JPH04111624U - mouse - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] The present invention provides a mouse that is connected to a computer and that moves icons displayed on the display of the computer, even if the mouse operation is not performed in a straight line. The purpose is to move the icon above in a straight line vertically or horizontally. [Configuration] When the X-axis fixed switch 12 is turned on, the horizontal (left and right) movement signals YA and YB from the Y-axis encoder 16 are
It is cut off by the latch circuits 18 and 19, and only the vertical (vertical) movement signals XA and XB are output from the X-axis encoder 17, and when the Y-axis fixing switch 13 is turned on,
Vertical (vertical) direction movement signal X from the X-axis encoder 17
A and XB are cut off by the D latch circuits 20 and 21, and only the horizontal (left and right) movement signals YA and YB from the Y-axis encoder 16 are output.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

The present invention is connected to a computer and displayed on the display of the computer. Regarding the mouse to move the icon.

0002

[Conventional technology]

As shown above, use your mouse to move the icons displayed on your computer screen. When moving, the user operates the mouse while visually checking the icon on the screen. Therefore, the icon cannot be moved exactly in the direction you want it to be moved, and the icon It will take some detour to move it to the desired location.

0003 For example, if you want to specify an item in table data using an icon, the item position is Move the icon in a straight line, even if it is directly below (above) or to the side of the current icon position. It is often impossible to make it move. Furthermore, when drawing a line using an icon, it is extremely difficult to draw a straight line.

0004

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

In other words, with the conventional mouse mentioned above, the icon can be moved vertically on the computer screen. Or, it may be difficult to move the icon in a straight line left or right, and the icon may not reach the desired position. You will have to follow a meandering path to reach it.

[0005] This invention was developed in view of the above problem, and mouse operations cannot be performed in a straight line. Move the icons on your computer screen in a straight line vertically or horizontally, even if The purpose is to provide a mouse that can be moved.

[0006]

[Means to solve the problem]

In other words, the mouse according to the present invention is connected to a computer and It moves the icon displayed on the display section of the main unit. A first switch that limits the movement to the vertical direction of the display section, and a first switch that limits the movement of the icons to the vertical direction of the display section. a second switch that limits the movement to only the horizontal direction of the display section; Depending on the operation of the second switch, the icon will be moved vertically or vertically regardless of the direction of mouse movement. or a movement signal output means for outputting a signal for movement only in the horizontal direction. It was completed.

[0007]

[Effect]

In other words, when the first switch is operated, only the movement detection means in the vertical direction is detected. When the second switch is operated, the left movement detection signal is output. The movement detection signal is output only from the movement detection means in the right direction.

[0008] Therefore, even if the mouse body is operated diagonally, the first switch or When the second switch is selected, the icon will only be oriented vertically or horizontally. It will move in a line.

[0009]

【Example】

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

0010 Figure 1 shows the external configuration of the mouse. In the figure, 11 is the mouse body. On the left side of the mouse body 11 are an X-axis fixing button (switch) 12 and a Y-axis fixing button (switch) 12. A shaft fixing button (switch) 13 is provided.

[0011] The X-axis fixing button 12 and Y-axis fixing button 13 are Press to move the icon only in the X-axis (vertical) direction or Y-axis (horizontal) direction. These X-axis fixing buttons 12 and Y-axis fixing buttons 13 are operated by pressure. For example, if you operate this mouse with your right hand, place it in a position where you can easily press it with your right thumb. will be established.

0012 Further, on the upper side of the mouse body 11, for example, if the mouse is operated with the right hand, In this case, the right button 14 and the left button 15 are placed in positions that are easy to press with the index finger of the right hand. will be established. Figure 2 shows the configuration of the movement signal output circuit in the mouse. 16 is a Y-axis encoder, and 17 is an X-axis encoder.

[0013] The Y-axis encoder 16 corresponds to the amount of horizontal movement associated with the movement of the mouse body 11. The right movement signal YA from the Y-axis encoder 16 is The left shift signal YB is supplied to the D latch circuit 18, and the left shift signal YB is supplied to the D latch circuit 19.

[0014] The X-axis encoder 17 corresponds to the amount of vertical movement associated with the movement of the mouse body 11. The upward movement signal XA from the X-axis encoder 17 is The downward movement signal XB is supplied to the D latch circuit 20, and the downward movement signal XB is supplied to the D latch circuit 21.

[0015] Gates in each D latch circuit 18 and 19 of the Y-axis encoder 16 Terminal G is grounded via the X-axis fixed switch 12, and is also connected to the X-axis encoder. The gate terminal G in each D latch circuit 20, 21 of the carder 17 is connected to the Y-axis fixed switch. It is grounded via switch 13.

[0016] Here, when the X-axis fixed switch 12 is turned on, each D latch circuit 1 Since the gate signal is no longer given to 8 and 19, the signal obtained from the Y-axis encoder 16 is The horizontal movement pulse signals YA and YB are not output from the mouse body 11 and are output from the X-axis encoder. Only the vertical movement pulse signals XA and XB obtained from 17 are output.

[0017] Furthermore, when the Y-axis fixing switch 13 is turned on, each D latch circuit 20 , 21, so the gate signal is obtained from the X-axis encoder 17. Vertical movement pulse signals XA and XB are not output from the mouse body 11 and are output from the Y-axis encoder 1. Only the horizontal movement pulse signals YA and YB obtained from 6 are output.

[0018] In other words, with the mouse configured as described above, To move the icon straight down from its current icon position, the user must fix the X axis. Operate the switch 12 to move the mouse body 11 downward.

[0019] Then, from the movement signal output circuit in FIG. Even if it is moved downward or diagonally downward to the left, the signal from the Y-axis encoder 16 is The movement pulse signals YA and YB are not output at all, and the downward movement pulse from the X-axis encoder 17 Only the signal XB will be output. This will cause the icons on your computer screen to move straight down from their current position. will be moved.

[0020] You can also move icons (not shown) on the computer screen from their current icon positions. To move the mouse directly to the right, the user operates the Y-axis fixing switch 13 to move the mouse Move the body 11 to the right.

[0021] Then, from the movement signal output circuit in FIG. Even if it is moved upward or diagonally downward to the right, the The movement pulse signals XA and XB are not output at all, and the right movement pulse from the Y-axis encoder 16 Only the current signal YA will be output. This allows the icons on the computer screen to be moved directly horizontally to the right from their current position. It will be moved linearly.

[0022] Therefore, according to the mouse configured as described above, when the X-axis fixing switch 12 is turned on, , horizontal (left and right) direction movement signals YA and YB from the Y-axis encoder 16 are the D latch circuit 1. 8 and 19, and the vertical (up and down) direction movement from the X-axis encoder 17 is interrupted. Only the dynamic signals XA and XB are output, and when the Y-axis fixed switch 13 is turned on, the X-axis Vertical (up and down) movement signals XA and XB from the encoder 17 are sent to D latch circuits 20 and 21 At the same time, the horizontal (left and right) direction movement signal YA from the Y-axis encoder 16 , YB only is output.

[0023] As a result, even if the movement operation of the mouse body 11 occurs in a meandering manner, the mouse body 11 11 corresponds to the amount of vertical movement or horizontal movement associated with the movement. Only the movement signal that moves the icon is output, so you can move the icon linearly vertically or horizontally. You can easily specify items in table data, create straight lines, etc. by moving the screen.

[0024]

[Effect of the idea]

As described above, according to the present invention, the computer main body is connected to the computer main body. It moves the icon displayed on the body display. The first switch limits the movement of the above icon to the vertical direction only, and the first switch limits movement of the above icon to the vertical direction. a second switch that limits the horizontal direction of the display section; Depending on the switch operation, the icons can be moved vertically or and a movement signal output means for outputting a signal for movement only in the horizontal direction. Therefore, even if the mouse movements are not linear, the icons on the computer screen will It becomes possible to move the controller linearly up and down or left and right.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the external configuration of a mouse according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a movement signal output circuit in the mouse.

[Explanation of symbols]

11...Mouse body, 12...X-axis fixing button (switch), 13...Y-axis fixing button (switch), 14...right button, 15...left button, 16...Y-axis encoder, 17...
X-axis encoder, 18-21...D latch circuit.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A mouse that is connected to a computer main body and moves an icon displayed on a display section of the computer main body, comprising: a first switch that limits the movement of the icon only in the vertical direction of the display section; a second switch that limits the movement of the icon to only the horizontal direction of the display section; and a second switch that moves the icon only in the vertical or horizontal direction regardless of the direction of movement of the mouse in accordance with the operation of the first or second switch. A mouse comprising: a movement signal output means for outputting a signal.