TWI791291B - Wearable electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

A wearable electronic device including a watch head and a strap module is provided. The watch head has a watch case, a first dial, a second dial, a sensor, and a processing unit. the first dial and the second dial are respectively disposed on two opposite side fo the watch case. The processing unit is disposed in the watch case and coupled to the sensor, the first dial and the second dial. The strap module is connected to the watch head and has a first shaft and a second shaft. The first shaft and the second shaft are respectively and pivotably connected to two opposite ends of the watch head. The watch head is rotated relative to the strap module by the first shaft and the second shaft. When the watch head is rotated relative to the strap module, the processing unit judges the locations of the first dial and the second dial by the sensor, and the watch head is correspondingly switched to a virtual display mode or a physical display mode by the processing unit.

Description

Wearable Electronic Devices

The present invention relates to an electronic device, and in particular to a wearable electronic device with flip switching function.

Existing reversible watches generally include two movements and two dials for driving pointers in the two dials. Two dials, for example, can set two time zones, or one of the dials displays time, while the other dial displays auxiliary functions such as date, alarm clock or timer. However, compared with smart watches, the existing flip watches are far inferior in various auxiliary functions, and the existing flip watches have disadvantages such as complicated manufacturing process, bulky size and heavy weight.

The invention provides a wearable electronic device, which adopts a reversible watch head and can switch between a virtual display mode and a physical display mode according to requirements.

A wearable electronic device of the present invention includes a watch head, a watchband module, a transmission cable and a plurality of connection terminals. The watch head has a watch case, a first dial, a second dial, a sensor and a processing unit. The first dial and the second dial are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the watch case, the second dial has a plurality of display lights, the processing unit is located in the watch case and is coupled to the sensor, the first dial and the second dial. The strap module is connected to the watch head and has a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft. The first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are respectively pivotally connected to opposite ends of the watch case. The watch head is flipped relative to the strap module through the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft. When the watch head is flipped relative to the strap module, the processing unit uses the sensor to determine the orientation of the first dial and the second dial, and the processing unit Correspondingly switch to a virtual display mode or a physical display mode.

Based on the above, the wearable electronic device of the present invention has a first dial and a second dial, respectively having physical display and virtual display functions. When the watch head is flipped relative to the strap module, it can be switched to a physical display mode or a virtual display mode to meet the needs of users.

Referring to FIG. 1A and FIG. 2A, the wearable electronic device 100 of the present invention is a wrist watch with flip switching mode. The wearable electronic device 100 can be manually switched to a virtual display mode (see FIG. 1A ) or a physical display according to the user's needs. mode (see FIG. 2A ), in addition, the wearable electronic device 100 is suitable for wirelessly connecting electronic devices 200 such as smart phones, wireless earphones or wireless speakers (see FIG. 3A to FIG. 3D ), so as to achieve the purpose of wireless control.

Referring to FIG. 1A to FIG. 1C , the wearable electronic device 100 of the present invention includes a watch head 110 , a strap module 120 , a transmission cable 130 , a plurality of connection terminals 140 and a sensor 150 .

The watch head 110 has a watch case 111 , a first dial 112 , a second dial 113 and a processing unit 114 . The first dial 112 and the second dial 113 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the watch case 111 . The first dial 112 has a first touch panel P1.

Referring to FIG. 2A to FIG. 2C , the second dial 113 has a solid plate 1131 , an outer ring portion 1132 , a second touch panel P2 and a plurality of display lights L. Referring to FIG. The solid plate 1131 is used to carry pointers and display information such as digital scales and dates. The outer ring portion 1132 is disposed around the outer edge of the solid plate 1131 . The second touchpad P2 is disposed around the outer ring portion 1132 . A plurality of display lamps L are disposed in the second dial 113 and facing the plurality of openings H in the outer ring portion 1132 , wherein the plurality of display lamps L are spaced from each other and distributed around the outer ring portion 1132 .

Referring to FIG. 1C and FIG. 2B , the processing unit 114 is located in the watch case 111 and is coupled to the first touchpad P1 of the first dial 112 , the second touchpad P2 of the second dial 113 and a plurality of display lights L. Referring to FIG. The first touchpad P1 is coupled to the processing unit 114 and is used for displaying information such as time, date, and battery level, or for inputting commands by touching the first touchpad P1. In short, the processing unit 114 is suitable for inputting signals to the first touchpad P1, the second touchpad P2 and a plurality of display lights L, or receiving signals from the first touchpad P1 and the second touchpad P2. touch signal.

Referring to FIG. 1C and FIG. 2C , the strap module 120 is connected to the watch head 110 and has a first rotating shaft 121 and a second rotating shaft 122 . The first rotating shaft 121 and the second rotating shaft 122 are respectively pivotally connected to opposite ends of the case 111 of the watch head 110 .

The transmission cable 130 is coupled to the processing unit 114 . The transmission cable 130 passes through the first rotating shaft 121 and extends into the strap module 120 . A plurality of connection terminals 140 are disposed on the strap module 120 and face to the first dial 112 or the second dial 113 of the watch head 110 . A plurality of connection terminals 140 are coupled to the transmission cable 130 .

Referring to FIGS. 1A-1B and 2A-2B, the case 111 of the watch head 110 is turned over relative to the strap module 120 through the first rotating shaft 121 and the second rotating shaft 122. When the watch head 110 is turned over relative to the strap module 120, The processing unit 114 determines the orientation of the first dial 112 and the second dial 113 through the sensor 150 , and the processing unit 114 switches the meter 110 to a virtual display mode or a physical display mode correspondingly.

Furthermore, the first dial 112 is turned away from the plurality of connection terminals 140 to switch to the virtual display mode or the second dial 113 is turned away from the plurality of connection terminals 140 to switch to the physical display mode. Wherein, after the processing unit 114 judges that the first dial 112 or the second dial 113 is flipped to a specific position, it switches to the virtual display mode or the physical display mode accordingly.

Referring to FIG. 1C and FIG. 2C , the first rotating shaft 121 has a through hole TH and the through hole TH communicates with the strap module 120 . One end E1 of the transmission cable 130 is coupled to the processing unit 114, and the other end E2 of the transmission cable 130 passes through the through hole TH and extends to a plurality of connection terminals 140 along the strap module 120. Since the transmission cable 130 is located in the through hole TH, when When the watch case 111 pivots relative to the strap module 120, the transmission cable 130 will not cause interference. In this embodiment, the multiple connection terminals 140 have a charging function, and the external current is transmitted to the processing unit 114 through the multiple connection terminals 140 and the transmission cable 130 to achieve the function of charging.

In other embodiments, the plurality of connection terminals 140 have a sensing function, and the plurality of connection terminals 140 are used to contact the user's wrist and measure temperature, pulse or other similar human body information, and convert them into electronic signals and then pass The terminal 140 and the transmission cable 130 are connected to transmit to the processing unit 114 , and the aforementioned electronic signal is processed by the processing unit 114 to display the corresponding data on the first touch panel P1 .

Referring to FIG. 1C and FIG. 2C , the sensor 150 is a Hall sensor, disposed in the watch case 111 and coupled to the processing unit 114 . When the watch head 110 is flipped relative to the strap module 120 , the sensor 150 measures the magnetic field change during the flipping process to determine the orientation of the first dial 112 and the second dial 113 .

Referring to FIG. 1C and FIG. 2C , the wearable electronic device 100 includes a physiological signal sensor 160 disposed on the inner surface IS of the strap module 120 facing the watch head 110 and the sensor 160 is coupled to the transmission cable 130 . The physiological signal sensor 160 is adapted to send the sensing signal to the processing unit 114 through the transmission cable 130 . In detail, the physiological signal sensor 160 uses a heart rate sensor, temperature sensor or blood oxygen sensor to contact the user's wrist and measure pulse, temperature, blood oxygen concentration or other similar human body The information is converted into electronic signals and then transmitted to the processing unit 114 through the connection terminal 140 and the transmission cable 130. After the above-mentioned electronic signals are processed by the processing unit 114, the corresponding data is displayed on the first touch panel P1.

Referring to FIG. 1A to FIG. 1C , when the gauge head 110 is switched to the virtual display mode, the first dial 112 faces a first direction D1 , and the second dial 113 faces a second direction D2 opposite to the first direction D1 . At this time, the sensor 150 senses the change of the magnetic field of the first side S1 of the strap module 120, thereby determining that the first dial 112 is facing upward (the first direction D1), that is, the first dial 112 faces away from the strap module. The inner side IS of 120, the second dial 113 faces the inner side IS of the strap module 120, and transmits a signal to the processing unit 114, so that the processing unit 114 closes the second touchpad P2 of the second dial 113.

Referring to FIG. 2A to FIG. 2C , when the watch head 110 is switched to the physical display mode, the second dial 113 faces the first direction D1 , and the first dial 112 faces the second direction D2 . At this time, the sensor 150 senses the change of the magnetic field of the second side S2 of the strap module 120, thereby determining that the second dial 113 is facing upward (the first direction D1), that is, the second dial 113 faces away from the strap module 120 The inner side IS of the first dial 112 faces the inner side IS of the strap module 120 and transmits a signal to the processing unit 114 so that the processing unit 114 closes the first touchpad P1 of the first dial 112 .

Referring to FIG. 3A and FIG. 2B , when the wearable electronic device 100 is wirelessly connected to the electronic device 200 , the plurality of display lights L of the second dial 113 are adapted to emit light B of different colors and pass through the plurality of openings H of the outer ring portion 1132 . In detail, the light B of different colors is used to display the power reference value. For example, blue means that the power is greater than 80%, green means that the power is equal to 50%, and red means that the power is less than 20%.

Referring to FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B , when the wearable electronic device 100 is wirelessly connected to the electronic device 200 and the electronic device 200 starts the fitness application program, the plurality of display lights L are adapted to emit light B completely (see FIG. 3A ) or partially emit light B. (See FIG. 3B ), the progress of fitness, such as the number of times of exercise or the distance of running, is prompted by the number of luminous lights L.

Referring to FIG. 3C, when the wearable electronic device 100 is wirelessly connected to the electronic device 200 and the electronic device 200 opens the music application program, when the user slides and touches the second touchpad P2 (towards the first sliding direction T1 or the second sliding direction T2), for adjusting the volume of an electronic device 200 . Referring to FIG. 3D , by double-clicking both sides of the second touch panel P2, the electronic device 200 can play the previous song or the next song.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the watch head 110 is adapted to generate vibrations to prompt the electronic device 200 to receive a message.

Referring to FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B , the wearable electronic device 100A of this embodiment includes a plurality of first electrical contacts N1 and a plurality of second electrical contacts N2 . A plurality of first electrical contacts N1 are disposed on an outer ring surface OS of the watch case 111a, and a plurality of second electrical contacts N2 are disposed at one end of the watchband module 120a pivotally connected to the first rotating shaft 121a. When the plurality of first electrical contacts N1 are coupled to the corresponding plurality of second electrical contacts N2, the orientations of the first dial 112a and the second dial 113a are determined.

For example, referring to FIG. 4A , when the dial 110a is switched to the virtual display mode, the first dial 112a faces a first direction D1, and the second dial 113a faces a second direction D2 opposite to the first direction D1. At this time, the plurality of first electrical contacts N1 are coupled to the corresponding plurality of second electrical contacts N2 , so that it is determined that the first dial 112 a is facing upward (the first direction D1 ). Referring to FIG. 2A and FIG. 4B , when the dial 110a is switched to the physical display mode, the second dial 113a faces the first direction D1 , and the first dial 112a faces the second direction D2 . At this time, the plurality of first electrical contacts N1 are turned over by 180 degrees and coupled to the corresponding plurality of second electrical contacts N2 , so as to determine that the second dial 113 a is facing upward (the first direction D1 ).

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of some components of a wearable electronic device combined with an infrared sensor according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the wearable electronic device 100B of this embodiment includes a sensor 150b, which is an infrared sensor, disposed in the watch case 111b and adjacent to the first rotating shaft 121b. The sensor 150b senses the rotation angle of the watch case 111b relative to the first rotating shaft 121b to determine the orientation of the first dial 112b and the second dial 113b. In detail, the sensor 150b is adapted to emit an infrared light IR and receive the reflected infrared light, and judge the rotation direction of the meter head 110b through the change of the intensity of the infrared light. The surface of the first rotating shaft 121b has a reflection pattern. During the rotation of the meter head 110b, the sensor 150b continuously emits infrared light IR to the surface of the first rotating shaft 121b, and receives the reflected infrared light from the first rotating shaft 121b. Since the reflection pattern will cause changes in the intensity of the infrared light, the processing unit 114b compares the intensity of the infrared light to determine the orientation of the first dial 112b and the second dial 113b and switch to a virtual display mode or a physical display mode.

For example, when the gauge head 110b is switched to the virtual display mode, the first dial faces the first direction D1, and the intensity of reflected infrared light is low at this time. When the gauge head 110b is switched to the physical display mode, the second dial faces the first direction D1, and the intensity of reflected infrared light is high at this time.

To sum up, the wearable electronic device of the present invention has a first dial and a second dial, respectively having physical display and virtual display functions. When the watch head is flipped relative to the strap module, it can be switched to a physical display mode or a virtual display mode to meet the needs of users. In addition, multiple connection terminals of the wearable electronic device are arranged on the strap module and coupled to the processing unit through the transmission cable. Compared with the existing smart watches that install the connection terminals on the watch head, the volume of the watch head can be reduced and the Has an aesthetic effect.

100, 100A, 100B: wearable electronic devices 110, 110b: header 111, 111a, 111b: case 112, 112a, 112b: the first dial 113, 113a, 113b: second dial 1131: solid plate 1132: Outer ring department 114: processing unit 120: Strap module 121, 121a, 121b: the first rotating shaft 122: Second shaft 130: Transmission cable 140: Connecting terminal 150, 150b: sensor 160: Physiological signal sensor 200: Electronic equipment B: light L: display light H: open D1: the first direction D2: Second direction E1, E2: terminal IR: infrared light IS: medial side N1: the first electrical contact N2: Second electrical contact P1: First touchpad P2: Second touchpad S1: first side S2: second side T1: The first sliding direction T2: Second sliding direction TH: perforated

FIG. 1A is a schematic top view of a wearable electronic device switched to a virtual mode according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 1B is a schematic side view of the wearable electronic device shown in FIG. 1A . FIG. 1C is a schematic three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the wearable electronic device in FIG. 1B along line A-A. FIG. 2A is a schematic top view of the wearable electronic device of the present invention switched to the solid mode. FIG. 2B is a schematic side view of the wearable electronic device shown in FIG. 2A . FIG. 2C is a schematic three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the wearable electronic device in FIG. 1B along the line B-B. 3A to 3D are schematic diagrams of control functions of the wearable electronic device of 2A. FIG. 4A is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a wearable electronic device switched to a virtual mode according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4B is a schematic diagram of the head turning action of the wearable electronic device shown in FIG. 4A . FIG. 5 is a perspective view of some components of a wearable electronic device combined with an infrared sensor according to another embodiment of the present invention.

100: Wearable Electronic Devices

110: header

111:Case

114: processing unit

120: Strap module

121: The first shaft

122: Second shaft

130: Transmission cable

140: Connecting terminal

150: sensor

160: Physiological signal sensor

IS: medial side

E1, E2: terminal

S1: first side

S2: second side

TH: perforated

Claims (16)

A wearable electronic device, comprising: a watch head having a watch case, a first dial, a second dial, a sensor and a processing unit, wherein the first dial and the second dial are respectively arranged on the opposite sides of the watch case, the sensor is disposed in the watch case, the processing unit is located in the watch case and is coupled to the sensor, the first dial and the second dial; a strap module, It is connected to the watch head and has a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft, wherein the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are respectively pivotally connected to opposite ends of the watch case, the first rotating shaft has a through hole, and the through hole communicates The strap module, a transmission cable, one end of the transmission cable is coupled to the processing unit; and a plurality of connection terminals, configured on the strap module and the other end of the transmission cable passes through the through hole and along The watchband module extends to the connection terminals, wherein the watch head turns over relative to the watchband module through the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft. When the watch head turns over relative to the watchband module, the processing The unit judges the orientation of the first dial and the second dial through the sensor, and the processing unit correspondingly switches the meter head into a virtual display mode or a physical display mode. The wearable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the second dial has a touch panel coupled to the processing unit, and when the meter is switched to a virtual display mode, the first dial faces a first direction, The second dial faces a second direction opposite to the first direction, and the processing unit closes the touch panel. The wearable electronic device according to claim 2, wherein when the watch head is switched to the entity display mode, the second dial faces the first direction, the first dial faces the second direction, and the processing unit turns off the First dial. The wearable electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein an electronic signal or an electric current is transmitted to the processing unit through the connection terminals and the transmission cable. The wearable electronic device as described in claim 1, further comprising a physiological signal sensor disposed on an inner side of the strap module facing the watch head and coupled to the transmission cable, The physiological signal sensor is suitable for sending a sensing signal to the processing unit through the transmission cable. The wearable electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the physiological signal sensor is a heart rate sensor, a temperature sensor or a blood oxygen sensor. The wearable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein when the head is turned over relative to the strap module, the sensor measures the change of the magnetic field to determine the orientation of the first dial and the second dial. The wearable electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of first electrical contacts and a plurality of second electrical contacts, and the first electrical contacts are arranged on an outer ring surface of the case , the second electrical contacts are arranged at one end of the strap module pivotally connected to the first rotating shaft, when the first electrical contacts are coupled to the corresponding second electrical contacts, to The orientations of the first dial and the second dial are judged. The wearable electronic device as claimed in item 1, wherein the sensor is adjacent to the first rotating shaft, and the sensor senses the rotation angle of the watch case relative to the first rotating shaft to identify the first dial with the orientation of the second dial. The wearable electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first dial has a first touchpad coupled to the processing unit. The wearable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the second dial has an outer ring and a second touchpad, the second touchpad is coupled to the processing unit, and the outer ring is arranged around the On the outer edge of the second dial, the second touch panel is arranged around the outer ring portion. The wearable electronic device according to claim 11, wherein the second dial has a plurality of display lights coupled to the processing unit, and the display lights are arranged in the second dial and correspond to a plurality of display lights located on the outer ring. Open your mouth. The wearable electronic device as claimed in claim 12, wherein the display lights are adapted to emit lights of different colors and pass through the openings of the outer ring. The wearable electronic device as claimed in claim 12, wherein the display lights are adapted to emit light entirely or partially. The wearable electronic device as claimed in claim 11, wherein when the wearable electronic device is wirelessly connected to an electronic device, slide and touch the second touchpad to adjust the volume of the electronic device. The wearable electronic device according to claim 15, wherein the electronic device can play the previous song or the next song by double-clicking the second touchpad.

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