TWI410828B - Method for performing instruction by detecting change in distance and portable device using the method - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for performing an instruction by detecting change in distance and a portable device using the method are disclosed. The portable device comprises a first proximity sensor and a second proximity sensor, wherein the first proximity sensor is used for detecting and acquiring a first change in distance of a first moving object in movement, the second proximity sensor is used for detecting and acquiring a second change in distance of a second moving object in movement. The method comprises the steps of: setting at least one instruction corresponding to the first change in distance and the second change in distance; detecting and acquiring the first change in distance of the first moving object in movement and the second change in distance of the second moving object in movement; and according to the first change in distance and the second change in distance, performing at least one instruction corresponding to the first change in distance and the second change in distance.

Description

Method for detecting change in distance to execute instructions and portable electronic device using the same

The present invention relates to a method for detecting a change in distance to execute an instruction and a portable electronic device using the same; in particular, a method and application for detecting and obtaining a change in distance formed by a user's finger movement to execute an instruction The portable electronic device of this method.

With the continuous advancement of technology and the needs of users, electronic products have been moving toward a lighter, thinner and shorter direction, especially portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, smart phones or personal digital assistants (personal Digital assistant, PDA), etc., even more so. However, the size of the screen must be maintained at a certain size, even larger, the better, so that users can smoothly browse the screen with the appropriate screen size in the current information explosion, without the eye strain caused by the small screen size.

Today's portable electronic devices usually have a touch screen, which allows users to directly click on the screen or execute programs in the portable electronic device, etc., but in some special use situations (such as playing games or When making a call, you still need to use the physical buttons of the portable electronic device (such as 2-way, 4-way direction keys or numeric keys) to execute the command. In the prior art, physical buttons also need to be designed to be smaller in size in order to meet the light and short requirements of electronic products. At this time, it is inconvenient to use due to the small physical button. In addition, when playing a game, it is easy to cause physical button damage due to the need to press a physical button (such as a 2-way or 4-way direction button) for a long time.

Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new method of executing instructions and a portable electronic device using the same to improve the above problems.

In order to improve the problems of the prior art, the present invention provides a method for detecting a change in distance to execute an instruction and a portable electronic device using the same.

The present invention first provides a method of detecting a change in distance to execute an instruction for a portable electronic device. The portable electronic device includes a first distance sensor and a second distance sensor, wherein the first distance sensor is configured to detect and obtain a first distance change formed by the first moving object when moving, and the second distance sensing The device is configured to detect and obtain a second distance change formed by the second moving object when moving, the first distance change includes a first moving distance and a first moving direction, and the second distance change includes a second moving distance and a second moving direction. The method for detecting a change in distance to execute an instruction includes the steps of: setting a first moving distance and a second moving distance to be substantially the same and the first moving direction and the second moving direction are respectively away from the first distance sensor and the second The distance sensor corresponds to an upward command; detecting and obtaining a first distance change formed by the first moving object when moving and a second distance change formed by the second moving object when moving; and performing the first distance change and the The upward command corresponding to the change of the distance.

In one embodiment of the invention, the present invention provides a method of detecting a change in distance to execute an instruction for a portable electronic device. The portable electronic device includes a first distance sensor and a second distance sensor, wherein the first distance sensor is configured to detect and obtain a first distance change formed by the first moving object when moving, and the second distance sensing The device is configured to detect and obtain a second distance change formed by the second moving object when moving, the first distance change includes a first moving distance and a first moving direction, and the second distance change includes a second moving distance And the second direction of movement. The method for detecting a change in distance to execute an instruction includes the steps of: setting a first moving distance and a second moving distance to be substantially the same and the first moving direction and the second moving direction are respectively close to the first distance sensor and the second The distance sensor corresponds to a downward command; detecting and obtaining a first distance change formed by the first moving object when moving and a second distance change formed by the second moving object when moving; and performing the first distance change and The downward command corresponding to the second distance change.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the present invention first provides a method for detecting a change in distance to execute an instruction for a portable electronic device. The portable electronic device includes a first distance sensor and a second distance sensor, wherein the first distance sensor is configured to detect and obtain a first distance change formed by the first moving object when moving, and the second distance sensing The device is configured to detect and obtain a second distance change formed by the second moving object when moving, the first distance change includes a first moving distance and a first moving direction, and the second distance change includes a second moving distance and a second moving direction. The method for detecting a change in distance to execute an instruction includes the steps of: setting a command to the right when the first moving distance is substantially 0 and the second moving direction is approaching and moving away from the second distance sensor; detecting And obtaining a first distance change formed by the first moving object when moving and a second distance change formed by the second moving object when moving; and performing a rightward command corresponding to the first distance change and the second distance change.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the present invention first provides a method for detecting a change in distance to execute an instruction for a portable electronic device. The portable electronic device includes a first distance sensor and a second distance sensor, wherein the first distance sensor is configured to detect and obtain a first distance change formed by the first moving object when moving, and the second distance sensing Used to detect and obtain the second move The second distance change formed by the object when moving, the first distance change includes a first moving distance and a first moving direction, and the second distance change includes a second moving distance and a second moving direction. The method for detecting a change in distance to execute an instruction includes the steps of: setting a command to the left when the second moving distance is substantially zero and the first moving direction is close to and away from the first distance sensor; And obtaining a first distance change formed by the first moving object when moving and a second distance change formed by the second moving object when moving; and performing a leftward command corresponding to the first distance change and the second distance change.

The above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the description of the appended claims.

Please refer to FIG. 1 for a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a portable electronic device according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the portable electronic device 1 of the present invention includes a first distance sensor 121 , a second distance sensor 122 , a storage device 13 , a setting module 14 , an input interface device 15 , and a control module 11 . . The first distance sensor 121 is configured to detect and obtain a first distance change formed by the first moving object (such as a user's finger) when moving; the second distance sensor 122 is configured to detect and obtain The second distance moved by the second moving object (eg, the other finger of the user) as it moves. The first distance change includes a first moving distance and a first moving direction, and the second distance change includes a second moving distance and a second moving direction.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first distance sensor 121 and the second distance sensor 122 are proximity sensors, such as optical proximity sensors, but the present invention does not This is limited. For example, the proximity sensor can also be an ultrasonic proximity sensor. The optical proximity sensor can emit a light source, and when the light source is reflected by the moving object, the optical proximity sensor can detect the moving distance and the moving direction of the moving object. Since the proximity sensor has been widely used in the related art, and is not the focus of the improvement of the present invention, the detailed operation mode will not be described herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first moving object and the second moving object are the fingers of the user, but the invention is not limited thereto, and any object capable of reflecting light can be the first moving object of the present invention and The second moving object.

The storage device 13 includes a database 131. The setting module 14 is electrically connected to the storage device 13. The setting module 14 is configured to set at least one instruction corresponding to the first distance change and the second distance change and store the at least one instruction in the database 131.

The control module 11 is electrically connected to the first distance sensor 121, the second distance sensor 122, the storage device 13, the setting module 14, and the input interface device 15. The control module 11 is configured to control the operations of the first distance sensor 121, the second distance sensor 122, the storage device 13, the setting module 14, and the input interface device 15. When the first distance sensor 121 detects and obtains the first distance change and the second distance sensor 122 detects and obtains the second distance change, the control module 11 performs the first distance change according to the database 131 and At least one instruction corresponding to the second distance change.

The input interface device 15 is electrically connected to the control module 11. The input interface device 15 can be operated in a specific mode, and the setting module 14 can be used to set at least one instruction corresponding to the first distance change and the second distance change when the input interface device 15 operates in the specific mode and the at least one instruction An instruction is stored in the database 131. When the input interface device 15 is operated in a specific mode, the control module 11 is configured to perform at least one instruction corresponding to the first distance change and the second distance change when the input interface device 15 is operated in the specific mode according to the database 131. As shown in FIG. 2, in one embodiment of the present invention, the portable electronic device 1 is a personal digital assistant, and the input interface device 15 is a touch screen, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the portable electronic device 1 can also be a mobile phone or a game machine. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the first distance sensor 121 and the second distance sensor 122 are disposed on the same surface as the input interface device 15, and the first distance sensor 121 and the second distance are The detection direction of the sensor 122 is substantially perpendicular to the input interface device 15, but the set position and the detection direction of the first distance sensor 121 and the second distance sensor 122 of the present invention are not limited thereto.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the portable electronic device 1a of another embodiment of the present invention, the first distance sensor 121a and the second distance sensor 122a are disposed on the same surface as the input interface device 15a. However, the detection directions of the first distance sensor 121a and the second distance sensor 122a are substantially parallel to the input interface device 15a.

In the following, the portable electronic device 1 of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 is taken as an example to describe in detail the steps of the method for detecting the change of the distance of the present invention to execute the command, but it should be noted that the present invention can be achieved. For the purpose, the method of the present invention is not limited to the portable electronic device 1 shown in FIG.

Please refer to FIG. 1, FIG. 2 and FIG. 4 to FIG. 9 for an embodiment of the method for detecting a change in the detection distance of the present invention to execute an instruction.

As shown in FIG. 4, the present invention first performs step S71 to set at least one instruction corresponding to the first distance change and the second distance change.

As shown in FIG. 5, step S71 further includes steps S711 to S718. Steps S711 to S718 will be described below.

Step S711: Set the corresponding to the upward command when the first moving distance and the second moving distance are substantially the same and the first moving direction and the second moving direction are respectively away from the first distance sensor and the second distance sensor.

As shown in FIG. 6 , in an embodiment of the present invention, the first module 141 and the second distance sensor 122 are respectively configured to detect and obtain the first movement by the setting module 14 . The first moving distance of the object 81 and the second moving distance of the second moving object 82 are substantially the same, and the first moving direction of the first moving object 81 and the second moving direction of the second moving object 82 are respectively away from the first distance sense The detector 121 and the second distance sensor 122 correspond to an upward command. For example, the input interface device 15 displays a nine-square function area 151, and the upward command means that the anti-white area 1511 is moved upward by a central area of the nine-square function area 151, but the invention is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the first moving object 81 and the second moving object 82 are respectively a left-hand finger and a right-hand finger of the user, but the invention is not limited thereto.

Step S712: Set the corresponding to the downward command when the first moving distance and the second moving distance are substantially the same and the first moving direction and the second moving direction are respectively close to the first distance sensor and the second distance sensor.

As shown in FIG. 7, for example, the input interface device 15 displays a nine-grid function area 151, and the downward command means that the anti-white area 1511 is moved downward by a central area of the nine-square function area 151, but the present invention does not This is limited.

Step S713: Set to correspond to the rightward command when the first moving distance is substantially 0 and the second moving direction is close to and away from the second distance sensor.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the first moving distance of the first moving object 81 is substantially 0, and the second moving direction of the second moving object 82 is repeatedly approaching and away from the second distance sensor 122, the corresponding Command to the right. For example, the input interface device 15 displays a nine-grid function area 151, and the right-point command means that the anti-white area 1511 is moved to the right by a central area of the nine-square grid function area 151, but the invention is not limited thereto.

Step S714: Set to correspond to the leftward command when the second moving distance is substantially 0 and the first moving direction is close to and away from the first distance sensor.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the second moving distance of the second moving object 82 is substantially 0, and the first moving direction of the first moving object 81 is repeatedly approaching and away from the first distance sensor 121, the corresponding Command to the left. For example, the input interface device 15 displays a nine-grid function area 151, and the left-hand command means that the anti-white area 1511 is shifted to the left by a central area of the nine-square grid function area 151, but the invention is not limited thereto.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned first distance change or the second distance change instruction is not limited to the above. For example, the up, down, left, and right commands of the present invention can also be used in a game in which the user operates the portable electronic device 1.

Step S715: setting when the input interface device is operated in the specific mode, the first moving distance is substantially 0 and the second moving direction is away from the second distance sensor corresponding to the amplification instruction.

Step S716: setting when the input interface device is operated in the specific mode, the first moving distance is substantially 0 and the second moving direction is away from the second distance sensor corresponding to the reduction instruction.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the input interface device 15 is operable in a specific mode, the setting module 14 sets the first distance change and the second distance when the input interface device 15 operates in a specific mode. At least one instruction corresponding to the change.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the user of the specific mode performs selection or movement of at least one object on the input interface device 15, the setting module 14 sets the first distance change and the second distance change corresponding to the enlargement instruction. Or zooming out the instructions to control the enlargement or reduction of at least one object in the input interface device 15. In an embodiment of the invention, when the first moving distance is substantially 0, and the second moving direction is away from the second distance sensor 122, it corresponds to an amplification instruction; when the first moving distance is substantially 0 And the second moving direction is away from the second distance sensor 122 corresponding to the reduction instruction, but the invention is not limited thereto.

Step S717: setting when the input interface device is operated in the specific mode, the first moving distance is substantially 0 and the second moving direction is away from the second distance sensor 122 corresponds to the upward scrolling animation surface command.

Step S718: setting when the input interface device is operated in the specific mode, the first moving distance is substantially 0 and the second moving direction is away from the second distance sensor 122 corresponds to the downward scrolling animation surface command.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the specific mode is the browsing mode, the setting module 14 sets the first distance change and the second distance change corresponding to the upward scrolling animation when the input interface device 15 operates in the specific mode. Face instructions or scroll down the animation face instructions. In an embodiment of the present invention, when the first moving distance is substantially 0, and the second moving direction is away from the second distance sensor 122, it corresponds to an upward scrolling animation surface instruction; when the first moving distance is substantially The upper is 0, and the second moving direction is away from the second distance sensor 122 corresponding to the downward scrolling animation surface command. It should be noted that the specific mode is not limited to the above.

It should also be noted that the order of steps S711 to S718 of the present invention is variable, and is not limited to the order shown in FIG.

Next, in step S72, the first distance change formed by the first moving object when moving and the second distance change formed by the second moving object when moving are detected and obtained.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the first distance sensor 121 and the second distance sensor 122 respectively detect and obtain a first distance change formed by the first moving object 81 while moving and the second moving object 82. The second distance formed during the movement changes.

Next, proceeding to step S73, it is determined whether both the first moving distance and the second moving distance are within the distance threshold.

The distance threshold value of the present invention is used to determine that the first moving distance or the second moving distance of the first moving object 81 or the second moving object 82 is a meaningful movement, instead of the first moving object 81 or the second moving object 82. Inadvertently passing over the first distance sensor 121 or the second distance sensor 122, if the first moving distance or the second moving distance is greater than the distance threshold, it is determined as Meaningless movement. In an embodiment of the invention, the distance threshold is substantially between 0.5 cm and 2.5 cm, but the invention is not limited thereto. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the distance threshold is substantially 2 cm.

If both the first moving distance and the second moving distance are within the distance threshold, step S74 is performed to determine whether the input interface device operates in a specific mode.

If the input interface device 15 is not operating in the specific mode, then step S75 is performed to execute at least one instruction corresponding to the first distance change and the second distance change.

In an embodiment of the present invention, at least one instruction corresponding to the first distance change and the second distance change may be the above-mentioned upward, downward, rightward, and leftward instructions, and thus is not described herein again.

In step S74, if the input interface device 15 is operated in the specific mode, step S76 is executed to execute at least one instruction corresponding to the first distance change and the second distance change when the input interface device operates in the specific mode. In an embodiment of the present invention, the at least one instruction corresponding to the first distance change and the second distance change may be the above-mentioned zoom-in and zoom-out instructions, the scroll-up animation face, and the scroll-down animation face command, so No longer.

To sum up, the present invention, regardless of its purpose, means and efficacy, shows its distinctive features of the prior art. You are requested to review the examination and express the patent as soon as possible. It should be noted that the various embodiments described above are merely illustrative for ease of explanation, and the scope of the invention is intended to be limited by the scope of the claims.

1, 1a‧‧‧ portable electronic device

11‧‧‧Control module

121, 121a‧‧‧first distance sensor

122, 122a‧‧‧Second distance sensor

13‧‧‧Storage device

131‧‧‧Database

14‧‧‧Setting module

15, 15a‧‧‧Input interface device

151‧‧‧9-square function area

1511‧‧‧Anti-white area

81‧‧‧First moving object

82‧‧‧Second moving object

1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a portable electronic device according to the present invention.

2 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a portable electronic device in accordance with the present invention.

3 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of a portable electronic device in accordance with the present invention.

4 is a flow chart showing the steps of an embodiment of a method for detecting a change in the detected distance of the present invention to execute an instruction.

Figure 5 is a flow diagram of the steps of an embodiment of a method for detecting a change in the detected distance of the present invention to execute an instruction.

Figure 6 is a schematic illustration of the operation of one embodiment of a method for detecting a change in the detected distance of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a schematic illustration of the operation of one embodiment of a method for detecting a change in the detected distance of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a schematic illustration of the operation of one embodiment of a method for detecting a change in the detected distance of the present invention.

Figure 9 is a schematic illustration of the operation of one embodiment of a method for detecting a change in the detected distance of the present invention.

1. . . Portable electronic device

121. . . First distance sensor

122. . . Second distance sensor

15. . . Input interface device

Claims (4)

A method for detecting a change in distance to execute an instruction for a portable electronic device, the portable electronic device comprising a first distance sensor and a second distance sensor, the first distance sensing The first distance object is configured to detect and obtain a first distance change when the first moving object is moved, and the second distance sensor is configured to detect and obtain a second distance change when the second moving object moves. The first distance change includes a first movement distance and a first movement direction, and the second distance change includes a second movement distance and a second movement direction, the method comprising the steps of: setting the first movement distance and The second moving distance is substantially the same, and the first moving direction and the second moving direction are respectively away from the first distance sensor and the second distance sensor respectively corresponding to an upward command; detecting and obtaining the The first distance change formed by the first moving object when moving and the second distance change formed by the second moving object when moving; and according to the first distance change and the second distance change Change the first distance and the second distance corresponding to the change of the direction instruction. A method for detecting a change in distance to execute an instruction for a portable electronic device, the portable electronic device comprising a first distance sensor and a second distance sensor, the first distance sensing The first distance object is configured to detect and obtain a first distance change when the first moving object is moved, and the second distance sensor is configured to detect and obtain a second distance change when the second moving object moves. The first distance change includes a first shift a moving distance and a first moving direction, the second distance changing includes a second moving distance and a second moving direction, the method comprising the steps of: setting the first moving distance and the second moving distance to be substantially the same The first moving direction and the second moving direction respectively correspond to the first distance sensor and the second distance sensor respectively corresponding to a downward command; detecting and obtaining the first moving object is formed when moving The first distance change and the second distance change formed by the second moving object while moving; and the first distance change and the second distance change according to the first distance change and the second distance change Corresponding to this downward instruction. A method for detecting a change in distance to execute an instruction for a portable electronic device, the portable electronic device comprising a first distance sensor and a second distance sensor, the first distance sensing The first distance object is configured to detect and obtain a first distance change when the first moving object is moved, and the second distance sensor is configured to detect and obtain a second distance change when the second moving object moves. The first distance change includes a first movement distance and a first movement direction, the second distance change includes a second movement distance and a second movement direction, and the method includes the following steps: setting the first movement distance system When the second moving direction is substantially close to and away from the second distance sensor, corresponding to a rightward command; detecting and obtaining the first distance change formed by the first moving object when moving and a second distance change formed by the second moving object while moving; And performing the rightward command corresponding to the first distance change and the second distance change according to the first distance change and the second distance change. A method for detecting a change in distance to execute an instruction for a portable electronic device, the portable electronic device comprising a first distance sensor and a second distance sensor, the first distance sensing The first distance object is configured to detect and obtain a first distance change when the first moving object is moved, and the second distance sensor is configured to detect and obtain a second distance change when the second moving object moves. The first distance change includes a first movement distance and a first movement direction, the second distance change includes a second movement distance and a second movement direction, and the method includes the following steps: setting the second movement distance system When the first moving direction is substantially close to and away from the first distance sensor, corresponding to a leftward command; detecting and obtaining the first distance change formed by the first moving object when moving and The second distance change formed by the second moving object when moving; and the first distance change and the second distance change according to the first distance change and the second distance change corresponding to the direction Left instruction.