NFC module and device with NFC function

By designing an angle structure in the NFC module and increasing the number and layout of the identification parts, the problem of small recognition range of the existing NFC module is solved, and a wider recognition capability and better user experience are achieved.

CN223217865UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-12ALIPAY (HANGZHOU) INFORMATION TECH CO LTD
View PDF 0 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422411277.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-29
Publication Date
2025-08-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing NFC module has a small recognition range, which affects the user experience.

Method used

An NFC module is designed, including an angle between the first identification unit and the second identification unit, and electrically connected to the control board through the connecting unit, increasing the number and layout of the identification units to expand the identification range.

Benefits of technology

The recognition range of NFC module has been expanded and the user experience has been improved.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN223217865U_ABST
    Figure CN223217865U_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides an NFC (Near Field Communication) module and equipment with an NFC function. The NFC module comprises a first identification part, a second identification part and a control panel. A first included angle is formed between a first plane where the first recognition part is located and a second plane where the second recognition part is located, the second recognition part is connected with the first recognition part, and the first recognition part is electrically connected with the control panel. The front surface and the side surface of the NFC module have good induction experience, and the identification range of NFC is expanded.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

[0001] Related applications:

[0002] This application is a divisional application of the Chinese utility model with patent application number 202421817930.1, application date July 29, 2024, and invention name “NFC module and device with NFC function”. Technical Field

[0003] The present application relates to the field of NFC technology, and in particular to an NFC module and a device with NFC function. Background Art

[0004] Near Field Communication (NFC) is an emerging technology that enables devices (such as mobile phones) to exchange data when in close proximity. It is an evolution of contactless radio frequency identification (RFID) and interconnection technologies. By integrating the functions of an inductive card reader, inductive card, and point-to-point communication on a single chip, it enables mobile terminals to implement applications such as mobile payment, electronic ticketing, access control, mobile identity recognition, and anti-counterfeiting. However, existing NFC modules have a limited recognition range, which affects the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present application provides an NFC module capable of increasing the recognition range and a device with NFC function.

[0006] An embodiment of the present application provides an NFC module, including a first identification part, a second identification part, and a control board. A first angle is formed between a first plane where the first identification part is located and a second plane where the second identification part is located. The second identification part is connected to the first identification part, and the first identification part is electrically connected to the control board.

[0007] Furthermore, the first angle is a right angle.

[0008] Furthermore, a first connecting portion is provided on the first identification portion for electrically connecting to the control board, and the first connecting portion is in a stepped shape.

[0009] Furthermore, the second identification portion is formed by extending downward from the first identification portion.

[0010] Furthermore, the first identification portion is in a ring shape, and / or the second identification portion is in a ring shape.

[0011] Furthermore, the first identification portion is provided with a first hole for the fixing member to pass through.

[0012] Furthermore, the NFC module further includes a third identification portion, and along the height direction of the NFC module, the third identification portion is located on one side of the first identification portion.

[0013] Furthermore, the third identification portion is provided with a second hole for the fixing member to pass through.

[0014] Furthermore, along the height direction of the NFC module, the second identification portion is located on one side of the third identification portion.

[0015] Furthermore, the NFC module further includes a fourth identification portion, and a second angle is formed between a third plane where the third identification portion is located and a fourth plane where the fourth identification portion is located.

[0016] Furthermore, the fourth identification part is connected to the third identification part.

[0017] Furthermore, the fourth identification portion is formed by extending downward from the third identification portion.

[0018] Furthermore, the third identification portion is in a ring shape, and / or the fourth identification portion is in a ring shape.

[0019] Furthermore, the area of the ring formed by the third identification portion is larger than the area of the ring formed by the first identification portion.

[0020] Furthermore, the second angle is a right angle.

[0021] Furthermore, a second connecting portion is provided on the third identification portion for electrically connecting to the control board, and the second connecting portion is in a stepped shape.

[0022] Furthermore, along the height direction of the NFC module, the first identification part, the second identification part, the third identification part and the fourth identification part are arranged in sequence, and the second identification part, the fourth identification part and the control board do not overlap.

[0023] The embodiments of the present application further provide a device with NFC function, including the above-mentioned NFC module.

[0024] The NFC module of the embodiment of the present application includes a first identification part and a second identification part. A first angle is formed between a second plane where the second identification part is located and a first plane where the first identification part is located. Both the front and side of the NFC module have a good sensing experience, thereby expanding the recognition range of NFC. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing an NFC module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0026] Figure 2 Shown Figure 1 A side view of the NFC module is shown;

[0027] Figure 3 Shown Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the first identification unit and the control board;

[0028] Figure 4 Shown Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the connection between the third identification part and the control board. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] Here, the technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of the present application will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0030] If there are terms related to directional indications or positional relationships in the embodiments of this application (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement, etc. between the components in a specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings); if the specific posture changes, the directional indication or positional relationship will also change accordingly. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" in the embodiments of this application are only used for the purpose of convenience of description and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] 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, stored data, displayed data, etc.) involved in this application are all information and data authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties, and the collection, use and processing of relevant data must comply with the relevant laws, regulations and standards of relevant countries and regions, and provide corresponding operation entrances for users to choose to authorize or refuse.

[0032] Ginseng Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 The NFC module 100 of the present embodiment includes a first recognition unit 1 and a second recognition unit 2. A first angle is formed between a first plane where the first recognition unit 1 is located and a second plane where the second recognition unit 2 is located. Both the front and side surfaces of the NFC module 100 provide a good sensing experience, expanding the NFC recognition range.

[0033] In some embodiments, the first angle is a right angle. This application does not limit the angle of the first angle.

[0034] In some embodiments, the second recognition unit 2 is connected to the first recognition unit 1. The second recognition unit 2 and the first recognition unit 1 can also be provided independently.

[0035] In some embodiments, the second identification portion 2 is formed by extending downward from the first identification portion 1 , which not only facilitates processing and molding, but also facilitates assembly and fixation of the NFC module 100 .

[0036] In some embodiments, the first recognition portion 1 is in the shape of a ring, and / or the second recognition portion 2 is in the shape of a ring.

[0037] In some embodiments, the first identification unit 1 is provided with a first hole 10 for a fixing member (not shown) to pass through to fix the NFC module 100 to a housing (not shown) of an NFC device (not shown). The fixing member may be a bolt or a screw.

[0038] In some embodiments, the NFC module 100 further includes a third identification portion 3 . Along the height direction of the NFC module 100 , the third identification portion 3 is located on one side of the first identification portion 1 to increase the identification range of the NFC module 100 .

[0039] In some embodiments, along the height direction of the NFC module 100 , the second identification portion 2 is located on one side of the third identification portion 3 to increase the identification range of the NFC module 100 .

[0040] In some embodiments, the NFC module 100 further includes a fourth recognition unit 4, and a second angle is formed between a third plane where the third recognition unit 3 is located and a fourth plane where the fourth recognition unit 4 is located. Both the front and side surfaces of the NFC module 100 provide a good sensing experience, thereby expanding the NFC recognition range.

[0041] In some embodiments, the fourth recognition unit 4 is connected to the third recognition unit 3. The fourth recognition unit 4 and the third recognition unit 3 can also be provided independently.

[0042] In some embodiments, the fourth identification portion 4 is formed by extending downward from the third identification portion 3 , which not only facilitates processing and molding, but also facilitates assembly and fixation of the NFC module 100 .

[0043] In some embodiments, the third identification portion 3 is in the shape of a ring, and / or the fourth identification portion 4 is in the shape of a ring.

[0044] In some embodiments, the third identification portion 3 is provided with a second hole 30 for a fixing member (not shown) to pass through to fix the NFC module 100 to a housing (not shown) of an NFC device (not shown). The fixing member may be a bolt or a screw.

[0045] In some embodiments, the area of the ring formed by the third recognition part 3 is larger than the area of the ring formed by the first recognition part 1, so as to expand the recognition range of NFC.

[0046] In some embodiments, the second angle is a right angle.

[0047] In some embodiments, the NFC module 100 includes a control board 5 , and the first identification unit 1 and the third identification unit 3 are electrically connected to the control board 5 , respectively.

[0048] In some embodiments, the first identification portion 1 is provided with a first connection portion 11 for electrically connecting to the control board 5 ; the third identification portion 3 is provided with a second connection portion 31 for electrically connecting to the control board 5 .

[0049] In some embodiments, the first connection portion 11 is in a stepped shape; the second connection portion 31 is in a stepped shape.

[0050] In some embodiments, along the height direction of the NFC module 100, the first identification part 1, the second identification part 2, the third identification part 3 and the fourth identification part 4 are arranged in sequence, and the second identification part 2, the fourth identification part 4 and the control board 5 do not overlap to expand the recognition range of NFC.

[0051] The present application also provides a device with NFC functionality, including the NFC module 100. The device with NFC functionality includes, but is not limited to, cash registers, mobile phones, tablets, mobile phone keys, smart tags, electrical appliances, and the like.

[0052] It should be noted that the technical solutions or technical features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of this application shall be included in the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An NFC module, characterized in that: It includes a first identification part, a second identification part and a control board, a first angle is formed between a first plane where the first identification part is located and a second plane where the second identification part is located, the second identification part is connected to the first identification part, and the first identification part is electrically connected to the control board.

2. The NFC module according to claim 1, wherein: The first angle is a right angle.

3. The NFC module according to claim 1, wherein: The first identification portion is provided with a first connection portion for electrically connecting to the control board, and the first connection portion is in a stepped shape.

4. The NFC module according to claim 1, wherein: The second identification portion is formed by extending downward from the first identification portion.

5. The NFC module according to claim 1, wherein: The first identification portion is in the shape of a ring, and / or the second identification portion is in the shape of a ring.

6. The NFC module according to claim 1, wherein: The first identification portion is provided with a first hole for the fixing member to pass through.

7. The NFC module according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The NFC module further includes a third identification portion, and along a height direction of the NFC module, the third identification portion is located on one side of the first identification portion.

8. The NFC module according to claim 7, characterized in that The third identification portion is provided with a second hole for the fixing member to pass through.

9. The NFC module according to claim 7, wherein: Along the height direction of the NFC module, the second identification portion is located on one side of the third identification portion.

10. The NFC module according to claim 7, characterized in that: The NFC module further includes a fourth identification portion, and a second angle is formed between a third plane where the third identification portion is located and a fourth plane where the fourth identification portion is located.

11. The NFC module according to claim 10, characterized in that: The fourth identification unit is connected to the third identification unit.

12. The NFC module according to claim 11, characterized in that: The fourth identification portion is formed by extending downward from the third identification portion.

13. The NFC module according to claim 12, wherein: The third identification portion is in the shape of a ring, and / or the fourth identification portion is in the shape of a ring.

14. The NFC module according to claim 13, wherein: The area of the ring formed by the third identification portion is larger than the area of the ring formed by the first identification portion.

15. The NFC module according to claim 10, wherein: The second angle is a right angle.

16. The NFC module according to claim 10, characterized in that The third identification portion is provided with a second connection portion for electrically connecting to the control board, and the second connection portion is in a stepped shape.

17. The NFC module according to claim 16, wherein: Along the height direction of the NFC module, the first identification portion, the second identification portion, the third identification portion and the fourth identification portion are arranged in sequence, and the second identification portion, the fourth identification portion and the control board do not overlap.

18. A device with NFC function, characterized in that: The device comprises the NFC module according to any one of claims 1 to 17.