Intelligent ring control circuit and pressure-sensitive intelligent ring

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of portable intelligent equipment, in particular to an intelligent ring control circuit and a pressure-sensitive intelligent ring. The intelligent ring control circuit comprises a pressure sensing module used for sensing and acquiring a pressure sensing signal; and the control module is connected with the pressure sensing module and is used for receiving the pressure sensing signal output by the pressure sensing module and controlling the intelligent ring according to the pressure sensing signal. According to the intelligent ring control circuit and the intelligent ring, control over the intelligent ring is triggered through pressure, so that the situation that an electric signal is abnormal in capacitive triggering in a water environment can be avoided, and the control stability of the intelligent ring can be improved. On the other hand, the intelligent ring is controlled through the pressure sensor, and direct electric signal interaction between the interior and the exterior of the intelligent ring can be isolated, so that the possibility of abnormality or fault occurrence caused by water inflow of the intelligent ring is reduced, and the service life of the intelligent ring is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of portable smart device technology, and in particular to a smart ring control circuit and a pressure-sensitive smart ring. Background Technology

[0002] Smart wearable devices are technological products that can be worn on the body, typically integrating sensors, software, and connectivity to monitor a user's health, activity, and lifestyle. These devices include smartwatches, smart bracelets, smart glasses, and smart rings. With continuous technological advancements and increased emphasis on health management, smart wearable devices are becoming increasingly popular in the market. A smart ring is one such wearable device, usually designed in the shape of a ring, integrating multiple sensors and technologies to monitor a user's health, activity, and other personal data. In recent years, with the development of the Internet of Things (IoT) and wearable technology, the functions and uses of smart rings have become increasingly diversified.

[0003] In related technologies, smart rings are controlled using a combination of contact control and voice control. Specifically, the contact control design typically employs a capacitive touch mechanism. One end of the PCB board is designed with electrodes that adhere to the inner wall of the ring, and the human body acts as the other end of the capacitor. When a finger touches the electrodes, the capacitance changes, generating a signal that can be recognized by the ring's algorithm.

[0004] However, current smart rings have the following technical problems:

[0005] Existing capacitive smart rings suffer from issues such as accidental touches and malfunctions in humid or wet environments, resulting in a poor user experience. Furthermore, capacitive technology cannot be applied to metal materials, which limits its manufacturing and use. Utility Model Content

[0006] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a smart ring control circuit and a pressure-sensitive smart ring that can improve the sensitivity and stability of smart ring control.

[0007] This application provides a smart ring control circuit from a first aspect, comprising:

[0008] The pressure sensing module is used to sense and acquire pressure sensing signals.

[0009] A control module, connected to the pressure sensing module, is used to receive the pressure sensing signal output by the pressure sensing module and control the smart ring according to the pressure sensing signal.

[0010] In one embodiment, the smart ring control circuit further includes:

[0011] A signal processing module is provided between the pressure sensing module and the control module, and is used to process and / or convert the pressure sensing signal.

[0012] In one embodiment, the signal processing module includes:

[0013] A signal conversion unit is used to digitally process the pressure sensing signal to convert the pressure sensing signal from an analog signal to a digital signal.

[0014] The signal preprocessing unit is used to preprocess the pressure sensing signal, and the preprocessing includes filtering and enhancement.

[0015] In one embodiment, the pressure sensing module includes:

[0016] A strain sensing unit is used to generate an electrical strain response under stress, so that the pressure sensing module generates a pressure sensing signal, wherein the strain response includes impedance change.

[0017] In one embodiment, the pressure sensing module further includes:

[0018] A differential signal unit, connected to the strain sensing unit, is used to output a differential signal to enhance the strain response of the strain sensing unit.

[0019] This application provides a smart ring from a second aspect, comprising:

[0020] The housing serves to support and secure the other internal components of the smart ring;

[0021] A smart ring control circuit, wherein the smart ring control circuit is a smart ring control circuit according to any one of the first aspects.

[0022] In one embodiment, the smart ring control circuit includes:

[0023] A strain sensor is used to generate an electrical strain response under stress to produce a pressure sensing signal, wherein the strain response includes a change in impedance.

[0024] The circuit board is connected to the strain sensor to enable interactive control of the smart ring based on the pressure sensing signal.

[0025] In one embodiment, the circuit board is made of a flexible material.

[0026] In one embodiment, the smart ring further includes:

[0027] An isolation layer is disposed between the housing and the circuit board to isolate the circuit board from the housing;

[0028] A connecting layer is disposed between the isolation layer and the housing, and between the circuit board and the housing, for fixing the isolation layer and the circuit board.

[0029] In one embodiment, the insulating layer is made of a flame-retardant material.

[0030] The aforementioned smart ring control circuit and pressure-sensitive smart ring, derived from the technical features in the claims, can achieve the following beneficial effects to address the technical problems raised in the background art:

[0031] This application provides a smart ring control circuit, including a pressure sensing module and a control module. The pressure sensing module senses and acquires pressure signals, and the control module receives the pressure signals output by the pressure sensing module and controls the smart ring accordingly. In implementation, using pressure to trigger the control of the smart ring avoids the electrical signal abnormalities that can occur with capacitive triggering in a wet environment, thereby improving the stability of the smart ring control. Furthermore, controlling the smart ring through a pressure sensor isolates direct electrical signal interaction between the inside and outside of the smart ring, reducing the possibility of abnormalities or malfunctions caused by water ingress and extending the lifespan of the smart ring. Attached Figure Description

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit architecture of a smart ring control circuit in one embodiment;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a connection diagram of a smart ring control circuit in one embodiment;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a smart ring in one embodiment.

[0036] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 102, pressure sensing module; 104, control module; 106, signal processing module; 202, housing; 204, smart ring control circuit; 204-1, strain sensor; 204-2, circuit board; 206, isolation layer; 208, connection layer. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more complete description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate embodiments of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this application will be thorough and complete.

[0038] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application.

[0039] It is understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., used herein may be used to describe various elements, but these elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, without departing from the scope of this application, a first resistor may be referred to as a second resistor, and similarly, a second resistor may be referred to as a first resistor. Both the first resistor and the second resistor are resistors, but they are not the same resistor.

[0040] It is understood that the term "connection" in the following embodiments should be understood as "electrical connection," "communication connection," etc., if the connected circuits, modules, units, etc., have electrical signal or data transmission with each other.

[0041] It is understandable that "at least one" refers to one or more, and "multiple" refers to two or more. "At least a part of an element" refers to part or all of an element.

[0042] When used herein, the singular forms of “a,” “an,” and “the” may also include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the terms “comprising / including” or “having,” etc., specify the presence of the stated features, wholes, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof, but do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof. Meanwhile, the term “and / or” as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of the associated listed items.

[0043] This application is based on the inventor's understanding and research on the following issues, specifically:

[0044] In related technologies, smart rings are controlled using a combination of contact control and voice control. Specifically, the contact control design typically employs a capacitive touch mechanism. One end of the PCB board is designed with electrodes that adhere to the inner wall of the ring, and the human body acts as the other end of the capacitor. When a finger touches the electrodes, the capacitance changes, generating a signal that can be recognized by the ring's algorithm.

[0045] However, current smart rings have the following technical problems:

[0046] Existing capacitive smart rings suffer from issues such as accidental touches and malfunctions in humid or wet environments, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0047] Based on this, embodiments of this application provide a smart ring control circuit 204 and a smart ring. It can be as follows... Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1 The diagram shows a schematic of the circuit architecture of a smart ring control circuit 204. This application provides a smart ring control circuit 204, including a pressure sensing module 102 and a control module 104.

[0048] The pressure sensing module 102 is used to sense and acquire pressure sensing signals.

[0049] Specifically, the pressure sensing module 102 can refer to a device or apparatus that can sense pressure signals and convert them into usable output electrical signals according to a certain rule.

[0050] The control module 104 is connected to the pressure sensing module 102 and is used to receive the pressure sensing signal output by the pressure sensing module 102 and control the smart ring according to the pressure sensing signal.

[0051] Specifically, when the pressure sensing module 102 receives a pressure signal, the control module 104 can control the smart ring based on the information carried by the received pressure signal. Furthermore, the pressure sensing module 102 can be applied to various materials such as metal, and is not limited by material.

[0052] By implementing the above-described smart ring control circuit 204, the following beneficial effects can be achieved:

[0053] This application provides a smart ring control circuit 204, including a pressure sensing module 102 and a control module 104. The pressure sensing module 102 senses and acquires pressure signals, and the control module 104 receives the pressure signals output by the pressure sensing module 102 and controls the smart ring based on the pressure signals. In implementation, using pressure to trigger the control of the smart ring can avoid the abnormal electrical signals caused by capacitive triggering in a water environment, thereby improving the stability of the smart ring control. On the other hand, controlling the smart ring through a pressure sensor can isolate the direct electrical signal interaction between the inside and outside of the smart ring, thereby reducing the possibility of abnormalities or malfunctions caused by water ingress into the smart ring and extending the service life of the smart ring.

[0054] In one embodiment, it can be as follows Figure 2 As shown, the smart ring control circuit 204 further includes:

[0055] The signal processing module 106 is located between the pressure sensing module 102 and the control module 104, and is used to process and / or convert the pressure sensing signal.

[0056] In this embodiment, a signal processing circuit is included in the smart ring control circuit 204. This facilitates the processing and conversion of the pressure sensing signal, thereby improving the sensitivity of pressure sensing signal detection. Furthermore, highly sensitive acquisition of the pressure sensing signal allows for further segmentation and application of the signal, enabling flexible use based on different trigger counts, trigger intensities, and trigger intervals, thus enhancing the application flexibility of the smart ring.

[0057] In one embodiment, the signal processing module 106 includes:

[0058] The signal conversion unit is used to digitize the pressure sensing signal so that the pressure sensing signal is converted from an analog signal to a digital signal.

[0059] For example, the signal conversion unit can be implemented using an analog-to-digital converter.

[0060] The signal preprocessing unit is used to preprocess the pressure sensing signal, and the preprocessing includes filtering and enhancement.

[0061] In this embodiment, a signal conversion unit is provided in the signal processing module 106 to convert the pressure sensing signal from an analog signal to a digital signal, which helps to enhance the control efficiency of the smart ring. On the other hand, a signal preprocessing unit is provided in the signal processing module 106 to help improve the quality of the pressure sensing signal and reduce the possibility of misjudgment and interference.

[0062] In one embodiment, the pressure sensing module 102 includes:

[0063] The strain sensing unit is used to generate an electrical strain response under stress, so that the pressure sensing module 102 generates a pressure sensing signal, and the strain response includes impedance change.

[0064] For example, a strain sensing unit can refer to a functional unit that, when subjected to force, will produce tensile or compressive strain, causing changes in electrical properties such as resistance.

[0065] In this embodiment, the pressure sensing module 102 includes a strain sensing unit, which converts electrical signals through the strain response of the strain sensing unit, thereby improving the stability of the smart ring control.

[0066] In one embodiment, the pressure sensing module 102 further includes:

[0067] A differential signal unit, connected to the strain sensing unit, is used to output a differential signal to enhance the strain response of the strain sensing unit.

[0068] For example, the differential signal unit can be implemented using a Wheatstone bridge.

[0069] In this embodiment, a differential signal unit is provided in the pressure sensing module 102. The differential signal is increased by the differential signal unit, thereby enhancing the sensitivity of the strain response and helping to improve the sensitivity of the smart ring control.

[0070] Based on the same inventive concept, this application also provides a smart ring that can, as follows: Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 The diagram shows a structural schematic of a smart ring according to one embodiment of this application. This embodiment of the application illustrates a smart ring, including: a housing 202 and a smart ring control circuit 204.

[0071] The housing 202 is used to support and fix the other internal components of the smart ring;

[0072] The smart ring control circuit 204 is a smart ring control circuit 204 according to any embodiment of the first aspect.

[0073] In one embodiment, it can be as follows Figure 3 As shown, the smart ring control circuit 204 includes:

[0074] The strain sensor 204-1 is used to generate an electrical strain response under stress to produce a pressure sensing signal, said strain response including impedance change;

[0075] Circuit board 204-2 is connected to strain sensor 204-1 to realize interactive control of the smart ring based on the pressure sensing signal.

[0076] In one embodiment, it can be as follows Figure 3 As shown, the circuit board 204-2 is made of flexible material.

[0077] For example, circuit board 204-2 can be FPC flexible circuit board 204-2.

[0078] In this embodiment, the circuit board 204-2 made of flexible material can adapt to the stretching, bending and other conditions that may exist in the pressure control scenario, which can improve the durability of the smart ring.

[0079] In one embodiment, it can be as follows Figure 3 As shown, the smart ring also includes an isolation layer 206 and a connection layer 208.

[0080] The isolation layer 206 is disposed between the housing 202 and the circuit board 204-2 to isolate the circuit board 204-2 from the housing 202.

[0081] The connecting layer 208 is disposed between the isolation layer 206 and the housing 202 and between the circuit board 204-2 and the housing 202, and is used to fix the isolation layer 206 and the circuit board 204-2.

[0082] In this embodiment, the smart ring includes an isolation layer 206 and a connecting layer 208. The isolation layer 206 isolates the pressure sensor from accidental touches and provides safety isolation for electronic components. The connecting layer 208 secures the internal components of the smart ring, which helps improve the stability of the smart ring.

[0083] In one embodiment, the insulating layer 206 is made of a flame-retardant material.

[0084] It is understood that the above-mentioned smart ring control circuit and smart ring can also take other forms, and are not limited to the forms mentioned in the above embodiments, as long as they can achieve the function of improving the sensitivity and stability of smart ring control.

[0085] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some embodiments," "other embodiments," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative descriptions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments or examples.

[0086] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0087] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A smart ring control circuit, characterized in that, include: The pressure sensing module is used to sense and acquire pressure sensing signals. A control module, connected to the pressure sensing module, is used to receive the pressure sensing signal output by the pressure sensing module and control the smart ring according to the pressure sensing signal.

2. The intelligent ring control circuit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The smart ring control circuit also includes: A signal processing module is provided between the pressure sensing module and the control module, and is used to process and / or convert the pressure sensing signal.

3. The intelligent ring control circuit according to claim 2, characterized in that, The signal processing module includes: A signal conversion unit is used to digitally process the pressure sensing signal to convert the pressure sensing signal from an analog signal to a digital signal. The signal preprocessing unit is used to preprocess the pressure sensing signal, and the preprocessing includes filtering and enhancement.

4. The intelligent ring control circuit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressure sensing module includes: A strain sensing unit is used to generate an electrical strain response under stress, so that the pressure sensing module generates a pressure sensing signal, wherein the strain response includes impedance change.

5. The intelligent ring control circuit according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pressure sensing module also includes: A differential signal unit, connected to the strain sensing unit, is used to output a differential signal to enhance the strain response of the strain sensing unit.

6. A pressure-sensitive smart ring, characterized in that, include: The housing serves to support and secure the internal components of the smart ring; A smart ring control circuit, wherein the smart ring control circuit is a smart ring control circuit according to any one of claims 1-5.

7. A pressure-sensitive smart ring according to claim 6, characterized in that, The smart ring control circuit includes: A strain sensor is used to generate an electrical strain response under stress to produce a pressure sensing signal, wherein the strain response includes a change in impedance. The circuit board is connected to the strain sensor to enable interactive control of the smart ring based on the pressure sensing signal.

8. A pressure-sensitive smart ring according to claim 7, characterized in that, The circuit board is made of flexible material.

9. A pressure-sensitive smart ring according to claim 7, characterized in that, The smart ring also includes: An isolation layer is disposed between the housing and the circuit board to isolate the circuit board from the housing; A connecting layer is disposed between the isolation layer and the housing, and between the circuit board and the housing, for fixing the isolation layer and the circuit board.

10. A pressure-sensitive smart ring according to claim 9, characterized in that, The insulating layer is made of flame-retardant material.

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