TWI423087B - The use of solar modules of the input device - Google Patents

Description

Input device using solar module

The invention relates to an input device using a solar module, in particular to controlling the input device by generating a current and a voltage by a solar module.

The evolution of technology has enabled mobile electronic products to spring up and become the mainstream electronic goods of the 21st century. And this trend has also led to the development of notebook computers. In recent years, the development of notebook computers has progressed to the function of a touch screen, which is similar to the function of the tablet.

A generally touch-enabled notebook computer includes a keyboard and a display panel coupled to the keyboard and having a touchable operation mode. Therefore, the use of such a notebook computer is divided into two types: one is to cooperate with the keyboard to achieve the function of the notebook computer; the other is to avoid the use of the keyboard, directly using the touch display panel to complete the data processing handheld mode .

Currently, touch panels can be roughly classified into resistive, capacitive, infrared, and ultrasonic touch panels. Among them, resistive touch panels and capacitive touch panels are the most common products. In the case of a capacitive touch panel, the multi-touch feature provides a more user-friendly operation mode, and the capacitive touch panel is gradually favored by the market.

In addition, many manufacturers are now committed to the development of solar power generation, and the current power generation efficiency of solar energy is gradually increasing, making its application surface gradually broad. Therefore, the inventor of this case has gradually raised the advantage of obtaining solar energy for free, and with the current pollution-free environmental awareness. Based on years of research and development and many practical experiences, an input device using solar modules was proposed to increase the use of solar energy.

In view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, it is an object of the present invention to provide a current and voltage generated by using solar energy to control the generation of an input signal.

In order to achieve the above object, an input device using a solar module is disclosed in the present invention, which includes a solar module, a detection module and an input module. The solar module can absorb the light source and generate a power with a current and voltage. The detection module and the solar module have a signal connection, and the detection module can also have a signal connection with the input module. . The detection module can detect the current and voltage values of the solar module. When the current voltage value or the current voltage value of the solar module changes by more than a predetermined range, the detection module will enable The input module is activated to generate an input signal and transmit the input signal to the associated electronic device.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention is provided in a light-deficient manner. The solar module can be combined with a backlight module, and the solar module can be generated by absorbing light generated by the backlight module. The power with current and voltage allows the function of the input device to be performed.

According to still another object of the present invention, an environmentally friendly and pollution-free input device is proposed.

In addition, the present invention further proposes a design that can increase the field of use of the solar module.

As stated above, the input device according to the invention has one or more of the following advantages:

(1) The input device has a solar module, and the solar module absorbs the amount of change in current and voltage generated by the ambient light source to control the function of the input module.

(2) The solar module of the input device can have a pigment layer, which can not only add a variety of colors, but also can be divided into different regions.

(3) The solar module of the input device can charge the secondary battery or directly supply the power source of the electronic device.

(4) The input device can use the backlight module in combination with the light source generated by the backlight module to supplement the required light source.

For a better understanding and understanding of the technical features and the efficacies of the present invention, the preferred embodiments and the detailed description are as follows.

In the following, the input device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the related drawings. For the sake of understanding, the same components in the following embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals.

Please refer to FIG. 1, which is a schematic diagram of the components associated with the preferred embodiment of the input device of the present invention. In the figure, the input device (10) of the present invention mainly comprises a solar module (12), a detecting module (14) and an input module (16), and the input module (10) can also be combined with a The secondary battery (20) and an electronic device (30) have a telecommunications connection. The input device (10) can be a touch panel or a button structure (not shown), and the button structure can further be a single entity, a one-dimensional arrangement or a two-dimensional arrangement.

The solar module (12) mainly absorbs an ambient light source and converts the light source into electric power having a current and a voltage to supply the secondary battery (20) for charging or to supply power required by the electronic device (30).

The detection module (14) can be connected to the solar module (12), and can also be connected to the input module (16). When the solar module receives the ambient light source, it is converted. The power of the current and voltage is formed, and the detecting module (14) is mainly configured to detect a current voltage value converted by the solar module (12) to form a power. The detection module can be a current detector, a voltage detector or other equivalent components.

The detecting module (14) will cause the input module (16) to generate an input signal when the current voltage value or the current voltage value generated by the solar module (12) exceeds a predetermined range value. (160), and the input signal (160) is transmitted to the electronic device (30) to which the pair is matched. For example, when the user wants to input a message on the electronic device (30), the user can use a finger to shield the solar module (12) of the corresponding button. At this time, corresponding to the solar module (12) is completely or partially shielded by the user's finger, resulting in a decrease in the area of the acceptable light source, or even completely blocked. Therefore, the current voltage value of the power generated by the solar module (12) will be relatively low or the power cannot be generated, and the detecting module (14) will activate the input module (16) to generate the input message ( 160) and transmitting the input message to the electronic device (30) to cause the electronic device to perform a function or function corresponding to the input message (160). The solar module (12) can be matched with a pigment layer (120) (see FIG. 2), which not only can add an overall aesthetic appearance, but also can be distinguished by corresponding input modules (16). An input signal (160) is generated.

Please refer to FIG. 3 , which is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the solar module and the backlight module of the present invention. In the embodiment, the solar module (12) is combined with a backlight module (18). In this embodiment, the backlight module (18) is mainly embedded in the solar module (12). When the user operates the present invention, if the ambient light source at that time is insufficient, the user can activate the backlight module (18) (such as an LED), and the solar module is provided by the backlight module (18) ( 12) The required light source. However, not all of the light sources generated by the backlight module (18) are absorbed by the solar module (12), and portions of the generated light source will be scattered to the outside. When the user wants to use the input device (10), when the user's finger approaches the solar module (12), the light of the backlight module will be reflected on the user's finger, and is reflected in the Some of the light on the finger will be refracted back onto the solar module (12). At this time, the current voltage value or the current voltage value of the power generated by the solar module (12) exceeds the preset range of the detection module (14), and the detection module (14) will also enable the The input module (16) is activated to generate the input message (160), and the input message is transmitted to the electronic device (30) to cause the electronic device to perform a function or function corresponding to the input message (160).

Please refer to FIG. 4 , which is a schematic diagram of another preferred embodiment of the solar module and the backlight module of the present invention. In the embodiment, the solar module (12) is combined with a backlight module (18). In this embodiment, the backlight module (18) is mainly disposed above the solar module (12). When the user operates the present invention, if the ambient light source at that time is insufficient, the user can activate the backlight module (18) (such as an LED), and the solar module is provided by the backlight module (18) ( 12) The required light source. However, not all of the light sources generated by the backlight module (18) are absorbed by the solar module (12), and portions of the generated light source will be scattered to the outside. When the user wants to use the input device (10), when the user's finger approaches the solar module (12), the light of the backlight module will be reflected on the user's finger, and is reflected in the Some of the light on the finger will be refracted back onto the solar module (12). At this time, the current voltage value or the current voltage value of the power generated by the solar module (12) exceeds the preset range of the detection module (14), and the detection module (14) will also enable the The input module (16) is activated to generate the input message (160), and the input message is transmitted to the electronic device (30) to cause the electronic device to perform a function or function corresponding to the input message (160).

The above is intended to be illustrative only and not limiting. Any equivalent modifications or alterations to the spirit and scope of the invention are intended to be included in the scope of the appended claims.

10. . . Input device

12. . . Solar module

120. . . Pigment layer

14. . . Detection module

16. . . Input module

160. . . Input signal

18. . . Backlight module

20. . . Secondary battery

30. . . Electronic device

1 is a schematic diagram showing the components associated with a preferred embodiment of the input device of the present invention;

2 is a schematic view showing the combination of the solar module and the pigment layer of the present invention;

3 is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of a solar module and a backlight module of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of another preferred embodiment of the solar module and the backlight module of the present invention.

10. . . Input device

12. . . Solar module

14. . . Detection module

16. . . Input module

160. . . Input signal

20. . . Secondary battery

30. . . Electronic device

Claims (9)

An input device using a solar module includes: a solar module that absorbs a light source and is converted to generate electricity having current and voltage; and a detection module that has a signal connection with the solar module And an input module having a signal connection with the detection module; wherein the detection module detects a current voltage value of the solar module, and a current voltage value or a current voltage of the solar module When the amount of change exceeds a predetermined range of values, the detection module will cause the input module to be activated and act. An input device using a solar module according to claim 1, wherein the solar module has a telecommunications connection with a secondary battery. An input device using a solar module as described in claim 1, wherein the detection module is a current detector or a voltage detector. An input device using a solar module according to claim 1, wherein the solar module is matched with a backlight module. An input device using a solar module according to claim 4, wherein the backlight module is fitted to the solar module. An input device using a solar module according to the fourth aspect of the invention, wherein the backlight module is disposed above the solar module. An input device using a solar module according to claim 1, wherein the input device has a function of a button structure or a touch panel. An input device using a solar module according to claim 7, wherein the button structure is presented as a single entity, a one-dimensional arrangement or a two-dimensional arrangement. An input device using a solar module according to claim 8, wherein the solar module is matched with a pigment layer.