WO2019227726A1

WO2019227726A1 - Intelligent wearable apparatus

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Publication number: WO2019227726A1
Application number: PCT/CN2018/102791
Authority: WO
Inventors: 王洁明
Original assignee: 北京心有灵犀科技有限公司
Priority date: 2018-05-29
Filing date: 2018-08-28
Publication date: 2019-12-05
Also published as: CN109965467A

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an intelligent wearable apparatus, achieving stability of a touch function in a limited spatial structure of the intelligent wearable apparatus. The intelligent wearable apparatus has a housing, and the housing comprises an upper casing and a lower casing. A circuit board is disposed within the housing. The circuit board has a recess. An inwardly protruding post is provided at an inner side of the upper casing. A first conductive component is attached to the inwardly protruding post. A second conductive component is attached to an inner side of a bottom portion of the lower casing. The recess is arranged opposite to the inwardly protruding post. An upper surface, a lower surface, and an inner side of the recess are coated with a conductive layer. The first conductive component is in electrical contact with the conductive layer of the recess, and is in electrical contact with the second conductive component. A region at an outer side of the housing, corresponding to the second conductive component, is a touch sensing region used for sensing a touch.

Description

Smart wearable device

Technical field

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of wearable devices, and more particularly to smart wearable devices.

Background technique

In recent years, with the rapid development of smart wearable devices, more and more functions are required to be integrated in smart wearable devices, and their size is also becoming smaller and smaller. In addition, the requirements for battery life of smart wearable devices are becoming more stringent. This has led to a gradual reduction in the structural space occupied by the function-implementing devices in smart wearable devices, which has imposed stricter requirements on the spatial structure design, electronic hardware design, and assembly process of smart wearable devices. Especially for smart wearable devices such as smart pendants and smart earrings, which have a narrow space structure, these requirements are even more stringent.

In addition, in a smart wearable device having a touch function module, related documents disclose a smart wearable device that uses a wire to connect the touch surface and the touch input terminal. However, in the case of a small volume, such a wire connection method There is a difficulty that the touch function is difficult to implement, or even if it can be implemented, there is a defect that its stability is not good. In particular, the components of a smart wearable device with a small volume need to be assembled, and the assembly process leads to unstable or difficult to achieve conductive connections, which makes it difficult to implement the touch function.

Summary of the Invention

To overcome the problems in the related art, the present disclosure provides a smart wearable device that implements a stable touch function in a limited space structure of the smart wearable device.

In one aspect, a smart wearable device is provided, which includes a housing,

The shell includes an upper shell and a lower shell;

A circuit board is provided inside the casing, and the circuit board has a groove;

An inner convex post is provided on the inner side of the upper shell, and a first conductive member is adhered to the inner convex post;

A second conductive member is adhered to the inner side of the bottom of the lower case;

The groove is disposed opposite to the inner convex post;

The upper surface, the lower surface and the inner side of the groove are covered with a conductive layer;

The first conductive member is in electrical contact with a conductive layer covering the groove, and is in electrical contact with the second conductive member;

The area outside the casing corresponding to the second conductive member is a touch-sensitive area for sensing touch.

Optionally, in the smart wearable device of the present invention, the first conductive member is a conductive sponge, and the second conductive member is a conductive sponge.

Optionally, the internal space of the housing in the smart wearable device of the present invention has a length of 25 mm or less, a width of 25 mm or less, and a height of 6 mm or less.

Optionally, in the smart wearable device of the present invention, the upper case and the lower case are connected by an ultrasonic process.

Optionally, in the smart wearable device of the present invention, the groove is a U-shaped groove.

Optionally, the smart wearable device of the present invention further has a decorative part outside the casing.

Optionally, the smart wearable device of the present invention is smart jewelry.

Optionally, the smart jewelry of the present invention is a smart pendant.

In another aspect, the present invention also provides a smart wearable device, which is provided with a casing, the casing includes an upper case and a lower case;

An outer convex post is provided on the outer side of the upper shell, and a second conductive member is embedded in the outer convex post. One end of the second conductive member is electrically connected to the first conductive member. Post surface for inductive touch;

The groove is disposed opposite to the inner convex post;

The first conductive member is in electrical contact with a conductive layer covering the groove.

Optionally, the first conductive member is a conductive sponge, and the second conductive member is a metal wire.

Optionally, the smart jewelry of the present invention is a smart pendant.

The smart wearable device of the present disclosure can implement a good and stable touch sensing function under the condition of severe volume requirements.

It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are merely exemplary and explanatory, and should not limit the present disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The drawings herein are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present invention, and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the present invention.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a smart wearable device according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of part A of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a view from B in FIG. 1 (showing a part).

Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line C-C in Fig. 1.

FIG. 5 is a view from arrow D in FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of part E of FIG. 4.

Fig. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a smart wearable device according to another exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 8 is a sectional view taken along the line F-F in Fig. 7.

FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of a part G of FIG. 8.

FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of a part H of FIG. 8.

FIG. 11 is a circuit diagram for explaining that the smart wearable device of the present disclosure implements a touch sensing function.

In the picture:

10-shell; 11-upper shell; 111-inner convex pillar; 112-outer convex pillar; 12-lower shell; 121-touch sensing area; 20-circuit board; 22-groove; 23-conductive layer; 31- First conductive member; 32-second conductive member; 40-decorative member.

Detailed ways

Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail here, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the accompanying drawings, the same numerals in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The implementations described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all implementations consistent with the present invention. Rather, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the invention as detailed in the appended claims. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically noted.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a smart wearable device according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the smart wearable device includes a housing 10, which is composed of an upper shell 11 and a lower shell 12, and the shell 11 A circuit board 20 is provided inside the circuit board 20, and the circuit board 20 has a groove 22 thereon. The inner side of the upper case 11 has an inner protruding column 111, and the first conductive member 31 is adhered to the inner protruding column 111. The inner side of the bottom of the lower case 12 is adhered. There is a second conductive member 32; the groove 22 is disposed opposite to the inner convex pillar 111, and the upper surface, the lower surface and the inside of the groove 22 are covered with a conductive layer 23 (resulting in the groove 22 being not shown in FIG. 1) A conductive member 31 is in electrical contact with the conductive layer 23 covering the groove 22 and is in electrical contact with the second conductive member 32. The area corresponding to the second conductive member 32 on the outside of the housing 10 is a touch sensing area 121 for sensing touch. .

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a part A of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a view from a direction B of FIG. 1 for schematically showing the touch sensing area 121. Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line C-C in Fig. 1. FIG. 5 is a view from arrow D in FIG. 1. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of part E of FIG. 4.

The smart wearable device of this embodiment uses the electrical connection between the second conductive member 32, the first conductive member 31, and the conductive layer 23 covered by the surface of the groove 22, and the conductive layer 23 is used as a signal input port of the touch control chip. . FIG. 11 is a circuit diagram for explaining that the smart wearable device of the present disclosure implements a touch sensing function. As shown in FIG. 11, when a touch from the outside is sensed at the touch sensing area 121, the touch sensing signal is transmitted to the TO1, TO2, and TO shown in FIG. 11 mounted on the printed wiring board through the aforementioned electrical connection, causing The change in the capacitance of C17 in Figure 11 triggers the touch sensing function, which causes the oscillation frequency of the circuit in Figure 11 to change, which causes the output level of K in Figure 11 to flip (for example, it is high before touching, and flips to Low level), causing the terminal connected to the smart wearable device network of this embodiment to start a related program. .

It should be noted that FIG. 11 is only one of the principles of the touch sensing function used in the present disclosure. The smart wearable device of the present disclosure may also utilize other principles known in the art that can implement a touch sensing function.

Optionally, the first conductive member 31 is a conductive sponge, and the second conductive member 32 is a conductive sponge. By using a conductive sponge as the first conductive member 31 and the second conductive member 32, the first conductive member 31 and the second conductive member 32 can be more stably and electrically connected, and the qualification rate of mass production of smart wearable devices can be further improved .

Optionally, the internal space formed by the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 of the housing 10 has a length of 25 mm or less, a width of 25 mm or less, and a height of 6 mm or less. When the length of the internal space formed by the upper case 11 and the lower case 12 is 25 mm or less, the width is 25 mm or less, and the height is 6 mm or less, the technology of using a wire connection with respect to the touch input terminal is adopted in this embodiment. The smart wearable device with the structure can realize the touch function more stably and can be assembled with higher productivity.

Optionally, the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 of the shell 10 are connected by an ultrasonic process.

Optionally, the groove 22 is a U-shaped groove. A U-shaped groove is generally used, so that the groove 22 and the first conductive member 31 can be reliably and electrically connected.

Optionally, the exterior of the housing 10 may further have a decorative member. As shown in FIG. 5, a decoration member 40 may be provided on the outer surface of the upper case 11. In addition, other decoration may be provided on the outer surface of the lower case 12.

Optionally, the smart wearable device in this embodiment may be smart jewelry, smart bracelet, smart watch and other devices. Smart jewelry may include smart necklaces, smart earrings, smart pendants, and smart rings.

Fig. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a smart wearable device according to another exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the smart wearable device includes a casing 10 composed of an upper casing 11 and a lower casing 12. A circuit board 20 is disposed inside the casing 11, and the circuit board 20 has a groove 22; the upper casing 11 There is an inner convex pillar 111 on the inner side, and the first conductive member 31 is adhered to the inner convex pillar 111; an outer convex pillar 112 is provided on the outer side of the upper shell, and the second conductive member 32 is embedded in the outer convex pillar 112. One end of 32 is electrically connected to the first conductive member 31, and the other end of the second conductive member 32 is exposed from the surface of the outer convex pillar 112 for sensing touch. The groove 22 is disposed opposite the inner convex pillar 111; the upper surface, the lower surface, and the inside of the groove 22 are covered with a conductive layer 23; the first conductive member 31 is in electrical contact with the conductive layer 23 covering the groove.

Fig. 8 is a sectional view taken along the line F-F in Fig. 7. FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of a part G of FIG. 8. FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of a part H of FIG. 8.

When the smart wearable device of this embodiment senses a touch at one end of the second conductive member 32 that exposes the outer convex pillar, the second conductive member 32, the first conductive member 31, and the conductive layer 23 covered by the surface of the groove 22 are used. The electrical connection is between the conductive layer 23 and the signal input port of the touch control chip. It should be noted that the implementation of the touch function of the smart wearable device of the present disclosure may be implemented by using a technology known in the art.

Optionally, the first conductive member 31 is a conductive sponge, and the second conductive member 32 is a metal wire. By using a conductive sponge as the first conductive member 31 and a metal wire as the second conductive member 32, the first conductive member 31 and the second conductive member 32 can be electrically connected more stably, and the assembly amount of the smart wearable device can be further improved Yield rate. The material of the metal wire may be a metal having good conductivity, such as gold, silver, copper, and platinum.

Optionally, the internal space formed by the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 of the housing 10 has a length of 25 mm or less, a width of 25 mm or less, and a height of 6 mm or less. When the internal space formed by the upper case 11 and the lower case 12 has a length of 25 mm or less, a width of 25 mm or less, and a height of 6 mm or less, the technology of using a wire connection with respect to the touch input terminal is adopted. The smart wearable device of the structure can realize the touch function more stably and can be assembled with higher productivity.

Optionally, the exterior of the housing 10 may further have a decorative member. A decorative member may be provided on the outer surface of the upper case 11. In addition, a decorative member may be provided on the outer surface of the lower case 12.

The foregoing description of specific exemplary embodiments of the present invention has been provided for the purposes of illustration and illustration. These descriptions are not intended to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and it is apparent that many changes and modifications can be made in light of the above teachings. The purpose of selecting and describing the exemplary embodiments is to explain the specific principles of the present invention and its practical application, so that those skilled in the art can implement and utilize the various exemplary embodiments of the present invention and various different Choose and change. It is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the Claims and their equivalents.

Claims

A smart wearable device includes a housing, which is characterized in that:

The shell includes an upper shell and a lower shell;

A circuit board is provided inside the casing, and the circuit board has a groove;

An inner convex post is provided on the inner side of the upper shell, and a first conductive member is adhered to the inner convex post;

A second conductive member is adhered to the inner side of the bottom of the lower case;

The groove is disposed opposite to the inner convex post;

The upper surface, the lower surface and the inner side of the groove are covered with a conductive layer;

The first conductive member is in electrical contact with a conductive layer covering the groove, and is in electrical contact with the second conductive member;

The area outside the casing corresponding to the second conductive member is a touch-sensitive area for sensing touch.
The smart wearable device according to claim 1, wherein the first conductive member is a conductive sponge, and the second conductive member is a conductive sponge.
A smart wearable device includes a housing, which is characterized in that:

The shell includes an upper shell and a lower shell;

A circuit board is provided inside the casing, and the circuit board has a groove;

An inner convex post is provided on the inner side of the upper shell, and a first conductive member is adhered to the inner convex post;

An outer convex post is provided on the outer side of the upper shell, and a second conductive member is embedded in the outer convex post. One end of the second conductive member is electrically connected to the first conductive member. Post surface for inductive touch;

The groove is disposed opposite to the inner convex post;

The upper surface, the lower surface and the inner side of the groove are covered with a conductive layer;

The first conductive member is in electrical contact with a conductive layer covering the groove.
The smart wearable device according to claim 3, wherein the first conductive member is a conductive sponge, and the second conductive member is a metal wire.
The smart wearable device according to claim 1 or 3, wherein an internal space formed by the upper case and the lower case of the case has a length of 25 mm or less, a width of 25 mm or less, and a height of 6 mm or less.
The smart wearable device according to claim 1 or 3, wherein the upper case and the lower case are connected by an ultrasonic process.
The smart wearable device according to any one of claims 1 or 3, wherein the groove is a U-shaped groove.
The smart wearable device according to any one of claims 1 or 3, wherein the smart wearable device further has a decoration part outside the casing.
The smart wearable device according to any one of claims 8, wherein the smart wearable device is smart jewelry.
The smart wearable device according to claim 9, wherein the smart jewelry is a smart pendant.