CN211752495U

CN211752495U - Fingertip building block

Info

Publication number: CN211752495U
Application number: CN202020031750.6U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 邢政; 谢迎春
Original assignee: Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co Ltd
Current assignee: Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co Ltd
Priority date: 2020-01-07
Filing date: 2020-01-07
Publication date: 2020-10-27
Anticipated expiration: 2030-01-07

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a fingertip building block. The fingertip building block comprises a motion sensor and a wireless communication module, and is in communication connection with the mobile terminal through the wireless communication module, and the fingertip building block control method comprises the following steps: receiving a first instruction sent by a mobile terminal; detecting a first turnover number through a motion sensor in response to a first instruction; and sending the first turnover frequency to the mobile terminal. Through action sensor and the wireless communication module who sets up in the fingertip building blocks, can detect the upset and realize interacting with mobile terminal, accomplish multiple functions based on different instructions, satisfy user's needs, improve the recreational and the continuation object for appreciation nature of fingertip building blocks.

Description

Fingertip building block

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to intelligent toys, and more particularly to fingertip building blocks.

Background

The fingertip building block is a portable hand toy, can be turned over in the hand to change the shape, and is loved by users due to the interestingness and the portability.

However, due to the limited structure, the function is relatively single, and only the turning can be realized, so that the user is easy to generate a tedious mind state after using for a period of time, and more interactivity and continuous game playing cannot be provided.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

To overcome the problems in the related art, the present disclosure provides a fingertip block, including: the adjacent overturning blocks are connected in an overturning way through connecting shafts; each overturning block is internally provided with an action sensor for detecting overturning action; the connecting shaft is internally provided with a wireless communication module for being in communication connection with the mobile terminal.

In one embodiment, the fingertip block further comprises: one or more batteries disposed inside the one or more turning blocks.

In one embodiment, the battery is a wireless rechargeable battery.

In one embodiment, the fingertip block further comprises: and the LED lamp is arranged in each overturning block.

In one embodiment, the LED lamp may emit light of a corresponding color according to an instruction sent by the mobile terminal or according to a turning motion detected by the motion sensor.

In one embodiment, the turning block comprises: the turnover block shell is transparent or semitransparent and is arranged on the outermost layer of the turnover block and used for accommodating the action sensor and the LED lamp.

In one embodiment, the fingertip block further comprises: the loudspeaker is arranged in one or more overturning blocks and can emit corresponding sound according to an instruction sent by the mobile terminal or overturning action detected by the action sensor.

The technical scheme provided by the embodiment of the disclosure can have the following beneficial effects: through action sensor and the wireless communication module who sets up in the fingertip building blocks, can detect the upset and realize interacting with mobile terminal, accomplish multiple functions based on different instructions, satisfy user's needs, improve the recreational and the continuation object for appreciation nature of fingertip building blocks.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

Fig. 1 is a flowchart illustrating a fingertip block control method according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 2 is a flow chart illustrating another method of controlling a fingertip block according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 3 is a flow chart illustrating another method of controlling a fingertip block according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 4 is a flow chart illustrating another method of controlling a fingertip block according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a fingertip block and its interaction, according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a fingertip block configuration in accordance with an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a fingertip block control device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a schematic block diagram illustrating another fingertip block control device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a schematic block diagram illustrating another fingertip block control device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram of an electronic device shown in accordance with an example embodiment.

Detailed Description

Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the accompanying drawings, like numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the invention, as detailed in the appended claims.

At present, in the related art, the fingertip building blocks are favored by users due to interestingness and portability, but the fingertip building blocks cannot meet the requirements of the users due to single functions, monotonous appearance and poor interactivity, and are short of long-term playability.

The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a fingertip block control method 10, where the fingertip block may include a motion sensor and a wireless communication module, and may be in communication connection with a mobile terminal through the wireless communication module, and the communication connection may be established in various forms such as a local area network, WiFi, or bluetooth. The action sensor can detect the turnover frequency of the fingertip building blocks, the turnover frequency and the like. As shown in fig. 1, the fingertip block control method 10 may include steps S11 to S13, which are described in detail below:

and step S11, receiving a first instruction sent by the mobile terminal. In step S12, in response to the first instruction, a first number of inversions is detected by the motion sensor. And step S13, sending the first turnover number to the mobile terminal.

In this embodiment, the instruction sent by the mobile terminal is received through the wireless communication module, according to the first instruction, the first turning frequency of the fingertip building block may be detected through the motion sensor, where the first turning frequency may be a turning frequency within a specified time period, or may be a turning frequency that starts to be detected in real time after the first instruction is received until turning is stopped or another stop instruction is received, and the first turning frequency may be sent to the mobile terminal through the wireless communication module, and may be sent in real time, or may be sent after the specified time period is ended. Through this embodiment, statistics upset number of times that can be convenient increases the interest to can realize many people's match interactive class of recreation mode.

In an embodiment, as shown in fig. 2, the fingertip block control method 10 may further include: step S14, detecting and accumulating the second turnover frequency through the action sensor; and step S15, sending a second flipping number to the mobile terminal in response to a second instruction sent by the mobile terminal or in response to a preset period. In this embodiment, the turnover number may be continuously detected by the motion sensor and accumulated, and when the mobile terminal sends the second instruction, the accumulated second turnover number is sent to the mobile terminal, or the accumulated second turnover number is automatically sent to the mobile terminal in a preset period, for example, a day, so that the user can conveniently know the turnover number at a certain time or every day.

In an embodiment, the fingertip block may further include an LED lamp, and the LED lamp can change the light emitting color, as shown in fig. 3, the fingertip block control method 10 may further include: and step S16, receiving a light-emitting instruction sent by the mobile terminal, and adjusting the light-emitting mode of the LED lamp. In this embodiment, the wireless communication module receives a light emitting instruction sent by the mobile terminal, so that the LED lamp continues to emit light according to the light emitting instruction. Due to the fact that the LED lamp is arranged and the light emitting mode can be changed according to the instruction, the fingertip building blocks can bring more visual changes to users, corresponding adjustment can be conducted according to overturning, more functions and playability are added, and user experience is improved.

In one embodiment, step S16 may include: receiving a third instruction sent by the mobile terminal; and adjusting the LED lamp to emit light of a first color, wherein the first color corresponds to the third instruction. In this example, can adjust the LED lamp of fingertip building blocks to send the light of appointed colour according to the instruction that the user sent through mobile terminal, light is fixed colour, and the user can set up through mobile terminal. In some scenarios, multiple fingertip blocks may be connected through one mobile terminal, each fingertip block being assigned a different color, thereby enhancing multi-person interactivity. In other scenes, the user can change the color of the fingertip blocks through the mobile terminal at any time, so that the required color can be displayed at any time.

In an embodiment, step S16 may further include: receiving a fourth instruction sent by the mobile terminal; in response to a fourth instruction, the LED lamp periodically changes the emission color. In this embodiment, the user can set up the LED lamp of fingertip building blocks through mobile terminal and regularly alternate the luminous colour for the colour periodic transformation of fingertip building blocks.

In an embodiment, step S16 may further include: receiving a fifth instruction sent by the mobile terminal; detecting, by the motion sensor, a turnover frequency in response to the fifth instruction; based on the turnover frequency, the LED lamp emits light with the color corresponding to the turnover frequency. In this embodiment, the user sets the LED lamp to be linked with the motion sensor through the mobile terminal, and adjusts the light emitting color of the LED lamp according to the turnover frequency detected by the motion sensor, for example, the wavelength of the light emitting color may be gradually increased along with the increase of the turnover frequency, that is, the light emitting color is gradually changed from blue to red. Through the linkage of action sensor and LED lamp, can further increase the interest and the sight of fingertip building blocks.

In an embodiment, step S16 may further include: receiving a sixth instruction sent by the mobile terminal; detecting, by the motion sensor, a turning motion in response to the sixth instruction; when the turning action is detected, the time length is calculated; based on the duration, the LED lamp emits light with a color corresponding to the duration. In this embodiment, the fingertip blocks start timing after detecting the turning and change the color after a preset time length is reached based on a sixth instruction sent by the user through the mobile terminal, so that the prompt can be continued through the color in competitions and tests such as a turning race.

In other embodiments, the fingertip blocks may further include a speaker; as shown in fig. 4, the fingertip block control method 10 may further include: step S17, receiving a seventh instruction sent by the mobile terminal; and step S18, responding to the seventh instruction, and playing the sound corresponding to the seventh instruction through the loudspeaker. In this embodiment, the fingertip block may play a corresponding sound according to the seventh instruction through the speaker, for example, play a specified sound when the timing is finished.

In still other embodiments, the fingertip block control method 10 may further include: receiving an eighth instruction sent by the mobile terminal; responding to the eighth instruction, and detecting the turnover frequency through the action sensor; and if the turnover frequency reaches a preset threshold value, playing preset sound through a loudspeaker. In this embodiment, after the number of turns detected by the motion sensor reaches the preset threshold set by the eighth instruction, sound may be played through the speaker. For example, in some scenarios, a plurality of people simultaneously compete for the turning speed, and when starting, the fingertip blocks turned for the preset threshold number of times first make sounds, and the preset sounds made by each fingertip block can be adjusted to different sounds through the mobile terminal, so as to increase interactivity and interestingness.

Based on the same utility model concept, this disclosed embodiment still provides a fingertip building block 100, as shown in fig. 5, fig. 6, fingertip building block 100 can include: a plurality of turning blocks 110, wherein adjacent turning blocks 110 are connected in a turnable way through a connecting shaft 120; a motion sensor 130 is arranged in each overturning block 110 and used for detecting overturning motion; a wireless communication module (not shown) is disposed in the connection shaft 120 for communicating with the mobile terminal 200.

In this embodiment, the fingertip block 100 may implement a communication connection with the mobile terminal 200 through a wireless communication module, may establish a connection through a local area network, WiFi or bluetooth, and the like, and may be configured to receive an instruction sent by the mobile terminal 200 and send corresponding data to the mobile terminal 200. Moreover, the set motion sensor 130 can detect information such as the number of flipping times, can detect according to an instruction sent by the mobile terminal 200, and can also send the detected data to the mobile terminal 200 through the wireless communication module, so that a user can obtain the data intuitively. Through the fingertip building block 100 of the embodiment, the functions of the fingertip building block are enriched, and interactivity is enhanced, so that the fingertip building block can arouse more interests of a user.

In one embodiment, the fingertip block 100 may further include: one or more batteries 140 are disposed inside the one or more turning blocks 110. In this embodiment, the battery 140 is used to supply power to the motion sensor 130, the wireless communication module, and the like. The battery 140 may be one, and is disposed inside one turning block 110, and supplies power to circuits disposed inside other turning blocks 110 through wires in the connecting shaft 120, and in this case, corresponding weights may be disposed in other turning blocks 110 or weight balance may be achieved through other devices, so as to ensure the operation hand feeling of the fingertip building block 100. In other embodiments, a battery 140 may be disposed inside each turning block 110 to supply power to the devices in the same turning block 110, and to ensure the balance of the turning block 110.

In one embodiment, the battery 140 is a wireless rechargeable battery. In order to make the structure simple and the charging convenient, the battery 140 may be a wireless charging battery, so that it may be charged by wireless charging.

In one embodiment, the fingertip block 100 further includes: an LED lamp 150, the LED lamp 150 being disposed in each turning block 110. In this embodiment, an LED lamp 150 is disposed in each turning block 110, and the LED lamp 150 can emit light to change the color of the turning block 110.

In one embodiment, the LED lamp 150 may emit light of a corresponding color according to an instruction sent by the mobile terminal 200 or according to a turning motion detected by the motion sensor 130. In this embodiment, the LED lamp 150 is an LED lamp capable of changing a light emitting color, and may emit a fixed color or change the color periodically according to an instruction of the mobile terminal 200, or change the light emitting color according to the number of turns, the turning frequency, and the like detected by the motion sensor 130. Through the mode, the playability of the fingertip building block 100 can be enhanced, the color can be changed according to needs and actual conditions, and the user experience is improved.

In one embodiment, the flipping block 110 comprises: the turning block shell 111 is arranged at the outermost layer of the turning block 110 in a transparent or semitransparent mode, and accommodates the motion sensor 130 and the LED lamp 150. The flip block housing 111 is transparent or translucent to better reveal the color of the LED lamp 150.

In one embodiment, the fingertip block 100 may further include: and a speaker (not shown) disposed inside the one or more turning blocks 110, and configured to emit a corresponding sound according to an instruction sent by the mobile terminal 200 or according to a turning motion detected by the motion sensor 130. Through setting up the speaker, can play sound according to instruction or upset condition, improve object for appreciation nature and interactive. One or more speakers can be provided, and the balance weight can be balanced according to other devices, for example, one speaker is provided inside one turning block 110, and the battery 140 is not provided in the turning block 110.

Based on same utility model conceive, this disclosed embodiment still provides a fingertip building blocks controlling means 300, and the fingertip building blocks include action sensor and wireless communication module, through wireless communication module and mobile terminal communication connection, as shown in fig. 7, fingertip building blocks controlling means 300 includes: the transceiving unit 310 is configured to receive a first instruction sent by the mobile terminal and send a first flipping time to the mobile terminal; the detecting unit 320 is configured to detect a first number of flips by the motion sensor in response to the first instruction.

In an embodiment, the detecting unit 320 is further configured to: detecting and accumulating the second overturning times through the action sensor; the transceiving unit 310 is further configured to: and responding to a second instruction sent by the mobile terminal or responding to a preset period, and sending a second turnover number to the mobile terminal.

In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 8, the fingertip block further includes an LED light; the transceiving unit 310 is further configured to: receiving a light-emitting instruction sent by a mobile terminal; fingertip building block control device 300 further includes: the adjusting unit 330 is configured to adjust a light emitting mode of the LED lamp according to the light emitting instruction.

In an embodiment, the transceiver unit 310 is further configured to: receiving a third instruction sent by the mobile terminal; the adjusting unit 330 is further configured to: and adjusting the LED lamp to emit light of a first color, wherein the first color corresponds to the third instruction.

In an embodiment, the transceiver unit 310 is further configured to: receiving a fourth instruction sent by the mobile terminal; the adjusting unit 330 is further configured to: in response to a fourth instruction, the LED lamp periodically changes the emission color.

In an embodiment, the transceiver unit 310 is further configured to: receiving a fifth instruction sent by the mobile terminal; the detection unit 320 is further configured to: detecting, by the motion sensor, a turnover frequency in response to the fifth instruction; the adjusting unit 330 is further configured to: based on the turnover frequency, the LED lamp emits light with the color corresponding to the turnover frequency.

In an embodiment, the transceiver unit 310 is further configured to: receiving a sixth instruction sent by the mobile terminal; the detection unit 320 is further configured to: detecting, by the motion sensor, a turning motion in response to the sixth instruction; the adjusting unit 330 is further configured to: when the turning action is detected, the time length is calculated, and based on the time length, the LED lamp emits light rays with colors corresponding to the time length.

In one embodiment, the fingertip blocks further comprise a speaker; the transceiving unit 310 is further configured to: receiving a seventh instruction sent by the mobile terminal; the adjusting unit 330 is further configured to: and responding to the seventh instruction, and playing sound corresponding to the seventh instruction through the loudspeaker.

In an embodiment, the transceiver unit 310 is further configured to: receiving an eighth instruction sent by the mobile terminal; the detection unit 320 is further configured to: responding to the eighth instruction, and detecting the turnover frequency through the action sensor; the adjusting unit 330 is further configured to: and when the turnover frequency reaches a preset threshold value, playing preset sound through a loudspeaker.

With regard to the fingertip block control device 300 in the above-described embodiment, the specific manner in which each unit performs an operation has been described in detail in the embodiment related to the method, and will not be described in detail here.

Based on same utility model conceive, this disclosed embodiment still discloses a fingertip building blocks controlling means 400, as shown in fig. 9, include: a memory 410 for storing instructions; and a processor 420 for calling the instructions stored in the memory 410 to execute the fingertip block control method 10 of any of the above embodiments.

With regard to the fingertip block control device 400 in the above-described embodiment, the specific manner in which each unit performs an operation has been described in detail in the embodiment related to the method, and will not be described in detail here.

Fig. 10 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 500 in accordance with an example embodiment. For example, the electronic device 500 may be a mobile phone, a computer, a digital broadcast terminal, a messaging device, a game console, a tablet device, a medical device, an exercise device, a personal digital assistant, and the like.

Referring to fig. 10, electronic device 500 may include one or more of the following components: a processing component 502, a memory 504, a power component 506, a multimedia component 508, an audio component 510, an input/output (I/O) interface 512, a sensor component 514, and a communication component 516.

The processing component 502 generally controls overall operation of the electronic device 500, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communications, camera operations, and recording operations. The processing components 502 may include one or more processors 520 to execute instructions to perform all or a portion of the steps of the methods described above. Further, the processing component 502 can include one or more modules that facilitate interaction between the processing component 502 and other components. For example, the processing component 502 can include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between the multimedia component 508 and the processing component 502.

The memory 504 is configured to store various types of data to support operation at the device 500. Examples of such data include instructions for any application or method operating on the electronic device 500, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, and so forth. The memory 504 may be implemented by any type or combination of volatile or non-volatile memory devices such as Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic memory, flash memory, magnetic or optical disks.

The power component 506 provides power to the various components of the electronic device 500. Power components 506 may include a power management system, one or more power sources, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power for electronic device 500.

The multimedia component 508 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the electronic device 500 and a user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and a Touch Panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touch screen to receive an input signal from a user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touch, slide, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensor may not only sense the boundary of a touch or slide action, but also detect the duration and pressure associated with the touch or slide operation. In some embodiments, the multimedia component 508 includes a front facing camera and/or a rear facing camera. The front-facing camera and/or the rear-facing camera may receive external multimedia data when the device 500 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode. Each front camera and rear camera may be a fixed optical lens system or have a focal length and optical zoom capability.

The audio component 510 is configured to output and/or input audio signals. For example, the audio component 510 includes a Microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when the electronic device 500 is in an operational mode, such as a call mode, a recording mode, and a voice recognition mode. The received audio signals may further be stored in the memory 504 or transmitted via the communication component 516. In some embodiments, audio component 510 further includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

The I/O interface 512 provides an interface between the processing component 502 and peripheral interface modules, which may be keyboards, click wheels, buttons, etc. These buttons may include, but are not limited to: a home button, a volume button, a start button, and a lock button.

The sensor assembly 514 includes one or more sensors for providing various aspects of status assessment for the electronic device 500. For example, the sensor assembly 514 may detect an open/closed state of the device 500, the relative positioning of components, such as a display and keypad of the electronic device 500, the sensor assembly 514 may detect a change in the position of the electronic device 500 or a component of the electronic device 500, the presence or absence of user contact with the electronic device 500, orientation or acceleration/deceleration of the electronic device 500, and a change in the temperature of the electronic device 500. The sensor assembly 514 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of a nearby object without any physical contact. The sensor assembly 514 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, the sensor assembly 514 may also include an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a magnetic sensor, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

The communication component 516 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between the electronic device 500 and other devices. The electronic device 500 may access a wireless network based on a communication standard, such as WiFi, 2G or 3G, or a combination thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, the communication component 516 receives a broadcast signal or broadcast related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In an exemplary embodiment, the communication component 516 further includes a Near Field Communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communications. For example, the NFC module may be implemented based on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, infrared data association (IrDA) technology, Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology, and other technologies.

In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device 500 may be implemented by one or more Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), Digital Signal Processing Devices (DSPDs), Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors or other electronic components for performing the above-described methods.

In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions, such as the memory 504 comprising instructions, executable by the processor 520 of the electronic device 500 to perform the above-described method is also provided. For example, the non-transitory computer readable storage medium may be a ROM, a Random Access Memory (RAM), a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage device, and the like.

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, wherein instructions in the storage medium, when executed by a processor of a mobile terminal, enable the mobile terminal to perform one of the above-described fingertip block control methods.

Other embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention following, in general, the principles of the invention and including such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice within the art to which the invention pertains. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the following claims.

It will be understood that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements described above and shown in the drawings and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A fingertip building block, characterized in that, fingertip building block includes:

the adjacent overturning blocks are connected in an overturning way through connecting shafts;

each overturning block is internally provided with an action sensor for detecting overturning action;

and a wireless communication module is arranged in the connecting shaft and is used for being in communication connection with the mobile terminal.

2. The fingertip building block of claim 1, wherein: fingertip building blocks still include:

one or more batteries disposed inside the one or more turning blocks.

3. The fingertip building block of claim 2, wherein the battery is a wireless rechargeable battery.

4. The fingertip building block of claim 1, further comprising:

and the LED lamps are arranged in each overturning block.

5. The fingertip building block of claim 4, wherein the LED lamp emits light of a corresponding color according to a command sent by the mobile terminal or according to a turning action detected by the action sensor.

6. The fingertip building block of claim 4, wherein the flipping block comprises:

the turnover block shell is transparent or semitransparent and is arranged on the outmost layer of the turnover block and used for accommodating the action sensor and the LED lamp.

7. The fingertip building block of claim 1, further comprising:

and the loudspeaker is arranged in one or more overturning blocks and can emit corresponding sound according to the instruction sent by the mobile terminal or the overturning action detected by the action sensor.