INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL MODULE AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING SAME

• US 20080152347A1
• Filed: 11/05/2007
• Published: 06/26/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 12/22/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
• Original Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
• Inventors: CHEN, GA-LANE
• Granted Patent: US 7,965,942 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 398/107
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/211 using inertial sensors, e.g. accelerometers or gyroscopes
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/213 comprising photodetecting means, e.g. cameras, photodiodes or infrared cells A63F13/219, A63F13/655 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/235 using a wireless connection, e.g. infrared or piconet
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/245 specially adapted to a particular type of game, e.g. steering wheels
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/837 Shooting of targets
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/92 Video game devices specially adapted to be hand-held while playing
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/1031 using a wireless connection, e.g. Bluetooth, infrared connections
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/105 using inertial sensors, e.g. accelerometers, gyroscopes
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/1062 being specially adapted to a type of game, e.g. steering wheel
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/1087 comprising photodetecting means, e.g. a camera
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/204 the platform being a handheld device
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/8076 Shooting
• CPC Class Codes: H04B 10/1141 One-way transmission
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 9/40 Network security protocols

Abstract

An infrared remote control module (10) includes an infrared detecting module (11) configured for receiving optical signals and converting the optical signals into digital signals, a signal processing module (12) communicating with the infrared detecting module; and a controlling feedback module (13) communicating with the signal processing module. The infrared detecting module includes a lens barrel (110), an infrared band-pass filter (112) arranged in the lens barrel, a lens assembly (113) arranged in the lens barrel, an image pickup module (114) arranged in the lens barrel, and a collimator device (116) selectably moveable into or out from the lens barrel. By being moveable in such a fashion, the collimator device is configured for selectively collimating the optical signals, and, thus, the remote control module can be used for shooting or motion-based actions.

Claims

1. An infrared remote control module, comprising:

an infrared detecting module configured for receiving optical signals and converting the optical signals into digital signals, the infrared detecting module comprising;

a lens barrel;

an infrared band-pass filter arranged in the lens barrel, the infrared band-pass filter being configured for permitting infrared optical signals into the lens barrel and filtering other optical signals;

a lens assembly arranged in the lens barrel;

an image pickup module arranged in the lens barrel, the image pickup module being configured for converting the infrared optical signals into the digital signals, the infrared band-pass filter, the lens assembly and the image pickup module being coaxially and optically aligned;

a collimator device selectably movable into or out of the lens barrel, the collimator device being configured for selectively collimating the optical signals;

a signal processing module communicating with the image pickup module; and

a controlling feedback module communicating with the signal processing module.

2. The infrared remote control module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lens barrel comprises a base support and a main body threadedly engaged with the base support, the main body including a top portion and a sidewall extending from the top portion.

3. The infrared remote control module as claimed in claim 2, wherein the lens barrel further includes an opening formed in the sidewall of the main body, the collimator device being moveable into or out from the lens barrel through the opening.

4. The infrared remote control module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the collimator device comprises a collimator and a fixing ring in which the collimator is mounted.

5. The infrared remote control module as claimed in claim 4, wherein the infrared detecting module further comprises an operation handle extending from the fixing ring.

6. The infrared remote control module as claimed in claim 4, wherein the fixing ring has an outer diameter that is equal to an inner diameter of the lens barrel.

7. The infrared remote control module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the infrared band-pass filter has a band-pass wavelength in an approximate range of 800˜

1100 nanometers.

8. The infrared remote control module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the infrared band-pass filter comprises a transparent substrate and a plurality of oxide films, in series, arranged thereon.

9. The infrared remote control module as claimed in claim 8, wherein each of the oxide films is comprised of two different oxide coatings, each respective oxide coating having a different refractive index.

10. The infrared remote control module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lens barrel further includes an incidence opening arranged within the top portion thereof, the incidence opening being coaxial with the infrared band-pass filter, the lens assembly, and the image pickup module.

11. The infrared remote control module as claimed in claim 10, wherein the infrared detecting module further comprises a protecting transparent cover arranged in the incidence opening.

12. The infrared remote control module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lens assembly includes an aspheric lens.

13. A portable electronic device, comprising:

a shell;

a printed circuit board arranged in the shell;

an infrared remote control module arranged in the shell, the infrared remote control module comprising;

an infrared detecting module configured for receiving optical signals and converting the optical signals into digital signals, the infrared detecting module comprising;

a lens barrel;

an infrared band-pass filter arranged in the lens barrel, the infrared band-pass filter being configured for permitting infrared optical signals into the lens barrel and filtering other optical signals;

a lens assembly arranged in the lens barrel;

an image pickup module arranged in the lens barrel, the image pickup module being configured for converting the infrared optical signals into the digital signals, the infrared band-pass filter, the lens assembly and the image pickup module being coaxial and optically aligned;

a collimator device selectably moveable into or out of the lens barrel, the collimator device being configured for selectively collimating the optical signals;

a signal processing module communicating with the image pickup module and printed circuit board; and

a controlling feedback module communicating with the signal processing module and the printed circuit board.

14. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 13, wherein the lens barrel comprises a base support and a main body threadedly engaged with the base support, the main body including a top portion and a sidewall extending from the top portion.

15. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 14, wherein the lens barrel further includes an opening formed in the sidewall of the main body, the collimator device being moveable into or out of the lens barrel through the opening.

16. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 13, wherein the collimator device comprises a collimator and a fixing ring in which the collimator is mounted.

17. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 16, wherein the infrared detecting module further comprises an operation handle extending from the fixing ring.

18. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 17, further comprising a button arranged in the shell and connected with the collimator device.

19. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 18, wherein the button comprises a spring surrounding the operation handle, a pressing body extending from the operation handle, and a pin arranged on one distal end of the pressing body remote from the operation handle;

and further wherein a clasp being arranged on the shell, the clasp being configured for selectably locking the pin of the button in place.