Capacitive Touch Unlocking for Detachable Notebook Hinges
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional detachable notebook computers require complex mechanical operations to unlock the first body from the second body, making the unlocking process cumbersome.
Innovation Solution
An electronic apparatus with a capacitance detecting unit that allows for touch control unlocking, generating an unlocking instruction to release the lock only when a valid password or pattern is detected, enabling simple and secure separation of the first body from the second body.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If mechanical type operation is used to unlock the first body from the second body, then the locking mechanism can be released, but the unlocking procedure becomes sophisticated and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical unlocking operation with a capacitive touch operation. The capacitive detecting unit detects touch operations on the display device, and the control unit generates unlocking instructions based on detected patterns or passwords, eliminating the need for complex mechanical manipulation of the unlocking component.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a capacitive detecting unit and control unit as intermediaries between the user and the locking mechanism. Instead of directly manipulating the mechanical unlocking component, the user interacts with the capacitive detecting unit, and the control unit translates this interaction into appropriate unlocking actions.
2Ease of operation
If touch control unlocking operation is implemented, then the unlocking procedure is simplified, but authentication security requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms in the authentication process. The control unit detects touch operations, determines whether they match stored patterns or passwords, and provides feedback by generating unlocking instructions only when authentication is successful. This feedback loop ensures security while maintaining ease of use for authorized users.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary authentication actions before allowing unlocking. The system pre-stores valid patterns and passwords, and upon detecting a touch operation, immediately compares it against the stored credentials. This preliminary verification ensures that only authorized users can trigger the unlocking mechanism.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution simplifies the unlocking process by using touch control and secure authentication, preventing unauthorized access and ensuring data synchronization between the bodies.
Implementation Method 1
a capacitance detecting unit (40) for detecting whether there is an unlocking operation from a first user and generating an unlocking instruction in response to the unlocking operation when the unlocking operation is detected
Data Source
AI summary
An unlocking method and an electronic apparatus are described. The unlocking method is applied in an electronic apparatus that includes a first body, a second body, and a capacitance detecting unit wherein the first body and the second body are locked by a locking mechanism. The method includes detecting whether there is an unlocking operation from a first user based on the capacitance detecting unit; generating an unlocking instruction in response to the unlocking operation when the unlocking operation is detected; and executing the unlocking instruction to control the locking mechanism to release lock, so as to make the first body able to be separated from the second body.