JPS6017523A - Keyboard - Google Patents

Keyboard

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Publication number
JPS6017523A
JPS6017523A JP58124914A JP12491483A JPS6017523A JP S6017523 A JPS6017523 A JP S6017523A JP 58124914 A JP58124914 A JP 58124914A JP 12491483 A JP12491483 A JP 12491483A JP S6017523 A JPS6017523 A JP S6017523A
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Japan
Prior art keywords
keyboard
sheet
function
key tops
key
Prior art date
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Pending
Application number
JP58124914A
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Japanese (ja)
Inventor
Yoshio Shimamura
島村 宣雄
Taiji Sudo
須藤 泰二
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Tokyo Tatsuno Co Ltd
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Tokyo Tatsuno Co Ltd
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Application filed by Tokyo Tatsuno Co Ltd filed Critical Tokyo Tatsuno Co Ltd
Priority to JP58124914A priority Critical patent/JPS6017523A/en
Publication of JPS6017523A publication Critical patent/JPS6017523A/en
Pending legal-status Critical Current

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Abstract

PURPOSE:To realize a keyboard having the cpacity for function change-over without using a special key switch by using a simple operation as replacement of a display board simply so as to change over the function of the keyboard. CONSTITUTION:The sheet main body 11 is constituted that windows 8, 8,...8 through which key tops are penetrated when the main body 11 is placed on a keyboard 1 are made in matching with the arrangement of the key tops, data inputted by the keying are printed near each window, a conductor layer 10 for electrostatic shield is provided at the rear side, a projection part 9 (9') is formed to a position different depending on the kinds of the sheet is formed at the upper and the conductive layer at the rear side is used to be a part to be detected. In inserting the projecting part 9 of the sheet 11 to a gap 2 of the keyboard 1 and covering the sheet to the key tops, a keyboard changeover circuit is activated, the function is changed over into a function corresponding to the sheet 11 and corresponding key tops are projected from the windows 8, 8 of the sheet.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 (技術分野) 本発明は、使用目的に応じて機能を切り換えることがで
きるキイボードに関する。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Technical Field) The present invention relates to a keyboard whose functions can be switched depending on the purpose of use.

(従来技術) 電子計算機等の入力装置をなすキイボードは、その操作
性の向上を図る意味合いから鍵盤上に配列するキイの個
数はできるだけ少なくするのが望ましいが、一方キイ毎
に特定の情報を割り振って専用化を図るとストローク数
を少なくしてデータ入力の効率化を図ることができると
いう相矛盾する条件を満たす必要がある。
(Prior art) It is desirable to minimize the number of keys arranged on a keyboard, which is an input device for a computer, etc., in order to improve its operability, but it is also desirable to allocate specific information to each key. It is necessary to satisfy the contradictory conditions that if the device is dedicated, the number of strokes can be reduced and data input efficiency can be improved.

このため、使用目的に応じてキイボードから入力する情
報を表示したシートを用意し、各シートの種類を検出し
て自動的にキイトップの機能を切り換える、いわゆるブ
ックキイが提案されている。ところが、このブックキイ
は、キイボード上に半固定の状IEで取り伺けられてい
る関係上、シートが重なり合って厚みが大きく、背丈の
大きい特別のキイスイッチを使用しなければならないと
いう問題があった。
For this reason, a so-called book key has been proposed, which prepares sheets displaying information to be input from a keyboard depending on the purpose of use, detects the type of each sheet, and automatically switches the function of the key top. However, this book key had the problem that because the IE was semi-fixed on the keyboard, the sheets overlapped, making it thick and requiring the use of a special key switch that was tall. .

(目的) 本発明はこのような問題に鑑み、特別なキイス・イッチ
を使用することなく機能を切り換えることができるキイ
ボードを提供することを1」的とする。
(Objective) In view of the above-mentioned problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a keyboard that can switch functions without using a special key switch.

(構成) そこで、以下に本発明の詳細を図示した実施例に基づい
て説明する。
(Structure) Therefore, details of the present invention will be described below based on illustrated embodiments.

第1図は、本発明のキイボードが使用された計算機の−
・実施例を示す外観図であって、図中符号1は、本発明
の特徴部分をなすキイボードで、これの上部には後述す
るシートの突出部が挿入される隙間2が設けられ、これ
の内側には第2図に示したように2個1組の接点3a、
3b、3C・・・・を横方向に複数組配設し、各組の接
点をキイボード切り換え回路4に接続して構成されてい
る。なお、図中符号は5.6.7計算機本体に設けたプ
リンタ、ディスプレイ及び外部記憶装置をそれぞれ示し
ている。
Figure 1 shows - of a computer using the keyboard of the present invention.
・This is an external view showing an embodiment, and the reference numeral 1 in the figure is a keyboard which is a characteristic part of the present invention.A gap 2 is provided in the upper part of this keyboard into which a protruding part of a sheet, which will be described later, is inserted. Inside, as shown in Fig. 2, there are a set of two contacts 3a,
A plurality of sets of 3b, 3C, etc. are arranged in the horizontal direction, and the contacts of each set are connected to the keyboard switching circuit 4. Note that the reference numerals in the figure indicate the printer, display, and external storage device provided in the main body of the 5.6.7 computer, respectively.

第3図は、上述したシートを示すもので、図中符号11
は、シート本体で、キイボードに載置したときキイトッ
プが貫通する窓8.8.8・・・・をキイトップの配列
に合せて穿設し、各窓の近傍にキイの打鍵によって入力
されるデータを印刷し、裏面には静電シールド用の導電
層10を設け、上部にはシートの種類に対応して異なる
位置に突出部9(9’)を形成し、裏面の導電層を被検
出部12とrJ5ように構成されている。
FIG. 3 shows the sheet described above, with reference numeral 11 in the figure.
In the sheet body, windows 8, 8, 8, etc., through which the key tops penetrate when placed on the keyboard, are drilled in accordance with the arrangement of the key tops, and data input by pressing the keys is placed near each window. A conductive layer 10 for electrostatic shielding is provided on the back side, and protrusions 9 (9') are formed on the top at different positions depending on the type of sheet, and the conductive layer on the back side is used as a part to be detected. 12 and rJ5.

この実施例において、第4図に示すようにシート11の
突出部9をキイボード1の上部の隙間2に差し込んでキ
イトップに被せると、キイボード上部の1組の接点3a
は、シートの突出部9の裏面に形成されている導電層1
0により導通し、キイボード切り換え回路4を作動して
このシートに対応する機能にνJり換える。同時にシー
トの各窓8.8.8・・・・からは対応するキイトップ
が突出し、各キイの機能がシートに印刷した文字や記号
により特定される。
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, when the protrusion 9 of the sheet 11 is inserted into the gap 2 at the top of the keyboard 1 and covered with the key tops, a set of contacts 3a at the top of the keyboard
is the conductive layer 1 formed on the back surface of the protrusion 9 of the sheet.
0, conduction occurs and the keyboard switching circuit 4 is activated to switch to the function νJ corresponding to this sheet. At the same time, corresponding key tops protrude from each window 8, 8, 8, . . . on the sheet, and the function of each key is specified by characters or symbols printed on the sheet.

第5図(イ)(ロ)は、それぞれ本発明に係る表示盤の
他の実施例を示す裏面から見た斜視図で、同図(イ)は
、導電層10が形成されたシート13をほぼ矩形状に形
成し、キイボードの接点3a、3b ・・・・に対設す
る位置の導電層を一部分のみを残して他の部分14.1
5を除去して被検出部12を形成したものであり、また
同図(ロ)は、キイボードの接点3a、3b ・・・・
に対設する部分16には導電層が形成されていないシー
トを用い、所定の場所に導電性の箔を貼着して被検出部
12を形成したものである。
5(a) and 5(b) are perspective views of other embodiments of the display panel according to the present invention, viewed from the back side, and FIG. 5(a) shows the sheet 13 on which the conductive layer 10 is formed. The conductive layer is formed into a substantially rectangular shape, leaving only one part of the conductive layer facing the contacts 3a, 3b, . . . of the keyboard, and the other part 14.1.
5 is removed to form the detected part 12, and the figure (b) also shows the keyboard contacts 3a, 3b...
A sheet on which no conductive layer is formed is used for the portion 16 provided opposite to the detection portion 12, and a conductive foil is pasted at a predetermined location to form the detected portion 12.

なお、この実施例では、シートの種類を判別するための
被検出部を表示盤の上部に形成したが、下部や側部に設
けても同様の作用効果を奏する。
In this embodiment, the detection part for determining the type of sheet is formed at the top of the display panel, but the same effect can be obtained even if it is provided at the bottom or side part.

また、この実施例では導電体により被検出部を構成した
が、第6図に示またように一部分のみを絶縁部17とし
、これの位置を検出するようにしても同様の作用効果を
奏する。
Further, in this embodiment, the detected part is made of a conductive material, but the same effect can be obtained even if only a part of the insulating part 17 is used as the insulating part 17 and the position of this part is detected as shown in FIG.

(効果) 以上説明したように本発明によれば、裏面に導電層を設
けたシート部材の一側部のそれぞれ異なる位置に導電性
が異なる部分からなる被検出部を形成した複数枚の表示
盤を用いるとともに、キイボードの一例に前記被検出部
によりオン−オフされる少なくとも1組の接点部を配設
したので、単に表示盤を差し換えるという簡単な操作に
よりキイボードの機能を切り換えることができるばかり
でなく、特別なキイスイッチを使用することなく機能切
り換え可能なキイボードを実現することができる。
(Effects) As explained above, according to the present invention, a plurality of display panels each having a detection portion formed of a portion having different conductivity at a different position on one side of a sheet member provided with a conductive layer on the back surface. In addition, the keyboard is equipped with at least one set of contacts that are turned on and off by the detected part, so the function of the keyboard can be changed by simply replacing the display panel. Instead, it is possible to realize a keyboard that can switch functions without using a special key switch.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of the drawing]

第1図は、本発明のキイボードを使用した計算機の一例
を示す斜視図、第2図は、同上装置におけるキイボード
機能切り換え部の構成を示すブロック図、第3図は、本
発明に使用する表示盤を示す平面図、第4図は、同上装
置の使用状態を示す説明図、第5図(イ)(ロ)及び第
6図は、それぞれ本発明に係る表示盤の他の実施例を示
す裏面から見た斜視図である。 1・・・・キイボード 2・・・・隙間3・・・・接点 4・・・・キイボード切り換え検出回路8・・・・窓 
9・・・・突出部 10・・・・導電層 11・・・・シート12・・・・
被検出部 出願人 株式会社 東京タツノ 代理人 弁理士 西 川 慶 治 同 木村勝彦 扇 1図 ! 第2図 第3 目 第4 図 ノ′
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a computer using the keyboard of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a keyboard function switching section in the same device, and FIG. 3 is a display used in the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing how the above device is used, and FIGS. 5(a), (b), and 6 each show other embodiments of the display panel according to the present invention. It is a perspective view seen from the back. 1...Keyboard 2...Gap 3...Contact 4...Keyboard switching detection circuit 8...Window
9... Protruding portion 10... Conductive layer 11... Sheet 12...
Detected Department Applicant Tokyo Tatsuno Co., Ltd. Agent Patent Attorney Keiji Nishikawa Katsuhiko Ougi Kimura 1 diagram! Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 No'

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 裏面に導電層を設けたシート部材の一側部に導電性が異
なる被検出部が形成され、かつキイトップに取り外しで
きる表示盤と、キイボードの一側に前記被検出部により
オン−オフされる少なくとも1組の接点部ど、該接点部
の導通の有無を検出してキイトップの機能を切り換える
手段とからなるキイボード。
A detected part with different conductivity is formed on one side of a sheet member having a conductive layer on its back surface, a removable display panel on the top of the key, and at least one panel on one side of the keyboard that is turned on and off by the detected part. A keyboard comprising a set of contact portions, etc., and means for detecting the presence or absence of conduction of the contact portions and switching the function of the key top.
JP58124914A 1983-07-08 1983-07-08 Keyboard Pending JPS6017523A (en)

Priority Applications (1)

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JP58124914A JPS6017523A (en) 1983-07-08 1983-07-08 Keyboard

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JPS61112435U (en) * 1984-12-25 1986-07-16
JPS62105534U (en) * 1985-12-20 1987-07-06
US4935888A (en) * 1988-05-09 1990-06-19 Wink Data Products Corporation Computer keyboard template system
JPH0353179U (en) * 1989-09-30 1991-05-23
US5710728A (en) * 1991-07-11 1998-01-20 Norand Corporation Portable work station-type data collection system
US5805474A (en) * 1989-06-08 1998-09-08 Norand Corporation Portable work station type-data collection system having an improved handgrip and an optical reader to be directed thereby
US6049813A (en) * 1993-02-26 2000-04-11 Intermec Ip Corp. Portable work station-type data collection system
JP2010120487A (en) * 2008-11-19 2010-06-03 Kojima Press Industry Co Ltd In-cabin switch gear

Citations (2)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPS57136246A (en) * 1981-02-18 1982-08-23 Canon Inc Electronic machinery
JPS5896334A (en) * 1982-11-25 1983-06-08 Sharp Corp Replacing method for key panel of arithmetic device

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPS57136246A (en) * 1981-02-18 1982-08-23 Canon Inc Electronic machinery
JPS5896334A (en) * 1982-11-25 1983-06-08 Sharp Corp Replacing method for key panel of arithmetic device

Cited By (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPS61112435U (en) * 1984-12-25 1986-07-16
JPS62105534U (en) * 1985-12-20 1987-07-06
US4935888A (en) * 1988-05-09 1990-06-19 Wink Data Products Corporation Computer keyboard template system
US5805474A (en) * 1989-06-08 1998-09-08 Norand Corporation Portable work station type-data collection system having an improved handgrip and an optical reader to be directed thereby
JPH0353179U (en) * 1989-09-30 1991-05-23
US5710728A (en) * 1991-07-11 1998-01-20 Norand Corporation Portable work station-type data collection system
US6049813A (en) * 1993-02-26 2000-04-11 Intermec Ip Corp. Portable work station-type data collection system
JP2010120487A (en) * 2008-11-19 2010-06-03 Kojima Press Industry Co Ltd In-cabin switch gear

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