COMPUTER SYSTEM HAVING SENSING FUNCTION
A computer system having a sensing function includes a base, a first light emitting assembly and a second light emitting assembly. The base is disposed on a bearing surface. The first light emitting assembly is disposed in the base and has a first optical axis. The second light emitting assembly is disposed in the base and has a second optical axis. A distance between the firs optical axis and the second optical axis is D. An inner edge of a first light source emitted by the first light emitting assembly and an inner edge of a second light source emitted by the second light emitting assembly intersect at a point on the bearing surface, thereby forming an irregular-shaped sensing region having a boundary passing through the point. A length of a shortest side of the irregular-shaped sensing region is less than or equal to 2D.
The present invention relates to a computer system, and more particularly to a computer system having a sensing function.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONWith the development of information and electronic technology in recent years, the application of touch display panel becomes more and more common, which leads more and more applications of consumer electronics products are developed. In general, touch panel has some advantages such as solid, fast response, small size and easy to communicate.
According to the working principle, the touch panel technology of large-size display device can be divided into projection capacitance, matrix resistivity, optical image, infrared matrix and surface acoustic wave technology. Among them, the touch panel technologies of projection capacitive and matrix resistivity are based on fitting touchpad or glass on the display panel for the touch operation. However, some problems such as low product yield or high manufacturing cost occurs once the screen size increases.
Therefore, how to solve the above-mentioned problems is a main focus of the persons in the field.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONOne objective of the present invention is to provide a computer system having a sensing function capable of providing a large area of sensing region and allowing the user to perform a touch operation on a large-sized image screen.
Other objectives and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the technical features disclosed in the present invention.
To achieve the above advantages, the present invention provides a computer system having a sensing function, which includes a base, a first light emitting assembly and a second light emitting assembly. The base is located on a bearing surface. The first light emitting assembly is disposed in the base and has a first optical axis. The second light emitting assembly is disposed in the base and has a second optical axis. A distance between the first optical axis and the second optical axis is D. An inner edge of a first light source emitted by the first light emitting assembly and an inner edge of a second light source emitted by the second light emitting assembly intersect at a point on the bearing surface, thereby forming an irregular-shaped sensing region having a boundary passing through the point. A length of a shortest side of the irregular-shaped sensing region is less than or equal to 2 D.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the computer system further includes an image projection module. The image projection module is connected to the base via an end of a support frame and is located on one side of the first light emitting assembly and the second light emitting assembly. The image projection module has a vertical distance with respect to the bearing surface and has a third optical axis. There is an angel between the third optical axis and the bearing surface. There is a first distance between the image projection module and the first light emitting assembly. There is a second distance between the image projection module and the second light emitting assembly.
In one embodiment of the present invention, when the image projection module projects an image onto the sensing region, an angle between the third optical axis of the image projection module and the first optical axis of the first light emitting assembly is located between 75° and 90°.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the image is located within the sensing region when the image projection module projects the image onto the sensing region.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the computer system further includes a processing module electrically connected to the image projection module, the first light emitting assembly and the second light emitting assembly. The processing module is for enabling the image projection module, the first light emitting assembly and the second light emitting assembly.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the computer system further includes at least one light emitting assembly driving module electrically connected to the processing module, the first light emitting assembly and the second light emitting assembly. When the image projection module is rotated to an angle on a Y-Z plane and is actuated, the processing module enables the at least one light emitting assembly driving module to drive the first light emitting assembly and/or the second light emitting assembly to rotate to a corresponding specific angle on a X-Y plane.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the at least one light emitting assembly driving module comprises at least one servo motor and a gear assembly.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the computer system further includes N light emitting assemblies. A distance between the first light emitting assembly and the Nth light emitting assembly of the N light emitting assemblies is Dn. A length of a shortest side of an irregular-shaped sensing region formed by light sources of the N light emitting assemblies is less than or equal to 2 Dn.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the first light emitting assembly has a first light transmission hole. The second light emitting assembly has a second light transmission hole. The computer system further includes a first light guide assembly and a second light guide assembly. The base has a first opening corresponding to the first light transmission hole and a second opening corresponding to the second light transmission hole. The first light guide assembly is disposed between the first light transmission hole of the first light emitting assembly and the first opening. The second light guide assembly is disposed between the second light transmission hole of the second light emitting assembly and the second opening.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the computer system further includes a sensing module disposed on one side of the first light emitting assembly and the second light emitting assembly. The first light emitting assembly and the second light emitting assembly are infrared light emitting assemblies. The sensing module is an infrared light camera module.
The present invention further provides a computer system having a sensing function, which includes a base, a first light emitting assembly and a second light emitting assembly. The base is located on a bearing surface. The first light emitting assembly is disposed in the base and has a first optical axis. The second light emitting assembly is disposed in the base and has a second optical axis. A distance between the first optical axis and the second optical axis is D. An inner edge of a first light source emitted by the first light emitting assembly and an inner edge of a second light source emitted by the second light emitting assembly intersect at a point on the bearing surface, thereby forming an irregular-shaped sensing region having a boundary passing through the point. A length of a shortest side of the irregular-shaped sensing region is greater than or equal to 2 D.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the computer system further includes an image projection module. The image projection module is connected to the base via an end of a support frame and is located on one side of the first light emitting assembly and the second light emitting assembly. The image projection module has a vertical distance with respect to the bearing surface and has a third optical axis. There is an angel between the third optical axis and the bearing surface. There is a first distance between the image projection module and the first light emitting assembly. There is a second distance between the image projection module and the second light emitting assembly.
In one embodiment of the present invention, when the image projection module projects an image to the irregular-shaped sensing region, an angle between the third optical axis of the image projection module and the first optical axis of the first light emitting assembly is located between 85° and 70°.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the image is located within the irregular-shaped sensing region when the image projection module projects the image to the irregular-shaped sensing region.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the computer system further includes a processing module electrically connected to the image projection module, the first light emitting assembly and the second light emitting assembly. The processing module is for enabling the image projection module, the first light emitting assembly and the second light emitting assembly.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the computer system further includes at least one light emitting assembly driving module electrically connected to the processing module, the first light emitting assembly and the second light emitting assembly. When the image projection module is rotated to an angle on a Y-Z plane and is actuated, the processing module enables the at least one light emitting assembly driving module to drive the first light emitting assembly and/or the second light emitting assembly to rotate to a corresponding specific angle on a X-Y plane.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the at least one light emitting assembly driving module comprises at least one servo motor and a gear assembly.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the computer system further includes N light emitting assemblies. A distance between the first light emitting assembly and the Nth light emitting assembly of the N light emitting assemblies is Dn. A length of a shortest side of an irregular-shaped sensing region formed by light sources of the N light emitting assemblies is less than or equal to 2 Dn.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the first light emitting assembly has a first light transmission hole. The second light emitting assembly has a second light transmission hole. The computer system further includes a first light guide assembly and a second light guide assembly. The base has a first opening corresponding to the first light transmission hole and a second opening corresponding to the second light transmission hole. The first light guide assembly is disposed between the first light transmission hole of the first light emitting assembly and the first opening. The second light guide assembly is disposed between the second light transmission hole of the second light emitting assembly and the second opening.
In summary, the computer system having a sensing function in the embodiment of the present invention is capable of providing a large area of sensing region and allowing the user to perform a touch operation on a large-sized image screen. In addition, the computer system of the present invention can further reduce the dead angle of the sensing region in addition to providing a large-sized sensing region, and thereby improve the touch sensitivity.
The present invention will now be described more specifically with reference to the following embodiments. It is to be noted that the following descriptions of preferred embodiments of this invention are presented herein for purpose of illustration and description only. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to be limited to the precise form disclosed.
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In summary, the computer system having a sensing function in the embodiment of the present invention is capable of providing a large area of sensing region and allowing the user to perform a touch operation on a large-sized image screen. In addition, the computer system of the present invention can further reduce the dead angle of the sensing region in addition to providing a large-sized sensing region, and thereby improve the touch sensitivity.
While the invention has been described in terms of what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention needs not be limited to the disclosed embodiment. On the contrary, it is intended to cover various modifications and similar arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims which are to be accorded with the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and similar structures.
Claims
1. A computer system having a sensing function, comprising:
- a base, disposed on a bearing surface;
- a first light emitting assembly, disposed in the base and having a first optical axis; and
- a second light emitting assembly, disposed in the base and having a second optical axis, wherein a distance between the first optical axis and the second optical axis is D,
- wherein an inner edge of a first light source emitted by the first light emitting assembly and an inner edge of a second light source emitted by the second light emitting assembly intersect at a point on the bearing surface, thereby forming an irregular-shaped sensing region having a boundary passing through the point, wherein a length of a shortest side of the irregular-shaped sensing region is less than or equal to 2 D.
2. The computer system according to claim 1, further comprising an image projection module, wherein the image projection module is connected to the base via an end of a support frame and is located on one side of the first light emitting assembly and the second light emitting assembly, wherein the image projection module has a vertical distance with respect to the bearing surface and has a third optical axis, an angel is formed between the third optical axis and the bearing surface, a first distance is formed between the image projection module and the first light emitting assembly, and a second distance is formed between the image projection module and the second light emitting assembly.
3. The computer system according to claim 2, wherein when the image projection module projects an image onto the sensing region, an angle between the third optical axis of the image projection module and the first optical axis of the first light emitting assembly falls within a range of 75° to 90°.
4. The computer system according to claim 3, wherein the image is located within the sensing region when the image projection module projects the image onto the sensing region.
5. The computer system according to claim 2, further comprising a processing module electrically connected to the image projection module, the first light emitting assembly and the second light emitting assembly, wherein the processing module is for enabling the image projection module, the first light emitting assembly and the second light emitting assembly.
6. The computer system according to claim 5, further comprising at least one light emitting assembly driving module electrically connected to the processing module, the first light emitting assembly and the second light emitting assembly, wherein when the image projection module is rotated to an angle on a Y-Z plane and is actuated, the processing module enables the at least one light emitting assembly driving module to drive the first light emitting assembly and/or the second light emitting assembly to rotate to a corresponding specific angle on a X-Y plane.
7. The computer system according to claim 6, wherein the at least one light emitting assembly driving module comprises at least one servo motor and a gear assembly.
8. The computer system according to claim 1, further comprising N light emitting assemblies, wherein a distance between the first light emitting assembly and a Nth light emitting assembly of the N light emitting assemblies is Dn, wherein a length of a shortest side of an irregular-shaped sensing region formed by light sources of the N light emitting assemblies is less than or equal to 2 Dn.
9. The computer system according to claim 1, wherein the first light emitting assembly has a first light transmission hole, the second light emitting assembly has a second light transmission hole, the computer system further comprises a first light guide assembly and a second light guide assembly, the base has a first opening corresponding to the first light transmission hole and a second opening corresponding to the second light transmission hole, the first light guide assembly is disposed between the first light transmission hole of the first light emitting assembly and the first opening, and the second light guide assembly is disposed between the second light transmission hole of the second light emitting assembly and the second opening.
10. The computer system according to claim 1, further comprising a sensing module disposed on one side of the first light emitting assembly and the second light emitting assembly, wherein the first light emitting assembly and the second light emitting assembly are infrared light emitting assemblies, and the sensing module is an infrared light camera module.
11. A computer system having a sensing function, comprising:
- a base, disposed on a bearing surface;
- a first light emitting assembly, disposed in the base and having a first optical axis; and
- a second light emitting assembly, disposed in the base and having a second optical axis, wherein a distance between the first optical axis and the second optical axis is D,
- wherein an inner edge of a first light source emitted by the first light emitting assembly and an inner edge of a second light source emitted by the second light emitting assembly intersect at a point on the bearing surface, thereby forming an irregular-shaped sensing region having a boundary passing through the point, wherein a length of a shortest side of the irregular-shaped sensing region is greater than or equal to 2 D.
12. The computer system according to claim 11, further comprising an image projection module, wherein the image projection module is connected to the base via an end of a support frame and is located on one side of the first light emitting assembly and the second light emitting assembly, wherein the image projection module has a vertical distance with respect to the bearing surface and has a third optical axis, an angel is formed between the third optical axis and the bearing surface, a first distance is formed between the image projection module and the first light emitting assembly, and a second distance is formed between the image projection module and the second light emitting assembly.
13. The computer system according to claim 12, wherein when the image projection module projects an image onto the irregular-shaped sensing region, an angle between the third optical axis of the image projection module and the first optical axis of the first light emitting assembly falls within a range of 85° to 70°.
14. The computer system according to claim 12, wherein the image is located within the irregular-shaped sensing region when the image projection module projects the image onto the irregular-shaped sensing region.
15. The computer system according to claim 12, further comprising a processing module electrically connected to the image projection module, the first light emitting assembly and the second light emitting assembly, wherein the processing module is for enabling the image projection module, the first light emitting assembly and the second light emitting assembly.
16. The computer system according to claim 15, further comprising at least one light emitting assembly driving module electrically connected to the processing module, the first light emitting assembly and the second light emitting assembly, wherein when the image projection module is rotated to an angle on a Y-Z plane and is actuated, the processing module enables the at least one light emitting assembly driving module to drive the first light emitting assembly and/or the second light emitting assembly to rotate to a corresponding specific angle on a X-Y plane.
17. The computer system according to claim 16, wherein the at least one light emitting assembly driving module comprises at least one servo motor and a gear assembly.
18. The computer system according to claim 11, further comprising N light emitting assemblies, wherein a distance between the first light emitting assembly and a Nth light emitting assembly of the N light emitting assemblies is Dn, wherein a length of a shortest side of an irregular-shaped sensing region formed by light sources of the N light emitting assemblies is less than or equal to 2 Dn.
19. The computer system according to claim 11, wherein the first light emitting assembly has a first light transmission hole, the second light emitting assembly has a second light transmission hole, the computer system further comprises a first light guide assembly and a second light guide assembly, the base has a first opening corresponding to the first light transmission hole and a second opening corresponding to the second light transmission hole, the first light guide assembly is disposed between the first light transmission hole of the first light emitting assembly and the first opening, and the second light guide assembly is disposed between the second light transmission hole of the second light emitting assembly and the second opening.
Type: Application
Filed: May 16, 2017
Publication Date: Nov 30, 2017
Inventors: Wei-Jun Wang (Taipei), Wen-Yi Chiu (Taipei), Ting-Wei Wu (Taipei), Chia-Min Liao (Taipei), Tse-Hsun Pang (Taipei), Kun-Hsuan Chang (Taipei), Yu-Hao Tseng (Taipei), Po-Hsien Yang (Taipei), Jui-Tsen Huang (Taipei)
Application Number: 15/595,962