Electronic device

Abstract

This disclosure provides an electronic device. The electronic device includes a processor and a communication transmitting module; the processor is electrically connected to the communication transmitting module; the processor is used to send communication data to the communication transmitting module; the communication transmitting module includes an optical signal transmitting port, which is used to transmit optical signals carrying communication data. Considering that the optical signal transmitting port can transmit communication data in a non-contact manner, in this scenario, the optical signal transmitting port can be light-transmitting and sealed to prevent external liquids from entering the electronic device, ensuring reliable operation of the electronic device and improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and more particularly to an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic devices typically have physical interfaces, such as USB Type-C and Micro-USB interfaces, which enable high-power charging or data transfer, ensuring the normal operation of the electronic devices.

[0003] Taking the USB Type-C interface as an example, in scenarios such as holding the device or in humid environments, water droplets or sweat may enter the USB Type-C interface of an electronic device. Since there may be a voltage difference between adjacent pins within the USB Type-C interface, and the aforementioned liquids act as electrolytes, an electrochemical corrosion scenario can occur. Consequently, the corrosion failure rate of USB Type-C ports remains consistently high, affecting the user experience of electronic devices. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure provides an electronic device to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, an electronic device is provided, the electronic device including a processor and a communication transmitting module; the processor is electrically connected to the communication transmitting module; the processor is used to send communication data to the communication transmitting module; the communication transmitting module includes an optical signal transmitting port, the optical signal transmitting port being used to transmit an optical signal, the optical signal carrying the communication data.

[0006] In one embodiment, the optical signal transmitting port includes a lens and an optoelectronic device; the optoelectronic device is used to convert a modulated electrical signal into a modulated optical signal; and the lens is used to adjust the modulated optical signal into a parallel optical signal.

[0007] In one embodiment, the optical signal transmitting port includes a lens, a polarizer, and a photoelectric device; the photoelectric device is used to convert a modulated electrical signal into a modulated optical signal; the lens is used to adjust the modulated optical signal into a parallel optical signal; and the polarizer is used to adjust the incident angle of the parallel optical signal.

[0008] In one embodiment, the communication transmitting module includes a driving unit; the driving unit is electrically connected to the optoelectronic device within the optical signal transmitting port;

[0009] The driving unit is used to control the input voltage and / or input current of the optoelectronic device according to the first control data so that the optoelectronic device generates a modulated light signal.

[0010] In one embodiment, the communication transmitting module further includes a data conversion unit; the data conversion unit is electrically connected to both the processor and the driving unit.

[0011] The processor is used to send communication data to the data conversion unit as input data;

[0012] The data conversion unit is used to process the input data into first control data according to the first communication protocol.

[0013] In one embodiment, the communication transmission module further includes a type conversion unit; the type conversion unit is electrically connected to both the processor and the data conversion unit; the processor is used to send communication data to the type conversion unit.

[0014] The type conversion unit is used to convert communication data into input data under the first communication protocol according to the mapping relationship between the second communication protocol and the first communication protocol, and provide it to the data conversion unit.

[0015] In one embodiment, the electronic device further includes a communication receiving module; the communication receiving module is electrically connected to the processor; the communication receiving module includes an optical signal receiving port; the optical signal receiving port is used to receive optical signals carrying communication data.

[0016] In one embodiment, the optical signal receiving port includes a photosensitive device and a lens; the lens is used to adjust the parallel optical signal into a modulated optical signal; and the photosensitive device is used to convert the modulated optical signal into a modulated electrical signal.

[0017] In one embodiment, the optical signal receiving port includes a lens, a polarizer, and a photosensitive device; the polarizer is used to adjust the incident angle of the optical signal to obtain a parallel optical signal; the lens is used to adjust the parallel optical signal into a modulated optical signal; and the photosensitive device is used to process the modulated optical signal into a modulated electrical signal.

[0018] In one embodiment, the communication receiving module further includes an amplifier unit; the amplifier unit is used to amplify the modulated electrical signal to obtain an amplified electrical signal.

[0019] In one embodiment, the communication receiving module further includes a data conversion unit; the data conversion unit is electrically connected to the amplifier unit and the processor, respectively.

[0020] The data conversion unit is used to process the amplified electrical signal into first received data according to the first communication protocol, and send the first received data as communication data to the processor.

[0021] In one embodiment, the data conversion unit of the communication receiving module and the data conversion unit in the communication transmitting module are implemented using a bidirectional communication data conversion unit.

[0022] In one embodiment, the communication receiving module further includes a type conversion unit; the type conversion unit is electrically connected to both the processor and the data conversion unit.

[0023] The type conversion unit is used to generate second output data under the second communication protocol from the first output data generated according to the first communication protocol according to the mapping relationship between the second communication protocol and the first communication protocol, and send the second output data as communication data to the processor.

[0024] In one embodiment, the type conversion unit in the communication receiving module and the type conversion unit in the communication transmitting module are implemented using a bidirectional communication type conversion unit.

[0025] In one embodiment, the communication rate of the first communication protocol is higher than the communication rate of the second communication protocol.

[0026] In one embodiment, the first communication protocol is the USB 3.0 communication protocol, and the second communication protocol is the USB 2.0 communication protocol.

[0027] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, an electronic device is provided, the electronic device including a processor and a communication receiving module; the communication receiving module is electrically connected to the processor; the communication receiving module includes an optical signal receiving port; the optical signal receiving port is used to receive an optical signal carrying communication data; the communication receiving module is used to convert the optical signal into communication data and send it to the processor.

[0028] In one embodiment, the optical signal receiving port includes a photosensitive device and a lens; the lens is used to adjust the parallel optical signal into a modulated optical signal; and the photosensitive device is used to convert the modulated optical signal into a modulated electrical signal.

[0029] In one embodiment, the optical signal receiving port includes a lens, a polarizer, and a photosensitive device; the polarizer is used to adjust the incident angle of the optical signal to obtain a parallel optical signal; the lens is used to adjust the parallel optical signal into a modulated optical signal; and the photosensitive device is used to process the modulated optical signal into a modulated electrical signal.

[0030] In one embodiment, the communication receiving module further includes an amplifier unit; the amplifier unit is used to amplify the modulated electrical signal to obtain an amplified electrical signal.

[0031] In one embodiment, the communication receiving module further includes a data conversion unit; the data conversion unit is electrically connected to the amplifier unit and the processor, respectively.

[0032] The data conversion unit is used to process the amplified electrical signal into first received data according to the first communication protocol, and send the first received data as communication data to the processor.

[0033] In one embodiment, the communication receiving module further includes a type conversion unit; the type conversion unit is electrically connected to both the processor and the data conversion unit.

[0034] The type conversion unit is used to generate second output data under the second communication protocol from the first output data generated according to the first communication protocol according to the mapping relationship between the second communication protocol and the first communication protocol, and send the second output data as communication data to the processor.

[0035] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure may include the following beneficial effects:

[0036] The electronic device provided in this embodiment may include a processor and a communication transmitting module; the processor is electrically connected to the communication transmitting module; the processor is used to send communication data to the communication transmitting module; the communication transmitting module includes an optical signal transmitting port, which is used to transmit optical signals carrying communication data. Considering that the optical signal transmitting port can transmit communication data in a non-contact manner, in this scenario, the optical signal transmitting port can be light-transmitting and sealed to prevent external liquids from entering the electronic device, ensuring reliable operation of the electronic device and improving the user experience.

[0037] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0038] Figure 1 This is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Figure 2 This is a block diagram of a communication transmitting module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] Figure 3 This is a block diagram of another communication transmitting module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] Figure 4 This is a block diagram of another communication transmitting module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] Figure 5 This is a block diagram of another electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] Figure 6 This is a block diagram of a communication receiving module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Figure 7 This is a block diagram of another communication receiving module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Figures 8-11 This is a block diagram showing a communication transmitting module and a communication receiving module transmitting communication data according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0046] Figure 12 This is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0047] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0048] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this disclosure provides an electronic device. The inventive concept is to implement the data transmission function of the electronic device using optical transmission. Considering that optical signals can be transmitted in a non-contact manner, the optical signal port can be light-transmittingly sealed, which can avoid the problem of physical interfaces being corroded and damaged by liquids in related technologies. Furthermore, it is beneficial to achieve a hole-free design of the electronic device, improving the reliability and aesthetics of the electronic device.

[0049] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of this disclosure. See also... Figure 1 An electronic device 1200 includes a housing (not shown), a processor 11, and a communication transmitting module 12. The processor 11 is electrically connected to the communication transmitting module 12; the processor 11 is used to send communication data to the communication transmitting module 12; the communication transmitting module 12 includes an optical signal transmitting port 121, which is used to transmit an optical signal carrying the communication data.

[0050] Understandably, when the optical signal transmitting port emits an optical signal, it can transmit communication data with the other end port in a non-contact manner without affecting the propagation of light. In this scenario, the optical signal transmitting port can be light-transmitting and sealed to prevent external liquids from entering the electronic device, ensuring the reliable operation of the electronic device and improving the user experience.

[0051] In one embodiment, see Figure 2 The optical signal transmitting port 121 includes a lens and a photoelectric device Vcsel. The photoelectric device Vcsel is used to convert the modulated electrical signal into a modulated optical signal. The lens is used to adjust the modulated optical signal into a parallel optical signal. The aforementioned parallel optical signal can be radiated into space to achieve the effect of transmitting communication data. Thus, this embodiment transmits communication data by radiating a parallel optical signal into space, using air as the transmission medium. In a scenario where the optical signal transmitting port 121 is light-transmitting and sealed, non-contact transmission of communication data can be achieved, preventing external liquids from entering the electronic device.

[0052] It should be noted that the number of optoelectronic devices Vcsel can be set according to the specific scenario, such as 1 to 8 optoelectronic devices. For the sake of convenience in describing the scheme, the following description will use the setting of one optoelectronic device Vcsel as an example, but this does not constitute a limitation of this disclosure.

[0053] In one embodiment, see Figure 3 The optical signal transmitting port 121 includes a polarizer PL, a lens, and an optoelectronic device Vcsel. The optoelectronic device Vcsel converts the modulated electrical signal into a modulated optical signal; the lens adjusts the modulated optical signal into a parallel optical signal; and the polarizer PL adjusts the incident angle of the parallel optical signal. In this scenario, the optical signal transmitting port 121 can be connected to an optical fiber, allowing the polarized optical signal to be transmitted through the fiber, achieving the effect of sending communication data. Thus, this embodiment uses optical fiber as the transmission medium to transmit communication data. In a scenario where the optical signal transmitting port 121 is transparent and sealed, non-contact transmission of communication data can be achieved, preventing external liquids from entering the electronic device.

[0054] In one embodiment, see further. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The communication transmitting module 12 includes a driving unit 122; the driving unit 122 is electrically connected to the optoelectronic device Vcsel in the optical signal transmitting port 121. The driving unit 122 is used to control the input voltage and / or input current of the optoelectronic device Vcsel according to the first control data so that the optoelectronic device Vcsel generates a modulated optical signal. In this embodiment, the driving unit 122 uses the second control data to modulate the communication data into a modulated optical signal, achieving the effect of converting electrical signals into optical signals.

[0055] In one embodiment, see further. Figure 2 and Figure 3The communication transmitting module 12 includes a data conversion unit 123. The data conversion unit 123 is electrically connected to both the processor 11 and the drive unit 122. The processor 11 sends communication data to the data conversion unit 123 as input data. The data conversion unit 123 processes the input data into first control data according to a first communication protocol. It is understood that, considering the communication transmitting module 12 is used to convert communication data into optical signals, the data conversion unit 123 may have encoding capabilities, such as converting the communication data into serial first control data. Thus, this embodiment can convert input data into serial first control data, thereby facilitating the drive unit 122's control of an optoelectronic device Vcsel to turn on or off, reducing the number of optoelectronic devices and wiring, and lowering the size of the communication transmitting module 12.

[0056] It should be noted that in scenarios where the processor 11 and the data conversion unit 123 directly transmit data, the data conversion unit 123 and the processor 11 can use the same communication protocol, such as USB 2.0 communication protocol, USB 3.0 communication protocol, MIPI communication protocol, I2C communication protocol, RST communication protocol, DP communication protocol, etc., which can be set according to the specific scenario.

[0057] In one embodiment, see further. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The communication transmission module 12 also includes a type conversion unit 124. The type conversion unit 124 is electrically connected to both the processor 11 and the data conversion unit 123. The processor 11 sends communication data to the type conversion unit 124. The type conversion unit converts communication data generated according to the second communication protocol into input data under the first communication protocol based on the mapping relationship between the second and first communication protocols, and provides this data to the data conversion unit. Thus, the communication transmission module 12 can be applied to scenarios where the processor 11 and the data conversion unit 123 use different communication protocols, thereby enriching the types of communication protocols that the communication transmission module 12 can adapt to and expanding the scope of application of the communication transmission module 12.

[0058] It should be noted that when the processor 11 needs to convert data types through the type conversion unit 124, the processor 11 can use the second communication protocol to process communication data, the data conversion unit 123 can use the first communication protocol to process data, and the type conversion unit 124 can convert the input data generated by the second communication protocol into the output data generated by the first communication protocol and send it to the data conversion unit 123. In one example, the communication rate of the first communication protocol is greater than that of the second communication protocol, which can ensure the data transmission efficiency of each unit. For example, the first communication protocol is the USB 3.0 communication protocol (or USB 3 communication protocol), and the second communication protocol is the USB 2.0 communication protocol (or USB 2 communication protocol). Another example is that the first communication protocol is the MIPI communication protocol, and the second communication protocol is the I2C communication protocol. In other words, the type conversion unit 124 can convert low-speed data into high-speed data according to the mapping relationship between low-speed and high-speed data, thereby meeting the needs of the data conversion unit and achieving the effect of improving the data transmission rate.

[0059] For ease of explanation, the first communication protocol may be USB 3.0 and the second communication protocol may be USB 2.0, which does not constitute a limitation on the present disclosure.

[0060] In one embodiment, taking USB 3.0 as the first communication protocol and USB 2.0 as the second communication protocol, the processor 11 is electrically connected to the data conversion unit 123 and the type conversion unit 124 via data transmission lines TX+ and TX- and data reception lines RX+ and RX-, respectively. The type conversion unit 124 is electrically connected to the processor 11 via data lines DP and DM. In this way, the processor 11 can determine the data type of the communication data and then determine whether to send it to the type conversion unit 124 or the data conversion unit 123. Assuming the processor 11 processes the communication data according to the first communication protocol, it can directly send the data to the data conversion unit 123 via data transmission lines TX+ and TX-; assuming the processor 11 processes the communication data according to the second communication protocol, it can send the data to the type conversion unit 124 via data lines DP and DM, which processes the communication data before sending it to the data conversion unit 123 via data transmission lines TX+ and TX- for further processing.

[0061] It should be noted that when the processor 11 is transmitting data with the data conversion unit 123, the type conversion unit 124 is in a non-working state; when the type conversion unit 124 is working, the processor 11 can prevent its connection pins with the transmit data lines TX+ and TX- and the receive data lines RX+ and RX- from being in a high-impedance state, that is, it will no longer transmit or receive data, thereby ensuring the uniqueness of the data transmission path and achieving the effect of reliable data transmission.

[0062] In one embodiment, see Figure 5 The electronic device may include a communication receiving module 13. It should be noted that the aforementioned communication receiving module 13 and the communication transmitting module 12 can coexist within the electronic device 1200, that is... Figure 5 The example shown; or, the communication receiving module 13 described above can be independently housed within the electronic device 1200, as illustrated in the figure. In this embodiment, the communication receiving module 13 is electrically connected to the processor 11; the communication receiving module 13 includes an optical signal receiving port 131; the optical signal receiving port 131 is used to receive optical signals carrying communication data; after receiving the optical signal, the communication receiving module 13 can output communication data and provide it to the processor 11. Thus, by setting the optical signal receiving port 131 in this embodiment, a light-transmitting and sealed setting can be implemented for the optical signal receiving port 131, thereby preventing liquid from entering the electronic device and causing corrosion problems, ensuring reliable operation of the electronic device, and improving the user experience of the electronic device.

[0063] In one embodiment, see Figure 6 The optical signal receiving port 131 includes a photosensitive device (PD) and a lens. The lens is used to adjust the parallel optical signal into a modulated optical signal; the photosensitive device (PD) is used to convert the modulated optical signal into a modulated electrical signal. Thus, in this embodiment, communication data can be transmitted wirelessly through the optical signal receiving port 131 by transmitting optical signals via the air medium.

[0064] In one embodiment, see Figure 7 The optical signal receiving port 131 includes a polarizing mirror PL, a photosensitive device PD, and a lens. The polarizing mirror PL is used to select an optical signal with a preset angle from the optical signal, or to adjust the incident angle of the optical signal to obtain a parallel optical signal; the lens is used to adjust the parallel optical signal into a modulated optical signal. The photosensitive device PD is used to process the modulated optical signal into a modulated electrical signal. Thus, in this embodiment, the optical signal receiving port 131, with the addition of the polarizing mirror PL, can select an optical signal with a preset angle (the same as the polarizing mirror PL in the communication transmitting module), and can transmit communication data through optical fiber transmission, achieving the effect of wired data transmission.

[0065] In one embodiment, see further. Figure 6 and Figure 7 The communication receiving module 13 also includes an amplifier unit 132. The amplifier unit 132 is used to amplify the modulated electrical signal to obtain an amplified electrical signal. It is understood that the modulated electrical signal is a small current signal, such as 0.2-10mA; after being amplified by the amplifier unit 132, it can be amplified to a preset amplitude electrical signal (or digital signal) to meet the requirements of subsequent analysis.

[0066] In one embodiment, see further. Figure 6 and Figure 7 The communication receiving module 13 also includes a data conversion unit 133; the data conversion unit 133 is electrically connected to the amplifier unit 132 and the processor 11 respectively; the data conversion unit 133 is used to process the amplified electrical signal into first received data according to the first communication protocol, and send the first received data as communication data to the processor 11. Thus, in this embodiment, the amplified electrical signal output by the amplifier unit 132 can be converted to obtain the first received data, changing it from serial data to parallel data, and then sent as communication data to the processor 11. Alternatively, the amplifier unit and the data conversion unit 133 can transmit the amplified electrical signal through a single transmission channel, reducing the number of optoelectronic devices and wiring, and decreasing the size of the communication transmitting module 12.

[0067] It should be noted that, in one example, when the communication transmitting module 12 and the communication receiving module 13 coexist, the data conversion unit of the communication transmitting module 12 and the data conversion unit of the communication receiving module 13 can be implemented by a bidirectional data conversion unit, such as a communication protocol chip or a HUB chip, thereby saving the volume of the communication transmitting module 12 and / or the communication receiving module 13.

[0068] In one embodiment, see further. Figure 6 and Figure 7 The communication receiving module 13 also includes a type conversion unit 134. The type conversion unit 134 is electrically connected to both the processor 11 and the data conversion unit 133. The type conversion unit 134 is used to generate second output data under the second communication protocol from the first output data generated according to the first communication protocol, according to the mapping relationship between the second and first communication protocols, and then sends the second output data as communication data to the processor. Thus, by setting the type conversion unit 134 in this embodiment, it can be applied to scenarios where the processor 11 and the data conversion unit 134 are implemented using different communication protocols, thereby enriching the types of communication protocols that the communication receiving module 13 can adapt to, and further expanding the application range of the communication receiving module 13.

[0069] It should be noted that, in one example, when the communication transmitting module 12 and the communication receiving module 13 coexist, the type conversion unit 124 of the communication transmitting module 12 and the type conversion unit of the communication receiving module 13 can be implemented using a bidirectional type conversion unit, which can save the volume of the communication transmitting module 12 and / or the communication receiving module 13.

[0070] Based on the above, this disclosure provides examples of sending and receiving communication data.

[0071] Example 1

[0072] Figure 8 This example illustrates a scheme where an electronic device includes a communication transmitting module 12 and a communication receiving module 13, and performs communication data transmission with another electronic device that also has a communication transmitting module 12 and a communication receiving module 13. The data conversion unit 123 is implemented using a USB2 protocol serializer, and a single-wire connection is used between the data conversion unit 123 and the driver unit 122. The data conversion unit 133 is implemented using a USB2 protocol deserializer, and a single-wire connection is used between the amplifier unit and the USB2 protocol deserializer.

[0073] See Figure 8 For electronic devices transmitting optical signals, after the processor 11 acquires the communication data to be sent, it can transmit it to the USB2 protocol serializer 123 via data lines DP and DM. The USB2 protocol serializer 123 converts the communication data into control data and sends it to the driver unit 122. The driver unit 122 controls the photoelectric device Vcsel to emit light according to the control data, realizing the conversion between electrical signals and optical signals. For electronic devices receiving optical signals, the parallel optical signal is sensed by the photosensitive device PD and converted into a modulated electrical signal, which is then output to the amplifier unit 132. The amplifier unit 132 amplifies the modulated electrical signal to obtain an amplified electrical signal, which is then sent to the USB2 protocol deserializer 133 to obtain the first received data, which is then transmitted to the processor 11 via data lines DP and DM for the processor 11 to use.

[0074] Example 2

[0075] Figure 9 An example is provided of an electronic device having a communication transmitting module 12 and a communication receiving module 13, and which performs communication data transmission with another electronic device that also has a communication transmitting module 12 and a communication receiving module 13. Figure 9 The example scheme and Figure 8 The difference in the example solution is that the USB2 protocol deserializer and USB2 protocol serializer are implemented in the same unit in the electronic device, which can reduce hardware costs.

[0076] See Figure 9 For electronic devices transmitting optical signals, the two devices can determine the sender and receiver according to the communication protocol. For the sender, the USB2 serializer and deserializer function as a USB2 serializer; for the receiver, the USB2 serializer and deserializer function as a USB2 deserializer. After determining the sending method and receiver, the two electronic devices can transmit communication data. For details, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 8 The example solutions will not be elaborated upon here.

[0077] Example 3

[0078] exist Figure 9 Based on the example electronic device, assuming the processor uses the USB2 protocol to process communication data, and the data conversion unit is implemented using a USB3 protocol serializer and deserializer, a type conversion unit, namely a USB2 to USB3 protocol chip, is added to achieve this.

[0079] See Figure 10 For electronic devices that transmit optical signals, processor 11 can send communication data to the USB2 to USB3 protocol chip via data lines DP and DM. The USB2 to USB3 protocol chip converts the input data and sends it to the USB3 protocol serializer & deserializer, which generates first control data for the driver unit. The driver unit controls the photoelectric device Vcsel to turn on or off to generate optical signals based on the first control data. For electronic devices that receive optical signals, the photosensitive device PD senses the modulated optical signal, converts it into a modulated electrical signal, and sends it to the amplifier unit. The amplifier unit sends it to the USB3 protocol serializer & deserializer via a single-wire transmission line for deserialization and to obtain the first control data. The first control data is converted into communication data by the USB2 to USB3 protocol chip and sent to the receiving processor 11 to complete the communication data transmission. Thus, in this example, a corresponding type conversion unit can be added when the processor and data conversion unit use different communication protocols. For example, the processor can use the USB3 protocol, while the data conversion unit uses the USB2 protocol. In this case, the type conversion unit is implemented using a USB3 to USB2 protocol chip, as shown in Example 4.

[0080] Figure 11 This example illustrates a scheme for transmitting optical signals using multimode fiber, and... Figure 10 Compared to the example scheme, a polarizing mirror (PL) is placed before the lens, and then the two electronic devices transmit optical signals through multimode fiber. For details on the communication data transmission process, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 10 The example scheme will not be elaborated further here. It should be noted that in this example, multimode fiber and shortwave wavelength multiplexing (SWDM) technology can be used to multiplex the same fiber to transmit multiple optical signals, thereby improving transmission efficiency.

[0081] Figure 12 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, the electronic device 1200 may be a smartphone, computer, digital broadcasting terminal, tablet device, medical device, fitness equipment, personal digital assistant, wireless transmission dock, etc.

[0082] Reference Figure 12The electronic device 1200 may include one or more of the following components: processing component 1202, memory 1204, power supply component 1206, multimedia component 1208, audio component 1210, input / output (I / O) interface 1212, sensor component 1214, communication component 1216, and image acquisition component 1218.

[0083] Processing component 1202 typically controls the overall operation of electronic device 1200, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communication, camera operation, and recording operations. Processing component 1202 may include one or more processors 1220 to execute computer programs. Furthermore, processing component 1202 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between processing component 1202 and other components. For example, processing component 1202 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between multimedia component 1208 and processing component 1202.

[0084] Memory 1204 is configured to store various types of data to support the operation of electronic device 1200. Examples of such data include computer programs for any application or method operating on electronic device 1200, contact data, phone book data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. Memory 1204 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device 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 storage, flash memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0085] Power supply assembly 1206 provides power to various components of electronic device 1200. Power supply assembly 1206 may include a power management system, one or more power supplies, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to electronic device 1200. Power supply assembly 1206 may include a power chip, and a controller may communicate with the power chip to control the power chip to turn on or off a first switching device, thereby enabling or disabling battery power to the circuit board.

[0086] The multimedia component 1208 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the electronic device 1200 and the target object.

[0087] In some embodiments, the screen may 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 touchscreen to receive input information from a target object. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touches, swipes, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensors can sense not only the boundaries of touch or swipe actions but also the duration and pressure associated with the touch or swipe operation.

[0088] Audio component 1210 is configured to output and / or input audio file information. For example, audio component 1210 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio file information when electronic device 1200 is in an operating mode, such as call mode, recording mode, and voice recognition mode. The received audio file information may be further stored in memory 1204 or transmitted via communication component 1216. In some embodiments, audio component 1210 also includes a speaker for outputting audio file information.

[0089] I / O interface 1212 provides an interface between processing component 1202 and peripheral interface modules, such as keyboard, click wheel, buttons, etc.

[0090] Sensor assembly 1214 includes one or more sensors for providing state assessments of various aspects of electronic device 1200. For example, sensor assembly 1214 can detect the on / off state of electronic device 1200, the relative positioning of components (e.g., the display screen and keypad of electronic device 1200), changes in position of electronic device 1200 or a component, the presence or absence of contact between a target object and electronic device 1200, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of electronic device 1200, and temperature changes of electronic device 1200. In this example, sensor assembly 1214 may include magnetic sensors, gyroscopes, and magnetic field sensors, and may also include inertial sensors, image sensors, etc., wherein the magnetic field sensor includes at least one of the following: a Hall sensor, a thin-film magnetoresistive sensor, and a magnetic fluid accelerometer.

[0091] Communication component 1216 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between electronic device 1200 and other devices. Electronic device 1200 can access wireless networks based on communication standards, such as WiFi, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, or combinations thereof. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 1216 receives broadcast information or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 1216 also includes a near-field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module may be implemented based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, Infrared Data Association (IrDA) technology, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology, and other technologies. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 1216 includes the aforementioned communication transmitting module and / or communication receiving module.

[0092] In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device 1200 may be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital information processors (DSPs), digital information processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, or other electronic components.

[0093] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the disclosure herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0094] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes a processor and a communication transmitting module; the processor is electrically connected to the communication transmitting module; the processor is used to send communication data to the communication transmitting module; the communication transmitting module includes an optical signal transmitting port, which is used to transmit optical signals carrying communication data.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The optical signal transmitting port includes a lens and an optoelectronic device; the optoelectronic device is used to convert the modulated electrical signal into a modulated optical signal; the lens is used to adjust the modulated optical signal into a parallel optical signal.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The optical signal transmitting port includes a lens, a polarizer, and a photoelectric device; the photoelectric device is used to convert a modulated electrical signal into a modulated optical signal; the lens is used to adjust the modulated optical signal into a parallel optical signal; and the polarizer is used to adjust the incident angle of the parallel optical signal.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The communication transmitting module includes a driving unit; the driving unit is electrically connected to the optoelectronic device in the optical signal transmitting port; The driving unit is used to control the input voltage and / or input current of the optoelectronic device according to the first control data so that the optoelectronic device generates a modulated light signal.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The communication transmitting module further includes a data conversion unit; the data conversion unit is electrically connected to the processor and the driving unit respectively; The processor is used to send communication data to the data conversion unit as input data; The data conversion unit is used to process the input data into first control data according to the first communication protocol.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The communication transmission module further includes a type conversion unit; the type conversion unit is electrically connected to the processor and the data conversion unit respectively; the processor is used to send communication data to the type conversion unit; The type conversion unit is used to convert communication data into input data under the first communication protocol according to the mapping relationship between the second communication protocol and the first communication protocol, and provide it to the data conversion unit.

7. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The electronic device further includes a communication receiving module; the communication receiving module is electrically connected to the processor; the communication receiving module includes an optical signal receiving port; The optical signal receiving port is used to receive optical signals carrying communication data.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The optical signal receiving port includes a photosensitive device and a lens; the lens is used to adjust the parallel optical signal into a modulated optical signal; the photosensitive device is used to convert the modulated optical signal into a modulated electrical signal.

9. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The optical signal receiving port includes a lens, a polarizer, and a photosensitive device; the polarizer is used to adjust the incident angle of the optical signal to obtain a parallel optical signal; the lens is used to adjust the parallel optical signal into a modulated optical signal; and the photosensitive device is used to process the modulated optical signal into a modulated electrical signal.

10. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The communication receiving module further includes an amplifier unit; the amplifier unit is used to amplify the modulated electrical signal to obtain an amplified electrical signal.

11. The electronic device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The communication receiving module further includes a data conversion unit; the data conversion unit is electrically connected to the amplifier unit and the processor respectively; The data conversion unit is used to process the amplified electrical signal into first received data according to the first communication protocol, and send the first received data as communication data to the processor.

12. The electronic device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The data conversion unit in the communication receiving module and the data conversion unit in the communication transmitting module are implemented using a bidirectional communication data conversion unit.

13. The electronic device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The communication receiving module further includes a type conversion unit; the type conversion unit is electrically connected to the processor and the data conversion unit respectively; The type conversion unit is used to generate second output data under the second communication protocol from the first output data generated according to the first communication protocol, according to the mapping relationship between the second communication protocol and the first communication protocol, and send the second output data as communication data to the processor.

14. The electronic device according to claim 13, characterized in that, The type conversion unit in the communication receiving module and the type conversion unit in the communication transmitting module are implemented using a bidirectional communication type conversion unit.

15. The electronic device according to claim 13, characterized in that, The communication rate of the first communication protocol is higher than that of the second communication protocol.

16. The electronic device according to claim 15, characterized in that, The first communication protocol is the USB 3.0 communication protocol, and the second communication protocol is the USB 2.0 communication protocol.

17. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes a processor and a communication receiving module; the communication receiving module is electrically connected to the processor; the communication receiving module includes an optical signal receiving port; The optical signal receiving port is used to receive optical signals carrying communication data; the communication receiving module is used to convert the optical signals into communication data and send them to the processor.

18. The electronic device according to claim 17, characterized in that, The optical signal receiving port includes a photosensitive device and a lens; the lens is used to adjust the parallel optical signal into a modulated optical signal; the photosensitive device is used to convert the modulated optical signal into a modulated electrical signal.

19. The electronic device according to claim 17, characterized in that, The optical signal receiving port includes a lens, a polarizer, and a photosensitive device; the polarizer is used to adjust the incident angle of the optical signal to obtain a parallel optical signal; the lens is used to adjust the parallel optical signal into a modulated optical signal; and the photosensitive device is used to process the modulated optical signal into a modulated electrical signal.

20. The electronic device according to claim 17, characterized in that, The communication receiving module further includes an amplifier unit; the amplifier unit is used to amplify the modulated electrical signal to obtain an amplified electrical signal.

21. The electronic device according to claim 20, characterized in that, The communication receiving module further includes a data conversion unit; the data conversion unit is electrically connected to the amplifier unit and the processor respectively; The data conversion unit is used to process the amplified electrical signal into first received data according to the first communication protocol, and send the first received data as communication data to the processor.

22. The electronic device according to claim 21, characterized in that, The communication receiving module further includes a type conversion unit; the type conversion unit is electrically connected to the processor and the data conversion unit respectively; The type conversion unit is used to generate second output data under the second communication protocol from the first output data generated according to the first communication protocol according to the mapping relationship between the second communication protocol and the first communication protocol, and send the second output data as communication data to the processor.

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