WO2024001074A1

WO2024001074A1 - Electronic device and state information determination method

Info

Publication number: WO2024001074A1
Application number: PCT/CN2022/139711
Authority: WO
Inventors: 孙彬
Original assignee: Oppo广东移动通信有限公司
Priority date: 2022-06-28
Filing date: 2022-12-16
Publication date: 2024-01-04
Also published as: CN117354403A

Abstract

An electronic device, comprising a first housing, a second housing, a flexible display module and a touch module. The flexible display module comprises a free portion and a fixed portion fixed to the second housing, wherein the free portion can be unfolded on the first housing or folded into the first housing, so that the flexible display module can switch between an unfolded state and a folded state. The touch module can trigger the flexible display module in the state switching process of the flexible display module, so as to generate a touch signal for determining state information of the flexible display module.

Description

Method for determining electronic equipment and status information

Technical field

The present application relates to the field of electronic technology, and in particular to an electronic device and a method for determining status information.

Background technique

With the development of electronic technology, electronic devices such as smartphones are becoming more and more intelligent and can implement more and more functions. The electronic device has a flexible display module that can be switched between an unfolded state and a collapsed state. The flexible display module can be partially located outside the electronic device and partially located within the electronic device. The flexible display module can be adjusted to be located in the electronic device according to the user's needs. The part outside the electronic device of the flexible display module can be used as a display area to provide a display image.

Contents of the invention

An embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device, including:

first shell;

a second housing, the second housing is connected to the first housing and can slide relative to the first housing;

Flexible display module, the flexible display module includes a fixed part and a free part connected to the fixed part, the fixed part is fixed to the second housing, and the free part bypasses the first housing One end away from the second housing extends into the first housing. When the second housing slides relative to the first housing, at least part of the free portion can be deployed in the first housing. The housing may be folded into the first housing so that the flexible display module can be switched between an unfolded state and a folded state;

A touch module is fixed to the first housing and is arranged adjacent to the free part. The touch module can trigger the flexible display module to switch during the state switching process of the flexible display module. A touch signal is generated, and the touch signal is used to determine status information of the flexible display module.

An embodiment of the present application also provides a method for determining status information, which is applied to the electronic device as described above. The method for determining status information includes:

When the second housing slides relative to the first housing, control the touch module to trigger the flexible display module;

Obtain the touch signal generated after the flexible display module is triggered;

The status information of the flexible display module is determined according to the touch signal.

Description of drawings

In order to explain the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application more clearly, the drawings needed to be used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without exerting creative efforts.

For a more complete understanding of the present application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be made in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals refer to the same parts in the following description.

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a flexible display module of an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present application.

FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a flexible display module of an electronic device in an expanded state according to an embodiment of the present application.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the touch principle of an active electrostatic sensing component provided by an embodiment of the present application.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the touch principle of the electromagnetic induction component provided by the embodiment of the present application.

Figure 5 is a first cross-sectional view of the flexible display module shown in Figure 1 along the P-P’ direction.

Figure 6 is a first cross-sectional view of the flexible display module shown in Figure 2 along the O-O’ direction.

Figure 7 is a second schematic cross-sectional view of the flexible display module shown in Figure 1 along the P-P’ direction.

Figure 8 is a second schematic cross-sectional view of the flexible display module shown in Figure 2 along the O-O’ direction.

Figure 9 is a third schematic cross-sectional view of the flexible display module shown in Figure 1 along the P-P’ direction.

Figure 10 is a third schematic cross-sectional view of the flexible display module shown in Figure 2 along the O-O’ direction.

Detailed ways

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, but not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts fall within the protection scope of this application.

first shell;

In some optional embodiments, the touch module includes an active electrostatic induction component, and the flexible display module is provided with a capacitive sensor on the free part, and the capacitive sensor is used to sense the active electrostatic induction component. trigger signal to generate the touch signal.

In some optional embodiments, the capacitive sensor includes a plurality of capacitive elements, and the plurality of capacitive elements are arranged in a grid.

In some optional embodiments, the touch module includes an electromagnetic induction component, and the flexible display module is provided with an electromagnetic induction sensor on the free part. The electromagnetic induction sensor is used to sense the electromagnetic induction component. trigger signal to generate the touch signal.

In some optional embodiments, the electronic induction sensor includes an electromagnetic induction plate, and a coil is provided on the electromagnetic induction plate.

In some optional embodiments, the touch module is fixedly disposed at an end of the first housing away from the second housing.

In some optional embodiments, the end of the first housing away from the second housing includes a first part forming a frame of the electronic device and a second part forming a back cover of the electronic device, The touch module is fixedly arranged on the first part, or the touch module is fixedly arranged on the second part.

In some optional embodiments, the first housing includes a middle frame, the middle frame is provided between the fixed part and the free part folded into the first housing, and the touch control The module is fixedly installed on the middle frame.

In some optional embodiments, the electronic device further includes a guide member, the guide member is provided at an end of the first housing away from the second housing, and the free portion bypasses the guide member. Extending into the first housing, the touch module is disposed adjacent to the guide.

In some optional embodiments, the guide member is fixedly connected to the first housing.

In some optional embodiments, the guide is freely rotatable relative to the first housing.

In some optional embodiments, the touch control module includes a touch end, the touch end faces the display surface of the flexible display module, and the touch end is in contact with the display surface of the flexible display module. The distance between the surfaces is less than or equal to 10mm.

In some optional embodiments, the status information of the flexible display module includes expanded or collapsed length information, expanded or collapsed position information, expanded or collapsed size information and the flexible display module. At least one of the module's motion information.

In some optional embodiments, determining the status information of the flexible display module according to the touch signal includes:

Determine the position information at which the flexible display module is triggered based on the touch signal;

The status information of the flexible display module is determined according to the position information.

In some optional embodiments, determining the position information at which the flexible display module is triggered based on the touch signal includes:

Determine the coordinate information at which the flexible display module is triggered based on the touch signal;

Determining the status information of the flexible display module according to the position information includes

The status information of the flexible display module is determined according to the coordinate information.

In some optional embodiments, determining the status information of the flexible display module based on the coordinate information includes:

According to the coordinate information, the status information of the flexible display module is determined from the pre-stored mapping relationship between the coordinates of the trigger point of the flexible display module and the status information.

In some optional embodiments, determining the status information of the flexible display module includes:

Determine the extended length, extended position and extended area of the flexible display module when the flexible display module is in the unfolded state; or determine the folded length and folded position of the flexible display module when the flexible display module is in the folded state and the folded area; or determine the extended or folded length, extended or folded position, and extended or folded area of the flexible display module when the flexible display module is switched between the folded state and the unfolded state.

In some optional embodiments, the flexible display module can also be used to obtain touch signals triggered by non-touch modules. Obtaining touch signals generated after the flexible display module is triggered includes:

Obtain the touch signal generated after the flexible display module is triggered according to the first touch protocol;

The touch signal triggered by the non-touch module is obtained according to a second touch protocol, which is different from the first touch protocol.

In some optional embodiments, the free part includes a touch area that can be triggered by the touch module, and the method further includes:

When the flexible display module is switching between the unfolded state and the collapsed state, the touch functions of other touch areas of the flexible display module except the touch area are turned off.

Embodiments of the present application provide an electronic device. Electronic devices include but are not limited to mobile terminals such as mobile phones and tablet computers, or other portable electronic devices. To facilitate understanding, the following description takes the electronic device as a mobile phone as an example.

Please refer to Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the flexible display module of the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the present application in a collapsed state. Figure 2 shows the flexible display module of the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the present application in an expanded state. Structural diagram. The electronic device 20 in the embodiment of the present application includes a first housing 220, a second housing 240 and a flexible display module 260. The second housing 240 can move relative to the first housing 220. For example, the first housing 220 and the second housing 240 are slidingly connected, and the first housing 220 can slide relative to the second housing 240. According to the first housing The relative movement of 220 and the second housing 240 changes the display area of the flexible display module 260 . The second housing 240 and the first housing 220 may form a receiving space. The flexible display module 260 can be installed on the first housing 220 and the second housing 240 , wherein the flexible display module 260 is at least partially disposed outside the accommodation space. The flexible display module is at least partially hidden in the accommodation space. During the movement of the second housing 240 relative to the first housing 220, the flexible display module 260 can be driven to move, so that the flexible display module 260 can expand and collapse. Transition between states. When the first housing 220 and the second housing 240 are relatively far apart, the flexible display module 260 can be driven to expand, so that the flexible display module 260 is in an expanded state (as shown in FIG. 2 ), so that the flexible display module 260 can be more The display part is exposed outside the accommodation space. When the first housing 220 and the second housing 240 are relatively close to each other, the flexible display module 260 can be driven to be folded, so that the flexible display module 260 is in a folded state (as shown in FIG. 1 ), so that the flexible display module 260 can be more part is hidden in the accommodation space.

In order to determine the status information of the flexible display module 260 , such as the intermediate status information when the flexible display module 260 is in the unfolded state, in the folded state, or when switching between the folded state and the unfolded state, the first housing 220 is provided with a touch screen. Control module 280, the touch module 280 can trigger the flexible display module 260 during the state switching process of the flexible display module 260 so that the flexible display module generates a touch signal, and the touch signal is used to determine the flexible display module 260 status information. The status information may include expanded or collapsed length information, expanded or collapsed position information, expanded or collapsed size information, etc. of the flexible display module 260 . For example, the length information, position information and size information of the flexible display module when the flexible display module is in the expanded state, the length information, position information and size information of the flexible display module when the flexible display module is in the collapsed state, flexible display Flexible display of the length information, position information and size information of the module when the module is switched between the collapsed state and the expanded state. The status information may also be other status information indicating the motion status of the flexible display module 260, such as speed information, acceleration information, etc. of the flexible display module 260 unfolding or collapsing. The electronic device can implement specific functions according to the status information of the flexible display module 260 .

During the relative movement of the first housing 220 and the second housing 240, the first housing 220 can be used as a fixed end, the second housing 240 can be used as a moving end, and the touch module 280 is disposed on the first side as the fixed end. Housing 220. For example, the flexible display module 260 may include a fixed part and a free part connected to the fixed part. The fixed part is fixedly connected to the second housing, and the free part extends around an end of the first housing 220 away from the second housing 240 . into the first housing 220, the second housing 240 can move relative to the first housing 220, so that at least part of the free portion is deployed in the first housing 220, or the free portion deployed in the first housing 220 is folded to In the first housing 220, the touch module 280 is arranged adjacent to the free part. It can be understood that in some embodiments, the second housing 240 can be used as a fixed end, and the first housing 220 can be used as a moving end. In this case, the touch module 280 can be disposed on the second housing 240 as the fixed end. .

In some embodiments, the touch module 280 may include an active electrostatic sensing component, which is fixedly provided on the first housing 220 . The flexible display module is provided with a capacitive sensor, and the capacitive sensor is used to sense the active electrostatic sensing component. Trigger signals to generate touch signals. The flexible display module 260 may be entirely provided with capacitive sensors, or may be provided with capacitive sensors in the part folded into the first housing. The capacitive sensors may include multiple capacitive elements arranged in a grid pattern.

Specifically, the flexible display module 260 can be a capacitive touch screen. The capacitive touch screen can detect the position of the touch point of the user touching the capacitive touch screen. The touch module 280 can be an active electrostatic induction component. Active The electrostatic induction component uses active electrostatic induction technology (Active Electrostatic Solution, AES for short) to realize touch control of the capacitive touch screen. Please refer to Figure 3. Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the touch principle of the active electrostatic induction component provided by the embodiment of the present application. . The active electrostatic sensing component 281 may include a touch terminal 2811. The flexible display module 260 is provided with a capacitive sensor 261. The capacitive sensor 261 may include multiple capacitive elements. The multiple capacitive elements are arranged in a grid. When the active electrostatic sensing component 281 is located In the working state, the flexible display module 260 can be actively triggered by a driving signal, and a coupling capacitor can be formed between the touch terminal 2811 and the capacitive touch screen, so that the flexible display module 260 generates a touch signal. The position information of the touch point can be determined according to the touch signal, and the status information of the flexible display module 260 can be determined according to the position information. As shown in the figure, the touch terminal 2811 is close to the flexible display module 260 at a distance d to At 10mm, the flexible display module 260 can be triggered to generate a touch signal. It can be understood that the closer the touch terminal 2811 is to the flexible display module 260, the stronger the touch signal will be. The flexible display module determined based on the touch signal will The status information of group 260 is more accurate.

In some embodiments, the touch module 280 may include an electromagnetic induction component. The electromagnetic induction component is fixedly provided on the first housing 220. The flexible display module 260 is provided with an electromagnetic induction sensor. The electromagnetic induction sensor is used to sense the electromagnetic induction component. Trigger signals to generate touch signals. When the flexible display module 260 is in the folded state, at least part of the flexible display module 260 can be folded into the first housing 220 . All of the flexible display modules 260 can be equipped with electromagnetic induction sensors, or some parts of the flexible display module 260 can be folded into the first housing 220 . Some are equipped with electromagnetic induction sensors.

Specifically, the electromagnetic induction component can use electromagnetic induction input technology (Electro-Magnetic Resonance, EMR for short) to realize touch control of the flexible display module 260. Please continue to refer to Figure 4. Figure 4 shows the electromagnetic induction component provided by the embodiment of the present application. Schematic diagram of touch control principle. The electromagnetic induction component 282 may include a touch terminal 2821. The flexible display module 260 is provided with an electromagnetic induction sensor 262, such as an electromagnetic induction plate. The electromagnetic induction plate may have coils distributed vertically and horizontally. As the distance between the touch end 2821 of the electromagnetic induction element component 282 and the electromagnetic induction plate changes, within the range of the magnetic field generated by the electromagnetic induction plate, the resonance loop of the electromagnetic induction element 282 can accumulate weak electrical energy. When the electromagnetic induction component 282 accumulates energy, the control loop will stop providing current to the circulating coil and connect the circulating coil to the receiving loop. At this time, the energy accumulated by the electromagnetic induction component 282 will transmit the energy from the electromagnetic induction component 282 back to the electromagnetic induction plate through the free oscillation of the resonance loop. After transmitting energy back to the electromagnetic induction plate, the control loop first initially detects the approximate position of the electromagnetic induction element by scanning the circulating coil on the electromagnetic induction plate, and then scans multiple circulating coils around the electromagnetic induction element. By calculating the detected signal, the position information of the touch point of the electromagnetic induction element can be accurately calculated.

It can be understood that when the touch module 280 is disposed on the first housing 220, in order to improve the touch effect, the touch end 2821 of the touch module 280 can be disposed toward the display surface of the flexible display module 260. In order to enable the flexible display module 260 to be triggered by the touch module 280, the distance between the touch module 280 and the display surface of the flexible display module 260 is set to less than or equal to 10 mm.

In order to illustrate that the touch module provided by the embodiment of the present application can be disposed at the position of the first housing, please continue to refer to Figures 5 and 6. Figure 5 is the third view of the flexible display module shown in Figure 1 along the PP' direction. A schematic diagram of a cross-section. Figure 6 is a first cross-sectional view of the flexible display module shown in Figure 2 along the O-O’ direction.

The flexible display module 260 may include a fixed part 264 and a free part 265 connected to the fixed part 264. The fixed part 264 is connected to the second housing 240, and the free part 265 bypasses the first housing 220 away from the second housing 240. One end extends into the first housing 220, and the second housing 240 can move relative to the first housing 220, so that at least part of the free portion 265 is deployed in the first housing 220, or the second housing 240 is deployed in the first housing 220. The free part 265 is folded into the first housing 220 , and the touch module 280 is disposed adjacent to the free part 265 .

The touch module 280 may be disposed at an end of the first housing 220 away from the second housing 240 , such as the end 221 . The end 221 may include the first part 2211 that forms the frame of the electronic device 20 and the back part of the electronic device 20 . In the second part of the cover, the touch module 280 is fixedly arranged on the first part 2211.

The electronic device 20 may further include a guide 210, which is disposed at an end of the first housing 220 away from the second housing 240. For example, the guide 210 is disposed adjacent to the first portion 2211, and is disposed opposite the second housing 240. During the movement of the first housing 220 , the guide 210 can guide the flexible display module 260 to deform and expand or collapse within the first housing 220 . The guide 210 is a structure such as a roller or a rotating shaft that can freely rotate relative to the first housing. For example, the guide 210 can be a rotating shaft structure with convex teeth. The flexible display module 260 is linked to the guide 210 through meshing or other means. , when the second housing 240 slides relative to the first housing 220, the guide member 210 drives the part of the flexible display module 260 engaged with the guide member 210 to move to expand or collapse into the first housing 220. In some embodiments, the guide 210 is a columnar structure fixedly connected to the first housing 220. The free part 265 of the flexible display module 260 extends into the first housing 220 through the columnar structure. The columnar structure is useful for the flexible display module. 260 extends into the first housing 220 and plays a guiding role.

The guide 210 can limit the bending radius of the flexible display module 260 within an appropriate range to avoid damage to the flexible display module 260 caused by an excessively small bending radius. Of course, the guide 210 can also prevent the electronic device 20 from being too thick due to an excessive bending radius of the flexible display module 260 .

Disposing the touch module 280 close to the first part 2211 of the guide 210 can make the distance between the touch module 280 and the flexible display module 260 meet the distance requirement for triggering the flexible display module 260 .

In a specific application scenario, when the flexible display module 260 is in the folded state (as shown in FIG. 5 ), the touch module 280 can trigger the flexible display module 260 so that the flexible display module 260 can generate a touch signal. , the touch signal determines the information of the first position 271. According to the information of the first position 271, the status information of the flexible display module 260 can be determined. For example, according to the first position information 271, it can be determined that the flexible display module 260 is in a collapsed state. ; When the flexible display module 260 is in the unfolded state (as shown in Figure 6), the touch module 280 can trigger the flexible display module 260, so that the flexible display module 260 can generate a touch signal, and the touch signal determines According to the information of the second position 272, the status information of the flexible display module 260 can be determined. For example, according to the second position information 272, it can be determined that the flexible display module 260 is in an expanded state. When the flexible display module During the process of switching from the expanded state to the collapsed state, or from the collapsed state to the expanded state in the intermediate state, the touch module 280 can trigger the flexible display module 260 so that the flexible display module 260 generates information about the intermediate position, according to The information at the intermediate position can determine the status information when the flexible display module is in the intermediate state.

In some embodiments, the touch component can also be provided at other positions of the first housing. Please continue to refer to Figures 7 and 8. Figure 7 shows the second position of the flexible display module shown in Figure 1 along the PP' direction. Cross-sectional diagram. Figure 8 is a second schematic cross-sectional view of the flexible display module shown in Figure 2 along the O-O’ direction.

The touch module 280 may be disposed at an end of the first housing 220 away from the second housing 240 , such as the end 221 . The end 221 may include the first part 2211 that forms the frame of the electronic device 20 and the back part of the electronic device 20 . In the second part of the cover, the touch module 280 is fixedly disposed on the second part 2212 .

The electronic device 20 may further include a guide 210 , which is disposed at an end of the first housing 220 away from the second housing 240 . During the movement of the second housing 240 relative to the first housing 220 , the guide 210 may The flexible display module 260 is guided to deform and expand or contract within the first housing 220 . The guide 210 is a structure such as a roller or a rotating shaft that can freely rotate relative to the first housing. For example, the guide 210 can be a rotating shaft structure with convex teeth. The flexible display module 260 is linked to the guide 210 through meshing or other means. , when the second housing 240 slides relative to the first housing 220, the guide member 210 drives the part of the flexible display module 260 engaged with the guide member 210 to move to expand or collapse into the first housing 220. In some embodiments, the guide 210 is a columnar structure fixedly connected to the first housing 220. The free part 265 of the flexible display module 260 extends into the first housing 220 through the columnar structure. The columnar structure is useful for the flexible display module. 260 extends into the first housing 220 and plays a guiding role.

Compared with arranging the touch module 280 on the frame of the electronic device 20 , arranging the touch module 280 on the back cover of the electronic device 20 can reduce the size of the frame and increase the screen-to-body ratio of the flexible display module 260 .

In a specific application scenario, when the flexible display module 260 is in a folded state (as shown in FIG. 7 ), the touch module 280 can trigger the flexible display module 260 so that the flexible display module 260 can generate a touch signal. , the touch signal determines the information of the third position 273. According to the information of the third position 273, the status information of the flexible display module 260 can be determined. For example, according to the third position information 273, it can be determined that the flexible display module 260 is in a collapsed state. ; When the flexible display module 260 is in the unfolded state (as shown in FIG. 8 ), the touch module 280 can trigger the flexible display module 260 so that the flexible display module 260 can generate a touch signal, and the touch signal determines According to the information of the fourth position 274, the status information of the flexible display module 260 can be determined. For example, according to the fourth position information 274, it can be determined that the flexible display module 260 is in an expanded state; when the flexible display module During the process of switching from the expanded state to the collapsed state, or from the collapsed state to the expanded state in the intermediate state, the touch module 280 can trigger the flexible display module 260 so that the flexible display module 260 generates information about the intermediate position, according to The information at the intermediate position can determine the status information when the flexible display module is in the intermediate state.

In some embodiments, the touch component can also be provided at other positions of the first housing. Please continue to refer to Figures 9 and 10. Figure 9 is a third view of the flexible display module shown in Figure 1 along the PP' direction. Cross-sectional diagram. Figure 10 is a third schematic cross-sectional view of the flexible display module shown in Figure 2 along the O-O’ direction.

The first housing 220 includes a middle frame 222 . The middle frame 222 is disposed between the fixed part 264 and the free part 265 that is folded into the first housing 220 . The touch module 280 is fixedly disposed on the middle frame 222 . The middle frame 222 may be used to carry functional components inside the electronic device. Compared with arranging the touch module 280 on the frame or back cover of the electronic device, arranging the touch module 280 on the middle frame of the electronic device 20 can facilitate the wiring of the touch module 280 and facilitate the installation of the touch module 280 . control.

The electronic device 20 may further include a guide 210. The guide 210 is disposed at an end of the first housing 220 away from the second housing 240. The touch module 280 may be disposed at a position adjacent to the middle frame and the guide 210. In the second During the movement of the housing 240 relative to the first housing 220 , the guide 210 can guide the flexible display module 260 to deform and expand or collapse within the first housing 220 . The guide 210 is a structure such as a roller or a rotating shaft that can freely rotate relative to the first housing. For example, the guide 210 can be a rotating shaft structure with convex teeth. The flexible display module 260 is linked to the guide 210 through meshing or other means. , when the second housing 240 slides relative to the first housing 220, the guide member 210 drives the part of the flexible display module 260 engaged with the guide member 210 to move to expand or collapse into the first housing 220. In some embodiments, the guide 210 is a columnar structure fixedly connected to the first housing 220. The free part 265 of the flexible display module 260 extends into the first housing 220 through the columnar structure. The columnar structure is useful for the flexible display module. 260 extends into the first housing 220 and plays a guiding role. The guide 210 can limit the bending radius of the flexible display module 260 within an appropriate range to avoid damage to the flexible display module 260 caused by an excessively small bending radius. Of course, the guide 210 can also prevent the electronic device 20 from being too thick due to an excessive bending radius of the flexible display module 260 .

By disposing the touch module 280 at a position close to the middle frame 222 and the guide 210 , the distance between the touch module 280 and the flexible display module 260 can meet the distance requirement for triggering the flexible display module 260 .

In a specific application scenario, when the flexible display module 260 is in the folded state (as shown in FIG. 9 ), the touch module 280 can trigger the flexible display module 260 so that the flexible display module 260 can generate a touch signal. , the touch signal determines the information of the fifth position 275. According to the information of the fifth position 275, the status information of the flexible display module 260 can be determined. For example, according to the fifth position information 275, it can be determined that the flexible display module 260 is in a collapsed state. ; When the flexible display module 260 is in the unfolded state (as shown in Figure 10), the touch module 280 can trigger the flexible display module 260, so that the flexible display module 260 can generate a touch signal, and the touch signal determines According to the information of the sixth position 276, the status information of the flexible display module 260 can be determined. For example, according to the sixth position information 276, it can be determined that the flexible display module 260 is in an expanded state; when the flexible display module During the process of switching from the expanded state to the collapsed state, or from the collapsed state to the expanded state in the intermediate state, the touch module 280 can trigger the flexible display module 260 so that the flexible display module 260 generates information about the intermediate position, according to The information at the intermediate position can determine the status information when the flexible display module is in the intermediate state.

It should be noted that the structure of the electronic device 20 shown in the above embodiment is only exemplary, and the first housing, the second housing, the flexible display module, the touch module and the electronic device can also be modified according to actual needs. The position and structure of other components are adjusted.

The above embodiments provide an electronic device that can determine the status information of the flexible display module through the touch module provided in the electronic device. Compared with determining the status information of the display module through a complex detection mechanism, this application The embodiment can directly use the touch function of the existing flexible display module to detect its status information. The structure is relatively simple, and the accuracy of detecting the status information of the flexible display module is high.

An embodiment of the present application also provides a method for determining status information, which is applied to an electronic device. The electronic device may be the electronic device as described above. The method for determining status information may include:

When the second housing moves relative to the first housing, control the touch module to trigger the flexible display module;

Determine the status information of the flexible display module according to the touch signal.

Wherein, the first housing can be provided with a touch module, and the touch module can trigger the flexible display module during the state switching process of the flexible display module so that the flexible display module generates a touch signal, and the touch signal is used for Determine the status information of the flexible display module. The status of the flexible display module may include an expanded state, a collapsed state, and an intermediate state switching between the collapsed state and the expanded state, where the status information may include expanded or collapsed length information, expanded or collapsed position information of the flexible display module , expanded or collapsed size information, etc. For example, the length information, position information and size information of the flexible display module when the flexible display module is in the expanded state, the length information, position information and size information of the flexible display module when the flexible display module is in the collapsed state, flexible display Flexible display of the length information, position information and size information of the module when the module is switched between the collapsed state and the expanded state. The status information can also be other status information indicating the movement status of the flexible display module, such as the unfolding or retracting speed information, acceleration information, etc. of the flexible display module. Electronic devices can implement specific functions based on the status information of the flexible display module.

It should be noted that during the relative movement of the first housing and the second housing, the first housing can be used as a fixed end, the second housing can be used as a moving end, and the touch module is disposed on the first side as the fixed end. Housing, in some embodiments, the second housing can be used as the fixed end, and the first housing can be used as the moving end. In this case, the touch module can be disposed on the second housing.

In some embodiments, determining the status information of the flexible display module based on the touch signal may include:

Determine the position information where the flexible display module is triggered based on the touch signal;

The status information of the flexible display module is determined based on the location information.

Among them, after the touch module triggers the flexible display module, the flexible display module can determine the position information of the trigger point of the touch module based on the generated touch signal. The position information can be the coordinates of the trigger point, which can be determined based on the coordinate information. Output the status information of the flexible display module. Specifically, since the position of the touch module in the electronic device is fixed and the size of the flexible display module is also fixed, the coordinates of the trigger point of the flexible display module can be stored in advance. Mapping relationship with status information, the status information of the flexible display module can be determined according to the coordinates of the trigger point. For example, the extended length, extended position and extended area of the flexible display module when the flexible display module is in the unfolded state are determined, and the folded length, folded position and folded area of the flexible display module are determined when the flexible display module is in the folded state. Area, the extended or retracted length, extended or retracted position, and extended or retracted area of the flexible display module when the flexible display module is switched between the retracted state and the expanded state. The status information can also be other status information indicating the motion status of the flexible display module, such as the speed information, acceleration information, etc. of the flexible display module's expansion or contraction.

In some embodiments, the flexible display module can also be used to obtain touch signals triggered by non-touch modules. The touch signals triggered by the non-touch module can be triggers obtained when the flexible display module uses the display touch function. signal, in order to avoid the conflict between the touch signal used by the flexible display module to realize the determination function of the above status information and the touch signal using the display touch function, the step of obtaining the touch signal generated after the flexible display module is triggered can be include:

The touch signal triggered by the non-touch module is obtained according to the second touch protocol, which is different from the first touch protocol. That is to say, the flexible display module follows the first touch protocol when used to implement the status information determination function, and the second touch protocol is followed when the flexible display module is used to implement the display touch function. The touch protocol is different from the second touch protocol. Therefore, the flexible display module does not conflict with the display touch function when realizing the status information determination function.

In some embodiments, in order to prevent the touch signal of the display touch function from interfering with the determination of the status information when the flexible display module is used to implement the function of determining the above status information, the free part includes a touch signal that can be triggered by the touch module. Control area, status information determination methods also include:

When the flexible display module is switching between the unfolded state and the collapsed state, the touch functions of other touch areas of the flexible display module except the touch area are turned off. That is to say, during the switching process of the flexible display module between the unfolded state and the collapsed state, the touch functions of other touch areas other than the touch areas corresponding to the flexible display module and the touch module are turned off. Further, also The display function of the flexible display module can be turned off, which can further improve the accuracy of status information determination.

Embodiments of the present application provide a method for determining status information, which can determine the status information of a flexible display module through a touch module provided in an electronic device. Compared with determining the status information of a display module through a complex detection mechanism and detection method, In terms of status information, embodiments of the present application can directly use the touch function of the existing flexible display module to detect its status information. The method is relatively simple, and the accuracy of detecting the status information of the flexible display module is high.

The method for determining the electronic equipment and status information provided by the embodiments of the present application has been introduced in detail. This article uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the present application. The application method and its core idea; at the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation and application scope based on the ideas of this application. In summary, the contents of this specification should not be understood as Limitations on this Application.

Claims

An electronic device, characterized by including:

first shell;

a second housing, the second housing is connected to the first housing and can slide relative to the first housing;

Flexible display module, the flexible display module includes a fixed part and a free part connected to the fixed part, the fixed part is fixed to the second housing, and the free part bypasses the first housing One end away from the second housing extends into the first housing. When the second housing slides relative to the first housing, at least part of the free portion can be deployed in the first housing. The housing may be folded into the first housing so that the flexible display module can be switched between an unfolded state and a folded state;

A touch module is fixed to the first housing and is arranged adjacent to the free part. The touch module can trigger the flexible display module to switch during the state switching process of the flexible display module. A touch signal is generated, and the touch signal is used to determine status information of the flexible display module.
The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the touch module includes an active electrostatic induction component, and the flexible display module is provided with a capacitive sensor on the free part, and the capacitive sensor is used to sense the The trigger signal of the active electrostatic sensing component is used to generate the touch signal.
The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein the capacitive sensor includes a plurality of capacitive elements, and the plurality of capacitive elements are arranged in a grid shape.
The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the touch module includes an electromagnetic induction component, the flexible display module is provided with an electromagnetic induction sensor on the free part, and the electromagnetic induction sensor is used for sensing The trigger signal of the electromagnetic induction component is used to generate the touch signal. 5. The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein the electromagnetic induction sensor includes an electromagnetic induction plate, and a coil is provided on the electromagnetic induction plate.
The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the touch module is fixedly disposed on an end of the first housing away from the second housing.
The electronic device according to claim 6, wherein the end of the first housing away from the second housing includes a first portion forming a frame of the electronic device and a third portion forming a back cover of the electronic device. Two parts, the touch module is fixedly arranged on the first part, or the touch module is fixedly arranged on the second part.
The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the first housing includes a middle frame, the middle frame is provided between the fixed part and the free part folded into the first housing. , the touch module is fixedly arranged on the middle frame.
The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the electronic device further includes a guide member, the guide member is provided at an end of the first housing away from the second housing, The free portion bypasses the guide member and extends into the first housing, and the touch module is arranged adjacent to the guide member.
The electronic device according to claim 9, wherein the guide member is fixedly connected to the first housing.
The electronic device according to claim 9, wherein the guide member is freely rotatable relative to the first housing.
The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the touch module includes a touch end, the touch end faces the display surface of the flexible display module, and the touch end faces the display surface of the flexible display module. The distance between the end and the display surface of the flexible display module is less than or equal to 10 mm.
The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the status information of the flexible display module includes information on the length of the flexible display module when it is expanded or collapsed, information on the expanded or collapsed position, and information on the expanded or collapsed position. Or at least one of the collapsed size information and the movement information of the flexible display module.
A method for determining status information, characterized in that it is applied to the electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, and the method for determining status information includes:

When the second housing slides relative to the first housing, control the touch module to trigger the flexible display module;

Obtain the touch signal generated after the flexible display module is triggered;

The status information of the flexible display module is determined according to the touch signal.
The method of determining status information according to claim 14, wherein determining the status information of the flexible display module according to the touch signal includes:

Determine the position information at which the flexible display module is triggered based on the touch signal;

The status information of the flexible display module is determined according to the position information.
The method of determining status information according to claim 15, wherein determining the position information at which the flexible display module is triggered based on the touch signal includes:

Determine the coordinate information at which the flexible display module is triggered based on the touch signal;

Determining the status information of the flexible display module based on the position information includes:

The status information of the flexible display module is determined according to the coordinate information.
The method of determining status information according to claim 16, wherein determining the status information of the flexible display module according to the coordinate information includes:

According to the coordinate information, the status information of the flexible display module is determined from the pre-stored mapping relationship between the coordinates of the trigger point of the flexible display module and the status information.
The method for determining status information according to claim 17, wherein determining the status information of the flexible display module includes:

Determine the extended length, extended position and extended area of the flexible display module when the flexible display module is in the unfolded state; or determine the folded length and folded position of the flexible display module when the flexible display module is in the folded state and the folded area; or determine the extended or folded length, extended or folded position, and extended or folded area of the flexible display module when the flexible display module is switched between the folded state and the unfolded state.
The method for determining status information according to any one of claims 14 to 18, characterized in that the flexible display module can also be used to obtain touch signals triggered by non-touch modules, and the obtaining of the flexible display module The touch signals generated after the module is triggered include:

Obtain the touch signal generated after the flexible display module is triggered according to the first touch protocol;

The touch signal triggered by the non-touch module is obtained according to a second touch protocol, which is different from the first touch protocol.
The method for determining status information according to any one of claims 14 to 18, wherein the free part includes a touch area that can be triggered by the touch module, and the method further includes:

When the flexible display module is switching between the unfolded state and the collapsed state, the touch functions of other touch areas of the flexible display module except the touch area are turned off.