Flexible Screen Motor Drive Control via Press Parameter
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current flexible screens in electronic devices lack effective control mechanisms for unfolding and folding, limiting their ability to adapt to varying screen size requirements.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that utilize a motor drive switch to obtain press parameters, controlling a motor to rotate and unfold or fold the flexible screen, with a control circuit managing the motor's rotation based on these parameters to achieve desired screen configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a flexible screen is adopted to enable bending and folding, then portability and adaptability are improved, but the device lacks effective control mechanisms for unfolding and folding operations
Solution Approach 1:
A motor drive switch is introduced as an intermediary component between the user and the motor system. When pressed, it triggers the motor to rotate, which drives the winding tube to unfold or fold the flexible screen. This intermediary mechanism provides effective control for the folding operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual mechanical folding operation is replaced with an automated motor-driven system. The motor converts electrical signals from the drive switch into rotational motion, which mechanically unfolds or folds the screen through the winding tube, replacing direct manual manipulation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual folding control is used, then device complexity is reduced, but screen size adaptability and user experience are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The motor drive switch serves multiple functions: it detects user input, generates control signals, and triggers the motor system. This multi-functional component enables screen configuration flexibility without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides self-service through the motor-driven winding mechanism that automatically unfolds or folds the flexible screen in response to switch activation, eliminating the need for complex manual manipulation mechanisms while maintaining adaptability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables flexible screens to be efficiently unfolded or folded, accommodating different screen size needs, thereby enhancing user experience and functionality.
Implementation Method 1
controlling a motor to rotate according to the press parameter, to unfold or fold the flexible screen
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a method and an apparatus for controlling a flexible screen and an electronic device. The method includes: obtaining a press parameter with respect to a motor drive switch; and controlling a motor to rotate according to the press parameter, to unfold or fold the flexible screen. The flexible screen can be controlled to unfold and fold to obtain a suitable screen size.