TWM573462U - Computer device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a computer device comprising a computer body, a control board and a sensing unit. The computer body contains a recess. The control panel is detachably disposed in the recess. The control board includes a control unit, and the control unit switches the control panel to a first mode or a second mode according to a sensing signal. The sensing unit is disposed in the groove or the control panel. The sensing unit senses an operation and outputs a sensing signal corresponding to the operation.

Description

Computer device

The present invention relates to a computer device, and more particularly to a computer device having a detachable mouse.

The current notebook computer usually has a built-in touchpad instead of a mouse to control the cursor. However, the touchpad does not provide the same operational feel as the mouse. Most users will still use the mouse for external use, which may increase the use. Carrying the burden.

This creation provides a computer device. The computer device comprises a computer body, a control board and a sensing unit. The computer body contains a recess. The control panel is detachably disposed in the recess. The control board includes a control unit, and the control unit switches the control panel to a first mode or a second mode according to a sensing signal. The sensing unit is disposed in the groove or the control panel. The sensing unit senses an operation and outputs a sensing signal corresponding to the operation.

In the following, the specific embodiments and the accompanying drawings are explained in detail, and it is easier to understand the purpose, technical content, characteristics and effects achieved by the present invention.

The various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the description of the specification, a number of specific details are provided for the reader to have a more complete understanding of the present invention; however, the present invention may be implemented without omitting some or all of the specific details. The same or similar elements in the drawings will be denoted by the same or similar symbols. It is to be noted that the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the actual dimensions or quantities of the components. Some of the details may not be fully drawn in order to facilitate the simplicity of the drawings.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 4 together, the computer device of the present embodiment includes a computer body 1, a control board 2, and a sensing unit 3, wherein the control board 2 can be installed in the computer body 1, or The disassembly is separated from the computer body 1 to facilitate the user's hand-held operation to provide a variety of operating scenarios. In the embodiment, the computer body 1 includes a recess 10 having a shape corresponding to the control board 2 for accommodating the control board 2. Therefore, the control board 2 is detachably disposed in the recess 10. The sensing unit 3 can be disposed on the control board 2, or the sensing unit 3' is disposed in the recess 10 of the computer body 1 corresponding to the control board 2.

Referring to FIG. 3, in an embodiment, the control board 2 includes a control unit 23. The control unit 23 switches the control board 2 to the first mode or a second mode according to a sensing signal E. In an embodiment, the first mode is a mouse mode, and the second mode may be a non-mouse mode such as a touch mode or a game rocker mode, but is not limited thereto. In at least one embodiment, the control panel 2 further includes a touch unit 21 and a motion sensing unit 22, and the control unit 23 is electrically connected to the touch unit 21 and the motion sensing unit 22, as shown in FIG. For example, the touch unit 21 can be a touch panel to sense a touch operation of the user on the touch panel of the control panel 2; the mobile sensing unit 22 includes an optical sensing component 221 as a control panel. When the 2 is switched to the first mode, the optical sensing component 221 is enabled. The optical sensing component 221 can operate according to the plane of the user in the X and Y directions to provide an indication signal to the computer body 1 to generate an indication cursor. In another embodiment, the control panel 2 further includes a wireless communication interface 24, such as a Bluetooth communication module, electrically connected to the control unit 23 and communicatively coupled to the computer body 1. For example, the wireless communication interface 24 transmits through the Bluetooth. The communication protocol transmits the above indication signal to the computer body 1, but is not limited thereto. In an embodiment, the control board 2 further includes a wireless charging component 25. When the control board 2 is placed in the recess 10, the wireless charging component 25 is enabled to supply power to one of the batteries 26 of the control board 2. In another embodiment, the control board 2 can also use a replaceable battery such as, but not limited to, a dry battery to provide the power required for operation. In some embodiments, the control board 2 can selectively configure components such as a vibration motor, a display, etc., to meet the multi-functional interaction requirements, but not limited thereto.

The control unit 23 can determine, according to the needs of the user, that the operation mode of the control board 2 is, for example, but not limited to, the first mode or the second mode. In an embodiment, when the control unit 23 switches the control panel 2 to the first mode (ie, the mouse mode) according to a sensing signal E, the control unit 23 turns on the motion sensing unit 22 to execute the mouse mode, and the motion sensing is performed. The unit 22 can sense the moving state of the control board 2 in the horizontal direction (ie, the X and Y directions), and the control unit 23 also turns on some functions of the touch unit 21 to sense the touch operation on the touch panel. It is determined that the left or right button of the mouse is pressed, but not limited thereto. In another embodiment, when the control unit 23 switches the control panel 2 to the second mode according to a sensing signal E, the control unit 23 turns off the motion sensing unit 22 and turns on the touch unit 21 to sense the touch mode or The related operations of the joystick mode are detailed later. In an embodiment, the control unit 23 includes a central processing unit (CPU), an application specific processor (ASP), an application specific chip (ASIC), or a microcontroller (MCU), but is not limited thereto.

In the present embodiment, the sensing unit 3 can be disposed on the control board 2, or the sensing unit 3' is disposed in the recess 10 of the computer body 1 corresponding to the control board 2, as shown in the figure. 1 is shown. The sensing unit 3, 3' senses the operation from the user, determines and outputs the sensing signal E corresponding to the operation to the control unit 23, whereby the control unit 23 determines the operation mode of the control board 2 according to the sensing signal E. , as already mentioned.

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , in the embodiment, the sensing unit 3 is disposed on the side or the bottom of the control board 2 , and the sensing unit 3 includes a switch 31 for the user to manually switch the operating state thereof. . The switch 31 has a first end S1, a second end S2 and a third end S3, wherein the first end S1 is electrically connected to a high potential VCC, the second end S2 is electrically grounded, and the third end S3 is electrically Connected to the control unit 23. When the user switch switch 31 electrically turns on the first end S1 and the third end S3, a high level of sensing signal E is generated to the control unit 23. In this embodiment, the sensing unit 3 selectively includes the resistor R. The high potential VCC can be prevented from being directly grounded; when the user switches the switch 31 to electrically conduct the second end S2 and the third end S3, a low level sensing signal E is generated to the control unit 23; therefore, the control unit 23 can The operation signal is determined according to the sensing signal E, and then the operation environment of the control board 2 is switched; for example, it is assumed that the high level state corresponds to the first mode, and the low level state corresponds to the touch mode, when the control unit 23 determines the sense The test signal E is in a high level state, and the motion sensing unit 22 will be turned on to execute the first mode; otherwise, the control unit 23 will turn off the motion sensing unit 22 and turn on the touch unit 21 to execute the second mode.

Referring to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 together, in the embodiment, the sensing unit 3 is disposed adjacent to the recess 10 of the computer body 1 corresponding to the control board 2, and the sensing unit 3 includes a stepless switch 32. For example, but not limited to: a resilient button; when the user picks up the control panel 2, the stepless switch 32 will be released; otherwise, when the user places the control panel 2 in the recess 10, the stepless switch 32 will be depressed. . The stepped switch 32 has a fourth end S4 and a fifth end S5, wherein the fourth end S4 is electrically connected to a high potential VCC, and the fifth end S5 is electrically connected to the control unit 23. When the stepless switch 32 is depressed to electrically conduct the fourth end S4 and the fifth end S5, the sensing unit 3 generates a high level sensing signal E to the control unit 23, in this embodiment, sensing The unit 3 selectively includes a resistor R to prevent the high potential VCC from being directly grounded; when the stepless switch 32 is released to electrically open the fourth end S4 and the fifth end S5, a low level sensing signal E is generated to control The unit 23; therefore, the control unit 23 can determine the user's demand according to the sensing signal E, thereby switching the operating situation of the control board 2, and the related technical content has been as described above.

Referring to FIG. 6 to FIG. 8 , in the embodiment, the sensing unit 3 is disposed in the control board 2 , and the sensing unit 3 has a motion sensing component 33 therein, such as but not limited to: a gyroscope sense. A detector, a gravity sensor or an acceleration sensor for sensing the user's operation of the control panel, for example, the motion sensing component 33 senses the direction in which the user sets the control panel 2. For example, referring to FIG. 6, if the user places the control board 2 in the recess 10 of the computer body 1, or takes out the control board 2 and places the control board 2 horizontally, the motion sensing component 33 will A high level of sensing signal E is generated to enable the touch unit 21, that is, the sensing unit 3 determines that the user currently uses the control board 2 as a touch panel; or, referring to FIG. 7, if the user takes out When the control board 2 is placed and the control board 2 is placed vertically, the motion sensing component 33 senses the user's flipping action and generates a low level sensing signal E to enable the motion sensing unit 22, ie, sensing. The unit 3 judges that the user currently uses the control panel 2 as a mouse. Therefore, the control unit 23 can determine the user's demand according to the sensing signal E, and then switch the operation environment of the control panel 2, and the related technical content has been as described above.

The computer device of the present embodiment includes a detachable control panel, and the sensing unit determines the user's demand according to the user operation, and determines whether the operation mode of the control panel is the first mode or the second mode. Thereby, the control board is placed in the recess of the computer body and used as the touch panel (the second mode); after the control board is taken out, the communication board can be connected with the computer body and used as a mouse, and can be rotated to be vertical. The direction is slightly tilted to fit the wrist operating angle, which is more ergonomic.

In some embodiments, the control panel can further implement the rocker mode in the non-mouse mode, and related technical contents and embodiments of the touch mode and the joystick mode are described below.

Referring to FIG. 9, a cross-sectional view of a control panel of an embodiment of the present invention is shown. In this embodiment, the touch unit 21 includes a capacitor layer 211, and optionally includes a protective layer 212 disposed on the capacitor layer 211, but is not limited thereto. Thereby, the touch unit 21 can receive and sense the touch instruction of the user in the horizontal direction. In addition, the control board 2 further includes at least one mechanical button 27, which is disposed separately from the capacitor layer 211 as the left and right keys of the touch unit 21; for example, when the user presses the mechanical button 27 in the height direction, the control is performed. The board 2 will generate a corresponding pressing signal to the computer body.

Referring to FIG. 10, a cross-sectional view of a control panel of another embodiment of the present invention is shown. In this embodiment, the touch unit 21 further includes a pressure sensing layer 213 disposed under the capacitor layer 211 for sensing the pressing force of the user along the height direction. In order to generate the corresponding pressing signal, the advantages and functions of the integrated touch unit 21 can be achieved, and the mechanical space can be saved without additional mechanical buttons.

As described above, the control panel illustrated in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 can sense touch commands in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction (ie, three-dimensional direction), and the structure can be taken out independently of the computer body by the control board. The control panel of some embodiments of the present invention can be used as a game rocker held by a user. Referring to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, in the embodiment, the control panel 2 can be internally built with the switch shown in FIG. 31 and the motion sensing component 33 shown in FIG. 8 , when the user takes out the control panel 2 and operates by hand, but the user does not flip the control panel 2 at this time, therefore, the sensing unit 3 can be used after comprehensive judgment. It is not necessary to switch the control panel 2 to the first mode, but to use it as a joystick. Therefore, the touch surface is divided into the first zone 2A, the second zone 2B, and the third zone 3C through the control unit. In other words, the first area 2A and the second area 2B are used as the up key and the down key, respectively, or as the left key and the right key, and the third area 2C is used as the direction key. Those having ordinary knowledge can refer to the control panel structure of the above embodiments and define the operation functions of each area of the touch surface according to requirements, which is not limited thereto.

In summary, the present invention provides a computer device, which mainly utilizes a detachable control panel to facilitate the user to take out the operation, and determines the operation mode of the control panel according to the user's operation through the sensing unit, and determines the operation mode of the control panel to be the first mode (for example: Mouse mode) or second mode (for example: touch mode or game rocker mode). When the control board is removed, it can be used as a mouse connection with the computer body, and can be rotated in the vertical direction and then slightly tilted to conform to the wrist operating angle, which is more ergonomic. In addition, the control panel replaces the mechanical buttons with a pressure sensing layer to provide a one-piece thin and light design, which is convenient for the user to operate for a long time and realize the effect of three-dimensional touch.

The embodiments described above are only for explaining the technical idea and characteristics of the present invention, and the purpose thereof is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the contents of the present invention and implement them according to the scope of the patent. That is, the equivalent changes or modifications made by the people in accordance with the spirit revealed by this creation should still be covered by the scope of the patent of this creation.

1‧‧‧ computer body

10‧‧‧ Groove

101‧‧‧ inner wall

2‧‧‧Control panel

2A‧‧‧First District

2B‧‧‧Second District

2C‧‧‧ Third District

21‧‧‧Touch unit

211‧‧‧capacitor layer

212‧‧‧Protective layer

213‧‧‧ Pressure Sensing Layer

22‧‧‧Mobile sensing unit

221‧‧‧Optical sensing components

23‧‧‧Touch unit

24‧‧‧Wireless communication interface

25‧‧‧Wireless charging components

26‧‧‧Battery

27‧‧‧Mechanical buttons

3, 3'‧‧‧Sensor unit

31‧‧‧ switch

32‧‧‧stepless switch

33‧‧‧ motion sensing components

E‧‧‧Sensior signal

R‧‧‧resistance

S1‧‧‧ first end

S2‧‧‧ second end

S3‧‧‧ third end

S4‧‧‧ fourth end

S5‧‧‧ fifth end

VCC‧‧‧ high potential

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of disassembly of a computer device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a top plan view of a control panel of a computer device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic circuit diagram of a control board of a computer device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a partially enlarged schematic view of a computer device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic circuit diagram of a control board of a computer device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a top plan view of a control panel of a computer device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a top plan view of a control panel of a computer device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a schematic circuit diagram of a control board of a computer device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a control panel of a computer device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a control panel of a computer device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 11 is a top plan view of a control panel of a computer device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a schematic top plan view of a control panel of a computer device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (11)

A computer device comprising: a computer body including a recess; a control panel detachably disposed in the recess and including a control unit, the control unit switching the control panel to a first according to a sensing signal a mode or a second mode; and a sensing unit disposed in the groove or the control panel for sensing an operation and outputting the sensing signal corresponding to the operation. The computer device of claim 1, wherein the sensing unit is disposed on the control board and includes a switch having a first end connected to a high potential, a second end connected to the ground, and connected to the control unit One of the third ends, wherein the sensing signal is generated when the switch is switched. The computer device of claim 1, wherein the sensing unit is disposed on an inner wall of the recess corresponding to the control panel, and includes a stepless switch having a fourth end connected to a high potential And connecting to a fifth end of the control unit, wherein the sensing signal is generated when the stepless switch is released. The computer device of claim 1, wherein the sensing unit is disposed on the control board, and includes a motion sensing component, wherein the motion sensing component senses a direction in which the control panel is disposed to generate the sensing signal. . The computer device of claim 1, wherein the control panel comprises a touch unit electrically connected to the control unit, the touch unit comprising a capacitor layer. The computer device of claim 5, wherein the touch unit further comprises a mechanical button, which is disposed separately from the capacitor layer. The computer device of claim 5, wherein the touch unit further comprises a pressure sensing layer disposed under the capacitor layer. The computer device of claim 5, wherein the touch unit further comprises a protective layer disposed on the capacitor layer. The computer device of claim 1, wherein the control panel comprises a mobile sensing unit electrically connected to the control unit. The computer device of claim 1, wherein the control panel comprises a wireless communication interface, and the communication is connected to the computer body. The computer device of claim 1, wherein the control panel comprises a wireless charging component.