WO2018205804A1

WO2018205804A1 - Input and output module and electronic device

Info

Publication number: WO2018205804A1
Application number: PCT/CN2018/083417
Authority: WO
Inventors: 包小明
Original assignee: Oppo广东移动通信有限公司
Priority date: 2017-05-08
Filing date: 2018-04-17
Publication date: 2018-11-15
Also published as: CN206674022U

Abstract

Disclosed is an input and output module (10) for an electronic device (100). The input and output module (10) comprises a display screen (12) and an image acquisition assembly (14). The display screen (12) comprises a light-transmitting solid area (122) and a non-light-transmitting area (124). The light-transmitting solid area (122) does not comprise any image pixel and is surrounded by a plurality of image pixels. The non-light-transmitting area (124) comprises a plurality of image pixels for displaying data information. The image acquisition assembly (14) is mounted on the display screen (12) to be integrated into one module. The image acquisition assembly (14) corresponds to the light-transmitting solid area (122) to receive lights passing through the light-transmitting solid area (122). Also disclosed is an electronic device (100).

Description

Input and output module and electronic device

Priority information

Priority is claimed on Japanese Patent Application No. 2015-20504192.9, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.

Technical field

The present invention relates to the field of consumer electronics, and in particular to an input/output module and an electronic device.

Background technique

With the development of technology, smart phones have become more and more widely used and have more and more functions. They have become an essential electronic device for people's daily lives. At present, the screen share of smartphones is relatively low.

Summary of the invention

Embodiments of the present invention provide an input/output module and an electronic device.

An input/output module is used in an electronic device, and the input/output module includes:

a display screen, the display screen includes a transparent physical area and a non-transmissive area, the transparent physical area does not include image pixels and is surrounded by a plurality of image pixels, and the non-transparent area includes a plurality of information for displaying data Image pixels; and

An image acquisition component is mounted on the display screen to be integrated into a module, and the image acquisition component corresponds to the light transmissive physical area to receive light passing through the light transmissive physical area.

In some embodiments, the projection of the center point of the light transmissive solid region in a direction perpendicular to the display screen coincides with a projection of a center point of the image acquisition component in a direction perpendicular to the display screen.

In some embodiments, the image acquisition component comprises:

a lens for forming an image; and

a photosensitive chip for converting an image formed by the lens into an electrical signal, the lens being closer to the light transmissive physical region than the photosensitive chip.

In some embodiments, the lens comprises:

a lens barrel, the lens barrel being fixed on the display screen; and

At least one imaging lens, the at least one imaging lens being aligned with the light transmissive physical region.

In some embodiments, the image acquisition component further includes:

a motor for driving the at least one imaging lens to move along an optical axis.

In some embodiments, the image acquisition component further includes:

a base, the base is mounted on the display screen, the lens and the photosensitive chip are received in the base, and the photosensitive chip is carried on the base.

In some embodiments, the base is mounted to the display screen by gluing or snapping.

In some embodiments, the input/output module further includes a cover plate, the cover plate is fixedly connected to the display screen, and the cover plate and the image acquisition component are respectively disposed opposite to the display screen. On both sides, the cover is a touch screen cover.

In some embodiments, the cover is secured to the display by a full fit or frame.

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:

Housing; and

In the input/output module according to any of the above embodiments, the input/output module is mounted on the housing.

The input/output module and the electronic device of the embodiment of the invention integrate the image acquisition component on the display screen and integrate into one module, thereby eliminating the frame edge for installing the image acquisition component reserved on the original display surface, Helps to achieve a narrow border around the perimeter, expanding the screen share of electronic devices.

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

DRAWINGS

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

1 is a schematic plan view of an input/output module according to some embodiments of the present invention;

2 is a schematic plan view of an electronic device according to some embodiments of the present invention;

3 is a schematic plan view of an input and output module according to some embodiments of the present invention.

The main component symbol description:

The electronic device 100, the input and output module 10, the display screen 12, the transparent solid area 122, the non-transparent area 124, the image acquisition component 14, the lens 142, the lens barrel 1422, the imaging lens 1424, the photosensitive chip 144, the motor 146, the base 148, cover plate 16.

detailed description

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 indicate 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 to be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", " Orientation or position of the rear, left, right, top, horizontal, top, bottom, inner, outer, clockwise, counterclockwise The relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is merely for the convenience of the description of the invention and the simplification of the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to has a specific orientation, is constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus It is not to be understood as limiting the invention. Moreover, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying a relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" or "second" may include one or more of the described features either explicitly or implicitly. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more unless specifically and specifically defined otherwise.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "installation", "connected", and "connected" are to be understood broadly, and may be fixed or detachable, for example, unless otherwise explicitly defined and defined. Connected, or integrally connected; may be mechanically connected, may be electrically connected or may communicate with each other; may be directly connected, or may be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, may be internal communication of two elements or interaction of two elements relationship. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood on a case-by-case basis.

In the present invention, the first feature "on" or "under" the second feature may include direct contact of the first and second features, and may also include first and second features, unless otherwise specifically defined and defined. It is not in direct contact but through additional features between them. Moreover, the first feature "above", "above" and "above" the second feature includes the first feature directly above and above the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature level is higher than the second feature. The first feature "below", "below" and "below" the second feature includes the first feature directly below and below the second feature, or merely the first feature level being less than the second feature.

The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of the present invention. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present invention, the components and arrangements of the specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the invention. In addition, the present invention may be repeated with reference to the numerals and/or reference numerals in the various examples, which are for the purpose of simplicity and clarity, and do not indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and/or arrangements discussed. Moreover, the present invention provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize the use of other processes and/or the use of other materials.

The input/output module 10 of some embodiments of the present invention includes a display screen 12 and an image acquisition component 14. The display screen 12 includes a light transmissive solid area 122 that does not include image pixels and is surrounded by a plurality of image pixels, and a non-transmissive area 124 that includes a plurality of image pixels for displaying data information. The image acquisition component 14 is mounted on the display screen 12 to be integrated into a module, and the image acquisition component 14 corresponds to the light transmissive physical area 122 to receive light passing through the light transmissive physical area 122.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the input/output module 10 of the embodiment of the present invention integrates the image acquisition component 14 on the display screen 12 into a module, and the image acquisition component reserved on the original display surface is omitted. The frame edge of 14 helps to achieve a narrow perimeter frame and expands the screen ratio of the electronic device 100.

It can be understood that the image acquisition component 14 is mounted on the display screen 12 and corresponds to the light transmissive physical area 122. The light transmissive solid area 122 can serve as an outer lens of the image acquisition component 14 to participate in capturing or protecting the image acquisition component 14 . Other components.

Further, the transparent solid area 122 is reserved on the display screen 12 to avoid opening a hole in the display screen 12 to allow light to enter the image capturing component 14, so that the display screen 12 looks more beautiful. Since there is no need to open a hole in the display screen 12, it is advantageous to improve the yield of the display 12, thereby reducing the production cost of the display 12.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the electronic device 100 of some embodiments of the present invention may be, but not limited to, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a smart watch, a smart bracelet, smart glasses, or a smart helmet. In the embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device 100 is taken as an example of a mobile phone. Specifically, the electronic device 100 includes an input and output module 10 and a housing.

The input and output module 10 is disposed on the housing. The input/output module 10 is for displaying an image and capturing an image. The input and output module 10 includes a display screen 12 and an image acquisition component 14.

The display screen 12 is used to implement the display image function of the input/output module 10. The display screen 12 includes a transparent solid area 122 and a non-transmissive area 124. The transparent solid area 122 does not include image pixels and is surrounded by a plurality of image pixels. The light transmittance of the transparent solid area 122 is 50% or more. The non-transparent area 124 includes a plurality of image pixels for displaying data information. It can be understood that the non-transparent area 124 is a display area of the display screen 12 for implementing the function of displaying an image by the input/output module 10. The light-transmissive physical area 122 is a non-display area of the display screen 12, and the light-transmissive physical area 122 is not provided with a light-emitting device.

The display screen 12 is an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) display screen 12126. Specifically, the display screen 12 may be an LED (Light-Emitting Diode) display 12, an OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display 12, or a flexible OLED display 12.

The image acquisition component 14 is mounted on the display screen 12 to be integrated into a module, and the image acquisition component 14 corresponds to the light transmissive physical area 122 to receive light passing through the light transmissive physical area 122. The image acquisition component 14 is configured to implement the function of the input and output module 10 to capture an image. The projection of the center point of the light transmissive solid region 122 in the direction of the vertical display screen 12 coincides with the projection of the center point of the image acquisition assembly 14 in the direction of the vertical display screen 12. It can be understood that the image acquisition component 14 is mounted on the display screen 12 and corresponds to the light transmissive physical area 122, and the light transmissive solid area 122 can serve as an outer lens of the image acquisition component 14. The surface of the light transmissive solid region 122 may be coated with an anti-reflection film to allow more light incident on the light-transmissive solid region 122 to enter the image acquisition assembly 14 to reduce reflected light.

In one example, the surface of the light-transmissive solid region 122 protrudes toward the image capturing assembly 14 in a curved shape, and the protruding portion can be made into a light-converging lens to converge light rays transmitted from the transparent solid region 122 to the image. Component 14 is acquired such that image acquisition component 14 can receive more light.

In another example, the surface of the light-transmissive solid region 122 adjacent to the image acquisition assembly 14 is flush with the surface of the non-transmissive region 124, that is, the transparent solid region 122 and the surrounding non-transmissive region 124, etc. thick. The upper and lower surfaces of display screen 12 are still flat surfaces. As such, it is convenient to mount the image acquisition assembly 14 on the display screen 12.

The image acquisition assembly 14 includes a lens 142, a sensor chip 144, a motor 146, and a base 148.

The lens 142 is used to form an image, and the lens 142 is housed in the base 148. The lens 142 includes a lens barrel 1422 and at least one imaging lens 1424. In particular, imaging lens 1424 includes at least one convex lens. It can be understood that the imaging lens 1424 may include only one convex lens, and may also include one or a combination of a convex lens and a concave lens, for example, including one convex lens and one concave lens, or two convex lenses and one concave lens, or two convex lenses and two concave lens. The convex lens is used to change the propagation path of the light, so that the light beam incident on the lens 142 is concentrated on the photosensitive chip 144 for imaging. The lens barrel 1422 is fixed to the display screen 12. The imaging lens 1424 is disposed within the lens barrel 1422. At least one imaging lens 1424 is aligned with the light transmissive solid region 122.

Motor 146 is used to drive at least one imaging lens 1424 to move along optical axis A to adjust the focus to make the image presented on sensor 144 sharper. Specifically, the optical axis A is perpendicular to the display screen 12. Of course, in other embodiments, the motor 146 may not be provided, and the focal length of the image acquisition component 14 is not variable.

The photosensitive chip 144 is carried on the base 148. The sensor chip 144 is for converting an image formed by the lens 142 into an electrical signal. The lens 142 is closer to the light-transmissive physical region 122 than the photosensitive chip 144. Since the photosensitive chip 144 is not only responsive to visible light, it also responds to invisible light. A filter may be disposed between the photosensitive chip 144 and the imaging lens 1424 for filtering out invisible light, such as infrared light. In this way, the photographing effect of the image acquisition unit 14 is improved.

The base 148 is mounted on the display screen 12. Specifically, the base 148 is mounted on the display screen 12 by gluing or snapping.

The housing is an outer casing of the electronic device 100. In an embodiment of the invention, the housing is an outer casing of the mobile phone. The housing may be made of a metal material, a non-metallic material, or a composite material including metal and non-metal.

The input/output module 10 and the electronic device 100 of the embodiment of the present invention integrate the image acquisition component 14 on the display screen 12 into one module, and the image acquisition component 14 for the installation on the original display surface is omitted. The frame edge helps to achieve a narrow perimeter border and expands the screen ratio of the electronic device 100.

Further, compared with the opening of the display screen 12 to allow light to enter the image acquisition component 14, the area of the transparent transparent body region 122 is smaller, that is, the input and output module of the embodiment of the present invention. 10 The non-display area formed on the display screen 12 is smaller, the display area is larger, and the screen ratio is further enlarged.

Further, the input/output module 10 and the electronic device 100 of the embodiment of the present invention integrate the display screen 12 and the image acquisition component 14 into one module, effectively utilizing the transparent physical area 122, and omitting the image acquisition component 14 The outer lens helps save space, reduces the size of the electronic device 100, and enhances the user experience.

Referring to FIG. 3 , in some embodiments, the input and output module 10 further includes a cover 16 that is fixedly coupled to the display screen 12 . Specifically, the cover 16 is fixed to the display screen 12 by a full fit or frame. The cover 16 and the image capture assembly 14 are placed on opposite sides of the display screen 12, respectively. The cover 16 is a touch screen cover 16. That is to say, the touch line of the touch screen is integrated in the cover 16 , and the touch function can be realized by clicking the cover 16 . In some embodiments, the cover 16 includes a two-layer structure, which is a touch panel and a protective cover 16 disposed on the touch panel. The touch panel is used to implement the touch operation of the display 12 component, and the cover is protected. 16 is used to protect the touch panel to avoid direct touch operation of the touch panel and damage the touch panel. The cover plate 16 may be made of a material such as glass, sapphire, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or the like.

In the description of the present specification, reference is made to the terms "some embodiments", "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "example", "specific examples", or "some examples" The description means that specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiments or 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. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

Moreover, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying a relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include at least one feature, either explicitly or implicitly. In the description of the present invention, "a plurality" means at least two, for example two, three, unless specifically defined otherwise.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it is understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative and are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

An input/output module for an electronic device, wherein the input/output module comprises:

a display screen, the display screen includes a transparent physical area and a non-transmissive area, the transparent physical area does not include image pixels and is surrounded by a plurality of image pixels, and the non-transparent area includes a plurality of information for displaying data Image pixels; and

An image acquisition component is mounted on the display screen to be integrated into a module, and the image acquisition component corresponds to the light transmissive physical area to receive light passing through the light transmissive physical area.
The input/output module according to claim 1, wherein a projection of a center point of the transparent solid region in a direction perpendicular to the display screen is perpendicular to a center point of the image acquisition component The projections in the direction of the screen coincide.
The input/output module according to claim 2, wherein the image acquisition component comprises:

a lens for forming an image; and

a photosensitive chip for converting an image formed by the lens into an electrical signal, the lens being closer to the light transmissive physical region than the photosensitive chip.
The input/output module according to claim 3, wherein the lens comprises:

a lens barrel, the lens barrel being fixed on the display screen; and

At least one imaging lens, the at least one imaging lens being aligned with the light transmissive physical region.
The input/output module of claim 4, wherein the image acquisition component further comprises:

a motor for driving the at least one imaging lens to move along an optical axis.
The input/output module of claim 4, wherein the image acquisition component further comprises:

a base, the base is mounted on the display screen, the lens and the photosensitive chip are received in the base, and the photosensitive chip is carried on the base.
The input/output module according to claim 6, wherein the base is mounted on the display screen by gluing or snapping.
The input/output module according to claim 2, wherein the surface of the transparent solid region is provided with an anti-reflection film.
The input/output module of claim 1 , wherein the input/output module further comprises a cover plate, the cover plate is fixedly connected to the display screen, and the cover plate and the image acquisition component respectively The two sides of the display are opposite to each other, and the cover is a touch screen cover.
The input/output module according to claim 9, wherein the cover plate is fixed to the display screen by a full fit or a frame.
An electronic device, the electronic device comprising:

Housing; and

An input/output module, the input/output module is mounted on the housing, and the input/output module comprises:

a display screen, the display screen includes a transparent physical area and a non-transmissive area, the transparent physical area does not include image pixels and is surrounded by a plurality of image pixels, and the non-transparent area includes a plurality of information for displaying data Image pixels; and

An image acquisition component is mounted on the display screen to be integrated into a module, and the image acquisition component corresponds to the light transmissive physical area to receive light passing through the light transmissive physical area.
The electronic device according to claim 11, wherein a projection of a center point of the transparent solid region in a direction perpendicular to the display screen and a center point of the image acquisition component are perpendicular to the display screen The projections in the direction coincide.
The electronic device according to claim 12, wherein the image acquisition component comprises:

a lens for forming an image; and

a photosensitive chip for converting an image formed by the lens into an electrical signal, the lens being closer to the light transmissive physical region than the photosensitive chip.
The electronic device according to claim 13, wherein the lens comprises:

a lens barrel, the lens barrel being fixed on the display screen; and

At least one imaging lens, the at least one imaging lens being aligned with the light transmissive physical region.
The electronic device according to claim 14, wherein the image acquisition component further comprises:

a motor for driving the at least one imaging lens to move along an optical axis.
The electronic device according to claim 14, wherein the image acquisition component further comprises:

a base, the base is mounted on the display screen, the lens and the photosensitive chip are received in the base, and the photosensitive chip is carried on the base.
The electronic device according to claim 16, wherein the base is mounted on the display screen by gluing or snapping.
The electronic device according to claim 12, wherein the surface of the transparent solid region is provided with an anti-reflection film.
The electronic device according to claim 11, wherein the input/output module further comprises a cover plate, the cover plate is fixedly connected to the display screen, and the cover plate and the image acquisition component are respectively placed The two sides of the display screen are opposite sides, and the cover plate is a touch screen cover.
The electronic device according to claim 19, wherein the cover plate is fixed to the display screen by a full fit or a frame.