Intelligent terminal

Abstract

The application provides a kind of intelligent terminal, the intelligent terminal includes shell, camera, display screen and shielding mechanism;Shell includes front shell and rear shell, and the aperture is formed on the front shell;Camera is located in the aperture;Shielding mechanism is at least partially located outside camera, shielding mechanism includes the shielding piece that can slide along preset direction and responds to shielding piece sensor, shielding piece includes shielding part and the induction part for triggering sensor, shielding piece includes the first state of the first state of shielding part shielding camera and the second state of exposing camera;When shielding piece is in the first state, sensor responds to induction part and closes camera;When shielding piece is in the second state, sensor responds to induction part and opens camera.In the application, the induction part that can move along with is arranged in shielding piece, when shielding part physically shields camera, by sensor responding to induction part and closing camera, solve user privacy disclosure risk, improve user privacy security.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Smart devices typically include cameras to capture images or graphics, but these cameras can also lead to privacy breaches. For example, some apps with camera capabilities may activate the camera without the user's knowledge to take unauthorized photos or videos, resulting in the unauthorized acquisition or theft of user privacy and posing an unavoidable risk to user security.

[0003] If a camera is physically blocked when not in use, it can prevent users from being secretly filmed without their knowledge to some extent. However, physical blocking only serves to block the camera; the camera is still in operation and can still acquire information other than clear images. The user's privacy and security are still at risk of being compromised. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a smart terminal that can mitigate the risk of user privacy leaks during use and enhance user privacy security.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: One aspect of this application provides a smart terminal, which includes a housing, a camera, a display screen, and a shielding mechanism; the housing includes a front housing and a rear housing connected to each other, and an opening is formed on the front housing; the camera is located in the opening formed on the front housing; the display screen is located on the outside of the front housing; the shielding mechanism is at least partially located on the outside of the camera, and the shielding mechanism includes a shielding plate connected to the front housing and slidable in a preset direction and a sensor that responds to the shielding plate and controls the camera; the shielding plate includes a shielding part and a sensing part for triggering the sensor; the shielding plate includes a first state in which the shielding part shields the camera and a second state in which the camera is exposed. When the blocking plate is in the first state, the sensor responds to the sensing unit and turns off the camera; when the blocking plate is in the second state, the sensor responds to the sensing unit and turns on the camera.

[0006] Furthermore, the sensing part is a protrusion, and the sensor is a photoelectric sensor; when the blocking plate is in the first state, the sensor and the sensing part at least partially overlap in the direction perpendicular to the sensing part; when the blocking plate is in the second state, the sensor and the sensing part do not overlap at all in the direction perpendicular to the sensing part.

[0007] Furthermore, the sensing part is a protrusion, and the sensor is a photoelectric sensor; when the blocking plate is in the second state, the sensor and the sensing part at least partially overlap in the direction perpendicular to the sensing part; when the blocking plate is in the first state, the sensor and the sensing part do not overlap at all in the direction perpendicular to the sensing part.

[0008] Furthermore, the sensing element is a magnet, and the sensor is a Hall sensor; when the blocking plate is in the first state, the sensing element is close to the sensor or the sensing element and the sensor at least partially overlap; when the blocking plate is in the second state, the sensing element is away from the sensor.

[0009] Furthermore, the sensing element is a magnet, and the sensor is a Hall sensor; when the blocking plate is in the second state, the sensing element is close to the sensor or the sensing element and the sensor at least partially overlap; when the blocking plate is in the first state, the sensing element is away from the sensor.

[0010] Furthermore, an upper sliding groove and a lower sliding groove are formed on the front housing. The upper sliding groove is located on the upper side of the camera, and the lower sliding groove is located on the lower side of the camera. The shielding piece is slidably connected to the upper sliding groove and the lower sliding groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the shield also includes a limiting part, and a first limiting groove is formed on the front housing to limit the limiting part when the shield is in the first state and a second limiting groove to limit the limiting part when the shield is in the second state.

[0012] Furthermore, the first limiting groove is located at one end of the lower groove, and the second limiting groove is located at the other end of the lower groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the limiting part has a degree of freedom in deformation.

[0014] Furthermore, the shield is located between the display screen and the front housing.

[0015] This application incorporates a sensor within the shielding plate of the shielding mechanism that moves with the shielding part. When the shielding part physically blocks the camera, the sensor responds to the sensor and controls the camera to shut down. The smart terminal of this application can shut down the camera while physically blocking it, thus solving the problem of user privacy leaks during use and improving user privacy and security. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a smart terminal provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a rear view structure after the front housing and shielding mechanism are combined, as provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of a shielding sheet provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a smart terminal provided in an embodiment of this application when the shielding plate is in a first state; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a smart terminal provided in an embodiment of this application when the shielding plate is in a second state; Figure 6 A front view structural diagram of the front housing provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of another structure of the shielding sheet provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 8 A rear view structural diagram of the front housing provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0017] In the figure: smart terminal 100, housing 11, front housing 111, upper sliding groove 1111, lower sliding groove 1112, first limiting groove 1113, second limiting groove 1114, rear housing 112, opening 113, camera 12, display screen 13, shielding mechanism 14, shielding piece 141, shielding part 1411, sensing part 1412, limiting part 1413, sensor 142. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in specific embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] This application provides a smart terminal 100, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the smart terminal 100 includes a housing 11, a camera 12, a display screen 13, and a shielding mechanism 14. The housing 11 of the smart terminal 100 can enclose a cavity. In this application's description, the "inner side" of a component refers to the side of the component closest to the cavity, the "outer side" refers to the side of the component furthest from the cavity, the "front side" refers to the side of the smart terminal 100 closest to the display screen 13, and the "rear side" refers to the other side of the smart terminal 100 furthest from the display screen 13. The smart terminal 100 referred to in this application refers to various terminal devices capable of acquiring image or graphic information through the camera 12 and processing the acquired image or graphic information, including but not limited to personal computers, laptops, smartphones, and desktop smart screens, etc., all terminal devices with image or graphic information acquisition functions.

[0020] The housing 11 forms the overall frame of the smart terminal 100, and other components in the smart terminal 100 are directly or indirectly connected to the housing 11 or located in the cavity formed by the housing 11. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the housing 11 includes a front housing 111 and a rear housing 112, which are interconnected. Specifically, the front housing 111 and the rear housing 112 are detachably connected. An opening 113 is formed on the front housing 111. The camera 12 is located in the opening 113 formed in the front housing 111, and the camera 12 is substantially located inside the housing 11. The camera 12 is used to acquire external image and graphic information for the smart terminal 100. The display screen 13 is located on the outside of the front housing 111, and the display screen 13 is used to display graphic information to the user. Specifically, in this embodiment, the display screen 13 can be a display screen 13 with an opening 113 structure, through which the camera 12 can acquire external image and graphic information. In this embodiment, the display screen 13 can also be a conventional display screen 13 without an opening 113 structure, with the camera 12 located on one side of the display screen 13. In this embodiment, the display screen 13 and the camera 12 can also be a combination of under-display camera 12 technology. The display screen 13 is a complete display screen 13 without holes 113, and the camera 12 is located inside the display screen 13. When in use, the camera 12 can obtain external images and graphic information through the display screen 13.

[0021] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the shielding mechanism 14 is at least partially located outside the camera 12, serving to shield and turn off the camera 12 when needed. The shielding mechanism 14 includes a shielding plate 141 and a sensor 142. The shielding plate 141 is connected to the front housing 111 and is located outside the camera 12. The shielding plate 141 can slide on the front housing 111 in a preset direction. The sensor 142 is basically disposed inside the housing 11. The sensor 142 is electrically connected to the camera 12 and controls the opening and closing of the camera 12 in response to signals such as the sliding state or position of the shielding plate 141. Specifically, the sensor 142 is directly electrically connected to the camera 12 and directly outputs control signals to the camera 12, enabling it to directly open or close the camera 12 in response to signals such as the sliding state or position of the shielding plate 141. The sensor 142 can also be indirectly connected to the camera 12 through the control unit of the smart terminal 100, allowing the control unit to indirectly control the camera 12.

[0022] like Figure 3As shown, the blocking plate 141 includes a blocking part 1411 and a sensing part 1412. The blocking part 1411 physically blocks the camera 12. The sensing part 1412 can cooperate with the sensor 142 and trigger the sensor 142. Once triggered, the sensor 142 controls the camera 12 to turn on and off. The sensing part 1412 is connected to the blocking part 1411 and can move along with the blocking part 1411.

[0023] When sliding on the front housing 111, the baffle 141 includes as follows Figure 4 The first state shown and as Figure 5 The second state is shown. In the first state, the blocking plate 141 slides to a position where it completely blocks the camera 12. At this time, the camera 12 is completely blocked by the blocking plate 141, and the camera 12 cannot acquire image and graphic information. In the second state, the blocking plate 141 slides to a position where it completely exposes the camera 12. At this time, the camera 12 is not blocked by the blocking plate 141, and the camera 12 can acquire image and graphic information perfectly. At the same time, when the blocking plate 141 is in the first state, the sensor 142 can respond to the sensing unit 1412 and control the camera 12 to be in the off state; when the blocking plate 141 is in the second state, the sensor 142 can respond to the sensing unit 1412 and control the camera 12 to be in the on state.

[0024] As an optional implementation, the cooperating sensing part 1412 and sensor 142 can be a combination of a protrusion and a photoelectric sensor, that is, the sensing part 1412 is a protruding structure and the sensor 142 is correspondingly selected as a photoelectric sensor. The protrusion can trigger the photoelectric sensor, which can respond to the protrusion and output a corresponding control signal to ultimately control the opening and closing of the camera 12. Further, the photoelectric sensor can be a photoelectric switch. When the blocking plate 141 is in the first state, the photoelectric sensor responds to the protrusion and outputs a shutdown signal to the camera 12, ultimately putting the camera 12 in the closed state, thus turning off the camera 12 or disabling its recording function while the blocking part 1411 physically blocks the camera 12. When the blocking plate 141 is in the second state, the photoelectric sensor responds to the protrusion and outputs an activation signal to the camera 12 or does not output a shutdown signal to the camera 12, ultimately putting the camera 12 in the activated state, thus turning on the camera 12 or activating its recording function while the blocking part 1411 exposes the camera 12. Specifically, the operation of the protrusion and the photoelectric sensor can be configured in the following first way: when the protrusion and the photoelectric sensor are in contact or overlap, the photoelectric sensor outputs a shutdown signal to keep the camera 12 in a closed state; when the protrusion and the photoelectric sensor are not in contact or overlap, the photoelectric sensor does not output a shutdown signal to keep the camera 12 in a powered-on state. Alternatively, the operation of the protrusion and the photoelectric sensor can be configured in the following second way: when the protrusion and the photoelectric sensor are in contact or overlap, the photoelectric sensor outputs a power-on signal to keep the camera 12 in a powered-on state; when the protrusion and the photoelectric sensor are not in contact or overlap, the photoelectric sensor does not output a power-on signal to keep the camera 12 in a closed state.

[0025] As an optional implementation, the cooperating sensing unit 1412 and sensor 142 can be a combination of a magnet and a Hall sensor, that is, the sensing unit 1412 is a magnet and the sensor 142 is correspondingly selected as a Hall sensor. The magnet can trigger the Hall sensor, and the Hall sensor can respond to the magnet and output a corresponding control signal to ultimately control the opening and closing of the camera 12. When the blocking plate 141 is in the first state, the Hall sensor responds to the magnet and outputs a shutdown signal to the camera 12, ultimately turning the camera 12 into a closed state, thus turning off the camera 12 or disabling its recording function while the blocking part 1411 physically blocks the camera 12. When the blocking plate 141 is in the second state, the Hall sensor responds to the magnet and outputs an activation signal to the camera 12 or does not output a shutdown signal to the camera 12, ultimately turning the camera 12 into an activated state, thus turning on the camera 12 or activating its recording function while the blocking part 1411 exposes the camera 12. Specifically, the operation of the magnet and the Hall sensor can be configured in the following first way: when the magnet and the Hall sensor are in contact or close to each other, the Hall sensor outputs a shutdown signal to turn off the camera 12; when the magnet and the Hall sensor are not in contact and are far apart, the Hall sensor does not output a shutdown signal to turn on the camera 12. Alternatively, the operation of the magnet and the Hall sensor can be configured in the following second way: when the magnet and the Hall sensor are in contact or close to each other, the Hall sensor outputs a start signal to turn on the camera 12; when the magnet and the Hall sensor are not in contact and are far apart, the Hall sensor does not output a start signal to turn off the camera 12.

[0026] As an optional implementation method, such as Figure 6 As shown, an upper sliding groove 1111 and a lower sliding groove 1112 are formed on the front housing 111. The upper sliding groove 1111 is located above the camera 12, and the lower sliding groove 1112 is located below the camera 12. The blocking plate 141 is slidably connected to the upper sliding groove 1111 and the lower sliding groove 1112. The upper sliding groove 1111 and the lower sliding groove 1112 are provided on the front housing 111, respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the opening 113. This allows for better control over the direction and range of the sliding of the blocking plate 141 on the front housing 111, thus better achieving the function of blocking the camera 12 and providing cover when needed. The simultaneous provision of the upper sliding groove 1111 and the lower sliding groove 1112 also improves the stability of the blocking plate 141 during sliding, preventing problems such as the blocking plate 141 falling off during the sliding process.

[0027] As an optional implementation method, such as Figure 7 As shown, the shielding plate 141 also includes a limiting portion 1413. For example... Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the front housing 111 forms a first limiting groove 1113 that limits the limiting portion 1413 when the obstruction plate 141 is in the first state, and a second limiting groove 1114 that limits the limiting portion 1413 when the obstruction plate 141 is in the second state. The limiting portion 1413 on the obstruction plate 141 and the first limiting groove 1113 and the second limiting groove 1114 on the front housing 111 cooperate with each other, which can better fix the position of the obstruction plate 141 when the obstruction plate 141 is in the first state or the second state, and avoid uncontrolled sliding when the obstruction plate 141 is not well fixed, which would cause the camera 12 to be unable to be accurately turned on or off; at the same time, it can also more clearly locate the position of the obstruction plate 141 in the first state and the second state, improving the convenience of switching the state of the obstruction plate 141.

[0028] As an optional implementation method, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the first limiting groove 1113 is located at one end of the lower sliding groove 1112, and the second limiting groove 1114 is located at the other end of the lower sliding groove 1112. The first limiting groove and the second limiting groove are set at both ends of the lower sliding groove 1112, which can not only limit the position of the baffle 141, but also allow the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove to be processed together with the lower sliding groove 1112, reducing the processing and manufacturing difficulty of the front housing 111.

[0029] As an optional implementation, the limiting part 1413 has a degree of deformation freedom. The limiting part 1413 having a degree of deformation freedom means that the limiting part 1413 has a certain degree of elasticity. This elasticity reduces the difficulty of the limiting part 1413 exiting the first limiting groove 1113 and the second limiting groove 1114, reduces the difficulty of switching the shielding mechanism between the first and second states, and improves user convenience.

[0030] As an optional implementation, the shielding plate 141 is basically located between the display screen 13 and the front housing 111. The shielding plate 141, located between the display screen 13 and the front housing 111, not only serves to shield the camera 12, but also avoids obstructing the display screen 13 due to its external placement, reduces the risk of damage to the display screen 13 from impacts, and facilitates the arrangement of structures such as the sensor 142 in the shielding mechanism 14. Specifically, in the shielding plate 141, the shielding portion 1411 is located between the display screen 13 and the front housing 111.

[0031] In this embodiment, by providing a blocking plate with a sensing part and a sensor that can be triggered by the sensing part in the blocking mechanism for physically blocking the camera, it is possible to turn off the camera or the camera's recording function while physically blocking the camera, thereby further reducing the risk of privacy leakage for smart terminal users and improving the privacy security of smart terminal users.

[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only some preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. 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 smart terminal, characterized in that, include: A housing, the housing comprising a front housing and a rear housing connected to each other, the front housing having an opening formed thereon; The camera is located in an opening formed on the front housing; A display screen is located on the outside of the front housing; A shielding mechanism, at least partially located outside the camera, the shielding mechanism including a shielding plate connected to the front housing and slidable in a preset direction and a sensor responsive to the shielding plate and controlling the camera, the shielding plate including a shielding part and a sensing part for triggering the sensor, the shielding plate including a first state in which the shielding part shields the camera and a second state in which the camera is exposed; When the blocking plate is in the first state, the sensor responds to the sensing unit and turns off the camera; when the blocking plate is in the second state, the sensor responds to the sensing unit and turns on the camera.

2. The smart terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensing part is a protrusion, and the sensor is a photoelectric sensor; When the blocking plate is in the first state, the sensor and the sensing part at least partially overlap in the direction perpendicular to the sensing part; When the shielding plate is in the second state, the sensor and the sensing part do not overlap at all in the direction perpendicular to the sensing part.

3. The smart terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensing part is a protrusion, and the sensor is a photoelectric sensor; When the blocking plate is in the second state, the sensor and the sensing part at least partially overlap in the direction perpendicular to the sensing part; When the shielding plate is in the first state, the sensor and the sensing part do not overlap at all in the direction perpendicular to the sensing part.

4. The smart terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensing element is a magnet, and the sensor is a Hall sensor; When the shielding plate is in the first state, the sensing part is close to the sensor or the sensing part and the sensor are at least partially overlapped; When the blocking sheet is in the second state, the sensing part is away from the sensor.

5. The smart terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensing element is a magnet, and the sensor is a Hall sensor; When the shielding plate is in the second state, the sensing part is close to the sensor or the sensing part and the sensor are at least partially overlapped; When the blocking sheet is in the first state, the sensing part is away from the sensor.

6. The smart terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: An upper sliding groove and a lower sliding groove are formed on the front housing. The upper sliding groove is located on the upper side of the camera, and the lower sliding groove is located on the lower side of the camera. The shielding plate is slidably connected to the upper sliding groove and the lower sliding groove.

7. The smart terminal according to claim 6, characterized in that: The shield also includes a limiting part, and a first limiting groove is formed on the front housing to limit the limiting part when the shield is in a first state and a second limiting groove to limit the limiting part when the shield is in a second state.

8. The smart terminal according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first limiting groove is disposed at one end of the downward groove, and the second limiting groove is disposed at the other end of the downward groove.

9. The smart terminal according to claim 7, characterized in that: The limiting part has a degree of freedom of deformation.

10. The smart terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shielding plate is located between the display screen and the front housing.

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