KR-20260064449-A - TOUCH INTERFACE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING SAME

KR20260064449AKR 20260064449 AKR20260064449 AKR 20260064449AKR-20260064449-A

Abstract

A touch interface and an electronic device including the same are provided. The touch interface may include a substrate, a light-emitting element, a capacitive sensor, a panel, and a plurality of touch gaskets that are positioned opposite each other on the substrate with the light-emitting element in between and support the panel.

Inventors

김미경

Assignees

삼성전자주식회사

Dates

Publication Date: 20260507
Application Date: 20250409
Priority Date: 20241030

Claims (8)

Substrate; Light-emitting element; Capacitance sensor; Panel; and A touch interface comprising: a plurality of touch gaskets arranged oppositely on the substrate with the light-emitting element in between to support the panel.
In paragraph 1, Each of the above plurality of touch gaskets is, A touch gasket body disposed on one side of the light-emitting element to separate the panel and the light-emitting element; and A touch interface comprising: a conductive layer formed on the surface of the touch gasket body to electrically connect the electrode formed on the panel and the substrate.
In paragraph 2, The above touch gasket body includes a bar-shaped elastic body, and A touch interface formed on a first surface contacting the panel, a second surface contacting the substrate, and a third surface connecting the first surface and the second surface, among the surfaces of the elastic body.
In paragraph 2, Sensor pads formed on the surface of the above substrate; and Further comprising a via electrode that penetrates the substrate and is electrically connected to the sensor pad, A touch interface in which each of the plurality of touch gaskets is electrically connected to the sensor pad.
In an electronic device including a touch interface, entity; A touch interface disposed on the above main body; drive; Memory for storing at least one instruction; and A processor that controls the driving device to perform an operation according to the instruction when a touch on the touch interface is detected; The above touch interface is, A substrate embedded in the above main body; Light-emitting element; Capacitance sensor; A panel exposed to the outside of the above main body; and It includes a plurality of touch gaskets that are positioned opposite each other with the light-emitting element in between and support the panel; The above processor is an electronic device that detects the touch based on the sensing value of the capacitive sensor.
In paragraph 5, Each of the above plurality of touch gaskets is, A touch gasket body disposed on one side of the light-emitting element to separate the panel and the light-emitting element; and An electronic device comprising: a conductive layer formed on the surface of the touch gasket body to electrically connect the electrode formed on the panel and the substrate.
In paragraph 6, The above touch gasket body includes a bar-shaped elastic body, and An electronic device in which the conductive layer is formed on a first surface in contact with the panel, a second surface in contact with the substrate, and a third surface connecting the first surface and the second surface among the surfaces of the elastic body.
In Paragraph 7, Sensor pads formed on the surface of the above substrate; and Further comprising a via electrode that penetrates the substrate and is electrically connected to the sensor pad, An electronic device in which each of the above plurality of touch gaskets is electrically connected to the sensor pad.

Description

Touch interface and electronic device including the same The present disclosure relates to a touch interface and an electronic device including the same. Electronic devices are utilized in various fields of daily life. Depending on their respective uses and specifications, these devices can perform a variety of pre-configured operations. As one of the means to perform these operations, an input means is essential. Touch-based input methods, which rely on physical contact and electrical signals, are utilized as representative examples of input means. In some cases, these input means are illuminated to allow the operation location on the electronic device to be identified even in dark conditions. However, when touch methods and lighting are combined, the input means take on a relatively complex structure. Consequently, it inevitably requires undergoing multiple manufacturing stages. Therefore, problems may arise regarding cost reduction, work efficiency improvement, and yield management for the production of input means. Therefore, there is a need for an input method that simplifies the overall structure to minimize the manufacturing process, and facilitates cost reduction and quality control during production. FIGS. 1 and FIGS. 2 are perspective views illustrating an electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 3 and 4 are block diagrams illustrating the configuration of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a touch interface according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 6 to 9 are perspective views illustrating touch interfaces according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating a state in which a touch input is performed on a touch interface according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 is a drawing illustrating a state in which a touch interface according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure is mounted on an electronic device. The embodiments described in this specification may be modified in various ways. Specific embodiments may be depicted in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, specific embodiments disclosed in the accompanying drawings are intended only to facilitate understanding of various embodiments. Accordingly, the technical concept is not limited by specific embodiments disclosed in the accompanying drawings, and it should be understood that it includes all equivalents or substitutions that fall within the spirit and scope of the invention. Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but such components are not limited by the foregoing terms. The foregoing terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. In this specification, terms such as “comprising” or “having” are intended to indicate the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof. When it is described that a component is "connected" or "joined" to another component, it should be understood that while it may be directly connected or joined to that other component, there may also be other components in between. On the other hand, when a component is described as being "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another component, it should be understood that no other component exists in between. In this disclosure, the term "identical" implies not only complete agreement but also a degree of difference that accounts for a range of processing errors. Furthermore, in describing this disclosure, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known functions or configurations could unnecessarily obscure the essence of this disclosure, such detailed description is abbreviated or omitted. Meanwhile, electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include dryers, washing machines, refrigerators, microwave ovens, induction ranges, vacuum cleaners, etc. Furthermore, touch interfaces according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be provided in each of various types of electronic devices and may serve to enable the electronic devices to perform preset operations. Accordingly, it is obvious that the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented in various types of devices not mentioned above, provided that a touch interface can be installed. Hereinafter, a dryer will be used as an example to describe one of the aforementioned electronic devices. A touch interface according to various embodiments of the present disclosure will also be