CN116414185A

CN116414185A - Foldable electronic device

Info

Publication number: CN116414185A
Application number: CN202111644104.2A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 郭佳春; 李向东
Original assignee: Honor Device Co Ltd
Current assignee: Honor Device Co Ltd
Priority date: 2021-12-29
Filing date: 2021-12-29
Publication date: 2023-07-11
Anticipated expiration: 2041-12-29
Also published as: CN116414185B; WO2023124189A1

Abstract

The application provides a foldable electronic device, which comprises a first component, a second component, a driving unit, a first magnetic attraction piece, a second magnetic attraction piece, a sensor and a processor. Wherein the first member is folded or unfolded with respect to the second member. The first magnetic attraction piece and the driving unit are arranged on the first component, and the second magnetic attraction piece is arranged on the second component. The sensor collects data based on user operations and outputs the data. The processor receives the data output by the sensor and outputs a corresponding trigger signal to the driving unit according to the data. The driving unit is used for controlling the first magnetic attraction piece and/or the second magnetic attraction piece to execute corresponding first operation or second operation according to the corresponding trigger signal so as to facilitate a user to unfold or fold the foldable electronic equipment.

Description

Foldable electronic device

Technical Field

The present application relates to the field of electronic devices, and in particular, to a foldable electronic device.

Background

With the development of technology, more and more electronic devices are currently provided as foldable electronic devices, so that the display area is increased while the electronic devices are convenient to accommodate, and better reading or entertainment experience is provided for users. However, existing foldable electronic devices require a user to exert force with both hands to open when they are opened; while when closed, the feel experience is poor. In general, the existing foldable electronic devices have poor opening and closing experience, and are difficult to meet user requirements.

Disclosure of Invention

In order to solve at least one problem described above, the present application provides a foldable electronic device, which can provide a better opening and closing experience for a user based on user operation, and is helpful to improve the operation efficiency and product experience of the user.

In one aspect, the present application provides a foldable electronic device, comprising: a first member, a second member, the first member being folded or unfolded with respect to the second member;

the first magnetic attraction piece, the second magnetic attraction piece and the first driving unit are electrically connected to the first driving unit, the first magnetic attraction piece and the first driving unit are arranged on the first component, and the second magnetic attraction piece is arranged on the second component;

a sensor that collects data based on user operations;

the processor receives the data and outputs a corresponding trigger signal to the first driving unit according to the data so as to enable the first driving unit to execute a first operation, so that when the first component is folded relative to the second component, attractive force between the first magnetic attraction piece and the second magnetic attraction piece is controlled to be reduced or repulsive force is generated between the first magnetic attraction piece and the second magnetic attraction piece; or the first driving unit is made to execute the second operation to control the attractive force between the first magnetic attraction piece and the second magnetic attraction piece to increase when the angle of the first member relative to the second member is gradually reduced until the angle reaches the preset angle range.

In the scheme provided by the embodiment of the application, the sensor is used for collecting the user data so as to respond to the user operation, so that the driving unit changes the attractive force or repulsive force between the first magnetic attraction piece and the second magnetic attraction piece under the control of the processor, thereby providing power assistance for folding or unfolding the foldable electronic equipment for the user and improving the opening and closing experience when the user uses the foldable electronic equipment.

In one possible implementation, the trigger signal includes a first trigger signal and a second trigger signal. When the processor outputs a first trigger signal to the first driving unit, the first driving unit performs a first operation. When the processor outputs a second trigger signal to the first driving unit, the driving unit executes a second operation.

In the scheme provided by the embodiment of the application, when the processor judges and identifies the intention of the user to unfold the foldable electronic device based on the user data acquired by the sensor, the processor outputs the first trigger signal to the first driving unit, so that the first driving unit releases the attraction state between the first magnetic attraction piece and the second magnetic attraction piece in advance under the control of the processor, and the user can unfold the foldable electronic device conveniently. When the processor judges and identifies the intention of the user to fold the foldable electronic device based on the user data acquired by the sensor, the processor outputs a second trigger signal to the first driving unit, so that the first driving unit increases the attractive force between the first magnetic attraction piece and the second magnetic attraction piece under the control of the processor, and the user can fold the foldable electronic device conveniently.

In one possible implementation, the sensor includes a first sensor and a second sensor. The first sensor is used for detecting the current state of the foldable electronic device, and the second sensor is used for sensing the magnitude of the pressure signal. When the processor judges that the current state of the foldable electronic device is a folding state through the first sensor and detects that the pressure signal is greater than or equal to a preset threshold value through the second sensor, the processor outputs a first trigger signal to the first driving unit so as to control the first driving unit to execute a first operation.

In the scheme provided by the embodiment of the application, the processor detects the pressure signal when the foldable electronic device is in the folded state so as to identify the intention of a user to unfold the foldable electronic device.

In one possible implementation, the sensor includes a first sensor and a second sensor. The first sensor is used for detecting the current state and the gesture of the foldable electronic device, and the second sensor is used for sensing the magnitude of the pressure signal. When the processor detects that the current state of the foldable electronic equipment is a folding state through the first sensor, the gesture of the foldable electronic equipment is a preset gesture; and when the processor detects that the pressure signal is greater than or equal to a preset threshold value through the second sensor, the processor outputs a first trigger signal to the first driving unit so as to control the first driving unit to execute a first operation.

In the scheme provided by the embodiment of the application, the processor detects the pressure signal when the foldable electronic equipment is in the folded state and the foldable electronic equipment is in the preset posture so as to identify the intention of a user to unfold the foldable electronic equipment.

In one possible implementation, the sensor includes a first sensor, where the first sensor is configured to detect a current state of the foldable electronic device, and when the processor detects that the current state of the foldable electronic device is a folded state through the first sensor, and the processor detects a preset event, the processor outputs a first trigger signal to the first driving unit to control the first driving unit to perform the first operation.

In the scheme provided by the embodiment of the application, the processor identifies the intention of a user to unfold the foldable electronic device when the foldable electronic device is in a folded state and the processor detects a preset event.

In one possible implementation, the preset event is that preset software on the foldable electronic device is triggered. The preset event is that a full screen function in the video playing scene is triggered. Or the preset event is that the split screen function of the foldable electronic device is triggered. Or the preset event is triggering multi-screen cooperative operation.

In one possible embodiment, the preset software is one of video software, word processing software, presentation film making software, chart software, mind map software, drawing board software, reading software, or game software.

In the scheme provided by the embodiment of the application, software or triggered functions which are more likely to be used by a user on the internal screen are set as preset events. In this way, the intention of the user to unfold the foldable electronic device can be better identified, so as to provide assistance for the user to unfold the foldable electronic device.

In one possible embodiment, the sensor includes a first sensor for detecting a current state of the foldable electronic device and determining a movement state of the user. The foldable electronic device further includes a wireless communication module for determining where the user is located. When the processor detects that the current state of the foldable electronic device is a folding state through the first sensor and judges that the user is converted from a walking state to a sitting state, and when the processor detects that the foldable electronic device is at a preset place through the wireless communication module, the processor outputs a first trigger signal to the first driving unit so as to control the first driving unit to execute a first operation.

In the scheme provided by the embodiment of the application, when the processor detects that the user walks to a preset place (such as a company, an office or a study room) and the motion state of the user is changed from the walking state to the sitting state, the processor recognizes that the user possibly needs to work at the preset place, so that the suction state between the first component and the second component is released in advance.

In one possible implementation, the processor determines that the foldable electronic device is at a preset location by determining that the wireless communication module is connected to a preset wireless network. The preset wireless network is a wireless network of an office or a wireless network of a study room.

In one possible implementation, the processor obtains location information of the foldable electronic device through the wireless communication module, so as to determine whether the foldable electronic device is at a preset location.

In the solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, the processor may be connected to a wireless network at a preset location through a wireless communication module, or directly obtain location information through the wireless communication module, so as to determine whether the foldable electronic device is at the preset location.

In one possible embodiment, the sensor comprises a first sensor. The first sensor is for detecting a current state of the foldable electronic device. The foldable electronic device further comprises a wireless communication module, which is further adapted to connect to a preset wireless device. When the processor detects that the current state of the foldable electronic device is a folding state through the first sensor and the processor detects that the foldable electronic device is connected to the preset wireless device through the wireless communication module, the processor outputs a first trigger signal to the first driving unit so as to control the first driving unit to execute a first operation.

In one possible implementation, the preset wireless device is a wireless bluetooth keyboard or a stylus or a wireless headset.

In the scheme provided by the embodiment of the application, when the foldable electronic device is in the folded state, and the foldable electronic device is connected to the preset wireless device (such as a wireless keyboard, a handwriting pen or a wireless earphone), the user is identified to be more likely to unfold the foldable electronic device to be used as the tablet personal computer, so that the attraction state between the first component and the second component is released in advance.

In one possible embodiment, the sensor further comprises a second sensor. The second sensor is used for sensing the magnitude of the pressure signal, the processor is also used for detecting the magnitude of the pressure signal through the second sensor before the processor outputs the first trigger signal to the first driving unit, and when the processor detects that the pressure signal is greater than or equal to a preset threshold value through the second sensor, the processor outputs the first trigger signal to the first driving unit so as to control the first driving unit to execute the first operation.

In one possible implementation, the second sensor is disposed at any one or more positions of a frame, an external screen or a back cover of the foldable electronic device.

It will be appreciated that when a user deploys a foldable electronic device, the user will typically press on a bezel, external screen, back cover, or the like of the foldable electronic device, generating a pressure signal. In the scheme provided by the embodiment of the application, the processor also detects the pressure signal of the user at the preset position through the second sensor so as to further determine the intention of the user and prevent misjudgment.

In one possible embodiment, the foldable electronic device is provided with at least two second sensors. The foldable electronic device further comprises a bending part, the first component and the second component are connected through the bending part, and the two second sensors are respectively arranged on the frame of one side, far away from the bending part, of the first component and the second component.

In the scheme provided by the embodiment of the application, the second sensors are simultaneously arranged on the side frames at two sides of the foldable electronic equipment, so that the requirements of users who use left hands and right hands for using the foldable electronic equipment can be met.

In one possible embodiment, the sensor comprises a third sensor. The third sensor is used for detecting the angle between the first component and the second component. When the processor detects that the angle between the first component and the second component is gradually reduced until the preset angle range is reached, the processor outputs a second trigger signal to the first driving unit so as to control the first driving unit to execute a second operation.

In the scheme provided by the embodiment of the application, the processor detects the angle change between the first component and the second component through the third sensor. In this way, when the angle between the first member and the second member is smaller and reaches the preset angle range, the intention of the user to fold the foldable electronic device can be identified, and the processor controls the driving unit to increase the attractive force between the first magnetic attraction piece and the second magnetic attraction piece.

In one possible implementation, the foldable electronic device further includes a mobile communication module for implementing wireless communication. When the processor detects an incoming call through the mobile communication module and the processor detects that the angle between the first component and the second component is gradually reduced through the third sensor until the angle reaches a preset angle range, the processor outputs a second trigger signal to the first driving unit so as to control the first driving unit to execute a second operation.

It will be appreciated that when a user receives an incoming call, it may be desirable to fold the foldable electronic device to answer the call in a hand-held manner. In the scheme provided by the embodiment of the application, the processor detects an incoming call through the mobile communication module, and the angle between the first component and the second component is detected to be gradually reduced through the third sensor until reaching a preset range, so that the intention of a user is further determined.

In a possible embodiment, the foldable electronic device further comprises a second drive unit. The second driving unit is electrically connected to the second magnetic attraction piece, and the second driving unit is also arranged on the second component. The processor is further configured to output a corresponding trigger signal to the second driving unit according to the corresponding operation, so that the second driving unit performs the first operation: when the first component is folded relative to the second component, the attractive force between the first magnetic attraction piece and the second magnetic attraction piece is controlled to be reduced or repulsive force is generated between the first magnetic attraction piece and the second magnetic attraction piece. Or cause the second driving unit to perform a second operation: when the angle of the first component relative to the second component is gradually reduced until the angle reaches a preset angle range, the attractive force between the first magnetic attraction piece and the second magnetic attraction piece is controlled to be increased.

In the scheme provided by the embodiment of the application, the foldable electronic device can be further provided with two driving units (for example, the first driving unit and the second driving unit) so as to execute the operation, provide assistance for the foldable electronic device opened and closed by a user, and improve the use experience of the user.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following description will briefly describe the drawings in the embodiments, it being understood that the following drawings only illustrate some embodiments of the present application and should not be considered as limiting the scope, and that other related drawings may be obtained according to these drawings without inventive effort for a person skilled in the art.

Fig. 1 is a schematic hardware structure of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application in an unfolded state;

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

fig. 4 is a schematic view of a first view angle of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application in a folded state;

fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of a second view angle of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application in a folded state;

fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of a third view angle of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application in a folded state;

fig. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a foldable electronic device according to another embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 8 is a schematic structural view of an electromagnetic module in the foldable electronic device shown in FIG. 7;

fig. 9 is a schematic structural diagram of a foldable electronic device according to another embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 10 is a schematic flow diagram of internal control logic of a foldable electronic device in response to user operations in an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 11a is a schematic diagram of the operation of a user when unfolding a foldable electronic device;

FIG. 11b is a schematic view of the foldable electronic device shown in FIG. 11a when the engaged state is released;

fig. 12 is a schematic structural diagram of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 13a is a schematic view of a user interface of an external display of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 13b is a user interface of the foldable electronic device of FIG. 13a shown on an inner screen when the foldable electronic device is in an unfolded state after a user clicks on a preset software;

FIG. 14a is a user interface of an external display of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application in a folded state;

FIG. 14b is a user interface of the inner screen display of the foldable electronic device of FIG. 14a in an unfolded state;

FIG. 15a is a user interface displayed on an external screen when a foldable electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application is in a folded state and a user invokes a split-screen function;

FIG. 15b is a user interface of the inner screen display of the foldable electronic device of FIG. 15a in an unfolded state;

FIG. 16a is a schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device in a folded state when a user walks while holding the device in a hand;

FIG. 16b is a schematic diagram of the foldable electronic device of FIG. 16a connected to a predetermined wireless network and a user sitting still in use with the foldable electronic device in an unfolded state;

Fig. 17a is a schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application in a folded state without connecting a preset wireless device;

FIG. 17b is a schematic diagram of the foldable electronic device of FIG. 17a when connected to a predetermined wireless device;

fig. 18a is a schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application when receiving a screen-throwing request from two electronic devices when the foldable electronic device is in a folded state;

FIG. 18b is a user interface displayed on the inner screen when the foldable electronic device of FIG. 18a accepts a request to drop a screen from both electronic devices;

fig. 19 is a schematic structural diagram of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application when the foldable electronic device is folded to a preset angle;

FIG. 20a is a user interface of an internal display when a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application is in an unfolded state and an incoming call is received;

FIG. 20b is a user interface displayed on the external screen when the foldable electronic device shown in FIG. 20a is in a folded state and an incoming call is received;

fig. 21 is a schematic structural diagram of a foldable electronic device according to another embodiment of the present application;

fig. 22 is a schematic structural diagram of a foldable electronic device according to another embodiment of the present application.

Description of main reference numerals:

foldable

electronic device

100, 200, 300, 400

Frame

101, 201, 401

Slits

102, 202

First member 11

Second component 12

Bending parts 13, 15

Third component 14

Inner screen and display screen 194

Outer screen 20

Back cover 30

Magnetic attraction module 40

First magnet 41

Second magnet 42

Electromagnetic module 50

First magnetic attraction member 51

Iron core 511

Coil 512

Second magnetic attraction member 52

Drive unit 53

Processor 110

External memory interface 120

Internal memory 121

Universal serial bus interface 130

Charging management module 140

Power management module 141

Battery 142

Antennas 1, 2

Mobile communication module 150

Wireless communication module 160

Audio module 170

Speaker 170A

Receiver 170B

Microphone 170C

Earphone interface 170D

Sensor module 180

Pressure sensor 180A

Gyro sensor 180B

Air pressure sensor 180C

Magnetic sensor 180D

Acceleration sensor 180E

Distance sensor 180F

Proximity light sensor 180G

Fingerprint sensor 180H

Temperature sensor 180J

Touch sensor 180K

Ambient light sensor 180L

Bone conduction transducer 180M

Angle sensor 180Q

Key 190

Motor 191

Indicator 192

Camera 193

Subscriber identity module card interface 195

Electronic device

200a, 200b

Wireless device A1

The following detailed description will further illustrate the application in conjunction with the above-described figures.

Detailed Description

The following description of the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be made clearly and completely with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application, and it is apparent that the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, not all embodiments.

In the present embodiments, the terms "first," "second," "third," and the like are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defining "a first", "a second", or a third "may explicitly or implicitly include one or more such feature.

The data range values described in the embodiments of the present application should include the end values unless otherwise specified. The terminology used in the embodiments of the application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. As used in the specification of this application and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," an, "" the, "and" the "are intended to include, for example," one or more. This expression is unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary. It should also be understood that in the various embodiments herein below, "at least one", "one or more" means one or more than two. The term "and/or" is used to describe an association relationship of associated objects, meaning that there may be three relationships; for example, a and/or B may represent: a alone, a and B together, and B alone, wherein A, B may be singular or plural. The character "/" generally indicates that the context-dependent object is an "or" relationship.

Furthermore, references to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" or the like, described in this application, mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in one or more embodiments of the application. Thus, appearances of the phrases "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," and the like in various places throughout this application are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, but mean "one or more, but not all, embodiments" unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and variations thereof mean "including but not limited to," unless expressly specified otherwise.

The following describes a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application.

It may be appreciated that the foldable electronic device according to the embodiments of the present application may include, but is not limited to, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a notebook computer, an ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC), a handheld computer, an intercom, a netbook, a Point of sale (POS) machine, a personal digital assistant (personal digitalassistant, PDA), a wearable device, a virtual reality device, a wireless U-disc, a bluetooth sound/earphone, a vehicle-mounted device, a vehicle recorder, a security device, a medical device, or the like, including at least a first member and a second member, and a mobile end or a fixed terminal in which the first member is folded or unfolded with respect to the second member.

The following embodiments do not limit the specific form of the electronic device, and only take a mobile phone as an example to describe how the foldable electronic device implements the specific technical solution in the embodiments.

Fig. 1 is a schematic hardware structure of a foldable electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present application.

The foldable electronic device 100 may include a processor 110, an external memory interface 120, an internal memory 121, a universal serial bus (universal serial bus, USB) interface 130, a charge 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 speaker 170A, a receiver 170B, a microphone 170C, an earphone interface 170D, a sensor module 180, keys 190, a motor 191, an indicator 192, a camera 193, a display 194, and a user identification module (subscriber identification module, SIM) card interface 195, etc. The sensor module 180 may include a pressure sensor 180A, a gyro sensor 180B, an air pressure sensor 180C, a magnetic sensor 180D, an acceleration sensor 180E, a distance sensor 180F, a proximity sensor 180G, a fingerprint sensor 180H, a temperature sensor 180J, a touch sensor 180K, an ambient light sensor 180L, a bone conduction sensor 180M, and the like.

It is to be understood that the structure illustrated in the embodiments of the present application does not constitute a specific limitation on the foldable electronic device 100. In other embodiments of the present application, the foldable electronic device 100 may include more or fewer components than shown, or certain components may be combined, certain components may be split, or different arrangements of components. The illustrated components may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of software and hardware.

The processor 110 may include one or more processing units, such as: the processor 110 may include an application processor (application processor, AP), a modem processor, a graphics processor (graphics processing unit, GPU), an image signal processor (image signal processor, ISP), a processor, a video codec, a digital signal processor (digital signal processor, DSP), a baseband processor, and/or a neural network processor (neural-network processing unit, NPU), etc. Wherein the different processing units may be separate devices or may be integrated in one or more processors.

The processor can generate operation control signals according to the instruction operation codes and the time sequence signals to finish the control of instruction fetching and instruction execution. A memory may also be provided in the processor 110 for storing instructions and data.

The wireless communication function of the foldable 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 mobile communication module 150 may provide a solution for wireless communication including 2G/3G/4G/5G or the like for use on the foldable electronic device 100. The mobile communication module 150 may include at least one filter, switch, power amplifier, low noise amplifier (low noise amplifier, LNA), etc. The mobile communication module 150 may receive electromagnetic waves from the antenna 1, perform processes such as filtering, amplifying, and the like on the received electromagnetic waves, and transmit the processed electromagnetic waves to the modem processor for demodulation. The mobile communication module 150 can amplify the signal modulated by the modem processor, and convert the signal into electromagnetic waves through the antenna 1 to radiate. In some embodiments, at least some of the functional modules of the mobile communication module 150 may be disposed in the processor 110. In some embodiments, at least some of the functional modules of the mobile communication module 150 may be provided in the same device as at least some of the modules of the processor 110.

The wireless communication module 160 may provide solutions for wireless communication including wireless local area network (wireless local area networks, WLAN) (e.g., wireless fidelity (wireless fidelity, wi-Fi) network), bluetooth (BT), global navigation satellite system (global navigation satellite system, GNSS), frequency modulation (frequency modulation, FM), near field wireless communication technology (near field communication, NFC), infrared technology (IR), etc., for use on the foldable electronic device 100. The wireless communication module 160 may be one or more devices that integrate at least one communication processing module. The wireless communication module 160 receives electromagnetic waves via the antenna 2, modulates the electromagnetic wave signals, filters the electromagnetic wave signals, and transmits the processed signals to the processor 110. The wireless communication module 160 may also receive a signal to be transmitted from the processor 110, frequency modulate it, amplify it, and convert it to electromagnetic waves for radiation via the antenna 2.

In some embodiments, antenna 1 and mobile communication module 150 of foldable electronic device 100 are coupled, and antenna 2 and wireless communication module 160 are coupled, such that foldable electronic device 100 may communicate with a network and other devices through wireless communication techniques. The wireless communication techniques may include the Global System for Mobile communications (global system for mobile communications, GSM), general packet radio service (general packet radio service, GPRS), code division multiple access (code division multiple access, CDMA), wideband code division multiple access (wideband code division multiple access, WCDMA), time division code division multiple access (time-division code division multiple access, TD-SCDMA), long term evolution (long term evolution, LTE), BT, GNSS, WLAN, NFC, FM, and/or IR techniques, among others. The GNSS may include a global satellite positioning system (global positioning system, GPS), a global navigation satellite system (global navigation satellite system, GLONASS), a beidou satellite navigation system (beidou navigation satellite system, BDS), a quasi zenith satellite system (quasi-zenith satellite system, QZSS) and/or a satellite based augmentation system (satellite based augmentation systems, SBAS).

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

The display screen 194 is used to display images, videos, and the like. The display 194 includes a display panel. The display panel may employ a liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display, LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) or an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (matrix organic light emitting diode), a flexible light-emitting diode (flex), a mini, a Micro led, a Micro-OLED, a quantum dot light-emitting diode (quantum dot light emitting diodes, QLED), or the like. In some embodiments, the foldable electronic device 100 may include 1 or N display screens 194, N being a positive integer greater than 1. And at least one display 194 is present in the foldable electronic device 100 as a foldable display.

The internal memory 121 may include one or more random access memories (random access memory, RAM) and one or more non-volatile memories (NVM).

The pressure sensor 180A is used to sense a pressure signal, and may convert the pressure signal into an electrical signal. In some embodiments, the pressure sensor 180A may be disposed on the display screen 194. The pressure sensor 180A is of various types, such as a resistive pressure sensor, an inductive pressure sensor, a capacitive pressure sensor, and the like. The capacitive pressure sensor may be a capacitive pressure sensor comprising at least two parallel plates with conductive material. The capacitance between the electrodes changes when a force is applied to the pressure sensor 180A. The foldable electronic device 100 determines the strength of the pressure from the change in capacitance. When a touch operation is applied to the display screen 194, the foldable electronic device 100 detects the intensity of the touch operation according to the pressure sensor 180A. The foldable electronic device 100 may also calculate the location of the touch based on the detection signal of the pressure sensor 180A. In some embodiments, touch operations that act on the same touch location, but at different touch operation strengths, may correspond to different operation instructions. For example: and executing an instruction for checking the short message when the touch operation with the touch operation intensity smaller than the first pressure threshold acts on the short message application icon. And executing an instruction for newly creating the short message when the touch operation with the touch operation intensity being greater than or equal to the first pressure threshold acts on the short message application icon.

The gyro sensor 180B may be used to determine a motion gesture of the foldable electronic device 100. In some embodiments, angular velocity and gravitational sensing of the foldable electronic device 100 about three axes, such as the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis, may be determined by the gyroscopic sensor 180B. The gyro sensor 180B may be used for photographing anti-shake. For example, when the shutter is pressed, the gyro sensor 180B detects the shake angle of the foldable electronic device 100, calculates the distance to be compensated by the lens module according to the angle, and makes the lens counteract the shake of the foldable electronic device 100 by the reverse motion, so as to realize anti-shake. The gyro sensor 180B may also be used for navigating, somatosensory game scenes.

The magnetic sensor 180D includes a hall sensor. The foldable electronic device 100 may detect the opening and closing of the flip cover using the magnetic sensor 180D. In some embodiments, when the foldable electronic device 100 is a flip machine, the foldable electronic device 100 may detect the opening and closing of the flip according to the magnetic sensor 180D. And then according to the detected opening and closing state of the leather sheath or the opening and closing state of the flip, the characteristics of automatic unlocking of the flip and the like are set.

The acceleration sensor 180E may detect the magnitude of acceleration of the foldable electronic device 100 in various directions (typically three axes). The magnitude and direction of gravity can be detected when the foldable electronic device 100 is stationary. The method can also be used for identifying the gesture of the foldable electronic device 100, and can be applied to applications such as horizontal and vertical screen switching, pedometers and the like.

A distance sensor 180F for measuring a distance. The foldable electronic device 100 may measure distance by infrared or laser. In some embodiments, the scene is photographed and the foldable electronic device 100 may range using the distance sensor 180F to achieve quick focus.

The proximity light sensor 180G may include, for example, a Light Emitting Diode (LED) and a light detector, such as a photodiode. The light emitting diode may be an infrared light emitting diode. The foldable electronic device 100 emits infrared light outwards through the light emitting diode. The foldable electronic device 100 uses a photodiode to detect infrared reflected light from nearby objects. When sufficient reflected light is detected, it may be determined that there is an object in the vicinity of the foldable electronic device 100. When insufficient reflected light is detected, the foldable electronic device 100 may determine that there is no object in the vicinity of the foldable electronic device 100. The foldable electronic device 100 can detect that the user holds the foldable electronic device 100 close to the ear to talk by using the proximity light sensor 180G, so as to automatically extinguish the screen for the purpose of saving power. The proximity light sensor 180G may also be used in holster mode, pocket mode to automatically unlock and lock the screen.

The ambient light sensor 180L is used to sense ambient light level. The foldable electronic device 100 may adaptively adjust the brightness of the display screen 194 based on the perceived ambient light level. The ambient light sensor 180L may also be used to automatically adjust white balance when taking a photograph. The ambient light sensor 180L may also cooperate with the proximity light sensor 180G to detect whether the foldable electronic device 100 is in a pocket to prevent false touches.

The fingerprint sensor 180H is used to collect a fingerprint. The foldable electronic device 100 may utilize the collected fingerprint characteristics to unlock the fingerprint, access the application lock, photograph the fingerprint, answer the incoming call by the fingerprint, and so on.

The touch sensor 180K, also referred to as a "touch device". The touch sensor 180K may be disposed on the display screen 194, and the touch sensor 180K and the display screen 194 form a touch screen, which is also called a "touch screen". The touch sensor 180K is for detecting a touch operation acting thereon or thereabout. The touch sensor may communicate the detected touch operation to the application processor to determine the touch event type. Visual output related to touch operations may be provided through the display 194. In other embodiments, the touch sensor 180K may also be disposed on the surface of the foldable electronic device 100 at a different location than the display 194.

The angle sensor 180Q is used to detect an angle. In some embodiments, the angle sensor 180Q is used to detect an angle between at least two folding components of the foldable electronic device 200. For example, the angle sensor 180Q may be used to detect an angle of a first member relative to a second member in the foldable electronic device 100. The processor may determine whether the state of the first member with respect to the second member is an unfolded state or a folded state based on the angle information acquired by the angle sensor 180Q.

It is to be understood that the following embodiments may be implemented in the foldable electronic device 100 having the above-described hardware structure.

Referring to fig. 2 to 5, the foldable electronic device 100 further includes a first member 11, a second member 12, and a bending portion 13. Wherein the bending portion 13 is located at a substantially middle position of the foldable electronic device 100. The first member 11 and the second member 12 are respectively located at two sides of the opposite bending portion 13, and the first member 11 and the second member 12 are both connected to the bending portion 13. The bending portion 13 can be bent and deformed to enable the first member 11 and the second member 12 to move towards each other or back to each other, so as to enable the foldable electronic device 100 to be folded and unfolded.

In some embodiments, the bending portion 13 is provided with a hinge or other rotating shaft assembly to achieve bending deformation of the bending portion 13 through a mechanism-coupled motion. In some embodiments, the bending portion 13 may also be made of an elastic material, so as to implement bending deformation through deformation of the elastic material.

It will be appreciated that when the first member 11 and the second member 12 are moved toward each other to be stacked on each other, the foldable electronic device 100 is in a folded state (refer to fig. 4 or 5). When the first member 11 and the second member 12 move back to the limit positions from the stacked state, i.e. the first member 11 and the second member 12 can no longer move back, the foldable electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state (please refer to fig. 2). It is to be understood that the present application does not limit the angle between the first member 11 and the second member 12 when the foldable electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state. For example, in some embodiments, when the foldable electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the first member 11, the bending portion 13, and the second member 12 form a plane of approximately 180 °; in some embodiments, the angle between the first member 11 and the second member 12 may also be less than 180 ° when the foldable electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state.

It is understood that the first member 11 and the second member 12 each include a carrier and an electronic component. The carrier may be integrally formed with the bezel 101 for carrying electronic components and providing mechanical and/or electromagnetic protection to the foldable electronic device 100. It is understood that the electronic components include, but are not limited to, the processor 110, the memory, the charge management module 140, the mobile communication module 150, the wireless communication module 160, the audio module 170, the sensor module 180, and the like.

In some embodiments, the surfaces of one side of the first member 11, the bending portion 13, and the second member 12 are commonly provided with a display screen 194. In this way, the display 194 can be folded or unfolded according to the movement of the first member 11 and the second member 12. For example, when the first member 11 and the second member 12 are in a stacked state, the display screen 194 is also in a folded state and is disposed between the first member 11 and the second member 12. When the first member 11 and the second member 12 are in the unfolded state, and the angle between the first member 11 and the second member 12 is approximately 180 °, the display 194 is also approximately a plane as a whole.

It can be appreciated that the foldable electronic device 100 correspondingly increases the display area of the foldable electronic device 100 by expanding the display screen 194, so as to improve the information interaction efficiency and the user experience; the foldable electronic device 100 improves portability of the foldable electronic device 100 by folding the display screen 194.

Referring to fig. 4, in some embodiments, the foldable electronic device 100 is further provided with another display 20. The display screen 20 is a non-foldable screen (i.e., a flat screen). The display 20 and the display 194 are disposed on different surfaces of the foldable electronic device 100, respectively. In some embodiments, the side of the foldable electronic device 100 on which the display screen 194 is disposed is referred to as the front side, and the display screen 194 may be referred to as the inner screen. The display 20 is disposed on the back of the foldable electronic device 100. By way of example, when the first member 11 is folded relative to the second member 12, the display 20 is disposed on a surface of the first member 11 that is remote from the second member 12. As such, the display screen 20 may be referred to as an external screen, an auxiliary screen, or the like.

Referring to fig. 5, in some embodiments, the foldable electronic device 100 further includes a back cover 30. The back cover 30 is also disposed on the back of the foldable electronic device 100. The back cover 30 is, for example, provided on a surface of the second member 12 remote from the first member 11.

With continued reference to fig. 6, in some embodiments, the foldable electronic device 100 further includes a magnetic attraction module 40. The magnetic attraction module 40 includes a first magnet 41 and a second magnet 42. The first magnet 41 and the second magnet 42 are respectively disposed on the frame 101 of the first member 11 and the frame 101 of the second member 12. The first magnet 41 and the second magnet 42 are mutually close to each other and have mutually different magnetic poles at both ends. In this way, when the foldable electronic device 100 is in the folded state, the first magnet 41 and the second magnet 42 attract each other, so that the first member 11 and the second member 12 of the foldable electronic device 100 are not easily unfolded. Meanwhile, in order to facilitate the user to unfold the first member 11 and the second member 12 against the magnetic attraction between the first magnet 41 and the second magnet 42, a gap 102 is preset between the first member 11 and the second member 12 to form a clasp structure, so that the user can conveniently unfold the foldable electronic device 100.

In some embodiments, the first magnet 41 is disposed at a substantially middle position of the bezel 101 at an end of the first member 11 remote from the bending portion 13. The second magnet 42 is disposed at a substantially middle position of the frame 101 at an end of the second member 12 remote from the bending portion 13.

However, the design of the magnetic module 40 requires the user to operate the first member 11 and the second member 12 simultaneously to open the foldable electronic device 100; on the other hand, the gap reserved between the first member 11 and the second member 12 is also easy to accumulate dust on the surface of the display screen 194, which greatly reduces the user experience.

Referring to fig. 7 to 9, another embodiment of the present application further provides a foldable electronic device 200. The foldable electronic device 200 includes a first member 11, a second member 12, a bending portion 13, a display 20, a display 194, and a back cover 30. The foldable electronic device 200 is substantially identical in structure to the foldable electronic device 100, except that the foldable electronic device 200 replaces the magnetic attraction module 40 with the electromagnetic module 50.

Wherein the electromagnetic module 50 is configured to provide a corresponding attractive or repulsive force to attract the first member 11 to the second member 12 or not. Wherein, when the electromagnetic module 50 provides the attractive force, the first member 11 and the second member 12 can be attracted to realize the stable folding of the first member 11 and the second member 12; when the electromagnetic module 50 provides a repulsive force, the first member 11 and the second member 12 can repel each other, so that the first member 11 can spring away from the second member 12, which is convenient for the user to unfold the foldable electronic device 200.

Referring to fig. 7, in some embodiments, the electromagnetic module 50 includes a first magnetic attraction member 51, a second magnetic attraction member 52, and a driving unit 53. The first magnetic attraction piece 51 is disposed on one side of the first member 11 away from the bending portion 13, and is disposed near the middle of the frame 201. The second magnetic attraction piece 52 is disposed on a side of the second member 12 away from the bending portion 13, and is disposed near the middle of the frame 201. The first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 are symmetrical to each other with respect to a straight line where the bending portion 13 is located. Wherein, the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 each comprise at least one permanent magnet. When the first member 11 and the second member 12 are stacked on each other and the magnetic poles of the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 are opposite to each other, the first member 11 and the second member 12 are attracted to each other by the attraction force between the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52, and are stably folded, so that the first member 11 and the second member 12 are not easy to open. When the first member 11 and the second member 12 are stacked, and the magnetic poles of the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 are far away from each other, the repulsive force between the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 causes the first member 11 and the second member 12 to repel each other and not attract each other, so that the foldable electronic device 200 is convenient for a user to unfold.

The driving unit 53 is also disposed on the first member 11, and the driving unit 53 is electrically connected to the first magnetic attraction piece 51, and is used for driving the first magnetic attraction piece 51 to move, so that the magnetic poles of the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 are close to each other or far away from each other, so as to achieve attraction between the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52, or achieve no attraction between the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52. It will be appreciated that the case where the first magnetic attraction member 51 and the second magnetic attraction member 52 are not attracted any more may include two cases: the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 repel each other; or the first magnetic attraction member 51 and the second magnetic attraction member 52 are away from each other, and there is no attraction force.

In some embodiments, the first magnetic attraction piece 51 is a permanent magnet, and correspondingly, the second magnetic attraction piece 52 is a non-magnet capable of being attracted by a permanent magnet, such as a metal part of iron, nickel, cobalt, or the like capable of being attracted by a permanent magnet. In this way, the first magnetic attraction piece 51 is driven away from the second magnetic attraction piece 52 by the driving unit 53, so that the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 are not attracted to each other, and the first member 11 and the second member 12 are not attracted to each other. Or the first magnetic attraction piece 51 is driven by the driving unit 53 to approach the second magnetic attraction piece 52, so that the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 attract each other, and the first member 11 and the second member 12 attract each other, and are stably folded. It will be appreciated that in some embodiments, the distance between the first magnetic attraction member 51 and the second magnetic attraction member 52 may be controlled by the driving unit 53, thereby correspondingly controlling the magnitude of the attractive force between the first magnetic attraction member 51 and the second magnetic attraction member 52.

Referring to fig. 7 and 8, in some embodiments, the electromagnetic module 50 includes a first magnetic attraction member 51, a second magnetic attraction member 52, and a driving unit 53. And the first magnetic attraction member 51 includes an iron core 511 and a coil 512. The second magnetic attraction member 52 is a permanent magnet or a metal member that can be attracted by a substance having magnetism. The coil 512 is wound on the iron core 511 for jointly generating a magnetic force. The driving unit 53 is electrically connected to the coil 512, and is used for controlling the direction and/or the magnitude of the current flowing through the coil 512, so that the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 are close to each other or far away from each other, so as to enable the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 to attract each other, or enable the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 to no longer attract each other.

For example, when the current flowing through the coil 512 is in the first direction, the first magnetic attraction piece 51 generates the first magnetic force to repel the second magnetic attraction piece 52. When the direction of the current flowing through the coil 512 is the second direction, the first magnetic attraction piece 51 generates the second magnetic force to attract the second magnetic attraction piece 52. In some embodiments, when the current flowing through the coil 512 is in the first direction, the driving unit 53 further increases the repulsive force of the first magnetic attraction member 51 to the second magnetic attraction member 52 by increasing the magnitude of the current flowing through the coil 512, so that the first member 11 and the second member 12 are not attracted. In some embodiments, when the direction of the current flowing through the coil 512 is the second direction, the driving unit 53 further increases the attractive force of the first magnetic attraction piece 51 to the second magnetic attraction piece 52 by increasing the magnitude of the current flowing through the coil 512, thereby increasing the angular velocity of the movement of the first member 11 relative to the second member 12.

It can be appreciated that the foldable electronic device 200, by disposing the electromagnetic module 50, makes the first member 11 and the second member 12 not need to be disposed with corresponding gaps 102, so as to reduce the probability of dust falling between the first member 11 and the second member 12, and improve the cleanliness of the display screen 194.

It is understood that the foldable electronic device 200 may control the magnitude of the attractive or repulsive force between the first magnetic attraction member 51 and the second magnetic attraction member 52 by controlling the driving unit 53. In this manner, when the first member 11 is folded relative to the second member 12, the driving unit 53 may control the attractive force between the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 to decrease, or may cause a repulsive force between the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 to generate a repulsive force, so as to facilitate the user to unfold the foldable electronic device 200; when the angle of the first member 11 with respect to the second member 12 is gradually reduced until the angle reaches a preset angle range, the attractive force between the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 is controlled to be increased so that the foldable electronic device 200 is stably folded.

It will be appreciated that in some embodiments, electromagnetic module 50 includes two drive units 53. Thus, the two driving units 53 are electrically connected to the first magnetic attraction member 51 and the second magnetic attraction member 52, respectively. And one driving unit 53 and the first magnetic attraction piece 51 are arranged on the first component 11 together, and the other driving unit 53 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 are arranged on the second component 12 together. Thus, the two driving units 53 respectively control the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 to control the attractive force or repulsive force between the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52. Thus, when the first member 11 is folded relative to the second member 12, the two driving units 53 can control the attractive force between the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 to be reduced, or generate repulsive force between the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52, so as to facilitate the user to unfold the foldable electronic device 200; when the angle of the first member 11 relative to the second member 12 is gradually reduced until the angle reaches the preset angle range, the two driving units 53 control the attractive force between the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 to increase so that the foldable electronic device 200 is stably folded. It is understood that the working principle of the two driving units 53 is the same as that described above, and details are not repeated here.

Referring to fig. 9, it is understood that in other embodiments, two electromagnetic modules 50 may be disposed in the foldable electronic device 200. The first magnetic attraction pieces 51 of the two electromagnetic modules 50 are disposed on one side of the first member 11 away from the bending portion 13, and the two first magnetic attraction pieces 51 are disposed at two ends of the first member 12 away from each other. The second magnetic attraction pieces 52 of the two electromagnetic modules 50 are disposed on one side of the second member 12 away from the bending portion, and the two second magnetic attraction pieces 52 are disposed at two ends of the second member 12 away from each other. Thus, the two first magnetic attraction pieces 51 and the two second magnetic attraction pieces 52 are respectively disposed at four corners of the foldable electronic device 200. When the two first magnetic attraction pieces 51 attract the two corresponding second magnetic attraction pieces 52, the first member 11 and the second member 12 can attract each other, so that the first member 11 and the second member 12 of the foldable electronic device 200 are not easy to be unfolded. When the two first magnetic attraction pieces 51 and the two corresponding second magnetic attraction pieces 52 are not attracted, the first member 11 and the second member 12 can be sprung apart from each other, so that the user can conveniently unfold the foldable electronic device 200.

With continued reference to fig. 10, in the present application, the foldable electronic device 200 collects data generated based on user operations through several sensors. The processor 110 is electrically connected to the plurality of sensors to receive data and output a corresponding first trigger signal or a second trigger signal to the driving unit 53 of the electromagnetic module 50. After receiving the first trigger signal or the second trigger signal, the driving unit 53 performs a corresponding first operation or second operation.

In some embodiments, the first trigger signal embodies the user's intent to unfold the foldable electronic device 200 and the second trigger signal embodies the user's intent to fold the foldable electronic device 200. Thus, the corresponding first operation is: when the first member 11 is folded relative to the second member 12, controlling the attractive force between the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 to decrease or the repulsive force between the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 to be generated; the second operation is as follows: when the angle of the first member 11 relative to the second member 12 is gradually reduced until reaching the preset angle range, the attractive force of the first magnetic attraction piece 51 to the second magnetic attraction piece 52 is controlled to be increased so that the angular velocity of the movement of the first member 11 relative to the second member 12 reaches the preset angular velocity.

Taking the foldable electronic device 200 as an example, the foldable electronic device 200 of the embodiment of the present application further outputs the first trigger signal or the second trigger signal by combining the usage habit and the usage scenario of the user, so as to control the electromagnetic module 50 to provide a corresponding attractive force or repulsive force, thereby implementing the folding or unfolding process of the foldable electronic device 200. For convenience of description, the display screen 194 will be referred to as an inner screen 194 in the following embodiments, by way of example.

It is to be understood that the following embodiments of each application scenario may be arbitrarily combined, for example, may be used alone, or may be used in combination with each other to achieve different technical effects, which is not limited.

Referring to fig. 11 a-18 b, the following description will take application scenario one to application scenario eight as an example, when the foldable electronic device 200 is in a folded state, the operation process of controlling the attractive force between the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 to be reduced or generate the repulsive force in response to the user operation is performed.

Application scenario one:

referring to fig. 11a and 11b together, it will be appreciated that in some situations, when a user opens the foldable electronic device 200 in a folded state, the user often places the thumbs of the left and right hands on the frame 201, and applies force to the frame 201 by the thumbs to separate the first member 11 from the second member 12. As such, the processor 110 may recognize the intention of the user to unfold the foldable electronic device 200 through the gyro sensor 180B to output the first trigger signal to the driving unit 53.

For example, referring to fig. 12 together, in some embodiments, the processor 110 detects the current state of the foldable electronic device 200 via the gyroscopic sensor 180B. The foldable electronic device 200 is provided with gyro sensors 180B disposed on the first member 11 and the second member 12, respectively, with the bending portion 13 as a center, and both gyro sensors 180B are electrically connected to the processor 110. The two gyro sensors 180B are used for acquiring angular velocities of the first member 11 and the second member 12 about three axes, such as an X axis, a Y axis, and a Z axis, respectively. Taking the gyro sensor 180B disposed on the first member 11 as an example, referring to fig. 4, the x axis and the Y axis are parallel to the display screen 194 on the first member 11, the x axis is the width direction of the first member 11, the Y axis is the length direction of the first member 11, and the Z axis is perpendicular to the plane of the first member 11. I.e. the Z-axis is the direction perpendicular to the display screen 194 on the first member 11.

When the processor 110 detects that the angular velocities of the first member 11 and the second member 12 around the three axes are the same through the two gyro sensors 180B, that is, the postures of the first member 11 and the second member 12 are the same, the processor 110 determines that the first member 11 and the second member 12 overlap each other, that is, the foldable electronic device 200 is in a folded state. The pressure sensor 180A is used to collect pressure signals. In some embodiments, pressure sensors 180A are provided on both frames 201 of the foldable electronic device 200, respectively. The two pressure sensors 180A are also electrically connected to the processor 110 to output the collected data to the processor 110.

When the processor 110 detects that the foldable electronic device 200 is in a folded state through the gyro sensor 180B, and the processor 110 detects that the pressure signal is greater than or equal to a preset threshold through the pressure sensor 180A, the processor 110 sends a first trigger signal to the driving unit 53. After receiving the first trigger signal, the driving unit 53 performs a first operation to make the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 no longer attract each other. Thus, the first member 11 and the second member 12 spring apart from each other, creating a gap 202 (see fig. 11 b). Thus, the user can manually separate the first member 11 and the second member 12 by inserting his/her finger into the slit 202, and spread the first member 11 relative to the second member 12. In this way, the above-mentioned process releases the actuation state of the foldable electronic device 200, so that the user can conveniently unfold the foldable electronic device 200.

It can be appreciated that in the embodiment of the present application, the pressure sensors 180A are respectively disposed on the frames 201 on the sides of the first member 11 and the second member 12 away from the bending portion 13, so that the user who is used to use the left hand or the right hand can use the foldable electronic device 200 smoothly. In some embodiments, the pressure sensor 180A may also be disposed only on the bezel 201 on one side of the foldable electronic device 200. In some embodiments, a pressure sensor 180A may also be provided on the external screen 20 and/or the back cover 30 of the foldable electronic device 200 to collect data based on user operations.

It is understood that in other embodiments, the processor 110 may also detect the position of the first member 11 relative to the second member 12 by other sensors to determine whether the foldable electronic device 200 is in a folded state or an unfolded state. For example, in some embodiments, the magnetic sensor 180D includes a hall sensor and a magnet. The hall sensor and the magnet are both disposed on the bending portion 13. The bending portion 13 includes a movable member (e.g., a spring) and a pushing member, and the movable member is pushed by the pushing member to perform telescopic movement, so that the first member 11 is unfolded or folded with respect to the second member 12. The Hall sensor and the magnet are respectively arranged at two ends of the movable piece, so that the magnet moves relative to the Hall sensor under the pushing of the pushing piece. Wherein when the pushing member pushes the magnet to approach the hall sensor, so that the first member 11 is folded relative to the second member 12, the hall sensor detects that the magnetic field strength is increased; when the pusher pushes the magnet away from the hall sensor to spread the first member 11 out relative to the second member 12, the hall sensor detects that the magnetic field is weakened. As such, the processor 110 is electrically connected to the magnetic sensor 180D, and can determine that the foldable electronic device 200 is in the folded state or the unfolded state by reading the magnetic field strength detected by the hall sensor.

It will be appreciated that in some embodiments, the bending portion 13 is further provided with an elastic engagement structure (not shown) to allow the first member 11 to be unfolded relative to the second member 12, for example, when the angle between the first member 11 and the second member 12 is 180 degrees, so as to engage with each other. In this way, in the application scenario, after the first member 11 and the second member 12 are sprung apart from each other to form the gap 202, the user can insert a finger into the gap 202 and grip the first member 11, and the foldable electronic device 200 is swung by one hand to enable the second member 12 to be unfolded relative to the first member 11, so that the foldable electronic device 200 is smoother and more convenient to be unfolded.

And (2) an application scene II:

referring to fig. 3 and 11a again, it can be understood that when the user opens the foldable electronic device 200 in the folded state, the user often places the foldable electronic device 200 in a conventional preset posture, such as a vertical screen placement posture, and the like, and simultaneously touches (presses) the two side frames 201 of the foldable electronic device 200 or touches (presses) the outer screen 20 and the back cover 30 of the foldable electronic device 200 by two hands to separate the first member 11 from the second member 12. As such, the processor 110 may identify the user's intent to unfold the foldable electronic device 200 through the gyro sensor 180B, the pressure sensor 180A, and the like.

Referring again to fig. 12, in some embodiments, two gyroscopic sensors 180B are used to acquire angular velocity and gravity sensing data of the first member 11 and the second member, respectively, about three axes of the foldable electronic device 200, such as the X-axis, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis.

The processor 110 may determine the current posture (e.g., a vertical screen placement posture or a horizontal screen placement posture) of the foldable electronic device 200 according to the angular velocity data or the gravity sensing data acquired by the two gyro sensors 180B, respectively. It will be appreciated that the processor 110 may integrate the angular velocity data collected by the gyro sensor 180B to obtain a corresponding angular displacement of the foldable electronic device 200 on each axis, i.e., the angle at which each axis of the foldable electronic device 200 is tilted.

In some embodiments, when the processor 110 detects that the foldable electronic device 200 is in a folded state (i.e. the angular velocity data detected by the two gyro sensors 180B are identical), and the angle between the Y axis of the foldable electronic device 200 and the horizontal plane is within a preset angle range (e.g. 0 ° to 45 °), the angle between the Z axis of the foldable electronic device 200 and the horizontal plane is within another preset angle range (e.g. -5 ° to 5 °), the posture of the foldable electronic device 200 can be determined as a vertical screen placement posture.

The processor 110 also collects pressure signals via the pressure sensor 180A.

When the processor 110 determines that the foldable electronic device 200 is currently in a folded state through the two gyro sensors 180B, and the posture of the foldable electronic device 200 is a vertical screen posture, and the processor 110 further senses a pressing operation of a user on the external screen 20, the back cover or the bezel 201 through the pressure sensor 180A, the processor 110 outputs a first trigger signal to the driving unit 53, thereby controlling the driving unit 53 to perform the first operation, so that the attractive force between the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 is reduced or a repulsive force is generated between the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52. Thus, the first member 11 and the second member 12 spring apart from each other to form a gap 202 (see fig. 11 b). Thus, the user can insert his/her finger into the gap, and manually separate the first member 11 and the second member 12, so that the first member 11 is unfolded relative to the second member 12. In this way, the above-mentioned process releases the actuation state of the foldable electronic device 200, so that the user can conveniently unfold the foldable electronic device 200.

It is understood that in other embodiments, the processor 110 may also detect the acceleration of the foldable electronic device 200 in various directions through the acceleration sensor 180E to determine whether the foldable electronic device 200 is in a portrait orientation.

It will be appreciated that in this application scenario, the pressure sensor 180A may be disposed at any one or more positions of the frame 201, the outer screen 20, or the back cover 30 of the first member 11 and the second member 12.

It will be appreciated that in some embodiments, the pressure sensor 180A may also be replaced with a touch sensor 180K. The processor 110 may detect a touch operation of the user on the bezel 201, the external screen 20, or the back cover 30 through the touch sensor 180K.

It can be appreciated that in the present application scenario, by increasing gesture recognition of the foldable electronic device 200, the occurrence of an event caused by a false touch to unfold the foldable electronic device 200 is further reduced.

And (3) an application scene III:

please refer to fig. 13a and fig. 13b together. Fig. 13a is a user interface displayed on the external screen 20 of the foldable electronic device 200 when the foldable electronic device 200 is in the folded state. Fig. 13b shows the user interface displayed by the inner screen 194 when the foldable electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state after the user clicks the preset software (e.g., the reading software).

It will be appreciated that when a user clicks some software, such as video software, reading software, or office software, on the foldable electronic device 200 in a folded state, the user is often accustomed to expanding the foldable electronic device 200 to obtain a larger display area, thereby improving the entertainment experience or information interaction efficiency. In this manner, the user's intent to unfold the foldable electronic device 200 may be identified by the gyro sensor 180B and the processor 110.

In some embodiments, the processor 110 determines, through the gyro sensor 180B, that the current state of the foldable electronic device 200 is a folded state, and when the processor 110 recognizes that the user opens the preset software, the processor 110 outputs a first trigger signal to the driving unit 53 to control the driving unit 53 to perform a first operation, so that the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 are no longer attracted. Thus, the first member 11 and the second member 12 spring apart from each other, creating a gap 202 (see fig. 11 b). Thus, the user can manually separate the first member 11 and the second member 12 by inserting his/her finger into the slit 202, and spread the first member 11 relative to the second member 12. In this way, the above-mentioned process releases the actuation state of the foldable electronic device 200, so that the user can conveniently unfold the foldable electronic device 200.

It is understood that the preset software may be video software, office software (e.g., word processing software, presentation film making software, chart software, thought-guide software, drawing board software, etc.), reading software, game software, or the like.

It will be appreciated that in some embodiments, the preset software may be added by the user at his own time, and the type of preset software is not specifically limited in this application.

It will be appreciated that processor 110 controls drive unit 53 of electromagnetic module 50 to perform the corresponding operation while also switching the current display interface to a full screen display interface. It will be understood that in this embodiment, a full screen display interface refers to an interface displayed through the inner screen 194.

It can be appreciated that, in the foldable electronic device 200 provided in the present application, when in the folded state, when the processor 110 detects that the user clicks the preset software, the suction state of the first member 11 and the second member 12 is released in advance, and the user is reminded to watch a video or read an electronic book using an internal screen with a larger display area, and the user is facilitated to unfold the foldable electronic device 200, so that the user experience is improved.

And application scene IV:

please refer to fig. 14a and 14b together. Fig. 14a illustrates a user interface displayed on the external screen 20 when the foldable electronic device 200 is in a folded state, wherein the user interface includes video content. Fig. 14b is a full screen display interface of the video content of fig. 14a, i.e., a user interface displayed by the inner screen 194, when the foldable electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state.

It will be appreciated that when the user clicks a full screen function key of the video software in the collapsed state, the user may wish to expand the foldable electronic device 200 to have a larger display area, thereby improving the entertainment experience or information interaction efficiency. In this manner, the user's intent to unfold the foldable electronic device 200 may be identified by the gyro sensor 180B and the processor 110.

In some embodiments, the processor 110 may identify a current use scenario of the foldable electronic device 200, such as a video play scenario or a music play scenario, etc. The processor 110 may also determine the current state of the foldable electronic device 200 via the gyro sensor 180B.

When the processor 110 detects that the user clicks the full-screen function key in the video playing scene (please refer to fig. 14 a), and the processor 110 determines that the foldable electronic device 200 is currently in the folded state through the gyro sensor 180B, the processor 110 sends a first trigger signal to the driving unit 53 to control the driving unit 53 to execute a corresponding first operation, so that the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 are no longer attracted. In this way, the first member 11 and the second member 12 spring away from each other, creating a gap 202. Thus, the user can manually separate the first member 11 and the second member 12 by inserting his/her finger into the slit 202, and spread the first member 11 relative to the second member 12. In this way, the above-mentioned process releases the actuation state of the foldable electronic device 200, so that the user can conveniently unfold the foldable electronic device 200.

It can be understood that the processor 110 is further configured to switch the current display interface to a full-screen display interface while controlling the driving unit 53 of the electromagnetic module 50 to perform the corresponding operation. It will be understood that in this embodiment, a full screen display interface refers to an interface displayed through the inner screen 194.

Application scenario five:

referring to fig. 15a and 15b together, fig. 15a is a user interface displayed on the external screen 20 when the foldable electronic device 200 is in a folded state and the user invokes the split-screen function. Fig. 15b is a user interface displayed by the inner screen 194 when the foldable electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state.

It will be appreciated that in some embodiments, the foldable electronic device 200 also has a split screen functionality. It can be understood that split screen refers to that in the same terminal device, in order to meet the use requirement of a user on multiple application programs in the same time period, multiple application programs are displayed in the same display interface.

For example, referring to fig. 15a, in some embodiments, when the foldable electronic device 200 is in a folded state, a user may open any application program, call out a split-screen application bar by sliding the screen from outside to inside and stopping at the left or right edge of the external screen 20, long press and drag the application program in the split-screen application bar into the screen, and further trigger the split-screen of the application program. It will be appreciated that in other embodiments, the user may perform other operations to achieve split screens according to the corresponding foldable electronic device 200.

It will be appreciated that when a user invokes the split screen function of the foldable electronic device 200 in the folded state, the user may wish to expand the foldable electronic device 200 to have a larger display area while displaying two user interfaces. In this manner, the user's intent to unfold the foldable electronic device 200 may be identified by the gyro sensor 180B and the processor 110.

In some embodiments, the processor 110 may detect whether a split screen function of the foldable electronic device 200 is triggered. The processor 110 also detects the current state of the foldable electronic device 200 through the gyro sensor 180B.

When the processor 110 detects that the user triggers the split screen function of the foldable electronic device 200 and the processor 110 detects that the foldable electronic device 200 is in the folded state through the gyro sensor 180B, the processor 110 outputs a first trigger signal to the driving unit 53 to control the driving unit 53 to perform a corresponding first operation, so that the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 are no longer attracted. Thus, the first member 11 and the second member 12 spring away from each other, creating a gap 202. Thus, the user can manually separate the first member 11 and the second member 12 by inserting his/her finger into the slit 202, and spread the first member 11 relative to the second member 12. In this way, the above-mentioned process releases the actuation state of the foldable electronic device 200, so that the user can conveniently unfold the foldable electronic device 200.

It can be appreciated that, in this application scenario, the processor 110 detects that the user triggers the split-screen event and combines with the current state of the foldable electronic device 200, so as to further control the release of the actuation state between the first member 11 and the second member 12, thereby facilitating the user to further unfold the foldable electronic device 200.

Application scene six:

referring to fig. 16a and 16b, fig. 16a is a schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device 200 in a folded state when a user walks while holding the foldable electronic device 200 in a folded state, and fig. 16b is a schematic diagram of the foldable electronic device 200 in an unfolded state when the foldable electronic device 200 is connected to a predetermined wireless network and the user sits still.

It will be appreciated that when a user walks into an office with the foldable electronic device 200 in a folded state, connects to a wireless network in the office, the user may prefer to unfold the foldable electronic device 200 to have a larger display area to assist in the office. In this manner, the user's intent to unfold the foldable electronic device 200 may be identified by the gyro sensor 180B, the acceleration sensor 180E, the wireless communication module 160, and the processor 110.

It will be appreciated that the gyro sensor 180B may be used to detect acceleration and gravity sensing of the foldable electronic device 200 in three directions, the Y-axis, the X-axis, and the Z-axis, to detect the state of the foldable electronic device 200 (e.g., folding or unfolding) and to determine the state of motion of the user (e.g., sitting or walking, etc.). In some embodiments, the processor 110 detects the current state of the foldable electronic device 200, as well as the user's motion state, through the gyroscopic sensor 180B.

The processor 110 may also determine where the user is located through the wireless communication module 160.

When the processor 110 determines that the foldable electronic device 200 is in the folded state through the gyro sensor 180B and that the user switches from the walking state to the sitting state, the processor 110 further detects that the foldable electronic device 200 is at the preset location through the wireless communication module 160, the processor 110 outputs a first trigger signal to the driving unit 53, so as to control the driving unit 53 to perform a corresponding first operation, so that the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 are no longer attracted. Thus, the first member 11 and the second member 12 spring away from each other, creating a gap 202. Thus, the user can manually separate the first member 11 and the second member 12 by inserting his/her finger into the slit 202, and spread the first member 11 relative to the second member 12. In this way, the above-mentioned process releases the actuation state of the foldable electronic device 200, so that the user can conveniently unfold the foldable electronic device 200.

It will be appreciated that in some scenarios, the processor 110 determines that the foldable electronic device 200 is at a preset location by determining that the wireless communication module 160 is connected to a preset wireless network. It is understood that the preset wireless network may be a Wi-Fi network of an office location such as an office or a study. For example, when the foldable electronic device 200 is connected to a Wi-Fi network of an office, and the user shifts from a walking state to a sitting state, it can be predicted that the user may be working in the office next. Obviously, the user is likely to unfold the foldable electronic device 200 to increase the display area and improve office efficiency. In this way, the processor 110 releases the engaging state of the first member 11 and the second member 12 in advance by controlling the driving unit 53 to perform the corresponding first operation, so that the user can conveniently unfold the foldable electronic device 200 for office work.

It will be appreciated that in some scenarios, the processor 110 further directly obtains information (such as latitude and longitude) of the location of the foldable electronic device 200 through the wireless communication module 160, so as to determine whether the foldable electronic device is at a preset location. For example, in some embodiments, the processor 110 may determine that the user is at a company via GPS communication technology in the wireless communication module 160, and the processor 110 may also predict that the user may be in the company next step when it detects that the user transitions from a walking state to a sitting state. Obviously, the user is likely to unfold the foldable electronic device 200 to increase the display area and improve office efficiency. In this way, the processor 110 releases the engaging state of the first member 11 and the second member 12 in advance by controlling the driving unit 53 to perform the corresponding first operation, so that the user can conveniently unfold the foldable electronic device 200 for office work.

It will be appreciated that in some embodiments, the processor 110 may also collect the magnitude of the acceleration of the foldable electronic device 200 in each direction through the acceleration sensor 180E, and further determine the state change of the user through the change of the acceleration in each direction. For example, the processor 110 may determine whether the user is currently walking or sitting by the change in acceleration in various directions detected by the acceleration sensor 180E. As such, the processor 110 may detect the user's intention to unfold the foldable electronic device 200 through the gyro sensor 180B in combination with the acceleration sensor 180E.

Application scene seven:

with continued reference to fig. 17a and 17b, fig. 17a is a schematic diagram of the foldable electronic device 200 in the folded state when not connected to the predetermined wireless device. Fig. 17b is a schematic diagram of the foldable electronic device 200 in an unfolded state when connected to a preset wireless device.

It will be appreciated that when a user connects the foldable electronic device 200 in a folded state to a wireless device, such as a bluetooth keyboard, etc., it is predicted that the user may prefer to unfold the foldable electronic device 200 for a larger display area to assist in offices. As such, the user's intent to unfold the foldable electronic device 200 may be identified by the gyro sensor 180B, the wireless communication module 160, and the processor 110.

In some embodiments, the processor 110 detects the current state of the foldable electronic device 200 through the gyroscopic sensor 180B. The processor 110 also detects whether the foldable electronic device 200 is connected to the preset wireless device A1 through the wireless communication module 160.

When the processor 110 detects that the current state of the foldable electronic device 200 is the foldable state through the gyro sensor 180B and the processor 110 detects that the foldable electronic device 200 is connected to the preset wireless device A1 through the wireless communication module 160, the processor 110 outputs a first trigger signal to the driving unit 53 to control the driving unit 53 to perform a corresponding first operation, so that the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 are not attracted any more. Thus, the first member 11 and the second member 12 spring away from each other, creating a gap 202. Thus, the user can manually separate the first member 11 and the second member 12 by inserting his/her finger into the slit 202, and spread the first member 11 relative to the second member 12. In this way, the above-mentioned process releases the actuation state of the foldable electronic device 200, so that the user can conveniently unfold the foldable electronic device 200.

It will be appreciated that in some scenarios, the wireless device A1 may be a bluetooth wireless device, such as a wireless keyboard, a stylus, a wireless headset, etc.

Application scenario eight:

referring to fig. 18a and fig. 18b together, fig. 18a is a schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device 200 in a folded state when receiving a screen projection request; fig. 18b is a user interface displayed by the inner screen 194 when the foldable electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state as a projected screen device.

In some embodiments, the foldable electronic device 200 may also be communicatively coupled with other electronic devices for multi-screen co-operation. For example, in some embodiments, the foldable electronic device 200 may cast a screen to other electronic devices as a screen-casting device or accept a screen-casting request from other electronic devices as a screen-cast device.

It will be appreciated that the processor 110 is also configured to detect whether the foldable electronic device 200 triggers multi-screen co-operation. For example, in some embodiments, the foldable electronic device accepts collaborative requests, such as screen projection requests, from other electronic devices.

It will be appreciated that when the foldable electronic device 200 in the folded state receives a request for a screen of at least two electronic devices, the user may prefer to unfold the foldable electronic device 200 to simultaneously display the screen projection interfaces of the two electronic devices. As such, the user's intent to unfold the foldable electronic device 200 may be identified by the gyro sensor 180B and the processor 110.

In some embodiments, the gyro sensor 180B is used to detect the current state of the foldable electronic device 200. When the processor 110 detects that the foldable electronic device 200 is in the folded state through the gyro sensor 180B and the processor 110 detects that the user accepts a screen-throwing request of at least two electronic devices, such as the electronic device 200a and the electronic device 200B, the processor 110 outputs a first trigger signal to the driving unit 53 to control the driving unit 53 to perform a corresponding first operation, so that the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 are no longer attracted. Thus, the first member 11 and the second member 12 spring away from each other, creating a gap 202. Thus, the user can manually separate the first member 11 and the second member 12 by inserting his/her finger into the slit 202, and spread the first member 11 relative to the second member 12. In this way, the above-mentioned process releases the actuation state of the foldable electronic device 200, so that the user can conveniently unfold the foldable electronic device 200.

It can be appreciated that when the processor 110 receives the screen projection requests of at least two screen projection devices, the current state of the foldable electronic device 200 is detected, and the driving unit 53 is controlled to perform corresponding operations, so that the engaging state of the first member 11 and the second member 12 is released in advance, so that the user can conveniently unfold the foldable electronic device 200.

It will be appreciated that in other embodiments, the foldable electronic device 200 may trigger multi-screen co-operation as well as trigger an extended display mode or trigger a mirrored display mode. Wherein, the foldable electronic device 200 triggers the extended display mode, which means that the foldable electronic device 200 is used as a second display screen of a personal computer (personal computer, PC) to display different content from the PC. Triggering the mirror display mode by the foldable electronic device 200 refers to the foldable electronic device 200 acting as a second display screen for the PC and being used to present the same content as the PC. In both modes, the foldable electronic device 200 can be operated by a user independently from the PC, and the user can also realize the operation of the PC by operating the display interface of the foldable electronic device 200.

It will be appreciated that, due to the larger display interface of the PC, when the foldable electronic device 200 triggers the extended display mode or the mirror display mode, the user obviously tends to unfold the foldable electronic device 200 more so as to obtain a larger display area, thereby facilitating the manipulation of the PC interface.

It can be appreciated that, in each application scenario described above, after the actuation state of the first member 11 and the second member 12 is released, the processor of the foldable electronic device 200 may also send a prompt message to the user through the audio module or the like. The prompting information is used for prompting the user that the current actuation state of the foldable electronic device 200 is released, and the foldable electronic device 200 can be unfolded. It will be appreciated that the prompt may be text displayed on the external screen 20, or voice message sent by the speaker 170A, or a vibration prompt generated by the motor 191, or a prompt generated by flashing a flash.

It will be appreciated that in some embodiments, after the foldable electronic device 200 is unfolded, the processor 110 may continue to drive the driving unit 53 to operate, so that the first magnetic attraction 51 returns to its original state.

It will be appreciated that, in some embodiments, after the processor 110 controls the driving unit 53 to perform the corresponding first operation to make the first member 11 and the second member 12 no longer attract each other in any application scenario, when the processor 110 does not detect that the first member 11 is unfolded relative to the second member 12 after the preset time by the gyro sensor 180B, the processor 110 controls the driving unit 53 to perform the corresponding operation to restore the first magnetic attraction piece 51, so that the first member 11 and the second member 12 are restored to the corresponding attraction state, and the attraction state of the first member 11 and the second member 12 is released again until any application scenario triggers as described above.

It can be appreciated that in the third to eighth application scenarios, the user's intention to unfold the foldable electronic device 200 can be further confirmed by the pressure sensor 180A and/or the touch sensor 180K provided on the foldable electronic device 200. For example, in the third to eighth application scenarios, the processor 110 further detects whether the pressure signal is greater than or equal to the preset threshold value through the pressure sensor 180A before the processor 110 outputs the first trigger signal to the driving unit 53. When the processor 110 detects that the pressure signal is greater than or equal to the preset threshold value through the pressure sensor 180A, the processor 110 outputs a first trigger signal to the driving unit 53, so as to control the driving unit 53 to perform a corresponding first operation, so that the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 are not attracted any more. Thus, the first member 11 and the second member 12 spring away from each other, creating a gap 202. Thus, the user can manually separate the first member 11 and the second member 12 by inserting his/her finger into the slit 202, and spread the first member 11 relative to the second member 12.

It will be appreciated that in other embodiments, the foldable electronic device 200 is also provided with a voice recognition module (not shown). The processor 110 passes through the voice recognition module and other sensors to collectively recognize the user's intention to fold the foldable electronic device 200 or unfold the foldable electronic device 200.

For example, when the processor 110 detects that the foldable electronic device 200 is in a folded state through the gyro sensor 180B and the processor 110 detects a preset voice command (e.g., "sesame door opening") through the voice recognition module, the processor 110 outputs a first trigger signal to the driving unit 53. After receiving the first trigger signal, the driving unit 53 performs a corresponding first operation, so that the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 are not attracted any more. Thus, the first member 11 and the second member 12 spring away from each other, creating a gap 202. Thus, the user can manually separate the first member 11 and the second member 12 by inserting his/her finger into the slit 202, and spread the first member 11 relative to the second member 12. In this way, the above-mentioned process releases the actuation state of the foldable electronic device 200, so that the user can conveniently unfold the foldable electronic device 200.

With continued reference to fig. 19-20 b, the following description will take an application scenario nine to an application scenario ten as an example, where when the foldable electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state, the operation process of controlling the attractive force of the first magnetic attraction piece 51 relative to the second magnetic attraction piece 52 in response to the user operation is described.

Application scene nine:

referring to fig. 19, it can be appreciated that in some embodiments, the angle between the first member 11 and the second member 12 gradually decreases when the user closes the foldable electronic device 200. In this way, when the foldable electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state, the intention of the user to fold the foldable electronic device 200 can be judged and identified by detecting the angle change trend between the first member 11 and the second member 12.

In some embodiments, an angle sensor 180Q is used to detect an angle between the first member 11 and the second member 12. It will be appreciated that the angle sensor 180Q may be mounted on the bending portion 13, and the angle between the first member 11 and the second member 12 may be determined by detecting the angle at which the bending portion 13 is bent. In this way, the processor 110 detects the angle between the first member 11 and the second member 12 through the angle sensor 180Q to determine the trend of the angle change between the first member 11 and the second member 12, and determine whether the angle between the first member 11 and the second member 12 reaches the preset angle range (e.g., 25 ° -35 °). When the processor 110 determines that the angle between the first member 11 and the second member 12 gradually decreases until the angle between the first member 11 and the second member 12 reaches the preset angle range, the processor 110 outputs the second trigger signal to the driving unit 53. After receiving the second trigger signal, the driving unit 53 performs a corresponding second operation to change the current flowing through the coil 512, and controls the attractive force of the first magnetic attraction piece 51 on the second magnetic attraction piece 52, that is, controls the attractive force between the first member 11 and the second member 12, so as to adjust the angular velocity of the first member 11 when moving relative to the second member 12, and provide assistance for the user to fold the foldable electronic device 200.

For example, in some embodiments, when the driving unit 53 receives the second trigger signal, a corresponding second operation is performed to increase the attractive force of the first magnetic attraction piece 51 to the second magnetic attraction piece 52.

In some embodiments, after receiving the second trigger signal, the driving unit 53 further controls the magnitude of the current flowing through the coil 512 to make the angular velocity of the first member 11 moving relative to the second member 12 reach the preset angular velocity.

In some embodiments, the predetermined angular velocity may be a constant angular velocity, such that when the angle between the first member 11 and the second member 12 reaches the predetermined angle, the first member 11 moves at a uniform speed relative to the second member 12 until the first member 11 and the second member 12 are attracted to each other.

In some embodiments, the preset angular velocity may be a varying angular velocity. For example, in some embodiments, when the processor 110 determines that the angle between the first member 11 and the second member 12 gradually decreases until the angle between the first member 11 and the second member 12 reaches a first preset angle (for example, 60 °), the processor 110 outputs a first control signal to the driving unit 53, so that the driving unit 53 first controls the first member 11 to move at a first preset angular velocity relative to the second member 12. When the first member 11 continues to move relative to the second member 12 so that the angle between the first member 11 and the second member 12 reaches a second preset angle, and the second preset angle is smaller than the first preset angle (for example, the second preset angle is 30 °), the processor 110 outputs a second control signal to the driving unit 53 so that the driving unit 53 controls the first member 11 to move at a second preset angular velocity relative to the second member 12, and the second preset angular velocity is smaller than the first preset angular velocity. In this way, the time taken for the foldable electronic device 200 to close can be shortened while ensuring that the foldable electronic device 200 is folded at a stable speed.

It will be appreciated that the user's hand muscle strength is different, and the user's strength when closing the foldable electronic device 200 is different, and thus the closing experience when folding the foldable electronic device 200 may be different from user to user. In the embodiment of the present application, the processor 110 is further used to control the angular velocity of the first member 11 moving relative to the second member 12 to reach the preset angular velocity, so that on one hand, the foldable electronic device 200 is closed at a stable velocity; on the other hand, when the first member 11 and the second member 12 are brought into contact with each other, a pop sound is generated, and the feel of the user closing the foldable electronic device 200 is improved.

It can be appreciated that the preset angle range, the preset angular velocity, etc. can be set according to the needs of specific products, and the preset angle and the preset angular velocity are not limited in the application.

Application scene ten:

referring to fig. 20 a-20 b, fig. 20a is a user interface displayed by the inner screen 194 when an incoming call is received while the foldable electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state. Fig. 20b is a user interface displayed by the external screen 20 when an incoming call is received while the foldable electronic device 200 is in the folded state.

It will be appreciated that in some scenarios, when the foldable electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state and an incoming call is received, the user may need to have an earpiece to answer in order to preserve privacy. As such, when the foldable electronic device 200 receives an incoming call, and the angle between the first member 11 and the second member 12 gradually decreases until reaching a preset angle range (e.g., 25 ° -30 °), the user's intention to fold the foldable electronic device 200 can be recognized.

In some embodiments, the mobile communication module 150 is used to implement wireless communications. The processor 110 may detect whether the foldable electronic device 200 receives an incoming call through the mobile communication module. The processor 110 detects an angle between the first member 11 and the second member 12 through the angle sensor 180Q. When the processor 110 detects that the foldable electronic device 200 receives an incoming call through the mobile communication module 150, and the processor 110 determines that the angle between the first member 11 and the second member 12 is gradually reduced through the angle sensor 180Q until reaching the preset angle range, the processor 110 outputs a second trigger signal to the driving unit 53. After receiving the second trigger signal, the driving unit 53 performs a corresponding second operation to control the first magnetic attraction piece 51 to increase the attraction force to the second magnetic attraction piece 52, so as to adjust the angular speed of the movement of the first member 11 relative to the second member 12.

In this way, the processor 110 controls the driving unit 53 to change the current flowing through the coil 512, so as to control the attractive force of the first magnetic attraction piece 51 on the second magnetic attraction piece 52, that is, control the attractive force between the first member 11 and the second member 12, so as to adjust the angular velocity of the first member 11 moving relative to the second member 12, and provide assistance for the user to fold the foldable electronic device 200.

In some embodiments, after receiving the second trigger signal, the driving unit 53 further controls the magnitude of the current flowing through the coil 512 to adjust the attractive force of the first magnetic attraction piece 51 to the second magnetic attraction piece 52, so that the angular velocity of the first member 11 moving relative to the second member 12 reaches the preset angular velocity.

It can be appreciated that in the present application scenario, the user's intention to fold the foldable electronic device 200 is confirmed by determining whether the foldable electronic device 200 receives an incoming call, and further determining whether the angle range between the first member 11 and the second member reaches the preset angle range. Thus, assistance is provided for the user to fold the foldable electronic device 200, so that the user can conveniently hold the foldable electronic device 200 to talk, and personal privacy of the user is ensured.

Referring to fig. 3 and 11a together, it can be understood that when the foldable electronic device 200 is folded, the user will press the external screen 20, the back cover 30 or the frame 201 of the foldable electronic device 200 with force. It will be appreciated that the pressure sensor 180A may be disposed at any one or any combination of the three positions of the outer screen 20, the back cover 30, or the bezel 201.

It will be appreciated that in some embodiments, the foldable electronic device 200 is also provided with earpiece listening functions and hands-free listening functions. When the processor 110 of the foldable electronic device 200 detects an incoming call and the user clicks the earphone receiving function, and the angle sensor 180Q detects that the angle between the first member 11 and the second member 12 is 180 °, the processor 110 outputs a second trigger signal to the driving unit 53 to control the driving unit 53 to perform a corresponding second operation.

It can be appreciated that the foldable electronic device 200 provided by the present application provides assistance for a user to unfold or fold the foldable electronic device 200 by combining the usage habit and the usage scenario of the user, so that the foldable electronic device has better opening and closing experience on one hand, and is helpful for improving the operation efficiency and the user experience of the user; on the other hand, because the foldable electronic device 200 can combine with the use scene of the user, the foldable electronic device 200 can automatically provide power for the user to unfold the foldable electronic device 200, therefore, the foldable electronic device 200 can be conveniently opened and closed by the user without arranging a buckle structure, and when the foldable electronic device 200 is folded, the middle frames on the first component 11 and the second component 12 can be tightly attached to each other, so that the cleanliness of the inner screen of the foldable electronic device 200 is improved.

It can be understood that in the above application scenario one to application scenario ten, the foldable electronic device 200 is described as an invagination device. In other embodiments, the working principles and working procedures in the application scenario one to the application scenario ten can be applied to the folded foldable electronic device by those skilled in the art.

The present application also provides a foldable electronic device 300. The foldable electronic device 300 may be folded into three or more layers. In some embodiments, the foldable electronic device 300 is exemplified as a three-fold foldable electronic device. The foldable electronic device 300 also includes a first member 11, a second member 12, and a bending portion 13. The foldable electronic device 300 is substantially the same as the foldable electronic device 200 in that the foldable electronic device 300 further includes a third member 14 and another bending portion 13. The first member 11 and the second member 12 are connected through a bending portion 13, and the second member 12 and the third member 14 are connected through another bending portion 13, so that the foldable electronic device 300 can be folded to form a three-layer structure.

It is understood that in other embodiments, the foldable electronic device 300 may also include N members and N-1 bending portions to bend to form an N-layer structure. Wherein, every two adjacent components are connected through a bending part. It will be appreciated that for a foldable electronic device 300 that is foldable to form multiple layers, an unfolded state may be considered to be formed as long as two of the at least three members are flattened.

In some embodiments, the present application also provides a foldable electronic device 400. The foldable electronic device 400 is exemplified by a notebook computer. The foldable electronic device 400 also includes a first member 11 and a second member 12. Wherein the first member 11 may be a side on which a display screen is mounted and the second member 12 may be a side on which a keyboard is mounted. Two pressure sensors 180A are provided on the rims 401 of the first member 11 and the second member 12. And the two pressure sensors 180A are respectively disposed on the frames 401 on the sides of the first member 11 and the second member 12 away from the bending portion 13. It is understood that the electromagnetic module 50 and the identification module may be disposed on the foldable electronic device 400. Therefore, the application scenarios mentioned above can also be applied to the foldable electronic device 400 according to practical situations, so as to facilitate the user to unfold or fold the foldable electronic device 400.

The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical solution of the present application and not for limiting, and although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the technical solution of the present application may be modified or equivalently replaced without departing from the spirit and essence of the technical solution of the present application.

Claims

1. A foldable electronic device, comprising:

a first member, a second member, the first member being folded or unfolded relative to the second member;

a sensor that collects data based on user operations;

the processor is used for receiving the data and outputting a corresponding trigger signal to the first driving unit according to the data so as to enable the first driving unit to execute a first operation, so that when the first component is folded relative to the second component, attractive force between the first magnetic attraction piece and the second magnetic attraction piece is controlled to be reduced or repulsive force is generated between the first magnetic attraction piece and the second magnetic attraction piece; or causing the first driving unit to perform a second operation to control an attractive force between the first magnetic attraction piece and the second magnetic attraction piece to increase when an angle of the first member with respect to the second member is gradually reduced until the angle reaches a preset angle range.

2. The foldable electronic device of claim 1, wherein: the trigger signal comprises a first trigger signal and a second trigger signal, and when the processor outputs the first trigger signal to the first driving unit, the first driving unit executes the first operation; when the processor outputs the second trigger signal to the first driving unit, the driving unit performs the second operation.

3. The foldable electronic device of claim 2, wherein: the sensor comprises a first sensor and a second sensor;

the first sensor is used for detecting the current state of the foldable electronic device, the second sensor is used for sensing the magnitude of the pressure signal, and when the processor judges that the current state of the foldable electronic device is a folding state through the first sensor and detects that the pressure signal is greater than or equal to a preset threshold through the second sensor, the processor outputs the first trigger signal to the first driving unit so as to control the first driving unit to execute the first operation.

4. The foldable electronic device of claim 2, wherein: the sensor comprises a first sensor and a second sensor;

The first sensor is used for detecting the current state and the current gesture of the foldable electronic device, and the second sensor is used for sensing the magnitude of the pressure signal; when the processor detects that the current state of the foldable electronic equipment is a folding state through the first sensor, the posture of the foldable electronic equipment is a preset posture; and when the processor detects that the pressure signal is greater than or equal to a preset threshold value through the second sensor, the processor outputs the first trigger signal to the first driving unit so as to control the first driving unit to execute the first operation.

5. The foldable electronic device of claim 2, wherein: the sensor comprises a first sensor, wherein the first sensor is used for detecting the current state of the foldable electronic equipment, and when the processor detects that the current state of the foldable electronic equipment is a folding state through the first sensor and detects a preset event, the processor outputs a first trigger signal to the first driving unit so as to control the first driving unit to execute the first operation.

6. The foldable electronic device of claim 5, wherein: the preset event is that preset software on the foldable electronic device is triggered; or the preset event is that the full screen function under the video playing scene is triggered; or the preset event is that the split screen function of the foldable electronic equipment is triggered; or the preset event is triggering multi-screen cooperative operation.

7. The foldable electronic device of claim 6, wherein: the preset software is one of video software, word processing software, demonstration film making software, chart software, thinking guiding software, drawing board software, reading software and game software.

8. The foldable electronic device of claim 2, wherein: the sensor comprises a first sensor, wherein the first sensor is used for detecting the current state of the foldable electronic equipment and judging the motion state of a user; the foldable electronic device further comprises a wireless communication module, wherein the wireless communication module is used for determining the place where the user is located;

when the processor detects that the current state of the foldable electronic device is a folding state through the first sensor and judges that the user is converted from a walking state to a sitting state, and when the processor detects that the foldable electronic device is at a preset place through the wireless communication module, the processor outputs the first trigger signal to the first driving unit so as to control the first driving unit to execute the first operation.

9. The foldable electronic device of claim 8, wherein: the processor determines that the foldable electronic device is at the preset location by determining that the wireless communication module is connected to a preset wireless network.

10. The foldable electronic device of claim 9, wherein: the preset wireless network is a wireless network of an office or a wireless network of a study room.

11. The foldable electronic device of claim 8, wherein: and the processor acquires the position information of the foldable electronic equipment through the wireless communication module so as to judge that the foldable electronic equipment is positioned at the preset place.

12. The foldable electronic device of claim 2, wherein: the sensor comprises a first sensor for detecting a current state of the foldable electronic device; the foldable electronic device further comprises a wireless communication module, wherein the wireless communication module is further used for being connected to a preset wireless device;

when the processor detects that the current state of the foldable electronic device is a folded state through the first sensor and the processor detects that the foldable electronic device is connected to the preset wireless device through the wireless communication module, the processor outputs the first trigger signal to the first driving unit so as to control the first driving unit to execute the first operation.

13. The foldable electronic device of claim 12, wherein: the preset wireless device is a wireless Bluetooth keyboard, a handwriting pen or a wireless earphone.

14. The foldable electronic device according to any one of claims 5-13, wherein: the sensor further comprises a second sensor, the second sensor is used for sensing the magnitude of the pressure signal, the processor further detects the magnitude of the pressure signal through the second sensor before the processor outputs the first trigger signal to the first driving unit, and when the processor detects that the pressure signal is greater than or equal to a preset threshold through the second sensor, the processor outputs the first trigger signal to the first driving unit so as to control the first driving unit to execute the first operation.

15. The foldable electronic device of any one of claims 1-14, wherein the foldable electronic device is further configured to: the second sensor is arranged at any one or more positions of a frame, an outer screen or a back cover of the foldable electronic equipment.

16. The foldable electronic device of claim 15, wherein: the foldable electronic equipment is provided with at least two second sensors, the foldable electronic equipment further comprises a bending part, the first component and the second component are connected through the bending part, and the two second sensors are respectively arranged on the frame of one side, far away from the bending part, of the first component and the second component.

17. The foldable electronic device of claim 2, wherein: the sensor includes a third sensor for detecting an angle between the first member and the second member, and when the processor detects that the angle between the first member and the second member gradually decreases until reaching the preset angle range, the processor outputs the second trigger signal to the first driving unit to control the first driving unit to perform the second operation.

18. The foldable electronic device of claim 17, wherein: the foldable electronic device further comprises a mobile communication module, wherein the mobile communication module is used for realizing wireless communication;

when the processor detects an incoming call through the mobile communication module and the processor detects that the angle between the first component and the second component is gradually reduced through the third sensor until the preset angle range is reached, the processor outputs the second trigger signal to the first driving unit so as to control the first driving unit to execute the second operation.

19. The foldable electronic device of any one of claims 1-18, wherein the foldable electronic device is further configured to: the foldable electronic device further comprises a second driving unit, wherein the second driving unit is electrically connected to the second magnetic attraction piece, the second driving unit is also arranged on the second component, and the processor outputs a corresponding trigger signal to the second driving unit so that the second driving unit executes the first operation; or cause the second driving unit to perform the second operation.