Intelligent ring

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of electronic equipment, and discloses an intelligent ring. The intelligent ring comprises a first shell, a touch screen, a flexible circuit board and an elastic key. Wherein the first shell comprises a convex mounting part and a concave supporting part, and the touch screen is arranged right opposite to the supporting part and is clamped on the mounting part. The flexible circuit board and the elastic key are arranged between the touch screen and the supporting part, the flexible circuit board is arranged on the side, facing the supporting part, of the touch screen, the elastic key is arranged on the side, facing the supporting part, of the flexible circuit board, the elastic key can be pressed on the supporting part by pressing the touch screen, and the flexible circuit board is reversely triggered to send out a control signal. Through the arrangement, the touch screen on the intelligent ring can have touch and key functions, so that the number of additional physical keys arranged on the intelligent ring can be reduced, the appearance of the intelligent ring is more concise, and the overall size is smaller.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic device technology, and in particular to a smart ring. Background Technology

[0002] In virtual reality or augmented reality, the commonly used human-computer interaction device is the controller. Users hold and operate the controller to generate various interactive actions. However, controllers have a complex structure, are large in size, and have poor maneuverability. To address this, existing technologies have designed smaller, more convenient smart rings to control interactive devices. However, most existing smart rings feature multiple hardware buttons, resulting in a large overall size, a less streamlined appearance, and the need for users to memorize the function of each button, making them inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a smart ring with a touch screen that combines touch and button functions, making the smart ring more concise in appearance and smaller in overall size.

[0004] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A smart ring, comprising:

[0006] A first housing, comprising an outwardly protruding mounting portion and an inwardly recessed support portion;

[0007] A touch screen is disposed opposite the support portion and is detachably connected to the mounting portion and at least one of the mounting portions;

[0008] A flexible circuit board and a spring-loaded button are disposed between the touch screen and the support portion. The flexible circuit board is disposed on the side of the touch screen facing the support portion, and the spring-loaded button is disposed on the side of the flexible circuit board facing the support portion.

[0009] Optionally, the support portion is provided with a boss protruding toward the elastic button at a position opposite to the elastic button.

[0010] Optionally, the touch screen is snapped onto the mounting portion.

[0011] Optionally, the mounting portion is provided with a first limiting groove, and the end of the touch screen opposite to the first limiting groove is provided with a first protrusion, the first protrusion being engaged within the first limiting groove; and / or,

[0012] The mounting part is provided with a second protrusion, and the other end of the touch screen opposite to the second protrusion is provided with a second limiting groove, and the second protrusion is engaged in the second limiting groove.

[0013] Optionally, the smart ring further includes a second housing, on which the first housing is mounted, and the second housing has a ring hole.

[0014] Optionally, the second housing is a housing structure made of an elastic material.

[0015] Optionally, a motherboard is disposed within the second housing, and the flexible circuit board has a plug-in portion that is electrically connected to the motherboard.

[0016] Optionally, a bushing is also provided on the inner side of the ring hole, and the surface of the bushing has a concave-convex structure.

[0017] Optionally, a charging port is also provided on the second housing.

[0018] Optionally, a power switch is also provided on the second housing.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0020] The smart ring provided by this utility model enables the touch screen on the smart ring to have both touch and button functions by installing a flexible circuit board and elastic buttons under the touch screen. This reduces the number of additional physical buttons that need to be set on the smart ring, making operation simpler. At the same time, it also reduces the thickness and overall size of the smart ring, making the smart ring more minimalist and compact in appearance, and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the smart ring provided in an embodiment of the present invention from one perspective;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the smart ring provided in another embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Enlarged cross-sectional view at point A in the middle.

[0024] In the picture:

[0025] 1. First housing; 11. Mounting part; 111. First limiting groove; 112. Second protrusion; 12. Support part; 121. Boss; 122. First through hole; 123. Second through hole;

[0026] 2. Second housing; 21. Ring hole; 22. Bushing; 23. Charging port;

[0027] 3. Touch screen; 31. First protrusion; 32. Second limiting groove; 33. Elastic hook;

[0028] 4. Flexible circuit board; 41. Bending section; 42. Insertion section;

[0029] 5. Flexible button; 6. Motherboard; 7. Power button. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0033] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, this embodiment proposes a smart ring, which includes a first housing 1, a touch screen 3, a flexible circuit board 4, and a resilient button 5. The first housing 1 includes a protruding mounting portion 11 and a recessed support portion 12. The touch screen 3 is positioned opposite the support portion 12 and is detachably connected to the mounting portion 11. The flexible circuit board 4 and the resilient button 5 are located between the touch screen 3 and the support portion 12. The flexible circuit board 4 is located on the side of the touch screen 3 facing the support portion 12, and the resilient button 5 is located on the side of the flexible circuit board 4 facing the support portion 12. Pressing the touch screen 3 presses the resilient button 5 onto the support portion 12, and in turn triggers the flexible circuit board 4 to send a control signal.

[0035] The above settings enable the touchscreen 3 on the smart ring to function as both a touch screen and a button, thereby reducing the number of additional physical buttons on the smart ring and making the smart ring look simpler and smaller in overall size.

[0036] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, a protrusion 121 protruding towards the elastic button 5 is provided at the position opposite to the support part 12 and the elastic button 5. The force of pressing the touch screen 3 with a finger is transmitted to the elastic button 5, causing the elastic button 5 to contact the protrusion 121 and be compressed. When the finger is released and the force is reduced, the elastic button 5 will automatically rebound, thus achieving a better tactile experience. The protrusion 121 can shorten the distance between the elastic button 5 and the support part 12, making full use of the effective stroke of the elastic button 5, so that the pressing and rebound are more complete and the tactile feel is better.

[0037] In order to achieve a detachable connection between the touch screen 3 and the mounting part 11, the touch screen 3 is snapped onto the mounting part 11.

[0038] Optionally, such as Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the mounting part 11 is provided with a first limiting groove 111, and the touch screen 3 is provided with a first protrusion 31 at the end opposite to the first limiting groove 111. The first protrusion 31 can be engaged in the first limiting groove 111. Furthermore, the mounting part 11 is also provided with a second protrusion 112, and the touch screen 3 is provided with a second limiting groove 32 at the end opposite to the second protrusion 112. The second protrusion 112 can be engaged in the second limiting groove 32.

[0039] It is understandable that in some other embodiments, the positions of the limiting groove and protrusion structure on the mounting part 11 and the touch screen 3 can be interchanged, as long as it ensures that the touch screen 3 can be snapped onto the mounting part 11. It is also understandable that in other embodiments, the mounting part 11 and the touch screen 3 can be snapped together at only one end, while the other end is fixedly connected by other means, which also facilitates the disassembly and connection between the touch screen 3 and the mounting part 11.

[0040] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the support part 12 is provided with a first through hole 122, and the other end of the touch screen 3 is provided with an elastic hook 33. The second limiting groove 32 is provided on the elastic hook 33. The elastic hook 33 passes through the first through hole 122 and is engaged with the second protrusion 112. When the touch screen 3 is engaged with the mounting part 11, the first protrusion 31 is first inserted into the first limiting groove 111, and then the other end of the touch screen 3 is pressed down. During the pressing process, the elastic hook 33 will first abut against the second protrusion 112, and under the action of the downward pressure, the elastic hook 33 will shift away from the second protrusion 112, so that the elastic hook 33 can continue to move downward. The elastic hook 33 moves downward and passes through the first through hole 122. Then the second protrusion 112 is engaged in the second limiting groove 32, and the lower surface of the second protrusion 112 abuts against the upper surface of the elastic hook 33. The second protrusion 112 can be easily engaged in the second limiting groove 32 by using the elastic hook 33.

[0041] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, both the upper surface of the second protrusion 112 and the lower surface of the elastic hook 33 are provided with inclined surfaces, so that when the elastic hook 33 is pressed down toward the second protrusion 112, it can be pressed into the first through hole 122 more easily.

[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, the smart ring also includes a second housing 2, with the first housing 1 mounted on the second housing 2. The portion of the second housing 2 that connects to the first housing 1 is recessed inward to create a clearance space (not shown in the figure). This allows for a smooth transition between the outer surfaces of the first housing 1 and the second housing 2, forming a continuous surface and enhancing the aesthetics of the smart ring. The second housing 2 also has a ring hole 21, allowing the user to insert their finger through the ring hole 21 to wear the smart ring on their finger.

[0043] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, a main board 6 is provided inside the second housing 2. The main board 6 is located below the support part 12. The support part 12 is also provided with a second through hole 123. The flexible circuit board 4 has a plug-in part 42. One end of the plug-in part 42 can pass through the second through hole 123 and be plugged into the main board 6, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the flexible circuit board 4 and the main board 6.

[0044] The flexible circuit board 4 also includes a bent portion 41 that passes through the second through hole 123. Since the flexible circuit board 4 itself has a certain elasticity, the elastic force accumulated by the bending at the bent portion 41 can provide a certain support for the touch screen 3.

[0045] Additionally, it should be noted that the motherboard 6 integrates a processor (not shown in the figure), a memory (not shown in the figure), a wireless communication module (not shown in the figure), and a power module (not shown in the figure). The power module is electrically connected to the touchscreen 3, the processor, the memory, and the wireless communication module to provide power to these components. The touchscreen 3 is electrically connected to the processor, enabling it to transmit detected touch operations to the processor to determine the type of touch event. The processor and the memory are electrically connected. The memory stores computer programs. Optionally, the memory includes one or more computer-readable storage media, which include the computer programs. The wireless communication module is electrically connected to the processor and is used for communication with external electronic devices (e.g., VR / AR / MR devices). The processor, memory, wireless communication module, and power module are all prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0046] Optionally, in this embodiment, the second housing 2 is a housing structure made of an elastic material (such as silicone), which allows the ring hole 21 to adapt to differences in the size of the user's fingers, so that the smart ring can be worn on any part of any finger of the user and fits snugly to the user's finger to avoid falling off, thereby improving the applicability of the smart ring.

[0047] It is understood that in another embodiment, the second housing 2 may also be made of other materials as needed, and no limitation is made here.

[0048] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, a bushing 22 is also provided on the inner side of the ring hole 21. The bushing 22 can be made of a skin-friendly material, thereby improving the comfort of wearing the smart ring. Furthermore, the side of the bushing 22 that contacts the finger is also provided with a concave-convex structure. When the smart ring is worn on the finger, there is a gap between the bushing 22 and the finger, allowing air to circulate through the gap or sweat to escape from the gap, thereby further improving the comfort of wearing the smart ring. Optionally, the concave-convex structure is a corrugated structure.

[0049] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the second housing 2 is also provided with a charging hole 23, so that the smart ring can be easily charged when the battery is low.

[0050] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the second housing 2 is also provided with a power switch 7. By separating the power switch function from the button function of the touch screen 3 and setting it as a separate power switch 7, the problem of frequent power on / off caused by accidental touch of the touch screen 3 can be avoided, thereby improving the user experience and extending the service life of the smart ring.

[0051] The smart ring provided by this utility model, by installing a flexible circuit board 4 and an elastic button 5 below the touch screen 3, enables the touch screen 3 on the smart ring to have both touch and button functions, reducing the number of additional physical buttons that need to be set on the smart ring, making the smart ring more concise in appearance and smaller in overall size.

[0052] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A smart ring, characterized in that, include: The first housing (1) includes an outwardly protruding mounting portion (11) and an inwardly recessed support portion (12); A touch screen (3) is disposed opposite to the support (12) and is detachably connected to the mounting part (11); A flexible circuit board (4) and an elastic button (5) are disposed between the touch screen (3) and the support part (12). The flexible circuit board (4) is disposed on the side of the touch screen (3) facing the support part (12), and the elastic button (5) is disposed on the side of the flexible circuit board (4) facing the support part (12).

2. The smart ring according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support part (12) is provided with a boss (121) protruding toward the elastic button (5) at a position opposite to the elastic button (5).

3. The smart ring according to claim 1, characterized in that, The touch screen (3) is snapped onto the mounting part (11).

4. The smart ring according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting part (11) is provided with a first limiting groove (111), and the touch screen (3) is provided with a first protrusion (31) at the end opposite to the first limiting groove (111), and the first protrusion (31) is engaged in the first limiting groove (111); and / or, The mounting part (11) is provided with a second protrusion (112), and the other end of the touch screen (3) opposite to the second protrusion (112) is provided with a second limiting groove (32), and the second protrusion (112) is engaged in the second limiting groove (32).

5. The smart ring according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The smart ring also includes a second housing (2), the first housing (1) is mounted on the second housing (2), and the second housing (2) has a ring hole (21).

6. The smart ring according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second housing (2) is a housing structure made of elastic material.

7. The smart ring according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second housing (2) is provided with a main board (6), and the flexible circuit board (4) has a plug-in part (42), which is electrically connected to the main board (6).

8. The smart ring according to claim 5, characterized in that, A bushing (22) is also provided on the inner side of the ring hole (21), and the surface of the bushing (22) has a concave-convex structure.

9. The smart ring according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second housing (2) is also provided with a charging hole (23).

10. The smart ring according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second housing (2) is also provided with a power switch (7).

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