Terminal equipment, terminal equipment status control method, control system, and computer program instructions

Abstract

A terminal device includes a housing, an image collection device, an audio device, and a state conversion device. At least one mounting cavity is formed in the housing, and the mounting cavity has at least one opening. The image collection device is installed in the mounting cavity of the housing. The image collection device can be converted between a first state and a second state. The first state is a state where the image collection device is exposed by the opening of the housing, and the second state is a state where the image collection device is shielded by the housing. The audio device is installed in the mounting cavity of the housing. The audio device can be converted between a third state and a fourth state. The third state is a state where the audio device is exposed by the opening of the housing, and the fourth state is a state where the audio device is shielded by the housing. The state conversion device is configured to convert the image collection device to the first state or the second state and convert the audio device to the third state or the fourth state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] (Cross - reference to related applications) This application claims priority based on a Chinese patent application with application number 202210886215.2 filed on July 26, 2022 as the basic application, and all of its disclosure content is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to the field of electronic devices, and particularly to terminal devices, a method for controlling the state of a terminal device, and a control system.

Background Art

[0003] With the development of the Internet of Things and mobile Internet technologies, the types of terminal devices are becoming increasingly diverse, and their functions are also greatly improved. Usually, terminal devices are connected to a network through wired or wireless means, and may perform remote control, remote management, etc. from other devices via a network server. As the user's awareness of privacy protection increases, there is a demand for terminal devices to provide better privacy protection functions, better protect the user's privacy, and improve the user experience.

Summary of the Invention

Means for Solving the Problems

[0004] In one aspect, a terminal device is provided. The terminal device includes a housing, an image collection device, an audio device, and a state conversion device. At least one mounting cavity is formed in the housing, and the mounting cavity has at least one opening.

[0005] The image collection device is installed in the mounting cavity. The image collection device can be converted between a first state and a second state. The first state is a state in which the image collection device is exposed by the opening of the housing, and the second state is a state in which the image collection device is shielded by the housing.

[0006] The audio device is installed in the mounting cavity. The audio device can be converted between a third state and a fourth state. The third state is a state in which the audio device is exposed by the opening, and the fourth state is a state in which the audio device is shielded by the housing.

[0007] The state conversion device is configured to convert the image collection device to the first state or the second state, and convert the audio device to the third state or the fourth state.

[0008] In some embodiments, the housing includes a base and a shielding housing. The at least one mounting cavity includes a first mounting cavity surrounded by the base and the shielding housing. The at least one opening includes a first opening installed on the shielding housing.

[0009] The terminal device further includes a rotating housing. The rotating housing is installed in the first mounting cavity and is rotatably connected to the base. A first sub-cavity is formed in the rotating housing, and the image collection device is fixed in the first sub-cavity. An image collection window is installed on the rotating housing, and the image collection window exposes the photosensitive surface of the image collection device.

[0010] The first state is a state in which the image collection window is exposed by the first opening, and the second state is a state in which the image collection window is shielded by the shielding housing. The state conversion device includes a first driving member. The first driving member is configured to control the rotation of the rotating housing and shift or overlap the image collection window and the first opening.

[0011] In some embodiments, the audio device is fixed to the first sub-cavity. An audio window is further installed on the rotating housing, and the audio window exposes the audio device. The third state is a state where the audio window is exposed by the first opening, and the fourth state is a state where the audio window is shielded by the shielding housing. The state conversion device further includes a second driving member, and the second driving member is configured to shift or overlap the audio window and the first opening by driving the rotation of the rotating housing.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first driving member and the second driving member are the same driving member.

[0013] In some embodiments, the at least one mounting cavity includes a second mounting cavity formed in the base, and the audio device is installed in the second mounting cavity. An audio window is installed on the base, and the audio window exposes the audio device. The at least one opening includes at least one second opening installed on the shielding housing. The third state is a state where the audio window is exposed by the second opening, and the fourth state is a state where the audio window is shielded by the housing.

[0014] In some embodiments, the base includes a pedestal and a support seat installed on the pedestal. The rotating housing is rotatably connected to the support seat, and the support seat is rotatably connected to the pedestal. The second mounting cavity includes a second sub-cavity formed in the pedestal, the audio device is installed in the second sub-cavity, and the audio window is installed on the pedestal. The state conversion device includes a third driving member, and the third driving member is configured to shift or overlap the audio window and the second opening by driving the rotation of the pedestal.

[0015] In some embodiments, the housing further includes a baffle disposed on the base. The state conversion device includes a fourth driving member, and the fourth driving member is configured to open and close the audio window by driving the movement or rotation of the baffle.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first driving member includes a first rotating shaft and a driving part that are relatively rotatable. The driving part is fixedly connected to the rotating housing, and the first rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the base. The driving part can rotate the rotating housing around the first rotating shaft.

[0017] In some embodiments, the driving part is fixed within the rotating housing. A first through hole is provided on the rotating housing, and a second through hole is provided on the base. One end of the first rotating shaft is connected to the driving part within the rotating housing, and the other end passes through the first through hole and is fixed to the second through hole. The first rotating shaft is in clearance fit with the first through hole.

[0018] In some embodiments, the rotating shaft includes a first sub-shaft and a second sub-shaft that are connected. One end of the first sub-shaft is connected to the driving part, the other end passes through the first through hole and is connected to the second sub-shaft, and the second sub-shaft is fixed to the second through hole. The cross-sectional shapes of the first sub-shaft and the first through hole are substantially circular. And / or the cross-sectional shapes of the second sub-shaft and the second through hole are substantially polygonal.

[0019] In some embodiments, the audio device includes a microphone, and the microphone has a greater audio gain along the direction pointing from the microphone to the audio window than the audio gain in other directions.

[0020] In some embodiments, the terminal device further comprises a second rotation axis, the second rotation axis is fixedly connected to the rotation housing, and the second rotation axis is installed coaxially with the rotation axis of the rotation housing. A position limiting opening is further installed on the base, the second rotation axis is located within the position limiting opening, and is rotatable relative to the position limiting opening. The position limiting opening is configured to prevent the second rotation axis from moving in at least one direction parallel to the reference plane, and the reference plane is a plane perpendicular to the axis of the second rotation axis.

[0021] In some embodiments, the shape of the position limiting opening is circular or arcuate.

[0022] In some embodiments, the terminal device further comprises a bump, and the bump is installed on the rotation housing. The base further includes a position limiting portion, and the position limiting portion engages with the bump to rotate the rotation housing within a preset angular range.

[0023] In some embodiments, the position limiting portion is an arcuate slideway, and the bump is slidably installed within the arcuate slideway.

[0024] In some embodiments, the state conversion device further includes a processor coupled to the image acquisition device and the audio device. The processor is configured to control the conversion of the audio device to the third state when the image acquisition device is in the first state, and the conversion of the audio device to the fourth state when the image acquisition device is in the second state.

[0025] In some embodiments, the terminal device further comprises a circuit board, and the processor is installed on the circuit board. The circuit board includes at least one of a memory, a communication module, and a power module.

[0026] In some embodiments, the image collection device and / or the audio device are installed on the circuit board.

[0027] In some embodiments, the audio device includes a microphone and / or a speaker.

[0028] In some embodiments, in the first state, the image collection device operates to capture an external image, and in the second state, the image collection device stops operating to stop capturing the external image. And / or, in the third state, the audio device operates to receive an external audio or transmit an audio to the outside, and in the fourth state, the audio device stops operating to stop receiving the external audio or transmitting the audio to the outside.

[0029] In another aspect, a method for controlling the state of a terminal device is provided. The state control method includes the steps of obtaining state influence information of the terminal device, determining whether the state influence information satisfies a preset condition, and based on the state influence information satisfying the preset condition, controlling the image collection device in the terminal device to be converted from a first state to a second state, and / or controlling the audio device in the terminal device to be converted from a third state to a fourth state.

[0030] In some embodiments, the state influence information includes a first device list and a second device list. The first device list is used to record the identification of electronic devices related to the terminal device. The second device list is used to record the identification of electronic devices connected to the current reference device. The reference device includes at least one of a gateway, a router, a relay, and a server. The preset condition includes that at least one of the electronic devices related to the terminal device is connected to the reference device.

[0031] The step of determining whether the state influence information satisfies a preset condition includes a step of determining whether at least one electronic device among the electronic devices related to the terminal device is connected to the reference device according to the first device list and the second device list.

[0032] In some embodiments, the state influence information includes image information and / or audio information of the environment where the current terminal device is located. The preset condition includes that there is a user in the environment where the current terminal device is located.

[0033] The step of determining whether the state influence information satisfies a preset condition includes: determining whether the image information and / or audio information includes the user's image information and / or audio information according to the image information and / or audio information of the environment where the current terminal device is located; and when the image information and / or audio information includes the user's image information and / or audio information, determining that there is a user in the environment where the current terminal device is located.

[0034] In some embodiments, the state influence information includes image information of the environment where the current terminal device is located.

[0035] The step of controlling the image collection device in the terminal device to be converted from the first state to the second state and / or controlling the audio device in the terminal device to be converted from the third state to the fourth state includes: controlling the image collection device to be converted from the first state to the second state; controlling the audio device to maintain the third state based on receiving a user command within a first set time, where the user command is a command for the user to instruct not to turn on the voice shielding function for the terminal device; and controlling the audio device to be converted from the third state to the fourth state based on not receiving the user command within the first set time.

[0036] In some embodiments, the state influence information includes user information in the environment where the current terminal device is located, and the user information includes location information and / or identity information. The preset condition includes that the user information matches the target information, and the target information includes target location information and / or preset identity information.

[0037] The step of determining whether the state influence information meets the preset condition includes: determining whether the location information and / or identity information is the same as the target location information and / or the preset identity information; and when the location information and / or identity information is the same as the target location information and / or the preset identity information, determining that the user information matches the target information.

[0038] In some embodiments, the state control method further includes: based on the state influence information not meeting the preset condition, reacquiring the state influence information of the terminal device after an interval of a second set time.

[0039] In another aspect, a control system for a terminal device is provided, which includes the terminal device, a server, and a mobile device according to any of the above embodiments. The server is coupled to the terminal device, and the mobile device is coupled to the server.

[0040] In yet another aspect, a computer-readable storage medium is provided. Computer program instructions are stored in the computer-readable storage medium, and when the computer program instructions are executed on a processor, the processor is caused to execute one or more steps in the state control method according to any of the above embodiments.

[0041] In yet another aspect, a computer program is provided. When the computer program is executed on a computer, the computer program causes the computer to execute one or more steps in the state control method described in any of the above embodiments.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0042] In the following, in order to more clearly explain the technical solutions according to the present disclosure, the drawings used in some embodiments of the present disclosure will be briefly described. However, it is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some of the drawings of some embodiments of the present disclosure. A person skilled in the art can also obtain other drawings based on these drawings. Also, the drawings in the following description can be regarded as schematic diagrams and do not limit the actual dimensions of the products according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the actual flow of the method, the actual timing of the signals, etc.

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0043] Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, some embodiments of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described. Of course, the embodiments described here are only a part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art shall be included in the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0044] Unless otherwise indicated in the context, in this specification and the claims, the term "comprise" and its other forms, such as the third-person singular form "comprises" and the present participle form "comprising", should be interpreted in an open, inclusive sense, that is, "including but not limited to these". In the description of the specification, terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "exemplary embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" are intended to indicate that a particular feature, structure, material, or property related to this embodiment or its example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present disclosure. The schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the described particular features, structures, materials, or properties may be included in any one or more embodiments or examples in any suitable manner.

[0045] In the following, the terms "first" and "second" are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or as implying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the said features. In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, "a plurality" means two or more unless otherwise specified.

[0046] When describing some embodiments, terms such as "coupled", "connected" and their derived expressions may be used. For example, when describing some embodiments, the term "connected" may be used to indicate that two or more components have direct physical or electrical contact with each other. Also for example, when describing some embodiments, the term "coupled" may be used to indicate that two or more components have direct physical or electrical contact with each other. However, the term "coupled" or "communicatively coupled" may also mean that two or more components do not have direct contact with each other but still cooperate or interact with each other. The embodiments disclosed in this specification are not necessarily limited to this specification.

[0047] "At least one of A, B, and C" has the same meaning as "at least one of A, B, or C", and both include combinations of A only, B only, C only, a combination of A and B, a combination of A and C, a combination of B and C, and a combination of A, B, and C.

[0048] "A and / or B" includes three combinations: A only, B only, and a combination of A and B.

[0049] As used herein, the term "if" is arbitrarily interpreted to mean "when", "upon", "in response to a determination", or "in response to a detection", depending on the context. Similarly, depending on the context, the expressions "when... is determined" or "[described condition or event] is detected" are arbitrarily interpreted to mean "when... is determined", "in response to determining...", "when [described condition or event] is detected", or "in response to [described condition or event] being detected".

[0050] As used herein, the use of "applied to..." or "configured to..." means open and inclusive language and does not exclude equipment that is applied or arranged to perform additional tasks or steps.

[0051] Also, the use of "based on" means open and inclusive in that a process, step, calculation, or other operation performed "based on" one or more recited conditions or values can actually be based on additional conditions or values beyond those recited.

[0052] As used herein, "about," "approximately," or "substantially" includes the recited value and the average value within an acceptable deviation range of the recited value, where the acceptable deviation range is determined in consideration of the errors associated with the measurements being considered by one of ordinary skill in the art and the measurements of the particular quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system).

[0053] As used herein, "parallel," "perpendicular," "equal" include the recited situation and situations approximating the recited situation, where the range of the approximating situation is within an acceptable deviation range, and the acceptable deviation range is determined in consideration of the errors associated with the measurements being considered by one of ordinary skill in the art and the measurements of the particular quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, "parallel" includes true parallel and substantially parallel, where the acceptable deviation range for substantially parallel is, for example, a deviation within 5°, "perpendicular" includes true perpendicular and substantially perpendicular, where the acceptable deviation range for substantially perpendicular may be, for example, a deviation within 5°. "Equal" includes absolutely equal and nearly equal, where within the acceptable deviation range for nearly equal, for example, the difference between the two equal things is 5% or less of either.

[0054] When a layer or element is referred to as being on another layer or substrate, it is understood that the layer or element may be directly on the other layer or substrate or there may be an intermediate layer between the layer or element and the other layer or substrate.

[0055] In this specification, exemplary embodiments are described with reference to cross-sectional views and / or plan views which are idealized exemplary drawings. In the drawings, the thicknesses of layers and regions are enlarged for clarity. Thus, for example, variations in shape with respect to the drawings due to manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances are conceivable. Accordingly, the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure should not be construed as being limited to the shapes of the regions shown herein, but should be construed as including shape deviations due to manufacturing and the like. For example, an etching region shown as a rectangle usually has curved features. Thus, the regions shown in the drawings are essentially exemplary, and their shapes are not intended to represent the actual shapes of the regions of the device, nor are they intended to limit the scope of the exemplary embodiments.

[0056] FIG. 1 is a structural diagram of a terminal device according to some embodiments. FIG. 2 is a structural diagram of a shielding housing according to some embodiments.

[0057] Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a terminal device. Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, and 6, the terminal device may include a housing 1, an image collection device 2, an audio device 3, and a state conversion device 4.

[0058] Here, at least one mounting cavity is formed in the housing 1, and the mounting cavity has at least one opening 100.

[0059] Note that the shape of the opening 100 may be a regular shape such as a circle or a regular polygon, or an irregular shape.

[0060] In some examples, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 6, the housing 1 may include a base 11 and a shielding housing 12. At least one mounting cavity includes a first mounting cavity surrounded by the base 11 and the shielding housing 12, and the first mounting cavity may be configured to mount the image collection device 2 and / or the audio device 3. At least one opening includes at least one first opening 110 installed on the shielding housing 12, and the first opening 110 may be configured to expose the image collection device 2 and / or the audio device 3.

[0061] In some examples, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 6, at least one mounting cavity may further include a second mounting cavity formed in the base 11, and the second mounting cavity may be configured to mount the audio device 3. At least one opening 100 may further include at least one second opening 120 installed on the shielding housing 12, and the second opening 120 may be configured to expose the audio device 3.

[0062] Based on this, as shown in FIG. 1, the base 11 may include a pedestal 111 and a support base 112.

[0063] In this case, the second mounting cavity may further include a second sub-cavity formed in the pedestal 111.

[0064] Referring to FIG. 1, the pedestal 111 may include a first cylinder 1110 and a second cylinder 1111 installed coaxially, and the second cylinder 1111 is installed on the first cylinder 1110 and shrinks inward compared to the first cylinder 1110, that is, the diameter of the second cylinder 1111 is smaller than the diameter of the first cylinder 1110, thereby forming a stepped structure.

[0065] Note that the first cylinder 1110 may be, for example, a cylinder with a chamfered bottom as shown in FIG. 1.

[0066] Continuing to refer to FIG. 1, the support base 112 includes a base body 1120 and at least two support plates 1121. The base body 1120 is installed on the second cylinder 1111. The at least two support plates 1121 are fixed to the side of the base body 1120 away from the first cylinder 1110 and are installed oppositely.

[0067] In addition, the support plate 1121 may be a rectangular plate. One short side of the rectangular plate may be fixed on the second cylinder 1111. Also, the plate thickness of the end of the rectangular plate close to the pedestal 111 is smaller than the plate thickness of the end of the rectangular plate away from the pedestal 111 (for example, along the direction away from the pedestal 111, the thickness of the rectangular plate gradually increases).

[0068] Here, the support base 112 further includes at least two ear plates 1122, and one (for example, each) ear plate 1122 is fixed to the side of one (for example, each) support plate 1121 away from the pedestal 111.

[0069] For example, the ear plate 1122 may be a three-quarter circular plate, whereby the straight side of the ear plate 1122 is fixed on the support plate 1121.

[0070] In addition, the diameter of the ear plate 1122 may be smaller than the short side of the support plate 1121. The plate thickness of the ear plate 1122 may be equal to the plate thickness of the side of the support plate 1121 away from the pedestal 111.

[0071] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, by being fixedly connected to the base 11, the shielding housing 12 serves to protect and shield the electronic devices (such as an image collection device and an audio device) inside the shielding housing 12.

[0072] In some examples, the shielding housing 12 is installed on the above-mentioned stepped structure. That is, the inner diameter of the bottom end of the shielding housing 12 close to the base 11 may be smaller than the diameter of the first cylinder 1110 and larger than the diameter of the second cylinder 1111.

[0073] In some other examples, the shielding housing 12 is fixedly connected to the base 11 by screws, and the shielding housing 12 completely covers the base 11, that is, the inner diameter of the bottom end of the shielding housing 12 close to the base 11 is larger than the diameter of the first cylinder 1110.

[0074] It should be noted that the shape of the shielding housing 12 is not unique, and it may be a barrel-shaped columnar body or an irregular body, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not particularly limited here.

[0075] Here, both the above image collection device 2 and the audio device 3 are installed in the mounting cavity of the housing 1.

[0076] It should be noted that the image collection device 2 may include a camera. The audio device 3 may include a microphone and / or a speaker.

[0077] Here, the image collection device 2 can be converted between a first state and a second state. The first state is a state in which the image collection device 2 is exposed by the opening 100 of the housing 1, and the second state is a state in which the image collection device 2 is shielded by the housing 1.

[0078] In this case, in the first state, the image collection device 2 operates to capture an external image, and in the second state, the image collection device 2 stops operating and stops capturing the external image.

[0079] That is, the first state may be a state in which the image collection device 2 can normally capture an external image. The second state may be a state in which the image collection device 2 is blocked and cannot capture an external image.

[0080] Furthermore, the audio device 3 can be converted between a third state and a fourth state. The third state is a state in which the audio device 3 is exposed by the opening 100 of the housing 1, and the fourth state is a state in which the audio device 3 is shielded by the housing 1.

[0081] In this case, in the third state, the audio device 3 operates to receive external audio or transmit audio to the outside, and in the fourth state, the audio device 3 stops operating to stop receiving external audio or transmitting audio to the outside.

[0082] That is, the third state may be a state in which the audio device 3 can normally receive external audio or normally transmit audio to the outside. The fourth state may be a state in which the audio device 3 is shielded and cannot receive external audio or transmit audio to the outside.

[0083] Referring to FIG. 6, the above state conversion device 4 is configured to play a role of protecting the user's privacy by converting the image collection device 2 to the first state or the second state and converting the audio device 3 to the third state or the fourth state.

[0084] That is, the state conversion device 4 can convert the image collection device 2 of the terminal device between the second state and the first state, and convert the audio device 3 of the terminal device between the fourth state and the third state. In this way, when the image collection device 2 is converted to the second state and the audio device 3 is converted to the fourth state, the user's privacy can be better protected and the user experience can be improved.

[0085] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1, the terminal device further includes a rotating housing 5, the rotating housing 5 is installed in the first mounting cavity, and is rotatably connected to the base 11.

[0086] Here, as shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 7, the rotating housing 5 may include an upper rotating housing 5A and a lower rotating housing 5B that are detachably connected to facilitate the attachment of electronic elements (such as the image collection device 2 and / or the audio device 3, etc.) inside the rotating housing 5.

[0087] Based on this, the upper rotating housing 5A and the lower rotating housing 5B may form a stable connection by a combination of engagement and screw connection. For example, an insertion portion 51B is installed on the lower rotating housing 5B, and an insertion groove 51A is installed on the upper rotating housing 5A. The insertion portion 51B is inserted into the insertion groove 51A to play a role in positioning and preliminary fixing. Next, the upper rotating housing 5A and the lower rotating housing 5B are fixedly connected using screws.

[0088] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, and 4, a first sub-cavity is formed in the rotating housing 5, and the image acquisition device 2 is fixed in the first sub-cavity. Here, the first sub-cavity may be surrounded by the upper rotating housing 5A and the lower rotating housing 5B.

[0089] Here, an image acquisition window 51 is installed on the rotating housing 5. By exposing the photosensitive surface of the image acquisition device 2 (refer to FIG. 6), the image acquisition device 2 (refer to FIG. 6) in the first sub-cavity may capture the state of the external image through the image acquisition window 51. The above-mentioned first opening 110 may be used to expose the image acquisition window 51.

[0090] In this case, the first state is a state in which the image acquisition window 51 is exposed by the first opening 110 of the shielding housing 12, that is, the image acquisition window 51 overlaps with the first opening 110. The second state is a state in which the image acquisition window 51 is shielded by the shielding housing 12, that is, the image acquisition window 51 is displaced from the first opening 110, or the first opening 110 is shielded.

[0091] Exemplarily, referring to FIGS. 1, 5, and 6, the state conversion device 4 includes a first driving member 41. The first driving member 41 is configured to shift or overlap the image acquisition window 51 and the first opening 110 (refer to FIG. 2) by controlling the rotation of the rotating housing 5. Here, the image acquisition device 2 may rotate synchronously with the rotating housing 5, and the relative positional relationship between the image acquisition device 2 and the rotating housing 5 does not change, ensuring that the image acquisition window 51 always exposes the photosensitive surface of the rotating housing 5.

[0092] Note that the first drive member 41 may include at least one of an electric motor, a rotary motor, a hydraulic motor, and a ball screw device.

[0093] Here, the audio device 3 may be fixed to the first mounting cavity or may be fixed to the second mounting cavity.

[0094] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 1, 2, and 6, the audio device 3 is fixed to the first sub-cavity of the above-described rotary housing 5, and an audio window 52 is further provided in the rotary housing 5. The audio window 52 exposes the audio device 3. The above-described first opening 110 may be further used to expose the audio window 52.

[0095] In this case, the third state may be a state in which the audio window 52 is exposed by the first opening 110 of the shielding housing 12, that is, the audio window 52 overlaps with the first opening 110. The fourth state is a state in which the audio window 52 is shielded by the shielding housing 12, that is, the audio window 52 is displaced from the first opening 110 or the first opening 110 is shielded.

[0096] Note that when the audio device 3 includes a microphone, the audio gain along the direction pointing from the microphone to the audio window 52 is greater than the audio gain in other directions. For example, the microphone includes a unidirectional microphone or a heart-shaped microphone, thereby further reducing the audio that the audio device 3 can receive in the fourth state and improving the privacy of the user.

[0097] Exemplarily, the state conversion device 4 further includes a second drive member 42, and the second drive member 42 is configured to shift or overlap the audio window 52 and the first opening 110 by driving the rotation of the rotary housing 5. Here, the audio device 3 may rotate synchronously with the rotary housing 5, and the relative positional relationship between the audio device 3 and the rotary housing 5 does not change, ensuring that the audio window 52 always exposes the audio device 3.

[0098] Note that the second drive member 42 may include at least one of an electric machine, a rotary motor, a hydraulic motor, and a ball screw device. Also, the first drive member 41 and the second drive member 42 may be the same drive member. For example, the first drive member 41 and the second drive member 42 may be the same electric machine.

[0099] In some other embodiments, referring to FIGS. 9, 10, and 11, the audio device 3 is installed in the second mounting cavity. The audio window 52 is installed on the base 11, and the audio window 52 exposes the audio device 3. The above-mentioned second opening 120 (refer to FIG. 2) may be used to expose the audio window 52.

[0100] In this case, the third state is a state where the audio window 52 is exposed by the second opening 120 of the shielding housing 12, that is, the audio window 52 overlaps with the second opening 120. The fourth state is a state where the audio window 52 is shielded by the housing 1, that is, the audio window 52 and the second opening 120, or the second opening 120 is blocked.

[0101] Exemplarily, referring to FIG. 1, the above-mentioned rotary housing 5 is rotatably connected to the support seat 112, and the support seat 112 is rotatably connected to the pedestal 111.

[0102] Here, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 11, the second mounting cavity includes a second sub-cavity formed in the pedestal 111, the audio device 3 is installed in the second sub-cavity, and the audio window 52 is installed on the pedestal 111.

[0103] In this case, the state conversion device 4 includes a third drive member 43, and the third drive member 43 is configured to shift or overlap the audio window 52 and the second opening 120 by driving the rotation of the pedestal 111. Here, the audio device 3 may rotate synchronously with the pedestal 111, the relative positional relationship between the audio device 3 and the pedestal 111 does not change, and it is ensured that the audio window 52 always exposes the audio device 3.

[0104] Note that the third drive member 43 may include at least one of an electric machine, a rotary motor, a hydraulic motor, and a ball screw device.

[0105] Also, by way of example, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the housing 1 further includes a baffle 113 installed on the base 11, and the baffle 113 is movably connected to the base 11.

[0106] Here, when the audio device 3 is installed in the second sub-cavity, the audio window 52 is installed on the pedestal 111, and the baffle 113 is installed on the pedestal 111.

[0107] In this case, the state conversion device 4 includes a fourth drive member 44, and the fourth drive member 44 is configured to open and close the audio window 52 by driving the movement or rotation of the baffle 113.

[0108] Note that the fourth drive member 44 may include at least one of an electric machine, a rotary motor, a hydraulic motor, and a ball screw device.

[0109] Hereinafter, the control of the rotation of the rotary housing 5 by the first drive member 41 will be described using a specific example.

[0110] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the first drive member 41 includes a first rotating shaft 411 and a drive unit 412 that are relatively rotatable. The drive unit 412 is fixedly connected to the rotating housing 5, and the first rotating shaft 411 is fixedly connected to the base 11. The drive unit 412 can rotate the rotating housing 5 around the first rotating shaft 411.

[0111] Note that the term "relatively rotatable" means that when the drive unit 412 is fixed, the first rotating shaft 411 is rotatable relative to the drive unit 412, and when the first rotating shaft 411 is fixed, the drive unit 412 is rotatable relative to the first rotating shaft 411.

[0112] Exemplarily, the first drive member 41 may be an electric motor. In this case, the first rotating shaft 411 may be the rotating shaft of the electric motor, and the drive unit 412 includes the housing of the electric motor. When the first rotating shaft 411 is fixed to the base 11, the drive unit 412 can rotate the rotating housing 5 around the first rotating shaft 411.

[0113] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 1 and 5, the drive unit 412 may be fixed within the rotating housing 5.

[0114] As shown in FIGS. 3, 5, 7, and 8, a first through hole 53 is provided on the rotating housing 5, and a second through hole 114 is provided on the base 11. One end of the first rotating shaft 411 is connected to the drive unit 412 within the rotating housing 5, and the other end passes through the first through hole 53 and is fixed to the second through hole 114. Here, by providing a clearance fit between the first rotating shaft 411 and the first through hole 53, a gap is left between the first rotating shaft 411 and the first through hole 53 to avoid interference of the rotation of the first rotating shaft 411 with the rotation of the rotating housing 5.

[0115] In some examples, referring to FIG. 5, the first rotating shaft 411 includes a first sub - shaft 4110 and a second sub - shaft 4111 that are connected.

[0116] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the portion of the first rotating shaft 411 passing through the first through hole 53 may be the first sub-shaft 4110. That is, one end of the first sub-shaft 4110 is connected to the driving portion 412, and the other end passes through the first through hole 53 and is connected to the second sub-shaft 4111. In this case, the first sub-shaft 4110 is fitted with a clearance to the first through hole 53, thereby enabling relative rotation between the first sub-shaft 4110 and the rotating housing 5.

[0117] Here, the cross-sections (which may also be called radial cross-sections or transverse cross-sections) of the first sub-shaft 4110 and the first through hole 53 are substantially circular, and the process cost is low.

[0118] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 8, the portion of the first rotating shaft 411 fixed to the second through hole 114 may be the second sub-shaft 4111. That is, the second sub-shaft 4111 is fixed to the second through hole 114. In this case, the cross-section (which may also be called a radial cross-section or a transverse cross-section) of the second sub-shaft 4111 may be different from the cross-section (which may also be called a radial cross-section or a transverse cross-section) of the first sub-shaft 4110.

[0119] Exemplarily, the cross-sectional shapes of the second sub-shaft 4111 and the second through hole 114 are substantially polygonal, thereby preventing the second sub-shaft 4111 from rotating relative to the base 11 within the second through hole 114. For example, the polygon may be any one of a quadrilateral, a pentagon, and a hexagon.

[0120] Referring to FIG. 3, in order to improve the rotational stability and avoid the rocking movement of the rotating housing 5, the terminal device further includes a second rotating shaft 54. The second rotating shaft 54 is fixedly connected to the rotating housing 5, and the second rotating shaft 54 is installed coaxially with the rotation axis of the rotating housing 5. Here, the second rotating shaft 54 is installed coaxially with the above-mentioned first rotating shaft 411 (refer to FIG. 7) and is located on both opposite sides of the rotating housing 5.

[0121] In addition, the second rotating shaft 54 may be a hollow rotating shaft, whereby the weight can be reduced. The second rotating shaft 54 may be fixedly connected to the rotating housing 5 by a fixing method such as welding, hot melting, or adhesion. The second rotating shaft 54 may further be integrally formed with the rotating housing 5.

[0122] Based on this, a position-limiting opening is further installed on the base 11. The second rotating shaft 54 is located within the position-limiting opening and is rotatable relative to the position-limiting opening. The position-limiting opening is configured to prevent the second rotating shaft 54 from moving in at least one direction parallel to the reference plane, and the reference plane is a plane perpendicular to the axis of the second rotating shaft 54. Thereby, the rotational stability of the rotating housing 5 can be improved, and the risk of the rotating housing 5 swaying during rotation can be reduced.

[0123] In addition, the shape of the above-mentioned position-limiting opening is circular or arcuate. For example, the above-mentioned position-limiting opening is semi-circular (a type of arcuate shape).

[0124] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the terminal device further includes a bump 55. The bump 55 is fixedly installed on the rotating housing 5. The base 11 further includes a position-limiting portion 116, and by engaging with the bump 55, the rotating housing 5 is rotated within a preset angular range.

[0125] In addition, the bump 55 may be fixedly connected to the rotating housing 5 by a fixing method such as welding, hot melting, or adhesion. The bump 55 may further be integrally formed with the rotating housing 5.

[0126] Here, the preset angular range has two extreme values (i.e., the maximum value and the minimum value). Here, when the image acquisition device 2 is installed in the rotating housing 5, the minimum value may correspond to one of the first state and the second state, and the maximum value may correspond to the other of the first state and the second state. For example, the minimum value corresponds to the first state, and the maximum value corresponds to the second state. Also, for example, the minimum value corresponds to the second state, and the maximum value corresponds to the first state.

[0127] Exemplarily, the position limiting part 116 may be an arc-shaped slideway 1161, and the arc-shaped slideway 1161 is installed coaxially with the second rotation axis 54. The bump 55 is slidably installed on the arc-shaped slideway 1161.

[0128] Here, the central angle corresponding to the arc-shaped slideway 1161 may be the maximum value. For example, the central angle of the arc-shaped slideway 1161 may be 180° to 270° (for example, 180°, 210°, 250°, 270°, etc.), and in that case, the preset angle range is any value between 0 and 180° to 270° (for example, 180°, 210°, 250°, 270°, etc.).

[0129] Also exemplarily, the position limiting part 116 may be a structure having some blocking functions.

[0130] For example, when the diameter of the ear plate 1122 is smaller than the short side of the rectangular plate, the bump 55 may be fixedly installed on the rotating housing 5 outside the ear plate 1122 (that is, the facing area between the ear plate 1122 and the bump 55 does not overlap), and the diameter that rotates with the rotating housing 5 of the ear plate 1122 is smaller than the short side of the rectangular plate. Thereby, when the bump 55 rotates with the rotating housing 5, the bump 55 may contact the short sides of the rectangular plate located on both sides of the ear plate 1122. In this case, the position limiting part 116 may be the short side of the rectangular plate.

[0131] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 6, the above state conversion device 4 further includes a processor 45. The processor 45 is configured to control the audio device 3 to be converted to the third state when the image collection device 2 is in the first state, and to control the audio device 3 to be converted to the fourth state when the image collection device 2 is in the second state, thereby realizing automatically adjusting and switching the audio device 3 to the normal operation mode or the privacy operation mode.

[0132] Here, any of the above-described first drive member 41, second drive member 42, third drive member 43, and fourth drive member 44 may be coupled to the processor 45. The processor 45 may provide a start signal and a stop signal to the first drive member 41, second drive member 42, third drive member 43, and fourth drive member 44. Here, the start signal may include a forward rotation signal, a reverse rotation signal, and the like.

[0133] In some examples, the state conversion device 4 is configured to convert the image collection device 2 to the first state and synchronously convert the audio device 3 to the third state. Alternatively, the state conversion device 4 is configured to convert the image collection device 2 to the second state and synchronously convert the audio device 3 to the fourth state.

[0134] In some other examples, the state conversion device 4 is configured to convert the image collection device 2 to the first state and then convert the audio device 3 to the third state. Alternatively, the state conversion device 4 is configured to convert the image collection device 2 to the second state and then convert the audio device 3 to the fourth state.

[0135] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 6, the above terminal device further includes a circuit board 6.

[0136] In this case, the above processor 45 may be installed on the circuit board 6. Here, the circuit board 6 may further include at least one of a memory 61, a communication module 62, and a power module 63.

[0137] Also, the above image collection device 2 and / or the above audio device 3 are installed on the circuit board 6.

[0138] Exemplarily, the circuit board 6 is installed in the first sub-cavity of the rotating housing 5, and both the image collection device 2 and the audio device 3 may be installed on the circuit board 6.

[0139] Exemplarily, the circuit board 6 is installed in the first sub-cavity of the rotary housing 5, the image acquisition device 2 is installed on the circuit board 6, the audio device 3 is installed in the second sub-cavity of the pedestal 111, and is electrically connected to the circuit board 6 via a conducting wire.

[0140] Exemplarily, the circuit board 6 is installed in the second sub-cavity of the pedestal 111, the audio device 3 is arranged on the circuit board 6, the image acquisition device 2 is installed in the first sub-cavity of the rotary housing 5, and is electrically connected to the circuit board 6 via a conducting wire.

[0141] The embodiments of the present disclosure further provide a control system for a terminal device including the terminal device, server, and mobile device described in any of the above embodiments. The server is coupled to the terminal device, and the mobile device is coupled to the server.

[0142] Regarding the coupling between the terminal device, server, and mobile device, that is, the control logic, reference may be made to the following state control method of the terminal device, and the embodiments of the present disclosure will not be repeated here.

[0143] The embodiments of the present disclosure further provide a state control method for a terminal device. The terminal device may be locally controlled or remotely controlled via a network. The terminal device may be the above terminal device. The terminal device may further include a device or apparatus having at least two states and capable of switching states. For example, it may be a fingerprint lock having an operation mode and a privacy protection mode, or a smart electrical appliance related to a smart home such as a smart air conditioner or a smart refrigerator.

[0144] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 12, the state control method of the terminal device includes S100 to S300.

[0145] S100, obtain state influence information of the terminal device.

[0146] In some embodiments, the state influence information includes a first device list and a second device list. The first device list is used to record the identification of electronic devices related to the terminal device. The second device list is used to record the identification of electronic devices connected to the currently referenced device. The referenced device includes at least one of a gateway, a router, a relay, and a server.

[0147] In some other embodiments, the state influence information includes image information and / or audio information of the environment where the current terminal device is located.

[0148] Also, in some other embodiments, the state influence information includes user information in the environment where the current terminal device is located, and the user information includes location information and / or identity information.

[0149] S200. Determine whether the state influence information meets a preset condition.

[0150] When the state influence information includes the first device list and the second device list, the preset condition includes that at least one of the electronic devices related to the terminal device is connected to the referenced device.

[0151] In this case, S200 includes the step of determining, according to the first device list and the second device list, that at least one of the electronic devices related to the terminal device is connected to the referenced device.

[0152] When the state influence information includes image information and / or audio information of the environment where the current terminal device is located, the preset condition includes that there is a user in the environment where the current terminal device is located.

[0153] In this case, S200 includes the step of determining, according to the image information and / or audio information of the environment where the current terminal device is located, whether the image information and / or audio information includes the user's image information and / or audio information, and when the result is "YES", the step of determining that there is a user in the environment where the current terminal device is located.

[0154] When the state influence information includes user information in the environment where the current terminal device is located, the preset condition includes that the user information matches the target information, and the target information includes target position information and / or preset identity information.

[0155] In this case, S200 includes a step of determining whether the position information and / or identity information is the same as the target position information and / or the preset identity information, and if it is "YES", a step of determining that the user information matches the target information. Based on the state influence information satisfying the preset condition, S300 is executed.

[0156] S300 controls the image collection device in the terminal device to be converted from the first state to the second state, and / or controls the audio device in the terminal device to be converted from the third state to the fourth state.

[0157] When the state influence information includes the image information of the environment where the current terminal device is located, the preset condition includes that there is a user in the environment where the current terminal device is located.

[0158] In this case, as shown in FIG. 13, S300 includes S310 to S330.

[0159] S310 controls the image collection device to be converted from the first state to the second state.

[0160] S320 controls the audio device to maintain the third state based on receiving a user command within the first set time.

[0161] Here, the user command is a command for the user to instruct the terminal device not to turn on the voice shielding function.

[0162] Note that the first set time may be set according to the actual situation, and the embodiments of the present disclosure do not specifically limit this.

[0163] S330. Based on the fact that no user command is received within the first set time, control is performed to convert the audio device from the third state to the fourth state.

[0164] Based on the fact that the state influence information does not satisfy the preset conditions, referring to FIG. 14, the above state control method further includes S400.

[0165] S400. After the interval of the second set time, re-acquire the state influence information of the terminal device.

[0166] Note that the second set time may be set according to the actual situation, and the embodiments of the present disclosure do not specifically limit this.

[0167] It is understood that the above terminal device is configured to have at least one electronic device related thereto and at least one reference device. Here, the electronic device related to the terminal device may control the terminal device. In one realizable manner, the electronic device related to the terminal device may remotely control the terminal device via a network server. It is understood that there may be no control relationship between the electronic device related to the terminal device and the terminal device.

[0168] Here, the electronic device may become an electronic device related to the terminal device by registering with the server. Also, the electronic device may become an electronic device related to the terminal device by the setting of the user (i.e., the operator) of the terminal device instead of registering with the server.

[0169] Exemplarily, the electronic device is registered with the server as an electronic device related to the terminal device, and an image shielding function and / or an audio shielding function are added to the electronic device.

[0170] Here, the electronic device may be a mobile device, a tablet computer, a desktop type, a laptop type, a handheld computer, a notebook computer, an Ultra-Mobile Personal Computer (UMPC), a netbook, and a cellular phone, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), an Augmented Reality (AR) / Virtual Reality (VR) device, etc.

[0171] The above reference device may be a device physically or logically related to the terminal device. For example, the reference device may include at least one or a plurality of a gateway, a router, a repeater, a server.

[0172] In some embodiments, the reference device may be a device physically adjacent to the terminal device. For example, when the terminal device is within a certain local area network, the reference device may be set as the gateway through which the terminal device accesses the local area network.

[0173] In some other embodiments, the reference device may be a device logically adjacent to the terminal device, for example, in a network topology. For example, when the terminal device is connected to a certain server (adjacent to the server in the network topology) via a network and can receive control via the server, for example, the reference device may be set as the server.

[0174] Also, in some other embodiments, the reference device may be further set as the terminal device itself.

[0175] Hereinafter, based on a specific scenario, the method for controlling the state of the terminal device of the present disclosure will be described in detail.

[0176] FIG. 15 is a block diagram of Scenario 1 of a state control method according to some embodiments. In the realization of this Scenario 1, it is assumed that the terminal device C is connected to the server via the gateway, the terminal device C has related electronic devices, namely, the mobile device A and the mobile device B, and the mobile device A and the mobile device B are connected to the server. Here, the reference device includes the server and the gateway.

[0177] Note that although FIG. 15 shows only two related electronic devices of the terminal device C, for example, the mobile device A and the mobile device B, it is understood that the terminal device C may have one or at least three related electronic devices.

[0178] Referring to FIG. 15, the terminal device C is registered with the server via the gateway. The server may store the identification information of the terminal device C. The identification information of the terminal device C may include a device name, a MAC address, etc.

[0179] The mobile device A and the mobile device B are registered with the server as electronic devices related to the terminal device C, and an image shielding function and a voice shielding function are added to the mobile device A and the mobile device B.

[0180] The server stores the identification information of the mobile device A and the mobile device B, and accordingly, may generate a first device list including the identification information of the electronic devices related to the terminal device C. Here, if the first device list already exists, the server may add the identification information of the mobile device A to the first device list.

[0181] Note that the identification information of the mobile device may include a device name, a MAC address, etc.

[0182] In some other embodiments, the first device list may be directly created by the user of the terminal device C on the server. The user may perform settings for the electronic devices related to the terminal device, including adding or deleting the electronic devices related to the terminal device, to the first device list.

[0183] When the mobile device A reaches the local area network where the terminal device C is located, the mobile device A is connected to the gateway. The gateway stores the identification information of the electronic devices (including the mobile device A) connected thereto, and generates a second device list accordingly. In this case, the second device list includes the identification information of the mobile device A.

[0184] The terminal device C sends a request message 1 to the server via the gateway, and requests the server to return a first device list.

[0185] The terminal device C receives the response message 1 returned by the server via the gateway. The response message 1 may carry the first device list. The first device list may include the identification information of the electronic devices (such as the mobile device A) related to the terminal device C.

[0186] The terminal device C sends a request message 2 to the gateway, and requests the gateway to return a second device list.

[0187] The terminal device C receives the response message 2 returned by the gateway. The response message 2 may carry the second device list. The second device list may include the identification information of the mobile devices (such as the mobile device A) connected to the gateway.

[0188] The terminal device C determines whether the related electronic devices are connected to the reference device by comparing the first device list and the second device list. For example, the terminal device C may match the identification information in the first device list and the second device list.

[0189] Control the state of the terminal device C according to the comparison result.

[0190] In some embodiments, the terminal device C determines whether the electronic devices related to the terminal device C are connected to the gateway according to the comparison result. In the example shown in FIG. 15, since the mobile device A and the mobile device B are the electronic devices related to the terminal device C, the determination result is "Yes".

[0191] In this case, the terminal device C is controlled to convert the image input device of the terminal device C to the second state and convert the voice input device to the fourth state.

[0192] When other unregistered mobile devices A and B reach the local area network where the terminal device C is located, since the mobile devices A and B are not the electronic devices related to the terminal device C, the determination result in this case is "NO". The terminal device C may maintain the previous state accordingly.

[0193] Also, the terminal device C may repeatedly execute the above steps at regular time intervals. For example, when the terminal device C knows that the electronic devices connected to the gateway have changed, it may repeatedly execute the above steps. Here, the gateway may notify the terminal device C of the change when the electronic devices connected to it have changed. Thereby, the control of the terminal device can respond more quickly to the changes of the electronic devices related to it.

[0194] FIG. 16 is a block diagram of Scenario 2 of the state control method according to some embodiments. In the realization of this Scenario 2, it is assumed that the terminal device C is coupled to the server and the terminal device C has an electronic device related to it, that is, the mobile device A. Here, the reference device includes the server.

[0195] It should be understood that although only one electronic device related to the terminal device C, for example, the mobile device A, is shown in FIG. 16, the terminal device C may further have at least two related electronic devices.

[0196] As shown in FIG. 16, the terminal device C is registered with the server. The server may store the identification information of the terminal device C. The identification information of the terminal device C may include a device name, a MAC address, etc.

[0197] The mobile device A is registered with the server as an electronic device related to the terminal device C. Moreover, an image shielding function and a voice shielding function are added to the mobile device A and the mobile device B.

[0198] The current terminal device C acquires at least one of image information and voice information in the current environment where it is located.

[0199] According to the current terminal device C, at least one of image information and voice information in the current environment where it is located is acquired. It is determined whether the image information and / or the voice information includes the user's image information and / or voice information.

[0200] If it is "Yes", it is determined that there is a user in the environment where the current terminal device C is located.

[0201] In response to the presence of a user in the environment where the current terminal device C is located, the image input device of the terminal device C is controlled to be converted to the second state.

[0202] Based on receiving a user command within the first set time, the audio device is controlled to maintain the third state, and the user command is a command for the user to instruct not to turn on the voice shielding function for the terminal device.

[0203] Based on not receiving a user command within the first set time, the audio device is controlled to be converted to the fourth state.

[0204] If it is "NO", it is determined that there is no user in the environment where the current terminal device C is located. The terminal device C may maintain the previous state accordingly.

[0205] Further, the terminal device C may repeatedly execute the above steps at regular time intervals.

[0206] FIG. 17 is a block diagram of Scenario 3 of a state control method according to some embodiments. In the realization of this Scenario 3, it is assumed that the terminal device C is connected to the server via a gateway, and the terminal device C has an associated electronic device, that is, the mobile device A. Here, the reference device includes the server and the gateway.

[0207] Note that although only one associated electronic device of the terminal device C, for example, the mobile device A, is shown in FIG. 17, it is understood that the terminal device C may further have at least two associated electronic devices.

[0208] As shown in FIG. 17, the terminal device C is registered with the server via a gateway. The server may store the identification information of the terminal device C. The identification information of the terminal device C may include a device name, a MAC address, etc.

[0209] The mobile device A is registered with the server as an electronic device associated with the terminal device C, and an image shielding function and a voice shielding function are added to the mobile device A.

[0210] Obtain user information in the environment where the current terminal device C is located. Here, the method of obtaining user information in the environment where the current terminal device C is located is not unique.

[0211] Exemplarily, the sensor is coupled to the gateway, and the sensor obtains the position information of the user in the environment where the current terminal device C is located.

[0212] In this case, it is determined whether the position information of the user in the environment where the current terminal device C is located matches the target position information.

[0213] The state of the terminal device C is controlled according to whether the position information of the user in the environment where the current terminal device C is located matches the target position information.

[0214] When the position information of the user in the environment where the current terminal device C is located matches the target position information, control is performed to convert the image input device of the terminal device C to the second state and convert the voice input device to the fourth state.

[0215] When the position information in the environment where the current terminal device C is located does not match the target position information, the terminal device C may maintain its previous state.

[0216] Also, exemplarily, when the terminal device C collects an image, the position information and identity information of the user in the environment where the current terminal device C is located are acquired.

[0217] In this case, it is determined whether the position information and identity information of the user in the environment where the current terminal device C is located match the target position information and target identity information.

[0218] The state of the terminal device C is controlled according to whether the position information and identity information of the user in the environment where the current terminal device C is located match the target position information and target identity information.

[0219] When the position information and identity information of the user in the environment where the current terminal device C is located match the target position information and target identity information, control is performed to convert the image input device of the terminal device C to the second state and convert the voice input device to the fourth state.

[0220] When one of the cases where the position information of the user in the environment where the current terminal device C is located does not match the target position information and target identity information and the case where the identity information of the user in the environment where the current terminal device C is located does not match the target position information and target identity information occurs, the terminal device C may maintain its previous state.

[0221] Further, the terminal device C may repeatedly execute the above steps at regular time intervals. For example, the terminal device C may repeatedly execute the above steps when it knows that the electronic device connected to the gateway has changed. Here, the gateway may notify the terminal device C of the change when the electronic device connected to it has changed. Thereby, the control of the terminal device C can more quickly respond to the change of the related electronic device.

[0222] In still other aspects, some embodiments of the present disclosure further provide a computer-readable storage medium. A computer program instruction is stored in the computer-readable storage medium, and when the computer program instruction is executed on a processor, the processor executes one or more steps of the state control method described in any of the above embodiments.

[0223] Exemplarily, the above computer-readable storage medium may include, but is not limited to, a magnetic storage device (such as a hard disk, a floppy disk, or a magnetic tape), an optical disk (such as a CD (Compact Disk), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), etc.), a smart card, and a flash memory device (such as an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), a card, a stick, or a key drive, etc.). Each of the various computer-readable storage media described in the present disclosure may represent one or more devices and / or other machine-readable storage media for storing information. The term "machine-readable storage medium" may include, but is not limited to, a wireless channel and various other media that can include and / or carry instructions and / or data.

[0224] In still other aspects, some embodiments of the present disclosure further provide a computer program product. The computer program product includes computer program instructions, and when the computer program instructions are executed on a computer, the computer program instructions cause the computer to execute one or more steps of the state control method described in any of the above embodiments.

[0225] In still other aspects, some embodiments of the present disclosure further provide a computer program. When the computer program is executed on a computer, the computer program causes the computer to execute one or more steps of the state control method described in any of the above embodiments.

[0226] The above are only specific embodiments of the present disclosure, and the protection scope of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope of the present disclosure are all included within the technical scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the protection scope of the present disclosure shall be based on the scope described in the claims.

Claims

1. Terminal device, A housing having at least one mounting cavity, wherein the mounting cavity has at least one opening, An image acquisition device installed in the mounting cavity, wherein the image acquisition device can be converted between a first state and a second state, the first state being a state in which the image acquisition device is exposed by an opening in the housing, and the second state being a state in which the image acquisition device is shielded by the housing, An audio device installed in the mounting cavity, wherein the audio device can be converted between a third state and a fourth state, the third state being a state in which the audio device is exposed by the opening, and the fourth state being a state in which the audio device is shielded by the housing, A state conversion device configured to convert the image acquisition device to the first state or the second state, and the audio device to the third state or the fourth state, Equipped with, Terminal equipment.

2. The housing includes a base and a shielding housing, the at least one mounting cavity includes a first mounting cavity surrounded by the base and the shielding housing, and the at least one opening includes a first opening installed on the shielding housing. The aforementioned terminal device is A rotating housing is installed in the first mounting cavity and rotatably connected to the base, wherein a first sub-cavity is formed in the rotating housing, the image acquisition device is fixed to the first sub-cavity, an image acquisition window is installed on the rotating housing, and the image acquisition window further comprises a rotating housing that exposes the photosensitive surface of the image acquisition device. The first state is a state in which the image acquisition window is exposed by the first opening, and the second state is a state in which the image acquisition window is shielded by the shielding housing. The state conversion device includes a first drive member, which is configured to shift or overlap the image acquisition window and the first opening by controlling the rotation of the rotating housing. The terminal device according to claim 1.

3. The audio device is fixed to the first subcavity, and an audio window is further installed on the rotating housing, the audio window exposing the audio device. The third state is a state in which the audio window is exposed by the first opening, and the fourth state is a state in which the audio window is shielded by the shielding housing. The state conversion device further includes a second drive member, which is configured to shift or overlap the audio window and the first opening by driving the rotation of the rotating housing. The terminal device according to claim 2.

4. The first drive member and the second drive member are the same drive member. The terminal device according to claim 3.

5. The at least one mounting cavity includes a second mounting cavity formed within the base, the audio device is installed in the second mounting cavity, an audio window is installed on the base, the audio window exposes the audio device, The at least one opening includes at least one second opening installed on the shielding housing, the third state is a state in which the audio window is exposed by the second opening, and the fourth state is a state in which the audio window is shielded by the housing. The terminal device according to claim 2.

6. The base includes a pedestal and a support seat mounted on the pedestal, the rotating housing is rotatably connected to the support seat, and the support seat is rotatably connected to the pedestal. The second mounting cavity includes a second sub-cavity formed within the base, the audio device is installed in the second sub-cavity, and the audio window is installed on the base. The state conversion device includes a third drive member, which is configured to shift or overlap the audio window and the second opening by driving the rotation of the base. The terminal device according to claim 5.

7. The housing further includes a baffle mounted on the base, the baffle being movably connected to the base, The state conversion device includes a fourth drive member, which is configured to open and close the audio window by driving the movement or rotation of the baffle. The terminal device according to claim 5.

8. The first drive member includes a first rotating shaft and a drive unit which are rotatable relative to each other, the drive unit which is fixedly connected to the rotating housing, the first rotating shaft which is fixedly connected to the base, and the drive unit which can rotate the rotating housing around the first rotating shaft. The terminal device according to any one of claims 2 to 7.

9. The drive unit is fixed within the rotating housing, A first through-hole is provided in the rotating housing, a second through-hole is provided in the base, one end of the first rotating shaft is connected to the drive unit within the rotating housing, and the other end passes through the first through-hole and is fixed to the second through-hole, and the first rotating shaft is gap-fitted with the first through-hole. The terminal device according to claim 8.

10. The first rotation axis includes a first sub-axis and a second sub-axis to which it is connected. One end of the first sub-shaft is connected to the drive unit, and the other end passes through the first through-hole and is connected to the second sub-shaft, and the second sub-shaft is fixed to the second through-hole. The cross-sectional shape of the first sub-axis and the first through-hole is substantially circular, and / or the cross-sectional shape of the second sub-axis and the second through-hole is substantially polygonal. The terminal device according to claim 9.

11. The audio device includes a microphone, wherein the audio gain in the direction from the microphone to the audio window is greater than the audio gain in other directions. The terminal device according to any one of claims 3 to 7.

12. The aforementioned terminal device is A second rotating shaft fixedly connected to the rotating housing, the second rotating shaft further comprises a second rotating shaft installed coaxially with the rotation axis of the rotating housing, A position-restricting opening is further provided on the base, the second rotation axis is located within the position-restricting opening and is rotatable relative to the position-restricting opening, the position-restricting opening is configured to prevent the second rotation axis from moving in at least one direction parallel to a reference plane, the reference plane being a plane perpendicular to the axis of the second rotation axis. The terminal device according to any one of claims 2 to 7.

13. The shape of the position-restricting opening is circular or arc-shaped. The terminal device according to claim 12.

14. The aforementioned terminal device is The rotating housing further comprises a bump installed on the aforementioned rotating housing, The base further includes a position limiting portion, which, by engaging with the bump, rotates the rotating housing within a predetermined angular range. The terminal device according to any one of claims 2 to 7.

15. The position limiting portion is an arc-shaped slide way, and the bump is slidably installed within the arc-shaped slide way. The terminal device according to claim 14.

16. The state conversion device further includes a processor coupled to the image acquisition device and the audio device, the processor being configured to control the conversion of the audio device to the third state when the image acquisition device is in the first state, and the conversion of the audio device to the fourth state when the image acquisition device is in the second state. The terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

17. The aforementioned terminal device is A circuit board wherein the processor is mounted on the circuit board, and the circuit board further comprises a circuit board including at least one of a memory, a communication module, and a power supply module. The terminal device according to claim 16.

18. The image acquisition device and / or the audio device are installed on the circuit board. The terminal device according to claim 17.

19. The aforementioned audio device includes a microphone and / or a speaker. The terminal device according to claim 1.

20. In the first state, the image acquisition device operates to acquire external images, and in the second state, the image acquisition device stops operating and stops acquiring external images. and / or, in the third state, the audio device operates to receive or transmit external sound to the outside, and in the fourth state, the audio device stops operating and stops receiving or transmitting external sound to the outside. The terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

21. A method for controlling the state of terminal equipment, The steps include: acquiring status impact information of the aforementioned terminal equipment; The steps include determining whether the aforementioned state influence information satisfies pre-set conditions, Based on the state influence information satisfying the pre-set conditions, the image acquisition device in the terminal device is controlled to change from a first state to a second state, and / or the audio device in the terminal device is controlled to change from a third state to a fourth state. including, A method for controlling the status of terminal devices.

22. The state impact information includes a first device list and a second device list, the first device list being used to record the identification of electronic devices associated with the terminal device, and the second device list being used to record the identification of electronic devices connected to the current reference device, the reference device including at least one of a gateway, router, relay, or server. The aforementioned pre-set conditions include that at least one electronic device among the electronic devices related to the terminal device is connected to the reference device, The step of determining whether the state influence information satisfies pre-set conditions includes determining whether at least one electronic device among the electronic devices related to the terminal device is connected to the reference device, according to the first device list and the second device list. The state control method according to claim 21.

23. The aforementioned state influence information includes image information and / or audio information of the environment in which the terminal device is currently located. The aforementioned pre-set conditions include the presence of a user in the environment where the terminal device is currently located. The step of determining whether the state influence information satisfies a predetermined condition includes: determining whether the image information and / or audio information includes the user's image information and / or audio information, depending on the image information and / or audio information of the environment in which the terminal device is currently located; and determining that if the image information and / or audio information includes the user's image information and / or audio information, the user is present in the environment in which the terminal device is currently located. The state control method according to claim 21.

24. The aforementioned state influence information includes image information of the environment in which the terminal device is currently located. The steps of controlling the image acquisition device in the terminal device to convert from a first state to a second state, and / or controlling the audio device in the terminal device to convert from a third state to a fourth state are: The steps include controlling the image acquisition device to convert from a first state to a second state, A step of controlling the audio device to maintain the third state based on the receipt of a user command within a first set time, wherein the user command is a command instructing the terminal device not to turn on the sound shielding function, A step of controlling the audio device to change from a third state to a fourth state based on the fact that the user command was not received within the first set time, including, The state control method according to claim 23.

25. The state impact information includes user information in the environment where the terminal device is currently located, and the user information includes location information and / or identity information. The aforementioned pre-set conditions include matching the user information with the target information, and the target information includes target location information and / or pre-set identity information. The step of determining whether the state influence information satisfies the pre-set conditions includes: determining whether the location information and / or identity information is the same as the target location information and / or pre-set identity information; and, if the location information and / or identity information is the same as the target location information and / or pre-set identity information, determining that the user information matches the target information. The state control method according to claim 21.

26. The aforementioned state control method is The step further includes, based on the fact that the state impact information does not satisfy the preset conditions, reacquiring the state impact information of the terminal device after a second set time interval, A state control method according to any one of claims 21 to 25.

27. A control system for terminal equipment, A terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, A server connected to the aforementioned terminal device, The mobile device to which the server is connected, Equipped with, A control system for terminal devices.

28. A computer program instruction, When the computer program instruction is executed on the processor, the processor is made to execute one or more steps of the state control method described in any one of claims 21 to 25. Computer program instructions.

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