CN114095651A

CN114095651A - Camera pop-up control method and electronic equipment

Info

Publication number: CN114095651A
Application number: CN202111210761.6A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 张诗尧
Original assignee: Honor Device Co Ltd
Current assignee: Honor Device Co Ltd
Priority date: 2021-10-18
Filing date: 2021-10-18
Publication date: 2022-02-25
Anticipated expiration: 2041-10-18
Also published as: CN114095651B

Abstract

The embodiment of the application provides a camera pop-up control method and electronic equipment. The method comprises the following steps: when detecting the first operation of opening the camera, the notebook computer firstly prompts a user to pop up the camera module, then is in communication connection with the popped-up camera module, starts the camera in the camera module and displays an image collected by the camera. Because the camera module is placed alone, the visual area of the display screen is increased, and the comprehensive screen is realized.

Description

Camera pop-up control method and electronic equipment

Technical Field

The application relates to the technical field of terminals, in particular to a camera pop-up control method and electronic equipment.

Background

With the rapid development of the technical field of electronic equipment, the occupation ratio of the screen is larger and larger, so that a user obtains purer immersion visual experience in the use process.

Cameras in existing electronic devices (e.g., notebook computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, etc.) are usually disposed above a display screen to meet the requirements of users for taking pictures or video calls. The camera is arranged above the display screen, occupies the area of the display screen, and limits the development of electronic equipment to a higher screen occupation ratio.

Disclosure of Invention

In order to solve the technical problem, the application provides a camera pop-up control method and an electronic device. Through placing the camera module alone, increased the display screen and showed regional area of vision, realized comprehensive screen.

In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a camera pop-up control method. The camera pop-up control method is applied to the notebook computer and comprises the following steps: the notebook computer detects a first operation for starting the camera; the notebook computer responds to the first operation and displays a first interface, wherein the first interface comprises a first information prompt box, and the first information prompt box is used for prompting to pop up the camera module; the camera module comprises a camera; the camera is not in communication connection with the notebook computer; the notebook computer responds to the received second operation, is in communication connection with the camera and starts the camera; the notebook computer displays a preview interface, and the preview interface is an image acquired by the camera. Therefore, when the camera module is not needed, the camera module is independently placed in the notebook computer at other positions except for the positions which influence the visual area of the display screen, so that the visual area of the display screen is increased, and a comprehensive screen is realized; and the user is prompted through the information prompt box, so that the use experience of the user is improved.

Illustratively, the first operation may be a power-on operation; or clicking any application icon with video or photographing functions; or after the application with the functions of video or photographing and the like is started, clicking the operation of video chat or photographing; but also the operation that the opposite side equipment needs video call.

Illustratively, the first interface may be a main interface of a notebook computer.

For example, the second operation may be an operation of placing the ejected camera module at a preset position of the notebook computer.

According to the first aspect, the first information prompt box is used for indicating that the camera module is automatically popped up; the notebook computer also responds to the click operation of the user on the first icon of the first information prompt box, and pops up the camera module, so that the notebook computer is convenient for the user to operate, and the user experience is improved.

For example, the first information prompt box may be used to instruct the user to select whether to pop up the camera module or not to pop up the camera module.

For example, the first icon may be an icon indicating that the camera module needs to be popped up, and the icon may be an option icon, for example.

According to the first aspect, or any implementation manner of the first aspect, the notebook computer starts an auto-pop-up camera module function in response to a click operation of a user on the second icon. That is to say, the user can oneself select the auto-eject camera module, so, the user need not to press, can pop out the camera module, improves user experience.

For example, the second icon may be an icon for instructing the user to select the function of starting the auto-pop-up camera module.

According to the first aspect, or any one implementation manner of the first aspect, the first information prompt box is used for instructing to manually pop up the camera module. That is to say, when the user need carry out the video or shoot, the camera module can be popped out to the manual camera module of pressing, convenient operation.

For example, the first information prompt box may be used to prompt the user to pop up the camera module by manually pressing the camera module.

According to the first aspect or any one of the foregoing implementation manners of the first aspect, the notebook computer determines the position of the camera module according to the position information acquired by the sensor. The camera is located and holds the cavity promptly, still the camera is not located and holds the cavity, reminds the user, prevents that the camera from losing, improves user experience.

Illustratively, the sensor may include, for example, a magnetic sensor, a proximity light sensor, or an ambient light sensor, among others.

According to the first aspect or any one of the above implementation manners of the first aspect, the notebook computer displays a second interface, the second interface includes a second information prompt box, and the second information prompt box is used for indicating a setting position of the popped-up camera module. The user is instructed to place the popped camera module at the preset position of the notebook computer, so that the user can conveniently operate the camera module, and the user experience is improved.

Illustratively, the second interface may be a main interface of a notebook computer.

For example, the second information prompt box may be prompted by an icon such as an arrow or text.

According to the first aspect, or any one of the foregoing implementation manners of the first aspect, the notebook computer displays a third interface, where the third interface includes a third information prompt box, and the third information prompt box is used to indicate that the camera module is in communication connection with the notebook computer. Therefore, a user can carry out video or photograph and the like through the camera in the camera module.

Illustratively, the third interface may be a main interface of a notebook computer.

In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device. This electronic equipment includes the notebook computer, and the notebook computer includes: the camera comprises a first connecting module, a second connecting module, a pop-up structure, a camera module, a first body, a second body and a connecting piece for connecting the first body and the second body; the first body or the second body is provided with an accommodating cavity; the pop-up structure is used for popping up or containing the camera module in the accommodating cavity; the first connecting module is positioned on the first body or the second body; the second connecting module is positioned on the camera module; when the camera module is popped out from the accommodating cavity, the first connecting module is used for being in communication connection with a second connecting module on the camera module; the notebook computer further comprises: one or more processors; a memory; and one or more computer programs, wherein the one or more computer programs are stored on the memory, and when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to perform the steps of:

the notebook computer detects a first operation for starting the camera; the notebook computer responds to the first operation and displays a first interface, wherein the first interface comprises a first information prompt box, and the first information prompt box is used for prompting to pop up the camera module; the camera module comprises a camera; the camera is not in communication connection with the notebook computer; the notebook computer responds to the received second operation, is in communication connection with the camera and starts the camera; the notebook computer displays a preview interface, and the preview interface is an image acquired by the camera.

According to a second aspect, the first information prompt box is used for indicating that the camera module is automatically popped up; the computer programs, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to perform the steps of:

the notebook computer responds to the click operation of the user on the first icon of the first information prompt box, and pops up the camera module.

According to a second aspect, or any implementation of the second aspect above, the computer program, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the electronic device to perform the steps of:

and the notebook computer responds to the click operation of the user on the second icon and starts the function of automatically popping up the camera module.

According to the second aspect or any implementation manner of the second aspect, the electronic device further includes a sensor, and the sensor is disposed on the camera module; the computer programs, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to perform the steps of: the notebook computer determines the position of the camera module according to the position information acquired by the sensor.

According to a second aspect, or any implementation of the second aspect above, the computer program, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the electronic device to perform the steps of: the notebook computer displays a second interface, the second interface comprises a second information prompt box, and the second information prompt box is used for indicating the setting position of the popped-up camera module.

According to a second aspect, or any implementation of the second aspect above, the computer program, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the electronic device to perform the steps of: the notebook computer displays a third interface, the third interface comprises a third information prompt box, and the third information prompt box is used for indicating that the camera is in communication connection with the notebook computer.

According to a second aspect, or any implementation manner of the second aspect above, the first connection module comprises a female-end pogo-pin; the second connecting module comprises a male end pogo-pin; or the first connecting module comprises a public end pogo-pin; the second connection module comprises a female-end pogo-pin.

According to a second aspect, or any implementation manner of the second aspect above, the first connection module includes a first fixing unit and a first wireless connection unit; the second connecting module comprises a second fixing unit and a second wireless connecting unit; the second fixing unit is fixed on the first fixing unit so as to fix the camera module on the notebook computer; the first wireless connection unit is in communication connection with the second wireless connection unit.

According to a second aspect, or any implementation manner of the second aspect above, the first fixing unit and the second fixing unit comprise magnets; or the first fixing unit comprises an insertion hole, and the second fixing unit comprises a convex column; the first wireless connection unit and the second wireless connection unit comprise WiFi modules; or the first wireless connection unit and the second wireless connection unit comprise Bluetooth modules.

According to the second aspect, or any implementation manner of the second aspect above, the ejection structure includes a push-push structure or the like, which can eject or retract the camera module to the accommodating cavity.

Any one implementation manner of the second aspect and the second aspect corresponds to any one implementation manner of the first aspect and the first aspect, respectively. For technical effects corresponding to any one implementation manner of the second aspect and the second aspect, reference may be made to the technical effects corresponding to any one implementation manner of the first aspect and the first aspect, and details are not repeated here.

In a third aspect, embodiments of the present application provide a computer-readable storage medium. The computer-readable storage medium includes a computer program that, when run on an electronic apparatus, causes the electronic apparatus to execute the camera ejection control method of any one of the first aspect and the first aspect.

Any one implementation manner of the third aspect corresponds to any one implementation manner of the first aspect. For technical effects corresponding to any one implementation manner of the second aspect and the second aspect, reference may be made to the technical effects corresponding to any one implementation manner of the first aspect and the first aspect, and details are not repeated here.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic view of an application scenario according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an application scenario according to an embodiment of the present application;

fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 5 is a schematic partial structure diagram of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 6 is a schematic partial structure diagram of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 7 is a schematic structural view of the sliding mechanism of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of the YY region in FIG. 4;

fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of a software structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating module interactions provided by embodiments of the present application;

fig. 11 is a schematic view of a functional interface of an auto-eject camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIGS. 12a to 12f are schematic diagrams of exemplary application scenarios;

FIGS. 13a to 13e are schematic diagrams of exemplary application scenarios;

FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating module interactions provided by embodiments of the present application;

fig. 15 is a schematic view of a functional interface of an auto-eject camera module according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIGS. 16a to 16g are schematic diagrams of exemplary application scenarios;

fig. 17a to 17f are schematic diagrams of exemplary application scenarios.

Detailed Description

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application, and it is obvious that the described embodiments are some, but not all, embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments, which can be derived by a person skilled in the art from the embodiments given herein without making any creative effort, shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

The term "and/or" herein is merely an association describing an associated object, meaning that three relationships may exist, e.g., a and/or B, may mean: a exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone.

The terms "first" and "second," and the like, in the description and in the claims of the embodiments of the present application are used for distinguishing between different objects and not for describing a particular order of the objects. For example, the first target object and the second target object, etc. are specific sequences for distinguishing different target objects, rather than describing target objects.

In the embodiments of the present application, words such as "exemplary" or "for example" are used to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any embodiment or design described herein as "exemplary" or "e.g.," is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments or designs. Rather, use of the word "exemplary" or "such as" is intended to present concepts related in a concrete fashion.

In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality" means two or more unless otherwise specified. For example, a plurality of processing units refers to two or more processing units; the plurality of systems refers to two or more systems.

Referring to fig. 1(1), as an exemplary schematic diagram illustrating an application scenario, in a scenario of performing video through a chat application, a user clicks a desired chat application icon in a display interface of a notebook computer. And when the notebook computer receives the click operation of the user, responding to the operation behavior of the user, and displaying a dialog box needing the video object on a display window of the chat application. Referring to fig. 1(2), when the user clicks the video chat option, a camera is built in the upper portion of the screen, so that the user can perform video through the camera.

Referring to fig. 2(1), in the embodiment of the present application, a user clicks a desired chat application icon in a display interface of a notebook computer, and when the notebook computer receives a click operation of the user, a dialog box requiring a video object is displayed on a display window of the chat application in response to an operation behavior of the user. When the user clicks the video chat option, the camera is popped up from the notebook computer. Referring to fig. 2(2), the user places the camera on the screen of the notebook computer to achieve communication connection with the notebook computer. Because the top of screen is provided with external camera, so can carry out the video through external camera.

Fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the electronic device 100. Optionally, the electronic device 100 may be a notebook computer, a tablet computer, a mobile phone, or other devices with a pop-up external camera, which is not limited in this application. It should be noted that the schematic structural diagram of the electronic device 100 can be applied to the notebook computer in fig. 1 and fig. 2. It should be understood that the electronic device 100 shown in fig. 3 is only one example of an electronic device, and that the electronic device 100 may have more or fewer components than shown in the figures, may combine two or more components, or may have a different configuration of components. The various components shown in fig. 3 may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software, including one or more signal processing and/or application specific integrated circuits.

The electronic device 100 may include: the mobile terminal includes a processor 110, an external memory interface 120, an internal memory 121, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface 130, a charging management module 140, a power management module 141, a battery 142, an antenna 1, an antenna 2, a mobile communication module 150, a wireless communication module 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module 180, a button 190, a motor 191, an indicator 192, a camera 193, a display screen 194, a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card interface 195, and the like.

Processor 110 may include one or more processing units, such as: the processor 110 may include an Application Processor (AP), a modem processor, a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), an Image Signal Processor (ISP), a controller, a memory, a video codec, a Digital Signal Processor (DSP), a baseband processor, and/or a neural-Network Processing Unit (NPU), etc. The different processing units may be separate devices or may be integrated into one or more processors.

The controller may be, among other things, a neural center and a command center of the electronic device 100. The controller can generate an operation control signal according to the instruction operation code and the timing signal to complete the control of instruction fetching and instruction execution.

A memory may also be provided in processor 110 for storing instructions and data.

In some embodiments, the processor 110 may execute the software code/module of the camera ejection control method provided in the embodiments of the present application to control the ejection of the camera.

The USB interface 130 is an interface conforming to the USB standard specification. The USB interface 130 may be used to transfer data between the electronic device 100 and peripheral devices.

The charging management module 140 is configured to receive charging input from a charger.

The wireless communication function of the electronic device 100 may be implemented by the antenna 1, the antenna 2, the mobile communication module 150, the wireless communication module 160, a modem processor, a baseband processor, and the like.

The

antennas

1 and 2 are used for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic wave signals. Each antenna in the electronic device 100 may be used to cover a single or multiple communication bands. Different antennas can also be multiplexed to improve the utilization of the antennas. For example: the antenna 1 may be multiplexed as a diversity antenna of a wireless local area network. In other embodiments, the antenna may be used in conjunction with a tuning switch.

The mobile communication module 150 may provide a solution including 2G/3G/4G/5G wireless communication applied to the electronic device 100. The mobile communication module 150 may include at least one filter, a switch, a power amplifier, a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA), and the like. The wireless communication module 160 may provide a solution for wireless communication applied to the electronic device 100, including Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) (e.g., wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) networks), bluetooth (bluetooth, BT), Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Frequency Modulation (FM), Near Field Communication (NFC), Infrared (IR), and the like.

In some embodiments, antenna 1 of electronic device 100 is coupled to mobile communication module 150 and antenna 2 is coupled to wireless communication module 160 so that electronic device 100 can communicate with networks and other devices through wireless communication techniques.

The electronic device 100 implements display functions via the GPU, the display screen 194, and the application processor. The GPU is a microprocessor for image processing, and is connected to the display screen 194 and an application processor. The GPU is used to perform mathematical and geometric calculations for graphics rendering. The processor 110 may include one or more GPUs that execute program instructions to generate or alter display information.

The display screen 194 is used to display images, video, and the like. The display screen 194 includes a display panel. The display panel may employ a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), or the like. In some embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include 1 or N display screens 194, with N being a positive integer greater than 1.

The electronic device 100 may implement a shooting function through the ISP, the camera 193, the video codec, the GPU, the display 194, the application processor, and the like.

The camera 193 is used to capture still images or video. The object generates an optical image through the lens and projects the optical image to the photosensitive element. The photosensitive element may be a Charge Coupled Device (CCD) or a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) phototransistor. The light sensing element converts the optical signal into an electrical signal, which is then passed to the ISP where it is converted into a digital image signal. And the ISP outputs the digital image signal to the DSP for processing. The DSP converts the digital image signal into image signal in standard RGB, YUV and other formats. In some embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include 1 or N cameras 193, N being a positive integer greater than 1.

The camera 193 may be a pop-up external camera.

Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating a position of the camera 193 on the notebook computer when the electronic device 100 is the notebook computer. Referring to fig. 4, the notebook computer illustratively includes a first body 10 and a second body 20, and a connector (not shown) connecting the first body 10 and the second body 20. The first body 10 includes a keypad 11. The second body 20 includes the display screen 194 described above. The first body 10 is provided with a receiving cavity 12 therein, and a first opening 122 is formed on a side surface of the first body 10, wherein the first opening 122 can expose the receiving cavity 12. The accommodating cavity 12 is used for accommodating the camera module 300. In conjunction with fig. 6, the camera module 300 includes a camera 193 and a base 310.

In some embodiments, referring to fig. 5, the first body 10 internally includes a processor 110 and an ejection structure 200. The ejection structure 200 is located within the receiving cavity 12. The camera module 300 is retracted into the receiving cavity 12 or ejected out of the receiving cavity 12 by the ejection structure 200. When the camera 193 is not needed, the camera module 300 is accommodated in the accommodating cavity 12 of the notebook computer; when the camera 193 needs to be used, the camera module 300 is ejected out of the accommodating cavity 12 of the notebook computer.

The camera module 300 is retracted into the accommodating cavity 12 or ejected out of the accommodating cavity 12 through the ejection structure 200, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present application.

In some embodiments, with continued reference to fig. 5, the processor 110 may be communicatively coupled to the ejection structure 200 to control the ejection structure 200 to eject or retract the camera module 300. For example, processor 110 may send instructions to eject structure 200, which may instruct ejection or retraction of camera module 300. This example will be described in detail later, and will not be described in detail here.

In still other embodiments, referring to FIG. 6, the pop-up structure 200 may be, for example, a push-push structure. The push-push structure is located in the accommodating cavity 12. Referring to fig. 4, the camera module 300 is accommodated at a side of the first body 10 through a push-push structure, for example, and the top 320 of the camera module 300 is exposed through the first opening 122. When needing to take a picture or video through camera 193, press the top 320 of camera module 300, camera module 300 pops out. After the use, the camera module 300 is put into the accommodating cavity 12 through the first opening 122 at a position close to the first opening 122, and the top 320 of the camera module 300 is pressed, so that the camera module 300 is accommodated in the accommodating cavity 12.

Illustratively, with continued reference to fig. 6, when the pop-up structure 200 is a push-push structure, the push-push structure includes a support structure 210, a sliding structure 220, and a sliding post 230. The support structure 210 is provided with a strip chute 211. Referring to fig. 7, the sliding structure 220 includes a Y-shaped sliding slot 221, a limiting slot 222, and a protruding sliding block 223 matching with the sliding slot 211. The sliding column 230 has one end fixed to the support structure 210 and the other end located in the Y-shaped sliding slot 222.

The camera module 300 includes a base 310 and a camera 193 disposed on the base 310. The base 310 includes a securing structure 311.

With continued reference to fig. 6 and 7, the process of stowing and ejecting the camera module 300 is as follows: when the camera module 300 enters the accommodating cavity 12, the fixing structure 311 slides to the position of the limiting groove 222. When the camera module 300 is pushed into the accommodating cavity 12, the protruding sliding block 223 slides in the long sliding groove 211, and then the sliding structure 220 is driven to move. When the sliding structure 220 moves, the sliding column 230 moves along the Y-shaped sliding slot 221 in a single direction. Specifically, the sliding column 230 slides from the a position to the b position, and then from the b position to the c position. When the sliding column 230 is located at the position c, the camera module 300 is completely received, that is, the camera module 300 is received in the receiving cavity 12 of the notebook computer. When the camera module 300 needs to be ejected from the accommodating cavity 12, the camera module 300 is still pushed, at this time, the protruding sliding block 223 slides inwards in the long sliding groove 211 to drive the sliding structure 220 to move, at this time, the sliding column 230 slides from the position c to the position d, and then slides from the position d to the position a. When the sliding column 230 is located at the position a, the camera module 300 is ejected, that is, the camera module 300 is ejected to the outside of the notebook computer.

It should be noted that the receiving cavity 12 may be located in the first body 10 or in the second body 20. Accordingly, when the camera module 300 is received in the receiving cavity 12, the camera module 300 may be located in the first body 10 or the second body 20. When the receiving cavity 12 is located in the first body 10, the present embodiment does not limit the specific location of the receiving cavity 12 in the first body 10. For example, in fig. 4, it may be located at the right side of the first body 10, so as to facilitate the user's operation. When the receiving cavity 12 is located in the second body 20, the present embodiment does not limit the specific location of the receiving cavity 12 in the second body 20.

It should be noted that, in the embodiment of the present application, the pop-up structure 200 is taken as a push-push structure for example, but the present application is not limited thereto, and any structure that can control the pop-up or the retraction of the camera module 300 is within the scope of the present application.

Furthermore, in some embodiments, referring to fig. 4 and 8, the second body 20 includes a second opening 21. The second opening 21 exposes the first connection module 22 disposed in the second body 20. The first connection module 22 may include a connector, for example. The connector for example comprises a male end pogo-pin, i.e. the male end pogo-pin is arranged in the second body 20 and exposed through the second opening 21. Referring to fig. 6, the camera module 300 further includes a second connection module 330. The second connection module 330 is integrated on the base 310. The second connection module 330 is disposed opposite to the top 320 of the camera module 300, for example. The second connection module 330 may include, for example, a connector. The connector comprises, for example, a female-end pogo-pin. After the camera module 300 is popped out from the accommodating cavity 12, the camera module 300 can be fixed to the male end pogo-pin through the female end pogo-pin, and then fixed to the second body 20.

The male-end pogo-pin includes three contacts, and the female-end pogo-pin includes three contacts. And the three contacts of the female-end pogo-pin are contacted with the three contacts of the male-end pogo-pin, so that the communication connection can be completed. Optionally, in order to enable the camera module 300 to be stably disposed on the second body 20. The second body 20 is also provided with a magnet at a position near the second opening 21. Thus, the three contacts of the female-side pogo-pin can be firmly fixed to the three contacts of the male-side pogo-pin for signal transmission.

It should be noted that the first connection module 22 may be located on the second body 20, or may be located on the first body 10. Accordingly, when the first connection module 22 is located in the second body 20, the ejected camera module 300 can be placed on the second body 20. When the first connection module 22 is located in the first body 10, the ejected camera module 300 can be placed on the first body 10. When the first connection module 22 is located on the second body 20, the present embodiment does not limit the specific location of the first connection module 22 on the second body 20. For example, in fig. 4, it may be positioned right above the second body 20, so as to facilitate the camera to capture still images or videos. When the first connection module 22 is located on the first body 10, the present embodiment does not limit the specific position of the first connection module 22 on the first body 10.

It should be noted that, the above example is described by taking the notebook computer and the camera module 300 as an example to realize the fixation of the camera module and the transmission between signals through pogo-pin, but the present application is not limited thereto as long as the fixation of the camera module 300 and the notebook computer and the transmission between signals can be realized.

In some examples, the communication connection between the camera module 300 and the notebook computer signal can be realized through bluetooth, and the transmission of the signal is completed. Specifically, a magnet is arranged in the second body 20, and a bluetooth module is also arranged in the second body. Correspondingly, the camera module 300 is also provided with a magnet and a bluetooth module inside. The camera module 300 is disposed on the notebook computer (the first body 10 or the second body 20) by the magnet. The signal transmission is realized through the bluetooth module in the camera module 300 and the bluetooth module in the second body 20.

In other examples, the camera module 300 is connected to the notebook computer through bluetooth for signal communication, so as to complete signal transmission. Specifically, the notebook computer is provided with jacks and a Bluetooth module. Correspondingly, the camera module 300 is provided with a convex column and a bluetooth module. The stud of the camera module 300 is inserted into the jack of the notebook computer to fix the camera module 300 to the notebook computer. The signal transmission is realized through the bluetooth module in the camera module 300 and the bluetooth module in the second body 20.

In still other examples, the communication connection between the camera module 300 and the notebook computer signal may be implemented through WiFi, so as to complete the signal transmission. Specifically, a magnet is arranged in the second body 20, and a WiFi module is also arranged in the second body. Correspondingly, the camera module 300 is also provided with a magnet and a WiFi module inside. The camera module 300 is disposed on the notebook computer (the first body 10 or the second body 20) by the magnet. The transmission of signals is realized through the WiFi module in the camera module 300 and the WiFi module in the second body 20.

In still other examples, the communication connection between the camera module 300 and the notebook computer signal is also realized through WiFi, so as to complete the signal transmission. Specifically, the notebook computer is provided with jacks and a WiFi module. Correspondingly, the camera module 300 is provided with a convex column and a WiFi module. The stud of the camera module 300 is inserted into the jack of the notebook computer to fix the camera module 300 to the notebook computer. The transmission of signals is realized through the WiFi module in the camera module 300 and the WiFi module in the second body 20.

The external memory interface 120 may be used to connect an external memory card, such as a Micro SD card, to extend the memory capability of the electronic device 100. The external memory card communicates with the processor 110 through the external memory interface 120 to implement a data storage function. For example, files such as music, video, etc. are saved in an external memory card. Of course, in some embodiments, the software codes/modules of the camera ejection control method provided in the embodiments of the present application may also be stored in the external memory card, and the processor 110 may execute the software codes/modules through the external memory interface 120 to control the ejection structure 200 to eject or retract the camera module 300.

The internal memory 121 may be used to store computer-executable program code, which includes instructions. The processor 110 executes various functional applications of the electronic device 100 and data processing by executing instructions stored in the internal memory 121. The internal memory 121 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The storage program area may store an operating system, an application program (such as a sound playing function, an image playing function, etc.) required by at least one function, and the like. The storage data area may store data (such as audio data, phone book, etc.) created during use of the electronic device 100, and the like. In addition, the internal memory 121 may include a high-speed random access memory, and may further include a nonvolatile memory, such as at least one magnetic disk storage device, a flash memory device, a universal flash memory (UFS), and the like. In some embodiments, the internal memory 121 may further store software codes/modules of the camera ejection control method provided in the embodiments of the present application, and when the processor 110 runs the software codes/modules, the processor controls the ejection structure 200 to eject or retract the camera module 300. In other embodiments, the internal memory 121 may further store images (such as still images or moving pictures), videos, and the like captured by the camera.

The electronic device 100 may implement audio functions via the audio module 170, the speaker 170A, the receiver 170B, the microphone 170C, the headphone interface 170D, and the application processor. Such as music playing, recording, etc.

The audio module 170 is used to convert digital audio information into an analog audio signal output and also to convert an analog audio input into a digital audio signal. The audio module 170 may also be used to encode and decode audio signals. In some embodiments, the audio module 170 may be disposed in the processor 110, or some functional modules of the audio module 170 may be disposed in the processor 110.

The sensor module 180 may include a magnetic sensor 180A, a proximity light sensor 180B, an ambient light sensor 180C, and the like.

Among them, the magnetic sensor 180A includes a hall sensor. The electronic device 100 may detect the opening and closing of the notebook computer using the magnetic sensor 180A. In some embodiments, when the electronic device 100 is a notebook computer, the electronic device 100 may detect the opening and closing of the notebook computer according to the magnetic sensor 180A. And further setting the automatic unlocking and other characteristics of the notebook computer according to the detected opening and closing state of the notebook computer. In some embodiments, the electronic device 100 may detect whether the camera module is ejected or not according to the magnetic sensor 180A. When the magnetic sensor 180A is used to detect whether the camera is ejected or not, the magnetic sensor 180A may be integrated on the cradle 310, for example.

The proximity light sensor 180B may include, for example, a Light Emitting Diode (LED) and a light detector, such as a photodiode. In some embodiments, the electronic device 100 may detect whether the camera module is ejected or not according to the proximity light sensor 180B. The proximity optical sensor 180G may be integrated on the base 310, for example, when the proximity optical sensor 180B is used to detect whether the camera is ejected or not.

The ambient light sensor 180C is used to sense the ambient light level. Electronic device 100 may adaptively adjust the brightness of display screen 194 based on the perceived ambient light level. The ambient light sensor 180C may also be used to automatically adjust the white balance when taking a picture. Ambient light sensor 180C may also cooperate with proximity light sensor 180B to detect whether the camera module pops up or not.

Fig. 9 is a block diagram of a software configuration of the electronic device 100 according to the embodiment of the present application.

The layered architecture of the electronic device 100 divides the software into several layers, each layer having a clear role and division of labor. The layers communicate with each other through a software interface. In some embodiments, the software architecture of electronic device 100 includes primarily four layers from bottom to top: an application layer, an application framework layer, a Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), and a kernel layer.

The application layer may include a series of application packages.

As shown in fig. 9, the application package may include applications such as a camera, video, gallery, chat application, and the like.

The Application framework layer provides an Application Programming Interface (API) and a Programming framework for the Application program of the Application layer. The application framework layer includes a number of predefined functions.

As shown in fig. 9, the application framework layer may include a notification manager, a camera service, and the like.

The notification manager enables the application to display notification information in the status bar, can be used to convey notification-type messages, can disappear automatically after a short dwell, and does not require user interaction. Such as a notification manager used to inform download completion, message alerts, etc. The notification manager may also be a notification that appears in the form of a chart or scroll bar text at the top status bar of the system, such as a notification of a background running application, or a notification that appears on the screen in the form of a dialog window. For example, text information is presented in the status bar, and a warning sound is generated.

The camera service is used for responding to the request of the application and calling the camera.

Further, as shown in fig. 9, the frame layer may further include: a pop-up system and a pop-up management service module. The pop-up system can be a bridge between a chat application in an application layer and a pop-up management service module in a framework layer. For example, the pop-up system may receive a pop-up or retraction camera command sent by the chat application, and then send the command to the pop-up management service module. And the pop-up management service module is used for judging whether the camera needs to be popped up or retracted. In some embodiments, the pop-up management service module may be part of the pop-up system, or independent of the pop-up system. If the pop-up management service module determines that the camera needs to be popped up, the camera is controlled to pop up through the HAL layer; or the pop-up management service module determines that the camera needs to be retracted, and controls the camera to be retracted through the HAL layer. It should be noted that the above examples are only described by taking a chat application as an example, but do not limit the present application, and the following embodiments are the same and are not described again.

The HAL layer is an interface layer between the operating system kernel and the hardware circuitry. HAL layers include, but are not limited to: an Audio hardware abstraction layer (Audio HAL) and a Camera hardware abstraction layer (Camera HAL). Among them, the Audio HAL is used for processing the Audio stream, for example, performing noise reduction, directional enhancement, and the like on the Audio stream, and the Camera HAL is used for processing the image stream.

The kernel layer is a layer between the hardware and the software layers described above. The core layer includes at least a display driver, a camera driver, a magnetic sensor driver, and the like. The magnetic sensor drive is used for reporting the position of the camera detected by the magnetic sensor to the frame layer, the display drive is used for driving the display screen to display contents, and the camera drive is used for opening or closing the camera.

It is to be understood that the layers in the software structure shown in fig. 9 and the components included in each layer do not constitute a specific limitation of the electronic device 100. In other embodiments of the present application, electronic device 100 may include more or fewer layers than those shown, and may include more or fewer components in each layer, which is not limited in this application.

It is understood that, in order to implement the camera ejection control method in the present application, the electronic device includes hardware and/or software modules for performing respective functions. The present application is capable of being implemented in hardware or a combination of hardware and computer software in conjunction with the exemplary algorithm steps described in connection with the embodiments disclosed herein. Whether a function is performed as hardware or computer software drives hardware depends upon the particular application and design constraints imposed on the solution. Skilled artisans may implement the described functionality in varying ways for each particular application, with the embodiment described in connection with the particular application, but such implementation decisions should not be interpreted as causing a departure from the scope of the present application.

The embodiment of the application provides a camera pop-up control method. Specifically, when the camera is needed to take a picture or video, the camera module is popped out to the outside of the notebook computer, and the popped camera module is in communication connection with the notebook computer, so that the picture taking or video function is realized. Because the camera module is placed alone, increased the display screen and showed regional area of visibility, realized comprehensive screen, improve the visual experience when the user uses electronic equipment.

The following description is given by taking a notebook computer as an example, and the embodiments of the present application are not repeated with respect to other types of electronic devices.

One possible application scenario is: automatically popping up a camera module arranged in the notebook computer; another possible application scenario is: the camera module arranged in the notebook computer is popped up by manually pressing a partial area of the camera module.

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Fig. 10 is a schematic diagram showing interaction of the modules. Referring to fig. 10, a specific process of the camera pop-up control method provided in the embodiment of the present application may include:

s1001, the pop-up system sends a command of popping up the camera to the pop-up management service module.

Before step S1001, the notebook computer may further include other processes, for example, an auto-eject (auto-eject camera module) function may be started in a setting interface of the notebook computer, as shown in fig. 11, so that the notebook computer executes the steps executed by the notebook computer side in the embodiment of the present application. That is to say, when the notebook computer leaves the factory, the auto-eject function in the setting interface is, for example, turned off, and only through user operation, that is, in the setting interface of the notebook computer, the user turns on the auto-eject function, the camera module can be automatically ejected. When the automatic pop-up function is started in the setting interface of the notebook computer, the pop-up management service module can directly send a command for popping up the camera to the pop-up management service module after the pop-up system is started when the notebook computer is started next time. In the setting interface of the notebook computer, after the automatic pop-up function is started, when any application (such as a chat application) with the video or photographing function is clicked, the application sends an instruction of popping up the camera to the pop-up system, so that the pop-up system sends the instruction of popping up the camera to the pop-up management service module. The application with the functions of video or photographing and the like can also receive an input event, and after the application is started, when the clicking operation of the video or photographing is detected, the application sends a command for popping up the camera to the pop-up system, so that the pop-up system sends the command for popping up the camera to the pop-up management service module. After the application with the video function is started, when the opposite side equipment is detected to need video call, the application sends a command of popping up the camera to the pop-up system, so that the pop-up system sends the command of popping up the camera to the pop-up management service module. The embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

Illustratively, when a user needs to perform video chat through a chat application, the user clicks an icon of the chat application, and after receiving an input event, the chat application sends a command of popping up a camera to a pop-up system.

Before clicking the chat application icon, the notebook computer may further include other processes, for example, detecting that the click operation in the main interface is sent to the framework layer, and coordinates of each region in the current display interface (main interface) may be stored in the framework layer, so that the framework layer may compare the position coordinate of the click operation in the input time with the stored coordinates of the click region, determine the click region corresponding to the input event, and then determine the display content in the click region. Assuming that the clicked area is an icon of a chat application, the framework layer may determine that the input event corresponds to the chat application, and report the chat application in the application layer.

S1002, the pop-up management service module sends a command for popping up the camera to the camera hardware abstraction layer.

And after receiving the command of popping up the camera sent by the pop-up system, the pop-up management service module sends the command of popping up the camera to a camera hardware abstract layer in the HAL layer. The camera ejection can be controlled by a lower layer, such as a kernel layer.

And S1003, the camera hardware abstraction layer sends a command of popping up the camera to the pop-up driver.

And after receiving the command of popping up the camera sent by the pop-up management service module, the camera hardware abstraction layer sends the command of popping up the camera to a pop-up drive in the kernel layer.

S1004, the eject drive drives the eject structure to cause the eject structure to eject the camera module.

And after the pop-up drive receives a command of popping up the camera sent by the camera hardware abstraction layer, the pop-up structure is driven to pop up the camera module in the accommodating cavity.

And S1005, the sensor sends the acquired camera module position information to a camera service.

The sensor is used for detecting whether the camera module is located in the accommodating cavity or not. If the camera module pops up (not located in the accommodating cavity), the sensor sends the position information which is acquired that the camera module is not located in the accommodating cavity to the camera service.

The sensor includes, for example, a magnetic sensor, a proximity light sensor, or the like that can detect the position of the camera module.

S1006, the camera service sends camera position information to the notification manager to indicate that the camera module is not located in the accommodating cavity and indicate that the camera is set at a position.

When the camera service receives the position information that the camera module sent by the sensor is not positioned in the accommodating cavity, the camera service sends an indication message to the notification manager, and the indication message is popped up and displayed on the display interface of the notebook computer through the notification manager. The indication information is used for reminding a user that the camera module is not located in the accommodating cavity and reminding the user that the popped camera module needs to be arranged at a specific position of the notebook computer. The indication information comprises two pieces of information, wherein one piece of information is used for reminding a user that the camera module is not positioned in the accommodating cavity. The other camera module is used for reminding a user of setting the popped camera module at a specific position of the notebook computer. The two pieces of indication information can be located at the same position of the display interface or at different positions of the display interface. For example, the indication information for reminding the user that the camera module is not located in the accommodating cavity is located at the lower right corner of the notebook computer, and the specific position for reminding the user that the popped camera module needs to be arranged on the notebook computer is located right above the display interface. The indication information may include, for example, words or symbols.

And S1007, responding to the user operation, and establishing communication connection with the camera module by the connection module.

After the camera module is popped up, the user can place the camera module at the preset position of the notebook computer. The preset position is provided with a connecting module which needs to be in communication connection with the camera module. When a user sets the camera module at a preset position (position where the connecting module is arranged) of the notebook computer, the connecting module establishes communication connection with the camera module. Wherein, the preset position can be set according to the requirement of a user. The communication connection is the transmission of signals between the notebook computer and the camera.

And S1008, the connection module sends connected indication information to the camera service to indicate that the connection module is in communication connection with the camera module.

And after the connecting module establishes communication connection with the camera module, the connecting module sends connected indication information to the camera service to inform the camera service that the connecting module is in communication connection with the camera module.

S1009, the camera service transmits the connected indication information to the notification manager to pop up the connected indication information through the notification manager.

When the camera receives the indication information that the connection module and the camera module are in communication connection and sent by the connection module, the indication information that the connection module and the camera module are in communication connection is sent to the notification manager, and the indication information is popped up and displayed on a display interface of the notebook computer through the notification manager. The indication information example is used for reminding a user that the camera module can work normally.

And S1010, responding to the user operation, and calling a camera hardware abstraction layer by the camera service.

After the camera module is set at the preset position of the notebook computer, when the notebook computer receives a click operation of a user, for example, when the user clicks a control (which may include a video chat option, a photographing option, etc.) in an application interface with a video or a photograph, the application sends information that the camera is required to capture an image to the camera service. The camera service receives the information that the camera is needed to collect the image and then needs the camera to collect the image.

And S1011, calling the camera driver in the kernel layer by the camera hardware abstraction layer.

And S1012, the camera is driven and called.

Illustratively, the camera service calls a camera hardware abstraction layer, and the camera hardware abstraction layer performs corresponding processing, such as establishing a corresponding instance. Illustratively, the camera hardware abstraction layer calls a camera driver, and the camera driver performs corresponding processing, such as establishing a corresponding instance. Illustratively, the camera module initiates capturing an image in response to a call for a camera drive.

Fig. 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, 12e, and 12f are schematic diagrams of an exemplary application scenario. As shown in fig. 12a, after the notebook computer is powered on, a prompt message "whether to pop up a camera" is displayed on the display interface to notify the user whether to need the camera, such as a dialog box 400 shown in fig. 12a, where the dialog box 400 is located, for example, in the lower right corner of the display interface. Illustratively, the display interface may include "yes" and "no" options for instructing the user to make a selection. Assuming that the user wants to make a video call or take a picture, etc. through the camera, the user can click the "yes" option. Assuming that the user does not want to make a video call or take a picture, etc. through the camera, the user may click the no option. That is, if the user clicks the "yes" option, the notebook computer responds to the user operation, and pops up the camera module; if the user clicks the 'no' option, the notebook computer responds to the user operation, and the camera module is still located in the accommodating cavity. Fig. 12a illustrates an example where the user can click the yes option and the notebook computer ejects the camera module in response to the user operation.

As shown in fig. 12b, the magnetic sensor collects position information of the camera module. When the camera module is not located and holds the cavity, promptly when the camera module pops out the back, notebook computer shows on display interface? "to notify the user that the camera module is not located in the accommodating cavity, as shown in fig. 12b, the dialog box 410 is located, for example, in the lower right corner of the display interface. Meanwhile, the notebook computer displays a prompt message of an arrow (for pointing to the setting position of the camera module) on the display interface to notify the user that the pop-up camera module needs to be set at a specific position of the notebook computer, such as a dialog box 420 shown in fig. 12b, where the dialog box 420 is located, for example, directly above the display interface.

As shown in fig. 12c, the user displays a prompt message of an arrow (for pointing to the setting position of the camera module) on the display interface based on the notebook computer, and places the popped-up camera module at the preset position of the notebook computer, so that the camera module is in communication connection with the notebook computer.

As shown in fig. 12d, after the camera module is communicatively connected to the notebook computer, the notebook computer displays a "connected" prompt message on the display interface to notify the user that the camera module is successfully connected to the notebook computer, i.e., a video call or a photo can be performed through the camera, as shown in a dialog box 430 shown in fig. 12d, where the dialog box 430 is located, for example, at the lower right corner of the display interface.

As shown in fig. 12e, when the user needs to perform a video call through the chat application, the user double-clicks the icon of the chat application, the notebook computer receives the operation behavior of the user, and the display interface of the chat application is displayed on the display screen interface in response to the operation of the user. The user clicks on the "video chat" option, such as dialog box 440 of fig. 12 e.

As shown in fig. 12f, the notebook computer receives the operation behavior of the user, and responds to the operation of the user, and communicates the video call through the camera module.

In some embodiments, the chat application may enter a video call mode when the chat application detects that the counterpart device is listening to a video call. Under the video call mode, the chat application can continuously send the image collected by the external camera to the chat application of the opposite side in real time, and the image is displayed on the user interface of the chat application of the notebook computer.

Fig. 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, and 13e are schematic diagrams of another exemplary application scenario. As shown in fig. 13a, when the user needs to perform a video call through the chat application, the user double-clicks an icon of the chat application, the notebook computer receives the operation behavior of the user, and the display interface of the chat application is displayed on the display screen interface in response to the operation of the user. The user clicks on the "video chat" option, such as dialog box 440 of FIG. 13 a. At this time, a prompt message "whether to pop up the camera" is displayed on the display interface to notify the user whether the camera is required, such as a dialog 400 shown in fig. 13a, where the dialog 400 is located, for example, in the lower right corner of the display interface. Illustratively, the display interface may include "yes" and "no" options for instructing the user to make a selection. Assuming that the user wants to make a video call or take a picture, etc. through the camera, the user can click the "yes" option. Assuming that the user does not want to make a video call or take a picture, etc. through the camera, the user may click the no option. That is, if the user clicks the "yes" option, the notebook computer responds to the user operation, and pops up the camera module; if the user clicks the 'no' option, the notebook computer responds to the user operation, and the camera module is still located in the accommodating cavity.

As shown in fig. 13b, the user clicks the "yes" option, and the notebook computer ejects the camera module in response to the user operation. Fig. 13b illustrates an example in which the user clicks the "yes" option, and the notebook computer pops up the camera module in response to the user operation.

As shown in fig. 13c, the magnetic sensor collects position information of the camera module. When the camera module is not located and holds the cavity, promptly when the camera module pops out the back, notebook computer shows on display interface? "to notify the user that the camera module is not located in the accommodating cavity, as shown in fig. 13c, the dialog box 410 is located, for example, in the lower right corner of the display interface. Optionally, an indication arrow is further included in the dialog box 410 for reminding a user of the position of the receiving cavity. Meanwhile, the notebook computer displays a prompt message of an arrow (for pointing to the setting position of the camera module) on the display interface to notify the user that the pop-up camera module needs to be set at a specific position of the notebook computer, such as a dialog box 420 shown in fig. 13c, where the dialog box 420 is located, for example, directly above the display interface.

As shown in fig. 13d, the user displays a prompt message of an arrow (for pointing to the setting position of the camera module) on the display interface based on the notebook computer, and places the popped-up camera module at the preset position of the notebook computer, so that the camera module is in communication connection with the notebook computer. After the camera module is in communication connection with the notebook computer, the notebook computer displays a "connected" prompt message on the display interface to notify the user that the camera module is successfully connected with the notebook computer, i.e., a video call can be performed through the camera, such as taking a picture, as shown in a dialog box 430 shown in fig. 13d, where the dialog box 430 is located at the lower right corner of the display interface, for example.

As shown in fig. 13e, the video call is conducted through the camera module.

It should be noted that, as can be seen from the foregoing, the pop-up or retraction of the camera can be controlled by the notebook computer, and the pop-up or retraction of the camera module can also be controlled by the manual press of the user. The above example is described by taking the example that the notebook computer controls the ejection of the camera module. The following description will take the example of the user manually pressing the control camera module to pop up.

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Fig. 14 is an interaction diagram of the modules. Referring to fig. 14, a specific process of the camera pop-up control method provided in the embodiment of the present application may include:

s1401, the camera service transmits the press instruction information to the notification manager.

Before step S1401, the notebook computer may further include other processes, for example, the auto-eject (auto-eject camera module) function may be turned off in a setting interface of the notebook computer, as shown in fig. 15.

When the auto-eject function is off in the setting interface of the notebook computer, the auto-eject function can be directly sending press indication information to the notification manager when the notebook computer is started and the camera service is started. When any application having a function of video or photographing is clicked, the application may send the press instruction information to the camera service so that the camera service sends the press instruction information to the notification manager. The application with the functions of video or photographing and the like can also receive an input event, and after the application is started, when the click operation of the video or photographing is detected, the application sends the pressing indication information to the camera service so that the camera service sends the pressing indication information to the notification manager. After the application with the video function is started, when the opposite side equipment is detected to need video call, the application sends a command of popping up the camera to the pop-up system, so that the pop-up system sends the command of popping up the camera to the pop-up management service module. The embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

Illustratively, when a user needs to perform video chat through the chat application, the chat application icon is clicked, and after the chat application receives an input event, the chat application sends pressing indication information to the camera service, so that the camera service sends the pressing indication information to the notification manager.

And S1402, the sensor sends the acquired camera position information to a camera service.

S1403, the camera service sends camera position information to the notification manager to indicate that the camera module is not located in the receiving cavity, and to indicate a camera setup position.

And S1404, responding to the user operation, and establishing communication connection with the camera module by the connection module.

After the camera module is popped up, the user can place the camera module at the preset position of the notebook computer. The preset position is provided with a connecting module which needs to be in communication connection with the camera module. When a user sets the camera module at a preset position (position where the connecting module is arranged) of the notebook computer, the connecting module establishes communication connection with the camera module. Wherein, the preset position can be set according to the requirement of a user. The communication connection is a connection that can transmit signals.

S1405, the connection module sends connected indication information to the camera service to indicate that the connection module and the camera module are communicatively connected.

S1406, the camera service sends the connected indication information to the notification manager to pop up the connected indication information through the notification manager.

S1407, in response to the user operation, the camera service calls the camera hardware abstraction layer.

And S1408, calling the camera driver in the kernel layer by the camera hardware abstraction layer.

And S1409, driving and calling the camera by the camera.

Fig. 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d, 16e, 16f and 16g show schematic diagrams of an exemplary application scenario. As shown in fig. 16a, after the notebook computer is powered on, a prompt message "please press the camera module" is displayed on the display interface to notify the user that the camera module can be pressed if the user needs the camera, so that the camera module pops up, as shown in a dialog box 450 shown in fig. 16a, the dialog box 450 is located at the lower right corner of the display interface, for example. Optionally, an indication arrow is also included in the dialog box 450 to remind the user of the location of the press.

As shown in fig. 16b, the user presses the camera module according to the instruction.

As shown in fig. 16c, the camera module is ejected from the inside of the notebook computer to the outside of the notebook computer due to the pressing operation by the user. And meanwhile, the magnetic sensor collects the position information of the camera module. When the camera module is not located and holds the cavity, promptly when the camera module pops out the back, notebook computer shows on display interface? "to notify the user that the camera module is not located in the accommodating cavity, as shown in fig. 16c, the dialog box 410 is located, for example, in the lower right corner of the display interface. Meanwhile, the notebook computer displays a prompt message of an arrow (for pointing to the setting position of the camera module) on the display interface to notify the user that the pop-up camera module needs to be set at a specific position of the notebook computer, such as a dialog box 420 shown in fig. 16c, where the dialog box 420 is located, for example, directly above the display interface.

As shown in fig. 16d, the user displays a prompt message of an arrow (for pointing to the setting position of the camera module) on the display interface based on the notebook computer, and places the popped-up camera module at the preset position of the notebook computer, so that the camera module is in communication connection with the notebook computer.

As shown in fig. 16e, after the camera module is communicatively connected to the notebook computer, the notebook computer displays a "connected" prompt message on the display interface to notify the user that the camera module is successfully connected to the notebook computer, i.e., the camera module can be used to perform video call, fire-taking, etc., as shown in a dialog box 430 in fig. 16d, where the dialog box 430 is located, for example, at the lower right corner of the display interface.

As shown in fig. 16f, when the user needs to perform a video call through the chat application, the user double-clicks the icon of the chat application, the notebook computer receives the operation behavior of the user, and the display interface of the chat application is displayed on the display screen interface in response to the operation of the user. The user clicks on the "video chat" option, 440 of FIG. 16 f.

As shown in fig. 16g, the notebook computer receives the operation behavior of the user, and responds to the operation of the user, and communicates the video call through the camera module.

Fig. 17a, 17b, 17c, 17d, 17e, and 17f are schematic diagrams illustrating an exemplary application scenario. As shown in fig. 17a, when the user needs to perform a video call through the chat application, the user double-clicks an icon of the chat application, the notebook computer receives the operation behavior of the user, and the display interface of the chat application is displayed on the display screen interface in response to the operation of the user. The user clicks on the "video chat" option, such as dialog box 440 of FIG. 17 a. At this time, a prompt message "please press the camera module" is displayed on the display interface to notify the user that the camera module can be pressed if the user needs the camera, so that the camera module pops up, as shown in a dialog box 450 in fig. 17a, where the dialog box 450 is located at the lower right corner of the display interface, for example. Optionally, an indication arrow is also included in the dialog box 450 to remind the user of the location of the press.

As shown in fig. 17b, the user presses the camera module according to the instruction.

As shown in fig. 17c, the camera module is ejected from the inside of the notebook computer to the outside of the notebook computer due to the pressing operation by the user. And meanwhile, the magnetic sensor collects the position information of the camera module. When the camera module is not located and holds the cavity, promptly when the camera module pops out the back, notebook computer shows on display interface? "to notify the user that the camera module is not located in the accommodating cavity, as shown in fig. 17c, a dialog box 410, where the dialog box 410 is located, for example, in the lower right corner of the display interface. Optionally, an indication arrow is further included in the dialog box 410 for reminding a user of the position of the receiving cavity. Meanwhile, the notebook computer displays a prompt message of an arrow (for pointing to the setting position of the camera module) on the display interface to notify the user that the pop-up camera module needs to be set at a specific position of the notebook computer, such as a dialog box 420 shown in fig. 17c, where the dialog box 420 is located, for example, directly above the display interface.

As shown in fig. 17d, the user displays a prompt message of an arrow (for pointing to the setting position of the camera module) on the display interface based on the notebook computer, and places the popped-up camera module at the preset position of the notebook computer, so that the camera module is in communication connection with the notebook computer.

As shown in fig. 17e, after the camera module is communicatively connected to the notebook computer, the notebook computer displays a "connected" prompt message on the display interface to notify the user that the camera module is successfully connected to the notebook computer, i.e., a video call or a photo can be performed through the camera, as shown in a dialog box 430 shown in fig. 17e, where the dialog box 430 is located, for example, at the lower right corner of the display interface.

As shown in fig. 17f, the video call is conducted through the camera module.

Because place the camera module alone, increased the display screen and showed regional area of vision, realized comprehensive screen, for example, the frame size 6.1mm that the display screen set up camera one side reduces to 3.5 mm. And accomodate the camera module in notebook computer's inside, carry out fine protection to the camera module, when avoiding the camera module external, the problem of losing easily. In addition, through the camera pop-up control method provided by the embodiment of the application, the camera module can be popped up conveniently, communication connection is realized, and user experience is improved.

The present embodiment also provides a computer storage medium, where computer instructions are stored in the computer storage medium, and when the computer instructions are run on an electronic device, the electronic device is caused to execute the above related method steps to implement the camera pop-up control method in the above embodiments.

The present embodiment also provides a computer program product, which when running on a computer, causes the computer to execute the relevant steps described above, so as to implement the camera pop-up control method in the above embodiments.

In addition, embodiments of the present application also provide an apparatus, which may be specifically a chip, a component or a module, and may include a processor and a memory connected to each other; when the device runs, the processor can execute the computer execution instructions stored in the memory, so that the chip can execute the camera ejection control method in the above method embodiments.

The electronic device, the computer storage medium, the computer program product, or the chip provided in this embodiment are all configured to execute the corresponding method provided above, so that the beneficial effects achieved by the electronic device, the computer storage medium, the computer program product, or the chip may refer to the beneficial effects in the corresponding method provided above, and are not described herein again.

Through the description of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that, for convenience and simplicity of description, only the division of the above functional modules is used as an example, and in practical applications, the above function distribution may be completed by different functional modules as needed, that is, the internal structure of the device may be divided into different functional modules to complete all or part of the above described functions.

In the several embodiments provided in the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed apparatus and method may be implemented in other ways. For example, the above-described embodiments of the apparatus are merely illustrative, and for example, a module or a unit may be divided into only one logic function, and may be implemented in other ways, for example, a plurality of units or components may be combined or integrated into another apparatus, or some features may be omitted, or not executed. In addition, the shown or discussed mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection may be an indirect coupling or communication connection through some interfaces, devices or units, and may be in an electrical, mechanical or other form.

The above embodiments are only used for illustrating the technical solutions of the present application, and not for limiting the same; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, it should be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that: the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments may still be modified, or some technical features may be equivalently replaced; and the modifications or the substitutions do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions depart from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A camera pop-up control method is applied to a notebook computer, and comprises the following steps:

detecting a first operation for turning on the camera;

responding to the first operation, displaying a first interface, wherein the first interface comprises a first information prompt box, and the first information prompt box is used for prompting to pop up the camera module; the camera module comprises a camera; the camera is not in communication connection with the notebook computer;

responding to the received second operation, connecting the camera in a communication mode, and starting the camera;

and displaying a preview interface, wherein the preview interface is an image acquired by the camera.

2. The camera pop-up control method according to claim 1, wherein the first information prompt box is used for instructing automatic pop-up of the camera module;

the method further comprises the following steps: and responding to the click operation of the user on the first icon of the first information prompt box, and popping up the camera module.

3. The camera pop-up control method according to claim 2, further comprising:

and responding to the clicking operation of the user on the second icon, and starting the function of automatically popping up the camera module.

4. The camera pop-up control method according to claim 1, wherein the first information prompt box is used for instructing manual pop-up of the camera module.

5. The camera pop-up control method according to claim 1, further comprising:

and determining the position of the camera module according to the position information acquired by the sensor.

6. The camera pop-up control method according to claim 1, further comprising:

and displaying a second interface, wherein the second interface comprises a second information prompt box, and the second information prompt box is used for indicating the setting position of the popped-up camera module.

7. The camera pop-up control method according to claim 6, further comprising:

and displaying a third interface, wherein the third interface comprises a third information prompt box, and the third information prompt box is used for indicating that the camera is in communication connection with the notebook computer.

8. An electronic device, wherein the electronic device comprises a notebook computer, and wherein the notebook computer comprises: the camera comprises a first connecting module, a second connecting module, a pop-up structure, a camera module, a first body, a second body and a connecting piece for connecting the first body and the second body;

the first body or the second body is provided with an accommodating cavity;

the ejection structure is used for ejecting or accommodating the camera module in the accommodating cavity;

the first connecting module is positioned on the first body or the second body; the second connecting module is positioned on the camera module;

when the camera module is popped out from the accommodating cavity, the first connecting module is used for being in communication connection with the second connecting module on the camera module;

the notebook computer further comprises:

one or more processors;

a memory;

and one or more computer programs, wherein the one or more computer programs are stored on the memory, and when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to perform the steps of:

detecting a first operation for turning on the camera;

9. The electronic device of claim 8, wherein the first information prompt box is configured to instruct automatic ejection of the camera module;

the computer programs, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to perform the steps of:

and responding to the clicking operation of the user on the first icon of the first information prompt box, and popping up the camera module.

10. The electronic device of claim 8,

11. The electronic device of claim 8, further comprising a sensor disposed on the camera module;

12. The electronic device of claim 8, wherein the computer program, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the electronic device to perform the steps of:

13. The electronic device of claim 12, wherein the computer program, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the electronic device to perform the steps of:

14. The electronic device of claim 8, wherein the first connection module comprises a female-end pogo-pin; the second connecting module comprises a male end pogo-pin; alternatively, the first and second electrodes may be,

the first connecting module comprises a public end pogo-pin; the second connection module comprises a female-end pogo-pin.

15. The electronic device of claim 8, wherein the first connection module comprises a first fixing unit and a first wireless connection unit;

the second connecting module comprises a second fixing unit and a second wireless connecting unit;

the second fixing unit is fixed on the first fixing unit so as to fix the camera module on the notebook computer;

the first wireless connection unit is in communication connection with the second wireless connection unit.

16. The electronic device according to claim 15, wherein the first and second fixing units include magnets; or, the first fixing unit comprises an insertion hole, and the second fixing unit comprises a convex column;

the first wireless connection unit and the second wireless connection unit comprise WiFi modules; alternatively, the first and second electrodes may be,

the first wireless connection unit and the second wireless connection unit comprise Bluetooth modules.

17. The electronic device of claim 8, wherein the pop-up structure comprises a push-push structure.

18. A computer-readable storage medium characterized by comprising a computer program, which when run on an electronic apparatus causes the electronic apparatus to execute the camera ejection control method according to any one of claims 1 to 7.