Wearable device
By embedding a remote control unit in a wearable device and opening a signal channel on the mid-frame component, remote control of home appliances can be achieved, solving the problems of inconvenience and loss caused by too many remote controls and improving the user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-13
AI Technical Summary
Having too many remote controls in the home leads to inconvenience and loss, affecting the quality of life.
Design a wearable device with a built-in remote control unit and a signal channel on the mid-frame component, so that the remote control signal can pass through the mid-frame component and be transmitted outward, thereby realizing the function of remotely controlling home appliances.
Reduce the number of remote controls, lower the risk of loss, improve the user experience, and allow users to operate the remote without taking up their hands.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of smart wearable device technology, and more particularly to a wearable device. Background Technology
[0002] As technology continues to develop, the number of home appliances in consumers' homes is gradually increasing. Multiple home appliances may exist in the same household or even the same room. Each home appliance is equipped with a remote control, resulting in an increasing number of remote controls in the home. This makes it very inconvenient for consumers to use, and the increased number of remote controls also makes them more likely to be lost, affecting their quality of life. Utility Model Content
[0003] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, this disclosure provides a wearable device.
[0004] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, a wearable device is provided, comprising:
[0005] The mid-frame component defines the installation space;
[0006] A remote control unit is disposed within the installation space;
[0007] The mid-frame assembly has a signal channel, and the remote control signal emitted by the remote control unit can be transmitted through the signal channel through the mid-frame assembly toward the outside of the installation space along the transmission direction of the remote control unit.
[0008] In some embodiments, the mid-frame assembly has a through-hole that extends through the mid-frame assembly, and the through-hole defines the signal channel.
[0009] In some embodiments, the mid-frame component includes:
[0010] The first middle frame structure is provided with a mounting part that penetrates the first middle frame structure;
[0011] A first physical button is disposed on the mounting portion, and a portion of the structure of the first physical button is exposed on the outer surface of the first middle frame structure. A portion of the structure of the first physical button extends into the mounting space via the mounting portion.
[0012] The signal channel is located at the first physical button.
[0013] In some embodiments, a first mounting hole is provided at the center of the first physical button, and a first optical lens is provided in the first mounting hole, the first optical lens constituting the signal channel.
[0014] In some embodiments, the mid-frame assembly includes a second mid-frame structure, and the signal channel is disposed in the second mid-frame structure.
[0015] In some embodiments, the second frame structure is provided with a second mounting hole, and the second mounting hole contains a second optical lens, which constitutes the signal channel.
[0016] In some embodiments, the mid-frame assembly further includes a second physical button, the second physical button and the remote control unit being spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the second mid-frame structure.
[0017] In some embodiments, the wearable device is worn on a user's wrist, and in the wearing state, the transmission direction of the remote control unit is parallel or perpendicular to the extension direction of the user's wrist.
[0018] In some embodiments, the remote control unit includes:
[0019] An encoding chip is electrically connected to the control unit of the wearable device, and the encoding chip is configured to receive control signals from the control unit and convert them into encoded signals;
[0020] The light-emitting element is electrically connected to the encoding chip, and the light-emitting element is used to emit a specified remote control signal according to the encoded signal.
[0021] In some embodiments, the wearable device further includes a memory, the memory's database storing feature values of multiple home appliances belonging to the user, and control signals corresponding to each feature value.
[0022] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure may include the following beneficial effects: by setting a remote control unit capable of emitting remote control signals in the wearable device and opening a signal channel on the mid-frame component, the wearable device has the function of emitting remote control signals to remotely control home appliances. The wearable attribute of the wearable device can reduce the risk of loss, and the remote control does not occupy the user's hands, which helps to improve the user experience.
[0023] 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
[0024] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a wearable device according to one embodiment.
[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a wearable device according to one embodiment.
[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a wearable device according to one embodiment.
[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a wearable device according to one embodiment.
[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a wearable device according to one embodiment.
[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a wearable device according to one embodiment.
[0031] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating a method of using a wearable device according to one embodiment. Detailed Implementation
[0032] 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 and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.
[0033] To address the technical problems existing in related technologies, this disclosure provides a wearable device. The wearable device includes a mid-frame assembly and a remote control unit. The remote control unit is disposed within an installation space defined by the mid-frame assembly. The mid-frame assembly has a signal channel. Along the transmission direction of the remote control unit, the remote control signal transmitted by the remote control unit can pass through the signal channel of the mid-frame assembly and be transmitted towards the outside of the installation space. In this disclosure, by setting a remote control unit capable of transmitting remote control signals within the wearable device and opening a signal channel on the mid-frame assembly, the wearable device has the function of remotely controlling home appliances by transmitting remote control signals. The wearable attribute of the wearable device can reduce the risk of loss, and the remote control does not occupy the user's hands, thus improving the user experience.
[0034] According to an exemplary embodiment, such as Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this disclosure provides a wearable device, including but not limited to smartwatches, smart bracelets, and smart rings. A smartwatch is used as an example in this disclosure.
[0035] like Figure 1As shown, the wearable device includes a mid-frame assembly 10, which defines an installation space 10a. Other components of the wearable device (such as a processor, circuit board, battery, etc.) are disposed within the installation space 10a. The mid-frame assembly 10 has the function of installing and protecting other components. The outer contour shape of the mid-frame assembly 10 may be circular, square, or irregular; this embodiment does not impose excessive limitations on the shape of the mid-frame assembly 10. The material of the mid-frame assembly 10 includes, but is not limited to, stainless steel, titanium alloy, aluminum alloy, and plastic.
[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, the wearable device also includes a remote control unit 20, which is disposed within the installation space 10a. The remote control unit 20 is configured to transmit remote control signals to the outside of the installation space 10a. The remote control signals can act on household appliances such as televisions, air conditioners, and stereos. Thus, the wearable device can replace television remote controls, air conditioner remote controls, and stereo remote controls, avoiding confusion or loss due to too many types of remote controls. This allows users to remotely control household appliances while wearing the wearable device, improving the user experience.
[0037] See Figure 1 and Figure 3 The mid-frame assembly 10 has a signal channel (such as...) Figure 1 The first mounting hole 121 in the middle Figure 3 The second mounting hole 131 is located along the transmission direction of the remote control unit 20. Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown in direction a), the remote control signal emitted by the remote control unit 20 can pass through the mid-frame assembly 10 via the signal channel and be received by household appliances outside the installation space 10a, thereby realizing the remote control function. It is understood that the structure of the mid-frame assembly 10 may obstruct the remote control signal. Therefore, a signal channel can be provided in the mid-frame assembly 10 to ensure that the remote control signal can be transmitted to the outside of the installation space 10a.
[0038] In some embodiments (not shown in the figures), an assembly gap can be reserved at the connection point between the screen cover and the mid-frame assembly of the wearable device. This assembly gap defines a signal channel, allowing the remote control signal emitted by the remote control unit to pass through the assembly gap and be transmitted outside the mounting space. In other alternative embodiments (not shown in the figures), an assembly gap can also be reserved at the connection point between the back cover and the mid-frame assembly of the wearable device, so that the remote control signal emitted by the remote control unit can be transmitted outside the mounting space. It should be noted that the assembly gap formed in the above embodiments is located at the top or bottom of the wearable device. A light guide of a specific shape can be provided within the mounting space to guide the remote control signal, facilitating the arrangement of the remote control unit within the mounting space.
[0039] In this embodiment of the disclosure, by setting a remote control unit capable of emitting remote control signals in the wearable device and opening a signal channel on the mid-frame component, the wearable device has the function of emitting remote control signals to remotely control home appliances. The wearable attribute of the wearable device can reduce the risk of loss, and the remote control does not occupy the user's hands, which helps to improve the user experience.
[0040] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the wearable device includes a mid-frame assembly 10 and a remote control unit 20. The remote control unit 20 is disposed within the installation space 10a defined by the mid-frame assembly 10. The mid-frame assembly 10 has a signal channel. Along the transmission direction of the remote control unit 20, the remote control signal transmitted by the remote control unit 20 can pass through the mid-frame assembly 10 and be transmitted toward the outside of the installation space 10a.
[0041] In some other implementations, such as Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a through hole is provided on the middle frame assembly 10, extending through the middle frame assembly 10 along the wall thickness direction, and defining a signal channel. In this embodiment, the shape of the through hole is not limited; a circular hole, a rectangular hole, or an irregularly shaped hole are all acceptable.
[0042] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The mid-frame assembly 10 includes a first mid-frame structure 11 and a first physical button 12. The first mid-frame structure 11 serves as the main body of the mid-frame assembly 10, defining the installation space 10a and mounting the first physical button 12. For example, the first mid-frame structure 11 has a mounting portion that penetrates through it. The first physical button 12 is disposed within the mounting portion, with a portion of its structure exposed on the outer surface of the first mid-frame structure 11 for user operation. A portion of the first physical button 12 extends through the mounting portion into the installation space 10a to interact with electronic components within the installation space 10a, thereby enabling some functions of the wearable device. For example, the first physical button 12 can control the wearable device to power on / off or return to the initial interface. In this embodiment, the number of first physical buttons 12 is not excessively limited; for example, one, two, three, or more can be set. When two or more first physical buttons 12 are set, it is not necessary to set signal channels in all first physical buttons 12; signal channels can be set only in the first physical button 12 directly opposite the remote control unit 20.
[0043] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the signal channel is located in the first physical button 12. Exemplarily, the first physical button 12 has a first mounting hole 121 at its center, and a first optical lens is located within the first mounting hole 121. The first optical lens can be fixed within the first mounting hole 121, for example, using waterproof adhesive. The first optical lens constitutes the signal channel. The first optical lens has the function of correcting the optical path (e.g., adjusting divergent remote control signals into parallel light), which improves the success rate of the remote control signal being received by household appliances. Furthermore, the first optical lens can fill the first mounting hole 121 to prevent impurities from entering the first mounting hole 121, thereby preventing impurities from blocking the remote control signal.
[0044] In one example, see Figure 1 The remote control unit 20 and the first physical button 12 face each other and are both located at the 3 o'clock position of the mid-frame structure. By setting the signal channel in the first physical button 12, the remote control signal can be ensured to pass through the first physical button 12 and be emitted outside the installation space 10a. In this example, when the wearable device is in the wearing state (taking the left hand as an example), the emission direction of the remote control unit 20 is ( Figure 1 (as shown in direction a) and the direction of the user's wrist extension ( Figure 1 As shown in the diagram, the x-direction is parallel, and the direction in which the user's wrist points is the direction in which the remote control signal is transmitted, making it easy for users to accurately lock onto home appliances and simple to use.
[0045] See another example. Figure 2 The remote control unit 20 and the first physical button 12 are directly opposite each other and are both located at the 2 o'clock position of the middle frame structure. The implementation principle of this example is the same as that of the previous example, and will not be repeated here.
[0046] As can be seen from the above, the remote control unit 20 can be positioned directly opposite the first physical button 12, and a signal channel can be set in the first physical button 12, so that the wearable device can have the function of remotely controlling home appliances.
[0047] In other embodiments, see Figures 3 to 6 The mid-frame assembly 10 includes a second mid-frame structure 13, and a signal channel is disposed on the second mid-frame structure 13. The second mid-frame structure 13 has the same function as the first mid-frame structure 11 in the aforementioned embodiment, and will not be described again. Exemplarily, the second mid-frame structure 13 has a second mounting hole 131, and a second optical lens is provided in the second mounting hole 131, which constitutes the signal channel.
[0048] In one example, see Figure 3 The remote control unit 20 and the second physical button 14 are offset, with the second physical button 14 located at the 2 o'clock position. Both the remote control unit 20 and the second mounting hole 131 are located at the 3 o'clock position, thus ensuring that the signal emitted by the remote control unit 20 can travel along the transmission direction. Figure 3The signal is emitted from the mounting space 10a in the direction shown (a). In this example, the direction of the remote control signal transmission is opposite to the direction of the user's wrist extension (a). Figure 3 As shown in the diagram, the x-direction is parallel, and the direction in which the user's wrist points is the direction in which the remote control signal is transmitted, making it easy for users to accurately lock onto home appliances and simple to use.
[0049] See another example. Figure 4 The remote control unit 20 and the second physical button 14 are offset, with the second physical button 14 located at the 3 o'clock position. Both the remote control unit 20 and the second mounting hole 131 are located at the 12 o'clock position, thus ensuring that the remote control signal emitted by the remote control unit 20 can travel along the transmission direction. Figure 4 The signal is emitted from the mounting space 10a in the direction shown (a). In this example, the direction of the remote control signal transmission is opposite to the direction of the user's wrist extension (a). Figure 4 As shown in the x-direction, the launch direction is perpendicular to the user's elbow. The user can bend their elbow to aim the launch direction at the home appliance, and the user can also view the screen display of the wearable device while bending their elbow, which facilitates other operations.
[0050] In yet another example, see Figure 5 The remote control unit 20 and the second physical button 14 are offset, with the second physical button 14 located at the 2 o'clock position. Both the remote control unit 20 and the second mounting hole 131 are located at the 12 o'clock position, thus ensuring that the signal emitted by the remote control unit 20 can travel along the transmission direction. Figure 5 As shown in direction a), it is emitted out of the installation space 10a.
[0051] In yet another example, see Figure 6 The remote control unit 20 and the second physical button 14 are offset, with the second physical button 14 located at the 3 o'clock position. The remote control unit 20 and the second mounting hole 131 are both located at the 2 o'clock position, thus ensuring that the signal emitted by the remote control unit 20 can travel along the transmission direction. Figure 6 The signal is emitted from the mounting space 10a in the direction shown (a). In this example, the direction of the remote control signal transmission is the same as the direction of the wrist extension (a). Figure 6 An acute angle is formed between the x-direction shown in the diagram. The user can easily align the remote control signal transmission direction with the home appliance by slightly bending their elbow. This will not be elaborated further.
[0052] As can be seen from the above, the remote control unit 20 and the second physical button 14 can be staggered (that is, the pressure control unit and the second physical button 14 are spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the second middle frame structure 13), and a second mounting hole 131 can be provided on the second middle frame structure 13 at a position directly opposite to the remote control unit 20, so that the wearable device can have the function of remotely controlling home appliances.
[0053] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the wearable device includes a mid-frame assembly 10 and a remote control unit 20. The remote control unit 20 is disposed within the installation space 10a defined by the mid-frame assembly 10. The mid-frame assembly 10 has a signal channel. Along the transmission direction of the remote control unit 20, the remote control signal transmitted by the remote control unit 20 can pass through the mid-frame assembly 10 and be transmitted toward the outside of the installation space 10a.
[0054] The wearable device provided in this embodiment may include any structure, device, etc. of the wearable device provided in any of the foregoing embodiments.
[0055] The wearable device's remote control unit 20 includes an electrically connected encoding chip and a light-emitting element. The encoding chip is electrically connected to the wearable device's control unit. The control unit can send control signals to the encoding chip based on user input commands. The encoding chip can convert the control signals into encoded signals and send them to the light-emitting element. The light-emitting element can emit different remote control signals according to different encoded signals to control different household appliances. In one example, the encoding chip can convert the control signal into a specific infrared encoded signal, and the light-emitting element can be an infrared light-emitting diode.
[0056] In one example, see Figure 7 Wearable devices can be used to remotely control home appliances through the following steps:
[0057] First, select the type and brand of the home appliance to be controlled on the wearable device. In this step, the wearable device has a software application (app) installed that enables remote control of home appliances. After opening the software application, the user selects the home appliance they want to control, such as the type of home appliance (e.g., television, air conditioner) and brand (details not provided).
[0058] Next, users can adjust the position of the wearable device to make it transmit remote control signals to the home appliances it controls.
[0059] Next, it is determined whether the controlled household appliance has started. If the household appliance starts successfully, the pairing is successful. If the household appliance does not start, the encoding method of the remote control unit 20 is adjusted, and the remote control signal is retransmitted. Then, the system checks whether the household appliance starts again, until the household appliance starts.
[0060] In some embodiments, the wearable device further includes a memory, whose database stores feature values of multiple home appliances owned by the user, as well as control signals corresponding to each feature value. For example, the feature values include, but are not limited to, the type and brand of the home appliances. For instance, when a user owns multiple home appliances of the same type and brand, the feature values may also include detailed features of each home appliance. These detailed features can be distinguished by the user based on the appliance's location, such as a central air conditioner or a master bedroom air conditioner, allowing the user to quickly establish a connection with a specific home appliance and improving the user experience.
[0061] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the embodiments disclosed herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure 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.
[0062] 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. A wearable device, comprising: The application relates to a wearable device, comprising: a middle frame assembly defining a mounting space; a remote control unit arranged in the mounting space; wherein the middle frame assembly has a signal channel, along a transmission direction of the remote control unit, the remote control signal emitted by the remote control unit can pass through the middle frame assembly via the signal channel and be transmitted to the outside of the mounting space.
2. The wearable device of claim 1, wherein, A through hole is arranged on the middle frame assembly, the through hole defines the signal channel.
3. The wearable device of claim 2, wherein, The middle frame assembly comprises: a first middle frame structure provided with a mounting portion penetrating the first middle frame structure; a first physical button arranged in the mounting portion, part of the structure of the first physical button is exposed to the outer surface of the first middle frame structure, and part of the structure of the first physical button extends into the mounting space via the mounting portion; wherein the signal channel is arranged in the first physical button.
4. The wearable device of claim 3, wherein, A first mounting hole is arranged in the center of the first physical button, the first mounting hole is provided with a first optical lens, and the first optical lens constitutes the signal channel.
5. The wearable device of claim 2, wherein, The middle frame assembly comprises a second middle frame structure, and the signal channel is arranged in the second middle frame structure.
6. The wearable device of claim 5, wherein, A second mounting hole is arranged on the second middle frame structure, the second mounting hole is provided with a second optical lens, and the second optical lens constitutes the signal channel.
7. The wearable device of claim 5 or 6, wherein, The middle frame assembly further comprises a second physical button, and the second physical button and the remote control unit are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the second middle frame structure.
8. The wearable device of claim 1 or 2, wherein, The wearable device is used for wearing on the wrist of a user, and in the wearing state, the transmission direction of the remote control unit is parallel or perpendicular to the extension direction of the wrist of the user.
9. The wearable device of claim 1, wherein, The remote control unit comprises: a coding chip electrically connected with a control portion of the wearable device, the coding chip is configured to receive a control signal of the control portion and convert the control signal into a coded signal; a light emitting piece electrically connected with the coding chip, the light emitting piece is used for emitting a specified remote control signal according to the coded signal.
10. The wearable device of claim 1 or 9, wherein, The wearable device further comprises a memory, and a database of the memory stores characteristic values of a plurality of household appliances of a user and control signals corresponding to each characteristic value.