or tapping operations as an example, users can touch the surface of the first earphone body 11, the second earphone body 12, or the connecting arm 13. However, a single touch or tap may cause the wireless earphone to move slightly, changing its wearing position. This change may cause the earphone to become loose or even fall out, resulting in poor wearing stability.

[0073] In view of this, embodiments of this application provide a data processing method, a communication system, a wireless earphone, an earphone system, and a medium. The touch module in the wireless earphone can be used to receive pinch operations in the vertical direction of the plane of symmetry. The wireless earphone can subsequently implement corresponding function control based on the number of received pinch operations, duration, etc.

[0074] In this way, when operating the wireless earbuds by pinching, touching the surfaces on both sides of the symmetrical plane (i.e., in the Z-axis direction) can reduce the likelihood of the earbuds becoming loose or even falling out due to force applied to one side. Furthermore, pinching in the vertical direction of the symmetrical plane reduces pressure on the ears, thus improving the comfort of wearing the wireless earbuds.

[0075] In this embodiment, the touch module can be positioned vertically to the plane of symmetry to detect user pinch operations in the vertical direction of the plane of symmetry. The following is in conjunction with... Figure 4 The location of the touch module is explained.

[0076] In one possible implementation, taking the touch module being located on the second earphone body 12 as an example, the touch module can be located on the top of the second earphone body 12 (e.g., Figure 4 (as shown in a).

[0077] It should be understood that, with Figure 4 Taking the wireless earphones shown as an example, during the interaction between the user and the wireless earphones 101, the user can place two fingers on the top and bottom of the second earphone body 12 respectively, and then bring the two fingers together to pinch the second earphone body 12. At this time, the data collected by the touch module on the top of the second earphone body 12 changes, thus confirming that the user's pinch operation has been detected.

[0078] In a second possible implementation, the touch module can also be located at the bottom of the second earphone body 12 (e.g., Figure 4 (as shown in b in the text).

[0079] It should be understood that, with Figure 4 Taking the wireless earphones shown as an example, during the interaction between the user and the wireless earphones 101, the user can place two fingers on the top and bottom of the second earphone body 12 respectively, and then bring the two fingers together to pinch the second earphone body 12. At this time, the data collected by the touch module located at the bottom of the second earphone body 12 changes, thus confirming that the user's pinch operation has been detected.

[0080] In the third possible implementation, the touch module may include: a first submodule and a second submodule. The first submodule and the second submodule are respectively used to collect data in two opposite directions perpendicular to the plane of symmetry.

[0081] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown in Figure c, a first submodule is provided at the top of the second earphone body 12, and a second submodule is provided at the bottom of the second earphone body 12. The first submodule is used to collect data perpendicular to the direction facing the bottom of the second earphone body to confirm whether an operation towards the bottom of the second earphone body has been received; the second submodule is used to collect data perpendicular to the direction facing the top of the second earphone body to confirm whether an operation towards the top of the second earphone body has been received.

[0082] It should be understood that if the data collected by the first submodule indicates that an operation has been received in the bottom direction of the second earphone body, and the data collected by the second submodule indicates that an operation has been received in the top direction of the second earphone body, a pinch operation can be detected; if the data collected by the first submodule does not indicate that an operation has been received in the bottom direction of the second earphone body, or the data collected by the second submodule does not indicate that an operation has been received in the top direction of the second earphone body, then no pinch operation has been received.

[0083] For example, if a user places two fingers on the top and bottom of the second earphone body 12 respectively and brings the two fingers together to pinch the second earphone body 12, the data collected by the first submodule and the second submodule will both change. Based on the data collected by the first submodule and the second submodule, it can be confirmed that the pinching operation has been detected.

[0084] If a user is lying on their side while wearing the wireless earbuds and presses against the top or bottom of the second earbud, only the data collected by the first submodule or only the data collected by the second submodule will change. Since neither the data collected by the second submodule nor the data collected by the first submodule changes, no pinch operation is received.

[0085] In this way, sub-modules are set up in both opposite directions. By combining the data collected by the sub-modules on both sides, the wireless earphone can more accurately judge the pinch operation, reduce the accidental touch caused by the detection of a single direction on one side, and improve the accuracy of operation judgment.

[0086] In this embodiment, the touch module can be a touch module, a pressure-sensitive module, or any other module capable of detecting user pinch operations, such as a fingerprint module or a button module. It should be understood that a touch module can detect pinch operations by detecting changes in capacitance. A pressure-sensitive module can detect pinch operations by detecting changes in pressure. A fingerprint module can detect pinch operations by detecting fingerprint images. This embodiment does not limit the specific type of touch module.

[0087] It should be understood that, due to the different detection principles of various touch modules, the touch module can be located inside the second earphone body (e.g., pressure-sensitive module, etc.) or on the surface of the second earphone body (e.g., touch module, fingerprint module, etc.). This application does not specifically limit the exact location of the touch module in the wireless earphone.

[0088] It should be understood that the above embodiments are based on the touch module being positioned in the vertical direction (i.e., the Z-axis) of the second earphone body. It can also be positioned in the vertical direction of the connecting arm 13, or at any other convenient location for the user to press within the wireless earphone. This application does not specifically limit the position of the touch module in its embodiments.

[0089] It should be understood that in practical applications, due to the offset of the user's pinch position and pinch direction, the pinch direction may not be completely perpendicular to the plane of symmetry, and there may be a certain error, such as 1° or 5°. Alternatively, it can be understood as orthogonally decomposing the pinch operation into pinching in the horizontal direction and pinching in the vertical direction of the plane of symmetry, where pinching in the vertical direction of the plane of symmetry is sufficient.

[0090] Optionally, the touch module is a pressure-sensitive module. The pressure-sensitive module may include at least one pressure sensor. The pressure sensor is used to collect pressure data to detect the pressure applied to the pressing area of ​​the wireless earphone; the pressing area is the region corresponding to the pressure-sensitive element in the pressure sensor.

[0091] It should be understood that when a user presses the pressure area, the pressure-sensitive element in the pressure sensor deforms, causing its characteristics (e.g., resistance, capacitance, charge distribution, light transmission characteristics, etc.) to change according to the pressure applied to the pressure area. Adaptively, the wireless earphone can determine the pressure applied to the pressure area by detecting the characteristics of the pressure-sensitive element, and thus identify whether a pinch operation has been received.

[0092] In this application, the pressure-sensitive device can be any type such as piezoresistive, piezoresistive, ionized, piezoelectric thin film and / or optical pressure sensing, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0093] It should be understood that the resistance in a piezoresistive sensor changes when subjected to pressure; piezoresistive sensors are characterized by high sensitivity and good linear response, capable of detecting minute pressure changes. Furthermore, piezoresistive sensors are simple to manufacture and inexpensive. In contrast, the capacitance in a piezoresistive sensor changes when subjected to pressure due to variations in the distance between the two electrodes or the dielectric constant; piezoresistive sensors are characterized by high sensitivity and low power consumption, making them suitable for portable devices.

[0094] Ionized sensors exhibit changes in charge distribution or electric field characteristics when subjected to pressure; they offer fast response times, enable non-contact measurement, and experience less wear. In piezoelectric thin-film sensors, the voltage film generates charge under pressure, causing changes in its voltage or current; these sensors possess high sensitivity and fast response, and the piezoelectric film can even generate its own electricity under pressure. In optical pressure-sensitive sensors, the optical fiber or optical path may deform under pressure, altering light transmission characteristics. Optical pressure-sensitive sensors offer high accuracy and sensitivity, are less susceptible to electromagnetic interference, and are suitable for use in complex electromagnetic environments.

[0095] In this way, the pressure-sensitive module recognizes the pinch operation to realize the corresponding function. Furthermore, the pressure sensor in the pressure-sensitive module can be encapsulated inside the wireless earphone, without adding gaps to the earphone shell, thus reducing the weakening of the earphone's seal and improving its waterproof performance.

[0096] In some embodiments, when the touch module is a pressure-sensitive module, the wireless earphone can detect a pinch operation when the pressure value indicated by the pressure data collected by the pressure sensor is greater than a pressure threshold.

[0097] Wireless earphones can detect pinch operations based on changes in the characteristics of the pressure-sensitive element in a pressure sensor. Adaptively, a pinch operation is detected when the pressure value indicated by the pressure data collected by the pressure sensor exceeds a pressure threshold.

[0098] In this way, when objects such as water droplets, sweat, and hair come into contact with the pressure-sensitive module, the pressure applied to the pressure-sensitive module may not reach the pressure threshold, and the wireless earphone will not recognize the user's operation. This reduces the accidental touches caused by objects such as water droplets, sweat, and hair, and can reduce the situation of chaotic function control.

[0099] In addition, the pressure-sensitive module is highly sensitive. During multiple short-duration pinch operations (e.g., two, three, etc.), users can adjust the pressure applied to the pressure-sensitive module without having to remove their fingers from the pressure sensor after each click, making the user operation more natural and improving the interactive experience of wireless headphones.

[0100] exist Figure 2 and Figure 4 Based on the structure of the wireless earphone shown, the data processing method provided in this application will be described below with reference to specific embodiments. These embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments.

[0101] For example, Figure 5A This is a flowchart illustrating a data processing method provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 5A As shown, the data processing method flow may include:

[0102] S501, The wireless earphone receives a pinch operation in the vertical direction of the plane of symmetry.

[0103] The wireless earphone can adapt to either a single short pinch operation or two short pinch operations. It can confirm whether the pinch operation has been received based on the data collected by the touch module.

[0104] For example, with Figure 4 Taking the structure shown in Figure 'a' as an example, the wireless earphone can confirm whether it has received an operation towards the bottom of the second earphone body based on data collected by the touch module, and thus confirm whether a pinch operation has been received. Figure 4 Taking the structure shown in b as an example, the wireless earphone can confirm whether it has received an operation towards the top of the second earphone body based on the data collected by the touch module, and thus confirm whether a pinch operation has been received. Figure 4 Taking the structure shown in c as an example, the wireless earphone can confirm whether it has received an operation towards the bottom of the second earphone body and an operation towards the top of the second earphone body based on the data collected by the touch module, and thus confirm whether a pinch operation has been received.

[0105] In some embodiments, to enhance the usability of the wireless headphones, the headphones may support multiple function controls. Adaptably, these multiple functions may correspond to different types of pinch operations.

[0106] It should be understood that, based on the duration, number of times, and time interval between two adjacent short-duration pinch operations, pinch operations can be categorized into: one short-duration pinch operation, two short-duration pinch operations, three short-duration pinch operations, and long-duration pinch operations.

[0107] For example, wireless earbuds can confirm the type of pinch operation based on data collected by the touch module.

[0108] In one possible implementation, the wireless earphone can identify the type of pinch operation by analyzing the data collected by the touch module, including whether there are pulses indicating a pinch operation, as well as the pulse interval and duration.

[0109] For example, taking a pressure-sensitive touch module as an example, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 5B S501 may include: Step 1, detecting a signal (e.g., rising edge, pulse, etc.) indicating an increase in pressure based on pressure data collected by a pressure sensor. Step 2, upon detecting an increase in pressure, the wireless earphone can process the pressure data collected by the pressure sensor using a pressure detection algorithm to obtain the confidence level of each operation type. Step 3, selecting the operation type with the highest confidence level as the type of this pinch operation. In some embodiments, before processing the pressure data collected by the pressure sensor, the pressure data may also be filtered to remove noise interference and improve the accuracy of pressure data processing.

[0110] It should be understood that pressure detection algorithms can identify pinch operations based on pulse intervals, durations, etc. For example, if the pulse duration is longer than the target duration, the pinch operation can be identified as a long-duration pinch operation; if the pulse duration is shorter than the target duration and no second pulse appears within the first duration, the pinch operation can be identified as a short-duration pinch operation; if the pulse duration is shorter than the target duration, a second pulse appears within the first duration, and no third pulse appears within the first duration after the second pulse, the pinch operation can be identified as two short-duration pinch operations; if the pulse duration is shorter than the target duration, a second pulse appears within the first duration, a third pulse appears within the first duration after the second pulse, and no fourth pulse appears within the first duration after the third pulse, the pinch operation can be identified as three short-duration pinch operations.

[0111] The target duration can be 1 second (S), 0.5 seconds, or any value. The target duration can be obtained based on empirical stress data and / or simulated stress data, and there are no specific limitations here.

[0112] In a possible second implementation, the wireless earphone can also convert the data collected by the touch module into corresponding parameter values ​​(e.g., pressure value, capacitance value, etc.), and confirm and identify the type of pinch operation based on the parameter values ​​and parameter thresholds indicated by the data (e.g., pressure threshold, capacitance threshold, etc.).

[0113] For example, taking the touch module as a pressure-sensitive module, with the parameter value being the pressure value and the parameter threshold being the pressure threshold, the wireless earphone receives a pinch operation when the pressure value is greater than the pressure threshold; and the wireless earphone does not receive a pinch operation when the pressure value is less than or equal to the pressure threshold.

[0114] The pressure threshold can be 100 Pa, 200 Pa, or any value. The pressure threshold can be obtained based on empirical pressure data and / or simulated pressure data, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0115] In this way, when objects such as water droplets, sweat, and hair come into contact with the pressure sensor, the pressure applied to the pressure sensor cannot reach the pressure threshold, and the wireless earphone will not recognize the user's operation, thus reducing the accidental touches caused by objects such as water droplets, sweat, and hair.

[0116] It should be understood that different types of pressure sensors may detect pressure values ​​in different ways. For example, taking a piezoresistive sensor, the pressure sensor can determine the pressure value by detecting the resistance of the piezoresistive film or parameters related to the resistance (e.g., the voltage difference across the piezoresistive film, the current flowing through the piezoresistive film, etc.). Taking a piezoelectric film sensor, the pressure sensor can determine the pressure value by detecting the voltage or current value of the piezoelectric film. Taking an optical pressure sensor, the piezoelectric sensor can determine the pressure value by detecting light transmission parameters (e.g., waveform, phase, etc.). This application does not specifically limit the method by which various types of pressure sensors detect pressure values.

[0117] It should be understood that wireless headphones can also identify the type of pinching operation by combining changes in pressure values ​​over a period of time.

[0118] For example, if the pressure value is greater than the pressure threshold for a duration that reaches the target duration (which can also be understood as continuous pressing for a target duration), the pressing operation is a long-term pressing operation.

[0119] The target duration can be 1 second (S), 0.5 seconds, or any value. The target duration can be obtained based on empirical stress data and / or simulated stress data, and there are no specific limitations here.

[0120] If the duration of pressure value being greater than the pressure threshold does not reach the target duration, and no pressure value greater than the pressure threshold is detected within the first duration after the pressure value is less than or equal to the pressure threshold (which can also be understood as squeezing and releasing), the squeezing operation is a short-duration squeezing operation.

[0121] The first duration can be 100 milliseconds (ms), 500 ms, or any value. The first duration can be obtained based on empirical stress data and / or simulated stress data, and there is no specific limitation here.

[0122] If the duration of pressure value being greater than the pressure threshold does not reach the target duration, and the pressure value is detected to be greater than the pressure threshold again within the first duration after the pressure value is less than or equal to the pressure threshold, and no pressure value is detected to be greater than the pressure threshold within the first duration after the pressure value is less than or equal to the pressure threshold (which can also be understood as squeezing and releasing), this pressing and squeezing operation is a second pressing and squeezing operation.

[0123] If the pressure value is continuously greater than the pressure threshold for a period of time that does not reach the target duration, or if the pressure value is less than or equal to the pressure threshold and is detected again within the first duration after that, or if the pressure value is less than or equal to the pressure threshold for a second period of time after that, or if the pressure value is not detected again within the first duration after that, or if the pressure value is less than or equal to the pressure threshold for a third period of time after that, then (which can also be understood as squeezing, squeezing, squeezing) this squeezing operation is considered as three short-duration squeezing operations.

[0124] Based on the above description, when a user wants to pinch multiple times, they can slightly relax their fingers between each pinch, reducing the pressure applied to the pressure sensor. This makes the user's operation more natural and improves the interactive experience of the wireless headphones. Adaptively, the pressure sensor can detect a force lower than a set pressure threshold, allowing the wireless headphones to recognize the cessation of the pinching action. This accurately identifies multiple short pinching operations, improving the wireless headphones' ability to recognize user intentions.

[0125] In this embodiment, besides the wireless earphones mentioned above which can confirm and recognize pinch operations through touch detection algorithms (e.g., pressure detection algorithms) and parameter values ​​(e.g., pressure values), the wireless earphones can also confirm and recognize pinch operations through machine learning-based gesture classification algorithms or any other method. No specific limitations are imposed here.

[0126] Based on the above embodiments, before processing the data collected by the touch module, the data can be filtered to remove noise interference and improve the accuracy of data processing.

[0127] S502, the wireless headset sends control information to the electronic device.

[0128] Two short pinch-to-click actions indicate the function to be triggered. The function can be any action, such as pausing media playback, switching media files played through wireless headphones, or activating the voice assistant.

[0129] In some embodiments, the wireless earphones may support multiple function controls, and different types of pinch operations may correspond to different functions of the wireless earphones.

[0130] Adaptively, the wireless earphones can store a mapping between the types of pinch operations and their functions for easy subsequent function control. This mapping can be stored in a table, list, configuration file, or any other format; no specific limitation is made here.

[0131] For example, a short pinch operation, two short pinch operations, three short pinch operations, and a long pinch operation correspond to pausing audio playback, switching to the next audio, switching to the previous audio, and waking up the voice assistant, respectively.

[0132] When the wireless earbuds are playing the first audio, if a pinch operation is detected as a short-duration pinch operation, the wireless earbuds send control information to the electronic device to instruct it to pause audio playback. Adaptively, the electronic device can pause the playback of the first audio upon receiving this control information. It should be understood that the first audio may include, but is not limited to, one or more of the following: incoming call ringtones, multimedia audio (such as sound output from music applications, video applications, etc.), call audio, or voice messages.

[0133] If the wireless headphones pause playback of the first audio track, and the pinch operation is detected as a short-duration pinch, the headphones send control information to the electronic device to instruct it to resume audio playback. Alternatively, the electronic device can resume playback of the first audio track upon receiving this control information.

[0134] When the wireless headphones are playing the first audio audio, if the pinch operation is detected as two short pinch operations, the wireless headphones send control information to the electronic device to instruct it to play the next audio audio. Adaptively, the electronic device can play the next audio audio after receiving this control information.

[0135] For example, if a music application's current playlist includes song 1, song 2, and song 3 in sequence, and the first audio is the audio of song 2, and the electronic device recognizes that the pinch operation is two short pinch operations, the electronic device can control the wireless headphones to play the audio of song 3.

[0136] When the wireless headphones are playing the first audio track, if a three-short-duration pinch operation is detected, the wireless headphones send control information to the electronic device to instruct it to play the previous audio track. Adaptively, the electronic device can play the previous audio track upon receiving this control information.

[0137] For example, if a music application's current playlist includes Song 1, Song 2, and Song 3 in sequence, and the first audio is the audio of Song 2, and the electronic device detects that the pinch operation is a three-short pinch operation, the electronic device can control the wireless headphones to play the audio of Song 1.

[0138] When the wireless earbuds are playing the first audio clip, if a long-duration pinch-to-press operation is detected, the earbuds send control information to the electronic device to instruct it to activate the voice assistant. Adaptively, the electronic device can activate the voice assistant upon receiving this control information.

[0139] It should be understood that in the case where a touch module is provided on only one side of the wireless earphone (e.g., Figure 4 (a or b) In this case, the wireless earphone can recognize pinch operations based on data collected by the single-sided touch module; in the case where sub-modules for touch modules are set on both opposite sides of the wireless earphone (for example, Figure 4 (c) The wireless earphone can recognize pinch operations based on the pressure data collected by the sub-modules on both sides. When the same type of pinch operation is recognized, control information can be sent to the electronic device to achieve the corresponding function. When different types of pinch operations are recognized, no control information is sent to the electronic device.

[0140] In this embodiment, the wireless earphone can send control information in any way. Taking a Bluetooth earphone as an example, the wireless earphone can send control information through a pre-set Bluetooth protocol. For example, adjusting volume, pausing audio playback, and switching audio can be done through the Audio / Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) protocol. For waking up a voice assistant, the corresponding control information can be transmitted through the Hands-Free Profile (HFP) protocol.

[0141] In some possible implementations, the wireless earphones can perform some functions independently. For example, switching to low-latency mode; switching between noise-canceling mode and pass-through mode, etc. Adaptively, when the pinch operation corresponds to that function, the wireless earphones can perform that function independently without sending control information to the electronic device. In some embodiments, the wireless earphones can transmit notification information to the electronic device. The notification information is used to instruct the wireless earphones to perform that function. This allows for synchronization with the electronic device, making it convenient for the user to view and confirm the current mode.

[0142] S503. After receiving the control information, the electronic device performs the function corresponding to the pinch operation.

[0143] For example, switching audio can be achieved by transmitting the switched audio data to the wireless headphones. Similarly, activating a voice assistant can be achieved by activating the voice assistant. Finally, pausing audio playback can be achieved by pausing the transmission of audio data to the wireless device.

[0144] In this way, users can control playback by pressing the touch-sensitive wireless earbuds, which are also very comfortable.

[0145] The above Figure 5AThe illustrated embodiment uses the example of a wireless earphone recognizing a pinch operation and confirming the function corresponding to the pinch operation. In some embodiments, the wireless earphone may also send pinch operation information to an electronic device, and the electronic device may determine the function corresponding to the pinch operation based on the pinch operation information.

[0146] For example, Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating another data processing method provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 6 As shown, the method includes:

[0147] S601, The wireless earphone receives a pinch operation in the vertical direction of the plane of symmetry.

[0148] It should be noted that the process of S601 above is similar to the process of S501 above. For details, please refer to the relevant description of S501. For the sake of brevity, it will not be repeated here.

[0149] S602, The wireless earphone sends operation information to the electronic device, which is used to indicate the pinch operation.

[0150] Operation information may include: the type of pinch operation, etc.

[0151] The type recognition of the pinch operation in S602 is similar to the operation type recognition in S501 above. For details, please refer to the relevant description in S401. For the sake of brevity, it will not be repeated here.

[0152] It should be understood that in the case where a touch module is provided on only one side of the wireless earphone (e.g., Figure 4 (a or b) In this case, the wireless earphone can recognize pinch operations based on data collected by the single-sided touch module; in the case where sub-modules for touch modules are set on both opposite sides of the wireless earphone (for example, Figure 4 (c) The wireless earphone can recognize pinch operations from the pressure data collected by the sub-modules on both sides. When the same type of pinch operation is recognized, it can send operation information to the electronic device to achieve the corresponding function. When different types of pinch operations are recognized, it does not send operation information to the electronic device.

[0153] S603. The electronic device performs the function corresponding to the preset operation by performing a pinch operation as instructed by the operation information.

[0154] The functions corresponding to the pinch operation can be found in the corresponding description in S403 above, and will not be elaborated here.

[0155] In some embodiments, the electronic device stores a correspondence between pinch operations and functions to facilitate subsequent function control. This correspondence can be stored in a table, list, or any other manner, and is not specifically limited here.

[0156] For example, a short pinch operation, two short pinch operations, three short pinch operations, and a long pinch operation correspond to pausing audio playback, switching to the next audio, switching to the previous audio, and waking up the voice assistant, respectively.

[0157] When the wireless headphones are playing the first audio audio, if a pinch operation is detected as a short-duration pinch operation, the wireless headphones send operation information to the electronic device to indicate the short-duration pinch operation. Adaptively, the electronic device can pause the playback of the first audio audio upon receiving this operation information.

[0158] If the wireless headphones pause playback of the first audio audio, and a short-duration pinch operation is detected, the wireless headphones send operation information to the electronic device indicating the short-duration pinch operation. Alternatively, the electronic device can resume playback of the first audio audio upon receiving this operation information.

[0159] When the wireless headphones are playing the first audio audio, if the pinch operation is detected as two short pinch operations, the wireless headphones send operation information to the electronic device to indicate the two short pinch operations. Adaptively, the electronic device can play the next audio audio after receiving this operation information.

[0160] For example, if a music application's current playlist includes song 1, song 2, and song 3 in sequence, and the first audio is the audio of song 2, and the electronic device recognizes that the pinch operation is two short pinch operations, the electronic device can control the wireless headphones to play the audio of song 3.

[0161] When the wireless headphones are playing the first audio audio, if a pinch operation is detected as three short pinch operations, the wireless headphones send operation information to the electronic device to indicate the three short pinch operations. Adaptively, the electronic device can play the previous audio audio after receiving this operation information.

[0162] For example, if a music application's current playlist includes Song 1, Song 2, and Song 3 in sequence, and the first audio is the audio of Song 2, and the electronic device detects that the pinch operation is a three-short pinch operation, the electronic device can control the wireless headphones to play the audio of Song 1.

[0163] When the wireless earbuds are playing the first audio clip, if a long-duration pinch operation is detected, the earbuds send operation information to the electronic device indicating the long-duration pinch operation. Adaptively, the electronic device can activate the voice assistant upon receiving this operation information.

[0164] In summary, users can control playback using the wireless headphones equipped with a touch control module. These wireless headphones are also quite comfortable.

[0165] The above Figures 5A to 6 The illustrated embodiment uses the recognition of pinch operations by a wireless earphone as an example. In some embodiments, the wireless earphone may also send data collected by the touch module to the electronic device, and the electronic device recognizes the pinch operation based on the data and implements the function corresponding to the pinch operation.

[0166] For example, Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating another data processing method provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 7 As shown, the method includes:

[0167] S701, The wireless earphone receives a pinch operation in the vertical direction of the plane of symmetry.

[0168] It should be noted that the process of S701 above is similar to the process of S501 above. For details, please refer to the relevant description of S501. For the sake of brevity, it will not be repeated here.

[0169] S702: The wireless earphone sends data collected by the touch module to the electronic device.

[0170] S703. Electronic devices implement the corresponding functions of pinch operations based on the pinch operations indicated by the data collected by the touch module.

[0171] The process of recognizing pinch operations based on data collected by the touch module is similar to the pinch operation recognition process in S501 above. For details, please refer to the relevant description in S401. For the sake of brevity, it will not be repeated here.

[0172] It should be understood that in the case where a touch module is provided on only one side of the wireless earphone (e.g., Figure 4 (a or b) In this context, the electronic device can recognize the pinch operation based on data collected by the single-sided touch module; in the case where sub-modules are set on both opposite sides of the wireless earphone (e.g., Figure 4 (c) The electronic device can recognize pinch operations from the data collected by the sub-modules on both sides. When the same type of pinch operation is recognized, the corresponding function can be implemented. When different types of pinch operations are recognized, the corresponding function will not be implemented.

[0173] In summary, users can control playback using wireless headphones equipped with pressure sensors. These wireless headphones are also quite comfortable.

[0174] The methods of the embodiments of this application have been described above. The apparatus for performing the above methods, provided in the embodiments of this application, is described below. Those skilled in the art will understand that the methods and apparatus can be combined with and referenced by each other, and the related apparatus provided in the embodiments of this application can perform the steps in the above methods.

[0175] The data processing method provided in this application embodiment can be applied to wireless earphones with communication functions.

[0176] To make it easier to understand, the following will be combined with Figure 8 The structure of the wireless earphone provided in the embodiments of this application will be described. For example, Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a wireless earphone provided in an embodiment of this application. See also... Figure 8 The wireless headset may include: at least one processor 701, at least one memory 702, a wireless communication module 703, an audio module 704, a touch control module 705, and a power module 706, etc. The processor may include one or more interfaces for connecting to other components of the wireless headset.

[0177] The memory 702 can be used to store program code, such as code for establishing wireless connections between the wireless headset and different electronic devices (the wireless connection can be a physical or virtual connection), switching between wireless connections between the wireless headset and different electronic devices, handling audio services (such as volume adjustment, music playback, making / receiving calls, etc.) of electronic devices with which the wireless headset has established a wireless connection, and charging the wireless headset. The memory 702 can also be used to store other information, such as the priorities of multiple electronic devices.

[0178] The processor 701 can be used to execute the above-described program code and call relevant modules to implement the functions of the wireless headset in the embodiments of this application. For example, the wireless headset can establish wireless connections with different electronic devices, process audio services (such as adjusting volume, playing music, making / receiving calls, etc.) of electronic devices that have established wireless connections with the wireless headset, and switch wireless connections with different electronic devices according to priority.

[0179] Processor 701 may include one or more processing units, which may be independent devices or integrated into one or more processors 701. Specifically, processor 701 may be an integrated control chip or may be composed of circuits including various active and / or passive components, and the circuits are configured to perform the functions belonging to processor 701 as described in the embodiments of this application.

[0180] The wireless communication module 703 can be used to support data exchange between the wireless headset and different electronic devices or the wireless headset itself, including data exchange of wireless communications such as BT, WLAN (such as WiFi), FM, NFC, IR, etc.

[0181] In some embodiments, the wireless communication module 703 can be a Bluetooth chip. The wireless headset can use this Bluetooth chip to pair with and establish wireless connections with Bluetooth chips in different electronic devices, enabling wireless communication and business processing between the wireless headset and other electronic devices. Typically, the Bluetooth chip supports basic rate (BR) / enhanced data rate (EDR) Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), for example, it can send / receive page messages and BLE broadcast messages.

[0182] In addition, the wireless communication module 703 may also include an antenna. The wireless communication module 703 receives electromagnetic waves through the antenna, modulates and filters the electromagnetic wave signals, and sends the processed signal to the processor 701. The wireless communication module 703 may also receive signals to be transmitted from the processor 701, modulate and amplify them, and then convert them into electromagnetic waves for radiation through the antenna.

[0183] The audio module 704 manages audio data, enabling wireless headset input and output of audio signals. It allows users to make and receive calls, play music, adjust volume, activate / deactivate voice assistants on connected electronic devices, and receive / send user voice data via the wireless headset. The audio module 704 may include a microphone 704A (or microphone unit), a speaker 704B (or earpiece unit), an audio codec 704C, and a power amplifier 704D for outputting audio signals. The microphone 704A converts sound signals into audio electrical signals. The speaker 704B converts audio electrical signals into sound signals and plays them. The audio codec 704C converts digital signals into analog signals and sends them to the power amplifier. The power amplifier 704D amplifies the analog signals.

[0184] The touch module 705 can detect the necessary information based on the different functions of the wireless earphones. For example, users can control functions such as adjusting volume, playing music, and answering / making calls by pressing and pinching the wireless earphones.

[0185] In this embodiment, the processor 701 can identify the user's operating intent by collecting data from the touch module 705 of the wireless headset.

[0186] The touch module 705 can be a touch module, pressure-sensitive module, fingerprint module, or any other module capable of detecting pinch operations. This application embodiment does not specifically limit the type or number of sensors in the touch module 705.

[0187] Taking a touch module as an example, a touch sensor is positioned vertically to the symmetrical plane of the wireless earphone. The touch sensor detects the user's touch on the wireless earphone during a pinch operation. Similarly, taking a fingerprint module as an example, a fingerprint sensor is positioned vertically to the symmetrical plane of the wireless earphone. The fingerprint sensor collects fingerprint data during a pinch operation.

[0188] Taking a pressure-sensitive module as an example, a pressure sensor is positioned perpendicular to the plane of symmetry of the wireless earphone. The pressure sensor detects the pressure applied to the pressing area of ​​the wireless earphone. The pressing area corresponds to the pressure-sensitive element in the pressure sensor 705A. When the user presses this area, the pressure-sensitive element deforms, causing it to change according to the pressure applied to the pressing area. The number of pressure sensors can be one, two, or more, depending on the specific needs of the wireless earphone.

[0189] The power module 706 provides system power to the wireless headset, supplying power to its various modules and supporting charging input. The power module 706 may include a battery 706A, a power management unit (PMU) 706B, and a charging interface 706C. The PMU 706B receives external charging input, transforms the electrical signal from the charging circuit input, and supplies it to the battery 706A for charging. It can also transform the electrical signal from the battery 706A and supply it to other modules such as the wireless communication module 703, audio module 704, and sensor module 705. Furthermore, it prevents the battery 706A from overcharging, over-discharging, short-circuiting, or experiencing overcurrent.

[0190] In some embodiments, the power module 706 may further include a wireless charging coil for wirelessly charging the wireless earbuds. Additionally, the power management unit 706B may be used to monitor parameters such as the capacity of the battery 706A, the number of battery cycle counts, and the health status of the battery 706A (leakage current, impedance). The charging interface 706C can provide a wired connection for charging or communication between the wireless earbuds and the wireless earbud case. In some embodiments, this input / output interface may be a USB interface.

[0191] In other embodiments, the charging interface 706C can be a wireless earphone electrical connector. When the wireless earphones are placed in the wireless earphone case, the wireless earphones can establish an electrical connection with the electrical connector in the wireless earphone case through the wireless earphone electrical connector, thereby charging the battery 706A in the wireless earphones. In other embodiments, after the electrical connection is established, the wireless earphones can also communicate data with the wireless earphone case, for example, they can receive pairing commands from the wireless earphone case.

[0192] It is understood that the structures illustrated in the embodiments of this application do not constitute a specific limitation on wireless headphones. They may have more than Figure 2 The device may show more or fewer components, or it may combine two or more components, or it may have different component configurations. For example, the outer surface of the wireless earphone may also include buttons, indicator lights (which can indicate battery level, incoming / outgoing calls, pairing mode, etc.), a display screen (which can display relevant information to the user), a dust filter (which can be used with the earpiece), and other components. The buttons may be physical buttons or touch buttons (used in conjunction with a touch sensor), used to trigger operations such as power on / off, pause, play, record, initiate pairing, and reset.

[0193] Figure 7 The various components shown can be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software, including one or more signal processing or application-specific integrated circuits.

[0194] In other embodiments of this application, the wireless headset may include more or fewer components than illustrated, or combine some components, or separate some components, or have different component arrangements. The illustrated components may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of software and hardware.

[0195] This application also provides an earphone system. The earphone system may include any of the wireless earphones shown in the above embodiments and an earphone case. The earphone case is used to store the wireless earphones.

[0196] It should be understood that wireless earbuds can be used with an earbud case for storing and charging them, and a communication mechanism needs to be established between the earbuds and the charging case for exchanging information such as battery level, pairing information, and testing information. For this purpose, corresponding electrical connectors are provided on the wireless earbuds and inside the earbud case. When the wireless earbuds are stored in the earbud case, and the electrical connectors on the earbuds are in contact with the electrical connectors inside the earbud case, charging and communication can be completed through the transmission function of the electrical connectors.

[0197] This application also provides a communication system. The communication system may include any of the wireless earphones and electronic devices shown in the above embodiments. The wireless earphones are used to enable audio playback in the electronic device.

[0198] This application provides a wireless headset, which includes a processor and a memory; the memory stores computer execution instructions; the processor executes the computer execution instructions stored in the memory, causing the electronic device to perform the above-described method.

[0199] This application provides a chip or chip system. The chip or chip system includes a processor, which calls a computer program in memory to execute the technical solutions in the above embodiments. Its implementation principle and technical effects are similar to the related embodiments described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0200] In one possible implementation, the chip or chip system described above further includes at least one memory storing instructions. This memory can be an internal storage unit of the chip, such as a register or cache, or it can be a storage unit of the chip itself (e.g., read-only memory, random access memory, etc.).

[0201] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium. The computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program. When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the methods described above. The methods described in the above embodiments can be implemented wholly or partially by software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. If implemented in software, the functionality can be stored as one or more instructions or code on or transmitted over the computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium can include computer storage media and communication media, and can also include any medium that can transfer a computer program from one place to another. The storage medium can be any target medium accessible by a computer.

[0202] In one possible implementation, a computer-readable medium may include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM) or other optical disc storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium intended to carry or store required program code in the form of instructions or data structures, and accessible by a computer. Furthermore, any connection is appropriately referred to as a computer-readable medium. For example, if software is transmitted from a website, server, or other remote source using coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line (DSL), or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave, then coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL, or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave are included in the definition of medium. As used herein, disks and optical discs include optical discs, laser discs, optical discs, digital versatile discs (DVDs), floppy disks, and Blu-ray discs, where disks typically reproduce data magnetically, while optical discs optically reproduce data using lasers. Combinations of the above should also be included within the scope of computer-readable media.

[0203] This application provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program that, when run, causes a computer to perform the above-described method.

[0204] It should be noted that the modules or components shown in the above embodiments can be one or more integrated circuits configured to implement the above methods, such as one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), one or more digital signal processors (DSPs), or one or more field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc. Furthermore, when a module is implemented through processing element scheduler code, the processing element can be a general-purpose processor, such as a central processing unit (CPU) or other processors capable of calling program code, such as a controller. Additionally, these modules can be integrated together to implement a system-on-a-chip (SOC).

[0205] In the above embodiments, implementation can be achieved, in whole or in part, through software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, it can be implemented, in whole or in part, as a computer program product. A computer program product includes one or more computer instructions. When the computer program instructions are loaded and executed on a computer, all or part of the flow or function according to the embodiments of this application is generated. The computer can be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or other programmable device. The computer instructions can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium or transmitted from one computer-readable storage medium to another. For example, computer instructions can be transmitted from one website, computer, server, or data center to another website, computer, server, or data center via wired (e.g., coaxial cable, fiber optic, digital subscriber line (DSL)) or wireless (e.g., infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.) means. The computer-readable storage medium can be any available medium that a computer can access or a data storage device such as a server or data center that integrates one or more available media. The available medium can be a magnetic medium (e.g., floppy disk, hard disk, magnetic tape), an optical medium (e.g., DVD), or a semiconductor medium (e.g., solid-state disk (SSD)).

[0206] The term "multiple" in this document refers to two or more. The term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone. Furthermore, the character " / " in this document generally indicates an "or" relationship between the preceding and following related objects; in formulas, " / " indicates a "division" relationship. Additionally, it should be understood that in the description of the embodiments of this application, terms such as "first" and "second" are used only for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or order. The embodiments of this application use equality to illustrate one judgment situation; equality can also correspond to another judgment situation. No specific limitations are made here.

[0207] It is understood that the various numerical designations used in the embodiments of this application are merely for descriptive convenience and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of this application. It is also understood that in the embodiments of this application, the order of the sequence numbers of the above processes does not imply the order of execution; the execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of this application.

[0208] It should be noted that the user information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.) and data (including but not limited to data used for analysis, data stored, data displayed, etc.) involved in this application are all information and data authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties. Furthermore, the collection, use and processing of the relevant data must comply with the relevant laws, regulations and standards of the relevant countries and regions, and corresponding operation entry points are provided for users to choose to authorize or refuse.

Claims

1. A data processing method, characterized in that, Applied to wireless earphones, the wireless earphones include: a first earphone body, a connecting arm, a second earphone body, and a touch module; The connecting arm is used to connect the first earphone body and the second earphone body; when the user wears the wireless earphone, the first earphone body is held in the user's concha cavity, and the second earphone body is located outside the user's ear and on the side opposite to the first earphone body; the center of the outer surface of the first earphone body, the center of the outer surface of the second earphone body and the center of the outer surface of the connecting arm are connected to form a symmetrical plane; The touch module is used to detect pinch operations in the direction perpendicular to the plane of symmetry; The method includes: Upon receiving a pinch operation in the direction perpendicular to the plane of symmetry, the system either implements the function corresponding to the pinch operation or transmits control information to the electronic device, wherein the control information is used to instruct the implementation of the function corresponding to the pinch operation.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The touch module is a pressure-sensitive module.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The received pinching operation in the direction perpendicular to the plane of symmetry includes: The pinching operation is received when the pressure value applied by the user in the vertical direction of the plane of symmetry is greater than the pressure threshold.

4. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The received pinching operation in the direction perpendicular to the plane of symmetry includes: The pinch operation is received when the pressure data collected by the pressure-sensitive module indicates the presence of a rising edge.

5. The method according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The touch module is disposed in the direction perpendicular to the plane of symmetry; the touch module includes: a first sub-module and a second sub-module, the first sub-module and the second sub-module being symmetrically disposed about the plane of symmetry.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The received pinching operation in the direction perpendicular to the plane of symmetry includes: The pinching operation is received when both the data collected by the first submodule and the data collected by the second submodule indicate the presence of pressure.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, When playing a media file and receiving a brief pinch operation, the function is to pause playback; Alternatively, if media file playback is paused and a short pinch operation is received, the function is to start playback. Alternatively, when playing a media file and receiving two short pinch operations, the function is to play the next media file; Alternatively, when playing a media file and receiving three short pinch operations, the function is to play the previous media file; Alternatively, in the event of a prolonged pinch operation, the function is to wake up the voice assistant in the electronic device; In short-duration pinching operations, the duration of pinching is less than the target duration; in long-duration pinching operations, the duration of pinching is greater than or equal to the target duration.

8. A wireless earphone, characterized in that, The wireless earphone includes: a first earphone body, a connecting arm, a second earphone body, a touch module, and a processor; The connecting arm is used to connect the first earphone body and the second earphone body; when the user wears the wireless earphone, the first earphone body is held in the user's concha cavity, and the second earphone body is located outside the user's ear and on the side opposite to the first earphone body; the center of the outer surface of the first earphone body, the center of the outer surface of the second earphone body and the center of the outer surface of the connecting arm are connected to form a symmetrical plane; The touch module is used to detect pinch operations in the direction perpendicular to the plane of symmetry; The processor is used to implement the function corresponding to the pinch operation or transmit control information to the electronic device when the touch module receives a pinch operation in the vertical direction of the symmetry plane. The control information is used to instruct the implementation of the function corresponding to the pinch operation.

9. The wireless earphone according to claim 8, characterized in that, The touch module is disposed in the vertical direction of the plane of symmetry, and the touch module is located on the surface or inside the second earphone body.

10. The wireless earphone according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The touch module is a pressure-sensitive module.

11. The wireless earphone according to claim 10, characterized in that, The touch module includes a first sub-module and a second sub-module, which are symmetrically arranged about the symmetrical surface.

12. The wireless earphone according to claim 11, characterized in that, The processor is specifically used to implement the function corresponding to the pinch operation or to transmit control information to the electronic device when both the data collected by the first submodule and the data collected by the second submodule indicate the presence of pressure.

13. A wireless earphone, characterized in that, The wireless headset includes: one or more processors and memory; The memory is coupled to the one or more processors, the memory being used to store computer program code, the computer program code including computer instructions, the one or more processors invoking the computer instructions to cause the wireless headset to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1-7.

14. A communication system, characterized in that, include: Electronic device and the wireless earphone as claimed in claim 13.

15. A headphone system, characterized in that, include: The earphone case, and the wireless earphones as claimed in claim 13; The earphone case is used to store the wireless earphones.

16. A chip system, characterized in that, The chip system is applied to a wireless headset, the chip system including one or more processors, the one or more processors being configured to invoke computer instructions to cause the wireless headset to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1-7.

17. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium includes computer instructions that, when executed on the wireless earpiece, cause the wireless earpiece to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1-7.

18. A computer program product, characterized in that, The computer program product includes computer program code that, when run on a wireless headset, causes the wireless headset to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1-7.

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