WO1998035286A1 - Pointing device for small computer and microcomputer - Google Patents

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WO1998035286A1
WO1998035286A1 PCT/DE1998/000029 DE9800029W WO9835286A1 WO 1998035286 A1 WO1998035286 A1 WO 1998035286A1 DE 9800029 W DE9800029 W DE 9800029W WO 9835286 A1 WO9835286 A1 WO 9835286A1
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Ludwig Hofmann
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  • the invention relates to a display device according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
  • a fax page is usually A4 in size.
  • this problem is solved by shifting an image section by pressing the cursor keys.
  • the image section of the fax page or another transmitted document shown on the display device is shifted upwards or downwards and to the left or right, as is customary in word processing programs.
  • a meanwhile common expression for the shift of the image section, based on the document template, is "scrolled".
  • the invention has for its object to provide a display device, the use of which the displacement of the image section, based on a document template, is simplified.
  • a computer C is shown, which is stored on a support A.
  • the computer C is preferably a small or very small computer, such as a notebook or palm top.
  • a display device AE is arranged on the top of the computer C, for example. However, the display device AE can also be arranged inside a computer C, protected by a cover.
  • a position transmitter PG is installed in the display device AE or in the computer C.
  • This type of installation of a position transmitter PG is common, for example, in the case of the so-called “mice” for operating a computer.
  • the position encoder PG can be implemented as a trackball, as an optical detection system or in some other way.
  • the display device AE can also be designed as an independent, mobile device which is connected, for example, to an external computer via a cable or an infrared data transmission link. It is essential for the invention that the position transmitter PG detects a displacement of the display device AE in relation to a fictitious template.
  • the display device AE If the display device AE is now passed over the support A, the current position with respect to the support A is continuously detected. This makes it possible to use the display device AE like a window or a magnifying glass over a fictitious work station or a fictitious document template. By moving the display device AE, the sections of the fictitious worksheet lying underneath, so to speak, become visible.
  • the display device AE designed according to the invention can be installed in a computer C or connected to an external computer, for example for text processing, for drawing programs or for spreadsheets.
  • the use of the display device as a magnifying glass makes sense, particularly when the pixel resolution is limited. When used as a magnifying glass, the selected image section is shown enlarged.

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Abstract

Disclosed is a pointing device (DP) for computers (C), especially for a small portable computer, designed for presenting documents and characterized in that it (DP) includes a position indicator (IP).

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Anzeigeeinrichtung für Klein- und KleinstcomputerDisplay device for small and micro computers
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Anzeigeeinrichtung gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to a display device according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
Es gibt zur Zeit eine deutliche Tendenz zur mobilen Datenkommunikation. Hierbei werden beispielsweise Notebooks und klei- nere Computer eingesetzt, die, mit Mobilfunkgeräten verbunden, ihre Daten zu anderen mobilen Teilnehmern oder zu fest installierten Datenverarbeitungsanlagen übertragen. Ein weiteres Beispiel für die mobilen Computer sind sogenannte Personal Intelligent Communicators, wie der Nokia 9000.There is currently a clear trend towards mobile data communication. Here, for example, notebooks and smaller computers are used, which, connected to mobile devices, transmit their data to other mobile subscribers or to permanently installed data processing systems. Another example of mobile computers are so-called personal intelligent communicators, such as the Nokia 9000.
Ein wichtiger Teil der Datenübertragung ist die Übertragung von Dokumenten per Fax. Insbesondere bei mobilen Computern sind die Anzeigeeinrichtungen relativ klein ausgebildet, so daß eine ganze Faxseite nicht auf einmal auf dem Bildschirm bzw. dem Display dargestellt werden kann. Eine Faxseite hat in der Regel die Größe DIN A4. In heutigen Notebooks, Palmtops usw. wird dieses Problem dadurch gelöst, daß ein Bildausschnitt durch Betätigung der Cursortasten verschoben wird. Der auf der Anzeigeeinrichtung dargestellte Bildausschnitt der Faxseite oder eines anderen übertragenen Dokumentes wird nach oben bzw. nach unten und nach links bzw. rechts, wie bei Textbearbeitungsprogrammen üblich, verschoben. Ein inzwischen üblicher Ausdruck für die Verschiebung des Bildausschnitts, bezogen auf die Dokumentenvorlage, ist „gescrollt" .An important part of data transmission is the transmission of documents by fax. In the case of mobile computers in particular, the display devices are designed to be relatively small, so that an entire fax page cannot be shown on the screen or the display at once. A fax page is usually A4 in size. In today's notebooks, palmtops, etc., this problem is solved by shifting an image section by pressing the cursor keys. The image section of the fax page or another transmitted document shown on the display device is shifted upwards or downwards and to the left or right, as is customary in word processing programs. A meanwhile common expression for the shift of the image section, based on the document template, is "scrolled".
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Anzeigeeinrichtung anzugeben, durch deren Verwendung die Verschiebung des Bildausschnittes, bezogen auf eine Dokumentenvorlage, vereinfacht wird.The invention has for its object to provide a display device, the use of which the displacement of the image section, based on a document template, is simplified.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch die im Patentanspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmale gelöst . Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand eines in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispieles beschrieben.This object is achieved by the features specified in claim 1. The invention is described below with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawing.
In der einzigen Figur ist ein Computer C dargestellt, der auf einer Auflage A abgelegt ist. Bei dem Computer C handelt es sich bevorzugt um einen Klein- bzw. KleinstComputer, wie beispielsweise Notebook oder Palmtop. Eine Anzeigeeinrichtung AE ist beispielsweise auf der Oberseite des Computers C angeord- net. Die Anzeigeeinrichtung AE kann aber auch, durch einen Deckel geschützt, im Inneren eines Computers C angeordnet sein.In the single figure, a computer C is shown, which is stored on a support A. The computer C is preferably a small or very small computer, such as a notebook or palm top. A display device AE is arranged on the top of the computer C, for example. However, the display device AE can also be arranged inside a computer C, protected by a cover.
In der Anzeigeeinrichtung AE bzw. im Computer C ist erfin- dungsgemäß ein Positionsgeber PG eingebaut . Diese Art des Einbaus eines Positionsgebers PG ist beispielsweise bei den sogenannten „Mäusen" zur Bedienung eines Computers üblich.According to the invention, a position transmitter PG is installed in the display device AE or in the computer C. This type of installation of a position transmitter PG is common, for example, in the case of the so-called “mice” for operating a computer.
Der Positionsgeber PG kann dabei als Rollkugel, als optisches Erfassungssystem oder in anderer Weise realisiert sein.The position encoder PG can be implemented as a trackball, as an optical detection system or in some other way.
Die Anzeigeeinrichtung AE kann auch als selbständige, mobile Einrichtung ausgebildet sein, die beispielsweise über ein Kabel oder eine Infrarot-Datenübertragungsstrecke mit einem ex- ternen Computer verbunden ist. Wesentlich für die Erfindung ist, daß der Positionsgeber PG eine Verschiebung der Anzeigeeinrichtung AE in Bezug zu einer fiktiven Vorlage erfaßt.The display device AE can also be designed as an independent, mobile device which is connected, for example, to an external computer via a cable or an infrared data transmission link. It is essential for the invention that the position transmitter PG detects a displacement of the display device AE in relation to a fictitious template.
Wird die Anzeigeeinrichtung AE nun über die Auflage A ge- führt, so wird ständig die aktuelle Position in Bezug auf die Auflage A erfaßt. Hierdurch ist es möglich, die Anzeigeeinrichtung AE wie ein Fenster oder eine Lupe über einen fiktiven Arbeitsplatz bzw. einer fiktiven Dokumentenvorlage zu verwenden. Durch Bewegen der Anzeigeeinrichtung AE werden die sozusagen darunterliegenden Ausschnitte des fiktiven Arbeitsblattes sichtbar. Die erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Anzeigeeinrichtung AE kann, eingebaut in einen Computer C oder verbunden mit einem externen Computer, beispielsweise für Textbearbeitung, für Zeichenprogramme oder für Tabellenkalkulationen verwendet werden. Die Verwendung der Anzeigeeinrichtung als Lupe ist, besonders bei nur begrenzter Pixelauflösung, sinnvoll. Bei der Verwendung als Lupe wird der ausgewählte Bildausschnitt vergrößert dargestellt.If the display device AE is now passed over the support A, the current position with respect to the support A is continuously detected. This makes it possible to use the display device AE like a window or a magnifying glass over a fictitious work station or a fictitious document template. By moving the display device AE, the sections of the fictitious worksheet lying underneath, so to speak, become visible. The display device AE designed according to the invention can be installed in a computer C or connected to an external computer, for example for text processing, for drawing programs or for spreadsheets. The use of the display device as a magnifying glass makes sense, particularly when the pixel resolution is limited. When used as a magnifying glass, the selected image section is shown enlarged.
Bei der Verschiebung der Anzeigeeinrichtung AE kann eine sogenannte ballistische Bewegung sinnvoll sein. Hierbei wird bei einer Steigerung der Verschiebungsgeschwindigkeit der Anzeigeeinrichtung der dargestellte Bildausschnitt des fiktiven Arbeitsplatzes überproportional schnell verfahren. Diese Methode ist besonders sinnvoll, wenn nur eine kleine Auflage A bzw. wenig Verfahrensplatz zur Verfügung steht. When moving the display device AE, a so-called ballistic movement can be useful. When the speed of displacement of the display device increases, the displayed image section of the fictitious work station is moved disproportionately quickly. This method is particularly useful if there is only a small print run A or little process space available.

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1. Anzeigeeinrichtung (AE) für einen Computer (C) , insbesondere einen mobilen Kleincomputer, zur Darstellung von Doku- menten, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Anzeigeeinrichtung (AE) einen derart ausgebildeten Positionsgeber (PG) aufweist, so daß eine Verschiebung der Anzeigeeinrichtung (AE) in Bezug zu einer fiktiven Vorlage erfaßbar ist.1. Display device (AE) for a computer (C), in particular a mobile small computer, for displaying documents, characterized in that the display device (AE) has a position sensor (PG) designed in this way, so that a displacement of the display device ( AE) can be recorded in relation to a fictitious template.
2. Anzeigeeinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Anzeigeeinrichtung (AE) eine bauliche Einheit mit einem mobilen Computer (C) bildet. 2. Display device according to claim 1, characterized in that the display device (AE) forms a structural unit with a mobile computer (C).
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