Capacitance pen, intelligent host and wearable device
By using a retractable pen barrel and a magnetic or elastic buckle connection structure, the compatibility problem between traditional capacitive pens and lightweight wearable devices is solved, improving portability and functional expansion, and enabling multi-functional interaction.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI SEARCH INFORMATION TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Traditional capacitive pens are bulky and difficult to seamlessly adapt to lightweight wearable devices such as smartwatches and other compact devices, making them inconvenient to carry and with poor compatibility.
The design features a retractable pen barrel and a detachable connection structure, combined with magnetic adsorption or elastic clips, to ensure a secure connection between the capacitive pen and the smart host, facilitating one-handed handling and integrating functional modules such as a camera and microphone.
The portability and device compatibility of the capacitive pen have been improved, enabling it to be adapted to small wearable devices such as smartwatches, realizing extended functions such as shooting, recording, and health monitoring, and optimizing the human-computer interaction experience.
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Abstract
Description
A capacitive pen, a smart host, and a wearable device Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic devices, and further to a capacitive pen, a smart host, and a wearable device. Background Technology
[0002] In today's rapidly developing information technology landscape, capacitive touchscreen mobile devices have become an important medium for people to access information, with various apps deeply integrated into daily life and work. Meanwhile, as a key tool for human-computer interaction, electronic capacitive pens, with their precise control and professional functions, are gradually replacing finger operation.
[0003] However, capacitive pens on the market still have significant technical pain points. As wearable devices develop towards lightweight and miniaturization, traditional capacitive pens are bulky and inconvenient to carry, making it difficult to achieve seamless compatibility with compact terminals such as smartwatches.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design a capacitive pen, a smart host, and a wearable device to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention
[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a capacitive pen, a smart host, and a wearable device. By setting a retractable pen barrel and a detachable connection structure, the capacitive pen significantly improves its portability and device compatibility, enabling it to be adapted to small wearable devices such as smartwatches.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a capacitive pen, comprising:
[0007] The outer casing has an installation cavity at one end and a handheld part at the other end. The handheld part is used to insert the capacitive pen into the capacitive pen compartment of the smart host or to remove the capacitive pen from the capacitive pen compartment of the smart host.
[0008] The pen barrel is adapted to be installed in the mounting cavity, and the pen barrel is a telescopic structure;
[0009] A pen tip is provided on the pen barrel, and the pen tip is located at the end of the pen barrel away from the hand-held part, for contacting the capacitive screen and realizing touch or writing functions;
[0010] A connector is provided on the outer shell or the pen barrel, and the connector is used to detachably connect the capacitive pen to the smart host.
[0011] In some embodiments, the pen barrel extends or retracts within the mounting cavity by sliding or rotating to adjust the overall length of the capacitive pen.
[0012] In some embodiments, the pen barrel is a magnetic pen barrel, with a boss at the end of the pen barrel and a groove at the pen tip. The boss is adapted to be disposed in the groove, so that the pen tip is magnetically connected to the pen barrel or fixedly connected by glue.
[0013] In some embodiments, the connector includes a magnetic adsorption structure, which is disposed on the pen barrel to enable a detachable magnetic connection between the capacitive pen and the capacitive pen compartment.
[0014] Alternatively, the connector may include an elastic snap-fit structure disposed on the outer casing, which enables the capacitive pen to be detachably snapped into the capacitive pen compartment.
[0015] In some embodiments, the capacitive pen integrates functional components, including one or more of a camera, microphone, pressure sensor, or biometric sensor.
[0016] According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention further provides a smart host, including the capacitive pen described in any one of the above, and further including:
[0017] The housing has a capacitive pen compartment located at the end or side of the housing, and the capacitive pen is adapted to be installed in the capacitive pen compartment.
[0018] In some embodiments, the capacitive pen compartment is disposed at the end of the housing, the pen tip, the pen barrel, and the outer shell are located inside the capacitive pen compartment, and the handheld part extends out of the capacitive pen compartment by a predetermined length.
[0019] In some embodiments, a magnetic suction element is provided at the bottom of the capacitive pen compartment, and the magnetic suction element is magnetically connected to the connector.
[0020] Alternatively, a spring-loaded fastener may be provided on the side of the capacitive pen compartment, and the spring-loaded fastener may be detachably connected to the connector.
[0021] In some embodiments, the smart host further includes a host body disposed within the housing, and the capacitive pen integrates functional components, including one or more of a camera, microphone, pressure sensor, or biometric sensor.
[0022] The functional components are communicatively connected to the host body and are used to realize image acquisition, voice input or health monitoring functions.
[0023] According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention further provides a wearable device, including the intelligent host described in any one of the above, and further including:
[0024] The watch strap is connected to both ends of the housing.
[0025] Compared with the prior art, the capacitive pen, smart host, and wearable device provided by this utility model have at least one of the following beneficial effects:
[0026] In this invention, the pen barrel freely extends and retracts within the mounting cavity, allowing the capacitive pen to extend during use to conform to ergonomics and shorten for storage to fit small devices (such as smartwatches), significantly improving portability. Magnetic adsorption or elastic clip structures ensure the pen is securely fixed within the pen holder, preventing shaking or falling out, while also facilitating one-handed access. By optimizing the overall size and storage form of the pen, it can be embedded in compact devices such as smartwatches and AR glasses, addressing the pain point of traditional capacitive pens being incompatible with wearable devices. The pen can integrate functional modules such as a camera and microphone, working in conjunction with a smart host to achieve extended functions such as shooting, recording, and health monitoring, enhancing the device's integration level. Attached Figure Description
[0027] The preferred embodiments will be described below in a clear and easy-to-understand manner, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, to further explain the above-mentioned characteristics, technical features, advantages and implementation methods of this utility model.
[0028] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a capacitive pen according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the capacitive pen in the extended state of a preferred embodiment of this utility model;
[0030] Figure 3 is an exploded structural diagram of a preferred embodiment of the capacitive pen of this utility model;
[0031] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the pen tip structure of a preferred embodiment of this utility model;
[0032] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the intelligent host according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
[0033] Figure 6 is an exploded structural diagram of the intelligent host according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
[0034] Figure 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of the intelligent host of the preferred embodiment of the present invention;
[0035] Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of a wearable device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0036] Explanation of icon numbers:
[0037] 1. Outer shell, 11. Mounting cavity, 12. Handhold, 2. Pen barrel, 21. Boss, 3. Pen tip, 31. Recess, 4. Housing, 41. Capacitive pen compartment, 42. Magnetic attachment, 5. Main unit, 6. Watch strap. Detailed Implementation
[0038] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the specific implementation methods of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings and other implementation methods can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative effort.
[0039] To keep the drawings concise, each figure only schematically shows the parts relevant to the utility model, and these do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, in some figures, only one of the components with the same structure or function is schematically depicted, or only one is labeled. In this document, "one" not only means "only one," but can also mean "more than one."
[0040] It should also be further understood that the term “and / or” as used in this application specification and the appended claims means any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.
[0041] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0042] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0043] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1 to 4 of the specification, the capacitive pen provided by this utility model includes: a shell 1, a pen barrel 2, a pen tip 3, and a connector. One end of the shell 1 is provided with a mounting cavity 11, and the other end of the shell 1 is provided with a handheld part 12. The handheld part 12 is used to insert the capacitive pen into the capacitive pen compartment of the smart host, or to remove the capacitive pen from the capacitive pen compartment of the smart host. The pen barrel 2 is adapted to be disposed in the mounting cavity 11, and the pen barrel 2 is a telescopic structure. The pen tip 3 is disposed on the pen barrel 2, and the pen tip 3 is located at the end of the pen barrel 2 away from the handheld part 12, for contacting the capacitive screen and realizing touch or writing functions. The connector is disposed on the shell 1 or the pen barrel 2, and the connector is used to detachably connect the capacitive pen to the smart host.
[0044] In this embodiment, the pen barrel 2 can freely extend and retract within the mounting cavity 11, allowing the capacitive pen to extend during use to conform to ergonomics and shorten during storage to fit small devices (such as smartwatches), significantly improving portability. A detachable connector to the smart host ensures the capacitive pen is securely fixed within the storage compartment, preventing shaking or falling off, while also facilitating one-handed access. By optimizing the overall size and storage form of the capacitive pen, it can be embedded in compact devices such as smartwatches and AR glasses, solving the pain point of traditional capacitive pens being unable to match wearable devices.
[0045] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1 to 4 of the specification, the pen barrel 2 extends or retracts within the mounting cavity 11 by sliding or rotating to adjust the overall length of the capacitive pen. The retractable connection between the pen barrel 2 and the outer shell 1 is achieved through a segmented nesting structure. The pen barrel 2 employs a two-section nesting structure (similar to a telescope), with the end of the inner rod fixed to the outer shell 1 by a spring pin. When the pen tip 3 is pressed, the spring pin is released, allowing the inner rod to slide freely. After release, it automatically engages at a preset length position. Alternatively, the retractable connection between the pen barrel 2 and the outer shell 1 is achieved through a guide rail slot mechanism. A longitudinal guide rail is provided on the side wall of the pen barrel 2, cooperating with a guide groove within the mounting cavity 11 of the outer shell 1. When the user pushes or pulls the handle 12, the pen barrel 2 slides and extends along the guide rail. A limiting protrusion is provided at the fully extended position to prevent the pen barrel 2 from falling off. Alternatively, the retractable connection between the pen barrel 2 and the outer shell 1 can be achieved through a spiral track structure. The pen barrel 2 is equipped with an oblique spiral groove, and a guide post fixed to the inner wall of the outer shell 1 is embedded in the groove. When the pen barrel 2 is rotated, the spiral groove and the guide post interact, converting the rotational motion into axial displacement, thus achieving stepless length adjustment. The free extension and retraction of the pen barrel 2 within the mounting cavity 11 allows the capacitive pen to extend during use to conform to ergonomics and shorten during storage to fit small devices (such as smartwatches), significantly improving portability.
[0046] Furthermore, the pen barrel 2 is a magnetic pen barrel, with a protrusion 21 at its end and a groove 31 on the pen tip 3. The protrusion 21 is fitted into the groove 31, allowing the pen tip 3 to be magnetically connected to the pen barrel 2 or fixedly connected by adhesive. The pen tip 3 is used to contact the capacitive screen and realize touch or writing functions. The specific structure of the pen tip 3 and how it achieves the above functions can adopt existing technologies, which will not be elaborated here.
[0047] It should be noted that the specific connection structure between the pen barrel 2, the outer shell 1, and the pen tip 3 is described in accordance with the accompanying drawings. In actual use, other structures may be adopted according to actual needs, as long as the above functions can be achieved. This is only for better illustration of the present invention and should not constitute a limitation on the present invention.
[0048] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1 to 4 of the specification, the connector includes a magnetic adsorption structure, which is disposed on the pen barrel 2 to enable a detachable magnetic connection between the capacitive pen and the capacitive pen compartment; or, the connector includes an elastic snap-fit structure, which is disposed on the outer shell 4 to enable a detachable snap-fit connection between the capacitive pen and the capacitive pen compartment. The magnetic adsorption or elastic snap-fit structure ensures that the capacitive pen is securely fixed within the capacitive pen compartment, preventing shaking or falling off, while also facilitating one-handed access. By optimizing the overall size and storage form of the capacitive pen, it can be embedded in compact devices such as smartwatches and AR glasses, solving the pain point of traditional capacitive pens being unable to match wearable devices.
[0049] Furthermore, the capacitive pen integrates functional components, including one or more of a camera, microphone, pressure sensor, or biometric sensor. For example, an integrated camera enables shooting; an integrated microphone enables recording or voice recording; an integrated pressure sensor enables precise pressure-sensitive input or triggers quick operations based on specific grip pressure; and an integrated biometric sensor combines fingerprints, heart rate, and other biometric features to support identity verification or health data collection. By integrating camera, microphone, and other functional modules, the capacitive pen works in conjunction with the smart host to achieve extended functions such as shooting, recording, and health monitoring, enhancing the device's overall integration.
[0050] According to another aspect of the present invention, referring to Figures 5 to 7 of the specification, the present invention further provides a smart host, including the capacitive pen described in any one of the above, and further including: a housing 4, the housing 4 being provided with a capacitive pen compartment 41, the capacitive pen compartment 41 being located at the end or side of the housing 4, and the capacitive pen being adapted and installed in the capacitive pen compartment 41.
[0051] Specifically, the capacitive pen compartment 41 is located at the end of the housing 4, and the pen tip 3, pen barrel 2, and outer shell 4 are located inside the capacitive pen compartment 41. The handheld part 12 extends out of the capacitive pen compartment 41 by a predetermined length. The specific structure of the handheld part 12 can be a hook-shaped structure, a boss structure, etc.
[0052] Furthermore, a magnetic attachment 42 is provided at the bottom of the capacitive pen compartment 41, and a magnet is provided on the capacitive pen. The capacitive pen is magnetically connected to the magnetic attachment 42 via the magnet. For example, if the pen barrel 2 is a magnetic pen barrel, it is magnetically connected to the magnetic attachment 42 via the magnetic pen barrel. The magnetic attachment 42 can be a magnet or an iron sheet, etc. Alternatively, a spring-loaded fastener is provided on the side of the capacitive pen compartment 41, and the connecting part is a hook that fits the spring-loaded fastener. The spring-loaded fastener and the hook fit together and can be detachably connected, thereby realizing the detachable installation of the capacitive pen.
[0053] It should be noted that the specific installation structure of the capacitive pen is described with reference to the accompanying drawings in the instruction manual. In actual use, other structures may be adopted according to actual needs, as long as the above functions can be achieved. This is only for better illustrating the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.
[0054] Furthermore, the smart host also includes a host body 5, which is set inside the casing 4. The capacitive pen integrates functional components, including one or more of a camera, microphone, pressure sensor, or biometric sensor. The functional components are communicatively connected to the host body 5 to realize image acquisition, voice input, or health monitoring functions.
[0055] In this embodiment, the retractable pen barrel and magnetic connection structure significantly improve the portability and device compatibility of the capacitive pen, making it perfectly compatible with small wearable devices such as smartwatches. The protection mechanism and modular design of the capacitive pen within the smart host enhance the product's durability and expand its intelligent functions such as camera and biometric recognition, further optimizing the human-computer interaction experience and upgrading the capacitive pen from a single input tool into a multifunctional intelligent interactive terminal.
[0056] According to another aspect of this utility model, referring to Figure 8 in the specification, this utility model further provides a wearable device, including the smart host described in any of the above-mentioned claims, and further including: a watch strap 6, the watch strap 6 being connected to both ends of the housing 4. For example, the wearable device can be a smartwatch, a smart bracelet, a medical monitoring wristband, etc. Of course, the wearable device can also be a head-mounted device, a clothing-integrated device, etc. The wearable device of this embodiment, through innovative structural design and functional integration, solves the problems of easy damage to capacitive pens, excessive size, and poor compatibility in the prior art, and expands the interactive and intelligent application scenarios.
[0057] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail or recorded in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.
[0058] It should be noted that the above embodiments can be freely combined as needed. The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. It should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A capacitive pen, characterized in that, include: The outer casing has an installation cavity at one end and a handheld part at the other end. The handheld part is used to insert the capacitive pen into the capacitive pen compartment of the smart host or to remove the capacitive pen from the capacitive pen compartment of the smart host. The pen barrel is adapted and disposed within the mounting cavity, and the pen barrel is a telescopic structure; the pen tip is disposed on the pen barrel, and the pen tip is located at the end of the pen barrel away from the hand-held part, for contacting the capacitive screen and realizing touch or writing functions; the connector is disposed on the outer shell or the pen barrel, and the connector is used to detachably connect the capacitive pen to the smart host.
2. The capacitive pen according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pen barrel extends or retracts within the mounting cavity by sliding or rotating to adjust the overall length of the capacitive pen.
3. The capacitive pen according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pen barrel is a magnetic pen barrel, with a boss at the end of the pen barrel and a groove at the pen tip. The boss is fitted into the groove so that the pen tip is magnetically connected to the pen barrel or fixedly connected by glue.
4. The capacitive pen according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector includes a magnetic adsorption structure disposed on the pen barrel for detachable magnetic connection between the capacitive pen and the capacitive pen compartment; or, the connector includes an elastic snap-fit structure disposed on the outer shell for detachable snap-fit connection between the capacitive pen and the capacitive pen compartment.
5. The capacitive pen according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The capacitive pen integrates functional components, including one or more of a camera, microphone, pressure sensor, or biometric sensor.
6. A smart host, characterized in that, The capacitive pen according to any one of claims 1-5 further includes: a housing, the housing having a capacitive pen compartment located at the end or side of the housing, and the capacitive pen being adapted to be installed in the capacitive pen compartment.
7. The intelligent host according to claim 6, characterized in that, The capacitive pen compartment is located at the end of the housing, the pen tip, the pen barrel, and the outer shell are located inside the capacitive pen compartment, and the handheld part extends out of the capacitive pen compartment by a predetermined length.
8. The intelligent host according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bottom of the capacitive pen compartment is provided with a magnetic suction component, which is magnetically connected to the connector; or, the side of the capacitive pen compartment is provided with a spring-loaded fastener, which is detachably connected to the connector.
9. The intelligent host according to claim 6, characterized in that, The smart host also includes a host body, which is disposed inside the casing. The capacitive pen integrates functional components, including one or more of a camera, microphone, pressure sensor, or biometric sensor. The functional components are communicatively connected to the host body to realize image acquisition, voice input, or health monitoring functions.
10. A wearable device, characterized in that, The smart host, including any one of claims 6-9, further includes: a watch strap connected to both ends of the housing.