TWI831521B - Portable electronic device and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A portable electronic device including a first body, a second body, a support bracket, and a control core is provided. The first body has a first camera lens and a first sensor. The second body is pivotably connected to the first body and has a second camera lens and a second sensor. The support bracket is pivotably connected to the first body. The control core is disposed in the first body and coupled to the first camera lens, the first sensor, the second camera lens, and the second sensor. Under a standing state, the support bracket is expanded relative to the first body and abuts a horizontal plane, when a first angle between the first body and the horizontal plane is detected by the first sensor, the control core switches on the first camera lens.

Description

Portable electronic device and control method thereof

The present invention relates to a portable electronic device, and in particular, to a portable electronic device capable of photographing different viewing angles.

Existing laptops or tablets are usually equipped with a front-facing lens. When placed on a desktop for use, the front-facing lens on the display body can only capture the user's upper body and face, but cannot capture the desktop and hands. direction. The user needs to move the object to be displayed within the shooting range of the front camera before the object image can be displayed on the screen or captured in real time, which is not conducive to online implementation or handwriting courses. The existing solution is to set up additional photography equipment, and the shooting angle needs to be adjusted in advance, which is inconvenient to use.

The present invention provides a portable electronic device that uses two lenses. In an upright state, the two lenses point to different viewing angles to capture a user and the desktop at the same time without setting up an additional photography device.

The portable electronic device of the present invention includes a first body, a second body and a support body. The first body has an opposite first front and a first back, and includes an input unit disposed on the first front. The second body is pivotally connected to a rear side of the first body and has an opposite second front and a second back. The second front is opened or closed relative to the first front and includes a display unit disposed on the second On the front. The support frame body is pivotally connected to the first body and has a supporting front side and a supporting back side opposite to each other, and the supporting back side is relatively unfolded on the first front side. The first body includes a first lens, which is disposed on the first front, and the first lens is located between the input unit and the display unit. The second body includes a second lens, which is disposed on the second front, and the display unit Located between the input unit and the second lens.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned first body includes a first sensor for detecting a first angle between the first body and a supporting plane.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned first body includes a light-emitting module disposed on the first front surface and adjacent to the input unit.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned second body includes a second sensor for detecting a second angle between the second body and a supporting plane.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned support frame body is pivotally connected to a front side of the first body.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned support frame body is pivotally connected to the rear side of the first body, and the rear side is opposite and parallel to the front side.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned support frame body is pivotally connected to a center of the first front side and parallel to the front side, and the back side of the support body is relatively closed to the first front side. noodle.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned support frame body has an opening area located at a center of the support frame body, and the first body includes a touch panel corresponding to the opening area.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned support frame body includes a support sensor for detecting a support angle between the support frame body and the first body.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned first body includes a first sensor, which is used with the support sensor to detect the support angle between the support frame and the first body.

A method for controlling a portable electronic device includes: providing a portable electronic device including a first body, a second body and a support frame. The first body has an opposite first front and a first back, and includes an input unit disposed on the first front. The second body is pivotally connected to a rear side of the first body and has an opposite second front and a second back. The second front is opened or closed relative to the first front and includes a display unit disposed on the second On the front. The support frame body is pivotally connected to the first body and has a supporting front side and a supporting back side opposite to each other, and the supporting back side is relatively unfolded on the first front side. Wherein, the first body includes a first lens, which is disposed on the first front, and the first lens is located between the input unit and the display unit. The second body includes a second lens, which is disposed on the second front, and the display unit is located between the input unit and the second lens; and provides a control unit, disposed in the first body or the second body, for: detecting a support angle between the support frame body and the first body; determining the support angle, Whether it is between 50 degrees and 70 degrees; if not, continue to detect the support support angle; if so, detect a first angle between the first body and a support plane; determine whether the first angle is between 50 degrees and 80 degrees.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the method includes: if not, turning off the first lens; and if yes, starting the first lens to shoot towards the support plane or towards a user's hand.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the method includes: if no, continue to detect the first angle; if yes, detect a second angle between the second body and the support plane; determine whether the third angle is between 45 degrees. ~115 degrees; if not, turn off the second lens; and if so, activate the second lens to shoot towards a user's head.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the method includes: if no, turning off a light-emitting module; and if yes, starting the light-emitting module.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the light-emitting module is a visible light module, the visible light module is controlled to project a visible light to the support plane to indicate a placement position of a physical object on the support plane. Fill light, or form a virtual user interface on the supporting surface.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the light-emitting module is an invisible light module, the invisible light module is controlled to project an invisible light to the support plane to detect a user gesture or a user's finger position.

Based on the above, the portable electronic device of the present invention has a support frame body. When the support frame body is deployed on the first body and the second body is deployed on the first body, it switches to a standing mode, thereby shrinking the portable electronic device. The contact area with the support plane allows the support plane to place physical objects such as notebooks, books or drawings, which is beneficial to online use. Achieve the purpose of real-time recording during lectures or online meetings. In addition, the portable electronic device of the present invention is equipped with lenses on the first body and the second body respectively, which is suitable for photographing the user and the support plane at the same time, and is used to directly display objects on the support plane. Compared with the prior art, the present invention does not require It is necessary to install additional cameras or move objects to face the user's lens.

100, 100A: Portable electronic devices

110, 110a, 110b, 110c, 110d: first body

111, 111a: first shot

112, 112a: first sensor

113: Central Office

114, 114a: bottom

115:Input unit

120, 120a, 120b, 120c: Second body

121, 121a: Second shot

122, 122a: second sensor

123:Display unit

130, 130a, 130b, 130c, 130d, 130e: support frame body

131, 131e: Palm rest area

132:Touchpad

132e:Opening area

140, 140a: Control unit

150a: Magnetic sensor

160a:Light-emitting module

170a:Laser light module

200:Head

300:Object

M: mark

P: support plane

A1: first angle

A2: Second angle

A3: Support angle

L1: visible light

L2: invisible light

S1~S6: steps

1A is a schematic three-dimensional view of a portable electronic device in an upright state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1B is a block flow diagram of the portable electronic device in FIG. 1A switching to an upright state.

FIG. 1C is a schematic side plan view of the portable electronic device of FIG. 1A .

FIG. 1D is a schematic view of the supporting plane of the portable electronic device of FIG. 1C with the first lens and the second lens turned on.

FIG. 1E is a component coupling block diagram of the portable electronic device of FIG. 1A .

2A is a schematic diagram of a portable electronic device combined with a light-emitting module in an upright state according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2B is a block flow diagram of the portable electronic device in FIG. 2A switching to an upright state.

FIG. 2C is a schematic plan view of the support of the first body of the portable electronic device in FIG. 2A .

3 is a schematic diagram of an upright state in which the support frame of the portable electronic device is connected to the bottom of the first body according to another embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a schematic diagram of an upright state in which the support frame of the portable electronic device is connected to the top of the first body according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the portable electronic device of FIG. 1A in an upright state combined with a support frame body of another embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the portable electronic device of FIG. 1A in an upright state combined with a support frame body of another embodiment.

1A is a schematic three-dimensional view of a portable electronic device in an upright state according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1B is a block flow diagram of the portable electronic device in FIG. 1A switching to an upright state. FIG. 1C is a schematic side plan view of the portable electronic device of FIG. 1A . FIG. 1D is a schematic view of the supporting plane of the portable electronic device of FIG. 1C with the first lens and the second lens turned on. FIG. 1E is a component coupling block diagram of the portable electronic device of FIG. 1A .

Referring to FIG. 1A , FIG. 1C and FIG. 1E , the portable electronic device 100 of the present invention includes a first body 110 , a second body 120 , a support frame 130 and a control unit 140 .

The first body 110 is a logical body for inputting instructions or calculations. The first body 110 has a first lens 111, a first sensor 112 and an input unit 115. The first body 110 has an opposite first front and a third One back, input unit 115 is arranged on the first front side. The second body 120 is a display body for outputting pictures or images. The second body 120 is pivotally connected to the first body 110 and has a second lens 121 and a second sensor 122 . In detail, the second body 120 is pivotally connected to the rear side of the first body 110 and has an opposite second front and a second back. The second front is relatively unfolded or closed on the first front, and the second body 120 includes a configuration. A display unit on the second front side. Among them, the first lens 111 is disposed on the side of the first body 110 adjacent to the second body 120. Specifically, the first lens 111 is disposed on the first front, and the first lens 111 is located between the input unit 115 and the display unit. between 123. The second lens 121 is disposed on the side of the second body 120 away from the first body 110 . Specifically, the second lens 121 is disposed on the second front surface, and the display unit 123 is located between the input unit 115 and the second lens 121 . The first sensor 112 and the second sensor 122 are gravity sensors or angular velocity sensors.

The support frame body 130 is pivotally connected to the first body 110 and is suitable for relatively unfolding or closing the first body 110 . The support frame body 130 is pivotally connected to the center 113 of the first body 110 . The control unit 140 is disposed on the first body 110 and coupled to the first lens 111, the first sensor 112, the second lens 121 and the second sensor 122.

Referring to FIG. 1A , the support frame body 130 includes a palm rest area 131 and a touch panel 132 . The palm rest area 131 and the touch panel 132 are an integrally formed structure. The palm rest area 131 surrounds the touch panel 132 . The touch panel 132 Located at the center 113 of the support frame 130 .

Referring to FIGS. 1A to 1C , the portable electronic device 100 is switched to an upright state. The state process is as follows. Step S1: Apply force to the support frame body 130 so that it is relatively deployed on the first body 110 and against the support plane P, and the bottom end 114 of the first body 110 is against the support plane P. Step S2: When the first When the sensor 112 detects that the first body 110 has a first angle A1 relative to the support plane P, step S3: the control unit 140 determines that it is in an upright state and activates the first lens 111. Step S4: if the first sensor 112 detects If there is no first angle A1 between the first body 110 and the support plane P, the control unit 140 turns off the first lens 111 .

Furthermore, in the upright state, when the second body 120 is unfolded relative to the first body 110 and the second sensor 122 detects that the second body 120 has a second angle A2 relative to the support plane P, the control unit 140 starts the second Shot 121. In other embodiments, the user can manually open the second lens 121, and the second lens 121 is not limited to being opened when the second body 120 has a second angle A2 relative to the support plane P.

Referring to FIGS. 1C to 1E , in the upright state, the first body 110 and the second body 120 are greater than 180 degrees, and the support frame 130 and the bottom end 114 of the first body 110 are both against the support plane P, so that the first lens The viewing angle 111 is towards the user's head 200 . In addition, the first angle A1 of the first body 110 relative to the support plane P is less than 90 degrees, so that the viewing angle of the second lens 121 faces the object 300 on the support plane P.

Furthermore, when the portable electronic device 100 of this embodiment is in an upright state, the shooting angles of the first lens 111 and the second lens 121 are respectively directed to the user's head 200 and the object 300 on the support plane P, thereby Achieve the purpose of two-way shooting.

2A is a schematic diagram of a portable electronic device combined with a light-emitting module in an upright state according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2B is a block flow diagram of the portable electronic device in FIG. 2A switching to an upright state. FIG. 2C is a schematic plan view of the support of the first body of the portable electronic device in FIG. 2A .

Referring to FIG. 2A, the portable electronic device 100A of this embodiment includes a light emitting module 160a and a laser module 170a, and the support frame 130a includes a support sensor for detecting the support frame 130a and the first body 110a. The support angle between A3. The support sensor is, for example, a torsion sensor, an elastic force sensor, a tension sensor or a magnetic sensor 150a, and the first sensor 112a is another magnetic sensor 150a.

Referring to FIG. 2A and FIG. 1E , two magnetic sensors 150a are respectively disposed on the support frame body 130a and the first body 110a and coupled to the control unit 140a. When the support frame body 130a is deployed on the first body 110a, the support frame body 130a and the first body 110a respectively drive the two magnetic sensors 150a away from each other to detect the existence of a support angle between the support frame body 130a and the first body 110a. A3. Specifically, when the two magnetic sensors 150a are far away from each other, that is, the magnetic field attracting each other weakens. Through the intensity of the magnetic field, it can be determined that there is a support angle A3 between the support frame body 130a and the first body 110a.

Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2C , the light-emitting module 160a is disposed on the first front side of the first body 110a and coupled to the control unit 140a. In the upright state, the light-emitting module 160a is suitable for projecting visible light L1 and/or invisible light L2 to the support. Plane P. In other embodiments, the light-emitting module is suitable for being disposed on the upper, lower, left and right sides of the first front surface of the first body 110a. One of the areas, which can be adjusted according to structural needs. Among them, the light-emitting module is a laser light module. The light-emitting module is a visible light module or an invisible light module.

Furthermore, if the light-emitting module 160a only projects the visible light L1 to the support plane P, then the irradiation range of the visible light L1 of the light-emitting module 160a is used to indicate the placement position of the physical object 300 (see FIG. 1D) on the support plane P, When the physical object 300 is placed in the irradiation range of the visible light L1, it is located in the shooting range of the first lens 111a, thereby eliminating the need to adjust the position of the physical object 300. In addition, the visible light L1 can supplement the light for the physical object 300 to facilitate The shooting of the first shot 111a.

If the light-emitting module 160a only projects the invisible light L2 to the support plane P, the user's gesture can be sensed within the illumination range of the invisible light L2 of the light-emitting module 160a to achieve simple control.

If the light-emitting module 160a simultaneously projects visible light L1 and invisible light L2 to the support plane P, the visible light L1 can form a virtual user interface or virtual keyboard on the support plane P, and the invisible light L2 is used to detect the user's gesture and finger position. To identify the commands entered by the user on the virtual user interface or virtual keyboard.

The laser module 170a is disposed on the first front of the first body 110a and coupled to the control unit 140a. In the upright state, the laser module 170a is suitable for projecting the position mark M to the support plane P to indicate the physical object 300 The placement position on the support plane P. In other embodiments, the laser module is suitable for being disposed in an area on one of the upper, lower, left and right sides of the first front surface of the first body, and this can be adjusted according to structural requirements.

Furthermore, the safety mechanism of the laser light module 170a is different from the upright shape. Stateful binding. When the portable electronic device 100 is switched to the upright state, the control unit 140a will turn on the laser light module 170a. When the portable electronic device 100A is determined to be in a non-upright state, the laser light module 170a will not be turned on. Enable to ensure user safety.

Referring to FIGS. 2A to 2C , the process of switching the portable electronic device 100A to the upright state is as follows. Step S1: Apply force to the support frame body 130a so that it is relatively deployed on the first body 110a and against a support plane P, and the bottom end 114a of the first body 110a is against the support plane P. At the same time, two magnetic sensors The sensors 150a are far away from each other to detect that there is a support angle A3 (between 50 degrees and 70 degrees) between the support frame body 130a and the first body 110a. Step S2: When the first sensor 112a detects the first body When 110a has a first angle A1 (between 50 degrees and 80 degrees) relative to the support plane P, step S3: the control unit 140a determines that it is in an upright state and starts the first lens 111a. Step S4: after the first lens 111 is started , the control unit 140a can turn on the laser light module 170a and/or the light emitting module 160a. Step S5: If the first sensor 112a detects that the first body 110a does not have a first angle A1 relative to the support plane P, the control unit 140a turns off the first lens 111a.

Step S6: When the second sensor 122a detects that the second body 120a has a second angle A2 (between 45 degrees and 115 degrees) relative to the support plane P, step S7: the control unit 140a activates the second lens 121a, Step S8: If the second sensor 122a detects that the second body 120a does not have a second angle A2 relative to the support plane P, the control unit 140a turns off the second lens 121a.

Figure 3 is a support frame body of a portable electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention. Schematic diagram of the upright state connected to the bottom of the first body.

Referring to Figure 3, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second body 120b is pivotally connected to the top of the first body 110b, and the support frame 130b is pivotally connected to the top of the second body 120b adjacent to the first body 110b. Since the support frame body 130b is pivotally connected to the top of the first body 110b, when the support frame body 130b is deployed on the first body 110b, a gap is formed between the support frame body 130b and the first body 110b to facilitate lifting the support frame body 130b. Support the stability of the first body 110b.

4 is a schematic diagram of an upright state in which the support frame of the portable electronic device is connected to the top of the first body according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 4, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second body 120c is pivotally connected to the top of the first body 110c, and the support frame 130c is pivotally connected to the bottom of the first body 110c away from the second body 120c. When the support frame body 130c is deployed on the first body 110c, the support frame body 130c is in surface contact with the support plane P, so there is a large contact area, which is beneficial to improving the stability of the support frame body 130c in supporting the first body 110c.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the portable electronic device of FIG. 1A in an upright state combined with a support frame body of another embodiment.

Referring to Figure 5, the support frame body 130d of this embodiment has a hollow structure, and the two pivot ends of the support frame body 130d are respectively pivotally connected to the opposite sides of the keyboard of the first body 110d, and the two sides are perpendicular to the rear side respectively. The support frame body 130d is a hollow tripod or a partially hollow tripod. When the support frame body 130d is closed on the first body 110d, it will surround the palm rest area. Since the support frame body 130d is a hollow structure, it has the minimum weight, allowing the user to easily deploy the support frame body 130d on the first body 110d.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the portable electronic device of FIG. 1A in an upright state combined with a support frame body of another embodiment.

Referring to Figure 6, the support frame body 130e of this embodiment has a palm rest area 131e and an opening area 132e. The opening area 132e is formed through the palm rest area 131e to correspond to the touch panel of the first body 110e. When the support frame body 130e is closed, When the first body 110e is used, the palm rest area 131e will surround the touch panel. In other embodiments, the support frame body 130e includes the entire palm rest area or a partially hollow palm rest area, and the width of the palm rest area is adjusted to correspond to the weight that can be supported.

To sum up, the portable electronic device of the present invention has a support frame. When the support frame is deployed on the first body and the second body is deployed on the first body, it switches to a standing mode, thereby reducing the size of the portable electronic device. The contact area between the electronic device and the support surface allows physical objects such as notebooks, books or drawings to be placed on the support surface, which is conducive to achieving the purpose of real-time recording during online teaching or online meetings. In addition, the portable electronic device of the present invention is equipped with lenses on the first body and the second body respectively, which is suitable for photographing the user and the support plane at the same time, and is used to directly display objects on the support plane. Compared with the prior art, the present invention does not require It is necessary to install additional cameras or move objects to face the user's lens.

100: Portable electronic devices

110:First body

111: First shot

112: First sensor

113: Central Office

114: Bottom

115:Input unit

120:Second body

121: Second shot

122: Second sensor

123:Display unit

130:Support frame

131: Palm rest area

132:Touchpad

Claims (16)

A portable electronic device including: A first body has an opposite first front and a first back, and includes an input unit disposed on the first front; A second body, pivotally connected to a rear side of the first body, has a second opposite front and a second back. The second front is opened or closed relative to the first front, and includes a display unit. , disposed on the second front surface; and A supporting frame body, pivotally connected to the first body, has a supporting front side and a supporting back side opposite to each other, and the supporting back side is relatively unfolded on the first front side, Wherein, the first body includes a first lens, which is disposed on the first front, and the first lens is located between the input unit and the display unit, and the second body includes a second lens, which is disposed on the first front. On the second front, the display unit is located between the input unit and the second lens. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first body includes a first sensor for detecting a first angle between the first body and a support plane. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first body includes a light-emitting module disposed on the first front surface and adjacent to the input unit. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the second body includes a second sensor for detecting a second angle between the second body and a support plane. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the support frame is pivotally connected to a front side of the first body. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the support frame body is pivotally connected to the rear side of the first body, and the rear side is opposite and parallel to a front side of the first body. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the support frame body is pivotally connected to a center of the first front surface and parallel to a front side of the first body, and the support back surface is relatively closed to the first body. One front. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the support frame body has an opening area located at a center of the support frame body, and the first body includes a touch panel corresponding to the opening area. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the support frame includes a support sensor for detecting a support angle between the support frame and the first body. The portable electronic device of claim 9, wherein the first body includes a first sensor for detecting a gap between the support frame and the first body with the support sensor. Support angle. A control method for a portable electronic device, including: Providing a portable electronic device as described in claim 1; and A control unit is provided, configured in the first body or the second body, for: Detect a support angle between the support frame body and the first machine body; Determine whether the support angle is between 50 degrees and 70 degrees; If not, continue to detect the support angle; If so, detect a first angle between the first body and a support plane; Determine whether the first angle is between 50 degrees and 80 degrees. The control method as described in request item 11 includes: If not, close the first shot; and If so, the first lens is activated to shoot towards the support plane or towards a user's hand. The control method as described in request item 11 includes: If not, continue to detect the first angle; If so, detect a second angle between the second body and the support plane; Determine whether the second angle is between 45 degrees and 115 degrees; If not, close the second lens; and If so, the second lens is activated to shoot towards a user's head. The control method as described in request item 11 includes: If not, turn off a light-emitting module; and If so, start the light-emitting module. The control method as described in claim 14, wherein when the light-emitting module is a visible light module, the visible light module is controlled to project a visible light to the support plane to indicate a pendulum motion of a physical object on the support plane. Place the object in position, fill in light for the physical object, or form a virtual user interface on the support plane. The control method as described in claim 14, wherein when the light-emitting module is an invisible light module, the invisible light module is controlled to project an invisible light to the support plane to detect a user gesture or a user finger. Location.

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