Four-mode keyboard

Abstract

The utility model discloses a four-mode keyboard, which comprises a keyboard main body, the keyboard main body comprises a key matrix, a middle plate, a PCB (printed circuit board) and an AI chip, the AI chip is arranged on the PCB and is in circuit connection with the PCB, the key matrix is arranged on the middle plate, the key matrix is provided with a digital area, the middle plate is provided with a four-mode switching area, the four-mode switching area is positioned above the digital area, and the AI chip is arranged on the keyboard main body. The four-mode switching area is provided with a mode switching component and an AI key, the mode switching component is provided with a Bluetooth connection gear, a USB-AI gear and a wifi connection gear, and the mode switching component and the AI key are electrically connected with the PCB. According to the utility model, the mode switching part and the AI chip are arranged, so that four modes of Bluetooth, USB, wifi and AI are provided; and the function keys such as the voice input key, the internet surfing navigation key, the translation key or the screenshot key are arranged, so that the user can quickly and conveniently perform AI functions such as voice input, translation, quick screenshot, image-text recognition and the like, and the use experience of the user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of keyboards, in particular to a four-mode keyboard. Background Art

[0002] A keyboard is a peripheral device for inputting instructions and data to operate a computer. With the improvement of people's living quality, computers have now become the basic tools for work, life, and entertainment. The single function of the keyboard can no longer meet people's needs. With the popularization of 5G network technology and the increasing maturity of AI artificial intelligence technology, as the most basic terminal input device, the keyboard still remains at a relatively traditional level, unable to enable users to directly interact with AI software and cannot meet the current usage requirements. The utility model patent with the application number 201811183801.0 and the name of a mechanical keyboard with voice input and output functions discloses a mechanical keyboard with voice input and output functions, including a keyboard body. A PCB board is arranged inside the keyboard body, and a computer main board electrically connected to the PCB board is also included. A voice input and output module electrically connected to the computer main board is arranged inside the keyboard body. However, this keyboard realizes the intelligent operation of voice input through the built-in voice input and output module, rather than using the AI software in the computer for voice input processing through the keyboard, still unable to solve the problem of users directly using AI software through the keyboard. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a four-mode keyboard.

[0004] According to one aspect of the utility model, a four-mode keyboard is provided, including a keyboard main body. The keyboard main body includes a key matrix, a middle plate, a PCB board, and an AI chip. The AI chip is installed on the PCB board and is circuit-connected to the PCB board. The key matrix is installed on the middle plate. The key matrix is provided with a numeric area. The middle plate is provided with a four-mode switching area. The four-mode switching area is located above the numeric area. The four-mode switching area is provided with a mode switching component and an AI key. The mode switching component is provided with a Bluetooth connection gear, a USB-AI gear, and a wifi connection gear. The mode switching component, the AI key, and the key matrix are respectively electrically connected to the PCB board.

[0005] In some embodiments, the PCB board is provided with a micro control unit. The AI chip is circuit-connected to the micro control unit. The mode switching component and the AI key are respectively electrically connected to the micro control unit.

[0006] In some embodiments, the mode switching component is a rotary switch, and the rotary switch is electrically connected to the micro control unit.

[0007] In some embodiments, the mode switching component is a toggle switch, and the toggle switch is electrically connected to the micro control unit.

[0008] In some embodiments, the mode switching component is a toggle switch, and the toggle switch is electrically connected to the microcontroller unit.

[0009] In some embodiments, the mode switching component is a push-button switch, and the push-button switch is electrically connected to the microcontroller unit.

[0010] In some embodiments, the key matrix is provided with multiple groups of AI function combination keys. Each group of AI function combination keys is a combination of any two keys in the key matrix. Each group of AI function combination keys is any one of a voice input key, an internet navigation key, a translation key, or a screenshot key, and the functions of each group of AI function combination keys are all different.

[0011] In some embodiments, the four-mode switching area is further provided with a first function key. The first function key is electrically connected to the microcontroller unit, and the first function key is any one of a voice input key, an internet navigation key, a translation key, or a screenshot key.

[0012] In some embodiments, the four-mode switching area is further provided with a second function key. The second function key is electrically connected to the microcontroller unit, and the function implemented by the second function key is different from that of the first function key. The second function key is any one of a voice input key, an internet navigation key, a translation key, or a screenshot key.

[0013] In some embodiments, the keyboard body further includes a bottom plate. The PCB board is installed inside the bottom plate. The middle plate is located above the PCB board and is fixedly connected to the bottom plate. The middle plate is provided with a key installation area and a housing. The housing surrounds the outside of the key installation area. The key matrix is installed in the key installation area, and the four-mode switching area is located on the housing.

[0014] Advantages of the present utility model: By providing a mode switching component and an AI chip, the present utility model can transmit signals to the AI software through three modes: Bluetooth, USB, and wifi, enabling the keyboard of the present utility model to have four modes: Bluetooth, USB, wifi, and AI; through the function keys provided on the keyboard body, such as a voice input key, an internet navigation key, a translation key, or a screenshot key, users can directly use the AI software to perform corresponding function operations through the above function keys. The operation is simple, and functions such as voice input translation, word-taking translation, quick screenshot, and graphic recognition can be performed quickly and conveniently, improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a block diagram of a four-mode keyboard according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 It is a top view of a four-mode keyboard according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model.

[0017] Figure 3Exploded view of a four-mode keyboard according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 Top view of a four-mode keyboard according to Embodiment 2 of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 Top view of a four-mode keyboard according to Embodiment 3 of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 6 Top view of a four-mode keyboard according to Embodiment 4 of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 7 Exploded view of a four-mode keyboard according to Embodiment 4 of the present utility model. Detailed implementation manners

[0022] The present utility model will be further described in detail below in conjunction with embodiments.

[0023] Embodiment 1

[0024] Refer to Figures 1 to 3 , the present utility model provides a four-mode keyboard, including a keyboard main body 1, and the keyboard main body 1 includes a key matrix 11, a PCB board, an AI chip 12, a bottom plate 13 and a middle plate 14. The PCB board is installed in the bottom plate 13, and the middle plate 14 is located above the PCB board and is fixedly connected to the bottom plate 13. In this embodiment, the model of the AI chip 12 is TSLR8251 QFN48 or MIB11QFN48, and the supplier is Telink Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

[0025] The PCB board is provided with a micro control unit (MCU) 16, and the AI chip 12 is installed on the PCB board. The key matrix 11 and the AI chip are respectively circuit-connected to the micro control unit 16. The middle plate 14 is provided with a key installation area 141, a housing 142 and a four-mode switching area 18. The housing 142 surrounds the outside of the key installation area 141. The key matrix 11 is installed in the key installation area 141. The key matrix 11 is provided with a numeric area 17. The four-mode switching area 18 is located above the numeric area 17.

[0026] The four-mode switching area 18 is provided with a mode switching component 181 and an AI key 182. The mode switching component 181 is a toggle switch, and the toggle switch is provided with a Bluetooth connection gear, a USB-AI gear and a wifi connection gear. The toggle switch and the AI key 182 are respectively electrically connected to the micro control unit 16. The PCB board is provided with a Bluetooth module, a wifi module and a USB module. By selecting different connection gears through the mode switching component 181, the corresponding modules are connected to the micro control unit 16 and the AI chip, and then signal transmission is carried out with the AI software in the computer.

[0027] During use, the user manually switches the toggle switch to the Bluetooth connection gear. The micro-control unit 16 and the AI chip 12 perform Bluetooth communication connection with the AI software of the computer via Bluetooth signals. Then, the user presses the AI key 182 to turn on the AI intelligent mode of the keyboard. Similarly, the keyboard main body 1 is connected to the computer host through a USB data cable. When the toggle switch is switched to the USB-AI gear, the micro-control unit 16 and the AI chip 12 perform communication connection with the AI software in the computer through the USB data cable. When the toggle switch is switched to the wifi connection gear, the micro-control unit 16 and the AI chip 12 perform communication connection with the AI software in the computer through wifi signals, realizing the switching of three connection modes between the keyboard and the AI in this embodiment.

[0028] In the keyboard of this embodiment, four groups of combination keys are set in the key matrix 11, and they are respectively set as the Internet navigation key, the voice input key, the screenshot key, and the translation key. These four groups of combination keys are formed by combining any two keys in the key matrix 11, and the keys in these four groups of combination keys do not overlap. The keys of the key matrix 11 are all electrically connected to the micro-control unit 16, and the keys of the four groups of combination keys are electrically connected to the AI chip 12. In the AI mode, the operation methods of the Internet navigation, voice input, screenshot, and translation functions are as follows:

[0029] Voice input key: After pressing the combination key of the voice input key, voice can be converted into text, and the text can be input to the typing prompt position.

[0030] Internet navigation key: After pressing the combination key of the Internet navigation key, a website navigation page can be popped up.

[0031] Translation key: After pressing the combination key of the translation key, word extraction and translation can be performed, and the translated text can be input to the typing prompt position.

[0032] Screenshot key: After pressing the combination key of the screenshot key, the screen can be captured. After the capture, the text in the picture can be directly extracted. Then, by pressing the translation key, the text in the picture can be translated, and the translated text can be input to the typing prompt position.

[0033] Embodiment 2

[0034] Reference Figure 1 、 Figures 3 to 4 Referring to

[0035] The PCB board is provided with a microcontroller unit (MCU) 16, and the AI chip 12 is installed on the PCB board. The key matrix 11 and the AI chip are respectively connected to the microcontroller unit 16 through circuits. The middle board 14 is provided with a key installation area 141, a housing 142, and a four-mode switching area 18. The housing 142 surrounds the outside of the key installation area 141. The key matrix 11 is installed in the key installation area 141. The key matrix 11 is provided with a digital area 17. The four-mode switching area 18 is located above the digital area 17.

[0036] The four-mode switching area 18 is provided with a mode switching component 181 and an AI key 182. The mode switching component 181 is a rotary switch, and the rotary switch is provided with a Bluetooth connection gear, a USB-AI gear, and a wifi connection gear. The rotary switch and the AI key 182 are respectively electrically connected to the microcontroller unit 16. In this embodiment, Figure 3 the mode switching component 181 in is replaced by a rotary switch from a toggle switch.

[0037] During use, the user manually switches the rotary switch to the Bluetooth connection gear, and the microcontroller unit 16 and the AI chip 12 perform Bluetooth communication connection with the AI software of the computer through Bluetooth signals. Then, the user presses the AI key 182 to turn on the AI intelligent mode of the keyboard. Similarly, connect the keyboard main body 1 to the computer host through a USB data cable. When the rotary switch is switched to the USB-AI gear, the microcontroller unit 16 and the AI chip 12 perform communication connection with the AI software in the computer through the USB data cable; when the rotary switch is switched to the wifi connection gear, the microcontroller unit 16 and the AI chip 12 perform communication connection with the AI software in the computer through wifi signals, realizing three-mode switching of the keyboard and AI connection in this embodiment.

[0038] Four groups of combination keys are set in the key matrix 11 of the keyboard in this embodiment, and they are respectively set as the Internet navigation key, the voice input key, the screenshot key, and the translation key. The four groups of combination keys are combined by any two keys in the key matrix 11, and the keys in the four groups of combination keys do not overlap. The keys of the key matrix 11 are all electrically connected to the microcontroller unit 16, and the keys of the four groups of combination keys are electrically connected to the AI chip 12. In the AI mode, the operation methods of the Internet navigation, voice input, screenshot, and translation functions are as follows:

[0039] Voice input key: After pressing the combination key of the voice input key, voice can be converted into text, and the text can be input to the typing prompt position;

[0040] Internet navigation key: After pressing the combination key of the Internet navigation key, a website navigation page can be popped up;

[0041] Translation key: After pressing the combination key of the translation key, word-by-word translation can be performed, and the translated text can be input to the typing prompt position;

[0042] Screenshot key: After pressing the combination key of the screenshot key, the screen can be captured. After the screenshot, the text in the picture can be directly extracted. Then, by pressing the translation key, the text in the picture can be translated and the translated text can be input to the typing prompt position.

[0043] Embodiment 3

[0044] Reference Figure 1 、 Figure 5 and Figure 7 ,The present utility model provides a four-mode keyboard, which includes a keyboard main body 1. The keyboard main body 1 includes a key matrix 11, a PCB board, an AI chip 12, a bottom plate 13 and a middle plate 14. The PCB board is installed in the bottom plate 13. The middle plate 14 is located above the PCB board and is fixedly connected to the bottom plate 13. In this embodiment, the model of the AI chip 12 is TSLR8251 QFN48 or MIB11QFN48, and the supplier is Telink Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

[0045] The PCB board is provided with a micro-control unit (MCU) 16, and the AI chip 12 is installed on the PCB board. The key matrix 11 and the AI chip are respectively circuit-connected to the micro-control unit 16. The middle plate 14 is provided with a key installation area 141, a housing 142 and a four-mode switching area 18. The housing 142 surrounds the outside of the key installation area 141. The key matrix 11 is installed in the key installation area 141. The key matrix 11 is provided with a number area 17. The four-mode switching area 18 is located above the number area 17.

[0046] The four-mode switching area 18 is provided with an AI key 182, a first function key 183, a second function key 184 and a mode switching component 181 arranged in sequence. The mode switching component 181 is a toggle switch, and the toggle switch is provided with a Bluetooth connection gear, a USB-AI gear and a wifi connection gear. The toggle switch and the AI key 182 are respectively electrically connected to the micro-control unit 16. In this embodiment, Figure 7 the mode switching component 181 in

[0047] is replaced by a toggle switch from a key switch.

[0048] In use, the user manually switches the toggle switch to the Bluetooth connection gear. The micro-control unit 16 and the AI chip 12 perform Bluetooth communication connection with the AI software of the computer through Bluetooth signals. Then, press the AI key 182 to turn on the AI intelligent mode of the keyboard. Similarly, connect the keyboard main body 1 to the computer host through a USB data cable. Switch the toggle switch to the USB-AI gear. The micro-control unit 16 and the AI chip 12 perform communication connection with the AI software in the computer through the USB data cable. When the toggle switch is switched to the Wi-Fi connection gear, the micro-control unit 16 and the AI chip 12 perform communication connection with the AI software in the computer through Wi-Fi signals, realizing the switching of the three modes of connection between the keyboard and AI in this embodiment. In the AI mode, the operation methods of the Internet navigation, voice input, screenshot, and translation functions are as follows:

[0049] Voice input key: Click the voice input key, and voice can be converted into text, and the text can be input to the typing prompt position.

[0050] Internet navigation key: Click the Internet navigation key, and a website navigation page can be popped up.

[0051] Translation key: Click the translation key, and word extraction and translation can be performed, and the translated text can be input to the typing prompt position.

[0052] Screenshot key: Click the screenshot key, and the screen can be captured. After the screenshot, the text in the picture can be directly extracted. Then, press the translation key, and the text in the picture can be translated, and the translated text can be input to the typing prompt position.

[0053] Embodiment 4

[0054] Reference Figure 1 、 Figures 6 to 7 Referring to

[0055] and

[0056] The four-mode switching area 18 is provided with an AI key 182, a first function key 183, a second function key 184, and a mode switching component 181 arranged in sequence. The mode switching component 181 is a key switch, and the key switch is provided with a Bluetooth connection gear, a USB-AI gear, and a wifi connection gear. The key switch and the AI key 182 are respectively electrically connected to the micro control unit 16.

[0057] The first function key 183 and the second function key 184 are respectively electrically connected to the micro control unit 16, and the functions realized by the second function key 184 are different from those of the first function key 183. The first function key 183 and the second function key 184 are respectively any one of a voice input key, an internet navigation key, a translation key, or a screenshot key. In some specific implementation schemes, both the first function key 183 and the second function key 184 can be multiple keys.

[0058] During use, the user manually switches the key switch to the Bluetooth connection gear, and the micro control unit 16 communicates with the AI software of the computer through the Bluetooth signal with the AI chip 12 via Bluetooth, and then presses the AI key to turn on the AI intelligent mode of the keyboard. Similarly, connect the keyboard main body 1 to the computer main body with a USB data cable, and then switch the key switch to the USB-AI gear. The micro control unit 16 communicates with the AI software in the computer through the USB data cable with the AI chip 12; when the key switch is switched to the wifi connection gear, the micro control unit 16 communicates with the AI software in the computer through the wifi signal with the AI chip 12, realizing the three-mode switching of the keyboard and AI connection in this embodiment. In the AI mode, the operation methods of the internet navigation, voice input, screenshot, and translation functions are as follows:

[0059] Voice input key: Click the voice input key, and voice can be converted into text, and the text can be input to the typing prompt position.

[0060] Internet navigation key: Click the internet navigation key, and a website navigation page can be popped up.

[0061] Translation key: Click the translation key, and word extraction and translation can be performed, and the translated text can be input to the typing prompt position.

[0062] Screenshot key: Click the screenshot key, and the screen can be captured. After the screenshot, the text in the picture can be directly extracted. Then press the translation key, and the text in the picture can be translated, and the translated text can be input to the typing prompt position.

[0063] The above are only some implementation manners of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the inventive concept of the present utility model, several deformations and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A four-mode keyboard, characterized in that: The keyboard comprises a main body, which comprises a key matrix, a middle plate, a PCB board and an AI chip. The AI ​​chip is mounted on the PCB board and connected to the PCB board circuit. The key matrix is ​​mounted on the middle plate. The key matrix is ​​provided with a digital area. The middle plate is provided with a four-mode switching area. The four-mode switching area is located above the digital area. The four-mode switching area is provided with a mode switching component and an AI key. The mode switching component is provided with a Bluetooth connection gear, a USB-AI gear and a wifi connection gear. The mode switching component, the AI ​​key and the key matrix are electrically connected to the PCB board respectively.

2. A four-mode keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: The PCB board is provided with a micro control unit, the AI ​​chip is connected to the micro control unit circuit, and the mode switching component and the AI ​​key are electrically connected to the micro control unit respectively.

3. A four-mode keyboard according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mode switching component is a knob switch, and the knob switch is electrically connected to the micro control unit.

4. A four-mode keyboard according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mode switching component is a lever switch, and the lever switch is electrically connected to the micro control unit.

5. A four-mode keyboard according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mode switching component is a toggle switch, and the toggle switch is electrically connected to the micro control unit.

6. A four-mode keyboard according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mode switching component is a key switch, and the key switch is electrically connected to the micro control unit.

7. A four-mode keyboard according to claim 2, characterized in that: The key matrix is ​​provided with a plurality of groups of AI function combination keys, each group of the AI ​​function combination keys is a combination of any two keys in the key matrix, each group of the AI ​​function combination keys is any one of a voice input key, an Internet navigation key, a translation key or a screenshot key, and the functions of each group of the AI ​​function combination keys are different.

8. A four-mode keyboard according to claim 2, characterized in that: The four-mode switching area is also provided with a first function key, the first function key is electrically connected to the micro control unit, and the first function key is any one of a voice input key, an Internet navigation key, a translation key or a screenshot key.

9. A four-mode keyboard according to claim 8, characterized in that: The four-mode switching area is also provided with a second function key, which is electrically connected to the micro control unit. The function implemented by the second function key is different from that of the first function key. The second function key is any one of a voice input key, an Internet navigation key, a translation key or a screenshot key.

10. A four-mode keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: The keyboard body also includes a bottom plate, the PCB board is installed in the bottom plate, the middle plate is located above the PCB board and is fixedly connected to the bottom plate, the middle plate is provided with a key installation area and a shell, the shell surrounds the outside of the key installation area, the key matrix is ​​installed in the key installation area, and the four-mode switching area is located on the shell.

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