CN204302878U - Electronic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to an electronic device, relates to the field of electronic devices, and its main purpose is to improve the user's input experience on the electronic device. The technical solution mainly adopted is: electronic equipment, including a main body, a display module and an input device. The main body has an accommodating space, the main body includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the first surface is provided with a first through hole; the display module is fixedly arranged in the accommodating space, The display module includes a display screen, which is exposed through the first through hole; an input device is arranged on the second surface, and the input device is configured to receive a user's operation and generate at least one input signal. The electronic device provided by the embodiment of the utility model is suitable for a mobile phone or a tablet computer and the like.

Description

Electronic equipment

technical field

The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, in particular to an electronic equipment.

Background technique

At present, electronic devices such as mobile phones are gradually developing towards wide screens, and larger screens bring users a more comfortable experience. The keys of electronic devices such as mobile phones are generally arranged on the front or side. During the use of large-screen mobile phones, due to the large size of the whole machine and the different operation methods of UI (User Interface, user interface) applications, when the user operates the mobile phone with one hand, the user cannot find the position of the button immediately with one hand , Often the fingers need to be manipulated by a large amount to realize the control of the buttons, and even both hands are required to complete the operation. The setting position of the mobile phone buttons is not humanized enough, and the user experience is poor.

Utility model content

In view of this, the utility model provides an electronic device, the main purpose of which is to improve the user's input experience on the electronic device.

In order to achieve the above object, the utility model mainly provides the following technical solutions:

Embodiments of the present utility model provide an electronic device, comprising:

a body having an accommodating space, the body includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the first surface is provided with a first through hole;

A display module, fixedly arranged in the accommodating space, the display module includes a display screen, and the display screen is exposed through the first through hole;

An input device is disposed on the second surface, and the input device is configured as a device that receives user's operation and generates at least one input signal.

The purpose of the utility model and the solution to its technical problems can also be further realized by adopting the following technical measures.

The aforementioned electronic device, wherein,

The position of the input device on the second surface is a position that can be touched by at least one finger when the user holds the electronic device.

The aforementioned electronic device, wherein,

The body includes a side connecting the first surface and the second surface, the side including a first side and a second side opposite to the first side;

The second surface is provided with a mounting hole configured as a hole extending from the second surface to the first side, and extending from the second surface to the second side;

The input device is disposed in the installation hole, and the input device is configured as an input device connected from the first side to the second side.

The aforementioned electronic device, wherein,

The input device moves relative to the body when receiving a user's operation.

The aforementioned electronic device, wherein,

The input device is a power switch.

The aforementioned electronic device, wherein,

The electronic device also includes a motion structure that provides motion of the input device.

The aforementioned electronic device, wherein,

The electronic device also includes a fingerprint sensor;

The fingerprint sensor is arranged on the input area of the input device.

The aforementioned electronic device, wherein,

The first end surface of the input device is provided with a first sensing contact;

The second end face corresponding to the first end face on the moving structure is provided with a second sensing contact;

When the input device moves toward the second end surface to a specific position through the moving structure under the action of an external force, the first sensing contact cooperates with the second sensing contact to generate a trigger command.

The aforementioned electronic device, wherein,

When the input device moves to a specific position on the second end surface through the moving structure under the action of an external force, the collection area of the fingerprint sensor collects the fingerprint of the operating body that applies the external force.

The foregoing electronic device may be a mobile phone or a tablet computer.

With the above technical solution, the utility model electronic equipment has at least the following beneficial effects:

The technical solution provided by the embodiment of the utility model is provided with an input device, which can generate at least one input signal after receiving the user's operation, and the user can input external information to the electronic device through the input device. The input device is arranged on the second surface, and the display The display screen of the module is arranged on the first surface, and the first surface is opposite to the second surface, that is, the input device is opposite to the display screen. When the user holds the electronic device, the display screen of the electronic device faces the user, and the user's fingers can easily touch the input device, so that the setting position of the input device is more humanized, and the user experience is better.

The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the utility model. In order to understand the technical means of the utility model more clearly and implement it according to the contents of the specification, the following is a detailed description of the preferred embodiment of the utility model with accompanying drawings. back.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of the front of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a schematic structural view of the back of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is a schematic structural view of the back of another electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 4 is a schematic structural view of the back of another electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of an electronic device including an input device provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed ways

In order to further explain the technical means and effects of the utility model to achieve the intended purpose of the utility model, the specific implementation, structure, features and effects of the utility model application are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. The description is as follows. In the following description, different "one embodiment" or "embodiment" do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics of one or more embodiments may be combined in any suitable manner.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , an electronic device proposed by an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 1 , a display module (not shown in the figure) and an input device 3 . The main body 1 has an accommodating space (not shown in the figure). The main body 1 includes a first surface 11 and a second surface 12 opposite to the first surface 11. "Opposite" here means that the direction of the first surface 11 and the second surface 12 are opposite. For example, when the first surface 11 When it is the upper surface of the body 1 , the second surface 12 is the lower surface of the body 1 , and vice versa, when the first surface 11 is the lower surface of the body 1 , then the second surface 12 is the upper surface of the body 1 . Specifically, in practice, the first surface 11 is provided with a first through hole (not shown in the figure). The display module is fixedly arranged in the accommodating space. The display module includes a display screen 2 exposed through the first through hole. The input device 3 is disposed on the second surface 12, and the input device 3 can receive user's operation and generate at least one input signal.

In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the input device 3 and the display screen 2 are respectively located on two opposite surfaces of the body 1. When the user holds an electronic device such as a mobile phone, the display screen 2 of the electronic device faces For the user, the input device 3 is located on the side opposite to the display screen 2 and is closer to the user's finger. Compared with the prior art where the input device 3 is arranged on the surface on the same side as the display screen 2, in this embodiment, the input device 3 is arranged on the surface opposite to the display screen 2, which is more in line with the use form of the user's finger and is convenient. The user's input operation on the electronic device of this embodiment improves the user's input experience.

From the above description, specifically during implementation, as shown in Figure 2, the aforementioned input device 3 can be a physical button, and when the user presses the physical button, the physical button triggers a GPIO (English full name is General-Purpose IO ports, That is, the general-purpose input and output port) signal can realize operations such as power on/off, wake-up/lock screen, etc. of the electronic device of this embodiment. However, in an alternative embodiment, the aforementioned input device 3 may not be a physical button, and in this alternative embodiment, the aforementioned input device 3 may be a touchpad. A touchpad (English: TouchPad) is an input device that uses a sliding operation of a finger to move a cursor on a smooth touchpad. When the user's finger approaches the touchpad, the capacitance will change, and the touchpad itself will detect the capacitance change and convert it into coordinates. The touchpad uses capacitive sensing to detect finger movement and is not sensitive to finger heat. The touchpad has a wide application range, low power consumption, and can provide handwriting input function, and because the touchpad has no moving mechanical parts, it can be durable and reliable when used. Wherein, the specific structure of the touch panel is a commonly used technology in the prior art, which can be selected from the prior art as required, and will not be repeated here.

Specifically, during implementation, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 , the aforementioned input device 3 is positioned on the second surface 12 where at least one finger can touch when the user holds the electronic device, which has the technical effect of facilitating user input. When the user holds the electronic device of this embodiment, the user's finger will naturally be placed on the input device 3 on the second surface 12 of the electronic device, and the action of the user's finger touching the input device 3 is a natural behavior and gesture. In this embodiment, the setting position of the input device 3 is more ergonomic, thereby enhancing the user experience. Wherein, in a specific example, the input device 3 can be arranged at a position above the center of the second surface 12. When the user holds the electronic device, the user's index finger will naturally touch the input device 3, and the user can operate the electronic device through the index finger. The input device 3 is used to input external information to the electronic device of this embodiment, which is more in line with the user's habit of operating with the index finger, and the user's experience is better.

In practice, as shown in FIG. 3 , the aforementioned body 1 may include side surfaces connecting the first surface 11 and the second surface 12 , and the first surface 11 , the second surface 12 and the side surfaces form an overall outline frame of the electronic device. The sides include a first side 13 and a second side 14 opposite to the first side 13, where "opposite" means that the directions of the first side 13 and the second side 14 are opposite, for example, when the first side 13 is When the left side of the body 1, the second side 14 is the right side of the body 1; vice versa, when the first side 13 is the right side of the body 1, the second side 14 is the left side of the body 1 noodle. The second surface 12 is provided with a mounting hole 121, and the mounting hole 121 is configured as a hole extending from the second surface 12 to the first side 13, and extending from the second surface 12 to the second side 14, in other words: the mounting hole 121 It is disposed on the second surface 12 , and the installation hole 121 penetrates from the first side 13 to the second side 14 . The input device 3 is arranged in the installation hole 121, and the input device 3 is configured as the input device 3 connected from the first side 13 to the second side 14, with such technical effect: the overall area of the input device 3 is relatively large, no matter the user is Whether the electronic device of this embodiment is held with the left hand or the electronic device of the present embodiment is held with the right hand, the user's fingers can touch the input device 3, so that the user's left and right hands can operate, which enhances the user experience.

Of course, in an alternative embodiment, the aforementioned installation hole 121 may not extend from the second surface 12 to the first side 13 , but extend from the second surface 12 to the second side 14 . In this alternative embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 , the second surface 12 includes a first area and a second area, the first area is surrounded by the second area, the installation hole 121 is arranged in the first area, and the input device 3 is installed in the first area. In the installation hole 121 , the technical effect of the user inputting external information to the electronic device of this embodiment through the input device 3 can also be achieved.

Specifically, during implementation, the aforementioned input device 3 moves relative to the main body 1 when receiving the user's operation. Wherein, the input device 3 is disposed on the second surface 12 , and the input device 3 can move in various directions relative to the second surface 12 . For example, in one example, as shown in FIG. 2 , the input device 3 can move along a direction perpendicular to the second surface 12. In this example, the input device 3 can be a button, and the button can be raised and lowered relative to the second surface 12. When When the user presses the input device 3, operations such as waking up/locking the screen of the electronic device of this embodiment can be realized. In another example, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , the input device 3 can move along a direction parallel to the second surface 12. When the electronic device is placed flat on the support surface, the user can push the input device 3 to The two surfaces 12 slide along the four directions of up, down, left, and right, and can realize operations such as waking up/locking the screen of the electronic device of this embodiment.

From the above description, in practice, the aforementioned input device 3 can be a power switch, and the power switch can be raised and lowered relative to the second surface 12. In one example, when the user presses the power switch, the power switch can trigger this implementation. For example, the power supply module inside the electronic device, the power supply module supplies power to the electronic device to turn on the electronic device of this embodiment; of course, when the power switch is pressed, the shutdown operation of the electronic device of this embodiment can also be realized. In another example, when the electronic device of this embodiment is in the power-on state, pressing the power switch can convert the electronic device of this embodiment from the sleep state to the working state and light up the screen; of course, in this example, When the power switch is pressed, the screen lock operation of the electronic device of this embodiment can also be realized.

From the above description, further, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 , the aforementioned electronic device further includes a motion structure 4 for providing motion of the input device 3 . The input device 3 can move along a set track on the second surface 12 through the moving structure 4 . In this embodiment, the provided moving structure 4 can effectively prevent the input device 3 from moving disorderly on the second surface 12 , and improve the movement accuracy of the input device 3 .

From the above description, in practice, as shown in FIG. 5 , the aforementioned moving structure 4 may include a limiting groove 41 disposed on the second surface 12 . The input device 3 is disposed in the limiting slot 41 and can slide along the sidewall of the limiting slot 41 . The limit slot 41 can restrict the degree of freedom of the input device 3 so that the input device 3 can only slide along the track set by the limit slot 41 . Further, the aforementioned moving structure 4 also includes an elastic member 42, one end of the elastic member 42 is connected to the input device 3, and the other end of the elastic member 42 is connected to the side wall of the limiting groove 41, with such a technical effect: the input device 3. Under the action of the elastic member 42, it can be reset automatically. Wherein, the aforementioned elastic member 42 can be a compression spring, elastic plastic or elastic silicone, etc., and the elastic member 42 can be specifically set according to the actual needs of users.

Specifically, during implementation, the aforementioned electronic device may further include a fingerprint sensor 5 . The fingerprint sensor 5 is disposed on the input area of the input device 3 . When the user holds the electronic device of this embodiment, the user's finger naturally touches the input area of the input device 3. Since the fingerprint sensor 5 is arranged on the input area, the fingerprint sensor 5 can collect the fingerprint of the finger on the input area. In an example, after the fingerprint sensor 5 collects the user's fingerprint, the electronic device in this embodiment can identify the user's fingerprint and determine whether to unlock the electronic device. The electronic device in this embodiment enhances the safe use performance of the electronic device through the provided fingerprint sensor 5 . In an example of this embodiment, the input device 3 can be a power switch, and the fingerprint sensor 5 is arranged on the pressing input area of the power switch. When the user presses the power switch, the fingerprint sensor 5 can collect the fingerprint of the finger pressing the power switch. Fingerprint information, and determine whether to unlock the electronic device. In this example, only when the user presses the power switch and the user's fingerprint identification meets the requirements can the device be turned on, which has the technical effect of improving the security performance of the electronic device in this embodiment.

Fingerprint sensor 5 (also known as fingerprint Sensor) is a key device for realizing automatic fingerprint collection. Fingerprint sensor 5 is divided into optical fingerprint sensor, semiconductor capacitive sensor, semiconductor thermal sensor, semiconductor pressure sensor, ultrasonic sensor and radio frequency RF sensor according to the sensing principle, that is, fingerprint imaging principle and technology. The specific structure of the fingerprint sensor 5 is a commonly used technology in the prior art, and can be selected from the prior art according to needs, and will not be repeated here.

From the above description, in practice, as shown in FIG. 5 , the first end surface 31 of the aforementioned input device 3 is provided with a first sensing contact 311 . The second end surface 43 corresponding to the first end surface 31 on the moving structure 4 is provided with a second sensing contact 431 . When the input device 3 moves to a specific position through the moving structure 4 to the second end surface 43 under the action of external force, the first sensing contact 311 cooperates with the second sensing contact 431 to generate a trigger command. In one example, as shown in FIG. 5 , the input device 3 can move along a direction perpendicular to the second surface 12. In this example, the input device 3 can be a button, and the button can be raised and lowered relative to the second surface 12. A first sensing contact 311 is provided on the surface, and a second sensing contact 431 is provided on the moving structure 4 below the first sensing contact 311. When the user presses the input device 3, the electronic device of this embodiment can be woken up/ Lock screen and other operations. Further, the aforementioned button can be a power switch, and the power switch can also move in a direction parallel to the second surface 12. When the electronic device is placed flat on the support surface, the user can push the power switch up and down along the second surface 12. Sliding in four directions left and right, wherein a first sensing contact 311 and a second sensing contact 431 are provided in each operating direction of up, down, left, and right. When the user pushes the power switch to move in a certain direction (such as up, down, , left, right, etc.), the first sensing contact 311 in this direction cooperates with the second sensing contact 431 to generate a trigger command, for example, it can control operations such as wake-up/lock screen of the electronic device in this embodiment. In this example, only when the power switch is pressed at the same time and the power switch is pushed to slide can the electronic device of this embodiment be turned on/off, wake up/lock the screen and other operations, so that the electronic device of this embodiment has higher security performance.

From the above description, further, when the aforementioned input device 3 moves to the second end surface 43 to a specific position through the moving structure 4 under the action of external force, the collection area of the fingerprint sensor 5 collects the fingerprint of the operating body applying the external force. In an example of this embodiment, the fingerprint sensor 5 can cooperate with the input device 3, only when the user slides the input device 3, the first sensing contact 311 on the input device 3 and the second contact on the moving structure 4 The two sensing contacts 431 cooperate to generate a trigger command, and cooperate with the electronic device to identify the user's finger fingerprint. Only when the two coincide at the same time, can the electronic device in this embodiment be turned on/off, wake up/lock the screen and other operations. In this implementation, the sliding input device 3 combined with fingerprint identification is a brand-new experience mode, which provides users with more experience and greatly enhances the practical performance of the electronic device in this embodiment.

Specifically, during implementation, the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the present invention can be a mobile phone or a tablet computer, etc. Those skilled in the art should understand that the mobile phone or tablet computer is only an example, and is not intended to limit the technical solution of this embodiment. Other types of electronic devices are also suitable.

According to the above embodiments, the electronic equipment of the present invention has at least the following advantages:

The technical solution provided by the embodiment of the utility model is provided with the input device 3, and the input device 3 can generate at least one input signal by receiving the user's operation, and the user can input external information to the electronic device through the input device 3, and the input device 3 is arranged at the second Two surfaces 12 , the display screen 2 of the display module is disposed on the first surface 11 , the first surface 11 is opposite to the second surface 12 , that is, the input device 3 is opposite to the display screen 2 . When the user holds the electronic device, the display screen 2 of the electronic device faces the user, and the user's fingers can easily touch the input device 3, so that the setting position of the input device 3 is more humanized, and the user experience is better.

The above is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model, and does not limit the utility model in any form. Any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the utility model are all valid. Still belong to the scope of the technical solution of the utility model.

Claims (10)

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, comprising: a body having an accommodating space, the body includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the first surface is provided with a first through hole; A display module, fixedly arranged in the accommodating space, the display module includes a display screen, and the display screen is exposed through the first through hole; An input device is disposed on the second surface, and the input device is configured as a device that receives user's operation and generates at least one input signal. 2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein The position of the input device on the second surface is a position that can be touched by at least one finger when the user holds the electronic device. 3. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein The body includes a side connecting the first surface and the second surface, the side including a first side and a second side opposite to the first side; The second surface is provided with a mounting hole configured as a hole extending from the second surface to the first side, and extending from the second surface to the second side; The input device is disposed in the installation hole, and the input device is configured as an input device connected from the first side to the second side. 4. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The input device moves relative to the body when receiving a user's operation. 5. The electronic device of claim 4, wherein The input device is a power switch. 6. The electronic device of claim 4, wherein The electronic device also includes a motion structure that provides motion of the input device. 7. The electronic device of claim 6, wherein The electronic device also includes a fingerprint sensor; The fingerprint sensor is arranged on the input area of the input device. 8. The electronic device of claim 7, wherein The first end surface of the input device is provided with a first sensing contact; The second end face corresponding to the first end face on the moving structure is provided with a second sensing contact; When the input device moves toward the second end surface to a specific position through the moving structure under the action of an external force, the first sensing contact cooperates with the second sensing contact to generate a trigger command. 9. The electronic device of claim 8, wherein When the input device moves to a specific position on the second end surface through the moving structure under the action of an external force, the collection area of the fingerprint sensor collects the fingerprint of the operating body that applies the external force. 10. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The electronic device is a mobile phone or a tablet computer.