TWI486774B - Dual touch screen electronic device and operation method thereof - Google Patents

Description

Double touch type electronic device and operation method thereof

The invention relates to a dual touch electronic device and an operating method thereof.

In today's market of various consumer electronic products, portable electronic devices have widely used touch screens as the main communication components between users and electronic devices, such as Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), mobile phones. , satellite navigation system or tablet. When an electronic device with a touch screen is used, the user can input a command directly through the touch screen, and the input device is not required to input the command, thereby making the electronic device more humanized.

In recent years, in addition to the more common resistive touch panels and capacitive touch panels, touch screens also have bistable display devices, such as electrophoretic display devices. The electrophoretic display device is flexible and comprises an electronic ink layer having a plurality of microcapsules. Among them, each microcapsule has positive and negative charges (such as black and white) and transparent fluids of different colors. When the electric field inside the electrophoretic display device changes, the positive and negative charges of different colors move up or down according to the direction of the electric field, so that the microcapsules exhibit different colors (for example, black and white). Therefore, the user can see the screen displayed by the electrophoretic display device.

In general, conventional portable electronic devices include a housing and a touch screen. The touch screen is located in the housing and exposed on one side of the housing. In use, since the electronic device has only a single touch screen, it is only suitable for single use. For example, when another user wants to watch at the same time, It can only be viewed next to this touch screen, so you can't see a clear image. For another example, when another user wants to operate the electronic device, only the electronic device can be transferred to the user for operation, causing inconvenience.

One aspect of the present invention is a dual touch electronic device.

According to an embodiment of the invention, a dual touch electronic device includes a main body, a protective cover and a first processor. The main body includes a housing and a first display screen. The housing has a front frame and a rear cover. The first display screen is disposed in the housing and exposed to the front frame for displaying the first display screen. The protective cover is detachably fixed to the back cover and includes a second display screen for displaying the second display screen. The first processor is disposed in the housing and electrically coupled to the first display screen and the second display screen. The first processor controls the second display screen and the first display screen according to the instruction that the second display screen and the first display screen are input, so that the second display screen is the same as the first display screen or different from the first display screen.

One aspect of the present invention is a method of operating a dual touch electronic device.

According to an embodiment of the invention, a method of operating a dual touch electronic device includes the steps of: providing a host body having a first display screen. A protective cover having a second display screen is provided. The second display screen is electrically coupled to the first display screen. The second display screen is electrically coupled to the first display screen. The input instruction is on the first display screen or the second display screen. Synchronous update and sync display, out of sync update and out of sync display, sync update but not synchronized display or asynchronous update but synchronous display of first display screen and second display Screen.

In the above embodiment of the present invention, when the protective cover having the second display screen is fixed on the back cover, the first display screen and the second display screen are electrically coupled to the first processor, respectively. In this way, the first processor can control the second display screen and the first display screen according to the instruction that the second display screen and the first display screen are input. In other words, the dual touch electronic device provides a second display screen by a protective cover detachable from the main body, so that the dual touch electronic device can be used by one or more people.

For example, when a single user is used, the main body of the main body may not be combined with the protective cover, and the main body having the first display screen may be operated separately. When the two users are in use, the protective cover can be fixed on the back cover of the casing of the main body, and the second display screen and the first display screen can be set to be synchronously updated and synchronized, and not synchronized by the first processor. Update and out of sync display, sync update but not synchronized display or asynchronous update but synchronized display, according to user needs. Therefore, the two users can simultaneously view or operate the dual touch electronic device.

The embodiments of the present invention are disclosed in the following drawings, and the details of However, it should be understood that these practical details are not intended to limit the invention. That is, in some embodiments of the invention, these practical details are not necessary. In addition, some of the conventional structures and elements are shown in the drawings in a simplified schematic manner in order to simplify the drawings.

FIG. 1A is an exploded view of a dual touch electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 1B is a side view showing the protective cover 120 of the dual touch electronic device 100 of FIG. 1A fixed to the main body 110. Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B , the dual touch electronic device 100 includes a main body 110 , a protective cover 120 , and a first processor 116 . The main body 110 includes a housing 112 and a first display screen 114. The housing 112 has a front frame 111 and a rear cover 113. The first display screen 114 is disposed in the housing 112 and exposed to the front frame 111 for displaying the first display screen. The first processor 116 is disposed in the housing 112 and electrically coupled to the first display screen 114 . The main body 110 is an electronic device that can operate independently.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the protective cover 120 of FIG. 1A. Referring to FIGS. 1A and 2, the protective cover 120 is detachably fixed to the back cover 113 and includes a second display screen 122. Herein, the first display screen 114 and the second display screen 122 may be selectively touch panels. That is to say, the first display screen 114 and the second display screen 122 can both be touch screens, or only one of them can be a touch screen, which is not limited by the actual needs of the designer.

When the protective cover 120 is fixed to the back cover 113, the second display screen 122 can be electrically coupled to the first processor 116 by the flexible circuit board 123 for displaying the second display screen. The first processor 116 can control the second display screen and the first display screen according to the instruction input by the second display screen 122 and the first display screen 114, so that the second display screen is the same as the first display screen or different. The first display screen. For example, the second display screen 122 and the first display screen 114 can be set to synchronous update and synchronous display, asynchronous update and no by the software stored by the first processor 116 or the host body 110. Synchronize, sync, but not sync or not sync but sync.

The synchronous display and the synchronous display of the first display screen 114 and the second display screen 122 means that the user can operate the first display screen 114 singly or operate the second display screen 122 singly, and the first display screen 114 and the second display screen 114 The display screen 122 displays the same screen. That is to say, the second display screen and the first display screen are mirror images, and only one of the first display screen 114 or the second display screen 122 can be operated to achieve the display result. The timing of the synchronization update and the synchronous display is, for example, when the user introduces a certain product to a consumer located opposite the user, or when the user lets another person located opposite the user simultaneously watch the movie.

In addition, the asynchronous display and the non-synchronized display of the first display screen 114 and the second display screen 122 mean that the user can simultaneously operate the first display screen 114 and the second display screen 122, and the first display screen 114 and the second display screen The screen 122 displays a different picture. That is to say, the second display screen and the first display screen are independent images, and do not interfere with each other, so the user can operate the first display screen 114 and the second display screen 122 respectively. The usage time of the asynchronous update and the asynchronous display is, for example, a webpage to be browsed by a user, and when another user wants to watch the video, the second user can operate the first display screen 114 and the second display screen 122, respectively.

Moreover, the synchronous display of the first display screen 114 and the second display screen 122 but the asynchronous display means that the user can simultaneously operate the first display screen 114 and the second display screen 122, and the first display screen 114 and the second display screen The screen 122 displays a portion of the same screen and a portion of the screen. That is to say, the second display screen is different from the first display screen, but part of the screen Can be updated synchronously. The timing of the simultaneous update but not synchronized display, for example, when two users play a doubles game (such as a racing game and a ball game), the two users can respectively operate the first display screen 114 and the second display screen 122.

In addition, the first display screen 114 and the second display screen 122 are not updated synchronously, but the synchronous display means that the user can operate the first display screen 114 singly or operate the second display screen 122 singly, and the first display screen 114 and the first The second display screen 122 displays a different screen. The timing of the use of the synchronization update but the synchronous display is, for example, when the user replaces the desktop pattern of the first display screen 114 but does not replace the desktop pattern of the second display screen 122.

Specifically, the first display screen 114 and the second display screen 122 are electrically coupled to the first processor 116 when the protective cover 120 having the second display screen 122 is fixed on the back cover 113. That is, the dual touch electronic device 100 provides the second display screen 122 by the protective cover 120 detachable from the main body 110, so that the dual touch electronic device 100 can be used by one or more people.

For example, when the single user is used, the main body 110 may not be combined with the protective cover 120, and the main body 110 having the first display screen 114 can be independently operated and operated. When the two users are in use, the protective cover 120 can be fixed on the back cover 113 of the housing 112 of the main body 110, and the second display screen 122 and the first display screen 114 can be set to be synchronized by the first processor 116. Update and sync display, asynchronous update and out-of-sync display, synchronous update but not synchronized display or asynchronous update but synchronized display, according to user needs. Therefore, the two users can simultaneously view or operate the dual touch electronic device 100.

In addition, when the dual touch electronic device 100 is operated, the first display is displayed. The screen 114 and the second display screen 122 can respectively sense the actions on the first display screen 114 and the second display screen 122. When the action corresponds to a touch command stored by the host body 110, the first display screen 114 or the second display screen 122 executes the touch command. For example, after the first display screen 114 and the second display screen 122 are customized, the touch instructions stored by the host body 110 or the protective cover 120 include gestures to guide page turning, dragging or moving content, and zooming in and out. , slide content, slide or unlock (by unlocking by gesture) and multi-touch (multi-touch) and other functions. The user can input the same touch command or different touch commands to the main body 110 or the protective cover 120 in synchronization or non-synchronization. In addition, the user's actions may include a single-finger swipe, a two-finger swipe, a single click, or two clicks.

In this embodiment, the main body 110 can be a mobile phone or a tablet. The protective cover 120 can be a back cover protective cover or a battery protective cover of a mobile phone or a tablet. The first display screen 114 and the second display screen 122 may be a liquid crystal display panel, a bi-stable display device or a light-emitting diode display panel, and the first display screen 114 and the second display screen 122 may be flexible screens. The first display screen 114 and the second display screen 122 can be combined with the display and the touch panel, or can be an in-line touch panel, and can also have a voice control function, according to the designer's needs. In addition, if the protective cover 120 has flexibility, it can be conveniently fixed or detached to the main body 110. Therefore, the second display screen 122 is preferably a flexible bi-stable display device, such as an electrophoretic display. Device (Electrophoretic Display; EPD). In this way, the second display screen 122 can be prevented from being broken when the protective cover 120 is fixed or detached to the main body 110.

FIG. 3 illustrates a dual touch electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention. Set the block diagram of 100. In the present embodiment, the first display screen 114 and the second display screen 122 are electrically coupled to the first processor 116, respectively, so that the first processor 116 can be input according to the second display screen 122 or the first display screen 114. The instruction to control the second display screen and the first display screen. The first processor 116 can be configured to work with the software built in the host body 110.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a dual touch electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the invention. The difference from the above embodiment is that the protective cover 120 further includes the second processor 124. The second processor 124 is electrically coupled to the second display screen 122 and the first processor 116, and the second processor 124 includes a display and touch function to drive the second display screen 122.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a dual touch electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the invention. The difference from the above embodiment is that the protective cover 120 further includes a wireless communication module 128. The wireless communication module 128 is electrically coupled to the second processor 124 for connecting to a network service server (to be described later).

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a dual touch electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the invention. The difference from the above embodiment is that the protective cover 120 further includes a battery module 132. The battery module 132 is electrically coupled to the second processor 124 for supplying power to the second display screen 122. Additionally, battery module 132 can include a rechargeable battery.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a dual touch electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the invention. The difference from the above embodiment is that the protective cover 120 further includes a micro-projection module 134. The micro-projection module 134 is electrically coupled to the second processor 124.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a dual touch electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention. What is different from the above embodiment is that the protective cover 120 further includes a front-light module 136. The front light module 136 is electrically coupled to the second processor 124 for providing the second display screen 122 light source.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a dual touch electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention. The difference from the above embodiment is that the protective cover 120 further includes a near field communication (NFC) module 138. The near field communication module 138 is electrically coupled to the second processor 124 to enable the protection cover 120 to transmit data with other devices.

It should be understood that the second processor 124, the wireless communication module 128, the battery module 132, the micro-projection module 134, the front light module 136, and the near-field communication module 138 may be selectively disposed not only on the protective cover 120. The host body 110 can also include a second processor 124, a wireless communication module 128, a battery module 132, a micro-projection module 134, a front light module 136, and a near-field communication module 138. The present invention is not intended to limit the invention.

The wireless communication module 128, the battery module 132, the micro-projection module 134, the front light module 136, and the near-field communication module 138 in FIG. 9 may also be disposed in the host body 110 and coupled to the first processor 116. connection.

In addition, the second display screen 122 can display an e-book, a weather, a short message service (SMS), a map, a location base service, and an electronic ticket ( E-ticket or coupon), advertising, electronic trading (NFC), micro-projector, front-light and more.

FIG. 10 illustrates a dual touch electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention The device 100 is coupled to a block diagram of the network service server 150. The main body 110 and the protective cover 120 can be connected to the network service server 150 through the wireless communication interface 140, respectively. That is, the host body 110 and the protection cover 120 can download or upload information to the network service server 150 provided by the system vendor 160, respectively. Alternatively, the dual-touch electronic device 100 can be connected to the network service server 150 only through the host body 110, and the first display screen 114 or the second display screen 122 can be displayed on the network through the built-in software of the host body 110. The information provided by the service server 150. The block diagram of the protective cover 120 of FIG. 10 may also be a possible arrangement of the block diagram of the protective cover 120 of FIG. 3 and FIGS. 5-9.

For example, the network service server 150 can provide a dual touch electronic device 100 short message service (SMS), weather information, e-mail, e-book, advertisement, Electronic trading and e-ticket functions. In addition, the system vendor 160 can be a telecommunications provider, a software developer, or a mobile phone provider.

It should be understood that in the following description, the component connection relationship that has been described will not be repeated, and only the method of operating the dual touch electronic device 100 will be described.

FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing the operation of the dual touch electronic device 100 of FIG. 1B. First in step S1, a host body having a first display screen is provided. Next in step S2, a protective cover having a second display screen is provided. Then, in step S3, the protective cover is detachably fixed to the main body, and the second display screen is electrically coupled to the first display screen. Next, in step S4, an instruction is input to the first display screen or the second display screen. Finally, in step S5, the synchronous update and the synchronous display, the asynchronous update and the asynchronous Display, synchronize updates but do not synchronize or not synchronize updates but synchronously display the first display screen and the second display screen.

FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing the case where the dual touch electronic device 100 of FIG. 1B is connected to the network service server 150 (see FIG. 10). First, in step S1, an instruction is input to the first display screen or the second display screen. Next, in step S2, the software built in the host body starts to operate. Thereafter, in step S3, the network service server is connected and the command is executed. Next, in step S4, the information provided by the network service server is displayed on the first display screen or the second display screen. Finally, in step S5, the instruction ends to be ready to accept the next instruction.

The above-described embodiments of the present invention have at least one of the following advantages compared to the prior art:

(1) When the protective cover having the second display screen is fixed on the back cover, the first display screen and the second display screen are respectively electrically coupled to the first processor, so that the first processor can be according to the second display screen or The first display screen is input to control the second display screen and the first display screen.

(2) The second display screen and the first display screen can be set by the first processor to synchronous update and synchronous display, asynchronous update and asynchronous display, synchronous update but not synchronized display or asynchronous update but synchronous display, according to Depending on user needs.

(3) In addition to the second display screen, the protective cover may optionally include a wireless communication module, a battery module or other modules (for example, a micro-projection module), so that the protective cover can be more fixed when it is fixed to the main body More features.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention, and those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit of the invention, In the scope of the invention, the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

100‧‧‧Double touch electronic device

110‧‧‧Host body

111‧‧‧ front box

112‧‧‧Shell

113‧‧‧Back cover

114‧‧‧First display screen

116‧‧‧First processor

120‧‧‧ protective cover

122‧‧‧Second display screen

123‧‧‧Soft circuit board

124‧‧‧second processor

128‧‧‧Wireless communication module

132‧‧‧ battery module

134‧‧‧Micro Projection Module

136‧‧‧front light module

138‧‧‧ Near Field Communication Module

140‧‧‧Wireless communication interface

150‧‧‧Network Service Server

160‧‧‧Systems

S1‧‧‧ steps

S2‧‧‧ steps

S3‧‧‧ steps

S4‧‧‧ steps

S5‧‧ steps

FIG. 1A is an exploded view of a dual touch electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 1B is a side view showing the protective cover of the dual touch electronic device of FIG. 1A fixed to the main body.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the protective cover of Fig. 1A.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a dual touch electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a dual touch electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a dual touch electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a dual touch electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a dual touch electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a dual touch electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a dual touch electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a dual touch electronic device connected to a network service server according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing the operation of the dual touch electronic device of FIG. 1B.

FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing the case where the dual touch type electronic device of FIG. 1B is connected to the network service server.

100‧‧‧Double touch electronic device

110‧‧‧Host body

111‧‧‧ front box

112‧‧‧Shell

113‧‧‧Back cover

114‧‧‧First display screen

116‧‧‧First processor

120‧‧‧ protective cover

122‧‧‧Second display screen

123‧‧‧Soft circuit board

Claims (20)

A dual-touch electronic device includes: a main body, comprising: a casing having a front frame and a rear cover; and a first display screen disposed in the casing and exposed to the front frame To display a first display screen, a protective cover is detachably fixed to the back cover, the protective cover includes: a second display screen for displaying a second display screen, wherein the second display screen is The flexible display screen prevents the second display screen from being damaged on the protective cover when the protective cover is assembled on the main body or when the protective cover is assembled from the main body; when the protective cover is fixed to the main body The dual-touch electronic device has more functions than the host body, and one of the added functions is that the second display screen displays an electronic transaction; and a first processor is disposed in the housing and electrically coupled to the The first display screen and the second display screen, wherein the first processor controls the second display screen and the first display screen according to the second display screen and the instruction input by the first display screen, so that the first display screen The same display screen to the first display screen or a display screen different from the first. The dual touch electronic device of claim 1, wherein the protective cover further comprises: a second processor electrically coupled to the second display screen and the first processor for driving the second display Screen. The dual touch electronic device of claim 2, wherein the protective cover further comprises: a wireless communication module electrically coupled to the second processor for connecting to a network service server. The dual touch electronic device of claim 2, wherein the protective cover further comprises: a battery module electrically coupled to the second processor for supplying power to the second display screen. The dual touch electronic device of claim 4, wherein the battery module comprises a rechargeable battery. The dual-touch electronic device of claim 2, wherein the protective cover further comprises: a micro-projection module electrically coupled to the second processor. The dual touch electronic device of claim 2, wherein the protective cover further comprises: a front light module electrically coupled to the second processor. The dual touch electronic device of claim 2, wherein the protective cover further comprises: A near field communication module is electrically coupled to the second processor. The dual touch electronic device of claim 1, wherein the protective cover is a back cover protection cover or a battery protection cover. The dual touch electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first display screen comprises a liquid crystal display panel, a bi-stable display device or a light-emitting diode display panel; the second display screen comprises a liquid crystal display panel, and bistable State display device or LED display panel. The dual touch electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first display screen and the second display screen are selectively touch panels. The dual touch electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first display screen is a flexible screen. A method for operating a dual touch electronic device includes the steps of: providing a host body having a first display screen; providing a protective cover having a second display screen; detachably fixing the protective cover to the host body The second display screen is electrically coupled to the first display screen, wherein the second display screen is a flexible screen, such that when the protective cover is assembled on the main body or folded from the main body When unloading, avoid the second display firefly on the protective cover The screen is damaged; when the protection cover is fixed to the main body, the dual touch electronic device has more functions than the main body, and one of the added functions is that the second display screen displays an electronic transaction; inputting an instruction to The first display screen or the second display screen; and synchronous update and synchronous display, asynchronous update and asynchronous display, synchronous update but not synchronized display or asynchronous update but synchronous display of the first display screen and the second display Screen. The method for operating the dual-touch electronic device of claim 13 further includes: connecting, by the host body, a network service server, causing the first display screen or the second display screen to display the network service Information provided by the server. The method for operating the dual touch electronic device of claim 13, further comprising: sensing an action on the first display screen or the second display screen, when the action corresponds to a touch stored on the host body When the command is commanded, the first display screen or the second display screen executes the touch command. The method of operating a dual touch electronic device according to claim 15, wherein the touch command comprises gesture guiding page turning, dragging or moving content, zooming in and out, sliding content, sliding or moving unlocking, and multi-touch. The operating method of the dual touch electronic device of claim 13, wherein the step of synchronously updating and synchronizing the first display screen with the second display screen comprises: operating the first display screen or operating a single operation The second display screen, and the first display screen and the second display screen display the same screen. The operating method of the dual touch electronic device of claim 13, wherein the step of updating the first display screen and the second display screen without updating the synchronous display and the asynchronous display comprises: simultaneously operating the first display screen and the The second display screen, and the first display screen and the second display screen display different screens. The method of operating the dual touch electronic device of claim 13, wherein the step of simultaneously updating the first display screen and the second display screen but not displaying the synchronization comprises: simultaneously operating the first display screen and the first The second display screen is displayed, and the first display screen and the second display screen display portion have the same screen and a different portion of the screen. The method for operating a dual touch electronic device according to claim 13, wherein the step of updating the first display screen and the second display screen but not simultaneously displaying the synchronization display comprises: operating the first display screen singly or singlely Operating the second display screen, and the first display screen and the second display screen display different paintings surface.