WO2015027763A1

WO2015027763A1 - Cell phone

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Publication number: WO2015027763A1
Application number: PCT/CN2014/082001
Authority: WO
Inventors: 何晓佳
Original assignee: 深圳市比亚迪汽车研发有限公司; 比亚迪股份有限公司
Priority date: 2013-08-28
Filing date: 2014-07-10
Publication date: 2015-03-05
Also published as: CN203482258U

Abstract

A cell phone, comprising a screen (1), a temperature sensing ink layer (2), a liquid crystal display module (3) and a control unit, wherein the temperature sensing ink layer (2) is arranged below the screen (1); the liquid crystal display module (3) is arranged below the temperature sensing ink layer (2); and the control unit is used for controlling the liquid crystal display module (3).

Description

Mobile phone

Technical field

The present invention relates to the field of electronic product technology, and in particular to a mobile phone. Background technique

With the development of mobile phone technology, mobile phone screens are not only getting larger and larger, but also gradually developing toward three-dimensional curved surfaces. The rectangular display area on the market is too rigid and has gradually fallen behind the rapid development of mobile hardware and software. Summary of the invention

The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention needs to provide a mobile phone having a variable display screen area.

The mobile phone according to the present invention includes: a screen; a temperature sensitive ink layer, the temperature sensitive ink layer is disposed under the screen; and a liquid crystal display module, the liquid crystal display module is disposed under the temperature sensitive ink layer a control unit, the control unit is configured to control the liquid crystal display module.

According to the mobile phone of the present invention, by providing a temperature-sensitive ink layer between the screen and the liquid crystal display module, the mobile phone has screen display areas of different sizes, shapes and dimensions, thereby improving the diversified design of the mobile phone and satisfying the user's individualization. demand.

The mobile phone according to the embodiment of the present invention further includes a heating heat source, the heating heat source includes a plurality of heating coils, the heating heat source is disposed under the liquid crystal display module, and the control unit is connected to the heating heat source to control the The heating heat source works. Thereby obtaining a transparent or opaque screen display area of any shape.

Further, the heating heat source is a heating coil assembly, and the heating coil assembly includes a plurality of heating coils. Further, the mobile phone further includes a temperature sensor for detecting a temperature of the screen, the temperature sensor is connected to the control unit, and the control unit controls the temperature according to the temperature detected on the screen by the temperature sensor Heat the heat source to run. Thereby, it is convenient for the user to operate the mobile phone by touching the screen with a finger.

Further, the mobile phone further includes an optical sensor connected to the control unit, and the control unit controls the heating heat source to operate according to the brightness detected by the optical sensor. Therefore, when the external environment is dark, the mobile phone can automatically enlarge the screen display area, improve the brightness of the user's reading, and further improve the practicality of the mobile phone.

Specifically, the plurality of heating coils are arranged in a plurality of rows and columns and uniformly distributed. This facilitates the formation of heated regions of different shapes.

Optionally, the screen is a two-dimensional flat screen, and the plurality of heating coils are arranged on the same plane. Thus The plurality of heating coils are uniformly heated to the planar temperature sensitive ink layer, and it is convenient to control the heating heat source to form a heating region of a predetermined shape, thereby increasing the applicable range of the heating heat source.

Optionally, the screen is a three-dimensional curved screen, and the plurality of heating coils are arranged on a curved surface. Therefore, the plurality of heating coils uniformly heat the curved temperature-sensitive ink layer, and it is convenient to control the heating heat source to form a heating region of a predetermined shape, thereby further increasing the applicable range of the heating heat source.

Optionally, the screen is a glass piece, a yake piece or a polycarbonate piece.

Optionally, the temperature sensitive ink layer is completely opaque at a temperature below 30°.

Optionally, the screen is a two-dimensional flat screen.

Optionally, the screen is a three-dimensional curved screen.

Optionally, the curved screen comprises a circular arc screen, a cylindrical screen or a spherical screen.

The additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows. DRAWINGS

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from

1 is an exploded schematic view of a screen, a temperature sensitive ink layer, and a liquid crystal display module in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;

2 is an exploded perspective view of a screen, a temperature sensitive ink layer, a liquid crystal display module, and a heating heat source according to another embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a schematic exploded view of a screen, a temperature sensitive ink layer, a liquid crystal display module, and a heating coil assembly according to an embodiment of the invention;

4 is a schematic diagram of a principle of a mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 5 is a schematic illustration of a regularly shaped screen display area on a flat screen in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;

6 is a schematic diagram of an irregularly shaped screen display area on a flat screen according to another embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 7 is a schematic illustration of a regularly shaped screen display area on a curved screen in accordance with still another embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 8 is a schematic illustration of an irregularly shaped screen display area on a curved screen in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention. Reference mark:

Screen 1, temperature sensing ink layer 2, liquid crystal display module 3,

Heating heat source 4, heating coil assembly 4a,

Heating area 5, transparent or opaque area 6, screen display area 7

The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and the examples of the embodiments are illustrated in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals are used to refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are intended to be illustrative of the invention and are not to be construed as limiting.

In the description of the present invention, it is understood that the orientation or positional relationship of the terms "upper", "lower" and the like is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is merely for convenience of description of the present invention and simplified description. Rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to has a particular orientation, construction and operation in a particular orientation, it is not to be construed as limiting the invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "connected" and "connected" are to be understood broadly, and may be, for example, a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral, unless otherwise specifically defined and defined. Ground connection; it can be mechanical connection or electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, which can be the internal connection between two components. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in a specific case by those skilled in the art.

The mobile phone of the present invention will be described below with reference to Figs. 1 through 8.

A mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, includes: a screen 1, a temperature sensitive ink layer 2, a liquid crystal display module 3, and a control unit (not shown), wherein the control unit is configured to control the liquid crystal display Module 3. The temperature-sensitive oil layer 2 is disposed below the screen 1, and the liquid crystal display module 3 is disposed below the temperature-sensitive ink layer 2.

Specifically, the screen 1 is placed on the uppermost floor and forms a closed space with the outer casing of the mobile phone to protect all components in the mobile phone. Optionally, screen 1 is a glass piece, a yake piece or a polycarbonate piece. In order to meet the diverse design requirements of mobile phones, screen 1 can be formed into a two-dimensional flat screen, or can be formed into a three-dimensional curved screen, such as a circular arc screen, a cylindrical screen, a spherical screen, and the like.

The temperature-sensitive ink layer 2 is disposed between the screen 1 and the liquid crystal display module 3. The principle of the temperature-sensitive ink layer 2 is: the temperature-sensitive ink layer 2 is completely opaque at normal temperature. When the temperature-sensitive ink layer 2 is heated and the temperature exceeds the normal temperature, the temperature-sensitive ink layer 2 gradually changes from a completely opaque state to a transparent shape. Optionally, the temperature range of the normal temperature is -20 ° to 30 °, that is, the temperature of the ink layer 2 is gradually translucent until the temperature is increased above 30 ° C, until the state is completely transparent. Thereby, the temperature-sensitive ink layer 2 can be in a transparent or translucent state by controlling the heating temperature.

The heat-sensitive ink layer 2 can form transparent or opaque regions 6 of different shapes after being heated, and the user can only see the pattern displayed by the liquid crystal display module 3 in the transparent or opaque region 6 on the screen 1, thereby realizing a changeable screen. Display area 7. For example, in FIG. 5, an elliptical screen display area 7 is formed on a flat screen, and an irregularly shaped screen display area 7 is formed on the flat screen in FIG. 6, and a fan-shaped screen is formed on the cylindrical screen in FIG. The display area 7 is formed with an irregularly shaped screen display area 7 on the spherical screen in FIG.

Specifically, the temperature-sensitive ink layer 2 can form a transparent or translucent region 6 under heating by an external heat source or an internal heating heat source 4. In the embodiment of FIG. 1, an external heat source such as a finger or a palm touches the screen 1, and a partial region of the temperature-sensitive ink layer 2 forms a transparent or translucent region 6 due to a temperature exceeding a normal temperature, and a corresponding screen display region 7 is formed on the screen 1. . Of course, the external heat source is not limited to a person, but may be other artificial devices or natural heating elements. In the embodiment of Fig. 2, the inside of the mobile phone is provided with a heating heat source 4, and a partial region of the temperature-sensitive ink layer 2 forms a transparent or opaque region under the heating of the heating heat source 4, and a corresponding screen display region 7 is formed on the screen 1. In some examples of the present invention, when the temperature-sensitive ink layer 2 can form a transparent or translucent region 6 under the heating of an external heat source, the user can draw a pattern of different shapes on the screen to pass the external temperature pair. The temperature-sensitive ink layer 2 corresponding to the pattern is heated to form a screen display area 7 of a corresponding shape on the screen 1.

According to the mobile phone of the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the temperature-sensitive ink layer 2 between the screen 1 and the liquid crystal display module 3, the mobile phone has screen display areas 7 of different sizes, shapes and dimensions, thereby improving the diversified design of the mobile phone. , to meet the individual needs of users.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2, the heating heat source 4 is disposed under the liquid crystal display module 3, and the heating heat source 4 transfers heat to the temperature sensing ink layer 2 through the liquid crystal display module 3. Optionally, as shown in FIG. 3, the heating heat source 4 is a heating coil assembly 4a, the heating coil assembly 4a includes a plurality of heating coils, and the control unit is coupled to the heating coil assembly 4a to control the operation of the heating coil assembly 4a, thereby causing the screen display area 7 has a predetermined shape.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, each heating coil can be operated separately, and one or more heating coils are operated under the control of the control unit to form a heating region 5 of a predetermined shape, and a corresponding portion of the temperature-sensitive ink layer 2 is heated to form The transparent or opaque area 6 is such that the screen display area 7 of a predetermined shape is displayed on the screen 1. The control unit calculates the corresponding heating zone 5 based on the screen display area 7 designated by the user and controls the operation of the heating coil in the heating zone 5. In other words, the control unit can work by controlling different heating coils to obtain a transparent or opaque screen display area 7 of any shape.

It should be noted that the shape of the screen display area 7 can be specifically set according to the needs of the user. For example, the user can input the shape of the set screen display area 7 into the control unit, and when the user triggers the control unit to work, the control unit Different heating coils are controlled to work to form screen display areas 7 of different shapes. Among them, the user The control unit can be triggered in a number of ways, such as by touching the screen or a button on the phone to trigger the control unit to work.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the plurality of heating coils are arranged in a plurality of rows and columns and uniformly distributed. Thereby, it is easy to form the heating regions 5 of different shapes. The number of rows, the number of columns, and the separation distance of the heating coil are specifically set by the size and shape of the mobile phone and the material of the heating coil.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. 8 , when the screen 1 of the mobile phone is planar, and the temperature sensitive ink layer 2 and the liquid crystal display module 3 under the screen 1 are also formed in a planar shape, a plurality of heating coils are arranged in the On the same plane. When the screen 1 of the mobile phone is curved, the temperature-sensitive ink layer 2 and the liquid crystal display module 3 under the screen 1 are also formed into a corresponding curved shape, and a plurality of heating coils are arranged on the curved surface. Thereby, the plurality of heating coils uniformly heat the temperature-sensitive ink layer 2, and it is convenient to control the heating coil assembly 4a to form the heating region 5 of a predetermined shape, thereby facilitating the formation of the screen display region 7 of a predetermined shape, thereby increasing the application range of the heating coil assembly 4a.

Since the user usually operates with the finger touching the screen 1 while using the touch screen mobile phone, and the temperature of the finger cannot rapidly heat the temperature sensitive ink layer 2, the temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the screen 1 may be included in the mobile phone (not shown) show) . The temperature sensor is connected to the control unit, and the control unit controls the operation of the heating coil unit 4a based on the temperature on the screen 1 detected by the temperature sensor. For example, when the user turns on, the temperature sensor detects a temperature change on the screen 1 and transmits it to the control unit, and the control unit controls the heating coil assembly 4a to operate to form a screen display area 7 that is identical to the boot interface.

In some embodiments of the invention, the handset may also include an optical sensor (not shown). The optical sensor is coupled to the control unit, and the control unit controls the operation of the heating coil assembly 4a based on the brightness detected by the optical sensor. Therefore, the mobile phone can automatically enlarge the screen display area when the external environment is dark, thereby improving the brightness of the user's reading, thereby improving the practicality of the mobile phone.

According to the mobile phone of the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the temperature sensitive ink layer 2 between the screen 1 and the liquid crystal display module 3, the heating coil assembly 4a is disposed under the liquid crystal display module 3, and the control unit of the mobile phone controls the heating area. The operation of the heating coil within 5 enables the screen to be fully opaque when the handset is not in use, and forms a screen display area 7 of a predetermined shape when the handset is in use, thereby meeting the diverse design requirements of the handset. And by providing a temperature sensor and/or an optical sensor in the mobile phone, the size and shape of the screen display area 7 are automatically adjusted, thereby improving the automation of the mobile phone.

In the description of the present specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiment", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" and the like means that the embodiment is incorporated The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in the examples are included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In the present specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily mean the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features and knots described The materials, materials or features may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

While the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, the embodiments of the invention may The scope of the invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

claims

1. A mobile phone, characterized in that it includes:

Screen;

A temperature-sensitive ink layer, the temperature-sensitive ink layer is located below the screen;

Liquid crystal display module, the liquid crystal display module is located below the temperature-sensitive ink layer;

A control unit, the control unit is used to control the liquid crystal display module.

2. The mobile phone according to claim 1, further comprising a heating heat source heating coil assembly, the heating heat source heating coil assembly includes a plurality of heating coils, the heating coil assembly is provided on the liquid crystal display module. Below, the control unit is connected to the heating heat source heating coil assembly to control the operation of the heating heat source heating coil assembly.

3. The mobile phone according to claim 2, wherein the heating heat source is a heating coil assembly, and the heating coil assembly includes a plurality of heating coils.

4. The mobile phone according to claim 2, further comprising a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the screen, the temperature sensor is connected to the control unit, and the control unit detects the temperature according to the temperature sensor. The temperature on the screen controls the operation of the heating heat source.

5. The mobile phone according to claim 2, further comprising an optical sensor, the optical sensor is connected to the control unit, and the control unit controls the operation of the heating source according to the brightness detected by the optical sensor. ₀

6. The mobile phone according to claim 3, characterized in that the plurality of heating coils are arranged in multiple rows and columns and are evenly distributed.

7. The mobile phone according to claim 6, wherein the screen is a two-dimensional flat screen, and the plurality of heating coils are arranged on the same plane.

8. The mobile phone according to claim 6, wherein the screen is a three-dimensional curved screen, and the plurality of heating coils are arranged on the curved surface.

9. The mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the screen is made of glass, acrylic or polycarbonate.

10. The mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the temperature-sensitive ink layer is completely opaque when the temperature is lower than 30°.

11. The mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the screen is a two-dimensional plane

12. The mobile phone according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that the screen is a three-dimensional curved surface

13. The mobile phone according to claim 12, wherein the curved screen includes an arc screen, a cylindrical screen or a spherical screen.