Positioner with display function
By introducing a display function and a unique pattern design into the locator, the problem of monotonous appearance design of the locator is solved, the recognizability and reliability are improved, the market competitiveness is enhanced, and it can be adapted to a variety of usage scenarios.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520033800.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing Find My positioning devices lack innovation in appearance design, resulting in low recognizability and easy confusion.
Design a locator with display function, including a display module and a positioning module inside the housing. The display module uses an e-ink screen and an NFC antenna. The positioning module includes a battery, a PCB control board and a Bluetooth module. The two are designed separately and are distinguished by a partition. It is powered by a button battery. The housing is made by injection molding and has a patterned design.
It improves the device's recognizability and reliability, ensures that the display module and positioning module do not interfere with each other, supports long-term operation with button battery power, and enhances market competitiveness with its patterned design, making it suitable for various usage scenarios.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of locator technology, and in particular to a locator with a display function. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development of IoT technology and the popularization of smart devices, locators are increasingly used in daily life, especially in areas such as personal item management, pet tracking, and short-range positioning. Find My locators have gradually become a popular product among consumers. These devices are usually characterized by portability and compactness, and use Bluetooth or other short-range wireless communication technologies to achieve accurate positioning of items, helping users quickly find lost or forgotten items. In recent years, with the maturity of technology, Find My locators have made significant progress in performance, functionality, and price, and their market size continues to expand.
[0003] However, current Find My GPS devices on the market generally suffer from design homogenization, especially in terms of appearance and structural design, lacking innovation. These devices mostly adopt uniform circular, square, or similar shapes, offer limited color options, and provide simple labeling information, resulting in insufficient visual differentiation between different brands and models, reducing recognizability and easily causing confusion.
[0004] Therefore, a locator with a display function is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a locator with a display function, which aims to solve the problems of existing locators having a monotonous appearance design and low recognizability.
[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned utility model objectives, this utility model proposes a locator with a display function, including a housing. The housing includes a first mounting cavity and a second mounting cavity. A display module is disposed in the first mounting cavity, and a positioning module is disposed in the second mounting cavity. The positioning module includes a battery, a PCB control board, and a Bluetooth module. The battery is electrically connected to the PCB control board, and the Bluetooth module is mounted on the PCB control board.
[0007] The display module is used to display patterns, and the Bluetooth module is used for positioning.
[0008] Furthermore, the display module includes an e-ink screen and an NFC antenna, and a connection component is provided between the e-ink screen and the NFC antenna. The connection component is used to electrically connect the NFC antenna to the e-ink screen or to separate the NFC antenna from the e-ink screen.
[0009] Furthermore, the housing is provided with a partition to separate the display module and the positioning module.
[0010] Furthermore, the battery is a button cell battery.
[0011] Furthermore, the housing is provided with a wearable part.
[0012] Furthermore, the outer surface of the housing is manufactured using an injection molding process.
[0013] Furthermore, the outer shell is patterned.
[0014] Beneficial effects:
[0015] This utility model discloses a locator with a display function, comprising a housing, a first mounting cavity, and a second mounting cavity. A display module is housed in the first mounting cavity, and a positioning module is housed in the second mounting cavity. The positioning module includes a battery, a PCB control board, and a Bluetooth module. The battery is electrically connected to the PCB control board, and the Bluetooth module is mounted on the PCB control board. The display module displays patterns, and the Bluetooth module is used for positioning. The battery system provides power, and the PCB control board is the core processing unit, responsible for driving the Bluetooth module and processing positioning signals. The Bluetooth module achieves precise positioning through pairing and communication with external devices (such as smartphones). The display module, installed in the first mounting cavity, uses e-ink technology to display patterns in a low-power manner. The display module and positioning module belong to two independent cavities and do not interfere with each other. Even if one module fails, the other module can still function normally, significantly improving the reliability of the device. The integrated design of the display module and positioning module greatly enhances the locator's recognition accuracy. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a locator with display function according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a locator with display function according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a front view of a locator with display function according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a front view of a locator with display function according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a rear view of a locator with a display function according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] in:
[0022] 100. Housing; 110. First mounting cavity; 120. Second mounting cavity;
[0023] 200. Display module; 210. NFC antenna; 220. E-ink screen;
[0024] 300. Positioning module; 310. Battery;
[0025] 400. PCB control board;
[0026] 500, Bluetooth module;
[0027] 600. Divider section;
[0028] 700. Wearable Department;
[0029] 800, Pattern;
[0030] 900, plastic sealing film;
[0031] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation
[0032] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly and specifically defined.
[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, 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 according to the specific circumstances.
[0035] 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.
[0036] Reference Figures 1 to 5 This utility model discloses a locator with a display function, comprising a housing 100, wherein the housing 100 includes a first mounting cavity 110 and a second mounting cavity 120, wherein the first mounting cavity 110 is provided with a display module 200, and the second mounting cavity 120 is provided with a positioning module 300, wherein the positioning module 300 includes a battery 310, a PCB control board 400 and a Bluetooth module 500, wherein the battery 310 is electrically connected to the PCB control board 400, and the Bluetooth module 500 is mounted on the PCB control board 400;
[0037] The display module 200 is used to display patterns, and the Bluetooth module 500 is used for positioning.
[0038] The display module 200 includes an e-ink screen 220 and an NFC antenna 210. A connection component is provided between the e-ink screen 220 and the NFC antenna 210. The connection component is used to electrically connect the NFC antenna 210 to the e-ink screen 220 or to separate the NFC antenna 210 from the e-ink screen 220.
[0039] The locator in this embodiment is a tag product, compatible with Apple's Find. The My function, specifically, includes a housing 100, within which a first mounting cavity 110 and a second mounting cavity 120 are provided. The first mounting cavity 110 houses a display module 200, which includes an NFC antenna 210 and an e-ink screen 220 connected by a connecting component. The e-ink screen 220 draws power from the phone via the NFC antenna 210 and the phone's NFC antenna 210. The connecting component connects the e-ink screen 220 to the NFC antenna 210, enabling screen switching on the e-ink screen 220. The positioning module 300 includes a battery 310, a PCB control board 400, and a Bluetooth module 500. The Bluetooth module 500 connects to external devices (such as smartphones) and uses Bluetooth communication to achieve accurate positioning. The Bluetooth module 500 sends the device's location information to paired smart devices, ensuring users can monitor the device's location in real time. Furthermore, to ensure effective positioning even without an internet connection, the locator in this embodiment communicates with other Apple devices in the vicinity via Bluetooth signals, forming a decentralized Bluetooth network. Even when the locator is offline, other nearby devices can still receive the locator's Bluetooth signal and forward the device's location information to the server for users to query. All location information is encrypted during transmission, and only users with the correct Apple ID credentials can view this information, thus ensuring data privacy and security.
[0040] The e-ink screen 220 technology enables low-power, long-duration pattern display. The integrated design of the e-ink screen 220 and Bluetooth module 500 not only enhances device recognizability but also allows for the display of different patterns according to user needs, helping users easily identify the device. Furthermore, the separate design of the display module 200 and positioning module 300 ensures that they do not interfere with each other; even if one module fails, the other can still function normally, significantly improving device reliability.
[0041] The housing 100 is provided with a partition 600 for distinguishing the display module 200 and the positioning module 300.
[0042] A U-shaped partition 600 with an inward indentation is provided on the housing 100 between the first mounting cavity 110 and the second mounting cavity 120. This design makes it easy for users to distinguish the areas of the display module 200 and the positioning module 300. At the same time, the design of the partition 600 also increases the aesthetics and design sense of the product. The U-shaped partition 600 is not only practical, but can also be used as a design element to enhance the overall appearance of the product.
[0043] The battery 310 is a button cell battery 310.
[0044] In this embodiment, the battery 310 is a button cell battery 310. The tag itself does not require a GPS module. The location is uploaded to the Apple server by the Apple device (connected to the Internet) that receives the Bluetooth signal. The user can view the location of the tag through the Find My app. It is designed for low power consumption. Therefore, in this embodiment, the button cell battery 310 is sufficient for the locator to work normally.
[0045] The housing 100 is provided with a wearable part 700.
[0046] The Wearable 700's design allows users to easily carry the device on their body or attach it to various items, such as backpacks, necks, or bags, providing location services anytime, anywhere. The Wearable 700's design also makes the device adaptable to various usage scenarios, whether it's outdoor activities, travel, or daily commutes. Users can attach the device to different items according to their needs for convenient location tracking at any time.
[0047] The outer surface of the housing 100 is made using injection molding.
[0048] The positioning product in this embodiment is fully sealed, with the outer surface of the shell wrapped with a plastic sealing film 900. The injection molding process is used to achieve waterproof and dustproof purposes, thereby improving the user experience of the product.
[0049] The outer shell is decorated with a pattern 800.
[0050] The 800 pattern design can attract users' attention, making the product stand out among many similar products and increasing its market competitiveness. The unique 800 pattern design can help establish brand recognition, enabling consumers to identify the brand through the 800 pattern and enhance brand impression.
[0051] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A locator with a display function, comprising a housing, characterized in that, The housing includes a first mounting cavity and a second mounting cavity. The first mounting cavity contains a display module, and the second mounting cavity contains a positioning module. The positioning module includes a battery, a PCB control board, and a Bluetooth module. The battery is electrically connected to the PCB control board, and the Bluetooth module is mounted on the PCB control board. The display module is used to display patterns, and the Bluetooth module is used for positioning.
2. The locator with display function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display module includes an e-ink screen and an NFC antenna. A connection component is provided between the e-ink screen and the NFC antenna. The connection component is used to electrically connect the NFC antenna to the e-ink screen or to separate the NFC antenna from the e-ink screen.
3. The locator with display function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is provided with a partition to separate the display module and the positioning module.
4. The locator with display function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery is a button cell.
5. The locator with display function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shell is equipped with a wearable part.
6. The locator with display function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the housing is manufactured using an injection molding process.
7. The locator with display function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shell is patterned.