Clicker and click system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a click device and a click system, and belongs to the field of electronic circuits. The click device is used for clicking mouse equipment and comprises a support and an electric telescopic device comprising a power supply control unit and an electromagnetic module. The support comprises a base and a fixing frame, and the fixing frame comprises a fixing part located above the base. The electric telescopic device is fixed to the fixing part, the telescopic end of the electromagnetic module is located above the base, power-on and power-off of a power source of the electromagnetic module are controlled by the power source control unit, the telescopic end of the electromagnetic module stretches out when the electromagnetic module is powered on, and the telescopic end of the electromagnetic module retracts when the electromagnetic module is powered off. Wherein the electromagnetic module is configured to respond to the control of the power supply control unit, and the telescopic end of the electromagnetic module realizes the automatic clicking on the keyboard and mouse equipment placed on the base or on the horizontal plane where the base is located through the up-down reciprocating motion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of electronic circuits, and specifically relates to a clicker and a clicking system. Background Technology

[0002] The peripheral device verification process for USB (Universal Serial Bus) controllers typically includes functional verification of keyboard and mouse devices. Verification of keyboard and mouse devices usually involves verifying click operations.

[0003] The inventors of this application have discovered that current verification of click operations for such devices is primarily performed manually. This requires significant manpower for frequent, repetitive clicking actions, which is not only tedious but also consumes a large amount of manpower, resulting in low testing efficiency and limitations imposed by the number of clicks and operating time, leading to high workload for testers. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, the present invention provides a clicker and a clicking system to improve the problems existing in manual clicking.

[0005] The embodiments of this utility model are implemented as follows:

[0006] This utility model embodiment provides a clicker for clicking keyboard and mouse devices. The clicker includes: a bracket and an electric telescopic device comprising a power control unit and an electromagnetic module; the bracket includes a base and a fixing frame, the fixing frame including a fixing part located above the base; the electric telescopic device is fixed to the fixing part, and the telescopic end of the electromagnetic module is located above the base. The power supply to the electromagnetic module is controlled by the power control unit. When the electromagnetic module is powered on, the telescopic end of the electromagnetic module extends; when the electromagnetic module is de-powered, the telescopic end of the electromagnetic module retracts. The electromagnetic module is configured to respond to the control of the power control unit, and the telescopic end of the electromagnetic module, through reciprocating up and down movement, achieves automatic clicking of the keyboard and mouse device placed on the base or on the horizontal surface of the base.

[0007] In the above embodiments, a clicker with the above structure is used to replace manual clicking operations. When controlling the clicker to perform clicking operations, it is only necessary to control the power supply of the electromagnetic module through the power control unit to control the extension or retraction of the extension end of the electromagnetic module. Through repeated control, the extension end of the electromagnetic module can be made to move up and down reciprocally, thereby realizing automatic repeated clicking of keyboard and mouse devices without the need for manual repeated clicking actions, improving the testing effect and reducing the operation intensity of the operator. In addition, the above-mentioned clicker also has the advantages of simple structure, small size, simple control principle, and is easy to implement.

[0008] In one possible implementation of the first aspect embodiment, the electromagnetic module includes: a fixed ring, an electromagnetic coil, an elastic element, and an electromagnetic push rod; the fixed ring is fixedly connected to the fixed part; the electromagnetic coil is fixedly connected to the fixed ring and to the power control unit; a first end of the elastic element is fixedly connected to the fixed ring; a first end of the electromagnetic push rod passes through the electromagnetic coil and is fixedly connected to a second end of the elastic element, and the second end of the electromagnetic push rod is movable up and down.

[0009] In the above embodiments, the electromagnetic module with the above structure generates a magnetic field when energized, applying a downward force to the electromagnetic push rod, thereby achieving the clicking process. The elastic element is compressed after the electromagnetic push rod is pressed down, generating a reverse force. When the coil magnetic field disappears, it can promptly return the electromagnetic push rod to its original position, allowing the telescopic end of the electromagnetic module to move up and down reciprocally. The above-described electromagnetic module has a simple structure, reliable performance, and can save design costs.

[0010] In one possible implementation of the first aspect embodiment, the elastic element includes a return spring.

[0011] In the above embodiments, the return spring can promptly return the electromagnetic push rod to its original position when the coil magnetic field disappears, which has the advantages of being sturdy, durable and highly reliable.

[0012] In one possible implementation of the first aspect embodiment, the power control unit includes a relay, the common terminal of which is used to connect to a power source, and the normally open contact of which is connected to the power supply wire of the electromagnetic module; the coil of the relay is used to connect to a controller.

[0013] In the above embodiments, using a relay as a control element for power on / off has the advantages of strong versatility and high reliability.

[0014] In one possible implementation of the first aspect embodiment, the base is provided with a fixing member for fixing a keyboard and mouse device placed on the base.

[0015] In the above embodiments, a fastener is used to fix the keyboard and mouse devices to the base, preventing errors caused by inconsistent click positions due to movement of the devices during clicking. By fixing the clicker, the click position is ensured to be consistent each time, thereby improving test accuracy.

[0016] In one possible implementation of the first aspect embodiment, the base is a suction cup base, and suction cups are provided on both the front and / or back of the base.

[0017] In the above embodiments, a suction cup is provided on the back of the base to fix the clicker, and a suction cup is provided on the front of the base to fix keyboard and mouse devices to the base.

[0018] In one possible implementation of the first aspect embodiment, the fixing frame includes: a first bracket, a second bracket, and a third bracket; a first end of the first bracket is fixedly connected to the base in a vertical direction; a first end of the second bracket is connected to the second end of the first bracket in a horizontal direction; the third bracket is connected to the second end of the second bracket in the vertical direction; the third bracket includes a slide rail, and the electric telescopic device is fixed on the slide rail.

[0019] In the above embodiments, the fixed frame with the above structure can adjust the position of the electric telescopic device and the keyboard and mouse device by adjusting the position of the electric telescopic device and the slide rail, so as to be suitable for testing different keyboard and mouse devices.

[0020] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide a clicking system, including: a controller and a clicker as provided in any possible implementation of the first aspect embodiment and / or in combination with the first aspect embodiment, the clicker being connected to the controller;

[0021] The controller is configured to control the clicker to perform a click operation.

[0022] In one possible implementation of the second aspect embodiment, the clicker is connected to the controller via a GPIO (general purpose input output) pin; the controller is specifically configured to input a high-level signal to the GPIO pin to control the extension end of the clicker to extend, and to input a low-level signal to the GPIO pin to control the extension end of the clicker to retract.

[0023] In one possible implementation of the second aspect embodiment, the clicking system further includes: a keyboard and mouse device, which is disposed on the base or on the horizontal plane of the base and corresponds to the position of the electric telescopic device.

[0024] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the following description and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing embodiments of the invention. The objects and other advantages of this invention can be realized and obtained by means of the structures particularly pointed out in the written description and the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly described below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. The above and other objects, features, and advantages of this utility model will become clearer through the drawings. The same reference numerals indicate the same parts in all the drawings. The drawings are not intentionally drawn to scale to actual dimensions; the focus is on illustrating the main idea of ​​this utility model.

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a clicker provided in an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0027] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a bracket in a clicker provided in an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0028] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of another clicker provided in an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0029] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a click system provided in an embodiment of this application is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0031] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0033] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of 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.

[0035] Currently, when testing designs under test using USB peripherals such as keyboards and mice on a test platform, the verification of click operations on these devices is primarily done manually when clicks are required. This testing method requires significant human intervention, resulting in low testing efficiency and high labor costs.

[0036] Given that current USB peripheral device testing, especially for keyboard and mouse devices, requires significant manual intervention, leading to low testing efficiency and high operator workload, this application provides a clicker and system that automates the clicking operation on keyboard and mouse devices without manual intervention. This improves testing efficiency, reduces manpower, and lowers operator workload. Furthermore, the electric clicker in this application only requires a power control unit to control the power supply to the electromagnetic module, thereby controlling the extension and retraction of the module's telescopic end. Through repeated control, the telescopic end of the electromagnetic module can move up and down reciprocally, achieving automatic repeated clicking on keyboard and mouse devices. This system boasts advantages such as simple structure, small size, and simple control principle, making it easy to implement.

[0037] It is understood that the clicker provided in this application embodiment can be applied to other scenarios besides testing scenarios, such as watching online videos, especially when learning from online videos. Often, it is necessary to click the left or right mouse button every now and then to ensure that the video can continue to play smoothly. If the click is not made when it should be made, the video will stop playing.

[0038] The clicker provided in this application embodiment can be used to click keyboard and mouse devices. The keyboard and mouse devices can be fixed to the clicker in advance. The clicker can be connected to the controller through the GPIO pin. The clicker is controlled by the controller and can automatically click the keyboard and mouse devices under the control of the controller. For example, the clicker is configured to automatically click the keyboard and mouse devices based on the control commands issued by the controller.

[0039] The control command can be a voltage level signal, such as a high level or a low level. A low level indicates a voltage value lower than a first value, which is a commonly used value in the industry. For example, for TTL (Transistor-Transistor Logic) circuits, the first value is generally 0.0V-0.4V, while for CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) circuits, the first value is 0.0-0.1V. In this embodiment, preferably, the first value is 0V, i.e., the low level is 0V. A high level indicates a voltage value higher than a second value, which is a commonly used value in the industry. For example, for TTL circuits, the second value is generally 2.4V-5.0V, while for CMOS circuits, the second value is 4.99-5.0V. In this embodiment, preferably, the second value is 5V, i.e., the high level is 5V.

[0040] The following is combined Figure 1 The clicker provided in the embodiments of this application will be described. The clicker includes: a bracket 10 and an electric telescopic device 20 including a power control unit 21 and an electromagnetic module 23. The electric telescopic device 20 may also include a housing. The power control unit 21 and the electromagnetic module 23 are built into the housing, and the housing has an opening for the telescopic end 2341 to extend and retract. The telescopic end 2341 is located at the opening and outside the housing.

[0041] The bracket 10 includes a base 11 and a fixing frame 12. The fixing frame 12 includes a fixing part located above the base 11 to fix the electric telescopic device 20. The keyboard and mouse device can be fixed to the base 11 or the horizontal plane on which the base 11 is located, corresponding to the electric telescopic device 20, so as to realize the click operation.

[0042] In some possible implementations, the base 11 can be a suction cup base to facilitate the fixing of a clicker and / or keyboard and mouse devices. Suction cups are provided on both the front and / or back of the base 11; a suction cup is provided on the back of the base 11 to facilitate the fixing of the clicker. A suction cup is provided on the front of the base 11 to facilitate the fixing of keyboard and mouse devices.

[0043] In some possible implementations, a fastener (not shown) may be provided on the base 11 for fixing keyboard and mouse devices placed on the base 11. For example, the fastener may be a suction cup fastener or an adhesive fastener.

[0044] In some possible implementations, the mounting bracket 12 may be a mounting bracket 12 with a specific shape, such as a "reverse L-shaped" or "S-shaped" mounting bracket 12, so that after the electric telescopic device 20 is fixed on the mounting bracket 12, it can realize the clicking operation of the keyboard and mouse device placed on the base 11 or the horizontal plane on which the base 11 is located. Figure 3 Only the inverted L-shaped mounting bracket 12 is shown.

[0045] In some possible implementations, such as Figure 2 As shown, the mounting bracket 12 includes: a first bracket 121, a second bracket 122, and a third bracket 123. The first end of the first bracket 121 is fixedly connected to the base 11 in a vertical direction; the first end of the second bracket 122 is connected to the second end of the first bracket 121 in a horizontal direction; the third bracket 123 is connected to the second end of the second bracket 122 in a vertical direction; the third bracket 123 includes a slide rail 1231, and an electric telescopic device 20 is fixed to the slide rail 1231. The slide rail 1231 is used to fix the electric telescopic device 20, facilitating adjustment of the distance to keyboard and mouse devices. Through holes are spaced apart on the slide rail 1231 so that after adjustment to a suitable position, fixing screws can be passed through the through holes to fix the electric telescopic device 20 to the slide rail 1231.

[0046] In some possible implementations, Figure 2 The first bracket 121, the second bracket 122, and the third bracket 123 shown can be integrally formed structures.

[0047] like Figure 3 In the middle, the electric telescopic device 20 is fixed on the fixed frame 12, and the telescopic end 2341 of the electromagnetic module 23 is located above the base 11. The power supply of the electromagnetic module 23 is controlled by the power control unit 21. When the electromagnetic module 23 is powered on, the telescopic end 2341 of the electromagnetic module 23 extends out, and when the electromagnetic module 23 is de-powered, the telescopic end 2341 of the electromagnetic module 23 retracts.

[0048] The power control unit 21 is connected to the controller. For example, the power control unit 21 is connected to the controller via the GPIO pin. The power control unit 21 is configured to control the power supply of the electromagnetic module 23 based on control commands.

[0049] The power control unit 21 may include a relay. The common terminal of the relay is connected to the power supply VDD, and the normally open contact of the relay is connected to the power supply wire of the electromagnetic module 23. The relay coil is connected to the controller. The controller controls the opening and closing of the normally open contact by controlling the energization of the relay coil, thereby controlling the energization of the electromagnetic module 23. In some possible implementations, the relay may also be replaced by a transistor switch or other switches. Figure 1 or Figure 3 Only the case where the power control unit 21 includes a relay is shown.

[0050] The electromagnetic module 23 can be connected to the power supply VDD via a conductive wire, and its power supply can be controlled by a relay. For example, the control pin (GPIO pin) of the power control unit 21 can be connected to the controller. The controller sends a high-level signal to the relay via the GPIO pin to power on the electromagnetic module 23. When powered on, the retractable end 2341 of the electromagnetic module 23 extends to achieve the click operation. Then, the controller sends a low-level signal to the relay via the GPIO pin to power off the electromagnetic module 23. When powered off, the retractable end 2341 of the electromagnetic module 23 retracts. By continuously controlling the power supply to and from the electromagnetic module 23, the retractable end 2341 of the electromagnetic module 23 can be controlled to move up and down reciprocally.

[0051] The electromagnetic module 23 is configured to respond to the control of the power control unit 21. The retractable end 2341 of the electromagnetic module 23 moves up and down reciprocatingly to automatically click on a keyboard or mouse device placed on the base 11 or on the horizontal surface of the base 11. For the electromagnetic module 23, a key component of the clicker, two signal lines are led out as the positive and negative terminals of the electromagnetic module 23 and connected to a relay. The relay leads out a power supply and control pin to control the retractable state of the electromagnetic module 23.

[0052] In some possible implementations, such as Figure 3 As shown, the electromagnetic module 23 includes: a retaining ring 231, an electromagnetic coil 232, an elastic element 233 (which can be a return spring), and an electromagnetic push rod 234. In some embodiments, it can be... Figure 3 Replace the mounting bracket 12 in the middle with other mounting brackets, for example, replace it with Figure 1 The mounting bracket 12 shown.

[0053] Besides being a return spring, the elastic element 233 can also be other metal or non-metal elastic elements, such as rubber elastic elements. It can be any elastic element 233 that can promptly return the electromagnetic push rod 234 when the magnetic field of the electromagnetic coil 232 disappears.

[0054] The edge of the retaining ring 231 is fixedly connected to the fixing part (such as the slide rail type fixing part) of the fastener frame 12. The retaining ring 231 is fixed to the slide rail 1231 by the fixing screw 15. The electromagnetic push rod 234 to the base 11 can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the retaining ring 231 fixed to the slide rail 1231. Figure 3 The distance between the click point of a keyboard and mouse device placed under the base 11 shown (which is a suction cup base).

[0055] The electromagnetic coil 232 is fixedly connected to the fixing ring 231 and to the power control unit 21 (including a relay). Two signal lines can be led out from the electromagnetic coil 232 as the positive and negative terminals of the electromagnetic module 23 and connected to the relay.

[0056] The first end of the elastic element 233 is fixedly connected to the fixed ring 231, and the first end of the elastic element 233 is fixedly connected to the electromagnetic push rod 234. The elastic element 233 may include, but is not limited to, a return spring.

[0057] The first end of the electromagnetic push rod 234 passes through the electromagnetic coil 233 and is fixedly connected to the second end of the elastic element 233. The second end of the electromagnetic push rod 234 can move up and down, and the second end of the electromagnetic push rod 234 is the telescopic end 2341 of the electromagnetic module 23. For example, when the electromagnetic module 23 is energized, it generates a magnetic field and applies a downward force to the electromagnetic push rod 234, thereby realizing the clicking process. After the electromagnetic push rod 234 is pressed down, the return spring is compressed and generates a reverse force, which can promptly return the electromagnetic push rod 234 to its original position when the magnetic field of the coil disappears.

[0058] This application also provides a click system 400, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the clicking system 400 includes a controller 430 and the aforementioned clicker 420. In some possible implementations, the clicking system 400 also includes a keyboard and mouse device 410, wherein... Figure 4 The example shown only illustrates the scenario where the clicking system 400 includes a keyboard and mouse device 410, a clicker 420, and a controller 430. Therefore, it is not possible to represent the entire system as a whole. Figure 4 The composition of the click system 400 shown can be understood as a unique compositional structure.

[0059] Clicker 420 is connected to controller 430, which is configured to control clicker 420 to perform clicking operations. In some implementations, clicker 420 can be connected to controller 430 via a GPIO pin. Controller 430 is specifically configured to input a high-level signal to the GPIO pin to extend the retractable end of clicker 420, and to input a low-level signal to the GPIO pin to retract the retractable end of clicker 420.

[0060] When the clicking system 400 also includes a keyboard and mouse device 410, the keyboard and mouse device 410 is set on the base or the horizontal plane of the base in the clicker 420 and corresponds to the position of the electric telescopic device, so as to control the telescopic end of the electric telescopic device to extend and retract up and down, thereby realizing the clicking of the keyboard and mouse device 410.

[0061] The controller 430 includes, but is not limited to, a processor, which can be an integrated circuit chip with signal processing capabilities. The aforementioned processor can be a general-purpose processor, including a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a Network Processor (NP), etc.; it can also be a Digital Signal Processor (DSP), an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, or discrete hardware components. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor or any conventional processor.

[0062] The clicker 420 provided in the click system 400 embodiment has the same implementation principle and technical effect as the aforementioned clicker embodiment. For the sake of brevity, any parts not mentioned in the click system 400 embodiment can be referred to the corresponding content in the aforementioned clicker embodiment.

[0063] It should be noted that the various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0064] In addition, the functional modules in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated together to form an independent part, or each module can exist independently, or two or more modules can be integrated to form an independent part.

[0065] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A clicker for clicking keyboard and mouse devices, the clicker comprising: A bracket includes a base and a mounting frame, the mounting frame including a fixing part located above the base; An electric telescopic device comprising a power control unit and an electromagnetic module is fixed to the fixed part, and the telescopic end of the electromagnetic module is located above the base. The power supply to the electromagnetic module is controlled by the power control unit. When the electromagnetic module is powered on, the telescopic end of the electromagnetic module extends, and when the electromagnetic module is de-powered, the telescopic end of the electromagnetic module retracts. The electromagnetic module is configured to respond to the control of the power control unit, and the telescopic end of the electromagnetic module moves up and down to automatically click the keyboard and mouse device placed on the base or on the horizontal surface of the base.

2. The clicker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electromagnetic module includes: A retaining ring is fixedly connected to the fixing part; An electromagnetic coil is fixedly connected to the fixed ring and to the power control unit; An elastic element, the first end of which is fixedly connected to the fixing ring; An electromagnetic push rod, wherein the first end of the electromagnetic push rod passes through the electromagnetic coil and is fixedly connected to the second end of the elastic element, and the second end of the electromagnetic push rod can move up and down.

3. The clicker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic element includes a return spring.

4. The clicker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The power control unit includes a relay, the common terminal of which is used to connect to the power supply, and the normally open contact of which is connected to the power supply wire of the electromagnetic module; the coil of the relay is used to connect to the controller.

5. The clicker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base is provided with a fixing component, which is used to fix keyboard and mouse devices placed on the base.

6. The clicker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base is a suction cup base, and suction cups are provided on both the front and / or back of the base.

7. The clicker according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The fixing frame includes: A first bracket, the first end of which is fixedly connected to the base in a vertical direction; The second bracket has a first end connected to the second end of the first bracket in a horizontal direction; The third support is connected to the second end of the second support along the vertical direction; the third support includes a slide rail, and the electric telescopic device is fixed on the slide rail.

8. A click system, characterized in that, include: The controller and the clicker as described in any one of claims 1-7, wherein the clicker is connected to the controller; The controller is configured to control the clicker to perform a click operation.

9. The click system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The clicker is connected to the controller via a GPIO pin; the controller is specifically configured to input a high-level signal to the GPIO pin to control the extension end of the clicker to extend, and to input a low-level signal to the GPIO pin to control the extension end of the clicker to retract.

10. The click system according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The clicking system further includes a keyboard and mouse device, which is set on the base or on the horizontal surface of the base and corresponds to the position of the electric telescopic device.

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