COMPUTER SYSTEM HAVING SENSING FUNCTION

Abstract

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.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a computer system, and more particularly to a computer system having a sensing function.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

With 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 INVENTION

One 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.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural view of a computer system having a sensing function in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic top view of the computer system shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a schematic top view of a computer system having a sensing function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a schematic top view of a computer system having a sensing function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 5 to 7 are schematic views of the different positional relationships among the appearance of the base, the first light emitting assembly and the second light emitting assembly;

FIG. 8 is a schematic top view of a computer system having a sensing function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a schematic top view of a computer system having a sensing function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 10 is a schematic structural view of a computer system having a sensing function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 11 is a schematic side view of the computer system shown in FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a schematic top view of the computer system shown in FIG. 10;

FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram of the computer system shown in FIG. 10;

FIG. 14 is a schematic top view of a computer system having a sensing function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 15 is a schematic top view of a computer system having a sensing function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 16 is a schematic top view of a computer system having a sensing function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 17 is a schematic top view of a computer system having a sensing function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 18 is a schematic top view of a computer system having a sensing function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 19 is a schematic top view of a computer system having a sensing function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 20 is a schematic top view of a computer system having a sensing function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 21 is a schematic top view of a computer system having a sensing function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 22 is a schematic structural view of a computer system having a sensing function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 23 is a schematic top view of a computer system having a sensing function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 24 is a schematic side view of the computer system shown in FIG. 23.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

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.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a schematic structural view of a computer system having a sensing function in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic top view of the computer system shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the computer system 1 of the present embodiment includes a base 10, a first light emitting assembly 11 and a second light emitting assembly 12. The base 10 is located on a bearing surface 100. The first light emitting assembly 11 is disposed in the base 10 and has a first optical axis A1. The second light emitting assembly 12 is disposed in the base 10 and has a second optical axis A2. The second optical axis A2 and the first optical axis Al are parallel to each other and have a distance D therebetween. In the present embodiment, an inner edge of a first light source formed by the first light emitting assembly 11 and an inner edge of a second light source formed by the second light emitting assembly 12 toward the bearing surface 100 intersect at a point i on the bearing surface 100, thereby forming an irregular-shaped sensing region R having a boundary passing through the point i. The irregular-shaped sensing region R has a vertical distance Y with respect to the base 10. In addition, the sensing region R has a short side L parallel to the base 10 and a wide side W formed by an outer edge of the first light source and an outer edge of the second light source. In the present embodiment, the short side L of the sensing region R is twice of the distance D for example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In one embodiment as shown in FIG. 3, the short side L of the sensing region R is, for example, less than twice of the distance D when the second light emitting assembly 12 and the first light emitting assembly 11 have an inward angular offset from each other. In one embodiment as shown in FIG. 4, the short side L of the sensing region R is, for example, greater than twice of the distance D when the second light emitting assembly 12 and the first light emitting assembly 11 have an outward angular offset from each other. In other embodiments, the positional relationships among the appearance of the base 10, the first light emitting assembly 11 and the second light emitting assembly 12 are illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 7. In another embodiment as shown in FIG. 8, the first light emitting assembly 11′ and the second light emitting assembly 12′ in the base 10′ are disposed on a side of an asymmetric surface. An inner edge of a first light source emitted by the first light emitting assembly 11′ and an inner edge of a second light source emitted by the second light emitting assembly 12′ toward the bearing surface 100 intersect at a point i′ on the bearing surface 100, thereby forming an irregular-shaped sensing region R having a boundary passing through the point i′. The shortest side L of the irregular-shaped sensing region R is equal to 2 D′, and the shortest side L of the irregularly-shaped sensing region R is not parallel to the base 10′. In another embodiment as shown in FIG. 9, an inner edge of a first light source emitted by the first light emitting assembly 11″ and an inner edge of a second light source emitted by the second light emitting assembly 12″ toward the bearing surface 100 intersect at a point i″ on the bearing surface 100, thereby forming an irregular-shaped sensing region R having a boundary passing through the point i″. The irregular-shaped sensing region R has a short side L parallel to the base 10″ and a wide side W formed by an outer edge of the first light source and an outer edge of the second light source. The short side L of the irregular shaped sensing region R is greater than or equal to 2 D″.

The other details of the structure of the computer system 1 of the present embodiment will be described below.

In the present embodiment as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the base 10 includes a top plate 101, a bottom plate 102 opposite to the top plate 101, and a plurality of side walls 103, 104, 105, 106 adjacent between the top plate 101 and the bottom plate 102. The bottom plate 102 of the base 10 has a first surface S1 and a second surface S2 opposite to the first surface S1, and the first surface S1 of the bottom plate 102 faces the bearing surface 100. In the present embodiment, the first surface S1 of the bottom plate 102 contacts with the bearing surface 100 for example. There is a first gap G1 between the first optical axis A1 of the first light emitting assembly 11 and the first surface S1 of the bottom plate 102. There is a second gap G2 between the second optical axis A2 of the second light emitting assembly 12 and the first surface S1 of the bottom plate 102. In the present embodiment, the first gap G1 is equal to the second gap G2 for example, and the first gap G1 and the second gap G2 are greater than 3 mm and less than or equal to 9.5 mm for example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In one embodiment, the first gap G1 and the second gap G2 are 5.5 mm for example. Since the first gap G1 exists between the first optical axis A1 of the first light emitting assembly 11 and the first surface S1 of the bottom plate 102 and the second gap G2 exists between the second optical axis A2 of the second light emitting assembly 12 and the first surface S1 of the bottom plate 102, a vertical distance Y exists between the sensing region R, formed by the first light emitting assembly 11 and the second light emitting element 12 toward the bearing surface 100, and the first surface S1 of the bottom plate 102 of the base 10.

In the present embodiment as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first light emitting assembly 11 has a third surface S3 facing the top plate 101 and a fourth surface S4 facing the bottom plate 102. In the present embodiment, the gap G between the third surface S3 and the fourth surface S4 (i.e., the height of the first light emitting assembly 11) is greater than or equal to 5 mm and less than or equal to 15 mm for example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In one embodiment, the gap G between the third surface S3 and the fourth surface S4 of the first light emitting assembly 11 is, for example, 9 mm. The second light emitting assembly 12 has a fifth surface S5 facing the top plate 101 and a sixth surface S6 facing the bottom plate 102. In the present embodiment, the gap G′ between the fifth surface S5 and the sixth surface S6 (i.e., the height of the second light emitting assembly 12) is greater than or equal to 5 mm and less than or equal to 15 mm for example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In one embodiment, the gap G′ between the fifth surface S5 and the sixth surface S6 of the second light emitting assembly 12 is, for example, 9 mm. In the present embodiment, it is to be noted that the height of the first light emitting assembly 11 is equal to the height of the second light emitting assembly 12 for example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the height of the first light emitting assembly 11 and the height of the second light emitting assembly 12 are different from each other for example.

In the present embodiment as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first light emitting assembly 11 abuts against the side wall 103 of the base 10 and corresponds to a first opening 107 on the side wall 103 for example, that is, there is no gap between the first light emitting assembly 11 and the side wall 103 of the base 10, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The second light emitting assembly 12 abuts against the side wall 103 of the base 10 and corresponds to a second opening 108 on the side wall 103; that is, there is no gap between the second light emitting assembly 12 and the side wall 103 of the base 10, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In addition, the first light emitting assembly 11 and the second light emitting assembly 12 are disposed on the second surface S2 of the bottom plate 102. The gap Gt between the first surface S1 and the second surface S2 of the bottom plate 102 (i.e., the thickness of the bottom plate 102) is greater than 0.5 mm and less than or equal to 2 mm for example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In one embodiment, the gap Gt between the first surface S1 and the second surface S2 of the bottom plate 102 is 1 mm for example.

In the present embodiment as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first light emitting assembly 11 has a first light transmission hole 110, and the second light emitting assembly 12 has a second light transmission hole 120. The first light transmission hole 110 corresponds to the first opening 107 of the base 10. The width Ga of the first light transmission hole 110 is greater than 1 mm and less than or equal to 2 mm for example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In one embodiment, the width Ga of the first light transmission hole 110 is 1.5 mm for example. The second light transmission hole 120 corresponds to the second opening 108 of the base 10. The width Ga′ of the second light transmission hole 120 is greater than 1 mm and less than or equal to 2 mm for example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In one embodiment, the width Ga′ of the second light transmission hole 120 is 1.5 mm for example. In addition, in the present embodiment, the distance D between the first optical axis A1 of the first light emitting assembly 11 and the second optical axis A2 of the second light emitting assembly 12 is greater than or equal to 10 cm and less than or equal to 20 cm for example. In one embodiment, the distance D is 14 cm for example, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

In the present embodiment as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first light emitting assembly 11 further has a first side surface S7 adjacent between the third surface S3 and the fourth surface S4, and the second light emitting assembly 12 further has a second side surface S8 adjacent between the fifth surface S5 and the sixth surface S6. The first side surface S7 of the first light emitting assembly 11 corresponds to the second side surface S8 of the second light emitting assembly 12. In the present embodiment, there is a first angle θ1 between the first side surface S7 and the side wall 103 of the base 10, and there is a second angle θ2 between the second side surface S8 and the side wall 103 of the base 10. The first angle θ1 is 90° and the second angle θ2 is 90° for example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In one embodiment, the first angle θ1 and the second angle θ2 are greater than or equal to 70° and less than or equal to 90° for example. In one embodiment, the first angle θ1 and the second angle θ2 are greater than 90° for example.

Referring to FIGS. 10 to 13. FIG. 10 is a schematic structural view of a computer system having a sensing function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a schematic side view of the computer system shown in FIG. 10. FIG. 12 is a schematic top view of the computer system shown in FIG. 10. FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram of the computer system shown in FIG. 10. As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the computer system 1a of the present embodiment is similar to the computer system 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, except that the computer system 1a of the present embodiment further includes an image projection module 15. The image projection module 15 is connected to the base 10 via one end of a support frame 16 and is located on one side of the first light emitting assembly 11 and the second light emitting assembly 12. Specifically, the image projection module 15 is located between the first light emitting assembly 11 and the second light emitting assembly 12. In the present embodiment, the image projection module 15 has a vertical distance Z with respect to the bearing surface 100, and the image projection module 15 has a third optical axis A3. There is an angel 03 between the third optical axis A3 of the image projection module 15 and the bearing surface 100, there is a first distance D1 between the image projection module 15 and the first light emitting assembly 11, and there is a second distance D2 between the image projection module 15 and the second light emitting assembly 12.

In the present embodiment as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, when the image projection module 15 projects an image I onto the sensing region R formed by the first light emitting assembly 11 and the second light emitting assembly 12 on the bearing surface 100, the angle 04 between the third optical axis A3 of the image projection module 15 and the first optical axis A1 of the first light emitting assembly 11 is greater than or equal to 75° and less than or equal to 90° for example. Similarly, the angle between the third optical axis A3 of the image projection module 15 and the second optical axis A2 of the second light emitting assembly 12 (not shown in FIG. 11) is also between 75° and 90°. It is to be noted that the angle θ3 between the third optical axis A3 of the image projection module 15 and the bearing surface 100 is also between 75° and 90°. As shown in FIG. 12, when the image projection module 15 projects the image I onto the sensing region R, the image I projected by the image projection module 15 is completely located within the sensing region R, that is, the area of the image I projected by the image projection module 15 is smaller than the area of the sensing region R. In such a case, the image I is completely located within the sensing region R when the user performs a touch operation on the image I projected by the image projection module 15, and therefore, the user can experience enhanced touch sensitivity.

In the present embodiment as shown in FIG. 13, the computer system 1a further includes a processing module 14. The processing module 14 is disposed in the base 10 and electrically connected to the image projection module 15, the first light emitting assembly 11 and the second light emitting assembly 12. When the computer system 1a is actuated, the processing module 14 enables the first light emitting assembly 11 and the second light emitting assembly 12 to form the sensing region R on the bearing surface 100. Meanwhile, the processing module 14 also enables the image projection module 15 to project the image I within the sensing region R. The processing module 14 can adjust the area and position of the sensing region R by adjusting the angles of the light emitting assemblies according to the position and size of the image I.

In the present embodiment as shown in FIG. 13, the computer system 1a further includes a light emitting assembly driving module 17. The light emitting assembly driving module 17 is electrically connected to the processing module 14, the first light emitting assembly 11 and the second light emitting assembly 12. When the image projection module 15 is rotated to a specified angle on a Y-Z plane (e.g., a plane perpendicular to the bearing surface 100 or a plane not parallel to the bearing surface 100) and is actuated, the processing module 14 enables the light emitting assembly driving module 17 and thereby drives the first light emitting assembly 11 and/or the second light emitting assembly 12 to rotate to a corresponding specific angle (e.g., the first angle θ1 and the second angle θ2 shown in FIG. 2, wherein the first angle θ1 and the second angle θ2 are 90°, greater than or equal to 70° and less than or equal to 90°, or greater than 90°) on the X-Y plane (e.g., a plane parallel to the bearing surface 100). For example, when the area of the image I is larger than the area of the sensing region R, the first angle θ1 and/or the second angle θ2 may be adjusted to be greater than 90° to increase the area of the sensing region R. When the position of the sensing region R is relatively far from the base 10, the first angle θ1 and/or the second angle θ2 can be adjusted to be less than 90° to reduce the distance between the sensing region R and the base 10 and increase the touch sensitivity. When the area of the bearing surface 100 is smaller than a determined value of the area of the image I, the image projection module 15 can adjust the area of the image I and the area of the sensing region R so as to make the image I locate within the sensing region R. As a result, the area of the sensing region R and the distance to the base 10 can be properly adjusted by adjusting the mutual angle of first light emitting assembly 11 and/or the second light emitting assembly 12 regardless of the size of the bearing surface 100 where the base 10 is located and the position and size of the image I. In addition, the light emitting assembly driving module 17 of the present embodiment includes at least one servo motor 171 and at least one gear assembly 172. When the light emitting assembly driving module 17 is actuated, the servo motor 171 drives the gear assembly 172, and thereby drives the first light emitting assembly 11 and/or the second light emitting assembly 12 to rotate to a corresponding specific angle on the X-Y plane.

Referring to FIG. 14, which is a schematic top view of a computer system having a sensing function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, wherein the computer system has N light emitting assemblies in a linear or other arrangement. Specifically, FIG. 14 is a schematic top view of a computer system having a sensing function and N light emitting assemblies in a linear arrangement in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. The computer system 1b of the present embodiment is similar to the computer system 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, except that the computer system 1b of the present embodiment further includes N light emitting assemblies 11, 12 . . . , 1N. The first light emitting assembly 11 has a first optical axis A11, . . . , and the Nth light emitting assembly 1N has a Nth optical axis A1n. The first optical axis A11 and the Nth optical axis A1n have a distance Dn therebetween. Inner edges of light sources of the N light emitting assemblies 11, 12 . . . , 1N intersect at N-1 points i_1,2, i_1,3 . . . , i_1,n, thereby forming an irregular-shaped sensing region Rb having its boundary passing through the point i_1,n. The sensing region Rb has a short side Lb parallel to the base 10 and a wide side Wb formed by outer edges of the light sources of the N light emitting assemblies 11, 12 . . . , 1N. In the present embodiment, the short side Lb of the sensing region Rb is twice of the distance Dn for example. In one embodiment as shown in FIG. 15, another irregular-shaped sensing region Rb having its boundary passing through the points i_1,2, i_2,3 . . . , i_n-1,n may be formed. The sensing region Rb has a short side Lb parallel to the base 10. In the present embodiment, the short side Lb of the sensing region Rb is less than twice of the distance Dn for example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In one embodiment as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the short side Lb of the sensing region Rb is, for example, less than twice of the distance Dn when the Nth optical axis A1n and the first optical axis A11 have an inward angular offset from each other. In one embodiment as shown in FIG. 18, the short side Lb of the sensing region Rb is, for example, greater than twice of the distance Dn when the Nth optical axis A1n and the first optical axis A11 have an outward angular offset from each other. In another embodiment as shown in FIG. 19, inner edges of light sources of the N light emitting assemblies 11, 12, . . . , 1N intersect at N-1 points i_1,2, i_1,3 . . . , i_1,n on the bearing surface, thereby forming an irregular-shaped sensing region Rb having its boundary passing through the point i_1,n. The shortest side Lb of the irregular-shaped sensing region Rb is equal to 2 Dn, and not parallel to the base 10. In another embodiment as shown in FIG. 20, inner edges of light sources of the N light emitting assemblies 11, 12, . . . , 1N intersect at N-1 points i_1,2, i_1,3 . . . , i_1,n on the bearing surface, thereby forming an irregular-shaped sensing region Rb having its boundary passing through the point i_1,n. The irregular-shaped sensing region Rb has a short side Lb parallel to the base 10 and a wide side Wb formed by outer edges of the light sources of the N light emitting assemblies 11, 12, . . . , 1N. In the present embodiment, the short side Lb of the sensing region Rb is greater than or equal to 2 Dn for example. In one embodiment as shown in FIG. 21, another irregular-shaped sensing region Rb having its boundary passing through the points i_1,2, i_2,3 . . . , i_n-1,n may be formed. The sensing region Rb has a short side Lb parallel to the base 10 and a wide side Wb formed by outer edges of the light sources of the N light emitting assemblies 11, 12, . . . , 1N. In the present embodiment, the short side Lb of the sensing region Rb is greater than or equal to 2 Dn for example. In addition, it is to be noted that the present invention does not limit the total number of light emitting assemblies, and the total number of light emitting assemblies may be adjusted according to the actual situation.

Referring to FIG. 22, which is a schematic structural view of a computer system having a sensing function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. The computer system 1c of the present embodiment is similar to the computer system 1 shown in FIG. 1, except that the computer system 1c of the present embodiment further includes a sensing module 13. The sensing module 13 is disposed on one side of the first light emitting assembly 11 and the second light emitting assembly 12. In the present embodiment, the sensing module 13 is disposed above the first light emitting assembly 11 and the second light emitting assembly 12 for example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The sensing module 13 senses the touch operation performed by the user within a sensing region (e.g., the above-described sensing region R or the sensing region Rb) formed by the first light emitting assembly 11 and the second light emitting assembly 12. In the present embodiment, the sensing module 13 is an infrared light camera module for example, the first light emitting assembly 11 and the second light emitting assembly 12 are infrared light emitting assemblies for example, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

Referring to FIGS. 23 and 24. FIG. 23 is a schematic top view of a computer system having a sensing function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 24 is a schematic side view of the computer system shown in FIG. 23. As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the computer system 1d of the present embodiment is similar to the computer system 1 shown in FIG. 1, except that there is a gap G3 between the first light emitting assembly 11 and the side wall 103 of the base 10 and there is a gap G4 between the second light emitting assembly 12 and the side wall 103 of the base 10 in the computer system 1d of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the gap G3 is equal to the gap G4 for example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In addition, the computer system 1d of the present embodiment further includes a first light guide assembly 18, located between the first light emitting assembly 11 and the first opening 107, and a second light guide assembly 19, located between the second light emitting assembly 12 and the second opening 108. By the structural design of the present embodiment, not only the area of the sensing region is increased but also the dead angle of the sensing region is further reduced. In addition, by guiding the light emitted from the first light emitting assembly 11 and the second light emitting assembly 12 to the position close to the bearing surface 100 via the first light guide assembly 18 and the second light guide assembly 19 respectively, the sensing region R formed by the first light emitting assembly 11 and the second light emitting assembly 12 is able to be closer to the bearing surface 100, thereby increasing the touch sensitivity of the user within the sensing region R. It is to be noted that the structural design concept of the present embodiment can also be applied to all of the above-described embodiments.

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.