TWI451069B - Portable electronic apparatus and motion sensor - Google Patents
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本發明涉及電子設備,特別涉及一種便攜式電子裝置及動作感應器。 The present invention relates to electronic devices, and more particularly to a portable electronic device and a motion sensor.
隨著科技日益發達、進步,各種數位化的便攜式電子產品已逐漸成為人們生活中的一部分。人們在休閒時可以利用手機欣賞音樂及撥打電話或者拿出隨身攜帶的遊戲機觀看電影。然而,用戶都是藉由按壓便攜式電子產品上的按鍵來操作便攜式電子產品。上述按鍵操作比較繁瑣,給用戶帶來不便。例如,在一段時間內手機用戶不繼續操作手機,手機便會自動關閉背景燈並鎖定鍵盤。手機用戶要想繼續操作手機,必須按壓解鎖鍵才能開啟手機背景燈並對鍵盤解鎖。 With the development and advancement of technology, various digital portable electronic products have gradually become a part of people's lives. When you are relaxing, you can use your mobile phone to listen to music and make calls or take out your favorite game consoles to watch movies. However, users operate portable electronic products by pressing buttons on portable electronic products. The above button operations are cumbersome and inconvenient for the user. For example, if the mobile phone user does not continue to operate the phone for a period of time, the phone will automatically turn off the backlight and lock the keyboard. In order for the mobile phone user to continue to operate the mobile phone, the unlock button must be pressed to turn on the backlight of the mobile phone and unlock the keyboard.
有鑒於此,有必要提供一種操作更為方便的便攜式電子裝置。 In view of this, it is necessary to provide a portable electronic device that is more convenient to operate.
還有必要提供一種動作感應器。 It is also necessary to provide a motion sensor.
一種便攜式電子裝置,包括一用於感應便攜式電子裝置的運動狀態並產生感應電訊號的動作感應器和處理模組。動作感應器包括金屬感應件及磁性體。當動作感應器移動時,磁性體和金屬感應件發生相對移動,使得金屬感應件因切割磁性體產生的磁力線而產生感應電訊號。處理模組根據感應電訊號執行一預定操作。 A portable electronic device includes a motion sensor and a processing module for sensing a motion state of a portable electronic device and generating an inductive electrical signal. The motion sensor includes a metal sensing member and a magnetic body. When the motion sensor moves, the magnetic body and the metal sensing member move relative to each other, so that the metal sensing member generates an inductive electrical signal by cutting magnetic lines of force generated by the magnetic body. The processing module performs a predetermined operation based on the inductive electrical signal.
一種用於感應自身運動狀態並產生對應感應電訊號的動作感應器,該動作感應器包括金屬感應件及磁性體。當動作感應器移動時,磁性體和金屬感應件發生相對移動,使得金屬感應件因切割磁性體產生的磁力線而產生該感應電訊號並輸出。 A motion sensor for sensing a state of motion of itself and generating a corresponding inductive electrical signal, the motion sensor comprising a metal sensing member and a magnetic body. When the motion sensor moves, the magnetic body and the metal sensing member move relative to each other, so that the metal sensing member generates the induced electrical signal and outputs the magnetic line generated by cutting the magnetic body.
本發明相對於現有技術的效果是:利用電磁感應原理,在用戶晃動便攜式電子裝置時,動作感應器中的金屬感應件切割磁場中的磁力線以產生感應電訊號,處理模組根據感應電訊號執行預定的操作,無需用戶進行直接操作按鍵,從而方便了用戶操作便攜式電子裝置。 The effect of the present invention over the prior art is that, by using the principle of electromagnetic induction, when the user shakes the portable electronic device, the metal sensing component in the motion sensor cuts the magnetic lines of force in the magnetic field to generate an inductive electrical signal, and the processing module executes according to the inductive electrical signal. The predetermined operation does not require the user to directly operate the buttons, thereby facilitating the user to operate the portable electronic device.
10‧‧‧便攜式電子裝置 10‧‧‧ portable electronic devices
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210‧‧‧容置槽 210‧‧‧ accommodating slots
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22‧‧‧第一磁鐵 22‧‧‧First magnet
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261‧‧‧金屬條 261‧‧‧Metal strip
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29‧‧‧訊號處理單元 29‧‧‧Signal Processing Unit
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40‧‧‧鍵盤鎖控制模組 40‧‧‧Keypad lock control module
50‧‧‧鍵盤 50‧‧‧ keyboard
60‧‧‧背光控制模組 60‧‧‧Backlight control module
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圖1是較佳實施方式的便攜式電子裝置的功能模組圖。 1 is a functional block diagram of a portable electronic device in accordance with a preferred embodiment.
圖2是圖1中便攜式電子裝置內的動作感應器的立體圖。 2 is a perspective view of a motion sensor in the portable electronic device of FIG. 1.
圖3是圖2中動作感應器的分解圖。 Figure 3 is an exploded view of the motion sensor of Figure 2.
圖4是圖2中動作感應器的另一視角分解圖。 4 is another perspective exploded view of the motion sensor of FIG. 2.
圖5是圖2中動作感應器的剖面圖。 Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the motion sensor of Figure 2;
如圖1所示,其為一較佳實施方式的便攜式電子裝置10的功能模組圖。該便攜式電子裝置10包括動作感應器20、處理模組30、鍵盤鎖控制模組40、鍵盤50、背光控制模組60及顯示模組70。動作感應器20用於感應用戶動作以產生感應電訊號,並將感應電訊號提供給處理模組30。處理模組30根據感應電訊號執行一預定操作。例如,該預定操作為:處理模組30在接收到感應電訊號後,將感應電訊號與一預設值進行比較,在感應電訊號大於該預設值時 產生執行訊號,並提供給鍵盤鎖控制模組40及背光控制模組60。其中,該預設值可以為一電壓值或電流值。鍵盤鎖控制模組40回應執行訊號,使鍵盤50有效。背光控制模組60回應執行訊號,控制顯示模組70開啟背光。便攜式電子裝置10可以為手機、個人數位助理(PDA)、掌上遊戲機等。 As shown in FIG. 1, it is a functional block diagram of a portable electronic device 10 of a preferred embodiment. The portable electronic device 10 includes a motion sensor 20, a processing module 30, a keyboard lock control module 40, a keyboard 50, a backlight control module 60, and a display module 70. The motion sensor 20 is configured to sense a user action to generate an inductive electrical signal and provide the inductive electrical signal to the processing module 30. The processing module 30 performs a predetermined operation based on the inductive electrical signal. For example, the predetermined operation is: after receiving the inductive electrical signal, the processing module 30 compares the inductive electrical signal with a preset value, when the inductive electrical signal is greater than the preset value. An execution signal is generated and provided to the keyboard lock control module 40 and the backlight control module 60. The preset value may be a voltage value or a current value. The keyboard lock control module 40 responds to the execution signal to make the keyboard 50 valid. The backlight control module 60 responds to the execution signal and controls the display module 70 to turn on the backlight. The portable electronic device 10 can be a cell phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a handheld game console, or the like.
請同時參閱圖2至圖4,動作感應器20包括收容部21、第一磁鐵22、蓋板23、第二磁鐵24、第一金屬感應件25、第二金屬感應件26、導線27、導線28及訊號處理單元29。 Referring to FIG. 2 to FIG. 4 simultaneously, the motion sensor 20 includes a receiving portion 21, a first magnet 22, a cover plate 23, a second magnet 24, a first metal sensing member 25, a second metal sensing member 26, a wire 27, and a wire. 28 and signal processing unit 29.
收容部21採用塑膠材料製成。收容部21上開設有一容置槽210。第一磁鐵22、第二磁鐵24、第一金屬感應件25、第二金屬感應件26設置在收容槽210內,且第一金屬感應件25、第二金屬感應件26位於第一磁鐵22及第二磁鐵24之間。第一磁鐵22、第二磁鐵24相對的面的極性相反,從而在第一磁鐵22、第二磁鐵24之間形成一磁場。在本實施方式中,第一磁鐵22固設在蓋板23的與容置槽210的底部212相對的面上。第二磁鐵24固設於容置槽210內,且設置在容置槽210的底部212上。蓋板23覆蓋在容置槽210上。訊號處理單元29設置在收容部21上。 The accommodating portion 21 is made of a plastic material. A receiving groove 210 is defined in the receiving portion 21 . The first magnet 22, the second magnet 24, the first metal sensing member 25, and the second metal sensing member 26 are disposed in the receiving groove 210, and the first metal sensing member 25 and the second metal sensing member 26 are located at the first magnet 22 and Between the second magnets 24. The opposite faces of the first magnet 22 and the second magnet 24 have opposite polarities, so that a magnetic field is formed between the first magnet 22 and the second magnet 24. In the present embodiment, the first magnet 22 is fixed to a surface of the cover 23 opposite to the bottom 212 of the accommodating groove 210. The second magnet 24 is fixed in the accommodating groove 210 and disposed on the bottom portion 212 of the accommodating groove 210. The cover plate 23 covers the accommodating groove 210. The signal processing unit 29 is disposed on the housing portion 21.
第一金屬感應件25與第二金屬感應件26皆為條狀結構,二者垂直相交地固設在容置槽210內,且與第一磁鐵22和第二磁鐵24不垂直。在本實施方式中,第一金屬感應件25和第二金屬感應件26與第一磁鐵22和第二磁鐵24平行,且與第一磁鐵22和第二磁鐵24之間的磁力線垂直。這樣,在第一金屬感應件25及第二金屬感應件26與第一磁鐵22和第二磁鐵24相對移動時,產生不同方向上的感應電訊號。 The first metal sensing member 25 and the second metal sensing member 26 are both strip-shaped structures, and the two are vertically intersected in the receiving groove 210 and are not perpendicular to the first magnet 22 and the second magnet 24. In the present embodiment, the first metal sensing member 25 and the second metal sensing member 26 are parallel to the first magnet 22 and the second magnet 24 and perpendicular to the magnetic lines of force between the first magnet 22 and the second magnet 24. Thus, when the first metal sensing member 25 and the second metal sensing member 26 move relative to the first magnet 22 and the second magnet 24, inductive electrical signals in different directions are generated.
第一金屬感應件25包括金屬條251及連接在金屬條251兩端的具有導電性能的彈性件252。其中,金屬條251由不會被第一磁鐵22吸引的金屬材料製成,例如金屬條251的材料為銅;彈性件252可以為金屬彈簧或者是金屬彈性杆。彈性件252的一端與金屬條251電性連接,另一端固設在容置槽210側壁的固定孔213中,且藉由導線27與設置在收容部21上的訊號處理單元29電性連接。 The first metal sensing member 25 includes a metal strip 251 and an elastic member 252 having electrical conductivity connected to both ends of the metal strip 251. The metal strip 251 is made of a metal material that is not attracted by the first magnet 22, for example, the material of the metal strip 251 is copper; and the elastic member 252 may be a metal spring or a metal elastic rod. One end of the elastic member 252 is electrically connected to the metal strip 251, and the other end is fixed in the fixing hole 213 of the side wall of the receiving groove 210, and is electrically connected to the signal processing unit 29 disposed on the receiving portion 21 by the wire 27.
第二金屬感應件26包括金屬條261及連接在金屬條261兩端的具有導電性能的彈性件262。其中,金屬條261由不會被第二磁鐵24吸引的金屬材料製成,例如金屬條261的材料為銅;彈性件262可以為金屬彈簧或者是金屬彈性杆。彈性件262的一端與金屬條261電性連接,另一端固設在容置槽210的固定孔214中,且藉由導線28與設置在收容部21上的訊號處理單元29電性連接。 The second metal sensing member 26 includes a metal strip 261 and an elastic member 262 having electrical conductivity connected to both ends of the metal strip 261. Wherein, the metal strip 261 is made of a metal material that is not attracted by the second magnet 24, for example, the material of the metal strip 261 is copper; and the elastic member 262 may be a metal spring or a metal elastic rod. One end of the elastic member 262 is electrically connected to the metal strip 261 , and the other end is fixed in the fixing hole 214 of the receiving groove 210 , and is electrically connected to the signal processing unit 29 disposed on the receiving portion 21 by the wire 28 .
當左右和前後晃動便攜式電子裝置10時,因為動作感應器60中的金屬條251及彈性件252都存在慣性而不能及時與收容部21一起運動,使得連接在容置槽210側壁與金屬條251之間的彈性件252發生形變,進一步地,彈性件252的形變會積蓄彈力,在慣性和彈力的作用下金屬條251會相對第一磁鐵22和第二磁鐵24發生移動,從而切割磁力線產生感應電訊號。請同時參看圖5,金屬條251切割磁場中的磁力線並產生第一感應電訊號。同樣地,在彈性件262彈力的作用下金屬條261發生移動。金屬條261切割磁場中的磁力線而產生第二感應電訊號。訊號處理單元29用於接收第一感應電訊號及第二感應電訊號並對該兩個感應電訊號進行過濾及放大操作後提供給處理模組30。 When the portable electronic device 10 is shaken left and right and back and forth, because the metal strip 251 and the elastic member 252 in the motion sensor 60 have inertia, they cannot move together with the accommodating portion 21 in time, so that the side wall of the accommodating groove 210 and the metal strip 251 are connected. The elastic member 252 is deformed. Further, the deformation of the elastic member 252 accumulates the elastic force. Under the action of inertia and elastic force, the metal strip 251 moves relative to the first magnet 22 and the second magnet 24, thereby cutting the magnetic field lines to generate induction. Telecommunications signal. Referring also to FIG. 5, the metal strip 251 cuts the magnetic lines of force in the magnetic field and generates a first inductive electrical signal. Similarly, the metal strip 261 moves under the elastic force of the elastic member 262. The metal strip 261 cuts magnetic lines of force in the magnetic field to produce a second inductive electrical signal. The signal processing unit 29 is configured to receive the first inductive signal and the second inductive signal and filter and amplify the two inductive signals to be provided to the processing module 30.
處理模組30根據訊號處理單元29提供的第一感應電訊號及第二感 應電訊號產生第一執行訊號及第二執行訊號以分別控制鍵盤鎖控制模組40及背光控制模組60。其中,處理模組30將第一感應電訊號與第一預設值進行比較,在第一感應電訊號大於該第一預設值時產生第一執行訊號;處理模組30將第二感應電訊號與第二預設值進行比較,在第二感應電訊號大於該第二預設值時產生第二執行訊號。鍵盤鎖控制模組40回應第一執行訊號,使鍵盤50有效。背光控制模組60回應第二執行訊號,控制顯示模組70開啟背光。 The first inductive signal and the second sense provided by the processing module 30 according to the signal processing unit 29 The first execution signal and the second execution signal are generated by the electrical signal to respectively control the keyboard lock control module 40 and the backlight control module 60. The processing module 30 compares the first inductive signal with the first preset value, generates a first execution signal when the first inductive signal is greater than the first preset value, and the second inductive telecommunications by the processing module 30 The number is compared with the second preset value, and the second execution signal is generated when the second inductive signal is greater than the second preset value. The keyboard lock control module 40 responds to the first execution signal to make the keyboard 50 valid. The backlight control module 60 responds to the second execution signal and controls the display module 70 to turn on the backlight.
在其他實施方式中,可以是第一金屬感應件25與第二金屬感應件26固定,而第一磁鐵22和第二磁鐵24可以在容置槽210中移動。另外,第一金屬感應件25與第二金屬感應件26也可以利用一個U形磁鐵代替。容置槽210可只固設一個金屬感應件來產生感應電訊號,處理模組30根據該金屬感應件提供的感應電訊號產生的執行訊號;動作感應器20產生的感應電訊號還可以觸發便攜式電子裝置10執行其他的功能,例如播放歌曲、增大或減小音量等。 In other embodiments, the first metal sensing member 25 and the second metal sensing member 26 may be fixed, and the first magnet 22 and the second magnet 24 may move in the receiving groove 210. In addition, the first metal sensing member 25 and the second metal sensing member 26 may also be replaced by a U-shaped magnet. The accommodating slot 210 can fix only one metal sensing component to generate an inductive electrical signal, and the processing module 30 generates an execution signal according to the inductive electrical signal provided by the metallic sensing component; the sensing electrical signal generated by the motion sensor 20 can also trigger the portable signal. The electronic device 10 performs other functions such as playing a song, increasing or decreasing the volume, and the like.
當用戶晃動便攜式電子裝置10時,動作感應器20中的第一金屬感應件25和第二金屬感應件26在慣性及其自身形變產生的彈力的作用下切割兩個磁性體之間磁場中的磁力線以產生感應電訊號,從而使鍵盤50有效以及控制顯示模組70開啟背光,用戶不需要按壓解鎖按鍵便可開啟便攜式電子裝置10的背景燈並解開鍵盤鎖,為用戶提供了操作上的方便,也使得便攜式電子裝置10更加個性化。 When the user shakes the portable electronic device 10, the first metal sensing member 25 and the second metal sensing member 26 in the motion sensor 20 cut the magnetic field between the two magnetic bodies under the action of the inertia and the elastic force generated by the deformation thereof. The magnetic lines of force generate an inductive electrical signal, thereby enabling the keyboard 50 to be effective and controlling the display module 70 to turn on the backlight. The user can turn on the backlight of the portable electronic device 10 and unlock the keyboard lock without pressing the unlock button, thereby providing the user with an operation. Convenience also makes the portable electronic device 10 more personalized.
本技術領域的普通技術人員應當認識到,以上的實施方式僅是用來說明本發明,而並非用作為對本發明的限定,只要在本發明的實質精神範圍之內,對以上實施方式所作的適當改變和變化都落 在本發明要求保護的範圍之內。 It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above embodiments are only intended to illustrate the invention, and are not intended to limit the invention, as long as it is within the spirit of the invention. Change and change are falling It is within the scope of the claimed invention.
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