TW200845070A - Multi-area lighting guide system - Google Patents

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TW200845070A
TW200845070A TW96116888A TW96116888A TW200845070A TW 200845070 A TW200845070 A TW 200845070A TW 96116888 A TW96116888 A TW 96116888A TW 96116888 A TW96116888 A TW 96116888A TW 200845070 A TW200845070 A TW 200845070A
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A multi-area lighting guide system is provided for a mobile communication device having a keypad module. The lighting guide system comprises a lighting source unit, a lighting guide unit and a control circuit unit. The lighting source unit has at least one light emitting device to generate a single light or a combined light and the control circuit unit is employed for controlling the light emitting devices of the lighting source unit to emit a single light or emit a combined light. The lighting guide unit is provided for guiding the single light and the combined light to a portion of or an entire area of the keypad module. Accordingly, a portion of or an entire area of the keypad module are lightened by a single/combined light illuminating. The different lightened areas of the keypad module are provided for guiding effect to improve the using efficiency.

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200845070 九、發明說明: 【發明所屬之技術領域】 本發明係有關於-種行動通訊裝置,尤其係指一種具 有多區域性導光线之行動通訊1置,以使其具有之按鍵 模組能產生出選擇性地獨立或合併狀態之光源者。 【先前技術】 隨著科技的日新月異,及蓬勃發展之進步下,市面上 已普遍地可見各式錢的高科技可攜式電子產品,如行動 通訊裝置、MP3/4播放器或數位相機等。其巾,以行動通 訊裝置而言,其種類大概有行動電話(⑽冲㈣或智慧型 手機(Smart Phone)、個人數位助理(pers〇nai200845070 IX. Description of the Invention: [Technical Field] The present invention relates to a mobile communication device, and more particularly to a mobile communication device having multi-regional light guiding so that a button module can be produced A source of light that is selectively independent or combined. [Prior Art] With the rapid development of technology and the development of booming, high-tech portable electronic products such as mobile communication devices, MP3/4 players or digital cameras have been widely seen on the market. In terms of mobile communication devices, the types of mobile phones are probably mobile phones ((10) rush (4) or smart phones (Smart Phone), personal digital assistants (pers〇nai).

Assistant,PDA)等,且隨著通信網路技術的進步下,行動 通訊裝置已成為目前最常見之通訊工具之―,在體積輕 /卜攜帶方便、功能齊全、及價格日誠廉等之因素下, 已受到越來越多消費者之喜愛。 現有行動通訊裝置所必備之按鍵模組,其為了能使上 體(如數字、文字和圖案)發亮,—般皆在按鍵模組 而卷光的區域放置發光二極體(Light Emitting η? κκ ED)以產生出背光源,再利用按鍵模組之橡膠 —""八⑵纟身的材料特性,使光線散射改變光的行進方 向而令上方之字體發亮。 於單=區的行動通訊裝置之背光源發光時,皆係屬 3之統一發光與統一關閉,即一按壓任一按 鍵後,全部之私參— 双 按鍵模組之介將同時發光與同時關,且由於 狹小,§單一全區域之背光源點亮全部按 200845070 鍵時’會有過多之光點產生,時常造成使用者於選擇按鍵 的困擾。因此,隨著技術的發展,如何使行動通訊裝置能 產生出不同區域性的光源系統,以提供使用者有不同的提 示目的,而能夠提昇使用者使用地效率,實為研究人員所 努力追求之方向。 【發明内容】 本發明之目的,係提供一種多區域性導光系統,其係 應用於一具有按鍵模組的行動通訊裝置,可加以產生出選 擇=地獨立或合併狀態之光源,進而達成使用上能有不同 的提示目的,以提昇使用時之效率。 会為達上述之目的,本發明提供一種多區域性導光系 勹係應用於一具有按鍵模組的行動通訊裝置,該導光系 f匕括·_ 一光源單元,其設於該行動通訊裝置中,該光源 =兀包合有一個以上的發光元件,係用以產生出獨立/合 光源,一導光單元,其設於該行動通訊裝置中;以及 包路控制單元,其設於該行動通訊裝置中,係電性地控 1该光源單元之發光元件可選擇性獨立/合併地發光·, p其中,當所述之發光元件投射出獨立之光源時,該導 早=將光源導引至該按鍵模組之局部/全部區域向外投 ^所述之發光元件投射出合併之光料,該導光單元 今先源導引至該按鍵模組之全部區域向外投射。 本發明具有之效益:發光元件經由電路控制單元之控 由導1加。以產生出選擇性地獨立或合併狀態之光源,再藉 域"ί早70使得光源可^丨至按鍵模組之部份或全部區 —攸而達成局部按鍵發亮,或整體按鍵發亮的效果,加 6 200845070 以避免光點過多之情形發生,且達成使用上能有不同的提 示目的,以提昇使用時之效率。 為使能更進一步暸解本發明之特徵及技術内容,請參 閱以下有關本發明之詳細說明與附圖,然而所附圖式僅提 供參考與說明用,並非用來對本發明加以限制者。 【實施方式】 請參閱第一圖及第二圖所示,本發明係提出一種多區 域導光系統,其提供應用於一行動通訊裝置1 0 0中,行 動通訊裝置1 0 0係具有一按鍵模組1,而該導光系統包 括有一光源單元3、一導光單元4及一電路控制單元5。 如第一圖至第三圖所示,此實施例中,行動通訊裝置 1 0 0可係為一行動電話,於其殼體2之底面至表面可依 序由下而上地安裝電路控制單元5、光源單元3、導光單 元4和按鍵模組1。另外,值得一提的是,一般行動電話 按鍵模組1之按鍵1 1,其通常係可區分為文字(如英 文、注音)和數字合併之按鍵,及一些如接發話、功能等 預定圖案之按鍵。 上述之電路控制單元5係為一電路板,光源單元3係 包含有一個以上的發光元件3 1,在此實施例中,可係為 複數個向上發光型之發光二極體(LED),並與電路板電性 地連結,每一發光二極體係可直接以排佈之方式設置於電 路板上。 該導光單元4係可包含有一半透明的導光緩衝件4 1,及將按鍵模組1製成透明或半透明導光性之按鍵1 1,進而組成導光單元之一,導光緩衝件4 1可係由具導 7 200845070 光性之橡膠所製成,十y 者。導光緩衝件4 ] 壬可#已知之光學塑料且具有彈性 鍵支樓件6 ’其形成;:=二=間可組設有-按 地容置孔6 1,導_衝'按鍵1 1數量相等 孔61數量相等地突 1表面上則係突設有與容置 的效用,每一突出Υ 11,其係具有彈性及導光性 進而將按鍵模組rll1 鍵1^分顺設於容置孔6 i中, 組合,使得按鍵模組卜」 '1與突出部411相互 1中,從岐得導光單^件6之容置孔6 處。 b對應至光源單元3之位置 十二發光二極體之發光元件31,其可經由電路板 包十也控制(如藉由軟體設計之控制 光t極體發光,以產生出獨立狀態之光源,或者可 之餐光兀-極體同時發光’以產生合併狀態之光源,而發 光二極體係可選自為如藍光、白光等之不同光色系,_ 也係可選自為同一光色系。 田…、 當使用者按壓按鍵模組1之任一按鍵i丄後,電路板 即可電性地控制發光元件3 1發光,其可產生出向上型式 之投射光源,同時可經由導光緩衝件4 2之突出部4工工 先提供將光源向上導引,之後,再透過按鍵模組i之按鍵 1 1再將光源導出而向外投射,從而令按鍵1 1上所預定 之圖案、文字或/及數字發亮。 據此,為了方便使用上之區別性,可將上述之發光二 極體區分設計為不同之光色,如將其中部份設計為白光之 光色,另外部份則設計為藍光之光色。當使用者按壓按鍵 8 200845070 模組1之—4Assistant, PDA), etc., and with the advancement of communication network technology, mobile communication devices have become the most common communication tools at present, in terms of light weight/b portable, full-featured, and inexpensive. Next, it has been loved by more and more consumers. In order to enable the upper body (such as numbers, characters, and patterns) to be illuminated, the button module of the existing mobile communication device is generally placed in the area where the button module is rolled and the light emitting diode (Light Emitting η? Κκ ED) to produce a backlight, and then use the rubber properties of the button module -"" eight (2) body material characteristics, so that light scattering changes the direction of light travel and the upper font is bright. When the backlight of the mobile communication device in the single=zone is illuminated, it is the unified illumination and unified closure of the 3, that is, after pressing any button, all the private parameters - the dual button module will simultaneously emit light and simultaneously Because of the small size, § a single area of the backlight lighting all according to the 200845070 key, there will be too many light spots, often causing users to choose the button. Therefore, with the development of technology, how to enable mobile communication devices to generate different regional light source systems to provide users with different prompting purposes, and to improve the efficiency of users' use, is indeed pursued by researchers. direction. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The object of the present invention is to provide a multi-regional light guiding system, which is applied to a mobile communication device having a button module, which can generate a light source with a selection=independent or combined state, thereby achieving use. There can be different tips for improving the efficiency of use. For the above purposes, the present invention provides a multi-regional light guiding system for use in a mobile communication device having a button module, the light guiding system comprising a light source unit disposed in the mobile communication In the device, the light source=the package includes more than one light-emitting element for generating an independent/combined light source, a light guiding unit disposed in the mobile communication device; and a bypass control unit disposed at the In the mobile communication device, the light-emitting elements of the light source unit are electrically controlled to selectively emit light independently/in combination, wherein, when the light-emitting elements project an independent light source, the light guides The light-emitting elements that are directed to the local/all areas of the button module project the combined light materials, and the light guide unit is guided to the entire area of the button module to be projected outward. The invention has the benefit that the light-emitting element is controlled by the control of the circuit control unit. In order to generate a selectively independent or combined state of the light source, and then borrowing the domain " ί early 70 so that the light source can be turned to some or all of the button module - to achieve local button lighting, or the overall button is bright The effect, plus 6 200845070 to avoid the occurrence of excessive light spots, and the use of different tips can be used to improve the efficiency of use. The detailed description of the present invention and the accompanying drawings are to be understood as the [Embodiment] Referring to the first and second figures, the present invention provides a multi-region light guiding system, which is provided for use in a mobile communication device 100, and the mobile communication device 100 has a button. The module 1 includes a light source unit 3, a light guiding unit 4 and a circuit control unit 5. As shown in the first to third figures, in this embodiment, the mobile communication device 100 can be a mobile phone, and the circuit control unit can be sequentially installed from the bottom surface to the surface of the casing 2 from bottom to top. 5. The light source unit 3, the light guiding unit 4 and the button module 1. In addition, it is worth mentioning that the button 1 of the general mobile phone button module 1 is generally divided into a text (such as English, phonetic) and a digital combination of buttons, and some predetermined patterns such as an outgoing call, a function, and the like. button. The above-mentioned circuit control unit 5 is a circuit board, and the light source unit 3 includes one or more light-emitting elements 3 1, and in this embodiment, may be a plurality of upward-emitting type light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and Electrically coupled to the circuit board, each of the light emitting diode systems can be disposed directly on the circuit board in an arranged manner. The light guiding unit 4 can include a transparent light guiding buffer member 41 and a button 1 1 for making the transparent or semi-transparent light guiding function of the button module 1 to form one of the light guiding units. Piece 4 1 can be made of rubber with a light of 200845070, ten y. Light guiding buffer member 4] 壬可# known optical plastic and having elastic key supporting member 6' formed therein;:=================================================== The number of holes 61 is equal in number. The surface of the protrusion 1 is provided with the effect of accommodating, and each protrusion Υ 11 has elasticity and light guiding property, and then the button module rll1 is slid into the capacity. The holes 6 i are combined so that the button module "1" and the protruding portion 411 are in the mutual hole 1 from the receiving hole 6 of the light guiding member 6. b corresponding to the position of the light source unit 3, the light-emitting element 31 of the twelve-emission diode, which can also be controlled via the circuit board package (for example, by controlling the light t-pole body by the software design to generate a light source in an independent state, Alternatively, the meal may be illuminated - the polar body simultaneously emits light to generate a combined light source, and the light emitting diode system may be selected from different light color systems such as blue light, white light, etc., and may also be selected from the same light color system. After the user presses any button i of the button module 1, the circuit board can electrically control the light-emitting element 31 to emit light, which can generate an upward-type projection light source and can be buffered by light guide. The protrusion 4 of the member 4 2 first provides the upward guiding of the light source, and then, through the button 1 1 of the button module i, the light source is led out and projected outward, so that the predetermined pattern and text on the button 1 1 are made. According to this, in order to facilitate the difference in use, the above-mentioned light-emitting diodes can be designed into different light colors, such as designing some of them as white light colors, and others. Designed as a blue light color. User press button 8 200845070 Module 1 - 4

將如白来知鍵11後,例如:撥號鍵等之按鍵,進而可 囬士%二之發光二極體點凴,此時,藍光之發光二極體玎 :二Γ進而產生合併狀態之光源,使按鍵模組1所有 a t 1能同時發亮’即令按鍵模組1之全部(整體)區 =二當使用者係按壓另外之一按鍵11後,例如:文 tT所合併之按鍵’進而可將藍光之發光二極體點 =夕白光之發光二極體並不點亮,進而產生獨立狀 I⑽掘二’可點亮此全部之按鍵11,或者#然也可設計 點Ϊ此按鍵11,即令按鍵模組1之部份(局部) 二=轉以可方便使用者操作此些按鍵11,以避免 ”、、k多之情形,而造成按鍵於選擇上之困擾。 言=第四圖至第六圖所示’此實施例中,行:通訊 衣 係為一智慧型手機,也係於其殼體2,之底面 Ϊ表::?由下而上地安裝電路控制單元5、光源單元 、1早tl4和按鍵模組1。其中,按鍵模組丄之按鍵 11 /、主要可區分出一種以上不同類型組別之按鍵1 上’例如:獨立之文字鍵(如英文、符號、注音ηΐι和數 字鍵1 1 2,及一些如接發話、功能、多方向操控等之按 鍵0 光源單元3之發光元件31也可係為複數個發光二 極體,其係為側向發光型之發光二極體,並可分別相對: 設置於電路板近兩侧緣處。其中,在此實施例中,導光如 元4係可作進一步地變化,其包含有一導光聚酯薄膜 2,及複數個依序間隔設置形成於導光聚酯薄膜片42白、 阻光條4 3。導光聚酯薄膜片4 2係為具有導光效果之1 9 200845070 學物件,其相對地兩側緣係各向内凹設有複數個凹口 4 2 1,每-阻光條4 3係可分別嵌人至導光聚㈣膜片4 2 内部,並具有可將光遮阻之功用。 另’按鍵模組1和導光聚醋薄膜片4 2兩者之間也係 可進-步組設有按鍵支樓件6和導光緩衝件4丄;按鍵支 撐件6也形成有與按鍵频丨之按鍵i丨數量相等地容 置孔6 1 ’導光衝件4 1表面上也係突設有與容置孔6 1數量相等地突出部4 1 1,而每—^部41 i可㈣ 通過容置孔6 1,進而與按鍵模組丄之按鍵丄1(如文字 鍵1 1 1、數字鍵1 1 2等)相互組合,使得按鍵模組丄 係可定位於按鍵支撐件6上。 上述之導光聚酯薄膜片4 2和阻光條4 3係組設於 ,光缓衝件4 1下方’進而使得按鍵模組丄係對應至導光 單元4之位聽’且按鍵触m字鍵i i i和數字鍵 1 1 2恰好可分別依序對應於兩相鄰之阻光條4 3之 間’及係為發光二極體之發光元件3 i也恰好相對地位於 兩相鄰之阻光條4 3之間的鄰側,且係分別對應伸入至導 光聚酯薄膜片4 2之凹口42 1中。 、當兩侧相互對應之發光二極體同時投射出側向式光 源時,光源係可直接投射入導光聚酯薄膜片4 2,而導光 聚酯薄膜片4 2可將光源導引於内部中,同時可將光源導 =而作向上投射,之後,光源可再透過導光緩衝件4丄之 突出部4 1 1進而投射至按鍵模組2之按鍵1 1可向外 投射而出,從而令按鍵模組丄之文字鍵1丄i、數字鍵工 1 2等按鍵1 1發亮。另外,間隔相鄰設置之阻光條4 3 200845070 係將光源限制於導光聚酯薄膜片4 2此部份區域中,以避 免光源直接投射時而導引至另外之部份或全部區域中。 、藉由上述之說明,本實施例中之發光二極體也係可設 計為如白光和藍光之光色,藉此,當使用者係按壓按鍵模 之文字鍵1 1 1時,進而可將白光之發光二極體點 亮,此時,藍光之發光二極體也係可同時點亮,以產生合 併狀態之光源,使按鍵模組2所有之按鍵丄丄能同時發 亮,當然也可設計僅為文字鍵i i i發亮,而數字鍵工丄 2不同時發亮,因文字鍵工u和數字鍵工工2已相互區 隔,所以兩者之光源可互不干擾,僅須藉由電路板之控制 即可達到,而可成為-獨立狀態之光源,使按鍵模組工之 部份區域發亮。 若使用者係按壓數字鍵丄i 2時,即可將藍光之發光 二極體點亮,此時,白光之發光二極體並不點亮,以產生 獨立狀態之光源,可點亮全部之數字鍵1丄2二藉以可方 便使用者操作數字鍵1 1 2,而進行撥號等之動作;當然 也係可設計為碰此數字鍵i 1 2時,進而令此區域7排) 之數字鍵1 12同時發亮,而另外區域之數字鍵丄丄2係 不發亮地,可使得產生更多獨立化之發光區域。 請參閱第七圖及第八圖,並請配合參閱第四圖,上述 之智慧型手機可再進一步作不同之變化,此實施例中,導 光單元4係可包含複數個導光管44,其數量可係為四 個’而外型係略呈T字型,並係由具導引光源之光學物件 所製成。電路控制單元5可係為一上電路板5 一下電 路板5 2,光源單S 3之發光元件3 !也可係為賴個發 11 200845070After the key 11 is known, for example, a button such as a dial button, and then the light-emitting diode of the second half can be turned back. At this time, the light-emitting diode of the blue light is Γ: the second light source and the light source of the combined state. So that all the at 1 of the button module 1 can be illuminated at the same time, that is, all the (integral) areas of the button module 1 = two when the user presses another button 11 , for example, the button merged by the text tT The light-emitting diode of the blue light=the light-emitting diode of the white light is not lit, and then the independent shape I (10) can be used to illuminate all the keys 11 or #, but the button 11 can also be designed. That is, the part (partial) of the button module 1 is changed to be convenient for the user to operate the buttons 11 to avoid the situation of ", and k, which causes the button to be troubled in selection. In the sixth embodiment, in the embodiment, the line: the communication device is a smart phone, which is also attached to the bottom surface of the casing 2. The bottom surface of the device is: • the bottom of the circuit is mounted with the circuit control unit 5, the light source unit , 1 early tl4 and button module 1. Among them, the button module 丄 button 11 /, can mainly distinguish one On the above button 1 of different types of groups, for example: independent text keys (such as English, symbols, phonetic ηΐι and number keys 1 1 2, and some buttons such as answering, function, multi-directional control, etc. The light-emitting element 31 can also be a plurality of light-emitting diodes, which are lateral light-emitting diodes, and can be respectively disposed opposite to each other on the near side edges of the circuit board. In this embodiment, The light guide can be further modified as shown in FIG. 4, which comprises a light guiding polyester film 2, and a plurality of sequentially arranged intervals are formed on the light guiding polyester film sheet 42 and the light blocking strip 43. The light guiding polyester The film sheet 42 is a material having a light guiding effect, and the opposite sides of the film are recessed with a plurality of notches 4 2 , and each of the light blocking strips 4 3 can be embedded separately. To the inside of the light guiding poly (4) diaphragm 4 2, and having the function of blocking light. Another 'button module 1 and light guiding polyester film sheet 4 2 are also available in the step group The support member 6 and the light guiding buffer member 4; the button support member 6 is also formed to have the same amount as the button 丨 of the button frequency a hole 6 1 'the light guide 4 1 is also provided with a protrusion 4 1 1 equal to the number of the receiving holes 6 1 , and each of the parts 41 i can pass through the receiving hole 6 1 The button 丄1 (such as the text key 1 1 1 , the number key 1 1 2, etc.) of the button module is combined with each other, so that the button module can be positioned on the button support member 6. The above-mentioned light guiding polyester film sheet 4 2 and the light blocking strips 4 3 are arranged in the lower part of the optical buffering member 4 1 and thus the button module is corresponding to the position of the light guiding unit 4 and the button touches the m-key iii and the numeric key 1 1 2, the light-emitting elements 3 i corresponding to the two adjacent light-blocking strips 4 and the light-emitting diodes are also located opposite each other between the two adjacent light-blocking strips 43 The sides are respectively correspondingly inserted into the notches 42 1 of the light guiding polyester film sheet 4 2 . When the light-emitting diodes corresponding to the two sides simultaneously project a lateral light source, the light source can be directly projected into the light-guiding polyester film sheet 42, and the light-guiding polyester film sheet 42 can guide the light source to In the interior, the light source can be projected upwards, and then the light source can be further transmitted through the protruding portion 4 1 1 of the light guiding buffer member 4 and then projected to the button module 2 of the button module 2 to be projected outward. Therefore, the button 1 1 such as the text key 1丄i and the digital key 1 2 of the button module is illuminated. In addition, the light blocking strips 4 3 200845070 disposed adjacent to each other are arranged to limit the light source to the partial portion of the light guiding polyester film sheet 4 2, so as to prevent the light source from being directly projected into another part or all regions. . According to the above description, the light-emitting diode of the embodiment can also be designed as a light color such as white light and blue light, whereby when the user presses the text key 1 1 1 of the button mode, the The white light emitting diode is lit. At this time, the blue light emitting diode can also be illuminated at the same time to generate a combined state light source, so that all the button keys of the button module 2 can be illuminated at the same time, of course, The design only illuminates the text key iii, and the digital key 丄 2 does not illuminate at the same time, because the text key u and the number key 2 are separated from each other, so the light sources of the two can not interfere with each other, only by The control of the board can be achieved, and it can become a source of independent state, which makes part of the button module work bright. If the user presses the number key 丄i 2, the blue light emitting diode can be illuminated. At this time, the white light emitting diode is not lit, so as to generate an independent state light source, which can illuminate all of them. The number keys 1丄2 and 2 are used to facilitate the user to operate the numeric keys 1 1 2, and perform dialing operations, etc.; of course, it can also be designed to touch the numeric keys i 1 2, and then the number keys of the area 7 rows) 1 12 is illuminated at the same time, and the number key 丄丄 2 of the other area is not bright, which can result in more independent illumination areas. Please refer to the seventh and eighth figures, and please refer to the fourth figure. The above-mentioned smart phone can be further changed. In this embodiment, the light guiding unit 4 can include a plurality of light pipes 44. The number can be four's and the shape is slightly T-shaped, and is made of optical objects with a guiding light source. The circuit control unit 5 can be an upper circuit board 5, a lower circuit board 52, a light source single S3 light-emitting element 3, or can be tied to a hair. 11 200845070

St ’射區分為主光源和次光源之m。豆中,作 電路”;件31係可直接以排佈之方式設置於 下電Γ51的上表面處,™ 係可設於電路^單Μ 為次光綠之發光元件3 1 心 $光官44係可間隔相鄰地結合於按鍵支撐件 二呈?型的導光管44之下端部位’其可通 一 制早心之上電路板5 1,進而使導光管4 4之 而可刀別對應有-次光源的發光元件 係供對應至欲獨立發亮之按鍵丄^,如數字鍵^ =:類型組別之按鍵11,即有四個向上發光型之發 源。° 將作m源,其它的發光:極體將作為主光 經由上述之說明,若使用者係按壓文字鍵丄i j而可將為主光源狀態的發光元件3i全部點亮,以作 7蜀立狀態之主光源,其可使得按鍵模組丄 丄 =亮(如文字鍵…、數字鍵112和撥= 寺)此日r另四個對應導光管4 4的發光元件3ι,且 作,夺點亮或不點亮之狀態,若同時點亮時, 士產生為合併狀態之光源。當使用者係按壓數字鍵 ^進而使得四個錢應導光f44之發光元件 =,可作為另—獨立狀態之次光源,其所產生出之投 :二由導光管4 4可將光源於内部中反射而導弓丨至數 子鍵1 12而向外投射,從而使得數字鍵工工2發亮 12 200845070 二了八匕之技鍵1 1 (如文字鍵1 1 1等)係為不發亮之狀 I、即-人=源發亮時,主光源將不發亮,且次光源設置於 電路&制單TL 5 <下電路板5 2的上表面處,使發亮時不 W於電路控制IA 5之上電路板5 1的上表面處發(¾) 光,:須ί過!先管4 4才可細)光。St ’ is divided into m for the primary and secondary sources. In the bean, the circuit is made; the piece 31 can be directly arranged on the upper surface of the lower electrode 51 in the arrangement, the TM system can be set in the circuit ^ single Μ is the secondary light green light element 3 1 heart $ light officer 44 The lower end portion of the light guide tube 44 of the button support member can be connected adjacent to each other at the lower end portion of the light guide tube 44, which can pass through the circuit board 5 1 on the early center of the heart, thereby making the light guide tube 4 4 The light-emitting element corresponding to the secondary light source is corresponding to the button 欲^ to be independently illuminated, such as the key 11 of the type key == type group, that is, there are four sources of upward illumination type. Other illuminating: The polar body will be described as the main light. If the user presses the text key 丄ij, the light-emitting element 3i in the state of the main light source can be completely illuminated to be the main light source in the state of 7 ,. The button module 丄丄=bright (such as the text key..., the number key 112, and the dialing = temple) can be used to connect the light-emitting elements 3 of the light-guiding tube 4 4 to the light-emitting element 3, and the light is turned on or off. In the state, if it is lit at the same time, the light is generated as a light source of the merged state. When the user presses the numeric key ^, the four The light-emitting element of the light guide f44= can be used as a secondary light source of another independent state, which generates a projection: the light guide tube 4 4 can reflect the light source in the interior and guide the bow to the number of sub-keys 1 12 And projecting outward, so that the digital key worker 2 shines 12 200845070 Second, the skill key 1 1 (such as the text key 1 1 1 , etc.) is not bright, I, ie - person = source shines When the main light source will not light up, and the secondary light source is set at the upper surface of the circuit & TL 5 < lower circuit board 52, so that the circuit board 5 1 above the circuit control IA 5 is not illuminated. On the upper surface, the light is emitted (3⁄4), and the light must be applied to the surface.

清f茶閱第九圖所示,並請再配合參閱第四圖,上述 之導,4 4可再進一步地作不同變化之設計,係將每_ 導光尺寸長度延伸至按鍵支撐件6相對地兩侧緣 外^彳^每‘光管4 4係略呈一字型,進而將導光管4 义—白相對地各對應有一侧向發光型之發光二極體的 &光兀件3 1 ’此發光元件3 1係可各設置於下電路板5 2 =側緣處,將此發光元件3 1作為次光源,藉由導光 官44可將光源直縣以數钱ιΐ2植置處,即可 達成上述相同之功效。 、+、f外i请苓閱第十圖所示,並請配合參閱第四圖,所 =、>:、單兀3、導光單元及按鍵 設計;其中,發光元件3 i可禆r F正口化之 發光片,係將按鍵模組丨之按鍵 =leetrGkmmescent) 同類型組別,可直接以印^鍵方二種以上不Clear f tea is shown in the ninth figure, and please refer to the fourth figure, the above guide, 4 4 can be further changed to design, the length of each _ light guide is extended to the key support 6 Outside the two sides of the ground ^ ^ ^ each light pipe 4 4 series slightly in a shape, and then the light pipe 4 sense - white correspondingly corresponding to the side of the light-emitting type of light-emitting diode & 3 1 'The light-emitting elements 3 1 can be respectively disposed on the lower circuit board 5 2 = side edge, and the light-emitting element 3 1 is used as a secondary light source, and the light source can be placed in the county by counting money ΐ 2 At the same time, the same effect as above can be achieved. , +, f, please refer to the tenth figure, and please refer to the fourth figure, =, > >, single 兀 3, light guide unit and button design; wherein, the light-emitting element 3 i can be 禆r F-positive illuminating film, the key of the button module = leetrGkmmescent) The same type group, can directly print two or more types of keys

恭尜Η 、社水l 式’分別混印形成於EL 毛先片上,進一v地說,可將數字鍵 1和其它之按鍵等區隔開,並形 /、文子鍵1 1 3 2,其分別與控制電路單元(即之=迴路 連結,且同時按鍵模組丄之按鍵電性地 質所製成’利用按鍵丄丄與EL ^可由具—光性之材 鍵1 1成為導光單元。、'光片結合的方式,使按 13 200845070 當按壓按鍵1 1時,即可令EL發光片產生光源,經 由按鍵1 1可將光源導引作向上投射,從而使得文字鍵1 1 1、數字鍵1 1 2發亮。 因此,若使用者係按壓文字鍵1 1 1時,藉由電路控 制單元之控制,再經由控制迴路3 2之訊號傳遞,令EL 發光片可將此全部之文字鍵1 1 1和其它按鍵同時發 亮;此時,電路板也係可控制全部之數字鍵1 1 2同時發 亮,以產生出合併狀態之光源,使得按鍵模組1之全部區 域發亮,當然電路板也係可控制為數字鍵1 1 2不發亮之 狀態,使得其可成為一獨立狀態之光源,進而使得按鍵模 組1之局部區域發亮(即僅數字鍵1 1 2不發亮)。 若使用者係按壓數字鍵1 1 2時,EL發光片即可令 全部之數字鍵1 1 2同時發亮,此時,為文字鍵1 1 1之 EL發光片將控制為不發亮之狀態,使得可成為一獨立狀 態之光源,進而令按鍵模組1之局部區域發亮(即僅為數 字鍵1 1 2發亮)。 綜合上述之說明,光源單元3之發光元件3 1,其經 由電路控制單元5之控制,可加以產生出可選擇性地獨立 或合併狀態之光源,再藉由導光單元4之設計態樣,使得 光源可導引至按鍵模組1之部份或全部區域,從而達成局 部按鍵1 1發亮,或整體按鍵1 1發亮的效果,加以避免 有光點過多之情形發生。其次,將按鍵1 1區隔出二種以 上不同類型之組別,以供選擇性地對應至獨立或合併狀態 之光源,如此可提供使用者於使用上更便捷的目的,如當 按壓數字鍵1 1 2,其單獨發亮,而文字鍵1 1 1不發 14 200845070 亮,即可加以提昇使用者於撥號上之效率,且達成使用上 能有不同的提示目的,以提昇使用時之效率。 惟,以上所述僅為本發明之較佳可行實施例,非因此 即拘限本發明之專利範圍,故舉凡運用本發明說明書及圖 式内容所為之等效結構變化,均同理皆包含於本發明之範 圍内,合予陳明。 【圖式簡單說明】 第一圖為本發明第一實施例之平面示意圖。 ( 第二圖為本發明第一實施例之部分立體分解示意圖。 第三圖為本發明第一實施例之部份組合示意圖。 第四圖為本發明第二實施例之平面示意圖。 第五圖為本發明第二實施例之部份立體分解示意圖。 第六圖為本發明第二實施例之部份組合示意圖。 第七圖為本發明第三實施例之部份立體分解示意圖。 第八圖為本發明第三實施例之部份立體組合示意圖。 第九圖為本發明第四實施例之部份立體組合示意圖。 第十圖為本發明第五實施例之部份立體分解示意圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 行動通訊裝置 100 • 按鍵模組 1 按鍵 11 文字鍵 111 數字鍵 112 殼體 2、2 光源單元 3 15 200845070 發光元件 3 1 導光單元 4 導光緩衝件 41 導光聚酯薄膜片 42 阻光條 4 3 電路控制單元 5 上電路板 5 1 按鍵支撐件 6 容置孔 6 1 控制迴路 32 突出部 411 凹口 4 2 1 導光管 4 4 下電路板5 2 16Gongxi and Sheshui's formulas are respectively formed on the EL hair piece. In addition, the number key 1 can be separated from other keys, and the shape/text key 1 1 3 2 Separately with the control circuit unit (that is, the circuit is connected to the circuit, and at the same time, the button module is made of the electrical gravitation of the button), and the button 丄丄 and EL ^ can be used as the light guiding unit by the light-sensitive material key 1 1 . 'The combination of light and light makes it possible to press the button 1 1 when pressing the button 1 1 200845070, the EL illuminator can generate the light source, and the light source can be guided to project upward through the button 1 1 , so that the text key 1 1 1 , the numeric key 1 1 2 is illuminated. Therefore, if the user presses the text key 1 1 1 , the signal is transmitted through the control circuit 3 2 by the control of the circuit control unit, so that the EL light-emitting sheet can have all the text keys 1 1 1 and other buttons are illuminated at the same time; at this time, the circuit board can also control all the digital keys 1 1 2 to be simultaneously illuminated to generate a combined state light source, so that all areas of the button module 1 are illuminated, of course, the circuit The board can also be controlled to a state in which the number keys 1 1 2 are not lit, so that It becomes a light source of an independent state, and thus a partial area of the button module 1 is illuminated (ie, only the number keys 1 1 2 are not illuminated). If the user presses the number keys 1 1 2, the EL light-emitting sheet can make all The number key 1 1 2 is simultaneously illuminated. At this time, the EL light-emitting sheet which is the text key 1 1 1 will be controlled to be in a non-lighting state, so that it can become a light source of an independent state, and thus a partial area of the key module 1 Illuminating (i.e., only the numeric key 1 1 2 is illuminated). In summary of the above description, the light-emitting element 3 1 of the light source unit 3 can be selectively and independently combined via the control of the circuit control unit 5. The light source can be guided to the part or the whole area of the button module 1 by the design of the light guiding unit 4, thereby achieving the effect that the local button 1 1 is bright, or the whole button 1 1 is bright. In order to avoid the occurrence of excessive light spots. Secondly, the button 11 area is separated by two or more different types of groups for selectively corresponding to the independent or combined state of the light source, so that the user can be used For more convenient purposes, such as Press the number key 1 1 2, it will be lit separately, and the text key 1 1 1 will not be sent 14 200845070 bright, it can improve the efficiency of the user on the dialing, and can achieve different purpose for the purpose of use, to enhance the use The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and thus the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, so the equivalent structural changes of the present specification and the contents of the drawings are the same. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The first figure is a schematic plan view of a first embodiment of the present invention. (The second figure is a partial perspective decomposition of the first embodiment of the present invention. schematic diagram. The third figure is a partial combination diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention. The fourth figure is a schematic plan view of a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 is a partially exploded perspective view of a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 is a partial schematic view of a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 is a partially exploded perspective view of a third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 is a partial perspective view of a third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 is a partial perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 is a partially exploded perspective view showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention. [Main component symbol description] Mobile communication device 100 • Key module 1 Button 11 Text key 111 Number key 112 Housing 2, 2 Light source unit 3 15 200845070 Light-emitting element 3 1 Light-guiding unit 4 Light-guiding buffer 41 Light-guided polyester Film sheet 42 Light blocking strip 4 3 Circuit control unit 5 Upper circuit board 5 1 Button support 6 accommodating hole 6 1 Control circuit 32 Projection 411 Notch 4 2 1 Light guide tube 4 4 Lower circuit board 5 2 16

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200845070 k申請專利範圍: 1 一種多區域性導光系統,係岸 動通訊裝置,該導光系統包;用於—具有按鍵模組的行 -其設於該行動通訊裝置中,該光源單元 固以上的發光兀件,係用以產生出獨立/ 合併之光源; -導光單元’其設於該行動通訊聚置中;以及 一電路控制單元,其設於該行動 地杵㈣m…… 裂置中,係電性 舰源旱70之發光元件可選擇性獨立/合併 地發光; 其t:當所述之發光元件投射出獨立之光源時,該導 將光源導引至該按鍵模組之局部/全部區域 t外投射;當所述之發光元件投射出合併之光源 #,、該導光單元將光源導引至該按鍵模組之全部 區域向外投射。 17 200845070 ‘光性之材質戶斤势 且將二種以上^ ,所述之按鍵成為該導光單元, 光片上,並形成=型組別之按鍵分別形成於該EL發 元電性地連結。 、、且以上之控制迴路與該電路控制單 5、如申請專利範圍 該導光單it係、包含二、^多區域性導光系統,其中 係經由該導光緩衝^ H衝件,該發光元件之光源 而向外投射。 α蜍引至该按鍵模組之按鍵 該項所述之多區域性導光系統,其令 、發光元件之光源向;;=成導光性之按鍵,以供導㈣ 、以:::丨項所述之細性導恤,其中 $光聚酯薄膜片,其兩側俜 件;及 一㈣係封應有稷數個該發光元 =個阻光條,係間隔設置於該導光聚_臈片内. 、:了按_組之按鍵係分卿應位於兩相鄰且 ,間,每一發光元件係分別位於兩相鄰之阻光 :間地鄰側,以將每一發光元件之: ^光聚®旨薄膜μ部,且該導絲㈣ $ 源導引投射至該按鍵模組之按鍵而向外^將先 18200845070 k patent application scope: 1 a multi-regional light guiding system, which is a shore mobile communication device, the light guiding system package; for a line with a button module - which is arranged in the mobile communication device, the light source unit is solid The above illuminating element is used to generate an independent/combined light source; a light guiding unit 'located in the mobile communication gathering; and a circuit control unit disposed at the action floor (4) m... Wherein, the light-emitting element of the electric ship source drought 70 can selectively emit light independently/combined; t: when the light-emitting element projects an independent light source, the guide guides the light source to a part of the button module / All areas t are projected; when the light-emitting elements project a combined light source #, the light guiding unit directs the light source to all areas of the button module to project outward. 17 200845070 ‘The material of the light material is more than two kinds, and the above-mentioned buttons become the light guiding unit. The buttons on the light sheet and forming the type group are electrically connected to the EL cells. And the above control loop and the circuit control unit 5, as in the patent application scope, the light guide unit, including two, multi-regional light guiding system, wherein the light is transmitted through the light guiding buffer The light source of the component projects outward. α蜍 is introduced to the multi-regional light guiding system of the button of the button module, and the light source of the light-emitting element is turned;;=the light-conducting button is used for guiding (4), to :::丨The thin-brimmed item described in the item, wherein the optical polyester film sheet has two side members; and the one (four) system seal has a plurality of the light-emitting elements = one light-blocking strip, which are spaced apart from the light guiding layer. _ 臈 内 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 ^: Guangju® is the film μ part, and the guide wire (4) $ source guides the button to the button module and the outer ^ will be 18
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