TWI559188B - Touching electronic equipment - Google Patents

Description

Touch electronic device

The present invention relates to the field of electronic technologies, and more particularly to a touch electronic device.

With the development of technology, the functions of touch-touch electronic devices are becoming more and more powerful. In touch electronic devices, applications with different functions can be installed to meet user requirements.

The touch touch electronic device has a plurality of processing instructions, and different processing instructions control the touch touch electronic device to perform different operations. When a touch control electronic device is required to perform a setting operation, the prior art needs to first search for a touch button or a touch icon corresponding to the processing instruction corresponding to the operation, and trigger the touch button or the touch icon to make the device The touch touch electronic device performs an operation corresponding to the processing instruction.

According to the above description, when the touch control electronic device is controlled to perform a certain operation, the existing control method needs to find and trigger the touch button corresponding to the target processing instruction, and the operation efficiency is low.

To solve the above technical problem, the present invention provides a touch electronic device, which improves operational efficiency.

To achieve the above objective, the present invention provides a technical solution of the present invention. A touch electronic device includes a front side, a back side, and a first side between the front side and the back side. The front side and the back side are oppositely disposed, and the front side is used for displaying a picture. The touch electronic device further includes: a first sensing component, the first sensing component is disposed corresponding to a region of the first side, and the region defining the first side corresponding to the first sensing component is the first sensing region, the first sense The measuring component is configured to sense a corresponding biometric feature of an operator who touches the first sensing area; a driving circuit, the driving circuit is configured to provide a first sensing signal for the first sensing component to drive the first sensing The component performs biometric sensing, and determines whether to control the touch electronic device to perform the first function according to the sensing result.

Preferably, in the above touch electronic device, the first function is to turn on or scroll through the navigation or start the destination program.

Preferably, in the above touch electronic device, the touch electronic device further includes a second side, a third side, and a fourth side, wherein the first side is opposite to the second side, and the third side and the fourth side are Relatively arranged, the length of the first side and the second side The degree is shorter than the length of the third side and the fourth side.

Preferably, in the above touch electronic device, the touch electronic device further includes: a second side; a second sensing component, wherein the second sensing component is disposed corresponding to a region of the second side, and the second side defines a second portion The area of the sensing element is a second sensing area, the second sensing element is for sensing a corresponding biometric of an operator touching the second sensing area; the driving circuit is further configured to be a second sensing element And providing a second sensing signal to drive the second sensing component to perform biometric sensing, and determining, according to the sensing result, whether to control the touch electronic device to perform the second function.

Preferably, in the above touch electronic device, the first side is opposite to the second side, and the first function is the same as the second function.

Preferably, in the touch control device, the touch electronic device further includes: a third sensing component, wherein the third sensing component is disposed corresponding to a region of the first side, and the first side defines the third sensing component. The region is a third sensing region, and the third sensing component is configured to sense a corresponding biometric feature of the operator who touches the third sensing region; the driving circuit is further configured to provide a third sensing component for the third sensing component Measuring signal to The third sensing component is driven to perform biometric sensing, and whether the touch electronic device is controlled to perform the third function is determined according to the sensing result.

Preferably, in the above touch electronic device, the touch electronic device further includes: a fourth sensing component, wherein the fourth sensing component corresponds to a region of the second side, and the second side defines the fourth sensing component. The region is a fourth sensing region, and the fourth sensing component is configured to sense a corresponding biometric feature of the operator who touches the fourth sensing region; the driving circuit is further configured to provide a fourth sensing component for the fourth sensing component The signal is measured to drive the fourth sensing component to perform biometric sensing, and determine whether to control the touch electronic device to perform the fourth function according to the sensing result.

Preferably, in the above touch electronic device, the third sensing element is disposed opposite to the fourth sensing element, and the third function is the same as the fourth function, and is different from the first function and the second function.

Preferably, in the above touch electronic device, the first function and the second function screen are unlocked and/or turned on, and the third function and the fourth function are to start the target application.

Preferably, in the above touch electronic device, the first sensing component is a fingerprint sensing component for sensing an operator's fingerprint input.

Preferably, in the above touch electronic device, when the first sensing component is a fingerprint sensing component, the fingerprint sensing component includes a plurality of fingerprint sensing electrodes, and the driving circuit is The fingerprint input is sensed by sensing the self-capacitance of the plurality of fingerprint sensing electrodes.

Preferably, in the above touch electronic device, the first, second, third, and fourth sensing elements are all fingerprint sensing elements for sensing an operator's fingerprint input.

Preferably, in the above touch electronic device, when the first, second, third, and fourth sensing elements are all fingerprint sensing elements, each of the fingerprint sensing elements includes a plurality of fingerprint sensing electrodes, and is driven. The circuit senses fingerprint input by sensing the self-capacitance of the plurality of fingerprint sensing electrodes.

Preferably, in the above touch electronic device, the touch electronic device further includes a third side surface and a fourth side surface, wherein the third side surface and the fourth side surface are oppositely disposed, and the first side surface and the second side surface are longer than the third side surface The fourth side has a long length, and the driving circuit is further configured to detect whether the touch electronic device is held by the operator's left hand grip or the right hand grip, and according to the detection result, whether the first sensing component is selected for biometric sensing or The second sensing element is selected for biometric sensing.

Preferably, in the above touch electronic device, the touch electronic device further includes a third side surface and a fourth side surface, wherein the third side surface and the fourth side surface are oppositely disposed, and the first side surface and the second side surface are longer than the third side surface The fourth side has a long length, and the driving circuit is further configured to detect whether the touch electronic device is held by the operator's left hand or right hand, and according to the detection result, the first sensing element and the third sense are selected. The measuring element performs biometric sensing or selects the second sensing element and the fourth sensing element for biometric sensing.

Preferably, in the above touch electronic device, the driving circuit includes a sense of gravity The measuring circuit determines whether the touch electronic device is held by the operator's left hand or right hand according to the tilt angle of the touch electronic device.

Preferably, in the above touch electronic device, the driving circuit includes: a first touch element disposed on the first side and a second touch element on the second side; a touch sensing circuit, the touch sensing circuit is according to the first The feedback information of the touch element and the second touch element determines whether the touch electronic device is held by the operator's left hand or right hand.

Preferably, in the above touch electronic device, the touch electronic device further includes: a first pressure sensor, the first pressure sensor is overlapped with the first sensing element, and the first pressure sensor is located at the first a first pressure sensor senses a pressure applied by the operator to the first sensing region, and when the pressure sensed by the first pressure sensor reaches a predetermined value, the driving circuit controls the first The sensing element begins performing fingerprint sensing.

Preferably, in the above touch electronic device, the touch electronic device further includes: a first pressure sensor and a second pressure sensor, wherein the first pressure sensor is overlapped with the first sensing element, and A pressure sensor is located inside the first sensing element, and the first pressure sensor senses a pressure applied by the operator to the first sensing area when the pressure sensed by the first pressure sensor reaches a predetermined value The driving circuit controls the first sensing element to start performing fingerprint sensing; the second pressure sensor overlaps with the second sensing element, and The second pressure sensor is located inside the second sensing element, and the second pressure sensor senses the pressure applied by the operator to the second sensing area when the pressure sensed by the second pressure sensor reaches a predetermined value The drive circuit then controls the second sensing element to begin performing fingerprint sensing.

Preferably, in the above touch electronic device, the touch electronic device further includes: a third pressure sensor and a fourth pressure sensor, wherein the third pressure sensor and the third sensing element are overlapped, and The three pressure sensor is located inside the third sensing element, and the first pressure sensor senses the pressure applied by the operator to the third sensing area when the pressure sensed by the third pressure sensor reaches a predetermined value The driving circuit controls the third sensing element to start performing fingerprint sensing; the fourth pressure sensor is disposed overlapping the fourth sensing element, and the fourth pressure sensor is located inside the fourth sensing element, the fourth pressure The sensor senses the pressure applied by the operator to the fourth sensing area, and when the pressure sensed by the fourth pressure sensor reaches a predetermined value, the driving circuit controls the fourth sensing element to start performing fingerprint sensing.

Preferably, in the above touch electronic device, the touch electronic device is a mobile phone.

Preferably, in the above touch electronic device, the touch electronic device includes an earpiece, and the first sensing area and the second sensing area are disposed closer to the touch electronic device than the third sensing area and the fourth sensing area. The end of the earpiece.

It can be seen from the above technical solution that the touch electronic device provided by the present invention can detect whether the first function is performed by sensing the biometric characteristics of the operator by the first sensing element set on the first side, without searching and the first function. Corresponding touch buttons, operation It is simple and fast, which improves the operation efficiency.

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In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly described below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only Some embodiments of the invention may be derived from other drawings in accordance with the drawings without departing from the scope of the invention.

1 is a top view of a touch electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 2 is a side view of the touch electronic device shown in FIG. 1; and FIG. 3 is a structure of the touch electronic device shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a fingerprint sensing component according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 5 is a structural block diagram of another touch electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application; A top view of another touch electronic device provided by the example; FIG. 7 is a right side view of the touch electronic device shown in FIG. 6; FIG. 8 is a left side view of the touch electronic device shown in FIG. 6; Figure 6 shows an upper side view of the touch electronic device.

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are clearly and completely described in the following with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. It is obvious that the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, but not all embodiments. Based on the implementation in the present invention For example, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts are within the scope of the present invention.

Embodiment 1:

As described in the prior art, when the existing touch control electronic device performs an operation, the existing control method needs to find and trigger the corresponding touch button corresponding to the target processing instruction, and the operation efficiency is low.

The inventors have found that a special sensing element can be disposed on the side of the touch electronic device for sensing the biometric characteristics of the operator, and driving the sensing element through the corresponding driving circuit for biometric sensing, and sensing according to As a result, it is determined whether the touch electronic device is caused to perform the set function to improve the operation efficiency.

Based on the above research, the embodiment provides a touch electronic device, where the touch electronic device includes a front side, a back side, and a first side between the front side and the back side, and the front side is opposite to the back side. The front side is used for displaying a picture; the touch electronic device further includes: a first sensing element, the first sensing element is disposed corresponding to an area of the first side, and the first side is defined to correspond to the The area of the first sensing element is a first sensing area, and the first sensing element is configured to sense a corresponding biometric feature of an operator who touches the first sensing area; a driving circuit, the driving circuit Providing a first sensing signal for the first sensing element to drive the first sensing element for biometric sensing, and Determining whether to control the touch electronic device to perform the first function according to the sensing result.

The first side may be any one side of the touch electronic device. The touch electronic device includes, but is not limited to, an electronic product such as a mobile phone and a tablet computer.

The touch electronic device of the embodiment can directly determine whether to execute the corresponding first function by touching the first sensing component, so that when the operator touches the sensing component, the driving circuit can determine whether To perform the corresponding functions, it is no longer necessary to find the corresponding touch button, and the operation is simple and fast.

Embodiment 2:

Based on the first embodiment, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the present embodiment provides another touch electronic device 10 . The touch electronic device 10 includes a front surface 11 and a back surface 12 opposite to each other, and is located on the front surface 11 and the back surface 12 . The first side 13 of the space. The front side 11 is used for displaying a picture, and the front side includes a display area 112 and a frame area 111 surrounding the display area 112.

The touch electronic device 10 further includes a first sensing element 15 disposed on the first side 13 of the predetermined area, and the preset area is defined as the first sensing area 14. The first sensing element 15 is for sensing a corresponding biometric of an operator who is touching the first sensing zone 14.

It should be noted that the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 is only for explaining that the touch electronic device includes the first sensing region 14 and the first sensing component 15 , and is not limited to the first. The sensing region 14 and the structure, arrangement location, and shape of the first sensing element 15. The touch control device 10 further includes a driving circuit 31 (see FIG. 3 ). The driving circuit 31 is configured to provide a first sensing signal for the first sensing component 15 to drive the first sensing component 15 for biometric sensing. And determining whether to control the touch electronic device 10 to perform the first function according to the sensing result.

Referring to FIG. 3 , FIG. 3 is a structural block diagram of the touch electronic device 10 . The touch electronic device 10 further includes a first function module 32 , and the first function module 32 is connected to the driving circuit 31 . The first function module 32 is configured to perform the first function. When the touch electronic device 10 performs biometric sensing, the driving circuit 31 provides a first sensing signal to the first sensing component 15 , drives the first sensing component 15 to perform biometric sensing, and then according to the first sensing component 15 . The sensing result determines whether the first function module 32 is controlled to perform the first function. In this embodiment, the first function may be a booting or scrolling navigation operation or a startup target program. Correspondingly, the first function module 32 shown in FIG. 3 is a boot module, or a scrolling navigation module, or an application module. group.

If the first function is a power-on operation, the first function module 32 is a power-on module, and when the first sensing component 15 is triggered to perform bio-feature sensing, the driving circuit 31 is configured to provide a first sense for the first sensing component 15 The signal is measured to drive the first sensing component 15 for biometric sensing, and it is determined according to the sensing result whether the touch electronic device 10 is controlled to perform a booting operation.

If the first function is a scrolling navigation function, the first function module 32 is turned over. Referring to the navigation module, the driving circuit 31 determines whether to control the touch electronic device 10 to perform a scrolling navigation operation according to the sensing result, such as a page scrolling, a webpage browsing page, an e-book page scrolling, etc., directly Sliding up or down or/and triggering the first sensing element 15 is simple and fast, and since the display area 112 is not required to be touched, the display screen of the display area 112 is not blocked, which is more convenient for the operator to use.

If the first function is the startup target program, the first function module 32 is an application module, and the driving circuit 31 determines whether to control the touch electronic device 10 to execute the startup target program according to the sensing result.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the touch electronic device 10 further includes a second side surface 18 opposite to the first side surface 13 , and a third side surface 16 and a fourth side surface 17 opposite to each other. The lengths of the first side surface 13 and the second side surface 18 are shorter than the lengths of the third side surface 16 and the fourth side surface 17, so that when the touch electronic device 10 is a mobile phone, the first side surface 13 is when the mobile phone is displayed in the forward direction. The upper end is convenient for the operator to touch the first sensing area 14 when the touch electronic device 10 is normally held, so as to trigger the first sensing element 15 to perform biometric sensing, and then the touch electronic device 10 is controlled by the driving circuit 31. Whether to perform the first function.

The first sensing component 15 can also be a heartbeat sensing component for sensing the heartbeat information of the operator, and the driving circuit 31 is a heartbeat sensing circuit for driving the first sensing component 15 to perform heartbeat information sensing, and according to The sensing result determines whether the corresponding first function is performed.

When the first sensing component 15 is a heartbeat sensing component, the driving circuit 31 determines that if the first sensing component 15 detects the heartbeat information, the touch electronic device 10 is controlled to perform the first function, if the first sensing If the component 15 does not detect the heartbeat information, the touch control electronic device 10 is not controlled to perform the first function. In this manner, the first function can be quickly executed, and the operation efficiency is improved.

In other embodiments, the first sensing element 15 can be a fingerprint sensing element for sensing an operator's fingerprint input. When the first sensing component 15 is a fingerprint sensing component, the structure of the fingerprint sensing component is as shown in FIG. 4, and includes a plurality of fingerprint sensing electrodes A. The fingerprint sensing electrodes A are capacitively coupled to the user fingerprint. Components. The driving circuit 31 is a self-capacitance sensing circuit that senses the fingerprint input by sensing the self-capacitance of the fingerprint sensing electrode A. The fingerprint sensing electrodes A are rectangular and distributed in an array. The sensing electrode A may also have a suitable shape such as a triangle, a circle, or the like. In other embodiments, the driving circuit 31 may also be a mutual capacitance sensing circuit that senses the fingerprint input by sensing the mutual capacitance of the first sensing element 15 , and correspondingly, the electrode structure and the electrode of the first sensing element 15 . The relationship between the structures has to be changed accordingly.

When the first sensing component 15 is a fingerprint sensing component, the driving circuit 31 determines that the fingerprint information sensed by the first sensing component 15 is compared with the preset fingerprint information, and if the two match, the touch is controlled. The electronic device 10 performs the corresponding first function. If the two do not match, the first function is not executed. It can be seen that this embodiment can not only perform the quick start of the first function by fingerprint detection, but also can be detected by fingerprint. The use of the touch-sensitive electronic device 10 is safe. If the operation is illegal, the first sensor component active fingerprint information will not match the preset fingerprint information, and the first function will not be activated.

Preferably, as shown in FIG. 5, the touch electronic device 10 further includes a first pressure sensor 33. To prevent the touch control device 10 from performing the first function, the first pressure sensor 33 is used. The first sensing element 15 is disposed on the inner side of the first sensing element 15 , and the first pressure sensor 55 is located inside the first sensing element 15 , that is, when the operator performs a touch operation, the first sensing element 15 is used to sense the first pressure. The device 33 applies pressure. In other words, the first sensing element 15 is placed closer to the fingerprint than the first pressure sensor 33. In other embodiments, the first pressure sensor 33 may also be disposed outside of the first sensing element 15.

The first pressure sensor 33 senses the pressure applied by the operator to the first sensing region 14, and when the pressure sensed by the first pressure sensor 33 reaches a predetermined value, the driving circuit 31 controls the first sensing component. 15 begins to perform fingerprint sensing. The first pressure sensor 33 can prevent the operator from accidentally touching the first sensing area 14 to cause the touch electronic device 10 to perform the first function.

It can be seen from the above description that the touch electronic device 10 of the embodiment can quickly realize the quick start of the first function, and the operation is simple and fast, and the operation efficiency is improved.

Embodiment 3:

Based on Embodiment 1, with reference to Figures 6-8, this embodiment provides yet another The touch electronic device 20 includes a front surface 41 and a back surface 42 opposite to each other, and a first side surface 43 between the front surface 41 and the back surface 42. The front surface 41 is for displaying a screen, and the front surface 41 includes a display area 412 and a frame area 411 surrounding the display area 412.

The touch electronic device 20 further includes a first sensing element 431 disposed on the first side 43 of the predetermined area, and the defined preset area is the first sensing area 432. The first sensing element 431 is configured to sense a corresponding biometric of an operator who touches the first sensing region 432.

The touch control device 31 further includes a driving circuit 31 for providing a first sensing signal to the first sensing component 431 to drive the first sensing component 431 for biometric sensing, and determining according to the sensing result. Whether to control the touch electronic device 20 to perform the first function.

The touch electronic device 20 further includes a second side surface 44 and a second sensing element 441 disposed in the predetermined area of the second side surface 44. The defined preset area is the second sensing area 442, and the second sensing Element 441 is for sensing a corresponding biometric of an operator who is touching at second sensing region 442. At this time, the driving circuit 31 is further configured to provide a second sensing signal for the second sensing component 441 to drive the second sensing component 441 for biometric sensing, and determine whether to control the touch electronic device 20 according to the sensing result. Perform the second function.

The first function and the second function may be different, and the first function may be implemented. The quick start can be operated with two different functions of the second function to improve the operation efficiency.

In this embodiment, preferably, the first side surface 43 and the second side surface 44 are oppositely disposed, and the first function is set to be the same as the second function. In this way, whether the operator grasps the touch electronic device 20 or the right hand to grasp the touch electronic device 20, one of the first sensing component 431 and the second sensing component 441 must be triggered, and thus the driving circuit can be passed. It is determined whether the touch control electronic device 20 is controlled to perform the first function, so that the touch operation of the first function is facilitated, and the operation efficiency is improved.

The touch electronic device 20 may further include: a third sensing element 433 disposed on a preset area of the first side surface 43 and defining a preset area as the third sensing area 434. The third sensing component 433 is configured to sense a corresponding biometric of an operator who touches the third sensing region 434. At this time, the driving circuit 31 is further configured to provide a third sensing for the third sensing component 433. The signal is used to drive the third sensing component 433 to perform biometric sensing, and determine whether to control the touch electronic device 20 to perform the third function according to the sensing result.

The touch electronic device 20 may further include: a fourth sensing component 443, the fourth sensing component 443 is disposed in a preset area of the second side surface 44, and the predetermined preset area is a fourth sensing area 444. The fourth sensing component 443 is configured to sense a corresponding biometric feature of an operator who touches the fourth sensing region 444. At this time, the driving circuit 31 is further configured to provide a fourth sensing component for the fourth sensing component 443. Signaling to drive the fourth sensing component 443 for biometric sensing, and determining whether to control the touch electronic device 20 according to the sensing result The fourth function is described.

The third function and the fourth function may be different, and different from the first function, the quick start of the two different functions of the third energy and the fourth function may be realized, and the operation efficiency is improved.

In this embodiment, preferably, the third sensing element 433 is opposite to the fourth sensing element 443, and the third function is the same as the fourth function, and is different from the first function and the second function. In this way, whether the operator grasps the touch electronic device 20 or the right hand grasps the touch electronic device 20 by the left hand, one of the third sensing element 433 and the fourth sensing element 443 must be triggered, and thus can pass through the driving circuit. 31 determining whether to control the touch electronic device 20 to perform the third function, facilitating the touch operation of the third function, and improving the operation efficiency.

The first function and the second function are to unlock and/or turn on the screen, such that the function of unlocking and/or turning on the screen can be realized by triggering the first sensing element 431 or the second sensing element 441. When the touch control device 20 is in the power-off state, the first sensing component 431 or the second sensing component 441 is triggered, and the driving circuit 31 controls whether the touch electronic device 20 performs the power-on operation according to the sensing result. When the touch control device 20 is in the power-on state, the first sensing component 431 or the second sensing component 441 is triggered, and the driving circuit 31 controls whether the touch electronic device 20 performs the screen unlocking operation according to the sensing result.

The third function and the fourth function are to start the target application, and the third target sensing component 433 or the fourth sensing component 443 is triggered to implement the target application. Function, operation is simple and fast.

In this embodiment, the first sensing component 431, the second sensing component 441, the third sensing component 433, and the fourth sensing component 443 are all fingerprint sensing components for sensing an operator's fingerprint input. When the first sensing element 431, the second sensing element 441, the third sensing element 433, and the fourth sensing element 443 are all fingerprint sensing elements, each fingerprint sensing element includes a plurality of fingerprint sensing electrodes. The driving circuit senses the fingerprint input by sensing the self-capacitance of the plurality of fingerprint sensing electrodes. At this time, the structure of the fingerprint sensing component and the working principle of the driving circuit 31 can be referred to the second embodiment, and details are not described herein again.

The touch electronic device 20 further includes a third side 45 and a fourth side 46. The third side 45 is opposite to the fourth side 46. The first side 43 and the second side 44 are longer than the third side 45 and the fourth side 46. The length is long. In this way, the touch electronic device 20 can be more easily held by the operator.

When the touch control device 20 is only configured with the first sensing component 431 and the second sensing component 441, the driving circuit 31 can continue to provide corresponding sensing signals for both of them, so that the two are always in the triggering state, when corresponding Biometric sensing can be performed when the sensing element is touched. In this embodiment, the preferred driving circuit 31 is further configured to detect whether the touch electronic device 20 is held by the operator's left hand or right hand, and according to the detection result, the first sensing is selected. Whether the component 431 performs biometric sensing or the second sensing component 441 performs biometric sensing, such that the driving circuit 31 is only one selected one of the first sensing component 431 and the second sensing component 441. Providing a corresponding sensing signal reduces power consumption and, at the same time, provides improved efficiency of the driving circuit 31.

When the touch control device 20 further includes the third sensing component 433 and the fourth sensing component 443, the first sensing component 431, the second sensing component 441, and the third sensing may be continuously supported by the driving circuit 31. The element 433 and the fourth sensing element 443 provide corresponding sensing signals such that the four are always in a triggered state, and the biometric sensing can be performed when the corresponding sensing element is touched. In this embodiment, the preferred driving circuit 31 is further configured to detect whether the touch electronic device 20 is held by the operator's left hand or right hand, and according to the detection result, the first sensing is selected. Whether the component 431 and the third sensing component 433 perform biometric sensing or the second sensing component 441 and the fourth sensing component 443 perform biometric sensing, such that the driving circuit 31 only senses the first side 43 The component or the sensing element only for the second side 44 provides a corresponding sensing signal, which reduces the power consumption and at the same time provides an improved efficiency of the driving circuit 31.

The driving circuit 31 can be configured to include a gravity sensing circuit. The gravity sensing circuit determines whether the touch electronic device 20 is held by the operator's left hand or right hand according to the tilt angle of the touch electronic device 20.

The driving circuit 31 may further include: a first touch element disposed on the first side surface 43 and a second touch element on the second side surface 44; a touch sensing circuit, the touch sensing circuit according to the first touch element and the second touch element Feedback information to determine touch The electronic device 20 is held by the operator's left hand grip or right hand grip.

It is also possible to achieve the above-described reduction in energy consumption by providing a pressure sensor for each sensing element, and to provide an advantageous effect of improving the judgment efficiency of the driving circuit 31.

For example, when the touch electronic device 20 is only configured with the first sensing component 431 and the second sensing component 441, the touch electronic device 20 may further include: a first pressure sensor and a second pressure sensor, first The pressure sensor is disposed in overlap with the first sensing element 431 , and the first pressure sensor is located inside the first sensing element 431 , and the first pressure sensor senses an operator applying to the first sensing area 432 Pressure, when the pressure sensed by the first pressure sensor reaches a predetermined value, the driving circuit controls the first sensing element 431 to start performing fingerprint sensing; the second pressure sensor overlaps with the second sensing element 441 And the second pressure sensor is located inside the second sensing element 441, and the second pressure sensor senses the pressure applied by the operator to the second sensing region 442 when the pressure sensed by the second pressure sensor When a predetermined value is reached, the drive circuit controls the second sensing element 441 to begin performing fingerprint sensing. When the touch electronic device 20 includes the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor, and when the touch electronic device 20 further includes the third sensing element 433 and the fourth sensing element 443, the touch electronic device 20 The method further includes: a third pressure sensor and a fourth pressure sensor, the third pressure sensor is disposed overlapping the third sensing element 433, and the third pressure sensor is located inside the third sensing element 433 The third pressure sensor senses the pressure applied by the operator to the third sensing region 434. When the pressure sensed by the third pressure sensor reaches a predetermined value, the driving circuit 31 controls the third sensing component. 433 begins to perform fingerprint sensing; the fourth pressure sensor is disposed overlapping with the fourth sensing element 443, and the fourth pressure sensor is located inside the fourth sensing element 443, and the fourth pressure sensor senses the operator The pressure applied to the fourth sensing region 444, when the pressure sensed by the fourth pressure sensor reaches a predetermined value, the driving circuit 31 controls the fourth sensing element 443 to start performing fingerprint sensing.

The touch electronic device 20 of the embodiment also includes, but is not limited to, an electronic device such as a mobile phone and a tablet computer.

As shown in FIG. 6 , the touch electronic device 20 further includes an earpiece 29 , which can bring the first sensing region 432 and the second sensing region 442 closer to the third sensing region 434 and the fourth sensing region 444 . The touch electronic device 20 is provided with an end of the earpiece 29.

Referring to FIG. 9 , further, the touch electronic device 20 can further set a fifth sensing component 451 in a preset area of the third side surface 45 , and define the preset area as the fifth sensing area 452 . The fifth sensing element 451 is configured to sense a corresponding biometric of an operator touching the fifth sensing region 452. The driving circuit 31 is further configured to provide a fifth sensing signal for the fifth sensing component 451 to drive the fifth sensing component 451 for biometric sensing, and determine whether to control the touch electronic device 20 to perform the fifth according to the sensing result. Features.

When the touch electronic device 20 includes the fifth sensing element 451, similarly, the driving circuit 31 can continue to provide the fifth sensing signal thereto, so that the fifth sensing element 451 is always in a triggered state, when it is touched Biometric sensing is also possible, also A fifth pressure sensor may be disposed above the fifth sensing element 451, and when the pressure sensed by the fifth pressure sensor is greater than the set threshold, the driving circuit 31 further provides a fifth driving signal to the fifth sensing element, In order to reduce the power consumption and improve the judgment efficiency of the drive circuit 31.

When the touch electronic device 20 includes the fifth sensing component 451, the fifth function may be a power-on operation, the first function is the same as the second function, and is unlocked for the screen, and the third function and the fourth function are the same as the startup purpose program. If the design is successful, the start of the touch electronic device 20, the screen unlocking, and the startup setting program can be quickly implemented, and the judgment logic of the drive circuit 31 can be simplified, and the judgment efficiency can be improved.

According to the above description, the touch electronic device of the embodiment can not only quickly activate the corresponding function by the sensing component set on the surface, but also can select the sensing component according to the set driving circuit to perform biometric sensing, thereby reducing The energy consumption is increased and the judgment efficiency of the driving circuit is improved.

It should be noted that the respective sensing regions and sensing elements shown in the drawings in the embodiments of the present application are only schematically illustrated in the corresponding embodiments, and the structures and settings of the sensing regions and the sensing elements are not limited. Location and shape. And the respective fingerprint sensing elements are disposed on the corresponding side of the corresponding side, which should be understood to be disposed on the inner side, or the outer side of the corresponding side, or embedded in the side surface. Specifically, the touch electronic device is In the above description, it can be explained that each fingerprint sensing element is disposed on the inner side, or the outer side of the corresponding side wall of the mobile phone case, or is embedded in the side wall.

The above description of the disclosed embodiments familiarizes the art with the relevant art The invention can be implemented or used. Various modifications to these embodiments are obvious to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but the scope of the invention is to be accorded

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Claims (22)

A touch electronic device includes a front surface, a back surface, and a first side surface between the front surface and the back surface. The front surface is opposite to the back surface, and the front surface is used for displaying a picture. The electronic device includes: a first sensing component disposed corresponding to a region of the first side, wherein the region defining the first side corresponding to the first sensing component is a first sensing region, the first sense The measuring component senses a corresponding biometric feature of an operator who touches the first sensing region; and a driving circuit configured to provide a first sensing signal for the first sensing component to drive the first A sensing component performs biometric sensing, and determines whether to control the touch electronic device to perform a first function according to the sensing result. In the touch electronic device of claim 1, the first function is to turn on or browse the navigation or start the destination program. The touch electronic device of claim 2, further comprising a second side, a third side, and a fourth side, wherein the first side is opposite to the second side, The third side is opposite to the fourth side, and the length of the first side and the second side is shorter than the length of the third side and the fourth side. The touch electronic device of claim 1, further comprising: a second side; a second sensing element, the second sensing element is disposed corresponding to an area of the second side, wherein the area defining the second side corresponding to the second sensing element is a second sensing area, the second The sensing component is configured to sense a corresponding biometric feature of an operator who touches the second sensing region; the driving circuit is further configured to provide the second sensing component with a second sensing signal to drive the The second sensing component performs biometric sensing, and determines whether to control the touch electronic device to perform a second function according to the sensing result. The touch electronic device of claim 4, wherein the first side is opposite to the second side, and the first function is the same as the second function. The touch electronic device of claim 5, further comprising: a third sensing component, wherein the third sensing component is disposed corresponding to a region of the first side, wherein the first side is defined The area corresponding to the third sensing element is a third sensing area, and the third sensing element is configured to sense a corresponding biometric feature of an operator who touches the third sensing area; the driving circuit further The third sensing component is configured to provide a third sensing signal to drive the third sensing component to perform biometric sensing, and determine whether to control the touch electronic device to perform a third function according to the sensing result. The touch electronic device of claim 6, the touch electronic device further comprising: a fourth sensing component, the fourth sensing component is disposed corresponding to a region of the second side, and the region defining the second side corresponding to the fourth sensing component is a fourth sensing region, the fourth sensing The component is configured to sense a corresponding biometric feature of an operator who touches the fourth sensing region; the driving circuit is further configured to provide a fourth sensing signal for the fourth sensing component to drive the fourth The sensing component performs biometric sensing, and determines whether to control the touch electronic device to perform a fourth function according to the sensing result. The touch electronic device of claim 7, wherein the third sensing component is opposite to the fourth sensing component, the third function is the same as the fourth function, and is different from the first function and the second function. . In the touch electronic device of claim 8, the first function and the second function screen are unlocked and/or turned on, and the third function and the fourth function are the startup target application. The touch electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first sensing component is a fingerprint sensing component for sensing an operator's fingerprint input. The touch control device of claim 10, when the first sensing component is a fingerprint sensing component, the fingerprint sensing component includes a plurality of fingerprint sensing electrodes, and the driving circuit senses the plurality of fingerprints by sensing The self-capacitance of the electrode is used to sense the fingerprint input. The touch electronic device of claim 8, wherein the first, second, third, and fourth sensing elements are fingerprint sensing elements for sensing an operator's fingerprint input. The touch electronic device of claim 12, wherein the first, second, third, and fourth sensing elements are all fingerprint sensing elements, each of the fingerprint sensing elements includes a plurality of fingerprint sensing electrodes The driving circuit senses the fingerprint input by sensing the self-capacitance of the plurality of fingerprint sensing electrodes. The touch electronic device of claim 5, further comprising a third side and a fourth side, the third side being opposite to the fourth side, the first side and the second side The length of the third electronic device is longer than the length of the third side and the fourth side. The driving circuit is further configured to detect whether the touch electronic device is held by the operator's left hand or right hand, and is controlled according to the detection result. Whether the first sensing element performs biometric sensing or the second sensing element performs biometric sensing. The touch electronic device of claim 8, further comprising a third side and a fourth side, the third side being opposite to the fourth side, the first side and the second side The length of the third electronic device is longer than the length of the third side and the fourth side. The driving circuit is further configured to detect whether the touch electronic device is held by the operator's left hand or right hand, and is controlled according to the detection result. The first sensing element performs biometric sensing with the third sensing element or selects the second sensing element and the fourth sensing element for biometric sensing. The touch control device of claim 14 or 15, wherein the driving circuit comprises a gravity sensing circuit, and the gravity sensing circuit determines that the touch electronic device is left-handed by the operator according to the tilt angle of the touch electronic device. Hold or hold the right hand grip. The touch control device of claim 14 or 15, wherein the driving circuit comprises: a first touch element disposed on the first side; and a second touch element disposed on the second side; and a touch sensing circuit, The touch sensing circuit determines whether the touch electronic device is held by the operator's left hand grip or right hand grip according to the feedback information of the first touch component and the second touch component. The touch control device of claim 1, further comprising: a first pressure sensor, the first pressure sensor is disposed overlapping the first sensing element, and the first pressure is The sensor is located inside the first sensing element, and the first pressure sensor senses a pressure applied by the operator to the first sensing area, when the pressure sensed by the first pressure sensor reaches a predetermined time When the value is up, the driving circuit controls the first sensing element to start performing fingerprint sensing. The touch electronic device of any one of claims 4-8, further comprising: a first pressure sensor and a second pressure sensor, the first pressure sensor and The first sensing element is disposed in an overlapping manner, and the first pressure sensor is located inside the first sensing element, and the first pressure sensor senses a pressure applied by the operator to the first sensing area, when When the pressure sensed by the first pressure sensor reaches a predetermined value, the driving circuit controls the first sensing component to start performing fingerprint sensing, and The second pressure sensor is disposed opposite to the second sensing component, and the second pressure sensor is located inside the second sensing component, and the second pressure sensor senses an operator to apply to the first The pressure of the two sensing regions, when the pressure sensed by the second pressure sensor reaches a predetermined value, the driving circuit controls the second sensing component to start performing fingerprint sensing. The touch electronic device of claim 19, further comprising: a third pressure sensor and a fourth pressure sensor, the third pressure sensor and the third sensing component An overlapping arrangement, and the third pressure sensor is located inside the third sensing element, the third pressure sensor sensing a pressure applied by the operator to the third sensing area, when the third pressure sensing When the pressure sensed by the device reaches a predetermined value, the driving circuit controls the third sensing component to start performing fingerprint sensing; the fourth pressure sensor is overlapped with the fourth sensing component, and the fourth pressure is The sensor is located inside the fourth sensing element, and the fourth pressure sensor senses the pressure applied by the operator to the fourth sensing area, when the pressure sensed by the fourth pressure sensor reaches a predetermined When the value is up, the driving circuit controls the fourth sensing element to start performing fingerprint sensing. The touch electronic device of claim 9, wherein the touch electronic device is a mobile phone. The touch control device of claim 7, wherein the touch electronic device includes an earpiece, and the first sensing area and the second sensing area are closer to the third sensing area than the fourth sensing area. The touch electronic device is provided with an end of the earpiece.