Terminal protection device and terminal

Abstract

The utility model discloses a terminal protection device and a terminal, and belongs to the technical field of terminals. A first position of an antenna section in the terminal is connected with a grounding switch in the protection device, and the first position is located at a non-endpoint position of the antenna section; the protection device obtains the use condition of the antenna section, wherein the use condition comprises power and / or temperature; and under the condition that the use condition meets an antenna protection condition, the grounding switch is switched on to change the working frequency of the antenna section, and the antenna protection condition comprises that the power exceeds a power threshold value and / or the temperature exceeds a temperature threshold value. Namely, the grounding switch is connected to the first position of the antenna section in the terminal, so that the grounding switch is switched on under the condition that the terminal needs to be protected, the working frequency of the antenna section is changed, the resonance state of the antenna section is broken, the antenna section is prevented from being coupled with high-intensity electromagnetic waves, and the antenna section is prevented from being heated and damaged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of terminal technology, and in particular to a protection device for a terminal and a terminal. Background Technology

[0002] Analysis of recovered terminals with damaged antenna segments revealed that the antenna segments were most likely damaged due to severe overheating caused by high-power electromagnetic radiation. Taking mobile phones as an example, the built-in antenna segments typically operate at frequencies close to 2.4GHz to support 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and related communication services such as B7 / 40 / 41. Many microwave ovens, induction cookers, and other appliances on the market also operate at around 2.4GHz. During operation of these appliances, if severe electromagnetic leakage occurs, or if the mobile phone is used improperly and happens to be within the electromagnetic waves radiated by these devices, the phone's antenna segments may couple with these electromagnetic waves, causing overheating and damage, potentially even leading to a fire. Therefore, a terminal protection solution is urgently needed to reduce or even prevent severe overheating and damage to the antenna segments within the terminal. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a protection device and terminal for a terminal, which can effectively reduce heat damage to the antenna segment within the terminal. The technical solution is as follows:

[0004] On one hand, a protection device for a terminal is provided, the terminal including an antenna segment, the protection device including a grounding switch, a first position of the antenna segment connected to the grounding switch, the first position being located at a non-endpoint of the antenna segment; the protection device is used for:

[0005] The usage status of the antenna segment is obtained, including power and / or temperature.

[0006] When the usage conditions meet the antenna protection conditions, the grounding switch is turned on to change the operating frequency of the antenna segment. The antenna protection conditions include the power exceeding a power threshold and / or the temperature exceeding a temperature threshold.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the protection device further includes a detection component and a processor, the detection component being connected to the processor, and the processor being connected to the grounding switch;

[0008] The detection component is used to obtain the usage status of the antenna segment;

[0009] The processor is used to turn on the grounding switch when the usage conditions meet the antenna protection requirements.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the detection component includes a power detection unit and / or a temperature detection unit; the power detection unit is connected to the antenna segment and is used to detect the power of the antenna segment; the temperature detection unit is located at a distance less than a reference distance from the antenna segment and is used to detect the temperature of the antenna segment.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the power detection unit includes a coupler; the temperature detection unit includes a thermistor or a temperature sensor.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the number of the first positions is equal to or greater than 1, the first position is at the electrical length i / n of the antenna segment, n is equal to the total number of the first positions plus 1, and i is greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to n.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the protective device is further used for:

[0014] If the usage conditions meet the antenna protection conditions, a warning will be issued regarding the risk of damage to the antenna segment.

[0015] Upon receiving confirmation that the risk of damage has been eliminated, the grounding switch is disconnected to restore the operating frequency of the antenna segment.

[0016] On the other hand, a method for protecting a terminal is provided, the method comprising:

[0017] The usage status of the antenna segment within the terminal is obtained, including power and / or temperature.

[0018] When the usage conditions meet the antenna protection conditions, the grounding switch connected to the first position on the antenna segment is turned on to change the operating frequency of the antenna segment. The first position is located at a non-endpoint of the antenna segment. The antenna protection conditions include the power exceeding a power threshold and / or the temperature exceeding a temperature threshold.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the method further includes:

[0020] If the usage conditions meet the antenna protection conditions, a warning will be issued regarding the risk of damage to the antenna segment.

[0021] Upon receiving confirmation that the risk of damage has been eliminated, the grounding switch is disconnected to restore the operating frequency of the antenna segment.

[0022] On the other hand, a terminal is also provided, the terminal including an antenna segment and a protection device, the protection device including a grounding switch, a first position of the antenna segment connected to the grounding switch, the first position being located at a non-endpoint of the antenna segment; the protection device is used to perform the steps of the protection method for the terminal described above.

[0023] On the other hand, a terminal is provided, the terminal including a memory and a processor, the memory for storing a computer program, and the processor for executing the computer program stored in the memory to implement some or all of the steps of the terminal protection method described above.

[0024] On the other hand, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, wherein a computer program is stored therein, and when executed by a processor, the computer program implements some or all of the steps of the terminal protection method described above.

[0025] On the other hand, a computer program product containing instructions is provided, which, when executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform some or all of the steps of the terminal protection method described above.

[0026] The technical solution provided in this application can bring at least the following beneficial effects:

[0027] By connecting a grounding switch at the first position of the antenna segment within the terminal, the protection device can activate the grounding switch when it detects that the power and / or temperature of the antenna segment meet the antenna protection conditions. This changes the operating frequency of the antenna segment, breaks its resonant state, and prevents the antenna segment from coupling with high-intensity electromagnetic waves, thereby preventing the antenna segment from overheating and being damaged. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying 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.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an implementation environment provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal protection device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another terminal protection device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another terminal protection device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another terminal protection device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another terminal protection device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another terminal protection device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0036] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another terminal protection device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0037] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another terminal protection device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0038] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another terminal protection device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0039] Figure 11 This is a flowchart of a terminal protection method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another terminal protection device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0041] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the implementation methods of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] Before providing a detailed explanation of the terminal protection device and protection method provided in the embodiments of this application, the application scenarios and implementation environment involved in the embodiments of this application will be introduced first.

[0044] The terminal protection method provided in this application can be applied to any terminal containing an antenna segment, such as mobile phones, laptops, smartwatches, Bluetooth headsets, etc. During terminal use, if the terminal's antenna segment is about to overheat and be damaged due to proximity to an electromagnetic radiation field (or electromagnetic field, also known as electromagnetic wave) with a frequency close to the antenna segment's operating frequency (or resonant frequency), the terminal's protection device can protect the antenna segment according to the protection method provided in this application, thereby preventing the antenna segment from overheating and being damaged.

[0045] Among them, the electromagnetic radiation fields that the terminal may be near include, but are not limited to, the electromagnetic fields generated by devices such as induction cookers, microwave ovens, and medical devices that emit radiation as radiation sources.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an implementation environment according to an exemplary embodiment. The implementation environment includes a terminal 101 and a radiation source 102. The terminal 101 includes an antenna segment, and the radiation source can radiate electromagnetic waves. The terminal 101 may be located within the electromagnetic waves radiated by the radiation source 102 due to its proximity to the radiation source 102. The terminal 101 is used to protect the antenna segment within the terminal according to the terminal protection method provided in this application embodiment, to prevent the antenna segment from overheating and being damaged.

[0047] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above-mentioned terminals and radiation sources are merely examples. Other existing or future terminals or radiation sources that are applicable to the embodiments of this application should also be included within the scope of protection of the embodiments of this application, and are hereby incorporated by reference.

[0048] It should be noted that the application scenarios and implementation environments described in the embodiments of this application are for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application. As those skilled in the art will know, with the emergence of new application scenarios and the evolution of implementation environments, the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0049] The protection device for the terminal provided in the embodiments of this application will now be explained in detail.

[0050] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a protection device for a terminal provided in an embodiment of this application. The protection device includes a grounding switch, and a first position of the antenna segment inside the terminal is connected to the grounding switch (GND in the figure represents grounding). The first position is located at a non-endpoint of the antenna segment. The protection device is used to acquire the usage status of the antenna segment, including power and / or temperature. When the usage status meets the antenna protection conditions, the grounding switch is turned on to change the operating frequency of the antenna segment.

[0051] In other words, by connecting a grounding switch at the first position of the antenna segment, the protection device can activate the grounding switch when it detects that the power and / or temperature of the antenna segment meet the antenna protection conditions, thereby changing the operating frequency of the antenna segment and preventing the antenna segment from coupling with high-intensity electromagnetic waves, thus preventing the antenna segment from overheating and being damaged.

[0052] The antenna protection conditions may include the antenna segment's power exceeding a power threshold and / or its temperature exceeding a temperature threshold. The power and temperature thresholds can be flexibly set according to actual conditions, and this application embodiment does not limit this. For example, different power and / or temperature thresholds can be set for different types of terminals and different terminal usage environments.

[0053] As an example, the power threshold is 25 dBm (decibels per milliwatt) and the temperature threshold is 90 °C (degrees Celsius).

[0054] See Figure 3 In one possible implementation, the protection device includes a detection component and a processor. The detection component is connected to the processor, which is also connected to a grounding switch. The detection component is used to acquire information about the usage status of the antenna segment. The processor is used to activate the grounding switch when the usage status meets the antenna protection conditions.

[0055] In some embodiments, the detection component can directly send the power and / or temperature of the antenna segment to the processor, which then determines whether the antenna segment's usage meets the antenna protection conditions based on the power and / or temperature. For example, the processor can perform a threshold judgment on the power and / or temperature to obtain a threshold judgment result (i.e., a detection result), which indicates whether the antenna segment's usage meets the antenna protection conditions.

[0056] In other embodiments, the detection component determines whether the antenna segment's usage meets antenna protection conditions based on the antenna segment's power and / or temperature, and sends the detection result to the processor. The detection result indicates whether the antenna segment's usage meets the antenna protection conditions. For example, the detection component can perform a threshold judgment on the power and / or temperature, and send the threshold judgment result (i.e., the detection result) to the processor. The threshold judgment result indicates whether the antenna segment's usage meets the antenna protection conditions.

[0057] In one possible implementation, the detection component includes a power detection unit and / or a temperature detection unit. See also Figure 4 The power detection unit is connected to the antenna segment, for example, to one end of the antenna segment. The power detection unit is used to detect the power of the antenna segment. The temperature detection unit is located at a distance less than the reference distance from the antenna segment. The temperature detection unit is used to detect the temperature of the antenna segment. See also... Figure 5 The temperature detection unit does not need to be connected to the antenna segment; it can be placed near the antenna segment. The reference distance can be set according to the actual situation, and the location of the temperature detection unit can be determined according to the structure of each device / circuit. This application does not limit this.

[0058] The power detection unit can be any component or circuit capable of detecting power, and there are no restrictions on this.

[0059] In one possible implementation, the power detection unit includes a coupling component connected to an antenna segment, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the coupling component is connected to one end of the antenna segment and is used to detect the power of the antenna segment. As an example, the coupling component is used to sense the electromagnetic field generated by the antenna segment, thereby detecting the power of the antenna segment based on the sensed electromagnetic field.

[0060] See Figure 7 In one possible implementation, the coupling components include a coupler and a power detection IC (integrated circuit). The coupler is connected to the antenna segment (e.g., to one end of the antenna segment) and also to the power detection IC, which is further connected to a processor. The coupler is used to sense the electromagnetic field generated by the antenna segment, and the power detection IC is used to determine the power of the antenna segment based on the electromagnetic field sensed by the coupler.

[0061] The coupler can be a reverse coupler, a bidirectional coupler, or other possible couplers, and this application embodiment does not limit this. The power detection IC can be any integrated circuit or component capable of calculating power, and this application embodiment does not limit this.

[0062] The temperature detection unit can be any component or circuit capable of detecting temperature, and there are no restrictions on this.

[0063] In one possible implementation, the temperature detection unit includes a thermistor or a temperature sensor.

[0064] In this embodiment, the number of first positions is equal to or greater than one. That is, a grounding switch can be connected to one or more positions on the antenna segment, and the one or more first positions divide the antenna segment into two or more segments. Different numbers of segments result in different changes in the operating frequency of the antenna segment after the grounding switch is turned on, and each sub-antenna segment can absorb different amounts of electromagnetic energy, thus producing different protection effects.

[0065] In one possible implementation, the first position is at the electrical length i / n of the antenna segment, where n equals the total number of the first positions plus 1, and i is greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to n. That is, the antenna segment is divided equally according to its electrical length, and a grounding switch is connected at each segment.

[0066] like Figure 7 As shown, n equals 2, the first position is at 1 / 2 of the electrical length of the antenna segment, the number of first positions is equal to 1, and the antenna segment is divided into two equal parts according to its electrical length. For example... Figure 8As shown, n equals 4, the first position is 1 / 4 of the electrical length of the antenna segment, the number of first positions is 3, and the antenna segment is divided into four segments according to its electrical length.

[0067] It should be understood that dividing the antenna segment equally according to its electrical length ensures that after the grounding switch is turned on, the operating frequency of each sub-antenna segment is basically the same and is significantly increased. This can minimize the electromagnetic energy coupled by all sub-antenna segments, thereby minimizing the heat generation of the antenna segment.

[0068] As an example, in a related technical solution where the antenna segment is not connected to a grounding switch, taking the case where the antenna segment senses strong electromagnetic radiation and absorbs 10W (watts) of electromagnetic energy, resulting in severe overheating, if the technical solution provided in this application is adopted, and the antenna segment is divided into two equal segments according to its electrical length, then after the grounding switch is turned on, the original 10W of electromagnetic energy may only be absorbed by each of the divided sub-antenna segments by 0.5W, and the two sub-antenna segments absorb a total of 1W of electromagnetic energy, thereby avoiding severe overheating.

[0069] Of course, in some other possible implementations, the antenna may not be divided equally according to its electrical length. For example, a grounding switch may be connected only at 1 / 3 of the antenna's electrical length. In this way, after the grounding switch is turned on, the operating frequency of the shorter sub-antenna segment increases significantly, and the electromagnetic energy it can absorb decreases significantly. While the operating frequency of the longer sub-antenna segment increases relatively less, it can still reduce the absorption of some electromagnetic energy, thereby reducing the heat generation of the antenna segment.

[0070] As an example, taking the original 10W of electromagnetic energy as an example, the shorter sub-antenna segment after division may only absorb 0.1W of electromagnetic energy, while the longer sub-antenna segment after division may absorb 1W or 2W of electromagnetic energy. Although 1W / 2W is greater than 0.1W, it is still much less than 10W.

[0071] To avoid the situation where the antenna segments are not evenly divided, and the longer sub-antenna segments after division may still absorb more electromagnetic energy, in practical applications, the antenna segments can be divided evenly according to their electrical length.

[0072] It should be understood that, in reality, the physical shape of antenna segments is not necessarily regular. Therefore, dividing the antenna segment equally according to its electrical length may not yield the same result as dividing it equally according to its physical length. If the division is based on the physical length, the resulting sub-antenna segments will have different electrical lengths. Consequently, after the grounding switch is turned on, the absorption of electromagnetic energy by these sub-antenna segments will vary significantly. To optimize the protection effect, in practical applications, the antenna segments can be divided equally according to their electrical length.

[0073] In one possible implementation, the protection device is also used to alert the antenna segment to the risk of damage when the usage conditions meet the antenna protection conditions, and to disconnect the grounding switch to restore the operating frequency of the antenna segment after receiving a confirmation operation indicating that the risk of damage has been eliminated.

[0074] In other words, the protection device can provide a warning (i.e., an early warning) about the risk of damage to the antenna segment, reminding the user to keep the terminal away from the radiation source. Once the user has manually confirmed that the risk of damage to the antenna segment has been eliminated, the protection device will restore the operating frequency of the antenna segment to enable the terminal to work normally.

[0075] See Figure 9 In one possible implementation, the protection device also includes an early warning unit, which is used to alert the antenna segment to the risk of damage when the usage conditions meet the antenna protection requirements.

[0076] As an example, the early warning unit is connected to the processor. When the usage conditions meet the antenna protection requirements, the processor sends a first command to the early warning unit, instructing the unit to warn of the potential damage risk to the antenna segment. Upon receiving the first command, the early warning unit warns of the potential damage risk to the antenna segment. After receiving confirmation that the damage risk has been eliminated, the processor controls the grounding switch to open.

[0077] The early warning unit may include a voice prompt module for providing voice alerts regarding the risk of damage to the antenna segment. The early warning unit may also include a graphic and / or text prompt module for providing graphic and / or textual alerts regarding the risk of damage to the antenna segment.

[0078] The voice prompt module may include a speaker in the terminal (such as...) Figure 10 Components such as amplifiers, etc., are shown. The graphic prompt module may include a display screen in the terminal, etc.

[0079] As an example, taking a mobile phone as the terminal, a user holding the phone is approaching an induction cooker with severe electromagnetic leakage. The antenna segment experiences a rapid increase in power and temperature due to coupling with the electromagnetic waves radiated by the induction cooker. If the power detection unit detects that the power exceeds a power threshold, and / or the temperature detection unit detects that the temperature exceeds a temperature threshold, the processor controls the grounding switch to conduct and triggers a voice warning. After hearing the voice warning, the user can move the phone away from the induction cooker and operate the phone to eliminate the risk. After receiving confirmation that the risk of damage has been eliminated, the processor controls the grounding switch to disconnect.

[0080] In one possible implementation, the processor includes a first pin (also referred to as a first port) connected to a grounding switch. The processor uses a control signal transmitted through the first pin to control the on / off state of the grounding switch. It should be understood that the processor may also include other pins, which are not limited in this embodiment.

[0081] As an example, such as Figure 10 As shown, the first pin can be a GPIO (General-purpose Input / Output) pin, and the control signals transmitted by the GPIO pin can be called GPIO control signals. Of course, the first pin can also be any other pin on the processor besides the GPIO pin, and this application embodiment does not limit this.

[0082] In one possible implementation, the grounding switch is an RF (Radio Frequency) switch, such as... Figure 10 As shown, the grounding switch can be an SPST (Single Pole Single Throw) switch. The grounding switch can also be other types of switches, and this application does not limit this type.

[0083] It should be understood that, Figures 2 to 10 The device structure shown can be flexibly combined and used according to actual conditions, and the embodiments of this application do not limit it.

[0084] The terminal protection method provided in the embodiments of this application will now be explained in detail.

[0085] Figure 11 This is a flowchart of a terminal protection method provided in an embodiment of this application. This method can be applied to a terminal protection device, which may be... Figures 2 to 10 Any of the protective devices shown. Please refer to... Figure 11 The method includes the following steps.

[0086] Step 1101: Obtain the usage status of the antenna segments within the terminal, including power and / or temperature.

[0087] As an example, the protection device includes a power detection unit to obtain the power of the antenna segment; and / or, the protection device includes a temperature detection unit to obtain the temperature of the antenna segment. Specific implementation details can be found in the description of the device embodiments above, and will not be repeated here.

[0088] Step 1102: When the usage conditions meet the antenna protection requirements, turn on the grounding switch connected to the first position on the antenna segment to change the operating frequency of the antenna segment. The first position is located at a non-endpoint of the antenna segment.

[0089] The antenna protection conditions may include the antenna segment's power exceeding a power threshold and / or its temperature exceeding a temperature threshold. The power and temperature thresholds can be flexibly set according to actual conditions, and this application embodiment does not limit this. For example, different power and / or temperature thresholds can be set for different types of terminals and different terminal usage environments.

[0090] As an example, the power threshold is 30 dBm and the temperature threshold is 100 °C.

[0091] In this embodiment, the number of first positions is equal to or greater than one. That is, a grounding switch can be connected to one or more positions on the antenna segment, and the one or more first positions divide the antenna segment into two or more segments. Different numbers of segments result in different changes in the operating frequency of the antenna segment after the grounding switch is turned on, and each sub-antenna segment can absorb different amounts of electromagnetic energy, thus producing different protection effects.

[0092] In one possible implementation, the first position is at the electrical length i / n of the antenna segment, where n equals the total number of the first positions plus 1, and i is greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to n. That is, the antenna segment is divided equally according to its electrical length, and a grounding switch is connected at each segment.

[0093] like Figure 7 As shown, n equals 2, the first position is at 1 / 2 of the electrical length of the antenna segment, the number of first positions is equal to 1, and the antenna segment is divided into two equal parts according to its electrical length. For example... Figure 8 As shown, n equals 4, the first position is 1 / 4 of the electrical length of the antenna segment, the number of first positions is 3, and the antenna segment is divided into four segments according to its electrical length.

[0094] It should be understood that dividing the antenna segment equally according to its electrical length ensures that after the grounding switch is turned on, the operating frequency of each sub-antenna segment is basically the same and is significantly increased. This can minimize the electromagnetic energy coupled by all sub-antenna segments, thereby minimizing the heat generation of the antenna segment.

[0095] Of course, in some other possible implementations, the antenna may not be divided equally according to its electrical length, and this application does not limit this.

[0096] In one possible implementation, if the usage conditions meet the antenna protection requirements, a warning can be issued regarding the risk of damage to the antenna segment. Upon receiving confirmation that the risk of damage has been eliminated, the grounding switch is disconnected to restore the operating frequency of the antenna segment. Specific implementation details can be found in the description of the device embodiment above, and will not be repeated here.

[0097] In other words, the protection device can alert the user to the risk of damage to the antenna segment, reminding them to keep the terminal away from the radiation source. Once the user has manually confirmed that the risk of damage to the antenna segment has been eliminated, the protection device will restore the operating frequency of the antenna segment to allow the terminal to work normally.

[0098] In summary, in this embodiment of the application, by connecting a grounding switch at the first position of the antenna segment within the terminal, the protection device can activate the grounding switch when it detects that the power and / or temperature of the antenna segment meet the antenna protection conditions. This changes the operating frequency of the antenna segment, breaks the resonance state of the antenna segment, and prevents the antenna segment from coupling with high-intensity electromagnetic waves, thereby preventing the antenna segment from overheating and being damaged.

[0099] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another terminal protection device provided in this application embodiment. This protection device can be implemented as part or all of the terminal by software, hardware, or a combination of both. The terminal can be... Figures 2 to 10 The terminal shown is for reference only. Figure 12 The protection device includes an acquisition module 1201 and a control module 1202.

[0100] The acquisition module 1201 is used to acquire the usage status of the antenna segment within the terminal, including power and / or temperature.

[0101] Control module 1202 is used to turn on the grounding switch connected to a first position on the antenna segment to change the operating frequency of the antenna segment when the antenna protection conditions are met. The first position is located at a non-endpoint of the antenna segment. The antenna protection conditions include the power exceeding a power threshold and / or the temperature exceeding a temperature threshold.

[0102] The acquisition module 1201 may include Figures 2 to 10 In the embodiment, the detection component may include some or all of the modules, and the control module 1202 may include... Figures 2 to 10 Some or all of the processor modules in the embodiments.

[0103] In one possible implementation, the protective device further includes:

[0104] The alert module is used to alert users of the risk of damage to the antenna segment when the usage conditions meet the antenna protection requirements.

[0105] The control module 1202 is also used to disconnect the grounding switch to restore the operating frequency of the antenna segment after receiving a confirmation operation indicating that the risk of damage has been eliminated.

[0106] The prompt module may include Figures 2 to 10 The modules in the processor in the embodiments may further include an early warning unit.

[0107] In one possible implementation, the protection device further includes a detection component and a processor, the detection component being connected to the processor, and the processor being connected to a grounding switch.

[0108] The acquisition module 1201 is used to acquire the usage status of the antenna segment through the detection component;

[0109] The control module 1202 is used to turn on the grounding switch via the processor when the antenna protection conditions are met.

[0110] In one possible implementation, the detection component includes a power detection unit and / or a temperature detection unit; the power detection unit is connected to the antenna segment.

[0111] The acquisition module 1201 is used to detect the power of the antenna segment through the power detection unit and / or to detect the temperature of the antenna segment through the temperature detection unit, wherein the distance between the temperature detection unit and the antenna segment is less than a reference distance.

[0112] In one possible implementation, the power detection unit includes a coupler; the temperature detection unit includes a thermistor or a temperature sensor.

[0113] In one possible implementation, the number of first positions is equal to or greater than 1, the first position is at the electrical length i / n of the antenna segment, n is equal to the total number of first positions plus 1, and i is greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to n.

[0114] In this embodiment, by connecting a grounding switch at the first position of the antenna segment within the terminal, the protection device can activate the grounding switch when it detects that the power and / or temperature of the antenna segment meet the antenna protection conditions. This changes the operating frequency of the antenna segment, breaks its resonant state, and prevents the antenna segment from coupling with high-intensity electromagnetic waves, thereby preventing the antenna segment from overheating and being damaged.

[0115] It should be noted that the terminal protection device provided in the above embodiments is only illustrated by the division of the above functional modules when protecting the terminal. In actual applications, the above functions can be assigned to different functional modules as needed, that is, the internal structure of the device can be divided into different functional modules to complete all or part of the functions described above. In addition, the terminal protection device and the terminal protection method embodiments provided in the above embodiments belong to the same concept, and the specific implementation process can be found in the method embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0116] This application also provides a terminal, which includes an antenna segment and a protection device. The protection device includes a grounding switch, and a first position of the antenna segment is connected to the grounding switch, located at a non-endpoint of the antenna segment. The protection device is used to execute the terminal protection method shown in the above method embodiments. The specific structure and function of the protection device can be found in the relevant descriptions of the above method embodiments.

[0117] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal 1300 provided in an embodiment of this application. The terminal 1300 can be a mobile terminal including an antenna segment, such as a mobile phone, tablet computer, smart bracelet, Bluetooth headset, laptop computer, or desktop computer. The terminal 1300 can also be a non-mobile terminal including an antenna segment, such as a medical device. The terminal 1300 may also be referred to as user equipment, portable terminal, laptop terminal, desktop terminal, terminal device, or other names.

[0118] Typically, terminal 1300 includes a processor 1301 and a memory 1302. In this embodiment, the terminal may include a protection device, which may include the processor 1301 and a grounding switch. The grounding switch is connected to a first position of an antenna segment within the terminal, and the first position is located at a non-endpoint of the antenna segment. Specific implementations of the terminal's protection device can be found in the device and method embodiments described above.

[0119] Processor 1301 may include one or more processing cores, such as a quad-core processor, an octa-core processor, etc. Processor 1301 may be implemented using at least one hardware form selected from DSP (Digital Signal Processing), FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), and PLA (Programmable Logic Array). Processor 1301 may also include a main processor and a coprocessor. The main processor, also known as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), is used to process data in the wake-up state; the coprocessor is a low-power processor used to process data in the standby state. In some embodiments, processor 1301 may integrate a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), which is responsible for rendering and drawing the content to be displayed on the screen. In some embodiments, processor 1301 may also include an AI (Artificial Intelligence) processor, which is used to handle computational operations related to machine learning.

[0120] The memory 1302 may include one or more computer-readable storage media, which may be non-transitory. The memory 1302 may also include high-speed random access memory and non-volatile memory, such as one or more disk storage devices or flash memory devices. In some embodiments, the non-transitory computer-readable storage media in the memory 1302 is used to store at least one instruction, which is executed by the processor 1301 to implement some or all of the steps of the terminal protection method provided in the method embodiments of this application.

[0121] In some embodiments, the terminal 1300 may further include a peripheral device interface 1303 and at least one peripheral device. The processor 1301, memory 1302, and peripheral device interface 1303 can be connected via a bus or signal line. Each peripheral device can be connected to the peripheral device interface 1303 via a bus, signal line, or circuit board. The peripheral device may include at least one of the following: a radio frequency circuit 1304, a display screen 1305, a camera assembly 1306, an audio circuit 1307, a positioning assembly 1308, and a power supply 1309.

[0122] Peripheral interface 1303 can be used to connect at least one I / O (Input / Output) related peripheral device to processor 1301 and memory 1302. In some embodiments, processor 1301, memory 1302 and peripheral interface 1303 are integrated on the same chip or circuit board; in other embodiments, any one or two of processor 1301, memory 1302 and peripheral interface 1303 can be implemented on separate chips or circuit boards, which is not limited in this embodiment.

[0123] The radio frequency (RF) circuit 1304 is used to receive and transmit RF signals, also known as electromagnetic signals. The RF circuit 1304 communicates with communication networks and other communication devices via electromagnetic signals. The RF circuit 1304 converts electrical signals into electromagnetic signals for transmission, or converts received electromagnetic signals back into electrical signals. In some embodiments, the RF circuit 1304 includes: an antenna system, an RF transceiver, one or more amplifiers, a tuner, an oscillator, a digital signal processor, a codec chipset, a user identity module card, etc. The RF circuit 1304 can communicate with other terminals via at least one wireless communication protocol. This wireless communication protocol includes, but is not limited to: the World Wide Web, metropolitan area networks, intranets, various generations of mobile communication networks (2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G), wireless local area networks, and / or Wi-Fi networks. In some embodiments, the RF circuit 1304 may also include circuitry related to NFC (Near Field Communication), which is not limited in this application embodiment.

[0124] Display screen 1305 is used to display a UI (User Interface). This UI may include graphics, text, icons, videos, and any combination thereof. When display screen 1305 is a touch display screen, it also has the ability to collect touch signals on or above its surface. These touch signals can be input as control signals to processor 1301 for processing. In this case, display screen 1305 can also be used to provide virtual buttons and / or a virtual keyboard, also known as soft buttons and / or a soft keyboard. In some embodiments, there may be one display screen 1305, disposed on the front panel of terminal 1300; in other embodiments, there may be at least two display screens, disposed on different surfaces of terminal 1300 or in a folded design; in still other embodiments, display screen 1305 may be a flexible display screen, disposed on a curved or folded surface of terminal 1300. Furthermore, display screen 1305 may also be configured as a non-rectangular, irregular shape, i.e., a non-rectangular screen. The display screen 1305 can be made of materials such as LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode).

[0125] The camera assembly 1306 is used to acquire images or videos. In some embodiments, the camera assembly 1306 includes a front-facing camera and a rear-facing camera. Typically, the front-facing camera is located on the front panel of the terminal, and the rear-facing camera is located on the back of the terminal. In some embodiments, there are at least two rear-facing cameras, which are any one of a main camera, a depth-sensing camera, a wide-angle camera, and a telephoto camera, to achieve background blurring by fusion of the main camera and the depth-sensing camera, panoramic shooting by fusion of the main camera and the wide-angle camera, VR (Virtual Reality) shooting, or other fusion shooting functions. In some embodiments, the camera assembly 1306 may also include a flash. The flash can be a single-color temperature flash or a dual-color temperature flash. A dual-color temperature flash is a combination of a warm-light flash and a cool-light flash, which can be used for light compensation at different color temperatures.

[0126] The audio circuit 1307 may include a microphone and a speaker. The microphone is used to collect sound waves from the user and the environment, converting the sound waves into electrical signals that are input to the processor 1301 for processing, or input to the radio frequency circuit 1304 for voice communication. For stereo sound acquisition or noise reduction purposes, multiple microphones may be used, each located at a different part of the terminal 1300. The microphone may also be an array microphone or an omnidirectional microphone. The speaker is used to convert electrical signals from the processor 1301 or the radio frequency circuit 1304 into sound waves. The speaker may be a conventional diaphragm speaker or a piezoelectric ceramic speaker. When the speaker is a piezoelectric ceramic speaker, it can convert electrical signals not only into audible sound waves but also into inaudible sound waves for purposes such as distance measurement. In some embodiments, the audio circuit 1307 may also include a headphone jack.

[0127] The positioning component 1308 is used to determine the current geographic location of the terminal 1300 in order to enable navigation or LBS (Location Based Service). The positioning component 1308 can be a positioning component of GPS (Global Positioning System), BeiDou system, or Galileo system.

[0128] Power supply 1309 is used to power the various components in terminal 1300. Power supply 1309 can be AC ​​power, DC power, a disposable battery, or a rechargeable battery. When power supply 1309 includes a rechargeable battery, the rechargeable battery can be a wired rechargeable battery or a wireless rechargeable battery. A wired rechargeable battery is a battery that is charged via a wired line, and a wireless rechargeable battery is a battery that is charged via a wireless coil. The rechargeable battery can also be used to support fast charging technology.

[0129] In some embodiments, the terminal 1300 further includes one or more sensors 1310. The one or more sensors 1310 include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: an accelerometer 1311, a gyroscope 1312, a pressure sensor 1313, a fingerprint sensor 1314, an optical sensor 1315, a temperature sensor, and a proximity sensor 1316.

[0130] Accelerometer 1311 can detect the magnitude of acceleration along the three axes of a coordinate system established by terminal 1300. For example, accelerometer 1311 can be used to detect the components of gravitational acceleration along the three axes. Processor 1301 can control display screen 1305 to display the user interface in either a landscape or portrait view based on the gravitational acceleration signal acquired by accelerometer 1311. Accelerometer 1311 can also be used for games or for acquiring user motion data.

[0131] The gyroscope sensor 1312 can detect the orientation and rotation angle of the terminal 1300. The gyroscope sensor 1312, in conjunction with the accelerometer sensor 1311, can collect 3D motion data from the user on the terminal 1300. Based on the data collected by the gyroscope sensor 1312, the processor 1301 can perform the following functions: motion sensing (e.g., changing the UI based on the user's tilt), image stabilization during shooting, game control, and inertial navigation.

[0132] The pressure sensor 1313 can be disposed on the side bezel of the terminal 1300 and / or on the lower layer of the display screen 1305. When the pressure sensor 1313 is disposed on the side bezel of the terminal 1300, it can detect the user's grip signal on the terminal 1300, and the processor 1301 can perform left / right hand recognition or quick operation based on the grip signal collected by the pressure sensor 1313. When the pressure sensor 1313 is disposed on the lower layer of the display screen 1305, the processor 1301 can control the operable controls on the UI interface based on the user's pressure operation on the display screen 1305. The operable controls include at least one of button controls, scroll bar controls, icon controls, and menu controls.

[0133] The fingerprint sensor 1314 is used to collect the user's fingerprint. The processor 1301 identifies the user's identity based on the fingerprint collected by the fingerprint sensor 1314, or the fingerprint sensor 1314 identifies the user's identity based on the collected fingerprint. When the user's identity is identified as trusted, the processor 1301 authorizes the user to perform relevant sensitive operations, including unlocking the screen, viewing encrypted information, downloading software, making payments, and changing settings. The fingerprint sensor 1314 can be located on the front, back, or side of the terminal 1300. When the terminal 1300 has physical buttons or a manufacturer's logo, the fingerprint sensor 1314 can be integrated with the physical buttons or manufacturer's logo.

[0134] An optical sensor 1315 is used to collect ambient light intensity. In some embodiments, the processor 1301 can control the display brightness of the display screen 1305 based on the ambient light intensity collected by the optical sensor 1315. Specifically, when the ambient light intensity is high, the display brightness of the display screen 1305 is increased; when the ambient light intensity is low, the display brightness of the display screen 1305 is decreased. In other embodiments, the processor 1301 can also dynamically adjust the shooting parameters of the camera assembly 1306 based on the ambient light intensity collected by the optical sensor 1315.

[0135] The proximity sensor 1316, also known as a distance sensor, is typically located on the front panel of the terminal 1300. The proximity sensor 1316 is used to detect the distance between the user and the front of the terminal 1300. In some embodiments, when the proximity sensor 1316 detects that the distance between the user and the front of the terminal 1300 is gradually decreasing, the processor 1301 controls the display screen 1305 to switch from a screen-on state to a screen-off state; when the proximity sensor 1316 detects that the distance between the user and the front of the terminal 1300 is gradually increasing, the processor 1301 controls the display screen 1305 to switch from a screen-off state to a screen-on state.

[0136] Those skilled in the art will understand that Figure 13 The structure shown does not constitute a limitation on terminal 1300 and may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or use different component arrangements.

[0137] In some embodiments, a computer-readable storage medium is also provided, which stores a computer program that, when executed by a processor, performs some or all of the steps in the terminal protection method described above. For example, the computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, or optical data storage device.

[0138] It is worth noting that the computer-readable storage medium mentioned in the embodiments of this application can be a non-volatile storage medium, in other words, it can be a non-transient storage medium.

[0139] It should be understood that all or part of the steps of the above embodiments can be implemented by software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, it can be implemented wholly or partially in the form of a computer program product. The computer program product includes one or more computer instructions. The computer instructions can be stored in the above-described computer-readable storage medium.

[0140] That is, in some embodiments, a computer program product containing instructions is also provided, which, when run on a terminal, causes the terminal to perform some or all of the steps of the terminal protection method described above.

[0141] It should be understood that "at least one" as mentioned herein refers to one or more, and "multiple" refers to two or more. In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, " / " means "or," for example, A / B can mean A or B; "and / or" in this document is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. In addition, in order to clearly describe the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used in the embodiments of this application to distinguish identical or similar items with substantially the same function and effect. Those skilled in the art will understand that the terms "first," "second," etc., do not limit the quantity or execution order, and the terms "first," "second," etc., are not necessarily different.

[0142] It should be noted that the information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.), data (including but not limited to data used for analysis, data stored, data displayed, etc.) and signals involved in the embodiments of this application are all authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties, and the collection, use and processing of related data must comply with the relevant laws, regulations and standards of the relevant countries and regions.

[0143] The above descriptions are embodiments provided in this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A protection device for a terminal, characterized in that, The terminal includes an antenna segment, and the protection device includes a grounding switch. A first position of the antenna segment is connected to the grounding switch, and the first position is located at a non-endpoint of the antenna segment. The protection device is used for: The usage status of the antenna segment is obtained, including power and / or temperature. When the usage conditions meet the antenna protection conditions, the grounding switch is turned on to change the operating frequency of the antenna segment. The antenna protection conditions include the power exceeding a power threshold and / or the temperature exceeding a temperature threshold.

2. The protection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The protection device further includes a detection component and a processor, the detection component being connected to the processor, and the processor being connected to the grounding switch; The detection component is used to obtain the usage status of the antenna segment; The processor is used to turn on the grounding switch when the usage conditions meet the antenna protection requirements.

3. The protection device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The detection component includes a power detection unit and / or a temperature detection unit; the power detection unit is connected to the antenna segment and is used to detect the power of the antenna segment; the temperature detection unit is located at a distance less than a reference distance from the antenna segment and is used to detect the temperature of the antenna segment.

4. The protection device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The power detection unit includes a coupler; the temperature detection unit includes a thermistor or a temperature sensor.

5. The protective device as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The number of the first positions is equal to or greater than 1. The first position is at the electrical length i / n of the antenna segment, where n is equal to the total number of the first positions plus 1, and i is greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to n.

6. The protective device as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The protective device is also used for: If the usage conditions meet the antenna protection conditions, a warning will be issued regarding the risk of damage to the antenna segment. Upon receiving confirmation that the risk of damage has been eliminated, the grounding switch is disconnected to restore the operating frequency of the antenna segment.

7. A terminal, characterized in that, The terminal includes an antenna segment and a protection device as described in any one of claims 1-6.

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