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TWI616681B
TWI616681B TW105142123A TW105142123A TWI616681B TW I616681 B TWI616681 B TW I616681B TW 105142123 A TW105142123 A TW 105142123A TW 105142123 A TW105142123 A TW 105142123A TW I616681 B TWI616681 B TW I616681B
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一種電子裝置包括機殼、攝像元件以及保護元件。攝像元件配置於機殼。保護元件覆蓋攝像元件。特別是,保護元件的霧度可調整。An electronic device includes a housing, an imaging element, and a protective element. The imaging element is disposed in the casing. The protection element covers the imaging element. In particular, the haze of the protective element can be adjusted.

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電子裝置Electronic device

本發明是有關於一種電子裝置。The present invention relates to an electronic device.

電子裝置(例如:手機、平板電腦、筆記型電腦等)多設有攝影元件。一般而言,攝影元件前方設有覆蓋板(Cover lens),以防止攝影元件的鏡頭刮傷、污損等。電子裝置所使用的覆蓋板的材質包括透明壓克力或透明玻璃。利用形成在透明壓克力或透明玻璃上的多層鍍膜,覆蓋板的透光度極高且霧度極低,可避免影像品質因覆蓋板設置而變差的問題,實現人們對高畫質影像的需求。如今攝影元件的畫素越來越高且易攜帶,在人們熱切追求高畫質的影像的情況下,另外衍生出來的問題就是隱私的安全性。如何預防在毫無預警下被偷拍已成為科技產品研發的新課題。Electronic devices (such as mobile phones, tablets, notebook computers, etc.) are often provided with photographic elements. Generally, a cover lens is provided in front of the photographic element to prevent the lens of the photographic element from being scratched, stained, or the like. The material of the cover plate used in the electronic device includes transparent acrylic or transparent glass. By using a multi-layer coating formed on transparent acrylic or transparent glass, the transmittance of the cover plate is extremely high and the haze is extremely low, so that the problem that the image quality is deteriorated due to the setting of the cover plate can be avoided, and the high-definition image can be realized. Demand. Nowadays, the photographic elements are more and more portable and easy to carry. In the case of people eagerly pursuing high-quality images, the other problem is the security of privacy. How to prevent being photographed without warning has become a new topic in the development of technology products.

本發明提供一種電子裝置,可保護使用者的隱私。The present invention provides an electronic device that protects the privacy of a user.

本發明的電子裝置包括機殼、攝像元件以及保護元件。攝像元件配置於機殼。保護元件覆蓋攝像元件。特別是,保護元件的霧度可調整。The electronic device of the present invention includes a casing, an image pickup element, and a protection element. The imaging element is disposed in the casing. The protection element covers the imaging element. In particular, the haze of the protective element can be adjusted.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述的保護元件包括第一透光基板、第二透光基板、高分子分散型液晶層、第一透光電極及第二透光電極。第二透光基板相對於第一透光基板。高分子分散型液晶層配置於第一透光基板與第二透光基板之間。第一透光電極配置於第一透光基板上且位於第一透光基板與高分子分散型液晶層之間。第二透光電極配置於第二透光基板上且位於第二透光基板與高分子分散型液晶層之間。In an embodiment of the invention, the protection element includes a first transparent substrate, a second transparent substrate, a polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer, a first transparent electrode, and a second transparent electrode. The second transparent substrate is opposite to the first transparent substrate. The polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer is disposed between the first transparent substrate and the second transparent substrate. The first transparent electrode is disposed on the first transparent substrate and located between the first transparent substrate and the polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer. The second transparent electrode is disposed on the second transparent substrate and located between the second transparent substrate and the polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer.

在本發明的一實施例中,光束由上述的電子裝置外向攝像元件傳遞,第一透光電極與第二透光電極之間實質上不存在電壓差,而高分子分散型液晶層散射光束。In an embodiment of the invention, the light beam is transmitted from the external device to the imaging device, and substantially no voltage difference exists between the first transparent electrode and the second transparent electrode, and the polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer scatters the light beam.

在本發明的一實施例中,光束由上述的電子裝置外向攝像元件傳遞,第一透光電極與第二透光電極之間存在電壓差,而光束穿透高分子分散型液晶層。In an embodiment of the invention, the light beam is transmitted from the electronic device to the imaging element, and a voltage difference exists between the first transparent electrode and the second transparent electrode, and the light beam penetrates the polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述的保護元件包括保護基板以及熱控元件。保護基板具有第一區。攝像元件對應第一區設置。熱控元件配置於保護基板上且位於第一區旁。In an embodiment of the invention, the protection element comprises a protective substrate and a thermal control element. The protective substrate has a first region. The imaging element corresponds to the first zone setting. The thermal control component is disposed on the protective substrate and is located beside the first zone.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述的熱控元件用以加熱保護基板,以霧化保護基板的第一區。In an embodiment of the invention, the thermal control component is configured to heat the protective substrate to atomize the first region of the substrate.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述的保護元件更包括裝飾層。裝飾層配置於保護基板上且具有開口。所述開口定義保護基板的第一區,而裝飾層遮蔽熱控元件。In an embodiment of the invention, the protective element further comprises a decorative layer. The decorative layer is disposed on the protective substrate and has an opening. The opening defines a first region of the protective substrate and the decorative layer shields the thermal control element.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述的保護基板的材質包括聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯。In an embodiment of the invention, the material of the protective substrate comprises polymethyl methacrylate.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述的電子裝置更包括控制單元。控制單元與保護元件電性連接。控制單元根據一訊號調整保護元件的霧度。In an embodiment of the invention, the electronic device further includes a control unit. The control unit is electrically connected to the protection element. The control unit adjusts the haze of the protection element according to a signal.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述的電子裝置更包括重力感測器。重力感測器提供上述的訊號。In an embodiment of the invention, the electronic device further includes a gravity sensor. The gravity sensor provides the above signals.

基於上述,本發明一實施例的電子裝置包括機殼、配置於機殼內的攝像元件以及覆蓋攝像元件的保護元件。保護元件的霧度可調整。透過霧度可調的保護元件,使用者可依照其需求,使按鍵能夠或無法取得清晰的外界影像。藉此,使用者的隱私可受到保護。Based on the above, an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a casing, an image pickup element disposed in the casing, and a protection element covering the image pickup element. The haze of the protective element can be adjusted. Through the haze-adjustable protection component, the user can make the button able or unable to obtain a clear external image according to his needs. Thereby, the privacy of the user can be protected.

為讓本發明的上述特徵和優點能更明顯易懂,下文特舉實施例,並配合所附圖式作詳細說明如下。The above described features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description.

圖1為本發明一實施例的電子裝置的立體示意圖。圖2為本發明一實施例的電子裝置的剖面示意圖。特別是,圖2對應於圖1的剖線A-A’。請參照圖1及圖2,電子裝置100包括機殼110、攝像元件120及保護元件130。攝像元件120配置於機殼110內。保護元件130覆蓋攝像元件120。攝像元件120用以擷取外界物體的影像。在本實施例中,攝像元件120可包括影像感測器以及配置於影像感測器與外界物體之間的鏡頭(lens),所述影像感測器例如是電荷耦合感測器(charge-coupled device;CCD)、互補金屬氧化物半導體(complementary metal oxide semiconductor;CMOS)或其它適當元件,但本發明不以此為限。在本實施例中,電子裝置100例如是筆記型電腦,但本發明不限於此,在其他實施例中,電子裝置100也可為桌上型電腦、平板電腦、智慧型手機、顯示器、穿戴式裝置或其他類型的電子產品。FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In particular, Fig. 2 corresponds to the line A-A' of Fig. 1. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , the electronic device 100 includes a casing 110 , an imaging element 120 , and a protection element 130 . The imaging element 120 is disposed in the casing 110. The protection element 130 covers the imaging element 120. The imaging component 120 is configured to capture an image of an external object. In this embodiment, the image sensor 120 may include an image sensor and a lens disposed between the image sensor and an external object, such as a charge-coupled sensor (charge-coupled) Device; CCD), complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) or other suitable components, but the invention is not limited thereto. In this embodiment, the electronic device 100 is, for example, a notebook computer, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the electronic device 100 may also be a desktop computer, a tablet computer, a smart phone, a display, and a wearable device. Device or other type of electronic product.

值得注意的是,保護元件130的霧度(haze)可調整(adjustable)。霧度的定義如下:一入射光束沿著一入射方向由電子裝置100外入射保護元件130,至少部份的入射光束(即透射光束)通過保護元件130,而霧度是指偏離入射方向2.5 o以上的部份透射光束的光強佔總透射光束的光強的百分比。 以下配合圖3及圖4舉例說明本實施例之保護元件130之霧度可調整的機制。 It is worth noting that the haze of the protection element 130 can be adjusted. The haze is defined as follows: an incident beam is incident on the protection element 130 from the outside of the electronic device 100 along an incident direction, at least a portion of the incident beam (ie, the transmitted beam) passes through the protection element 130, and the haze is 2.5 o from the incident direction. The intensity of the above partially transmitted beam is a percentage of the total transmitted beam intensity. The mechanism for adjusting the haze of the protective element 130 of the present embodiment will be exemplified below with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

圖3及圖4為本發明一實施例之保護元件的剖面示意圖。特別是,圖3示出保護元件130被調整至高霧度的狀態,圖4示出保護元件130被調整至低霧度的狀態。請參照圖3及圖4,在本實施例中,保護元件130可包括第一透光基板131、第二透光基板132、高分子分散型液晶(polymer dispersed liquid crystal;PDLC)層133、第一透光電極134及第二透光電極135。第二透光基板132相對於第一透光基板131。高分子分散型液晶層133配置於第一透光基板131與第二透光基板132之間。第一透光電極134配置於第一透光基板131上且位於第一透光基板131與高分子分散型液晶層133之間。第二透光電極135配置於第二透光基板132上且位於第二透光基板132與高分子分散型液晶層133之間。3 and 4 are schematic cross-sectional views of a protection element according to an embodiment of the present invention. In particular, FIG. 3 shows a state in which the protective member 130 is adjusted to a high haze, and FIG. 4 shows a state in which the protective member 130 is adjusted to a low haze. Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , in the embodiment, the protection component 130 may include a first transparent substrate 131 , a second transparent substrate 132 , a polymer dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) layer 133 , and a first A transparent electrode 134 and a second transparent electrode 135. The second transparent substrate 132 is opposite to the first transparent substrate 131. The polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer 133 is disposed between the first transparent substrate 131 and the second transparent substrate 132. The first transparent electrode 134 is disposed on the first transparent substrate 131 and located between the first transparent substrate 131 and the polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer 133. The second transparent electrode 135 is disposed on the second transparent substrate 132 and located between the second transparent substrate 132 and the polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer 133.

在本實施例中,可透過調整第一透光電極134與第二透光電極135之間的電壓差,而調整保護元件130的霧度。請參照圖3,舉例而言,當第一透光電極134與第二透光電極135之間實質上不存在電壓差(或存在極低的電壓差)時,高分子分散型液晶層133內的液晶分子呈隨機排列。此時,若有光束L由電子裝置100外向攝像元件120傳遞,高分子分散型液晶層133內隨機排列的液晶分子會散射光束L,即保護元件130被調整至高霧度的狀態。請參照圖4,當第一透光電極134與第二透光電極135之間存在足夠的電壓差時,高分子分散型液晶層133內的液晶分子的排列方向大致上一致。此時,若有光束L由電子裝置100外向攝像元件120傳遞,光束L會穿透高分子分散型液晶層133且大部份的光束L的行進方向不變,即保護元件130被調整至低霧度的狀態。In this embodiment, the haze of the protection element 130 can be adjusted by adjusting the voltage difference between the first transparent electrode 134 and the second transparent electrode 135. Referring to FIG. 3 , for example, when there is substantially no voltage difference between the first transparent electrode 134 and the second transparent electrode 135 (or there is a very low voltage difference), the polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer 133 is inside. The liquid crystal molecules are randomly arranged. At this time, if the light beam L is transmitted from the electronic device 100 to the image pickup device 120, the liquid crystal molecules randomly arranged in the polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer 133 scatter the light beam L, that is, the protective member 130 is adjusted to a high haze state. Referring to FIG. 4, when there is a sufficient voltage difference between the first light-transmitting electrode 134 and the second light-transmitting electrode 135, the arrangement direction of the liquid crystal molecules in the polymer-dispersed liquid crystal layer 133 is substantially uniform. At this time, if the light beam L is transmitted from the electronic device 100 to the image pickup device 120, the light beam L penetrates the polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer 133 and the traveling direction of most of the light beam L does not change, that is, the protection member 130 is adjusted to be low. The state of haze.

請參照圖1及圖2,在本實施例中,在不欲使用攝像元件120時,電子裝置100可令保護元件130具有高霧度。藉此,即便電子裝置100遭駭客入侵,由於攝像元件120被高霧度的保護元件130遮蔽,駭客並無法透過攝像元件120取得清晰的外界影像,而使用者的隱私可受到保護。另一方面,在欲使用攝像元件120時,電子裝置100可令保護元件130具有低霧度,以讓使用者可利用攝像元件120取得清晰的外界影像。Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, in the embodiment, when the imaging element 120 is not to be used, the electronic device 100 can make the protection element 130 have a high haze. Thereby, even if the electronic device 100 is invaded by the hacker, since the imaging element 120 is shielded by the high-humidity protection element 130, the hacker cannot obtain a clear external image through the imaging element 120, and the privacy of the user can be protected. On the other hand, when the imaging element 120 is to be used, the electronic device 100 can make the protection element 130 have a low haze so that the user can obtain a clear external image by using the imaging element 120.

舉例而言,在本實施例中,電子裝置100可進一步包括控制單元140。控制單元140與保護元件130電性連接。控制單元140能根據一訊號調整保護元件130的霧度。具體而言,在本實施例中,電子裝置100更包括重力感測器150。控制單元140電性連接於保護元件130與重力感測器150之間。控制單元140能根據一訊號調整保護元件130的霧度,而所述訊號可選擇性地由重力感測器150提供。舉例而言,當使用者欲使用攝像元件120時,使用者可能會移動電子裝置100(例如:掀開筆記型電腦的背蓋),此時,重力感測器150會輸出對應使用者動作的訊號至控制單元140,而控制單元140會根據所述訊號令保護元件130具有低霧度。如此一來,使用者便可利用攝像元件120取得清晰的外界影像。需說明的是,本發明並不限制用以調整保護元件130之霧度的訊號必需來自重力感測器150,在其他實施例中,所述訊號也可來自電子裝置100的其他硬體元件(例如:鍵盤160、鍵盤160外之獨立的按鍵170),或者來自於安裝在電子裝置100上的軟體,使用者也可透過操作電子裝置100的硬體元件或軟體發出所述號,以調整保護元件130的霧度。For example, in the embodiment, the electronic device 100 may further include a control unit 140. The control unit 140 is electrically connected to the protection component 130. The control unit 140 can adjust the haze of the protection element 130 according to a signal. Specifically, in the embodiment, the electronic device 100 further includes a gravity sensor 150. The control unit 140 is electrically connected between the protection component 130 and the gravity sensor 150. The control unit 140 can adjust the haze of the protection element 130 based on a signal that is selectively provided by the gravity sensor 150. For example, when the user wants to use the image capturing device 120, the user may move the electronic device 100 (for example, open the back cover of the notebook computer). At this time, the gravity sensor 150 outputs a corresponding user action. The signal is sent to the control unit 140, and the control unit 140 causes the protection element 130 to have a low haze according to the signal. In this way, the user can use the imaging element 120 to obtain a clear external image. It should be noted that the present invention does not limit the signal used to adjust the haze of the protection component 130 to be from the gravity sensor 150. In other embodiments, the signal may also come from other hardware components of the electronic device 100 ( For example, the keyboard 160, the independent button 170 outside the keyboard 160, or the software installed on the electronic device 100, the user can also issue the number by operating the hardware component or software of the electronic device 100 to adjust the protection. The haze of element 130.

圖5為本發明另一實施例的電子裝置的立體示意圖。圖6為本發明另一實施例的電子裝置的剖面示意圖。特別是,圖6對應於圖5的剖線B-B’。圖5及圖6的電子裝置100A與圖1及圖2的電子裝置100類似,因此相同或相對應的元件以相同或相對應的標號表示。電子裝置100A與電子裝置100的差異在於,電子裝置100A的保護元件130A與電子裝置100的保護元件130不同。以下主要說明此差異,兩者相同或相對應處請參照前述說明。FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention. In particular, Fig. 6 corresponds to the line B-B' of Fig. 5. The electronic device 100A of FIGS. 5 and 6 is similar to the electronic device 100 of FIGS. 1 and 2, and therefore the same or corresponding elements are designated by the same or corresponding reference numerals. The difference between the electronic device 100A and the electronic device 100 is that the protection element 130A of the electronic device 100A is different from the protection element 130 of the electronic device 100. The following mainly explains the difference. Please refer to the above description for the same or corresponding.

電子裝置100A包括機殼110、攝像元件120及保護元件130A。攝像元件120配置於機殼110內。保護元件130A覆蓋攝像元件120。保護元件130A的霧度可調整。與電子裝置100不同的是,保護元件130A的構造及霧度可調機制與保護元件130不同。以下配合圖6、圖7及圖8說明之。The electronic device 100A includes a housing 110, an imaging element 120, and a protection element 130A. The imaging element 120 is disposed in the casing 110. The protection element 130A covers the imaging element 120. The haze of the protective element 130A can be adjusted. Unlike the electronic device 100, the configuration of the protective element 130A and the hammability adjustment mechanism are different from those of the protective element 130. This will be described below with reference to FIGS. 6, 7, and 8.

圖7及圖8為本發明另一實施例之保護元件的正視示意圖。特別是,圖7示出保護元件130A被調整至高霧度的狀態,圖8示出保護元件130A被調整至低霧度的狀態。請參照圖6、圖7及圖8,保護元件130A包括保護基板136及熱控元件137。保護基板136具有第一區136a。攝像元件120對應第一區136a設置。熱控元件137配置於保護基板136上且位於第一區136a旁。熱控元件137用以加熱保護基板136,以霧化保護基板136的第一區136a。在本實施例中,保護元件130A更包括裝飾層138。裝飾層138配置於保護基板136上且具有開口138a。在本實施例中,裝飾層138的開口138a可定義保護基板136的第一區136a,而裝飾層138可遮蔽熱控元件137。在本實施例中,保護基板136的材質例如是聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯(polymethylmethacrylate;PMMA),但本發明不限於此,在其他實施例中,保護基板136的材質也可為聚對苯二甲酸乙二醇酯(polyethylene terephthalate;PET)、聚碳酸酯(polycarbonate;PC)或其他適當材料。在本實施例中,熱控元件137例如是電阻,但本發明不以此為限。在本實施例中,裝飾層138的材質例如是油墨,但本發明不以此為限,在其他實施例中,裝飾層138也可為其他適當材質、或油墨與其他適當材質的組合。7 and 8 are schematic front views of a protective element according to another embodiment of the present invention. In particular, FIG. 7 shows a state in which the protective member 130A is adjusted to a high haze, and FIG. 8 shows a state in which the protective member 130A is adjusted to a low haze. Referring to FIGS. 6 , 7 and 8 , the protective element 130A includes a protective substrate 136 and a thermal control element 137 . The protective substrate 136 has a first region 136a. The imaging element 120 is disposed corresponding to the first area 136a. The thermal control element 137 is disposed on the protective substrate 136 and located beside the first region 136a. The thermal control element 137 is used to heat the protective substrate 136 to atomize the first region 136a of the protective substrate 136. In the present embodiment, the protective element 130A further includes a decorative layer 138. The decorative layer 138 is disposed on the protective substrate 136 and has an opening 138a. In the present embodiment, the opening 138a of the decorative layer 138 may define a first region 136a that protects the substrate 136, while the decorative layer 138 may shield the thermal control element 137. In this embodiment, the material of the protective substrate 136 is, for example, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the material of the protective substrate 136 may also be poly-p-phenylene. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polycarbonate (PC) or other suitable materials. In the present embodiment, the thermal control element 137 is, for example, a resistor, but the invention is not limited thereto. In this embodiment, the material of the decorative layer 138 is, for example, ink, but the invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the decorative layer 138 may also be other suitable materials, or a combination of ink and other suitable materials.

請參照圖6及圖7,當熱控元件137通電(例如通電流時)時,熱控元件137會升溫,以使保護元件130A的第一區136a因受熱而霧化。舉例而言,當熱控元件137通電而使第一區136a的溫度提高至攝氏50 oC時,第一區136a的霧度便足以使攝像元件120取得的影像不清晰而無法辨識;當熱控元件137通電而使第一區136a的溫度提高至攝氏80 oC時,第一區136a可具有極高的霧度,進而使攝像元件120取得的影像非常模糊而完全無法辨識。請參照圖8,當熱控元件137不通電時,熱控元件137不升溫,進而使保護元件130A的第一區136a具有低霧度。舉例而言,當熱控元件137不通電時,保護基板136的第一區136a的溫度可恢復至常溫(例如:攝氏25 oC),此時,保護元件130A的第一區136a具有低霧度,而使攝像元件120能取得清晰的外界影像。 Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, when the thermal control element 137 is energized (eg, when a current is passed), the thermal control element 137 is heated to cause the first region 136a of the protective element 130A to be atomized by heat. For example, when the thermal control element 137 is energized to increase the temperature of the first region 136a to 50 o C, the haze of the first region 136a is sufficient to make the image captured by the imaging device 120 unclear and unrecognizable; When the control element 137 is energized to increase the temperature of the first region 136a to 80 o C, the first region 136a can have an extremely high haze, which in turn makes the image taken by the imaging device 120 very blurred and completely unrecognizable. Referring to FIG. 8, when the thermal control element 137 is not energized, the thermal control element 137 does not heat up, thereby causing the first region 136a of the protection element 130A to have a low haze. For example, when the thermal control element 137 is not energized, the temperature of the first region 136a of the protective substrate 136 can be restored to normal temperature (eg, 25 o C Celsius), at which time the first region 136a of the protective element 130A has low fog. The image sensor 120 can obtain a clear external image.

類似地,電子裝置100A包括與保護元件130A電性連接的控制單元140。控制單元140能根據一訊號調整保護元件130A的霧度,以使攝像元件120能夠或無法取得清晰的外界影像。提供所述訊號的可行方式與前述實施例類似,於此便不再重述。Similarly, electronic device 100A includes a control unit 140 that is electrically coupled to protection element 130A. The control unit 140 can adjust the haze of the protection element 130A according to a signal, so that the imaging element 120 can or cannot obtain a clear external image. The possible manner of providing the signal is similar to the previous embodiment and will not be repeated here.

綜上所述,本發明一實施例的電子裝置包括機殼、配置於機殼內的攝像元件以及覆蓋攝像元件的保護元件。保護元件的霧度可調整。透過霧度可調的保護元件,使用者可依照其需求,使攝像元件能夠或無法取得清晰的外界影像。藉此,使用者的隱私可受到保護。In summary, an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a casing, an imaging element disposed in the casing, and a protection element covering the imaging element. The haze of the protective element can be adjusted. Through the haze-adjustable protection component, the user can or can not obtain a clear external image according to his needs. Thereby, the privacy of the user can be protected.

雖然本發明已以實施例揭露如上,然其並非用以限定本發明,任何所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者,在不脫離本發明的精神和範圍內,當可作些許的更動與潤飾,故本發明的保護範圍當視後附的申請專利範圍所界定者為準。Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and any one of ordinary skill in the art can make some changes and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

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圖1為本發明一實施例的電子裝置的立體示意圖。 圖2為本發明一實施例的電子裝置的剖面示意圖。 圖3為本發明一實施例之保護元件的剖面示意圖。 圖4為本發明一實施例之保護元件的剖面示意圖。 圖5為本發明另一實施例的電子裝置的立體示意圖。 圖6為本發明另一實施例的電子裝置的剖面示意圖。 圖7為本發明另一實施例之保護元件的正視示意圖。 圖8為本發明另一實施例之保護元件的正視示意圖。FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a protective element in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a protective element in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 is a front elevational view of a protective element in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 is a front elevational view of a protective element in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

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一種電子裝置,包括:一機殼;一攝像元件,配置於該機殼內;一保護元件,覆蓋該攝像元件,其中該保護元件的霧度可調整;以及一控制單元,與該保護元件電性連接,該控制單元根據一訊號調整該保護元件的霧度,其中一重力感測器提供該訊號,當該保護元件具有高霧度,該攝像元件無法取得清晰的外界影像,當該保護元件具有低霧度,該攝像元件取得清晰的外界影像。 An electronic device comprising: a casing; an imaging component disposed in the casing; a protection component covering the imaging component, wherein the haze of the protection component is adjustable; and a control unit electrically coupled to the protection component The control unit adjusts the haze of the protection component according to a signal, wherein a gravity sensor provides the signal, and when the protection component has a high haze, the imaging component cannot obtain a clear external image when the protection component With low haze, the camera component captures clear external images. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的電子裝置,其中該保護元件包括:一第一透光基板;一第二透光基板,相對於該第一透光基板;一高分子分散型液晶層,配置於該第一透光基板與該第二透光基板之間;一第一透光電極,配置於該第一透光基板上且位於該第一透光基板與該高分子分散型液晶層之間;以及一第二透光電極,配置於該第二透光基板上且位於該第二透光基板與該高分子分散型液晶層之間。 The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the protection component comprises: a first transparent substrate; a second transparent substrate, relative to the first transparent substrate; a polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer, Disposed between the first transparent substrate and the second transparent substrate; a first transparent electrode disposed on the first transparent substrate and located on the first transparent substrate and the polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer And a second transparent electrode disposed on the second transparent substrate and located between the second transparent substrate and the polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer. 如申請專利範圍第2項所述的電子裝置,其中一光束由該電子裝置外向該攝像元件傳遞,該第一透光電極與該第二透光電極之間實質上不存在電壓差,而該高分子分散型液晶層散射該光束。 The electronic device of claim 2, wherein a light beam is transmitted from the electronic device to the imaging device, and substantially no voltage difference exists between the first transparent electrode and the second transparent electrode. The polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer scatters the light beam. 如申請專利範圍第2項所述的電子裝置,其中一光束由該電子裝置外向該攝像元件傳遞,該第一透光電極與該第二透光電極之間存在電壓差,而該光束穿透該高分子分散型液晶層。 The electronic device of claim 2, wherein a light beam is transmitted from the electronic device to the imaging device, and a voltage difference exists between the first transparent electrode and the second transparent electrode, and the light beam penetrates The polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的電子裝置,其中該保護元件包括:一保護基板,具有一第一區,該攝像元件對應該第一區設置;以及一熱控元件,配置於該保護基板上且位於該第一區旁。 The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the protective component comprises: a protective substrate having a first region, the imaging component corresponding to the first region; and a thermal control component disposed on the protective substrate Located above and located in the first zone. 如申請專利範圍第5項所述的電子裝置,其中該熱控元件用以加熱該保護基板,以霧化該保護基板的該第一區。 The electronic device of claim 5, wherein the thermal control element is configured to heat the protective substrate to atomize the first region of the protective substrate. 如申請專利範圍第5項所述的電子裝置,其中該保護元件更包括:一裝飾層,配置於該保護基板上且具有一開口,該開口定義該保護基板的該第一區,而該裝飾層遮蔽該熱控元件。 The electronic device of claim 5, wherein the protective component further comprises: a decorative layer disposed on the protective substrate and having an opening defining the first region of the protective substrate, and the decoration The layer shields the thermal control element. 如申請專利範圍第5項所述的電子裝置,其中該保護基板的材質包括聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯。 The electronic device of claim 5, wherein the material of the protective substrate comprises polymethyl methacrylate.
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