Control assembly and wearable device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, and discloses a control assembly and wearable equipment, the control assembly comprises a first shell, a second shell and a first switch, and the second shell is arranged on the first shell and can slide relative to the first shell. The first switch is arranged on the first shell, and when the second shell slides from one position to another position, the first switch can be triggered, so that a control signal can be sent to the controlled equipment, and one-time control over the controlled equipment is completed. Therefore, when a user wears the wearable equipment, corresponding control functions such as page turning, menu scrolling, mode switching and volume control can be realized on the controlled equipment in a mode that the second shell slides relative to the first shell, so that the interaction feeling between the user and the wearable equipment is improved. In addition, the operation precision of the sliding mode is high, and the tactile feedback provided for the user is better.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, in particular to a control assembly and a wearable device. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the rapid development of wearable device technology, a control element is provided on the shell of a wearable device (for example, a smart ring), and a user can directly trigger the control element by using a body part (for example, a finger) to control the wearable device itself or other devices (hereinafter collectively referred to as a controlled device) to achieve the functional diversity of the wearable device and enhance the experience of the user when wearing the wearable device.

[0003] However, the functions of the control element on the wearable device are still few. For example, only one button is provided on the wearable device, and the user can realize one click operation on the current interface of the controlled device by pressing the button. Therefore, the operation of the user to control the controlled device by triggering the control element is single, and the interaction between the user and the wearable device is poor. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a control assembly and a wearable device for increasing the diversity of the control function of the wearable device to improve the feedback and interaction of the user when using the wearable device.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present application provides a control assembly, which comprises a first shell, a second shell and a first switch, the second shell is arranged on the first shell, and the second shell can slide relative to the first shell along a first direction; the first switch is arranged on the first shell; wherein when the second shell slides relative to the first shell along the first direction from a first position to a second position, the second shell can trigger the first switch to make the control assembly send a first control signal to a controlled device.

[0006] In this way, when the user wears the wearable device, the user can slide the second shell on the first shell by applying force to the second shell, thereby performing control operations such as page turning, menu scrolling, volume control and mode switching on the controlled device to increase the diversity of the control function of the wearable device. Moreover, the sliding of the second shell can directly provide obvious feedback to the user, so that the user can locate the position of the second shell by directly touching without needing to confirm the position of the second shell with eyes first, thereby improving the operation accuracy and experience of the user when using the wearable device to control the controlled device.

[0007] In addition, since the sliding action is mainly realized by the movement of the second shell, the control function diversity is increased without increasing the thickness of the first shell, so that the overall thickness of the smart ring is small, thereby improving the wearing comfort and aesthetics of the user. Moreover, the second shell can slide on the first shell, so that the second shell can be tightly attached to the first shell, and the surface shape of the second shell can be adapted to the surface shape of the first shell, thereby improving the smoothness of the sliding operation, and improving the lightness and aesthetics of the smart ring. Moreover, the sliding operation of the second shell can be in only the first direction, thereby simplifying the control logic to correspond to the complexity of the control circuit in the first shell, further improving the lightness of the first shell.

[0008] It should be noted that the above control assembly can be provided in a wearable device (for example, a smart ring), and other sensing assemblies or control assemblies can also be provided in the wearable device to realize more control functions of the wearable device on the controlled device. For example, the wearable device can also be provided with other remote control assemblies, and the user can use the other remote control assemblies to recognize gestures or mouse actions when wearing the wearable device, thereby realizing other control functions on the controlled device. In this way, the remote control actions such as gestures or mouse can be combined with the mechanical sliding operation to further improve the interaction diversity between the wearable device and the controlled device.

[0009] In this article, the controlled device can refer to the wearable device itself (for example, a smart ring), or to other electronic devices such as mobile phones, computers, or televisions.

[0010] For example, if the controlled device is another electronic device, the wearable device and the other electronic device can each be provided with a wireless module (such as a WiFi module, a Bluetooth module, etc.), and the control element can send control signals to the wireless module in the other electronic device in a wireless form (such as WiFi or Bluetooth) through the wireless module in the wearable device to trigger control of the other electronic device. Alternatively, the wearable device and the other electronic device can each be provided with an interface and be connected by wire through the interface, and accordingly, the control signals can be sent to the other electronic device in a wired form to trigger control of the other electronic device.

[0011] For another example, if the controlled device is the wearable device itself, the control element can directly control the wearable device through the control circuit in the wearable device.

[0012] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the wearable device can be a smart ring, and accordingly, the first shell can have a ring shape, and the first direction can be a circumferential direction of the first shell or the smart ring. The first shell can be configured to be worn on a finger of a user, and the second shell can be disposed on an outer circumferential wall of the first shell. It should be noted that in other embodiments, when the smart ring is replaced by other wearable devices, the first shell can have other shapes to be worn on different parts of the user's body, and the present application does not limit the shape of the first shell.

[0013] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the second shell can trigger the first switch to cause the control component to send the first control signal to the controlled device. For example, the user can wear the smart ring on the index finger of the hand, and use the thumb of the hand to pull the second shell upward to cause the second shell to slide from the first position to the second position, so that the control component sends the first control signal to the controlled device. The first control signal can be used to control the functions of switching pages upward, sliding pages upward, increasing volume, mode switching, etc. on the screen of the controlled device. It can be understood that when the user generates the action of pulling the second shell upward, the control function implemented on the screen of the controlled device can match the action of the user, thereby improving the intuitiveness, feedback and interaction of the user using the smart ring to control the controlled device.

[0014] In some other embodiments, the user can also pull the second shell downward to cause the second shell to slide from the first position to the second position, so that the control component sends the first control signal to the controlled device. Accordingly, the first control signal can also be used to control the functions of switching pages downward, sliding pages downward, reducing volume, mode switching, etc. on the screen of the controlled device.

[0015] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the control component further includes a second switch disposed on the first shell, and when the second shell slides from the first position to a third position relative to the first shell along the first direction, the second shell can trigger the second switch to cause the control component to send a second control signal to the controlled device, wherein along the first direction, the second position and the third position are respectively located on opposite sides of the first position.

[0016] In some embodiments of the first aspect described above, the second housing can trigger a second switch, causing the control component to send a second control signal to the controlled device. For example, this could include a user using their thumb to slide the second housing downwards from a first position to a third position, thereby causing the control component to send the second control signal to the controlled device. The second control signal can be used to control functions such as switching pages downwards, swiping pages downwards, reducing volume, and switching modes on the screen of the controlled device. It is understood that when the user slides the second housing downwards, the control functions implemented on the screen of the controlled device can match the user's action.

[0017] In other embodiments, the user can also slide the second housing upwards from the first position to the third position, thereby causing the control component to send a second control signal to the controlled device. Accordingly, the second control signal can also be used to control functions such as switching pages upwards, swiping pages upwards, increasing volume, and switching modes on the screen of the controlled device.

[0018] In some embodiments of the first aspect described above, the first housing and the second housing are stacked along the thickness direction of the first housing, which is perpendicular to the first direction; the control component further includes a third switch, which is disposed between the first housing and the second housing; wherein, when the second housing is in the first position and the second housing is subjected to pressure along the thickness direction, the second housing can trigger the third switch so that the control component sends a third control signal to the controlled device.

[0019] In some embodiments of the first aspect described above, the third control signal can be used to implement clicks on the screen of the controlled device to control functions such as selection or confirmation.

[0020] Thus, this application integrates sliding and pressing operations into a single wearable device, allowing users to control various functions of the device simply by operating the second housing. For example, users can control different functions of the device by sliding or pressing the second housing, thereby further enhancing the user experience and interaction with the wearable device.

[0021] It should be noted that this application does not impose any restrictions on the specific control functions implemented by the first control signal, the second control signal, and the third control signal on the controlled device. The first control signal, the second control signal, and the third control signal can also implement other control functions on the controlled device.

[0022] In this way, in addition to sliding the second shell, users can also press the second shell. That is, users can perform sliding or pressing operations on the wearable device, thereby further enriching the wearable device's control functions over the controlled device.

[0023] In some embodiments of the first aspect described above, the control component further includes an elastic structure, through which the second housing is connected to the first housing; wherein, during the process of the second housing sliding from the first position to the second position, the elastic structure can provide a first force to the second housing, the first force being used to drive the second housing to reset to the first position; and / or, during the process of the second housing sliding from the first position to the third position, the elastic structure can provide a second force to the second housing, the second force being used to drive the second housing to reset to the first position.

[0024] In this way, the second housing can automatically reset after the user moves it, reducing the need for manual reset and simplifying the operation, thus enhancing the user experience. Furthermore, the flexible structure provides tactile feedback, allowing the user to feel the movement and reset of the second housing during operation, increasing the intuitiveness and responsiveness of the interaction between the user and the wearable device.

[0025] In some embodiments of the first aspect described above, the elastic structure includes a first elastic member extending along a first direction, with both ends of the first elastic member connected to a first housing along the first direction, and a fourth position of the first elastic member connected to a second housing. The fourth position is located between the two ends of the first elastic member along the first direction. When the second housing is in the first position, the first elastic member is in a balanced state. Furthermore, during the process of the second housing sliding from the first position to the second position, the second housing causes the first elastic member to undergo a first elastic deformation through the fourth position, thereby providing a first force to the second housing. And / or, during the process of the second housing sliding from the first position to the third position, the second housing causes the first elastic member to undergo a second elastic deformation through the fourth position, thereby providing a second force to the second housing.

[0026] In some embodiments of the first aspect described above, the fourth position may be the middle part of the first elastic member along the first direction, or the fourth position may be any position between the two ends of the first elastic member along the first direction.

[0027] In some embodiments of the first aspect described above, the first elastic element may be a helical spring.

[0028] In some embodiments of the first aspect described above, the first housing includes a first groove, the first groove including a first groove wall and a second groove wall disposed opposite to each other along a first direction; the two ends of the first elastic member abut against the first groove wall and the second groove wall respectively, so that the two ends of the first elastic member are respectively connected to the first housing.

[0029] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the second housing is provided with two connecting posts on a surface thereof facing the first housing, and the first recess is provided with a notch on a side groove wall thereof close to the second housing in the thickness direction, the notch corresponding to the position of the connecting posts. In the process of mounting the second housing on the first housing, the connecting posts can be in interference fit with the first housing through the notch to be clamped in the first recess and connected with the first elastic member. For example, the process of mounting the second housing on the first housing can be as follows: the two connecting posts are clamped into the corresponding first recesses along the two notches of the first housing, and when the first elastic member is a coil spring, the connecting posts are located between two adjacent coils of the coil spring (or the connecting posts are inserted into the coils). After the connecting posts are clamped into the first recesses, the connecting posts can be in interference fit with the first recesses, that is, the connecting posts and the first recesses have a mutual abutting force, so that the connecting posts cannot fall out of the first recesses (or the connecting posts are buckled in the first recesses). Thus, the connecting posts can drive the first elastic member to elastically deform when the second housing slides, that is, the first housing and the second housing are elastically connected.

[0030] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the first elastic member can be a planar spring. The thickness of the planar spring is small. In some embodiments, the thickness of the planar spring is the same as or substantially the same as the thickness of the spring wire itself constituting the planar spring. Moreover, the length and width of the planar spring are both much greater than the thickness of the planar spring. For example, the ratio of the thickness to the length of the planar spring can be less than or equal to 0.2. For another example, the ratio of the thickness to the width of the planar spring can be less than or equal to 0.7.

[0031] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the ratio of the thickness to the length of the planar spring can be 0.2, 0.18, 0.15, 0.12, 0.1 or 0.05, etc. It should be noted that the ratio of the thickness to the length of the planar spring is not limited in the present application, and other ratios can also be selected by those skilled in the art according to needs.

[0032] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the ratio of the thickness to the width of the planar spring can be 0.7, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4 or 0.3, etc. It should be noted that the ratio of the thickness to the width of the planar spring is not limited in the present application, and other ratios can also be selected by those skilled in the art according to needs.

[0033] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the thickness of the planar spring can be less than or equal to 1 mm. For example, the thickness of the planar spring can be 1 mm, 0.8 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.5 mm or 0.4 mm, etc. It should be noted that the thickness of the planar spring is not limited in the present application, and other dimensions can also be selected by those skilled in the art according to needs.

[0034] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the number of planar springs is two, the two planar springs are stacked along a second direction, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction; and along the second direction, the two planar springs are respectively located on opposite sides of the first shell; the control assembly further comprises a first device provided on the first shell, the first device, the first switch and the second switch are all located between the two planar springs; the first switch, the first device and the second switch are sequentially arranged along the second direction, and the orthographic projection of the first device and the first switch on a first plane at least partially overlaps, the orthographic projection of the first device and the second switch on the first plane at least partially overlaps, and the first plane is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0035] Therefore, due to the small thickness of the planar spring, the first device has a larger accommodation space on both sides along the second direction. Thus, in the embodiment, the first device, the first switch and the second switch can be arranged between the two planar springs, thereby reducing the occupied space of the control assembly and improving the integration of the control assembly.

[0036] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the first shell and the second shell are stacked along a thickness direction of the first shell, the thickness direction of the first shell, the first direction and the second direction are all perpendicular to each other; the first device is a third switch, the third switch is arranged between the first shell and the second shell; and when the second shell is located at the first position and the second shell is subjected to a pressing force along the thickness direction, the second shell can trigger the third switch to make the control assembly send a third control signal to the controlled device.

[0037] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the fourth position of the first elastic member comprises a collar, the second shell comprises a connecting column, the connecting column is clamped in the collar to connect the second shell with the first elastic member.

[0038] Therefore, the connecting column can be directly clamped in the first elastic member, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the second shell and the first shell, further preventing the second shell from falling off the first shell, and improving the stability of the second shell during sliding. Moreover, since the second shell is elastically connected with the first shell, the user can be subjected to the resistance provided by the first elastic member during the sliding of the second shell relative to the first shell, which can provide the user with a better sliding feeling. Moreover, after the sliding of the second shell, the resistance can reset the second shell, thereby further increasing the feedback effect of the feeling provided to the user. In addition, since the collar can be formed of a spring wire, the collar also has elasticity. During the process that the second shell is subjected to the pressing force and moves downward to trigger the third switch, the connecting column can drive the collar to elastically deform, so that the collar provides resistance to the connecting column. That is, during the process that the user presses the second shell downward, the collar can provide the user with a pressing damping, and after triggering the third switch, the second shell is reset, thereby improving the pressing feeling of the user when pressing the second shell.

[0039] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the first shell and the second shell are stacked along a thickness direction of the first shell, the thickness direction being perpendicular to the first direction; one of the first shell and the second shell comprises the second groove, and the other comprises the first protrusion, the first protrusion being inserted into the second groove along the thickness direction; the elastic structure comprises a second elastic member, the second elastic member being arranged between a side wall of the second groove and a side wall of the first protrusion; when the second shell is in the first position, the second elastic member is in an equilibrium state; during the sliding of the second shell from the first position to the second position, the first protrusion drives the second elastic member to generate a third elastic deformation, so that the second elastic member provides the first force to the second shell; and / or during the sliding of the second shell from the first position to the third position, the first protrusion drives the second elastic member to generate a fourth elastic deformation, so that the second elastic member provides the second force to the second shell.

[0040] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the second elastic member is an elastic gel.

[0041] In this way, the elastic gel can provide the first force or the second force to the second shell, so as to drive the second shell to return to the first position after the second shell is slid to the second position or the third position. Moreover, the elastic gel can provide better tactile feedback to the user during the sliding or the returning of the second shell.

[0042] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the elastic gel is a waterproof adhesive film, the waterproof adhesive film comprising a U-shaped structure; during the sliding of the second shell from the first position to the second position, the distance between the two side walls of the U-shaped structure can change along the first direction to make the second elastic member generate the third elastic deformation; during the sliding of the second shell from the first position to the third position, the distance between the two side walls of the U-shaped structure can change along the first direction to make the second elastic member generate the fourth elastic deformation.

[0043] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the second elastic member is a ring-shaped structure surrounding the first protrusion.

[0044] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the elastic structure further comprises a sleeve, the sleeve being arranged on the outside of the first protrusion, and the second elastic member being arranged on the outside of the sleeve; the inner circumferential wall of the second elastic member is connected to the sleeve, and the outer circumferential wall of the second elastic member is connected to the side wall of the second groove.

[0045] In some embodiments of the first aspect, when the second housing is in the first position, the sleeve has a gap with the first switch and the second switch respectively, so that when the first switch or the second switch is triggered, the user can perceive a sliding stroke to obtain a tactile feedback provided by the first switch or the second switch. Moreover, the first switch or the second switch can be prevented from being triggered by mistake when the third switch is triggered, so that the accuracy of operation is improved.

[0046] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the first housing comprises a second groove, the second housing comprises a first protrusion, and the second groove comprises a third groove wall and a fourth groove wall oppositely arranged along a first direction; the first switch is a press switch arranged on the third groove wall, and the second switch is a press switch arranged on the fourth groove wall; when the second housing slides to the second position, the first protrusion can apply a pressing force to the first switch to trigger the first switch; when the second housing slides to the third position, the first protrusion can apply a pressing force to the second switch to trigger the second switch.

[0047] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the control assembly further comprises a third switch arranged on a bottom wall of the second groove; when the second housing is in the first position and the second housing is subjected to a pressing force along the thickness direction, the second housing can drive the sleeve to displace towards the bottom wall of the second groove to trigger the third switch through the sleeve; the control assembly further comprises a limiting structure for limiting the displacement of the sleeve towards the bottom of the second groove during the sliding of the second housing relative to the first housing.

[0048] In this way, the sleeve can be prevented from applying a pressing force to the third switch during the sliding of the second housing, so that the third switch is not triggered by mistake, and the control accuracy of the control assembly is further improved.

[0049] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the second groove comprises a fifth groove wall and a sixth groove wall oppositely arranged along a second direction, and the second direction, the first direction and the thickness direction are perpendicular to each other; the limiting structure comprises a first limiting portion arranged on the fifth groove wall and a second limiting portion arranged on the sixth groove wall, and further comprises a second protrusion and a third protrusion arranged on opposite sides of the sleeve along the second direction; the first limiting portion and the second protrusion are oppositely arranged along the thickness direction, and the first limiting portion is closer to the bottom wall of the second groove than the second protrusion; the second limiting portion and the third protrusion are oppositely arranged along the thickness direction, and the second limiting portion is closer to the bottom wall of the second groove than the third protrusion; the first limiting portion is used to limit the displacement of the second protrusion towards the bottom of the second groove, and the second limiting portion is used to limit the displacement of the third protrusion towards the bottom of the second groove, so as to limit the displacement of the sleeve towards the bottom of the second groove.

[0050] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the first switch is a first Hall element, the second switch is a second Hall element, and the second housing is provided with a magnet; when the second housing is slid to the second position, the distance between the magnet and the first Hall element is less than a first value, so as to trigger the first Hall element; when the second housing is slid to the third position, the distance between the magnet and the second Hall element is less than a second value, so as to trigger the second Hall element.

[0051] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the first switch and the second switch are arranged at intervals along the first direction; the magnet comprises a first magnet and a second magnet; when the second housing is slid to the second position, the first magnet triggers the first Hall element; when the second housing is slid to the third position, the second magnet triggers the second Hall element.

[0052] In this way, when the distance between the first magnet and the first Hall element is less than the first value, the first magnet can cause the magnetic field intensity at the position of the first Hall element to change, so that the first Hall element can detect the change in the magnetic field intensity and output a corresponding electrical signal. The second magnet triggers the second Hall element in the same way, which will not be described here again. That is, the recognition of the sliding operation can be realized through the first Hall element and the second Hall element.

[0053] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the first housing comprises a third recess with an opening facing the second housing, and the first switch, the second switch and the third switch are arranged in the third recess; and along the first direction, the second switch and the third switch are respectively located on opposite sides of the first switch.

[0054] In the second aspect, the application provides a wearable device, which comprises the control assembly described in the first aspect.

[0055] In some embodiments of the second aspect, the wearable device is a smart ring, and the first direction is the circumferential direction of the smart ring.

[0056] In the third aspect, the application provides a control method, which can comprise: receiving a first operation for triggering a first switch, the first operation being an operation of sliding a second housing relative to a first housing along a first direction from a first position to a second position; and in response to the first switch being triggered, sending a first control signal to a controlled device.

[0057] In some embodiments of the third aspect, after receiving the first control signal, the controlled device can implement a control function corresponding to the first control signal on the controlled device, such as page turning, menu scrolling, mode switching or volume adjustment.

[0058] In some embodiments of the third aspect, the control method can further include: receiving a second operation for triggering the second switch, the second operation being an operation of sliding the second housing along the first direction relative to the first housing from the first position to a third position. In response to the second switch being triggered, sending a second control signal to the controlled device.

[0059] In some embodiments of the third aspect, the controlled device can implement a control function corresponding to the second control signal on the controlled device after receiving the second control signal, such as page turning, menu scrolling, mode switching, or adjusting volume, etc.

[0060] In some embodiments of the third aspect, the control method can further include: receiving a third operation for triggering the third switch, the third operation being an operation of pressing the second housing along the thickness direction when the second housing is at the first position. In response to the third switch being triggered, sending a third control signal to the controlled device.

[0061] In some embodiments of the third aspect, the controlled device can implement a function corresponding to the third operation on the current page after receiving the third control signal, such as a click, confirmation, etc.

[0062] The advantages of the second aspect and the third aspect can be referred to the related descriptions in various embodiments of the first aspect, which will not be repeated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0063] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced as follows.

[0064] Figure 1 A scenario diagram of an application of an intelligent ring in some embodiments of the present application is shown;

[0065] Figure 2A A first three-dimensional structure diagram of the intelligent ring in some embodiments of the present application is shown;

[0066] Figure 2B A second three-dimensional structure diagram of the intelligent ring in some embodiments of the present application is shown;

[0067] Figure 2C A third three-dimensional structure diagram of the intelligent ring in some embodiments of the present application is shown;

[0068] Figure 2D A fourth three-dimensional structure diagram of the intelligent ring in some embodiments of the present application is shown;

[0069] Figure 3A A scenario diagram of another application of an intelligent ring in some embodiments of the present application is shown;

[0070] Figure 3B An application scenario diagram of a smart ring in some embodiments of the present application is shown;

[0071] Figure 4 A fifth perspective structural schematic diagram of a smart ring in some embodiments of the present application is shown;

[0072] Figure 5 A first perspective structural schematic diagram of a second shell of a smart ring in some embodiments of the present application is shown;

[0073] Figure 6 A first perspective structural schematic diagram of a first shell of a smart ring in some embodiments of the present application is shown;

[0074] Figure 7 A first top-view structural schematic diagram of a first shell of a smart ring in some embodiments of the present application is shown;

[0075] Figure 8 A second perspective structural schematic diagram of a first shell of a smart ring in some embodiments of the present application is shown;

[0076] Figure 9 A first cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a smart ring in some embodiments of the present application is shown;

[0077] Figure 10 A second cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a smart ring in some embodiments of the present application is shown;

[0078] Figure 11 A second perspective structural schematic diagram of a second shell of a smart ring in some embodiments of the present application is shown;

[0079] Figure 12 A third perspective structural schematic diagram of a first shell of a smart ring in some embodiments of the present application is shown;

[0080] Figure 13 A second top-view structural schematic diagram of a first shell of a smart ring in some embodiments of the present application is shown;

[0081] Figure 14 A fourth perspective structural schematic diagram of a first shell of a smart ring in some embodiments of the present application is shown;

[0082] Figure 15A A third cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a smart ring in some embodiments of the present application is shown;

[0083] Figure 15B A cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a planar spring in some embodiments of the present application is shown;

[0084] Figure 16A fourth cross-sectional structural diagram of the smart ring in some embodiments of this application is shown;

[0085] Figure 17 A fifth cross-sectional structural diagram of the smart ring in some embodiments of this application is shown;

[0086] Figure 18 A sixth three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a smart ring in some embodiments of this application is shown;

[0087] Figure 19 A third perspective structure diagram of the second housing of the smart ring in some embodiments of this application is shown;

[0088] Figure 20 A fifth perspective structural diagram of the first housing of the smart ring in some embodiments of this application is shown;

[0089] Figure 21 A sixth perspective structural diagram of the first housing of the smart ring in some embodiments of this application is shown;

[0090] Figure 22 A sixth cross-sectional structural diagram of the smart ring in some embodiments of this application is shown;

[0091] Figure 23A A seventh cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the smart ring in some embodiments of this application is shown;

[0092] Figure 23B Some embodiments of this application are shown. Figure 23A Schematic diagram of the cross-section of the middle part of the structure;

[0093] Figure 24 A seventh perspective structural diagram of the first housing of the smart ring in some embodiments of this application is shown;

[0094] Figure 25 This paper shows an eighth cross-sectional structural diagram of a smart ring in some embodiments of this application;

[0095] Figure 26 A ninth cross-sectional structural diagram of the smart ring in some embodiments of this application is shown;

[0096] Figure 27 A flowchart illustrating a control method in some embodiments of this application is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0097] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0098] This application provides a control component that can be applied to wearable devices. Specifically, the wearable device includes, but is not limited to, wearable health monitoring devices (e.g., ECG vests, smart monitoring vests, etc.), smart backpacks, watches, bracelets, headphones, smart rings, and smart glasses, etc., all of which have a control component. For ease of description, the following uses a smart ring as an example to illustrate the technical solution of this application.

[0099] In the illustrations in this article, direction C can be the circumferential direction (circumferential) or length direction of the smart ring and its components; direction R can be the thickness direction or radius direction (radial) of the smart ring and its components; and direction T can be the width direction of the smart ring and its components. Directions C, R, and T can be perpendicular to each other.

[0100] It should be noted that the directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," and "above" used in this document refer to exemplary orientations shown in the accompanying drawings corresponding to the embodiments, and do not indicate or imply that the components referred to must have a specific orientation. These terms can vary accordingly based on actual use and should not be construed as limiting this application. Furthermore, it is understood that when the viewing angle of the accompanying drawings changes (e.g., the drawings are rotated at any angle for reference), the directional terms also change accordingly.

[0101] It is understood that the perpendicularity in this application is not absolute perpendicularity. Approximate perpendicularity due to processing and assembly errors (e.g., an angle of 89° between two structural features) is also within the scope of mutual perpendicularity in this application. Similarly, the parallelism in this application is not absolute parallelism. Approximate parallelism due to processing and assembly errors (e.g., an angle of 1° between two structural features) is also within the scope of mutual parallelism in this application. The limitations of mutual parallelism and mutual perpendicularity will not be repeated below.

[0102] The following combination Figure 1 This describes one application scenario for wearable devices, specifically, a smart ring 1'.

[0103] refer to Figure 1 The smart ring 1' can be worn on the hand 100 of a user (or wearer), for example, on the user's index finger. The smart ring 1' may include a main housing 11' and a control element 12' located on the main housing 11'. The main housing 11' is used to wear on the user's finger, and the control element 12' is used to control the controlled device.

[0104] Specifically, the main housing 11' is provided with a control circuit electrically connected with the control element 12', and the control circuit and the control element 12' jointly constitute a control assembly of the smart ring 1'. The user can operate the control element 12' with other fingers (for example, the thumb), so as to trigger the control of the controlled device through the control circuit.

[0105] The following specifically describes four exemplary structures of the control assembly in the smart ring 1'. Figures 2A-2D The following specifically describes four exemplary structures of the control assembly in the smart ring 1'.

[0106] Figure 2A A perspective structural schematic diagram of another smart ring 1' is shown.

[0107] With reference to Figure 2A The smart ring 1' is a key type ring, wherein the smart ring 1' includes a main housing 11' and a control element 12' located on the main housing, and the control element 12' is a key. Specifically, the user can press the control element 12', so as to trigger the control of the controlled device through the control circuit in the main housing 11', for example, to realize a click operation on the current interface of the controlled device.

[0108] However, the control mode of the key is relatively single, and only the controlled device can be controlled through pressing, so that the control function of the smart ring 1' on the controlled device is limited, and the experience and interaction of the user using the smart ring 1' are low.

[0109] Figure 2B A perspective structural schematic diagram of another smart ring 1' is shown.

[0110] With reference to Figure 2B The smart ring 1' is a touch type ring, wherein the smart ring 1' includes a main housing 11' and a control element 12' located on the main housing, and the control element 12' is a touch panel. Specifically, the user can realize short pressing, long pressing and other touch actions on the touch panel, so as to trigger the control of the controlled device through the control circuit in the main housing 11'.

[0111] However, since the volume of the smart ring 1' is usually small, the area of the touch panel is also small, and the touch accuracy of the user is poor. Moreover, the surface of the touch panel and the outer surface of the main housing 11' are on the same plane, and the touch feeling is not obvious, so the user needs to confirm the position of the touch panel with eyes before performing the touch operation, thereby causing the experience of the user using the smart ring 1' to be poor.

[0112] Figure 2C A perspective structural schematic diagram of another smart ring 1' is shown.

[0113] With reference to Figure 2CThe smart ring 1' is a joystick-type ring, comprising a main housing 11' and a control element 12' located on the main housing. The control element 12' is a joystick, and the main housing 11' contains a control circuit connected to the control element 12'. Specifically, the user can push the control element 12' in different directions, thereby triggering control of the controlled device through the control circuit. For example, the direction of cursor movement on the current interface of the controlled device can be controlled according to the direction the user pushes the control element 12', thus realizing the interaction function between the user and the controlled device through the smart ring 1'.

[0114] However, it can be seen that the joystick is relatively large, and because the user can push the joystick in multiple directions, the mechanical movement path of the joystick is complex, which in turn makes the control circuit inside the main housing 11' more complex. This requires more space to accommodate the control circuit, and the volume of the main housing 11' must be increased accordingly. Thus, Figure 2C The smart ring 1' is relatively large, resulting in poor portability and aesthetics. Furthermore, its complex control circuitry increases manufacturing costs and repair complexity.

[0115] Figure 2D A three-dimensional structural diagram of another smart ring 1' is shown.

[0116] refer to Figure 2D The smart ring 1' is a rotating ring, comprising a main housing 11' (or inner ring) and a control element 12' (or outer ring). The control element 12' is fitted onto the main housing 11' and can rotate relative to it. Specifically, when wearing the smart ring 1', the user can rotate the control element 12', thereby triggering control of the controlled device through the control circuit within the main housing 11'. For example, the user can rotate the control element 12' to cause the controlled device to perform operations such as page turning, thus enabling interaction between the user and the controlled device through the smart ring 1'.

[0117] However, the arrangement of the main housing 11' and the control element 12' increases the thickness (dimension in the R direction) of the smart ring 1', making the smart ring 1' more bulky, thus affecting the wearing comfort of the smart ring 1'.

[0118] Based on the above problems, the control assembly provided in the application comprises a first shell, a second shell and a first switch. The first shell can be a main shell of a wearable device and is used to be worn on a user. The second shell is arranged on the first shell and can slide relative to the first shell. The first switch is arranged on the first shell and can be triggered when the second shell slides from one position to another position, so that a control signal can be sent to a controlled device to complete one control of the controlled device. Therefore, when the user wears the wearable device, the user can make the second shell slide on the first shell by applying force to the second shell, so as to perform control operations such as page turning, menu scrolling, volume control and mode switching on the controlled device, thereby increasing the diversity of control functions of the wearable device. In addition, the sliding of the second shell can directly provide obvious feedback to the user, so that the user can not need to confirm the position of the second shell with eyes first, thereby improving the operation accuracy and experience of the user when using the wearable device to control the controlled device.

[0119] In addition, since the sliding action is mainly realized by the movement of the second shell, the thickness of the first shell can be increased while the thickness of the first shell is not increased, so that the overall thickness (the size in the R direction) of the smart ring 1' is small, thereby improving the wearing comfort and aesthetics of the user. In addition, the second shell can slide on the first shell along the circumference of the first shell, so that the sliding direction and track can be more convenient, the control process in the control assembly can be simplified, the control circuit in the first shell can be simplified, and the thinness of the first shell is further improved.

[0120] The following will be described in combination with Figures 3A-3B An application scenario of the wearable device in the embodiment of the application is introduced, wherein the wearable device is a smart ring.

[0121] Figure 3A And Figure 3B The application scenarios of two smart rings 1 are respectively shown.

[0122] Reference Figure 3A And Figure 3B The smart ring 1 comprises a control assembly 10, the control assembly 10 comprises a shell 11 (an example of the first shell) and a shell 12 (an example of the second shell), the shell 12 is arranged on the shell 11 and is arranged in a stacked manner in the R direction. The shell 12 can slide relative to the shell 11 along the circumference of the shell 11 (that is, the C direction in the following, as an example of the first direction).

[0123] The shell 11 is annular in structure and can be used to be sleeved on a finger of a user, and the shell 12 is arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the shell 11. It should be noted that in another embodiment, when the smart ring 1 is replaced by other wearable devices, the shell 11 can have other shapes to be worn on different parts of the body of the user, and correspondingly, the length direction, the thickness direction and the width direction can be adaptively changed according to the shape of the shell 11. The present application does not make any limitation on the shape of the shell 11.

[0124] The smart ring 1 further comprises a first switch arranged on the shell 11. When the shell 12 is slid along the circumferential direction of the shell 11 from the first position Al to the second position A2 relative to the shell 11, the shell 12 can trigger the first switch to make the control assembly 10 send a first control signal to the controlled device.

[0125] For example, the user can wear the smart ring 1 on the index finger of the hand 100 and use the thumb of the hand 100 to pull the shell 12 upward to make the shell 12 slide from the first position Al to the second position A2 to make the control assembly 10 send a first control signal to the controlled device. The first control signal can be used to control the functions of switching the page upward, sliding the page upward, increasing the volume, mode switching, etc. on the screen of the controlled device. It can be understood that when the user generates the action of pulling the shell 12 upward, the control functions implemented on the screen of the controlled device can be matched with the action of the user, thereby being able to improve the intuitiveness, feedback and interaction of the user using the smart ring 1 to control the controlled device.

[0126] In some embodiments, the control assembly 10 can further comprise a second switch, and when the shell 12 is slid along the circumferential direction of the shell 11 from the first position Al to the third position A3 relative to the shell 11, the shell 12 can trigger the second switch to make the control assembly 10 send a second control signal to the controlled device. In the C direction, the second position A2 and the third position A3 are respectively located on the opposite sides of the first position Al.

[0127] For example, the user can wear the smart ring 1 on the index finger of the hand 100 and use the thumb of the hand 100 to pull the shell 12 downward to make the shell 12 slide from the first position Al to the third position A3 to make the control assembly 10 send a second control signal to the controlled device. As above, the second control signal can be used to control the functions of switching the page downward, sliding the page downward, decreasing the volume, mode switching, etc. on the screen of the controlled device. At this time, the control functions implemented on the screen of the controlled device can also be matched with the action of the user to improve the experience of the user.

[0128] Continuing to refer to Figure 3A , Figure 3BSince the shell 12 can slide along the circumference of the shell 11, the shell 12 can be tightly attached to the outer circumferential wall of the shell 11, and the surface curvature of the shell 12 can be adapted to the curvature of the outer circumferential wall, so as to improve the smoothness of the sliding operation. Compared with the smart ring 1' in Figure 2C , the shell 12 can also improve the thinness and aesthetics of the smart ring 1 by matching the shape of the shell 12 with the shell 11. Moreover, the sliding operation of the shell 12 can be only along the circumference of the shell 11, and the sliding direction and trajectory are more simple, so as to simplify the control logic in the control assembly 10 to correspond to the simplified control circuit in the shell 11, and further improve the thinness of the shell 11.

[0129] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the outer circumferential wall (or outer surface) of the shell 11 can also have other shapes, such as a flat surface or a curved surface, etc. Accordingly, the shell 12 can be tightly attached to the outer circumferential wall (or outer surface) of the shell 11 and adapted to the shape of the outer circumferential wall (or outer surface), so as to improve the thinness and aesthetics of the smart ring 1.

[0130] Continuing to refer to Figure 3A , Figure 3B Since the sliding action is mainly realized by the movement of the shell 12 on the shell 11, and the shell 12 is arranged on part of the outer circumferential wall of the shell 11, compared with the smart ring 1' in Figure 2D , the thickness of the shell 11 worn on the user's finger is smaller, so as to reduce the bulkiness of the smart ring 1 and improve the wearing comfort and aesthetics of the user.

[0131] In some other embodiments, the first position A1 and the third position A3 can be interchanged, that is, when the user dials down the shell 12, the shell 12 can also be slid from the first position A1 to the second position A2, and accordingly, the first control signal can be used to control the functions such as switching down the page, sliding down the page, reducing the volume, mode switching, etc. on the screen of the controlled device. Conversely, when the user dials up the shell 12, the shell 12 can also be slid from the first position A1 to the third position A3, and accordingly, the second control signal can be used to control the functions such as switching up the page, sliding up the page, increasing the volume, mode switching, etc. on the screen of the controlled device.

[0132] In some embodiments, the shell 12 and the shell 11 can be connected by an elastic structure. When the shell 12 is at the first position A1, it is in a balanced state, and when the shell 12 is slid to the second position A2 or the third position A3, the elastic structure can exert an opposite force (or resistance) on the shell 12 to the sliding direction of the shell 12, so as to reset the shell 12 to the first position A1. Therefore, after the user dials the shell 12, the shell 12 can be automatically reset, so as to further improve the user experience.

[0133] In some embodiments, the control component 10 may further include a third switch. When the housing 12 is in the first position A1 and the housing 12 is subjected to pressing pressure along the R direction (the thickness direction of the first housing), the housing 12 can trigger the third switch, thereby causing the control component 10 to send a third control signal to the controlled device. Therefore, the user can perform sliding or pressing operations on the smart ring 1, thereby further enriching the control functions of the smart ring 1 on the controlled device.

[0134] For example, a third control signal can be used to implement clicks on the screen of the controlled device, thereby controlling functions such as selection or confirmation. Figure 2D Compared to the smart ring 1' in the previous application, this application integrates sliding and pressing operations into a single smart ring 1, allowing users to control various functions of the controlled device simply by operating the housing 12. For example, by sliding the housing 12, users can perform functions such as page turning on the controlled device, and by pressing the housing 12, they can perform functions such as clicking or confirming on the controlled device. Therefore, the smart ring 1 can realize multiple control functions of the controlled device, thereby further enhancing the interactive experience between the user and the smart ring 1.

[0135] It should be noted that this application does not impose any restrictions on the specific control functions implemented by the first control signal, the second control signal, and the third control signal on the controlled device. The first control signal, the second control signal, and the third control signal can also implement other control functions on the controlled device.

[0136] In this article, the controlled device may refer to the wearable device itself (e.g., smart ring 1') or other electronic devices besides the wearable device, such as mobile phones, computers or televisions.

[0137] For example, if the controlled device is another electronic device, both the wearable device and the other electronic device can be equipped with a wireless module (such as a WiFi module, Bluetooth module, etc.). The control element can wirelessly transmit control signals to the wireless module of the other electronic device via the wireless module in the wearable device (e.g., WiFi or Bluetooth) to trigger control of the other electronic device. Alternatively, both the wearable device and the other electronic device can be equipped with an interface and connected via a wired connection. Accordingly, control signals can be transmitted to the other electronic device via a wired connection to trigger control of the other electronic device.

[0138] For example, if the controlled device is the wearable device itself, the control element can directly control the wearable device through the control circuit inside the wearable device.

[0139] The following example, using the triggering of the first switch, illustrates an exemplary process by which the control component sends a control signal to the controlled device.

[0140] In some embodiments, the controlled device can be an electronic device other than the wearable device itself. Both the control component 10 and the other electronic device may have wireless modules. The process of the control component 10 sending a first control signal to the controlled device may include: after the first switch is triggered, the first switch generates a first control signal, and the control component 10 sends the first control signal wirelessly (e.g., via WiFi or Bluetooth) to the wireless module within the other electronic device to trigger control of the other electronic device. Alternatively, the wearable device and the other electronic device may be wired together, and accordingly, the control component 10 sends the first control signal to the other electronic device via a wired connection to trigger control of the other electronic device.

[0141] In some other embodiments, the controlled device may also be the wearable device itself. The process of the control component 10 sending a first control signal to the controlled device may include: after the first switch is triggered, the first switch can generate a first control signal and send the first control signal to the controller of the wearable device (e.g., a microcontroller unit (MCU)). The controller within the wearable device can perform control of the wearable device in response to the received first control signal.

[0142] The process by which the second and third switches send control signals to the controlled device after being triggered can be referred to the process by which the first switch sends control signals to the controlled device after being triggered, and will not be repeated here.

[0143] The following is combined Figures 4-10 right Figure 3A The first exemplary structure of the smart ring 1 is introduced.

[0144] Figure 4 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a smart ring 1 is shown.

[0145] refer to Figure 4 The smart ring 1 includes a control component 10, which includes a housing 11 and a housing 12. The structures of the housing 11 and the housing 12 can be referred to the above. Figure 3A and Figure 3B The relevant content will not be repeated here.

[0146] The surface of housing 12 facing away from housing 11 (also referred to as the exterior surface of housing 12) may be provided with control markings to guide the user in sliding operations on housing 12. (Continue to refer to...) Figure 4The control markings may include control markings 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d, which are arranged sequentially along direction C (as an example of the first direction). Control markings 12a and 12c are arrow markings, control marking 12b is a sliding marking, and control markings 12a, 12b, and 12c indicate that the housing 12 can slide. Control marking 12d is a pressing marking, allowing the user to press the housing 12 at the position of control marking 12d to perform a pressing operation.

[0147] It should be noted that other control markings may also be provided on the housing 12, and this application does not impose any restrictions on the number or shape of the control markings.

[0148] The following is combined Figure 5 right Figure 4 An exemplary structure of the middle shell 12 is described.

[0149] Figure 5 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a housing 12 is shown.

[0150] refer to Figure 5 and combined Figure 4 The housing 12 has two connecting posts 1202, a boss 1203, a magnet 1204 (as an example of a first magnet), a magnet 1205 (as an example of a second magnet), and two sliding grooves 1206 on its surface facing the housing 11. The two connecting posts 1202 are spaced apart along the T direction (as an example of a second direction). The boss 1203 is located between the two connecting posts 1202 and includes two notches spaced apart along the C direction. The magnets 1204 and 1205 are respectively disposed in the two notches. The two sliding grooves 1206 are provided at both ends of the housing 12 along the T direction and extend along the C direction.

[0151] Before introducing the specific functions of each part in the shell 12, let's first combine... Figures 6-8 right Figure 4 An exemplary structure of the middle shell 11 is described.

[0152] Figure 6 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the housing 11 is shown. Figure 7 It shows Figure 6 A top view of the structure of the middle shell 11.

[0153] refer to Figures 6-7The shell 11 is provided with two grooves 1102 (as an example of a first groove), two elastic members 1103 (or first elastic members, as an example of an elastic structure), a groove 1104 (as an example of a third groove), a press switch 1105 (as an example of a third switch), a hall element 1106 (or a first hall element, as an example of a first switch), a hall element 1107 (or a second hall element, as an example of a second switch), a glue 1110, two protruding buckles 1111, a circuit board 1112, a glue 1113 (refer to Figure 9 ), a choke inductance 1114, and a choke inductance 1115.

[0154] The two grooves 1102 are located at the two ends of the shell 11 along the T direction, and the openings of the two grooves 1102 face away from each other and are respectively directed to the two ends of the T direction. The two grooves 1102 are respectively provided with an elastic member 1103 extending along the C direction. The groove 1102 includes a groove wall 1102a (as an example of a first groove wall) and a groove wall 1102b (as an example of a second groove wall) oppositely arranged along the C direction, and the two ends of the elastic member 1103 are respectively abutted on the groove wall 1102a and the groove wall 1102b, so that the two ends of the elastic member 1103 are respectively connected with the shell 11.

[0155] The groove 1104 is located between the two grooves 1102 and has an opening directed to the shell 12. The glue 1113, the circuit board 1112, and the press switch 1105 are sequentially stacked on the bottom wall of the groove 1104 along the R direction, and the glue 1113 is located between the circuit board 1112 and the bottom wall of the groove 1104. The circuit board 1112 is also provided on a side groove wall of the groove 1104 along the T direction and extends to the inside of the shell 11. The hall element 1106 and the hall element 1107 are arranged on the circuit board 1112 of the bottom wall of the groove 1104 and are respectively located on the two sides of the press switch 1105 along the C direction. The choke inductance 1114 and the choke inductance 1115 are arranged on the circuit board 1112 of the bottom wall of the groove 1104 and are respectively located on the two sides of the press switch 1105 along the C direction, wherein the choke inductance 1114 and the hall element 1106 are arranged on the same side of the press switch 1105, and the choke inductance 1115 and the hall element 1107 are arranged on the same side of the press switch 1105. The two protruding buckles 1111 are respectively located at the two ends of the shell 11 along the T direction.

[0156] Figure 8 Another perspective structural schematic diagram of a shell 11 is shown.

[0157] In some embodiments, with reference Figure 8 , compared with Figure 6 , Figure 8The housing 11 also includes a pressing part 1108 and a colloid 1109. The pressing part 1108 is located on the side of the push-button switch 1105 away from the bottom wall of the groove 1104 along the R direction, the colloid 1109 covers the opening of the groove 1104, and the colloid 1110 is located between the colloid 1109 and the groove wall of the groove 1104.

[0158] It should be noted that, Figure 8 Other structures and Figure 6 They are the same, so they can be referenced. Figure 6 The relevant content will not be repeated here.

[0159] The following is for reference Figures 6-8 and combined Figures 9-10 The connection relationship between housing 11 and housing 12 is illustrated by way of example.

[0160] Figure 9 and Figure 10 The diagram shows cross-sectional structural schematics of two smart rings 1. Figure 9 Specifically Figure 4 MM cross-section diagram, Figure 10 Specifically Figure 4 NN cross-section diagram.

[0161] refer to Figures 6-8 and combined Figures 9-10 In housing 11, a notch 1102' is provided on the groove wall of the groove 1102 along the R direction near housing 12. The notch 1102' corresponds to the position of the connecting post 1202. During the installation of housing 12 onto housing 11, the connecting post 1202 can be interference-fitted with housing 11 through the notch 1102' to be engaged in the groove 1102 and connected to the elastic element 1103 to achieve an elastic connection between housing 12 and housing 11. For example, the specific action of installing housing 12 onto housing 11 can be: the connecting posts 1202 on both sides of housing 12 along the T direction are respectively engaged into the corresponding grooves 1102 along the notch 1102' of housing 11 along the T direction. Furthermore, the elastic element 1103 can be a spring, such as a coil spring. (Continue to refer to...) Figures 9-10When the elastic member 1103 is a coil spring, the connecting column 1202 is located between two adjacent coils of the elastic member 1103 (or the connecting column 1202 is pin-connected to the coils). After the connecting column 1202 is clamped into the groove 1102, the connecting column 1202 and the groove 1102 can be in interference fit, that is, the connecting column 1202 and the groove 1102 have an abutting force of interaction, so that the connecting column 1202 cannot fall off from the groove 1102 (or the connecting column 1202 is invertedly buckled in the groove 1102). Thus, the connecting column 1202 can be clamped into the groove 1102 and pin-connected to the coils at the same time, so as to enable the connecting column 1202 to drive the elastic member 1103 to be elastically deformed when the shell 12 slides, that is, the shell 12 is elastically connected to the shell 11.

[0162] In some embodiments, the connecting column 1202 can be a buckle or other clamping structure. In the present embodiment, the connecting column 1202 can be a sheet-shaped buckle. It should be noted that the shape of the connecting column 1202 is not limited in the present application, and those skilled in the art can set the shape of the connecting column 1202 according to the needs, so that the connecting column 1202 is clamped with the groove 1102.

[0163] In some embodiments, continuing to refer to Figures 6-8 , the notch 1102' is located in the middle of the groove 1102 along the C direction, and accordingly, the connecting column 1202 can be connected to the elastic member 1103 in the middle of the elastic member 1103 along the C direction (as an example of the fourth position).

[0164] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the notch 1102' can also be located at other positions of the groove 1102 along the C direction, and accordingly, the connecting column 1202 can be connected to the elastic member 1103 at any position between the two ends of the elastic member 1103 along the C direction (as some other examples of the fourth position).

[0165] When the connecting column 1202 is clamped in the groove 1102, the shell 12 is located at the first position A1, and the elastic member 1103 is in a balanced state. When the user slides the shell 12 to one side along the C direction, the shell 12 slides from the first position A1 to the second position A2. The shell 12 drives the elastic member 1103 to generate a first elastic deformation through the connection position (for example, the middle part of the elastic member 1103) of the elastic member 1103 and the connecting column 1202, so that the elastic member 1103 provides a first action force to the shell 12, and the first action force is used to drive the shell 12 to reset to the first position A1. It can be understood that the direction of the first action force is opposite to the sliding direction of the shell 12. When the user slides the shell 12 to the other side along the C direction, the shell 12 slides from the first position A1 to the third position A3. The shell 12 drives the elastic member 1103 to generate a second elastic deformation through the connection position (for example, the middle part of the elastic member 1103) of the elastic member 1103 and the connecting column 1202, so that the elastic member 1103 provides a second action force to the shell 12, and the second action force is used to drive the shell 12 to reset to the first position A1. It can be understood that the direction of the second action force is opposite to the sliding direction of the shell 12.

[0166] Therefore, after the user slides the shell 12, the shell 12 can automatically reset, thereby reducing the case that the user needs to manually reset the shell 12, reducing the complexity of the operation, and further improving the experience of the user. In addition, the setting of the elastic member 1103 can provide a kind of tactile feedback, so that the user can feel the movement and reset of the shell 12 during the operation, and the intuitiveness and feedback degree of the interaction between the user and the smart ring 1 are increased.

[0167] It can be understood that when the connection position of the elastic member 1103 and the connecting column 1202 is located in the middle part of the elastic member 1103, the distance between the first position A1 and the second position A2, and the distance between the first position A1 and the third position A3 are equal, and at this time, the user has the same feeling when sliding the shell 12 to both sides of the C direction. When the connection position of the elastic member 1103 and the connecting column 1202 is not located in the middle part of the elastic member 1103, but other positions, the distance between the first position A1 and the second position A2, and the distance between the first position A1 and the third position A3 are different, and at this time, the user has different feelings when sliding the shell 12 to both sides of the C direction. Therefore, those skilled in the art can change the distance of the user sliding the shell 12 to both sides of the C direction by changing the connection position of the elastic member 1103 and the connecting column 1202, and further change the feeling of sliding.

[0168] Continuing to refer to Figures 6-8 , the elastic member 1103 can be a spiral spring. It can be understood that in the spiral spring, the cross section perpendicular to the length direction of the spiral spring can be annular. Wherein, the length direction of the spiral spring is parallel to the C direction.

[0169] In some embodiments, the thickness of the helical spring (i.e., the dimension in the T direction) can be 1.5 to 2 mm. For example, the thickness of the helical spring can be 1.5 mm, 1.6 mm, 1.8 mm, or 2 mm, etc. It should be noted that this application does not impose any limitations on the thickness of the helical spring, and those skilled in the art can select appropriate dimensions as needed.

[0170] Continue to refer to Figures 6-8 and combined Figures 9-10 Magnet 1204 and Hall element 1106 are correspondingly arranged, and magnet 1205 and Hall element 1107 are correspondingly arranged. Specifically, when the housing 12 slides to the second position A2, the distance between magnet 1204 and Hall element 1106 is less than a first value, so that magnet 1204 can trigger Hall element 1106; when the housing 12 slides to the third position A3, the distance between magnet 1205 and Hall element 1107 is less than a second value, so that magnet 1205 can trigger Hall element 1107.

[0171] In this configuration, magnet 1204 triggers Hall element 1106 because when the distance between magnet 1204 and Hall element 1106 is less than a first value, magnet 1204 causes a change in the magnetic field strength at the location of Hall element 1106, allowing Hall element 1106 to detect the change and output a corresponding electrical signal. The same principle applies to magnet 1205 triggering Hall element 1107, which will not be elaborated further. In other words, sliding operations can be identified using Hall elements 1106 and 1107.

[0172] Continue to refer to Figures 6-8 and combined Figures 9-10 The circuit board 1112 is equipped with a control circuit. The control circuit is used to send a first control signal to the controlled device when the Hall element 1106 is triggered, a second control signal to the controlled device when the Hall element 1107 is triggered, and a third control signal to the controlled device when the push-button switch 1105 is triggered. In this embodiment, the controlled device is an electronic device other than the smart ring 1, such as a mobile phone. In other embodiments, the controlled device may also be the smart ring 1 itself.

[0173] Continue to refer to Figures 6-8 and combined Figures 9-10 The adhesive 1113 can be double-sided adhesive, and it is used to attach the circuit board 1112 into the groove 1104. It should be noted that this application does not impose specific limitations on the material of the adhesive 1113.

[0174] Continue to refer to Figures 6-8 and combined Figures 9-10The choke inductance 1114 and the choke inductance 1115 can respectively reduce electromagnetic interference of the Hall element 1106 and the Hall element 1107 on the circuit board 1112, thereby improving the control accuracy and reliability of the control circuit in the circuit board 1112.

[0175] With reference to Figures 6-8 and in combination with Figures 9-10 The shell 11, the press switch 1105, the pressing portion 1108, the boss 1203, and the control mark 12d are sequentially stacked along the R direction, that is, the press switch 1105 is located between the shell 11 and the shell 12. Therefore, the user can trigger the press switch 1105 by applying a pressing force to the control mark 12d, so as to sequentially pass through the boss 1203 and the pressing portion 1108, and send the third control signal to the controlled device through the control assembly 10.

[0176] In some embodiments, the press switch 1105 can be a dome key module, which can provide better tactile feedback to realize the pressing operation of the user on the smart ring 1.

[0177] In other embodiments, the press switch 1105 can not be provided on the smart ring 1, and correspondingly, the pressing portion 1108, the boss 1203, and the control mark 12d can not be provided on the smart ring 1. It can be understood that in this case, the user can realize the sliding operation of the shell 12 relative to the shell 11 on the smart ring 1, so as to send the first control signal or the second control signal to the controlled device, without realizing the pressing operation, that is, without sending the third control signal to the controlled device.

[0178] With reference to Figure 6 and in combination with Figure 7 The gel 1109 can be a waterproof gel, for example, the gel 1109 can be a soft gel film prepared by a liquid injection molding (LIM) process. The gel 1109 can also be made of other waterproof materials. The gel 1109 is used to waterproof the electronic devices (such as the press switch 1105, the Hall element 1106, the Hall element 1107, and the circuit board 1112, etc.) in the groove 1104, to avoid liquid entering the groove 1104 to cause short circuit or other failures of the control circuit.

[0179] In some embodiments, the gel 1109 and the pressing portion 1108 can be integrally formed. The gel 1109 can be sleeved on the pressing portion 1108. It can be understood that in Figures 6-8 the corresponding top view ( Figures 9-10 ) of the perspective structure shown in FIG. 12B, the gel 1109 can be arranged around the pressing portion 1108.

[0180] Specifically, the colloid 1109 can be made of soft colloid, and the pressing part 1108 can be made of hard colloid, so as to apply pressing pressure to the push-button switch 1105.

[0181] The adhesive 1110 can be double-sided tape, and it is used to adhere the adhesive 1109 to the groove wall of the groove 1104. It should be noted that this application does not impose specific limitations on the material of the adhesive 1110.

[0182] Continue to refer to Figures 9-10 and combined Figures 4-8 The two protruding buckles 1111 are located in the two sliding grooves 1206 respectively. For example, the protruding buckles 1111 can be locked in the sliding grooves 1206. During the sliding process of the housing 12 relative to the housing 11, the protruding buckles 1111 can slide within the sliding grooves 1206 to improve the connection stability between the housing 12 and the housing 11 and the smoothness of the sliding operation.

[0183] In some embodiments, the shell 11 may be made of shape memory alloy or other elastic material, or it may be made of other materials (e.g., metal, plastic, etc.). It should be noted that this application does not limit the material of the shell 11, and those skilled in the art can choose a suitable material as needed.

[0184] Figures 4-8 Other structures and Figures 4-10 The structure is the same as that in [the text], so it can be referred to [the text]. Figures 11-17 The relevant content will not be repeated here.

[0185] In conclusion, Figure 3A In the smart ring 1 shown, the user can send a first control signal, a second control signal, and a third control signal to the controlled device by flicking the housing 12 along both sides in the C direction or by applying pressure to the housing 12 (i.e., the user taps the housing 12). As mentioned earlier, the first control signal, the second control signal, and the third control signal can realize different control functions on the controlled device, such as page turning, volume adjustment, mode switching, confirmation selection, etc. Therefore, the smart ring 1 can increase the control functions of the controlled device and realize the diversification of control functions. Furthermore, the user's flicking of the housing 12 can obtain better tactile feedback, thereby improving the accuracy of operation. In addition, since the housing 12 is set on the housing 11, that is, the housing 12 protrudes from the outer peripheral wall of the housing 11, the user can accurately touch the housing 12 without visual observation, thereby realizing blind operation of the smart ring 1 and improving the user experience.

[0186] It should be noted that the smart ring 1 described above can also be equipped with other sensing or control components to enable the smart ring 1 to control the controlled device in more ways. For example, the smart ring 1 can also be equipped with a remote control component, allowing the user to set up the controlled device through gestures or air mouse movements while wearing the smart ring 1. In this way, the remote control function can be combined with the aforementioned swipe and tap operations, enhancing the diversity of interactions between the smart ring 1 and the controlled device.

[0187] The following is combined Figures 4-10 right Figures 11-17 A second exemplary structure of the smart ring 1 is described.

[0188] Among them, with Figures 11-17 Compared to the aforementioned smart ring 1, Figure 4 The main difference in the smart ring 1 is that the elastic element 1103 is replaced with an elastic element 1116 (another example of the first elastic element) with a smaller thickness (dimension along the T direction), and the Hall elements 1106 and 1107 are arranged on both sides of the push-button switch 1105 along the T direction. Thus, the Hall elements 1106 and 1107 do not need to be arranged on both sides of the push-button switch 1105 along the C direction, thereby reducing the dimension of the groove 1104 along the C direction and improving the integration of the control component 10.

[0189] It should be noted that, Figure 4 The three-dimensional structure of the smart ring 1 and Figure 11 The structure shown is the same, that is, the smart ring 1 includes a housing 11 and a housing 12 disposed on the housing 11. Control markings 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d are provided on the surface of the housing 12 facing away from the housing 11. The specific content of the control markings can be referred to the above. Figure 11 The relevant content in the corresponding embodiments will not be repeated here.

[0190] The following is combined Figure 11 Another exemplary structure of housing 12 is described.

[0191] Figure 5 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a housing 12 is shown.

[0192] refer to Figure 11 The housing 12 is provided with two connecting posts 1202, magnets 1204 and 1205, and two sliding grooves 1206.

[0193] Among them, with Figure 11 Compared to shell 12, Figure 5The housing 12 differs in that magnets 1204 (as another example of a first magnet) and magnets 1205 (as another example of a second magnet) are spaced apart along the T direction, and correspondingly, bosses 1203 are omitted. Figures 12-14 Other structures in the shell 12 can be referenced. Figure 12 The details regarding the casing 12 are not elaborated here.

[0194] The following is combined Figure 13 Another exemplary structure of housing 11 is described.

[0195] Figure 12 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a housing 11 is shown. Figures 12-13 It shows Figure 16 A top view of the structure of the middle shell 11.

[0196] refer to Figures 6-8 The housing 11 is provided with two grooves 1102 (as an example of a first groove), two elastic elements 1116 (or first elastic elements, as another example of an elastic structure), a groove 1104 (as an example of a third groove), a push-button switch 1105 (as an example of a third switch, an example of a first device), a Hall element 1106 (or first Hall element, as an example of a first switch), a Hall element 1107 (or second Hall element, as an example of a second switch), a colloid 1110, two protruding buckles 1111, a circuit board 1112, and a colloid 1113 (see reference). Figures 12-14 ), choke inductor 1114 and choke inductor 1115.

[0197] Among them, with Figure 14 Compared to shell 11, Figure 14 The housing 11 differs in that the elastic element 1116 is a planar spring with a retaining ring, and the Hall elements 1106 and 1107 are spaced apart along the T direction and simultaneously spaced apart along the C direction. Specifically, the Hall elements 1106 and 1107 are located on opposite sides of the push-button switch along the T direction and on opposite sides along the C direction; that is, the Hall elements 1106 and 1107 are located diagonally opposite to each other on the push-button switch 1105.

[0198] Figure 12 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of another type of housing 11 is shown.

[0199] In some embodiments, reference Figure 14 ,and Figure 14 compared to, Figure 12The housing 11 also includes a pressing part 1108 and an adhesive 1109. The pressing part 1108 and the adhesive 1109 cover the opening of the groove 1104, and the adhesive 1110 is located between the adhesive 1109 and the groove wall of the groove 1104.

[0200] It should be noted that, Figure 12 Other structures and Figures 15A-17 They are the same, so they can be referenced. Figure 15A The relevant content will not be repeated here.

[0201] The following is combined Figure 4 The specific structure of housing 11 and another exemplary structure of the connection relationship between housing 11 and housing 12 are described.

[0202] Figures 12-14 A cross-sectional view of a smart ring 1 is shown, specifically... Figure 15A Cross-sectional view of PP.

[0203] refer to Figure 15B and combined Figure 15B Two elastic members 1116 extending along the C direction are respectively provided in the two grooves 1102. The groove 1102 includes groove walls 1102a (as an example of the first groove wall) and groove wall 1102b (as an example of the second groove wall) arranged opposite to each other along the C direction. The two ends of the elastic member 1116 abut against the groove wall 1102a and the groove wall 1102b respectively, so that the two ends of the elastic member 1116 are respectively connected to the housing 11.

[0204] It can be seen that the elastic element 1116 is a planar spring, meaning that the thickness of the elastic element 1116 (i.e., the dimension along the T direction) is relatively small. In some embodiments, the thickness of the planar spring is the same as or substantially the same as the thickness of the spring wire constituting the planar spring itself. Furthermore, the length (i.e., the dimension along the C direction) and width (i.e., the dimension along the R direction) of the elastic element 1116 are both much greater than the thickness of the elastic element 1116. For example, the ratio of the thickness to the length of the elastic element 1116 can be less than or equal to 0.2. As another example, the ratio of the thickness to the width of the elastic element 1116 can be less than or equal to 0.7.

[0205] Figures 6-8 A side view of the elastic element 1116 is shown, viewed along the length direction (i.e., direction C) of the elastic element 1116. (Reference) Figures 12-14In this side view, the elastic element 1116 is approximately elongated. The length L1 of this elongated shape is also the width of the elastic element 1116, which extends along the R direction. The width L2 of this elongated shape is also the thickness of the elastic element 1116, which extends along the T direction. It can be seen that the length L1 of the elongated shape is much greater than the width L2; that is, the width of the elastic element 1116 is much greater than its thickness.

[0206] Thus, because the thickness of the elastic element 1116 is relatively small, compared to Figures 6-8 The groove 1104 in the housing 11 has a constant dimension along the T direction. Figure 15A The groove 1104 in the groove can be larger along the T direction, meaning that the push-button switch 1105 has a larger accommodating space on both sides along the T direction on the bottom wall of the groove 1104. Therefore, in this embodiment, the push-button switch 1105, Hall element 1106, and Hall element 1107 can be disposed between the two elastic members 1116, and the orthographic projections of the push-button switch 1105 and Hall element 1106 on a plane perpendicular to the T direction (as the first plane) at least partially overlap, and the orthographic projections of the push-button switch 1105 and Hall element 1107 on a plane perpendicular to the T direction at least partially overlap. Figure 15A Compared to the housing 11 shown, Hall elements 1106 and 1107 may not be located on either side of the push-button switch 1105 along the C direction. In other words, compared to the elastic element 1103, using the elastic element 1116 can reduce the size of the groove 1104 along the C direction, thereby reducing the space occupied by the groove 1104 in the housing 11, and thus improving the integration of the control component 10.

[0207] In some embodiments, the ratio of the thickness to the length of the elastic element 1116 can be 0.2, 0.18, 0.15, 0.12, 0.1, or 0.05, etc. It should be noted that this application does not limit the ratio of the thickness to the length of the elastic element 1116, and those skilled in the art can choose other ratios as needed.

[0208] In some embodiments, the ratio of the thickness to the width of the elastic element 1116 can be 0.7, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4, or 0.3, etc. It should be noted that this application does not limit the ratio of the thickness to the width of the elastic element 1116, and those skilled in the art can choose other ratios as needed.

[0209] In some embodiments, continue to refer to Figure 15ASpecifically, the thickness of the elastic element 1116 can be less than or equal to 1 mm. For example, the thickness of the elastic element 1116 can be 1 mm, 0.8 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.5 mm, or 0.4 mm, etc. It should be noted that this application does not limit the thickness of the elastic element 1116, and those skilled in the art can choose other dimensions as needed.

[0210] In some embodiments, continue to refer to Figure 15A Specifically, the length of the elastic element 1116 can be greater than or equal to 5 mm. For example, the length of the elastic element 1116 can range from 5 to 7 mm. For instance, the length of the elastic element 1116 can be 5 mm, 5.5 mm, 6 mm, 6.5 mm, or 7 mm, etc. It should be noted that this application does not limit the length of the elastic element 1116, and those skilled in the art can choose other dimensions as needed.

[0211] In some embodiments, continue to refer to Figure 6 Specifically, the width of the elastic element 1116 can be greater than or equal to 1.5 mm. For example, the width of the elastic element 1116 can be 1.5 mm, 1.6 mm, 1.8 mm, or 2 mm, etc. It should be noted that this application does not limit the width of the elastic element 1116, and those skilled in the art can choose other dimensions as needed.

[0212] In some embodiments, continue to refer to Figure 15A The elastic element 1116 has a retaining ring 1116a at its center along the C direction (as an example of the fourth position), wherein the retaining ring 1116a may be formed of spring wire constituting a planar spring.

[0213] In the housing 11, a notch 1102' is provided on the side wall of the groove 1102 along the R direction near the housing 12. The notch 1102' corresponds to the position of the connecting post 1202. The connecting post 1202 can be inserted into the groove 1102 through the notch 1102' and simultaneously into the retaining ring 1116a to achieve an elastic connection between the housing 12 and the housing 11. For example, the specific action of installing the housing 12 onto the housing 11 can be as follows: the connecting posts 1202 on both sides of the housing 12 along the T direction are respectively inserted into the corresponding grooves 1102 along the notch 1102' of the housing 11 along the T direction and simultaneously into the retaining ring 1116a. After the connecting post 1202 is inserted into the groove 1102, it can be interference-fitted with the groove 1102, that is, there is an interactive abutting force between the connecting post 1202 and the groove 1102, so that the connecting post 1202 will not fall out of the groove 1102 (or the connecting post 1202 is upside down in the groove 1102). Therefore, the connecting post 1202 can be inserted into the groove 1102 and simultaneously into the retaining ring 1116a to connect with the elastic member 1116, thus achieving an elastic connection between the housing 12 and the housing 11.

[0214] In this way, the connecting post 1202 can be directly engaged in the elastic element 1116, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the housing 12 and the housing 11, preventing the housing 12 from falling off the housing 11, and improving the stability of the housing 12 during sliding. Furthermore, due to the elastic connection between the housing 12 and the housing 11, the user experiences resistance from the elastic element 1116 when sliding the housing 12 relative to the housing 11, providing a better sliding feel. After the housing 12 slides, this resistance allows it to return to its original position, further enhancing the tactile feedback provided to the user.

[0215] When the connecting post 1202 is engaged within the retaining ring 1116a, and Figures 11-14 Similar to the elastic element 1103 shown, when the housing 12 slides along the C direction, the elastic element 1116 can generate elastic deformation along the C direction, thereby providing resistance to the housing 12 so that the housing 12 can return to the first position A1 after sliding, and can improve the user's feedback when sliding the housing 12. In addition, compared with the elastic element 1103, since the retaining ring 1116a can be formed by spring wire, the retaining ring 1116a also has elasticity. During the process of the housing 12 being pressed and moving downward to trigger the push-button switch 1105, the connecting post 1202 can drive the retaining ring 1116a to generate elastic deformation, so that the retaining ring 1116a provides resistance to the connecting post 1202. That is, during the process of the user pressing down on the housing 12, the retaining ring 1116a can provide pressing damping for the user, and after triggering the push-button switch 1105, it drives the housing 12 to return to its original position, thereby improving the user's pressing feel when pressing the housing 12.

[0216] In some embodiments, the connecting post 1202 can be a snap-fit ​​or other snap-fit ​​structure. In this embodiment, the connecting post 1202 can be a columnar snap-fit ​​to mate with the shape of the retaining ring 1116a. It should be noted that this application does not impose any limitations on the shape of the connecting post 1202. Those skilled in the art can set the shape of the connecting post 1202 as needed so that the connecting post 1202 snaps into the groove 1102.

[0217] In some embodiments, continue to refer to Figures 4-10 The notch 1102' is located in the middle of the groove 1102 along the C direction. It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the retaining ring 1116a and the notch 1102' can also be located at other positions of the groove 1102 along the C direction, and correspondingly, the connecting post 1202 can be connected to any position between the two ends of the elastic member 1116 along the C direction (as some other examples of the fourth position).

[0218] In some embodiments, continue to refer to Figures 4-10, the magnet 1204 and the Hall element 1106 are correspondingly arranged, and the magnet 1205 and the Hall element 1107 are correspondingly arranged. The triggering principle of the Hall element 1106 and the Hall element 1107 is the same as that of the above-mentioned Figures 12-14 related embodiments, and the above-mentioned Figures 6-8 embodiments can be referred to, and details are not described herein.

[0219] It should be noted that Figures 6-8 other structures of the shell 11 in Figure 16 are the same as those of the shell 11 in Figure 17 , and the above-mentioned related contents can be referred to, and details are not described herein.

[0220] Figure 16 and Figure 4 two cross-sectional structure diagrams of the smart ring 1 are shown, Figure 17 specifically Figure 4 the M-M cross-sectional view in Figure 16 specifically Figure 17 the N-N cross-sectional view in

[0221] Referring to Figures 9-10 and Figures 16-17 , compared with the smart ring 1 of Figure 16 , the difference of the smart ring 1 in Figure 17 also includes that the thickness (i.e. the size along the R direction) of the pressing part 1108 is increased to be directly connected with the shell 12, so that the boss 1203 is not arranged in the shell 12. That is, when the shell 12 is in the first position A1, the user can directly trigger the press switch 1105 through the pressing part 1108 after applying a pressing force to the shell 12.

[0222] Referring to Figures 9-10 and Figures 16-17 , compared with the smart ring 1 of Figures 15A-17 , the difference of the smart ring 1 in Figures 11-14 also includes that the gel 1109 is sleeved on the pressing part 1108 and penetrates through the pressing part 1108 along the C direction and the T direction, so as to improve the connection strength between the gel 1109 and the pressing part 1108. In some embodiments, the thickness of the gel 1109 in the pressing part 1108 can be greater than the thickness of the gel 1109 outside the pressing part 1108, so as to increase the support force of the pressing part 1108 to the gel 1109.

[0223] Figures 11-14 other structures in Figures 11-17 are the same as those in Figures 18-23B , and the above-mentioned related contents can be referred to, and details are not described herein.

[0224] In summary, in Figure 3AAs shown in the smart ring 1, due to the elastic member 1116, the occupied space of the control assembly 10 can be further reduced, and the shell 12 can be directly clamped with the elastic member 1116, thereby improving the connection stability of the shell 11 and the shell 12 and the stability of the shell 12 in the sliding process, to further increase the experience of the user.

[0225] The following will be described in combination with Figures 4-10 The Figures 18-23B The third exemplary structure of the smart ring 1 will be introduced.

[0226] Among them, compared with the Figure 18 The smart ring 1, Figure 18 The main difference between the smart ring 1 is that the elastic member 1103 is cancelled, the convex part 1207 (as an example of the first convex part) is added on the shell 12, and the adhesive 1109 (as an example of the second elastic member) includes a U-shaped structure to form an elastic structure. In addition, the Hall element 1106, the Hall element 1107, the magnet 1204 and the magnet 1205 are cancelled, and the press switch 1118 (as another example of the first switch) and the press switch 1119 (as another example of the second switch) are arranged on the groove wall of the groove 1104 to serve as the trigger switch of the sliding operation. In this way, the tactile feedback effect of the user when sliding the shell 12 can be further improved.

[0227] Figure 3A A three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of a smart ring 1 is shown.

[0228] Reference Figure 3B The smart ring 1 includes a control assembly 10, and the control assembly 10 includes a shell 11 and a shell 12. The structure of the shell 11 and the shell 12 can refer to the above Figure 4 And Figure 18 The related content in the above, which will not be repeated here.

[0229] Compared with the Figure 18 The smart ring 1 in Figure 3A The difference between the smart ring 1 in is that the control mark on the surface of the shell 12 away from the shell 11 (which can also be called the appearance surface of the shell 12) is different. Referring to Figure 3B The control mark 12e is arranged on the surface of the shell 12 away from the shell 11. Among them, the control mark 12e can be a long strip structure protruding from the shell 12 and extending along the T direction, so that the user can dial the control mark 12e on both sides of the C direction, so that the control assembly 10 sends the first control signal or the second control signal to the controlled device. The user can also press the control mark 12e to make the control assembly 10 send the third control signal to the controlled device.

[0230] It should be noted that other control markings may also be provided on the housing 12, and this application does not impose any limitations on the number or shape of the control markings. Furthermore, the specific contents of the first control signal, the second control signal, and the third control signal are the same as those described above. Figure 4 , Figure 3A and Figure 3B The content is the same as above, so please refer to the above. Figure 4 , Figure 19 and Figure 18 The relevant embodiments are not described in detail here.

[0231] The following is combined Figure 19 right Figure 19 An exemplary structure of the middle shell 12 is described.

[0232] Figure 18 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a housing 12 is shown.

[0233] refer to Figures 20-23B and combined Figure 18 The housing 12 has a protrusion 1207 and two grooves 1206 on its surface facing the housing 11. The two grooves 1206 are located at both ends of the housing 12 along the T direction and extend along the C direction. The protrusion 1207 is located between the two grooves 1206.

[0234] Before introducing the specific functions of each part in the shell 12, let's first combine... Figure 20 right Figure 20 An exemplary structure of the middle shell 11 is described.

[0235] Figure 20 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a housing 11 is shown.

[0236] refer to Figure 19 The housing 11 is provided with a groove 1104 (as an example of a second groove), a push-button switch 1105 (as an example of a third switch), a colloid 1110, four protrusions 1111, a circuit board 1112, a push-button switch 1118, and a push-button switch 1119.

[0237] The opening of the groove 1104 faces the housing 12. The groove 1104 includes a bottom wall 1104a, a groove wall 1104b (as an example of a third groove wall) and a groove wall 1104c (as an example of a fourth groove wall) arranged opposite each other along the C direction. A push-button switch 1105 is located on the bottom wall 1104a of the groove 1104, a push-button switch 1118 is located on the groove wall 1104b, and a push-button switch 1119 is located on the groove wall 1104c.

[0238] refer to Figure 21 and combined Figure 21Two protruding buckles 1111 are located on one side of the housing 11 along the T direction and spaced apart along the C direction, and are located in the same slide groove 1206. Two other protruding buckles 1111 are located on the other side of the housing 11 along the T direction and spaced apart along the C direction, and are located in another slide groove 1206. The protruding buckles 1111 can be engaged in the slide groove 1206. During the sliding process of the housing 12 relative to the housing 11, the protruding buckles 1111 can slide within the slide groove 1206 to improve the connection stability between the housing 12 and the housing 11 and the smoothness of the sliding operation.

[0239] Figure 19 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of another type of housing 11 is shown.

[0240] refer to Figure 20 and combined Figure 21 ,and Figure 21 compared to, Figure 20 The housing 11 also includes a sleeve 1117 and a colloid 1109. Among them, Figures 22-23B Other structures and Figures 18-21 The same applies, so I won't repeat it here.

[0241] In this configuration, the sleeve 1117 is fitted onto the outer side of the protrusion 1207, and the colloid 1109 is fitted onto the outer side of the sleeve 1117. The colloid 1109 is disposed between the sidewall of the groove 1104 and the sidewall of the protrusion 1207. For example, the colloid 1109 can be an annular structure surrounding the protrusion 1207, and the inner peripheral wall of the colloid 1109 can be connected to the sleeve 1117, while the outer peripheral wall of the colloid 1109 can be connected to the sidewall of the groove 1104.

[0242] To facilitate understanding, the following will be combined with... Figure 22 right Figure 18 The positional relationship between the protrusion 1207, the sleeve 1117, and the colloid 1109 will be further explained.

[0243] Figure 23A A cross-sectional structural diagram of the smart ring 1 is shown, specifically... Figure 18 Cross-sectional view of MM. Figure 23B A cross-sectional structural diagram of another smart ring 1 is shown, specifically... Figure 23A NN cross-section diagram. Figure 22 Cross-sectional views of the protrusion 1207, sleeve 1117, and colloid 1109 are shown, specifically... Figure 23A Cross-sectional view of DD.

[0244] refer to Figure 23B and Figure 22 In this embodiment, the sleeve 1117 is fitted onto the outside of the protrusion 1207, and the colloid 1109 is fitted onto the outside of the sleeve 1117. That is, on a cross section perpendicular to the R direction (e.g.,Figure 23A As shown in the cross section), the sleeve 1117 is located outside the convex part 1207, and the gel 1109 is located outside the sleeve 1117. In this way, during the sliding of the shell 12, the convex part 1207 can drive the sleeve 1117 to move, and drive the gel 1109 to elastically deform, so as to make the sleeve 1117 trigger the press switch 1118 or the press switch 1119, and make the gel 1109 drive the shell 12 to reset.

[0245] With reference to the foregoing Figures 20-23A and Figures 20-23A , the gel 1109 includes a U-shaped structure, the opening of the U-shaped structure faces the bottom wall of the groove 1104, and the two side walls of the U-shaped structure have a gap therebetween. When the shell 12 is located at the first position A1, the gel 1109 is in an equilibrium state. During the sliding of the shell 12 from the first position A1 to the second position A2, the convex part 1207 drives the gel 1109 to move, so that the gap between the two side walls of the U-shaped structure in the gel 1109 can produce a first change in the C direction, that is, the gel 1109 can creep in the C direction. Specifically, in the U-shaped structure on the side close to the second position A2 from the first position A1, the gap between the two side walls decreases in the C direction, while in the U-shaped structure on the opposite side, the gap between the two side walls increases in the C direction. That is, the gel 1109 produces a third elastic deformation, so that the gel 1109 provides a first action force to the shell 12. The first action force can drive the shell 12 to reset to the first position A1.

[0246] During the sliding of the shell 12 from the first position A1 to the third position A3, the convex part 1207 drives the gel 1109 to move, so that the gap between the two side walls of the U-shaped structure in the gel 1109 can produce a second change in the C direction, that is, the gel 1109 can creep in the C direction. Specifically, in the U-shaped structure on the side close to the third position A3 from the first position A1, the gap between the two side walls decreases in the C direction, while in the U-shaped structure on the opposite side, the gap between the two side walls increases in the C direction. That is, the gel 1109 produces a fourth elastic deformation, so that the gel 1109 provides a second action force to the shell 12. The second action force can drive the shell 12 to reset to the first position A1.

[0247] With reference to the foregoing Figure 23A In some embodiments, the gel 1109 can be an elastic gel, for example, the gel 1109 can be a waterproof adhesive film. Moreover, the gel 1109 and the sleeve 1117 together form an elastic structure, and the elastic gel can provide the first action force or the second action force to the shell 12, so as to drive the shell 12 to reset to the first position A1 after the shell 12 is slid to the second position A2 or the third position A3. Moreover, the elastic gel can provide better tactile feedback to the user during the sliding or resetting of the shell 12.

[0248] In some embodiments, the colloid 1109 and the sleeve 1117 can be integrally formed by an integral forming process. For example, the colloid 1109 and the sleeve 1117 can be integrally formed by an injection molding process.

[0249] With continued reference to Figure 23A When the housing 12 is slid to the second position A2, the convex portion 1207 can apply a pressing force to the push switch 1118 via the sleeve 1117 to trigger the push switch 1118. When the housing 12 is slid to the third position A3, the convex portion 1207 can apply a pressing force to the push switch 1119 via the sleeve 1117 to trigger the push switch 1119.

[0250] In some embodiments, when the housing 12 is located at the first position A1 and the housing 12 is subjected to a pressing force in the R direction, the convex portion 1207 on the housing 12 can drive the sleeve 1117 to displace towards the bottom wall of the groove 1104 to trigger the push switch 1105 via the sleeve 1117.

[0251] With continued reference to Figures 18-23A It can be seen that, when the housing 12 is located at the first position A1, the sleeve 1117 has a gap with the push switch 1118 and the push switch 1119, respectively, so that the user can perceive a sliding stroke when triggering the push switch 1118 or 1119, i.e., the gap can enable the user to perceive a touch feedback provided by the push switch. In addition, it can also prevent the push switch 1118 or 1119 from being triggered by mistake when the push switch 1105 is triggered, thereby improving the accuracy of the operation.

[0252] With continued reference to Figures 4-10 The groove wall 1104b and the groove wall 1104c are connected to the bottom wall 1104a at an obtuse angle, i.e., the groove wall 1104b and the groove wall 1104c are inclined side walls, thereby facilitating the triggering of the push switch 1118 or 1119.

[0253] In some embodiments, the sleeve 1117 can be made of a hard material, such as a hard gel, to facilitate the sleeve 1117 to apply a pressing force when triggering the press switch 1105, the press switch 1118 or the press switch 1119. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the press switch 1105, the press switch 1118 and the press switch 1119 can be replaced by other types of switches, such as inductive switches, and the other types of switches can be triggered in other ways, such as by detecting the change in relative distance between the sleeve 1117, instead of being triggered by the sleeve 1117 applying a pressing force. Thus, the sleeve 1117 can be made of a hard material or a soft material, such as a soft gel. It should be noted that the present application does not limit the specific material of the sleeve 1117, and a person skilled in the art can select a suitable material according to the needs.

[0254] In some other embodiments, the press switch 1105 can not be provided on the smart ring 1. It can be understood that in this case, the user can achieve the sliding operation of the shell 12 relative to the shell 11 on the smart ring 1, thereby sending the first control signal or the second control signal to the controlled device, without achieving the pressing operation, i.e., without sending the third control signal to the controlled device.

[0255] In some other embodiments, a groove can be provided on the shell 12, and a protrusion (not shown) can be provided on the shell 11, and the protrusion provided on the shell 11 is inserted into the groove provided on the shell 12, to achieve another connection manner of the shell 12 and the shell 11.

[0256] It should be noted that, Figures 4-10 the other structures in Figures 18-23A are the same as those in Figures 24-26 , and the above related embodiments can be referred to, and will not be described here.

[0257] Figure 3A In summary, in the smart ring 1 shown in , the first switch and the second switch are replaced by the press switch, which can further improve the tactile feedback of the smart ring 1 to the user during the sliding process of the shell 12, to improve the accuracy of the operation and the experience of the user.

[0258] Figures 18-23A The fourth exemplary structure of the smart ring 1 in Figures 24-26 will be introduced below.

[0259] Compared with the smart ring 1 described in Figures 18-23A , the main difference between the smart ring 1 in Figure 24 is that in Figures 25-26Based on the smart ring 1, two protrusions 1121 are added to the sleeve 1117, and a limiting structure is added to the groove wall of the groove 1104 accordingly. The limiting structure limits the sleeve 1117. This prevents the housing 12 from accidentally touching the push-button switch 1105 when sliding along the C direction, thereby further improving the control accuracy of the control component 10.

[0260] Figure 25 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a housing 11 is shown. Figure 18 Schematic diagrams of two cross-sectional structures of the two types of shells 11 are shown respectively. Figure 23A Specifically Figure 18 Cross-sectional view in the MM direction. Figures 24-26 Specifically Figure 18 Cross-sectional view in the PP direction.

[0261] It should be noted that, Figure 4 The three-dimensional structure of the smart ring 1 and Figure 18 The structure shown or ​ The structures shown are the same. ​ For example, the smart ring 1 includes a housing 11 and a housing 12 disposed on the housing 11. A control mark 12e is provided on the surface of the housing 12 facing away from the housing 11. The specific content of the control mark 12e can be referred to the above. Figure 18 The relevant details in the corresponding embodiments will not be repeated here. Furthermore, Figures 24-26 The specific structure of the middle shell 12 and Figure 19 The specific structure of the inner shell 12 is the same; therefore, the shell 12 can be referred to... Figure 19 The relevant embodiments are not described in detail here.

[0262] refer to Figures 24-26 The housing 11 includes a groove 1104 (as an example of a second groove), a push-button switch 1105 (as an example of a third switch), a colloid 1109, a colloid 1110, four protruding buckles 1111, a circuit board 1112, a sleeve 1117, a push-button switch 1118, and a push-button switch 1119. The above structure is similar to... Figures 20-23A The structure is the same as above, and can be referred to as above. Figures 20-23A The relevant embodiments are not described in detail here.

[0263] Continue to refer to Figures 24-26The groove 1104 further includes a groove wall 1104d (as an example of a fifth groove wall) and a groove wall 1104e (as an example of a sixth groove wall) oppositely arranged along the T direction, and the groove wall 1104d and the groove wall 1104e are respectively provided with a limiting part 1120, and the two limiting parts 1120 together constitute a limiting structure. The sleeve 1117 is respectively provided with a protrusion 1121 on opposite sides along the T direction, one of the protrusions 1121 (as an example of a second protrusion) is oppositely arranged along the R direction with the limiting part 1120 (as an example of a first limiting part) on the groove wall 1104d, and the limiting part 1120 on the groove wall 1104d is located on the side of the protrusion 1121 close to the bottom wall of the groove 1104, for limiting the movement of the protrusion 1121. The other protrusion 1121 (as an example of a third protrusion) is oppositely arranged along the R direction with the limiting part 1120 (as an example of a second limiting part) on the groove wall 1104e, and the limiting part 1120 on the groove wall 1104e is located on the side of the protrusion 1121 close to the bottom wall of the groove 1104, for limiting the movement of the protrusion 1121.

[0264] As described above, when the shell 12 is pressed in the R direction, the sleeve 1117 can be driven to move in the R direction to trigger the press switch 1105, so that the control assembly 10 sends a third control signal to the controlled device. During the process that the user slides the shell 12 in the C direction to trigger the press switch 1118 or the press switch 1119, the user may also apply a pressing force in the R direction to the shell 12, thereby causing the press switch 1105 to be triggered by mistake. After the limiting part 1120 limits the protrusion 1121, the displacement of the sleeve 1117 in the R direction towards the bottom wall 1104a of the groove 1104 during the process that the shell 12 slides in the C direction is limited, so that the sleeve 1117 does not apply a pressing force in the R direction to the press switch 1105, to ensure that the press switch 1105 is not triggered by mistake, thereby further improving the control accuracy of the control assembly 10.

[0265] Continuing to refer to Figure 26 The limiting part 1120 can further have a gap 1120a in the middle part in the C direction, the gap 1120a extends in the R direction and the position of the gap 1120a is opposite to the press switch 1105, so as to ensure that the path of the sleeve 1117 moving in the R direction to trigger the press switch 1105 is not disturbed.

[0266] In some embodiments, the present application also provides a wearable device including a control assembly. The wearable device and the control assembly can refer to the description of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0267] In some embodiments, the present application also provides a control method, it should be noted that the subject of each step of the following control method can be the control component or the wearable device, therefore the subject of each step will not be described below.

[0268] Figure 27 A flowchart of the first control method is shown.

[0269] Reference Figure 27 In some embodiments, Figure 27 The control method in the smart ring 1 can be applied to Figures 3A-26 The control method can include:

[0270] S271: receiving a first operation for triggering the first switch, the first operation being an operation of sliding the shell 12 along the C direction relative to the shell 11 from the first position A1 to the second position A2.

[0271] In some embodiments, corresponding to Figures 3A-17 The first switch can be a Hall element 1106. In other embodiments, corresponding to Figures 18-26 The first switch can be a press switch 1118. The specific content of the first switch can refer to the related description of each embodiment of the above Figures 3A-26 In some embodiments, the present application also provides a control method, it should be noted that the subject of each step of the following control method can be the control component or the wearable device, therefore the subject of each step will not be described below.

[0272] S272: in response to the first switch being triggered, sending a first control signal to the controlled device.

[0273] In some embodiments, the controlled device can implement a control function corresponding to the first control signal on the controlled device after receiving the first control signal, for example, page turning, menu scrolling, mode switching or adjusting the volume, etc.

[0274] S273: receiving a second operation for triggering the second switch, the second operation being an operation of sliding the shell 12 along the C direction relative to the shell 11 from the first position A1 to the third position A3.

[0275] In some embodiments, corresponding to Figures 3A-17 The second switch can be a Hall element 1107. In other embodiments, corresponding to Figures 18-26 The second switch can be a press switch 1119. The specific content of the second switch can refer to the related description of each embodiment of the above Figures 3A-26 In some embodiments, the present application also provides a control method, it should be noted that the subject of each step of the following control method can be the control component or the wearable device, therefore the subject of each step will not be described below.

[0276] S274: in response to the second switch being triggered, sending a second control signal to the controlled device.

[0277] In some embodiments, after receiving the second control signal, the controlled device can implement a control function corresponding to the second control signal on the controlled device, such as page turning, menu scrolling, mode switching, or adjusting volume, etc.

[0278] S275: receiving a third operation for triggering the third switch, the third operation being an operation of pressing the shell 12 in the R direction when the shell 12 is in the first position A1.

[0279] In some embodiments, the third operation corresponds to Figures 3A-26 The third switch can be a press switch 1105. Details of the third switch can refer to the related descriptions of the embodiments of the third switch in the above Figures 3A-26

[0280] S276: in response to the third switch being triggered, sending a third control signal to the controlled device.

[0281] In some embodiments, after receiving the third control signal, the controlled device can implement a function corresponding to the third operation on the current page, such as a click, confirmation, etc.

[0282] In the above control method, the controlled device can be the smart ring 1 itself, or other electronic devices other than the smart ring 1, such as a mobile phone, a large-screen device, etc. Details of the controlled device, the first control signal, the second control signal, and the third control signal can refer to the related descriptions of the embodiments of the controlled device, the first control signal, the second control signal, and the third control signal in the above Figures 3A-26

[0283] It should be noted that in the above Figure 27 S271-S276 are executed in sequence. However, the present application is not limited thereto. In some other embodiments, the above S271-S272 can be executed in sequence, S273-S274 can be executed in sequence, and S275-S276 can be executed in sequence. However, the present application does not limit the execution order and the execution times between any two of S271-S272, S273-S274, and S275-S276, that is, the execution relationship between S271-S272, S273-S274, and S275-S276 is independent of each other. For example, S271-S272 can be executed alone one or more times, S273-S274 can be executed alone one or more times, S275-S276 can be executed alone one or more times, etc.

[0284] In some embodiments, the wearable device of the present application can further include a memory and a processor, the memory being coupled to the processor; the memory is used to store computer program codes / instructions; when the computer program codes / instructions are executed by the processor, the wearable device executes the control method described in the embodiments of the present application.​​

[0285] In some embodiments, the application further provides a readable storage medium, which stores instructions, and the instructions, when executed on the wearable device, cause the wearable device to perform the control method described in the embodiments of the application.

[0286] In some embodiments, the application further provides a computer program product, which comprises computer instructions, and the computer instructions, when executed on the wearable device, cause the wearable device to perform the control method described in the embodiments of the application.

[0287] The above describes the embodiments of the application by specific embodiments, and those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the application from the content disclosed in the specification. Although the description of the application is introduced in combination with some embodiments, this does not mean that the features of the application are limited to the embodiments. On the contrary, the purpose of introducing the application in combination with the embodiments is to cover other options or modifications that can be extended based on the claims of the application. The application can also not use these details. In addition, in order to avoid confusion or obscure the focus of the application, some specific details are omitted in the description. It should be noted that the embodiments in the application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0288] In the description of the application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "arrangement", "installation", "connection", "fitting" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the communication inside two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0289] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the application without departing from the spirit and scope of the application. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the application fall within the scope of the claims of the application and their equivalent technologies, the application also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A control component, characterized in that, include: First shell; A second housing is disposed on the first housing, and the second housing is capable of sliding relative to the first housing along a first direction; The first switch is located on the first housing; When the second housing slides relative to the first housing from a first position to a second position along the first direction, the second housing can trigger the first switch so that the control component sends a first control signal to the controlled device.

2. The control component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control component further includes a second switch, which is disposed on the first housing; Furthermore, when the second housing slides relative to the first housing from the first position to the third position along the first direction, the second housing can trigger the second switch, so that the control component sends a second control signal to the controlled device; Along the first direction, the second position and the third position are located on opposite sides of the first position.

3. The control component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first housing and the second housing are stacked along the thickness direction of the first housing, and the thickness direction is perpendicular to the first direction; The control component further includes a third switch, which is disposed between the first housing and the second housing; When the second housing is located in the first position and is subjected to pressure along the thickness direction, the second housing can trigger the third switch, so that the control component sends a third control signal to the controlled device.

4. The control component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control component further includes an elastic structure, through which the second housing is connected to the first housing; Wherein, during the process of the second housing sliding from the first position to the second position, the elastic structure can provide a first force to the second housing, the first force being used to drive the second housing to return to the first position; and / or, During the process of the second housing sliding from the first position to the third position, the elastic structure can provide a second force to the second housing, which is used to drive the second housing to return to the first position.

5. The control component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The elastic structure includes a first elastic member extending along the first direction, the two ends of the first elastic member along the first direction being connected to the first housing, and a fourth position of the first elastic member being connected to the second housing. Along the first direction, the fourth position is located between the two ends of the first elastic member. When the second housing is located in the first position, the first elastic element is in a balanced state; Furthermore, during the process of the second housing sliding from the first position to the second position, the second housing causes the first elastic element to undergo a first elastic deformation through the fourth position, so that the first elastic element provides the first force to the second housing; and / or, during the process of the second housing sliding from the first position to the third position, the second housing causes the first elastic element to undergo a second elastic deformation through the fourth position, so that the first elastic element provides the second force to the second housing.

6. The control component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first housing includes a first groove, and the first groove includes a first groove wall and a second groove wall disposed opposite to each other along the first direction; The two ends of the first elastic element abut against the first groove wall and the second groove wall respectively, so that the two ends of the first elastic element are respectively connected to the first housing.

7. The control component according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The first elastic element is a planar spring.

8. The control component according to claim 7, characterized in that, The thickness of the planar spring is less than or equal to 1 mm; or, the ratio of the thickness to the length of the planar spring is less than or equal to 0.

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9. The control component according to claim 8, characterized in that, The number of planar springs is two, and the two planar springs are stacked along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction; and along the second direction, the two planar springs are respectively located on opposite sides of the first housing. The control assembly further includes a first device disposed on the first housing, the first device, the first switch and the second switch are all located between the two planar springs; the first switch, the first device and the second switch are arranged sequentially along the second direction, and the orthographic projections of the first device and the first switch on the first plane at least partially overlap, the orthographic projections of the first device and the second switch on the first plane at least partially overlap, and the first plane is perpendicular to the second direction.

10. The control component according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first housing and the second housing are stacked along the thickness direction of the first housing, and the thickness direction of the first housing is perpendicular to each other. The first device is a third switch, which is located between the first housing and the second housing; wherein, when the second housing is located in the first position and the second housing is subjected to pressure along the thickness direction, the second housing can trigger the third switch so that the control component sends a third control signal to the controlled device.

11. The control component according to claim 7, characterized in that, The fourth position of the first elastic element includes a retaining ring, and the second housing includes a connecting post, which is engaged in the retaining ring so that the second housing is connected to the first elastic element.

12. The control component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first housing and the second housing are stacked along the thickness direction of the first housing, and the thickness direction is perpendicular to the first direction; One of the first housing and the second housing includes a second groove, and the other includes a first protrusion, the first protrusion being inserted into the second groove along the thickness direction; The elastic structure includes a second elastic element, which is disposed between the sidewall of the second groove and the sidewall of the first protrusion. When the second housing is located in the first position, the second elastic element is in a balanced state; Furthermore, during the process of the second housing sliding from the first position to the second position, the first protrusion causes the second elastic member to generate a third elastic deformation, so that the second elastic member provides the first force to the second housing; and / or, during the process of the second housing sliding from the first position to the third position, the first protrusion causes the second elastic member to generate a fourth elastic deformation, so that the second elastic member provides the second force to the second housing.

13. The control component according to claim 12, characterized in that, The second elastic element is an elastic colloid.

14. The control component according to claim 13, characterized in that, The elastic colloid is a waterproof membrane, and the waterproof membrane includes a U-shaped structure; During the process of the second housing sliding from the first position to the second position, the distance between the two sidewalls of the U-shaped structure can change in the first direction, so that the second elastic member can produce the third elastic deformation. During the process of the second housing sliding from the first position to the third position, the distance between the two sidewalls of the U-shaped structure can undergo a second change along the first direction, so that the second elastic member produces the fourth elastic deformation.

15. The control component according to claim 12, characterized in that, The second elastic element is a ring structure surrounding the first protrusion.

16. The control component according to claim 15, characterized in that, The elastic structure further includes a sleeve, which is sleeved on the outside of the first protrusion, and the second elastic element is sleeved on the outside of the sleeve; Furthermore, the inner peripheral wall of the second elastic element is connected to the sleeve, and the outer peripheral wall of the second elastic element is connected to the side wall of the second groove.

17. The control component according to claim 16, characterized in that, The first housing includes the second groove, the second housing includes the first protrusion, and the second groove includes a third groove wall and a fourth groove wall disposed opposite to each other along the first direction; The first switch is a push-button switch disposed on the third groove wall, and the second switch is a push-button switch disposed on the fourth groove wall; When the second housing slides to the second position, the first protrusion can apply pressure to the first switch to trigger the first switch; When the second housing slides to the third position, the first protrusion can apply pressure to the second switch to trigger it.

18. The control component according to claim 17, characterized in that, The control component further includes a third switch disposed on the bottom wall of the second groove; wherein, when the second housing is located in the first position and the second housing is subjected to a pressing force along the thickness direction, the second housing can drive the sleeve to generate a displacement toward the bottom wall of the second groove, so as to trigger the third switch through the sleeve; The control component also includes a limiting structure, which limits the displacement of the sleeve toward the bottom of the second groove during the sliding of the second housing relative to the first housing.

19. The control component according to claim 18, characterized in that, The second groove includes a fifth groove wall and a sixth groove wall disposed opposite to each other along a second direction, wherein the second direction, the first direction and the thickness direction are perpendicular to each other; The limiting structure includes a first limiting part disposed on the fifth groove wall and a second limiting part disposed on the sixth groove wall. The limiting structure also includes a second protrusion and a third protrusion, which are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the sleeve along the second direction. Wherein, the first limiting part and the second protrusion are disposed opposite to each other along the thickness direction, and the first limiting part is closer to the bottom wall of the second groove than the second protrusion; the second limiting part and the third protrusion are disposed opposite to each other along the thickness direction, and the second limiting part is closer to the bottom wall of the second groove than the third protrusion. The first limiting part is used to limit the displacement of the second protrusion toward the bottom of the second groove, and the second limiting part is used to limit the displacement of the third protrusion toward the bottom of the second groove, so as to limit the displacement of the sleeve toward the bottom of the second groove.

20. The control component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first switch is a first Hall element, the second switch is a second Hall element, and a magnet is provided on the second housing; When the second housing slides to the second position, the distance between the magnet and the first Hall element is less than a first value, thereby triggering the first Hall element; When the second housing slides to the third position, the distance between the magnet and the second Hall element is less than the second value, thereby triggering the second Hall element.

21. The control component according to claim 20, characterized in that, The first switch and the second switch are spaced apart along the first direction; The magnet includes a first magnet and a second magnet. When the second housing slides to the second position, the first magnet triggers the first Hall element; when the second housing slides to the third position, the second magnet triggers the second Hall element.

22. The control component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first housing includes a third groove with an opening facing the second housing, and the first switch, the second switch and the third switch are all disposed in the third groove; and, along the first direction, the second switch and the third switch are respectively located on opposite sides of the first switch.

23. A wearable device, characterized in that, Includes the control component as described in any one of claims 1 to 22.

24. The wearable device according to claim 23, characterized in that, The wearable device is a smart ring, and the first direction is the circumference of the smart ring.

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