Smart Ring

Abstract

The aim is to solve at least one of the technical problems present in related technologies concerning smart rings. [Solution] Embodiments of this application disclose a smart ring comprising a ring-shaped casing having mounting holes for mounting and a stopper groove formed on the inside thereof extending along the circumferential direction of the ring-shaped casing; a battery installed in the stopper groove; and a functional assembly installed in the ring-shaped casing and electrically connected to the battery.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to the technical field of electronic devices, and particularly to smart rings.

Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology, smart rings, as a new type of smart wearable device, have been widely recognized by consumers due to their small size and convenient wearing.

[0003] Inside a smart ring, there is usually an accommodation area for installing a battery and a functional assembly. The battery stores electrical energy and is used to supply power to the functional assembly. Since the internal space of the smart ring is limited, the volume of the battery cannot be increased further, but the volume of the battery directly affects its power storage performance. Therefore, it is difficult to effectively improve the battery driving time of the smart ring while ensuring its miniaturization.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the related art.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The technical solution of the present application provides a smart ring, which includes a ring-shaped casing including a mounting hole for wearing, and a stopper groove extending along the circumferential direction of the ring-shaped casing is formed inside it. The smart ring also includes a battery installed in the stopper groove, and a functional assembly installed in the ring-shaped casing and electrically connected to the battery.

[0006] In one possible embodiment, the ring-shaped casing includes a first casing and a second casing connected to the first casing and located inside the first casing, wherein the mounting hole is formed in the second casing and the stopper groove is formed in at least one of the first casing or the second casing.

[0007] In one possible embodiment, the stopper groove defines a first housing area for housing the battery, and the ring-shaped casing further includes a second housing area for housing the functional assembly.

[0008] In one possible embodiment, the first and second containment regions are arranged along the circumferential direction of the ring-shaped casing, and the first and second containment regions are in communication with each other.

[0009] In one possible embodiment, the wall thickness corresponding to the first housing area of ​​the ring-shaped casing is L1, the wall thickness corresponding to the second housing area of ​​the ring-shaped casing is L2, and L1 <L2である。

[0010] In one possible embodiment, the functional assembly includes a circuit board connected to the battery and installed in the second housing area, The circuit board includes a plurality of rigid parts and at least one flexible part, the rigid parts and the flexible part are spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the ring-shaped casing, and the circumferential end of the flexible part is connected to the rigid part.

[0011] In one possible embodiment, the smart ring further includes a stopper installed in the ring-shaped casing and located within the second housing area, The flexible portion has a difference in thickness from the rigid portion, which forms a locking groove. The stopper engages with the locking groove in a positional manner, thereby restricting the movement of the circuit board along the circumferential or axial direction of the ring-shaped casing.

[0012] In one possible embodiment, the smart ring further includes a first positioning member installed on the rigid portion and a second positioning member installed on the ring-shaped casing and located within the second housing area, wherein the first positioning member and the second positioning member are position-restricted and fitted together.

[0013] In one possible embodiment, the inside of the ring-shaped casing is provided with at least one collection port communicating with the mounting hole, and the functional assembly is The system further includes at least one sensor assembly installed on the rigid portion, where one of the at least one sensor assembly corresponds to one of the at least one collection port, and the sensor assembly emits and receives a detection beam through the collection port.

[0014] In one possible embodiment, the sensor assembly includes a light source for emitting a detection beam and a photoelectric sensor for receiving the detection beam after it has been reflected.

[0015] In one possible embodiment, the smart ring further includes a lens installed in the collection port, the outer surface of which at least a portion protrudes from the inner wall surface of the ring-shaped casing.

[0016] In one possible embodiment, the smart ring further includes a filling member that fills the first and second containment areas to seal the first and second containment areas.

[0017] In one possible embodiment, the filling member is a light-transmitting member, at least a portion of which is exposed from the inner wall surface of the ring-shaped casing through the collection port, and the portion of the filling member exposed from the ring-shaped casing has an arcuate surface projecting toward the center of the mounting hole, or the arc of the surface of the filling member connected to the collection port is the same as the arc of the ring-shaped casing.

[0018] In one possible embodiment, the smart ring is The ring-shaped casing further includes a marking member installed on the outside of the ring-shaped casing and corresponding to the second housing area.

[0019] In one possible embodiment, the ring-shaped casing includes a first casing and a second casing connected to the first casing and located inside the first casing, wherein the battery and the functional assembly are located between the first casing and the second casing, the first casing being made of a plastic or silicone rubber material and the second casing being made of a metal material, or both the first and second casings being made of a plastic or silicone rubber material and the first and second casings being a single integrated structure. The first casing and / or the second casing cover the battery and the functional assembly. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] Compared to related technologies, this application offers at least the following beneficial effects.

[0021] Thus, the smart ring according to the embodiment of this application houses the battery by a stopper groove installed within the ring-shaped casing, that is, the ring-shaped casing is thinned in the area corresponding to the battery housing area, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the battery. At the same time, such thinning treatment makes maximum use of the internal space of the ring-shaped casing, increasing the space of the ring-shaped casing for housing the battery, thereby further increasing the volume of the battery and further improving the battery operating time of the smart ring.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of this application are given in part in the following description, will become apparent in part in the following description, or will be understood by the practice of this application. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0023] By reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art. The drawings are used only to illustrate the preferred embodiments and are not considered to limit the present application. Throughout the drawings, the same members are represented by the same reference numerals. In the accompanying drawings, [Figure 1] FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of a smart ring according to an embodiment of the present application. [Figure 2] FIG. is an exploded structural diagram of a smart ring according to an embodiment of the present application. [Figure 3] FIG. is one of the schematic cross-sectional structural diagrams of a smart ring according to an embodiment of the present application. [Figure 4] FIG. is the second of the schematic cross-sectional structural diagrams of a smart ring according to an embodiment of the present application. [Figure 5] FIG. is the third of the schematic cross-sectional structural diagrams of a smart ring according to an embodiment of the present application. [Figure 6] FIG. is the fourth of the schematic cross-sectional structural diagrams of a smart ring according to an embodiment of the present application. [Figure 7] FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of a second casing in a smart ring according to an embodiment of the present application. [Figure 8] FIG. is a schematic assembled structural diagram of a battery, a circuit board, and a sensor assembly in a smart ring according to an embodiment of the present application. [Figure 9] FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of a sensor assembly in a smart ring according to an embodiment of the present application.

Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention

[0024] To better understand the above technical proposal, the technical proposal of the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and specific examples. The embodiments and specific features described herein are intended to provide a detailed explanation of the technical proposal of the embodiments and are not intended to limit the technical proposal of this application. It should be understood that the embodiments and technical features described herein can be combined with each other as long as they do not contradict each other.

[0025] In this application, terms such as “first,” “second,” and “third” are for illustrative purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. The term “plural” means two or more unless otherwise explicitly limited. The terms “attached,” “connected,” “joined,” and “fixed” should all be understood broadly; for example, “connected” may be a fixed connection, a removable connection, or an integral connection. “Connected” may be a direct connection or an indirect connection via an intermediate medium. A person skilled in the art will be able to understand the specific meaning of the aforementioned terms in this application depending on the specific context.

[0026] In the description of this application, it should be understood that directions or positional relationships indicated by terms such as “up,” “down,” “left,” “right,” “front,” and “back” are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings and are merely for the purpose of easily and simply describing this application. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or units shown have a particular direction or are constructed and operated in a particular direction, and therefore should not be understood as limiting this application.

[0027] In this specification, terms such as “one example,” “several examples,” and “specific examples” mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or properties described in conjunction with such examples are included in at least one example of this application. In this specification, general expressions for the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same examples. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or properties described may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more examples.

[0028] With advancements in science and technology, the variety of smart wearable devices, such as smartwatches and smart bracelets, is increasing. Smart wearable devices can implement digital health functions, such as acquiring the wearer's health data, including blood oxygen, heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature.

[0029] At the same time, as users continue to pursue increasingly smaller smart wearable devices, smart rings have emerged. Because smart rings are smaller and lighter, they are barely noticeable during daily life, which is especially important for users who need to wear them for extended periods. Therefore, smart rings offer a more comfortable wearing experience with minimal impact on the user during wear. At the same time, like smartwatches and smart bracelets, smart rings are also equipped with the function of collecting user health data.

[0030] In related technologies, the smart ring includes a battery and a functional assembly, with the battery supplying power to the functional assembly. If the battery and functional assembly are positioned along the inward and outward directions of the smart ring, or along the axial direction of the smart ring, it reduces the utilization of the internal space of the smart ring, making further miniaturization and thinning of the smart ring impossible, which is also detrimental to battery heat dissipation and reduces the reliability of the smart ring.

[0031] Based on this, the embodiments of this application provide a smart ring that achieves further miniaturization and has excellent heat dissipation performance, thereby improving the user's wearing experience.

[0032] A smart ring can transmit and receive data with an external computing device via communication signals; in other words, a smart ring can send and receive signals. The signal connection method between the smart ring and the external computing device may be wired, wireless, or a combination thereof. In some application scenarios, the smart ring may include a processor and therefore not need to rely on an external computing device, and may function as an independent data processing device. The external computing device may be a computer, smartphone, smartwatch, smart glasses, etc.

[0033] Referring together to Figures 1 to 3, Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the smart ring 100 according to an embodiment of the present application, Figure 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of the smart ring 100 according to an embodiment of the present application, and Figure 3 is a schematic top view of the smart ring in cross-sectional state according to an embodiment of the present application. The smart ring 100 includes a ring-shaped casing 10 having a mounting hole 101 for mounting and a stopper groove 106 formed on its inside, a battery 20 installed in the first stopper groove 106, and a functional assembly 30 installed inside the ring-shaped casing 10 and electrically connected to the battery 20.

[0034] As shown in Figure 1, the ring-shaped casing 10 is configured as a ring-shaped structure. The ring-shaped casing 10 includes an attachment hole 101 for attachment, which is convenient for fitting the smart ring 100 snugly to the user's finger. The ring-shaped casing 10 is configured as a structure having a hollow cavity to house the battery 20 and the functional assembly 30 of the ring-shaped casing 10.

[0035] Optionally, the ring-shaped casing 10 can be formed by injection molding of a plastic material to reduce the overall weight of the smart ring 100.

[0036] Optionally, the ring-shaped casing 10 can be manufactured from rubber material by molding or extrusion techniques.

[0037] Optionally, the ring-shaped casing 10 may be a single-piece structure or a separate structure. Exemplarily, the ring-shaped casing 10 may include a first casing 104 and a second casing 105, the second casing 105 having a mounting hole 101, the first casing 104 being connected to the outside of the second casing 105, and the first casing 104 and the second casing 105 being engaged to form the hollow cavity.

[0038] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the smart ring 100 includes a battery 20. The battery 20 may be a lithium battery. The battery 20 is used to store electrical energy and power the functional assembly 30 in order to enable the intelligent operation of the smart ring 100. The charging interface of the battery 20 may be located outside the ring-shaped casing 10 to facilitate charging of the smart ring 100. The battery 20 may be configured to have an arc shape that fits the ring-shaped casing 10 so as to be housed in the hollow cavity of the ring-shaped casing 10.

[0039] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the smart ring 100 further includes a functional assembly 30 electrically connected to a battery 20. The functional assembly 30 may include a circuit board 301, a processor, and a sensor assembly 302. The circuit board 301 is for mounting the sensor assembly 302 and the processor, which emits and receives a light detection beam. The processor and the sensor assembly 302 are electrically connected to receive the light detection beam acquired by the sensor assembly 302 and acquire user health data, such as blood oxygen, heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature, based on the light detection beam. This data helps the user determine the effectiveness of exercise, fatigue level, sleep quality, stress level, etc., making the smart ring 100 a tool for daily health management.

[0040] As shown in Figure 2, the smart ring 100 further includes a stopper groove 106. The stopper groove 106 is formed inside the ring-shaped casing 10 and is for housing the battery 20. The stopper groove 106 may extend along the circumferential direction of the ring-shaped casing 10, thereby allowing for rational use of the internal space of the ring-shaped casing 10 to house the battery 20.

[0041] Furthermore, the battery 20 can be configured as a strip, and the shape of the stopper groove 106 can be adapted to the battery 20, which facilitates the ring-shaped casing 10 in more stably securing the battery 20, prevents the battery 20 from loosening during installation, and ensures the reliability of the smart ring 100.

[0042] Specifically, the stopper groove 106 may be realized by removing a portion of the ring-shaped casing 10 after it has been manufactured. To simplify the process flow, the stopper groove 106 may also be formed directly inside the ring-shaped casing 10 by an injection molding or casting process.

[0043] The fact that the stopper groove 106 removes a portion of the ring-shaped casing 10 should be understood as equivalent to performing a thinning treatment on a portion of the ring-shaped casing 10. Such thinning treatment allows for maximum utilization of the internal space of the ring-shaped casing 10, increasing the space available for housing the battery 20. This allows for a further increase in the volume of the battery 20, and thus improves the battery life of the smart ring 100.

[0044] At the same time, the thickness of the ring-shaped casing 10 in which the stopper groove 106 is formed becomes even thinner, and the thinner ring-shaped casing 10 further enhances the heat dissipation effect of the battery 20, thereby improving the reliability of the smart ring 100.

[0045] Thus, in the embodiment of this application, the smart ring 100 houses the battery 20 by a stopper groove 106 installed inside the ring-shaped casing 10. That is, the ring-shaped casing 10 is thinned in the area corresponding to the battery 20 housing area, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the battery 20. At the same time, such thinning treatment makes maximum use of the internal space of the ring-shaped casing 10, increasing the space in the ring-shaped casing 10 for housing the battery 20. This allows for a further increase in the volume of the battery 20, and further improves the battery operating time of the smart ring 100.

[0046] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 to 6, Figure 4 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the smart ring 100 with a battery installed according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 5 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the smart ring 100 with the battery hidden according to an embodiment of the present application, and Figure 6 shows another schematic cross-sectional view of the smart ring 100 with a battery installed according to an embodiment of the present application. The ring-shaped casing 10 includes a first casing 104 and a second casing 105. The first casing 104 may be an outer ring, and the second casing 105 may be an inner link. The first casing 104 is connected to the second casing 105, and the first casing 104 can be installed to surround the outside of the second casing 105.

[0047] The stopper groove 106 can be formed in the first casing 104 and / or the second casing 105. Exemplarily, the stopper groove 106 is formed on the side of the second casing 105 facing the first casing 104, and the battery 20 is housed in the stopper groove 106 in the second casing 105, engaging the first casing 104 and the second casing 105 and then clamping the battery 20. As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the stopper groove 106 is formed on the side of the second casing 105 facing the first casing 104, and the battery 20 is housed in the stopper groove 106 in the second casing 105, engaging the second casing 105 and the first casing 104 and then clamping the battery 20. As shown in Figure 6, the stopper grooves 106 are formed in the first casing 104 and the second casing 105. The groove openings of the stopper grooves 106 formed in the first casing 104 and the second casing 105 face each other, and the two stopper grooves 106 engage to form the first housing area 102, thereby clamping and fixing the battery 20.

[0048] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the hollow cavity of the ring-shaped casing 10 may include a first housing area 102 and a second housing area 103 defined by a stopper groove 106. The first housing area 102 is for housing a battery 20, and the second housing area 103 is for housing a functional assembly 30.

[0049] The fact that the first housing area 102 and the second housing area 103 within the ring-shaped casing 10 are for housing the battery 20 and the functional assembly 30, respectively, allows for a rational division of the internal space of the ring-shaped casing 10. This enables the battery 20 and the functional assembly 30 to be effectively arranged in a limited space, increasing the utilization rate of the internal space of the ring-shaped casing 10, effectively separating the battery 20 and the functional assembly 30, reducing mutual interference between the battery 20 and the functional assembly 30, and ensuring the stable operation of the smart ring 100.

[0050] Optionally, the second housing area 103 may be a space formed between the first casing 104 and the second casing 105 for holding the functional assembly 30. The second housing area 103 may also be a housing area formed by thinning a portion of the first casing 104 and / or the second casing 105 (a portion not corresponding to the battery 20).

[0051] The shape of the first housing area 102 may be adapted to the battery 20, thereby facilitating the ring-shaped casing 10 to more stably secure the battery 20. The shape of the second housing area 103 may be adapted to the functional assembly 30, thereby facilitating the ring-shaped casing 10 to stably secure and clamp the functional assembly 30.

[0052] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 3, the wall thickness corresponding to the first housing area 102 of the ring-shaped casing 10 is L1, and the wall thickness corresponding to the second housing area 103 of the ring-shaped casing 10 is L2, with L1 being smaller than L2.

[0053] The thickness of the ring-shaped casing 10 may be understood as the thickness of the ring-shaped casing 10 along the inward and outward direction of the mounting hole 101. The inside of the mounting hole 101 is for inserting the user's finger, and the outside of the mounting hole 101 is away from the user's finger.

[0054] Regarding the thickness of the ring-shaped casing 10 corresponding to the first housing area 102, the thickness L1 in this area is thinner because a stopper groove 106 is installed. This thinning installation allows for maximum utilization of the internal space of the ring-shaped casing 10, and the thinner thickness of the ring-shaped casing 10 further enhances the heat dissipation effect of the battery 20, thereby improving the reliability of the smart ring 100.

[0055] The fact that the wall thickness L2 corresponding to the second housing area 103 of the ring-shaped casing 10 is thicker than the wall thickness L1 corresponding to the first housing area 102 of the ring-shaped casing 10 increases the structural strength of the ring-shaped casing 10, while also ensuring the clamping force of the ring-shaped casing 10 against the functional assembly 30 which is thinner than the battery 20, thereby ensuring the structural stability of the functional assembly 30 which is thinner than the battery 20.

[0056] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 3, the first housing area 102 and the second housing area 103 are arranged along the circumferential direction of the ring-shaped casing 10.

[0057] The arrangement of the first storage area 102 and the second storage area 103 along the circumferential direction of the ring-shaped casing 10 allows for further optimization of the internal space of the ring-shaped casing 10. In this way, the first storage area 102 and the second storage area 103 can be located at approximately the same height along the axial direction of the ring-shaped casing 10, making full use of the circumferential space of the ring-shaped casing 10, enabling a compact layout of the battery 20 and the functional assembly 30, and allowing for further miniaturization and thinning of the smart ring 100.

[0058] Furthermore, since the battery 20 generates heat during charging or discharging, arranging the first housing area 102 and the second housing area 103 along the circumferential direction of the ring-shaped casing 10 also allows for the separate placement of the battery 20 and the functional assembly 30. This helps to dissipate heat, reduces the impact of the heat generated from the battery 20 on the functional assembly 30, and extends the service life of the smart ring 100.

[0059] In some embodiments, the functional assembly 30 includes a circuit board 301. The circuit board 301 is electrically connected to a battery 20. The circuit board 301 can be configured as a strip structure, and as shown in Figure 7, the ends of the circuit board 301 are connected to the battery 20, and the circuit board 301 and the battery 20 are formed as a strip structure to fit into a ring-shaped casing 10. In this way, after the functional assembly 30 and the battery 20 are assembled in the ring-shaped casing 10, the functional assembly 30 and the battery 20 are enclosed in a substantially ring-shaped structure, and the functional assembly 30 and the battery 20 can form a layout in which parts are installed facing each other, and compared with solutions in related art in which the functional assembly and battery are installed stacked, the layout according to the embodiments of this application is more advantageous for heat dissipation of the battery 20.

[0060] In some embodiments, the first housing area 102 and the second housing area 103 are in communication. In this way, an electrical connection can be ensured between the battery 20 housed in the first housing area 102 and the functional assembly 30 housed in the second housing area 103, enabling the battery 20 to supply power to the functional assembly 30.

[0061] In some embodiments, the smart ring 100 further includes a circuit board 301 connected to a battery 20 and installed in a second housing area 103. The circuit board 301 includes a plurality of rigid parts 3011 and at least one flexible part 3012, the rigid parts 3011 and flexible part 3012 being spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the ring-shaped casing 10, and the circumferential ends of the flexible part 3012 being connected to the rigid parts 3011.

[0062] The circuit board may be a PCB (Printed Circuit Board). The circuit board 301 includes a plurality of rigid parts 3011 and at least one flexible part 3012, where the rigid parts may be rigid circuit boards and the flexible part may be a Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FPC).

[0063] Furthermore, the flexible portion 3012 is connected between two adjacent rigid portions 3011. The flexible portion 3012 ensures that the circuit board 301 has a bendable structure, thereby ensuring that the circuit board 301 has a bending angle and is fitted and mounted inside the ring-shaped casing 10.

[0064] The circumferential ends of the flexible portion 3012 are connected between multiple rigid portions 3011, thereby providing connections between the multiple rigid portions 3011. Resistors, capacitors, or other electronic elements that can be manufactured as flexible can be installed in the flexible portion 3012. In contrast, because the rigid portions 3011 have a certain degree of rigidity, they are more suitable for installing electronic elements that require structural support, such as processors and sensors.

[0065] Thus, in order to fit and house within the ring-shaped casing 10, the circuit board 301 not only provides structural support for several electronic elements but also possesses a degree of flexibility.

[0066] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 7 and 8, the smart ring 100 further includes a stopper 107 installed in the ring-shaped casing 10 and located within a second housing area 103, wherein the flexible portion 3012 has a difference in thickness from the rigid portion 3011, forming a locking groove, and the stopper 107 engages with the locking groove in a position-restricted manner, thereby restricting the movement of the circuit board 301 along the circumferential or axial direction of the ring-shaped casing 10.

[0067] A stopper 107 is installed in the ring-shaped casing 10. The stopper 107 can be installed in the first casing 104 or the second casing 105. Exemplarily, as shown in Figure 8, the stopper 107 can be installed in the second casing 105. By being located within the second housing area 103, the stopper 107 contacts the circuit board 301 located within the second housing area 103.

[0068] Since the thickness of the flexible portion 3012 is thinner than the thickness of the rigid portion 3011, a difference in thickness is formed at the connection point between the flexible portion 3012 and the rigid portion 3011, and this difference in thickness should be understood to form a locking groove. The stopper 107 abuts against the flexible portion 3012 and is mutually position-restricted with the locking groove formed in the circuit board 301, thereby ensuring the structural stability of the circuit board 301, effectively preventing loosening or damage to the circuit board 301 due to external forces or vibrations, and ensuring the overall performance and reliability of the smart ring 100.

[0069] For illustrative purposes, Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing the connection state between the circuit board 301 and the battery 20 in the smart ring 100 according to an embodiment of this application, and Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing the second casing 105 in the smart ring 100 according to an embodiment of this application. As shown in Figures 7 and 8, multiple sets of stoppers 107 can be installed to ensure the fixing effect of the ring-shaped casing 10 to the circuit board 301. Since the sensor assembly 302 can be installed on the circuit board 301, the stable positional restriction of the circuit board 301 by the ring-shaped casing 10 ensures that the distance between the sensor assembly 302 and the user's finger is kept as short as possible and this distance is maintained as much as possible, thereby improving the accuracy of data measurement of the smart ring 100.

[0070] Thus, in order to fit and house within the ring-shaped casing 10, the circuit board 301 not only provides structural support for several electronic elements but also possesses a certain degree of flexibility.

[0071] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 7 and 8, the smart ring 100 further includes a first positioning member 304 installed on the rigid portion 3011 and a second positioning member 108 installed on the ring-shaped casing 10 and located within the second housing area 103, wherein the first positioning member 304 and the second positioning member 108 are fitted together with positional constraints.

[0072] The first positioning member 304 is installed on the rigid part 3011, and the first positioning member 304 may be configured as a positioning hole. The rigid part 3011 is easier to drill holes in than the flexible part 3012 and can also provide a stronger fixing force. The first positioning member 304 has a poka-yoke effect, and when the circuit board 301 is attached after the first positioning member 304 and the second positioning member 108 are fitted together, the locking groove on the circuit board 301 directly restricts the position and fits with the corresponding stopper 107 on the ring-shaped casing 10, so that the circuit board 301 and the battery 20 connected to the circuit board 301 can be fixed in the correct position and assembly efficiency can be improved.

[0073] For example, to facilitate the assembly of the rigid portion 3011, the first positioning member 304 may be installed at the end of the rigid portion 3011 or around the rigid portion 3011, as shown in Figure 7.

[0074] The second positioning member 108 is installed in either the first casing 104 or the second casing 105 of the ring-shaped casing 10. Specifically, as shown in Figure 8, the second positioning member 108 can be installed in the second casing 105 and located within the second housing area 103. The second positioning member 108 can be configured as a columnar structure, and pre-positioning during installation is achieved by mutual insertion of the first positioning member 304 and the second positioning member 108.

[0075] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 7 and 8, the inside of the ring-shaped casing 10 is provided with at least one collection port 109 communicating with a mounting hole 101, and the functional assembly 30 further includes at least one sensor assembly 302 installed on the rigid part 3011, one of the at least one sensor assembly 302 corresponding to one of the at least one collection port 109, and the sensor assembly 302 emits and receives a detection beam through the collection port 109.

[0076] Specifically, the ring-shaped casing 10, that is, the second casing 105, is provided with at least one collection port 109, and at least one collection port 109 is provided in one-to-one correspondence with at least one sensor assembly 302, and the embodiments of this application show, as an example, that the number of collection ports 109 and sensor assemblies 302 are each three.

[0077] The sensor assembly 302 is mounted on a rigid part 3011 to provide structural support for the sensor assembly 302. Each sensor assembly 302 can emit and receive a detection beam through the collection port 109, thereby enabling real-time monitoring of the wearer's health data. For example, the sensor assembly 302 may include a photoelectric heart rate sensor, which, by making close contact with the user's skin through the collection port 109, accurately monitors health data such as heart rate and blood oxygen saturation. By having the sensor assembly 302 collect user health data at close range through the collection port 109, the efficiency and accuracy of data collection by the smart ring 100 can be improved.

[0078] Different sensor assemblies 302 may be used to acquire different biometric data, such as blood oxygen, heart rate, and body temperature, respectively, which should be understood to ensure the versatility of the smart ring 100's functions.

[0079] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 9, the sensor assembly 302 may include a light source 3021 and a photoelectric sensor 3022. Here, the light source 3021 may be an LED lamp bead, and the photoelectric sensor 3022 may be a photodiode (PD). The light source 3021 and the photoelectric sensor 3022 are each installed corresponding to the collection port 109 in the second casing 105. The detection beam emitted by the light source 3021 passes through the collection port 109 and is irradiated onto the human body before being reflected. Subsequently, the detection beam enters the collection port 109 corresponding to the photoelectric sensor 3022 and is detected by the photoelectric sensor, thereby completing the acquisition of health data.

[0080] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, a lens 305 can be installed in the collection port 109. The lens 305 and the collection port 109 can be sealed and connected to ensure cleanliness inside the ring-shaped casing 10.

[0081] Furthermore, the lens 305 may also be a convex lens 305 that protrudes from the side of the second casing 105 facing the user's finger. In this way, the photoelectric sensor 3022 located inside the lens is closer to the user's finger, thereby ensuring close contact between the photoelectric sensor and the user's finger and improving detection accuracy. In addition, the convex lens 305 can further focus the detection beam, ensuring accuracy of data detection.

[0082] In some embodiments, the smart ring 100 further includes a marking member 40. The marking member 40 is located outside the ring-shaped casing 10 for easy observation by the user.

[0083] The marking member 40 corresponds to the second housing area 103, that is, to a portion of the functional assembly 30. In this way, when a user wears the smart ring 100, the marking member 40 of the smart ring 100 can be adjusted to the pad of the user's finger, and the sensor assembly 302 can be brought closer to the blood vessels in the pad of the finger, improving the accuracy of data detection. Furthermore, wearing the smart ring 100 in this way ensures that the battery 20, which is installed opposite the functional assembly 30, can be positioned on the back of the finger, which is advantageous for heat dissipation of the battery 20.

[0084] For example, the marking member 40 may be in the form of notches, patterns, protrusions, or grooves, and the embodiments of this application are not specifically limited thereto, as long as they are easily observable by the user.

[0085] In some embodiments, the marking member 40 corresponds to the center along the circumferential direction of the second housing area 103. The second housing area 103 is for housing the functional assembly 30, that is, the second housing area 103 is for housing the circuit board 301 and the sensor assembly 302, etc. The sensor assembly 302 can be evenly distributed relative to the circuit board 301.

[0086] When the marking member 40 is positioned at the center along the circumferential direction of the second housing area 103, it should be understood that it can be ensured that the sensor assemblies 302 are installed on both sides along the circumferential direction of the marking member 40. When the user adjusts the marking member 40 to the middle region of the fingertip, the sensor assemblies 302 can accommodate the fingertip as closely as possible, and since the fingertip is rich in blood vessels, the detection accuracy of the sensor assemblies 302 is ensured.

[0087] In some embodiments, the smart ring 100 further includes a filler member 60. The filler member 60 may be a deformable and solidifiable filler material after cooling, and may specifically be a plastic member or a silicone rubber member.

[0088] The filling material 60 is flexible when not solidified and can fill the first containment area 102 and the second containment area 103 as much as possible. After the filling material 60 solidifies, it adheres tightly to the first casing 104 and the second casing 105, forming an effective sealing barrier that not only safely encloses the battery 20 and the functional assembly 30 within the first containment area 102 and the second containment area 103, but also significantly improves the overall sealing performance of the smart ring 100. Dust, impurities, and even user sweat are effectively blocked from the ring-shaped casing 10, thereby preventing contaminants from potentially damaging the electronic devices inside the ring-shaped casing 10.

[0089] In some embodiments, the filling member 60 is a light-transmitting member, and at least a portion of the filling member 60 is exposed from the inner wall surface of the ring-shaped casing 10 through the collection port 109, and the portion of the filling member 60 exposed from the ring-shaped casing 10 has an arcuate surface that protrudes toward the center of the mounting hole 101.

[0090] Furthermore, the filling member 60 may be a light-transmitting member to facilitate the transmission and incidence of the detection beam.

[0091] In some embodiments, after the filling member 60 solidifies, it is exposed from the inner wall surface of the ring-shaped casing 10 and protrudes toward the mounting hole 101. Thus, the portion of the filling member 60 exposed from the ring-shaped casing 10 corresponds to forming a convex lens, which further focuses the detection beam, thereby ensuring the accuracy of data detection. In this way, the first and second storage areas 102 and 103 within the ring-shaped casing 10 are sealed, and the solidification of the filling member 60 corresponds to forming a convex lens at the collection port, optimizing the manufacturing flow of the smart ring 100 and reducing the manufacturing cost of the smart ring 100.

[0092] In some embodiments, the filling member 60 does not protrude from the inner wall surface of the ring-shaped casing 10 after solidification. The arc of the surface of the filling member 60 connected to the collection port 109, i.e., the surface of the filling member 60 exposed through the collection port 109, matches the arc of the ring-shaped casing 10, ensuring a smooth transition between the filling member 60 and the inner wall surface of the ring-shaped casing 10, guaranteeing consistency in the appearance arc of the smart ring 100, and improving the wearing experience and aesthetics of the smart ring 100.

[0093] Furthermore, after solidification, the filling material 60 also provides a certain degree of fixing effect to the battery 20 and functional assembly 30 housed in the first housing area 102 and the second housing area 103, further guaranteeing the reliability of the smart ring 100.

[0094] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 to 6, a decorative member 50 may be installed on the outside of the ring-shaped casing 10. The decorative member 50 may be made of metal or other material, and may be located at the connection point between the first casing 104 and the second casing 105, thereby shielding the gap between the two. The decorative member 50 not only protects the ring-shaped casing 10 but can also improve the overall aesthetic appearance of the smart ring 100.

[0095] In some embodiments, the first casing 104 is made of plastic or silicone rubber, and the second casing 105 is made of metal.

[0096] Because plastic or silicone rubber materials have excellent elasticity and vibration damping properties, the first casing 104, i.e., the outer ring, is made of plastic or silicone rubber, which effectively absorbs and disperses impact forces applied to the user's hand from the outside, protecting the electronic components inside the ring-shaped casing 10 from damage.

[0097] During the assembly process, the battery 20 and the functional assembly 30 can be pre-fixed to the second casing 105. For example, the functional assembly 30 can be pre-positioned to the second positioning member 108 of the second casing 105 via the first positioning member 304. Subsequently, injection molding or mold molding is performed on the assembled second casing 105, battery 20, and functional assembly 30, thereby forming the first casing 104 on the outside of the second casing 105 through injection molding.

[0098] The first casing 104 formed in this manner functions as an external link, while the second casing 105, formed by injection molding, can also cover the outside of the battery 20 and the functional assembly 30. This provides a good sealed environment for the battery 20 and the functional assembly 30, preventing the intrusion of moisture, dust, and other harmful substances. This not only simplifies the assembly flow but also improves the reliability of the smart ring 100.

[0099] In some embodiments, both the first casing 104 and the second casing 105 are made of plastic or silicone rubber, and the first casing 104 and the second casing 105 are integrally structured.

[0100] In the assembly process, first the battery 20 and the functional assembly 30 are connected, then the battery and the functional assembly 30 are positioned, and injection molding or mold molding can be performed on both sides of the battery 20 and the functional assembly 30 to form the first casing 104 and the second casing 105, respectively. That is, the first casing 104 and the second casing 105 can be formed by integral injection molding.

[0101] At least one of the first casing 104 and the second casing 105 can cover the battery 20 and the functional assembly 30. It should be understood that the stopper groove 106, stopper 107 and second positioning member 108 disclosed in the above embodiment can all be formed in an injection molding process.

[0102] Thus, because the first casing 104 and the second casing 105 are integrally injection-molded structures, the overall strength and airtightness of the ring-shaped casing 10 are further improved, the process flow is simplified, and at the same time, the smart ring 100 has a smooth appearance, thereby providing the smart ring 100 with a better fit and greater reliability.

[0103] The foregoing are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit it, and various modifications and variations are possible for those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent changes, improvements, etc., made without departing from the spirit and principles of this application should be included in the claims of this application. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0104] The correspondence between the symbols and component names in Figures 1 to 9 is as follows: 100 - Smart ring, 10 - Ring-shaped casing, 101 - Mounting hole, 102 - First housing area, 103 - Second housing area, 104 - First casing, 105 - Second casing, 106 - Stopper groove, 107 - Stopper, 108 - Second positioning member, 109 - Collection port, 20 - Battery, 30 - Functional assembly, 301 - Circuit board, 3011 - Rigid part, 3012 - Flexible part, 302 - Sensor assembly, 3021 - Light source, 3022 - Photoelectric sensor, 304 - First positioning member, 305 - Lens, 40 - Marking member, 50 - Decorative member, 60 - Filling member.

Claims

1. It is a smart ring, A ring-shaped casing including mounting holes for mounting, wherein a stopper groove is formed on the inside of the ring-shaped casing extending along the circumferential direction of the ring-shaped casing, A battery installed in the stopper groove, A smart ring characterized by including a functional assembly installed inside the ring-shaped casing and electrically connected to the battery.

2. The ring-shaped casing is, The first casing and The smart ring according to claim 1, comprising a second casing connected to the first casing and located inside the first casing, wherein the mounting hole is formed in the second casing, and the stopper groove is formed in at least one of the first casing or the second casing.

3. The stopper groove defines a first housing area for housing the battery, and the ring-shaped casing further includes a second housing area for housing the functional assembly. The smart ring according to claim 2, characterized in that the first and second storage areas are arranged along the circumferential direction of the ring-shaped casing, and the first and second storage areas are in communication with each other.

4. The smart ring according to claim 3, characterized in that the thickness of the ring-shaped casing corresponding to the first housing area is L1, the thickness of the ring-shaped casing corresponding to the second housing area is L2, and L1 < L2.

5. The aforementioned functional assembly is Includes a circuit board connected to the battery and installed in the second housing area, The smart ring according to claim 3, wherein the circuit board includes a plurality of rigid parts and at least one flexible part, the rigid parts and the flexible part are spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the ring-shaped casing, and the circumferential end of the flexible part is connected to the rigid part.

6. The aforementioned smart ring is The ring-shaped casing further includes a stopper installed within the second housing area, The smart ring according to claim 5, characterized in that the flexible portion has a difference in thickness from the rigid portion, thereby forming a locking groove, and the stopper fits into the locking groove with a positional restriction, thereby restricting the movement of the circuit board along the circumferential or axial direction of the ring-shaped casing.

7. The aforementioned smart ring is A first positioning member installed on the rigid part, The smart ring according to claim 5, further comprising a second positioning member installed in the ring-shaped casing and located within the second housing area, wherein the first positioning member and the second positioning member are fitted together with positional restrictions.

8. Inside the ring-shaped casing, there is provided at least one collection port that communicates with the mounting hole, and the functional assembly is The smart ring according to claim 5, further comprising at least one sensor assembly installed on the rigid portion, wherein one of the at least one sensor assemblies corresponds to one of the at least one collection port, and the sensor assembly emits and receives a detection beam through the collection port.

9. The aforementioned sensor assembly is A light source for emitting a detection beam, The smart ring according to claim 8, further comprising a photoelectric sensor for receiving the detection beam after it has been reflected.

10. The aforementioned smart ring is The smart ring according to claim 8, further comprising a lens installed in the collection port, wherein at least a portion of the outer surface of the lens protrudes from the inner wall surface of the ring-shaped casing.

11. The aforementioned smart ring is The smart ring according to claim 8, further comprising a filling member that is filled into the first and second storage areas so as to seal the first and second storage areas.

12. The filling member is a light-transmitting member, and at least a portion of the filling member is exposed from the inner wall surface of the ring-shaped casing through the collection port. The smart ring according to claim 11, characterized in that the portion of the filling member exposed from the ring-shaped casing has an arcuate surface projecting toward the center of the mounting hole, or the arc of the surface of the filling member connected to the collection port is the same as the arc of the ring-shaped casing.

13. The aforementioned smart ring is The smart ring according to any one of claims 3 to 12, further comprising a marking member installed on the outside of the ring-shaped casing and corresponding to the second housing area.

14. The ring-shaped casing is, The first casing and The battery and the functional assembly are located between the first casing and the second casing, and the battery and the functional assembly are located between the first casing and the second casing. The first casing is made of plastic or silicone rubber, the second casing is made of metal, or both the first and second casings are made of plastic or silicone rubber, and the first and second casings are an integrated structure. The smart ring according to claim 1, characterized in that the first casing and / or the second casing cover the battery and the functional assembly.

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