WO2016023497A1

WO2016023497A1 - Hanging-belt type communication device and terminal

Info

Publication number: WO2016023497A1
Application number: PCT/CN2015/086798
Authority: WO
Inventors: 徐威
Original assignee: 北京橙鑫数据科技有限公司
Priority date: 2014-08-15
Filing date: 2015-08-12
Publication date: 2016-02-18
Also published as: HK1205427A2; CN104158554A; TW201607140A

Abstract

Provided are a hanging-belt type communication device and a terminal, comprising: a communication terminal body and a hanging-belt type communication device. The hanging-belt type communication device comprises a universal serial bus (USB) interface and a circular hanging belt connected to the USB interface; the hanging-belt type communication device further comprises a communication unit and an antenna, wherein the communication unit and the antenna are provided in the circular hanging belt, and are connected via a wire arranged in the circular hanging belt; and the hanging-belt type communication device is connected to the communication terminal body via the USB interface. By means of this externally connected structure in which the communication unit with performance being susceptible to a metal material is separated from the antenna, the size of the communication terminal body can be reduced to a maximum extent so as to provide hardware space support for rich functions that the terminal needs to provide, and be beneficial to realize the housing design of an ultra-thin metal machine body of the communication terminal; and since the separated communication unit and antenna does not suffer interference from other components and materials, the communication quality is further improved.

Description

Hanging belt communication device and terminal

Technical field

The present invention belongs to the field of wireless communication technologies, and in particular, to a tape-type communication device and a terminal.

Background technique

With the development of wireless communication technology, the functions of the fourth generation mobile communication technology (4rd-Generation, hereinafter referred to as 4G) mobile terminals are more and more abundant. At the same time, with the continuous development of the mobile terminal production process, the mobile terminal The structural design is also moving in the direction of structural features such as a frameless, ultra-thin metal fuselage casing.

Such structural design requirements require a corresponding hardware design to match. In general, hardware design primarily designs circuits and antennas. The structural design requires ultra-thin, so the circuit must be thin. Due to the need for the clearance area of the main antenna and the diversity antenna, it is required that the area in which the antenna is placed in the terminal is relatively large, and there is no metal device, and the distance from the battery is far enough. At the same time, in order to provide more abundant terminal functions, more and more complex hardware structure design will be involved in 4G mobile terminals.

However, the existing manufacturing process level and antenna solution of the mobile terminal cannot meet the requirements of the 4G mobile terminal for the terminal function and the above structure and hardware design, so that the 4G mobile terminal can not achieve the ultra-thin metal body casing and realize 4G data communication. The functional requirements have to make a large amount of internal space for the 4G wireless communication unit and the antenna based on the original design size, forcing the whole structure of the 4G mobile terminal to increase the space in the length direction, increasing the terminal size and limiting the appearance structure of the terminal.

Summary of the invention

In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a lanyard communication device and a terminal for overcoming the existing mobile terminal manufacturing process level and the antenna solution cannot achieve the balance of the 4G mobile terminal to the ultra-thin metal body casing. And the drawbacks of implementing the requirements of 4G data communication functions.

The invention provides a lanyard communication device, comprising:

a universal serial bus USB interface, and an endless lanyard connected to the USB interface;

The lanyard communication device further includes a communication unit and an antenna, the communication unit and the antenna are disposed in the endless lanyard, and are connected by wires disposed in the endless lanyard.

The invention provides a lanyard communication terminal, comprising:

a communication terminal body, and a lanyard communication device as described above;

The lanyard communication device is connected to the communication terminal body through the USB interface.

The present invention provides a tape-type communication device and a terminal, the communication terminal comprising a communication terminal body and an external lanyard communication device, wherein the lanyard communication device is integrally provided with a communication unit and an antenna, and through the USB interface and the communication terminal The bodies are connected. By separating the communication unit and the antenna from the communication terminal body, the independent communication unit and the antenna are integrated on the endless lanyard, and when communication is required, the communication terminal body is connected through the USB interface on one end of the lanyard to realize the call and data transmission. The external structure that separates the communication unit and the antenna that are susceptible to the influence of the metal material can minimize the size of the communication terminal body, thereby providing hardware space support for the rich functions that the terminal needs to provide, and is beneficial to the communication terminal. The design of the ultra-thin metal body shell, the communication unit and the antenna of the independent communication are further improved by the interference of other elements and materials.

DRAWINGS

1 is a schematic structural view of Embodiment 1 of a lanyard communication device according to the present invention;

2 is a schematic structural diagram of Embodiment 2 of a tape-and-loop communication device according to the present invention;

3 is a schematic structural diagram of Embodiment 3 of a tape-and-loop communication device according to the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of Embodiment 1 of a tape-hanging communication terminal according to the present invention.

detailed description

1 is a schematic structural diagram of Embodiment 1 of a tape-and-loop communication device according to the present invention. The tape-type communication device provided in this embodiment is particularly suitable for use in a 4G network, and correspondingly, the communication unit device in the 4G network is called 4G communication unit device. It is worth noting that the communication device only performs some functions in the communication terminal, mainly the functions of data transmission and reception. As shown in FIG. 1, the lanyard communication device 1 includes:

a universal serial bus USB interface 11, an annular lanyard 12 connected to the USB interface 11;

The lanyard communication device 1 further includes a communication unit 13 and an antenna 14, and the communication unit 13 and the antenna 14 are disposed in the endless lanyard 12 and are disposed in the endless lanyard 12 The wires 15 are connected.

In this embodiment, the communication unit 13 and the antenna 14 are separated from the communication terminal, and the communication unit 13 is a 4G communication unit under the 4G communication network. And, the separated communication unit 13 and the antenna 14 are integrally disposed in a lanyard communication device 1, specifically, in the endless lanyard 12 in the lanyard communication device 1, and pass through the ring The wires 25 provided in the lanyard 12 are connected. It is called an endless lanyard because the ends of the lanyard are packaged together to form a ring structure. The use of the lanyard communication device 1 to integrate the communication unit 13 and the antenna 14 is mainly based on the concept of wearable. It can be understood that the lanyard communication device 1 can be hung on the chest of the end user in practical applications. Before, it is easy to carry. In addition, the lanyard communication device 1 may also be a reference, such as a wearable device that can be worn on a wrist, hung on an ear, or the like, the wearable device being, for example, a watch type device, internally integrated with communication Unit 13 and antenna 14. This embodiment is exemplified only by the lanyard communication device 1 hanging on the chest, but is not limited to the example of the embodiment.

It should be noted that the communication unit 13 and the antenna 14 may be disposed at any position in the endless lanyard 12, but in order to ensure the visual appearance of the lanyard communication device and for better communication capability, it is generally required. The set position of the communication unit 13 and the antenna 14 in the endless lanyard 12 is rationally selected.

Specifically, the tape-type communication device 1 is provided with a USB interface 11 in addition to the endless lanyard 12 in which the communication unit 13 and the antenna 14 are built. In fact, one end of the end-to-end package of the endless lanyard 12 is connected to the USB interface 11, specifically, to the USB interface 11 via a wire 25 provided in the endless lanyard 22. In addition, the other end of the USB interface 11 is connected to the communication terminal body, and the connection is a pluggable connection.

In this embodiment, the mobile communication terminal in the conventional sense is separated, and the result of the separation is split into the communication terminal body and the tape-type communication device 1. Among them, the communication terminal body has similar physical features as the so-called mobile terminal, but its internal structure has undergone an essential change. Different from the mobile terminal in the traditional sense, the communication terminal body in this embodiment mainly relates to a function module such as a power supply function, a function related to interacting with a SIM card, and a service logic processing function required by other application services, but does not involve For example, a communication unit that provides signal transmission and signal reception And the function of the antenna.

In addition, it should be noted that the independent communication unit 13 can be integrated into the tape-and-loop communication device 1 as a 4G communication unit under the 4G network, and can also be used as a single product independently for other non-4G products to implement call and The function of data transmission, such as acting as a mobile network card.

In this embodiment, the lanyard communication device is integrally provided with a communication unit and an antenna, and is connected to the communication terminal body through a USB interface. By separating the communication unit and the antenna from the communication terminal body, the independent communication unit and the antenna are integrated on the endless lanyard, and when communication is required, the communication terminal body is connected through the USB interface on one end of the lanyard to realize the call and data transmission. The external structure that is independent of the communication unit and the antenna that is susceptible to the influence of the metal material can minimize the size of the mobile terminal body, thereby providing hardware space support for the rich functions that the terminal needs to provide, and is beneficial to the communication terminal. The design of the ultra-thin metal body shell, the communication unit and the antenna of the independent communication are further improved by the interference of other elements and materials.

2 is a schematic structural diagram of a second embodiment of the lanyard communication device of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the communication device provided in this embodiment is based on the embodiment shown in FIG. The strip body 121 and the package head 122 for packaging the both ends of the strip body 121 together.

Further, the antenna 14 includes a main antenna 141 and a diversity antenna 142;

The main antenna 141 and the diversity antenna 142 are disposed in the strip body 121, and the communication unit 13 is disposed in the encapsulation head 122.

In this embodiment, the antenna used in the mobile terminal is often used in the 4G network. In this embodiment, the antenna 14 including the main antenna 141 and the diversity antenna 142 is taken as an example for description. Alternatively, the communication unit 13 may be disposed in the encapsulation tape head 122, and the main antenna 141 and the diversity antenna 142 may be disposed in the tape body 121.

Specifically, the communication unit 13 may be packaged in the package head 122 by using any one of the following packaging materials: metal, plastic, silicone, rubber. That is, the communication unit 13 is packaged in the package head 122 of the endless lanyard 12 by the outer casing of any of the above materials.

Specifically, the main antenna 141 may be packaged at a first predetermined distance from one end of the strip body 121 by using any one of the above-mentioned package materials, and second at the other end from the strip body 121. The diversity antenna 142 is packaged at a preset distance, and the first preset distance is equal or unequal to the second preset distance.

For the symmetry and beauty, the size of the main antenna 141 and the size of the diversity antenna 142 can be made the same as that of the communication unit 13. Since the package head 122 does not need an excessive area, the width of the strip 121 is equivalent, and there is no sense of violation. It can be combined with the belt body 121 to the maximum extent and is natural and beautiful.

In this embodiment, the communication unit 13 is disposed in the package head 122, and the main antenna 141 and the diversity antenna 142 are disposed in the belt body 121. Since the area occupied by the antenna is smaller than that of the communication unit 13, it can be effective. The requirement for the width of the strip is reduced, but correspondingly, the package head 122 has a relatively large volume due to the integrated communication unit 13 being disposed.

3 is a schematic structural diagram of Embodiment 3 of the tape-and-snap communication device of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the communication device is based on the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, and the antenna includes a main antenna 141 and a diversity antenna. 142;

The main antenna 141, the diversity antenna 142, and the communication unit 13 are all disposed in the belt body 121.

In this embodiment, optionally, the main antenna 141, the diversity antenna 142, and the communication unit 13 may also be disposed in the strip body 121 of the endless lanyard 12.

Specifically, the main antenna 141 is disposed at a third predetermined distance from an end of the strip body 121, and the diversity antenna 142 and the ground are sequentially disposed at a fourth predetermined distance from the other end of the strip body 121. In the communication unit 13, the third preset distance is equal or unequal to the fourth preset distance.

Specifically, the main antenna 141, the diversity antenna 142, and a package material used for packaging the communication unit 13 in the strip 121 include any one of the following materials:

Metal, plastic, silicone, rubber.

In this embodiment, the communication unit 13, the main antenna 141, and the diversity antenna 142 are all disposed in the strip body 121. At this time, the package head 122 only functions as both ends of the package strip 121 and the USB interface 11. Designed to be smaller in size. Meanwhile, since the area occupied by the antenna is relatively small compared to the communication unit 13, in the present embodiment, since the communication unit 13 and the diversity antenna 142 are disposed on one side of the belt body 121, the side belt body will need to have a relative For a wider area, the strips provided with the main antenna 141 on the other side should also have the same width for symmetry and beauty.

4 is a schematic structural diagram of Embodiment 1 of a tape-and-loop communication terminal according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the terminal includes:

Communication terminal body 2, and the tape-type communication device 1 of any one of FIG. 1, FIG. 2 or FIG. 3;

The tape-type communication device 1 is connected to the communication terminal body 2 via the USB interface 11.

Further, the communication terminal body 2 includes a power module 21;

When the screen on the communication terminal body 2 is illuminated, the USB interface 11 for connecting the communication terminal body 2 and the tape-type communication device 1 is turned on, and the power module is used for the hanging. The belt communication device 1 is powered;

When the screen on the communication terminal body 2 is turned off, the USB interface 11 for connecting the communication terminal body 2 and the tape-type communication device 1 is disconnected, and the power module is stopped. Power supply to the tape-type communication device 1.

In the 4G network, the above-mentioned tape-and-loop communication terminal in this embodiment becomes a wearable 4G mobile terminal, including the communication terminal body 2 and the tape-mounted communication device 1, both of which pass through the tape-type communication device. The included USB interface 11 is a USB interface male connector for connection. In addition, the lanyard communication device 1 is further provided with an endless lanyard 12 including a strap body 121 and a package ferrule 122. In an optional manner, the encapsulation head 122 is provided with a communication unit 13 and one end and a USB interface. 11 is connected, and one end of the main antenna 141 and the diversity antenna 142 disposed on both sides of the strip body 121 in the strip body 121 are connected by a wire 15 in the strip body 121. When needed, the lanyard communication device 1 is connected to the USB socket female on the communication terminal body 2 to activate the 4G communication function to implement data transmission and call functions.

In a practical application, when the communication terminal body 2 and the tape-and-loop communication device 1 are connected through the USB interface 11, when the communication service such as a call or data transmission is required, the terminal user illuminates the terminal on the communication terminal body 2 The screen initiates the processing operation of the tape-and-loop communication device 1, i.e., initiates the communication function of the communication unit 13 and the antenna 14 in the tape-and-loop communication device 1, such as receiving or transmitting voice or digital data information. When the communication service is completed, the terminal user disconnects the processing operation of the tape-type communication device 1 by clicking the terminal screen, such as pressing the lock screen shortcut key.

In addition, the electric energy required for the tape-and-loop communication device 1 comes from the communication terminal body 2. Specifically, the communication terminal body 2 includes a power module 21;

When the screen on the communication terminal body 2 is illuminated, the USB interface 11 for connecting the communication terminal body 2 and the tape-type communication device 1 is turned on, and the power module is 21 supplying power to the lanyard communication device 1;

When the screen on the communication terminal body 2 is turned off, the USB interface 11 for connecting the communication terminal body 2 and the tape-type communication device 1 is disconnected, and the power module 21 is stopped. The power supply of the tape-type communication device 1 is described.

When the screen is closed, the USB interface 11 for connecting the communication terminal body 2 and the tape-type communication device 1 is automatically cut off, thereby avoiding unnecessary power loss and improving the standby time of the whole machine.

Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to be limiting; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that The technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments may be modified, or some or all of the technical features may be equivalently replaced; and the modifications or substitutions do not deviate from the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention. range.

Claims

A lanyard communication device, comprising:

a universal serial bus USB interface, and an endless lanyard connected to the USB interface;

The lanyard communication device further includes a communication unit and an antenna, the communication unit and the antenna are disposed in the endless lanyard, and are connected by wires disposed in the endless lanyard.
The device of claim 1 wherein said endless strap comprises a strap and a package leader for encapsulating the ends of said strap together.
The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said antenna comprises a primary antenna and a diversity antenna;

The main antenna and the diversity antenna are disposed in the strap, and the communication unit is disposed in the encapsulation head.
The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein said main antenna is disposed at a first predetermined distance from one end of said strip body, and is disposed at a second predetermined distance from the other end of said strip body In the diversity antenna, the first preset distance is equal or unequal to the second preset distance.
The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein said main antenna and said diversity antenna package are disposed in said tape body, and said communication unit package is disposed in said package leader The material includes any of the following materials:

Metal, plastic, silicone, rubber.
The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said antenna comprises a primary antenna and a diversity antenna;

The main antenna, the diversity antenna, and the communication unit are all disposed in the belt body.
The apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the main antenna is disposed at a third predetermined distance from an end of the strip body, and is sequentially disposed at a fourth predetermined distance from the other end of the strip body. The diversity antenna and the communication unit, the third preset distance is equal or unequal to the fourth preset distance.
The device according to claim 7, wherein the main antenna, the diversity antenna, and a package material used to package the communication unit package in the tape body include any one of the following materials: Material:

Metal, plastic, silicone, rubber.
A lanyard communication terminal, comprising:

a communication terminal body, and the tape-and-loop communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 8;

The lanyard communication device is connected to the communication terminal body through the USB interface.
The terminal according to claim 9, wherein the communication terminal body comprises a power module;

When the screen on the body of the communication terminal is illuminated, the USB interface for connecting the communication terminal body and the lanyard communication device is turned on, and the power module is the lanyard communication device powered by;

Disconnecting the USB interface for connecting the communication terminal body and the lanyard communication device when the screen on the communication terminal body is turned off, and stopping the power module from contacting the lanyard communication Power supply to the unit.