WO2013129036A1 - Structure for input unit, input device, and input method - Google Patents

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WO2013129036A1
WO2013129036A1 PCT/JP2013/052533 JP2013052533W WO2013129036A1 WO 2013129036 A1 WO2013129036 A1 WO 2013129036A1 JP 2013052533 W JP2013052533 W JP 2013052533W WO 2013129036 A1 WO2013129036 A1 WO 2013129036A1
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  • the present invention mainly relates to an input device having a contact input detection device.
  • a touch input detection device that detects and inputs touches and a display device such as a liquid crystal display are used.
  • the input device that was being used is being used.
  • small terminals such as smartphones and tablet PCs
  • an example in which such an input device is mounted in order to increase the screen size of the display device while reducing the size of the terminal is increasing.
  • the input operation to the input device is performed by touching a touch input detection device arranged on the display surface side of the display device with a user's fingertip or stylus.
  • a terminal not equipped with a contact input detection device for example, after moving the cursor on the screen of the display device with a mouse or keyboard to determine the position, the input is confirmed with the mouse or keyboard.
  • the input device having the contact input detection device the position input and the confirmation input are simultaneously performed by directly touching the contact input detection device on the screen of the display device. For this reason, input other than position input and confirmation input cannot be performed like a mouse.
  • Patent Document 1 An example of a related technique for solving such a problem is disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example.
  • a switch is provided on the back surface of the contact input detection device, for example, the touch panel.
  • the touch panel is pressed by the user's fingertip or stylus, the switch is turned on, and input other than the position input and the confirmation input is performed by touching the contact input detection device.
  • the present invention provides an input unit structure, an input device, and an input method that solve the problem that it is difficult to perform additional input while performing position input.
  • the support structure of the input unit of the present invention has an input detection surface, supports a contact input detection device that detects the position where the input instruction means contacts, and the contact input detection device, and the contact input detection device detects input.
  • the input device of the present invention has an input detection surface, supports a contact input detection device that detects a position where the input instruction means contacts, and the contact input detection device, and the contact input detection device is in contact with the input detection surface.
  • a support structure for the input unit having a support means for guiding the movement so as to move in parallel and a detection means for detecting the movement of the contact input detection device in the parallel direction is provided in the interior of the contact input detection apparatus. It has a case where the input detection surface is exposed. Based on the detection of the movement of the contact input detection device by the detection means, an input other than the input by the contact of the input instruction means to the contact input detection device is performed.
  • the input method of the present invention includes a step of bringing an input instruction means into contact with an input detection surface of a contact input detection device supported so as to be movable in a direction parallel to the input detection surface, and an input instruction means on the input detection surface.
  • a step of moving the input instruction means together with the contact input detection device in a parallel direction there are a step of moving the input instruction means together with the contact input detection device in a parallel direction, and a step of detecting the movement of the contact input detection device by the detection means and making an additional input.
  • additional input can be performed while performing position input to the contact input detection device.
  • FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of an input device according to the present invention. It is a schematic perspective view of the AA cross section of FIG. It is a schematic perspective view of the cross section of an input device in the state which the contact input detection apparatus moved. It is the schematic which shows a mode before input object changes. It is the schematic which shows a mode after the input object changed.
  • FIG. 1 shows an external perspective view of an input device according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the AA cross section of FIG.
  • the input device 10 of the present invention includes a contact input detection device 1, a display device 2, a case 3, a cover 4, a spring 5, a pushing portion 6, and a switch 7.
  • a contact input detection device 1 such as a touch panel that detects input from the input instruction means 9 such as a user's finger or stylus is fixed by an arbitrary method.
  • the display device 2 and the contact input detection device 1 are accommodated in a case 3 having a rectangular parallelepiped shape, for example, where the display portion of the display device 2 and the input detection surface 1a of the contact input detection device 1 are open. At this time, the display device 2 is disposed so as to face the bottom surface of the case 3.
  • the cover 4 is provided with an opening so that the display portion of the display device 2 and the input detection surface 1a of the contact input detection device 1 can be visually recognized from the outside, and covers from the outer periphery of the contact input detection device 1 to the side surface of the case 3. It has been broken.
  • the cover 4 covers the gap between the contact input detection device 1 and the case 3.
  • the spring 5 may be a plate spring or a coil spring, and may be any elastic body that deforms when a load is applied and returns to its original shape when unloaded.
  • a plurality of protruding guides 3 b are provided on the bottom surface inside the case 3.
  • the display device 2 (or the contact input detection device 1) is supported by the guide 3b and guided in a direction parallel to the display surface.
  • a push-in portion 6 that is a movement instruction portion protruding from the back surface of the contact input detection device 1 or from the back surface of the display device 2 is provided.
  • a pedestal 3a that protrudes from the bottom surface is provided on the bottom surface of the case 3, and a switch 7 that is a movement detection unit that detects the pushing portion 6 that is a movement instruction unit is provided on the pedestal 3a.
  • the pushing unit 6 that is a movement instruction unit and the switch 7 that is a movement detection unit that detects the movement instruction unit 6 constitute a detection unit.
  • the pedestal 3a and the switch 7 may be separate, or the switch 7 may be provided directly on the bottom surface of the case 3.
  • the switch 7 need not be a mechanical switch, as long as it can detect the movement instruction unit 6.
  • a non-contact sensor such as a proximity sensor or a photoelectric sensor can be used.
  • the contact input detection device 1 moves while the user's fingertip or stylus touches the contact input detection device 1.
  • the reaction force of the switch 7 can give the user a click feeling.
  • the contact input detection device 1 is moved in parallel along the input detection surface (front surface) 1a of the contact input detection device 1 and contacts the side surface of the case 3, the position where the switch 7 and the push-in portion 6 come into contact with each other.
  • the pedestal 3 is disposed on the side.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a cross section of the input device 10 in a state where the contact input detection device 1 has moved.
  • the contact input detection device 1 When the user moves the finger to the position C in a state where the user touches the position B of the input detection surface 1a (a state in which the finger is touched), the contact input detection device 1 is caused by friction between the finger and the contact input detection device 1. It moves while being guided by the guide 3b. At this time, the display device 2 and the pushing portion 6 fixed to the contact input detection device 1 also move by the same distance as the distance that the contact input detection device 1 has moved.
  • the spring 5 follows the display device 2 while being deformed as the display device 2 moves.
  • the pushing portion 6 moves over the switch 7, the switch 7 is pushed down by the pushing portion 6.
  • the switch 7 When the switch 7 is pressed, a signal is sent to the outside and a new input is performed. Further, the repulsive force generated when the switch 7 is pushed down is transmitted to the user's finger via the pushing portion 6, the contact input detection device 1, and the input detection surface 1a. That is, a click feeling is transmitted to the user.
  • FIG. 4A in a state where the user touches the position of the input target D, the switch 7 is pushed onto the pushing portion 6 as described above by sliding the contact input detection device 1 in the direction indicated by the arrow. Thus, an input for instructing the change of the input target is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 4B, it is displayed that the input by the user has moved from the input object D to the input object E. In this state, when the user removes his / her finger from the contact input detection device 1, the input can be confirmed.
  • the above description is an example of input.
  • the input can be determined by simply touching the contact input detection device 1, and the input can be determined by sliding the contact input device 1.
  • the position and the number of the detection means are not limited, and may be appropriately determined according to the purpose of use.
  • the fixing method of the contact input detection apparatus 1 and the display apparatus 2, and the fixing method of the base 3a and the switch 7 are not specifically limited, It is arbitrary.
  • the contact input detection device 1 and the display device 2 are fixed and both slide.
  • the display device 2 is fixed to the case 3 and the contact input detection device 1 is supported by the support means 5.
  • the display device may be directly fixed and the display device may not move.
  • Examples of the contact input detection device 1 include a touch panel, a touch sensor, and a touch pad. Further, the contact input detection device may be provided with the switch 7 and the case 3 may be provided with the pushing portion 6.
  • the input device of the present invention is applicable to small terminals such as mobile phones such as smartphones, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), notebook PCs, digital photo frames, car navigation systems, portable game machines, and portable music players.
  • small terminals such as mobile phones such as smartphones, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), notebook PCs, digital photo frames, car navigation systems, portable game machines, and portable music players.
  • PDAs Personal Digital Assistants
  • notebook PCs Portable Digital Assistants
  • digital photo frames digital photo frames
  • car navigation systems portable game machines
  • portable music players portable music players.
  • what can apply the input device of the present invention is not limited to these.
  • a contact input detection device that has an input detection surface and detects a position where the input instruction means contacts; Supporting means for supporting the contact input detection device and guiding the contact input detection device to move in parallel with the input detection surface; A support structure for an input unit, comprising: detection means for detecting movement of the contact input detection device in the parallel direction.
  • Appendix 2 The support structure of the input unit according to appendix 1, further comprising a return unit that returns the contact input detection device to a position before the movement when the contact input detection device moves.
  • Appendix 3 The support structure of the input unit according to appendix 2, wherein the return means is made of an elastic body.
  • Appendix 5 The support structure of the input unit according to appendix 4, wherein the movement detection unit is a switch that generates a reaction force when pushed.
  • Appendix 7 The input device according to appendix 6, wherein the support means and the return means are provided in the case.
  • the detection means includes a movement instruction unit provided in the contact input detection device, and a movement detection unit provided in the case, The input device according to appendix 6 or 7, wherein the movement instruction unit is provided in the contact input detection device, and the movement detection unit is provided in the case.
  • Appendix 9 The input device according to appendix 8, wherein the movement detection unit is a switch that generates a reaction force when pressed.
  • a display device is provided between the contact input detection device and the bottom surface of the case, The input device according to any one of appendices 6 to 9, wherein the contact input detection device is supported by the support means via the display device or directly.

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Provided are a support structure for an input unit, an input device, and an input method in which additional input can be carried out while positional input is being carried out in relation to a contact input detection device. The input device has: a contact input detection device (1) for detecting the position of contact of an input indication means, the contact input detection device (1) having an input detection surface (1a); a support means (3b) for supporting the contact input detection device (1), and guiding the contact input detection device (1) so that the contact input detection device (1) moves parallel to the input detection surface (1a); and detection means (6, 7) for detecting the movement of the contact input detection device (1) in the parallel direction.

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入力部の構造、入力装置および入力方法Structure of input unit, input device and input method
　本発明は、主に接触入力検知装置を有する入力装置に関する。 The present invention mainly relates to an input device having a contact input detection device.
　切符の券売機や銀行の現金自動預払い機、あるいはスマートフォンやタブレットＰＣなどには、タッチパネルのような、タッチを検知して入力する接触入力検知装置と、液晶ディスプレイのような表示装置とを用いた入力装置が使用されている。特に、スマートフォンやタブレットＰＣといった小型端末では、端末を小型化しつつ表示装置の大画面化をするためにこのような入力装置を搭載する例が増えている。入力装置への入力操作は、表示装置の表示面側に配置される接触入力検知装置をユーザの指先またはスタイラスでタッチして入力を行う。 For ticket vending machines, automated teller machines at banks, smart phones and tablet PCs, a touch input detection device that detects and inputs touches and a display device such as a liquid crystal display are used. The input device that was being used is being used. In particular, in small terminals such as smartphones and tablet PCs, an example in which such an input device is mounted in order to increase the screen size of the display device while reducing the size of the terminal is increasing. The input operation to the input device is performed by touching a touch input detection device arranged on the display surface side of the display device with a user's fingertip or stylus.
　接触入力検知装置を搭載していない端末では、例えば表示装置の画面上のカーソルをマウスやキーボードで動かし位置を決めた後、マウスやキーボードで入力を確定する。このとき、例えばマウスの場合、位置を決めたあとに、マウスを右クリックすることで、位置入力でも確定入力でもない入力を行うことができる。一方、接触入力検知装置を有する入力装置では、表示装置の画面上の接触入力検知装置を直接タッチすることで、位置入力と確定入力とが同時に行われる。そのため、マウスのように、位置入力や確定入力以外の入力を行うことができない。このような課題を解決する関連技術の一例が、例えば特許文献１に示されている。 In a terminal not equipped with a contact input detection device, for example, after moving the cursor on the screen of the display device with a mouse or keyboard to determine the position, the input is confirmed with the mouse or keyboard. At this time, for example, in the case of a mouse, after the position is determined, an input that is neither a position input nor a fixed input can be performed by right-clicking the mouse. On the other hand, in the input device having the contact input detection device, the position input and the confirmation input are simultaneously performed by directly touching the contact input detection device on the screen of the display device. For this reason, input other than position input and confirmation input cannot be performed like a mouse. An example of a related technique for solving such a problem is disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example.
特開平９－２５１３４７号公報JP-A-9-251347
　特許文献１の接触入力検知装置を備えた入力装置では、接触入力検知装置、例えばタッチパネルの背面にスイッチが設けられている。ユーザの指先やスタイラスによって、タッチパネルが押されることでスイッチが入り、接触入力検知装置に触れることによる位置入力や確定入力以外の入力が行われる。 In the input device provided with the contact input detection device of Patent Document 1, a switch is provided on the back surface of the contact input detection device, for example, the touch panel. When the touch panel is pressed by the user's fingertip or stylus, the switch is turned on, and input other than the position input and the confirmation input is performed by touching the contact input detection device.
　しかしながら、特許文献１の方法では、接触入力検知装置の、スイッチがある位置を押さないと入力が行えず、例えば、ある位置入力とスイッチによる入力とを同時に行うことができない。 However, in the method of Patent Document 1, an input cannot be performed unless the position of the switch of the contact input detection device is pressed. For example, a position input and an input by the switch cannot be performed simultaneously.
　そこで本発明は、位置入力をしながら追加で入力を行なうことは困難であるといった課題を解決する、入力部の構造、入力装置および入力方法を提供する。 Therefore, the present invention provides an input unit structure, an input device, and an input method that solve the problem that it is difficult to perform additional input while performing position input.
　本発明の入力部の支持構造は、入力検知面を有し、入力指示手段の接触する位置を検知する接触入力検知装置と、接触入力検知装置を支持し、かつ、接触入力検知装置が入力検知面に対して平行に移動するように案内する支持手段と、接触入力検知装置の、平行な方向への移動を検知する検知手段と、を有する。 The support structure of the input unit of the present invention has an input detection surface, supports a contact input detection device that detects the position where the input instruction means contacts, and the contact input detection device, and the contact input detection device detects input. Supporting means for guiding the movement so as to move parallel to the surface, and detecting means for detecting movement of the contact input detection device in the parallel direction.
　本発明の入力装置は、入力検知面を有し、入力指示手段の接触する位置を検知する接触入力検知装置と、接触入力検知装置を支持し、かつ、接触入力検知装置が入力検知面に対して平行に移動するように案内する支持手段と、接触入力検知装置の、平行な方向への移動を検知する検知手段と、を有する入力部の支持構造が内部に設けられ、接触入力検知装置の入力検知面が露出するケースを有している。そして、検知手段による、接触入力検知装置の移動の検知に基づき、入力指示手段の接触入力検知装置への接触による入力以外の入力が行われる。 The input device of the present invention has an input detection surface, supports a contact input detection device that detects a position where the input instruction means contacts, and the contact input detection device, and the contact input detection device is in contact with the input detection surface. A support structure for the input unit having a support means for guiding the movement so as to move in parallel and a detection means for detecting the movement of the contact input detection device in the parallel direction is provided in the interior of the contact input detection apparatus. It has a case where the input detection surface is exposed. Based on the detection of the movement of the contact input detection device by the detection means, an input other than the input by the contact of the input instruction means to the contact input detection device is performed.
　本発明の入力方法は、入力検知面に平行な方向に移動可能に支持された接触入力検知装置の入力検知面に入力指示手段を接触させて入力する工程と、入力検知面に入力指示手段を接触させた状態で、入力指示手段を接触入力検知装置とともに平行な方向に移動させる工程と、接触入力検知装置の移動を検知手段で検知させて、追加の入力をする工程と、を有する。 The input method of the present invention includes a step of bringing an input instruction means into contact with an input detection surface of a contact input detection device supported so as to be movable in a direction parallel to the input detection surface, and an input instruction means on the input detection surface. In the state of contact, there are a step of moving the input instruction means together with the contact input detection device in a parallel direction, and a step of detecting the movement of the contact input detection device by the detection means and making an additional input.
　本発明によれば、接触入力検知装置に対して位置入力を行いながら追加で入力を行なうことが出来る。 According to the present invention, additional input can be performed while performing position input to the contact input detection device.
本発明に係る入力装置の外観斜視図である。1 is an external perspective view of an input device according to the present invention. 図１のＡＡ断面の概略斜視図である。It is a schematic perspective view of the AA cross section of FIG. 接触入力検知装置が移動した状態における、入力装置の断面の概略斜視図である。It is a schematic perspective view of the cross section of an input device in the state which the contact input detection apparatus moved. 入力対象が変更する前の様子を示す概略図である。It is the schematic which shows a mode before input object changes. 入力対象が変更した後の様子を示す概略図である。It is the schematic which shows a mode after the input object changed.
　以下に、添付の図面に基づき、本発明の実施の形態の詳細について説明する。なお、同一の機能を有する構成には添付図面中、同一の番号を付与し、その説明を省略することがある。 Hereinafter, details of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the same number is attached | subjected to the structure which has the same function in an accompanying drawing, and the description may be abbreviate | omitted.
　図１に本発明に係る入力装置の外観斜視図を示す。また、図２に図１のＡＡ断面の概略斜視図を示す。 FIG. 1 shows an external perspective view of an input device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the AA cross section of FIG.
　本発明の入力装置１０は、接触入力検知装置１、表示装置２、ケース３、カバー４、バネ５、押込み部６、およびスイッチ７を有している。液晶ディスプレイなどの表示装置２の表示面側に、ユーザの指やスタイラスなどの入力指示手段９からの入力を検知する、例えばタッチパネルのような接触入力検知装置１が任意の方法で固定されている。そして、表示装置２と接触入力検知装置１は、表示装置２の表示部分や接触入力検知装置１の入力検知面１ａが開口している、例えば直方体をしたケース３に収容されている。このとき、表示装置２がケース３の底面と対向するように配置される。また、ケース３の側面と接触入力検知装置１との間には間隔（隙間）がある。そして、表示装置２の表示部分や接触入力検知装置１の入力検知面１ａが外部から視認できるように開口が設けられたカバー４で、接触入力検知装置１の外周部からケース３の側面まで覆われている。このカバー４により、接触入力検知装置１とケース３との隙間は覆われている。 The input device 10 of the present invention includes a contact input detection device 1, a display device 2, a case 3, a cover 4, a spring 5, a pushing portion 6, and a switch 7. On the display surface side of the display device 2 such as a liquid crystal display, a contact input detection device 1 such as a touch panel that detects input from the input instruction means 9 such as a user's finger or stylus is fixed by an arbitrary method. . The display device 2 and the contact input detection device 1 are accommodated in a case 3 having a rectangular parallelepiped shape, for example, where the display portion of the display device 2 and the input detection surface 1a of the contact input detection device 1 are open. At this time, the display device 2 is disposed so as to face the bottom surface of the case 3. In addition, there is a gap (gap) between the side surface of the case 3 and the contact input detection device 1. The cover 4 is provided with an opening so that the display portion of the display device 2 and the input detection surface 1a of the contact input detection device 1 can be visually recognized from the outside, and covers from the outer periphery of the contact input detection device 1 to the side surface of the case 3. It has been broken. The cover 4 covers the gap between the contact input detection device 1 and the case 3.
　移動した接触入力検知装置１や表示装置２を元の位置に戻す戻し手段でもあるバネ５の一端が表示装置２と、バネ５の他端がケース３と任意の方法で固定されている。したがって、表示装置２はバネ５を介してケース３に固定されている。バネ５は、板バネやコイルバネでよく、負荷を加えると変形し除荷すればもとの形に戻る任意の弾性体でもよい。 One end of the spring 5 which is also a return means for returning the moved contact input detection device 1 and display device 2 to the original position is fixed to the display device 2 and the other end of the spring 5 is fixed to the case 3 by an arbitrary method. Therefore, the display device 2 is fixed to the case 3 via the spring 5. The spring 5 may be a plate spring or a coil spring, and may be any elastic body that deforms when a load is applied and returns to its original shape when unloaded.
　また、ケース３の内側の底面には、突出するガイド３ｂが複数設けられている。このガイド３ｂにより、表示装置２（または接触入力検知装置１）は支持され、かつ、その表示面に対して平行な方向に案内される。 Further, a plurality of protruding guides 3 b are provided on the bottom surface inside the case 3. The display device 2 (or the contact input detection device 1) is supported by the guide 3b and guided in a direction parallel to the display surface.
　また、接触入力検知装置１の裏面から、または表示装置２の裏面から突出する移動指示部である押込み部６が設けられている。また、ケース３の底面には、底面から突出する台座３ａが設けられており、この台座３ａ上には移動指示部である押込み部６を検知する移動検知部であるスイッチ７が設けられている。つまり、移動指示部である押込み部６と、移動指示部６を検知する移動検知部であるスイッチ７とで検知手段が構成される。なお、台座３ａとスイッチ７は別体でよく、あるいはケース３の底面に直接スイッチ７を設けてもよい。また、スイッチ７は、移動指示部６を検知できればよいので、機械スイッチでなくてもよい。例えば、近接センサや光電センサなどの、非接触センサを用いることもできる。スイッチ７として、押込まれると反発力などの力が生じるものを用いることで、ユーザの指先やスタイラスが接触入力検知装置１をタッチした状態で接触入力検知装置１は移動し、押込み部６によってスイッチ７が押込まれると、スイッチ７の反力によって、ユーザにクリック感触を与えることも可能になる。 Further, a push-in portion 6 that is a movement instruction portion protruding from the back surface of the contact input detection device 1 or from the back surface of the display device 2 is provided. Further, a pedestal 3a that protrudes from the bottom surface is provided on the bottom surface of the case 3, and a switch 7 that is a movement detection unit that detects the pushing portion 6 that is a movement instruction unit is provided on the pedestal 3a. . In other words, the pushing unit 6 that is a movement instruction unit and the switch 7 that is a movement detection unit that detects the movement instruction unit 6 constitute a detection unit. The pedestal 3a and the switch 7 may be separate, or the switch 7 may be provided directly on the bottom surface of the case 3. Further, the switch 7 need not be a mechanical switch, as long as it can detect the movement instruction unit 6. For example, a non-contact sensor such as a proximity sensor or a photoelectric sensor can be used. By using a switch 7 that generates a force such as a repulsive force when pressed, the contact input detection device 1 moves while the user's fingertip or stylus touches the contact input detection device 1. When the switch 7 is pushed in, the reaction force of the switch 7 can give the user a click feeling.
　また、接触入力検知装置１が接触入力検知装置１の入力検知面（表面）１ａに沿って平行に移動され、ケース３の側面と接触するときに、スイッチ７と押込み部６とが接触する位置に、台座３を配置する。 Further, when the contact input detection device 1 is moved in parallel along the input detection surface (front surface) 1a of the contact input detection device 1 and contacts the side surface of the case 3, the position where the switch 7 and the push-in portion 6 come into contact with each other. The pedestal 3 is disposed on the side.
　次に、図３を用いて本発明の入力装置の動作を説明する。図３は、接触入力検知装置１が移動した状態における、入力装置１０の断面の概略斜視図である。 Next, the operation of the input device of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a cross section of the input device 10 in a state where the contact input detection device 1 has moved.
　ユーザが指を入力検知面１ａの位置Ｂにタッチさせた状態（接触させた状態）で指を位置Ｃに移動させると、指と接触入力検知装置１と間の摩擦によって接触入力検知装置１がガイド３ｂに案内されながら移動する。このとき、接触入力検知装置１に固定されている表示装置２と押込み部６も接触入力検知装置１が移動した距離と同じ距離だけ移動する。バネ５は表示装置２の移動に伴い変形しながら、表示装置２に追従する。押込み部６がスイッチ７上まで移動すると、押込み部６によってスイッチ７が押し下げられる。スイッチ７が押されることで、外部に信号が送られ、新たな入力が行われる。また、スイッチ７が押し下げられたことによって発生した反発力は押込み部６、接触入力検知装置１、および入力検知面１ａを介してユーザの指に伝えられる。つまり、ユーザにクリック感触が伝わる。 When the user moves the finger to the position C in a state where the user touches the position B of the input detection surface 1a (a state in which the finger is touched), the contact input detection device 1 is caused by friction between the finger and the contact input detection device 1. It moves while being guided by the guide 3b. At this time, the display device 2 and the pushing portion 6 fixed to the contact input detection device 1 also move by the same distance as the distance that the contact input detection device 1 has moved. The spring 5 follows the display device 2 while being deformed as the display device 2 moves. When the pushing portion 6 moves over the switch 7, the switch 7 is pushed down by the pushing portion 6. When the switch 7 is pressed, a signal is sent to the outside and a new input is performed. Further, the repulsive force generated when the switch 7 is pushed down is transmitted to the user's finger via the pushing portion 6, the contact input detection device 1, and the input detection surface 1a. That is, a click feeling is transmitted to the user.
　なお、ガイド３ｂにより、接触入力検知装置１がスライドしても、接触入力検知装置１のがたつきやぐらつきが抑制されると同時に、押込み部６が安定してスイッチ７を押込む位置に移動することができる。 Even if the contact input detection device 1 is slid by the guide 3b, rattling or wobble of the contact input detection device 1 is suppressed, and at the same time, the pushing portion 6 is stably moved to the position where the switch 7 is pushed. can do.
　ユーザが接触入力検知装置１を移動させる力を弱くしたり、ユーザが指を接触入力検知装置１から離したりすると、弾性力によりバネ５がもとの形に戻る。そのため、接触入力検知装置１、表示装置２、および押込み部６は元の位置に戻る（図２に示す状態）。 When the user weakens the force for moving the contact input detection device 1 or when the user removes the finger from the contact input detection device 1, the spring 5 returns to its original shape due to the elastic force. Therefore, the contact input detection device 1, the display device 2, and the push-in portion 6 return to their original positions (state shown in FIG. 2).
　ユーザが接触入力検知装置１にタッチした状態で確定入力以外の入力を行う一例を説明する。例えば、図４Ａに示すように、入力対象Ｄの位置をユーザがタッチした状態で、接触入力検知装置１を矢印に示す方向へスライドさせることで、上述のようにスイッチ７が押込み部６に押され、これにより、入力対象の変更を指示する入力が行われる。そして、図４Ｂに示すように、ユーザによる入力が入力対象Ｄから入力対象Ｅに上に移ったことが表示される。この状態でユーザが接触入力検知装置１から指を離すと入力を確定することができる。 An example of performing an input other than the confirmed input while the user touches the contact input detection device 1 will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 4A, in a state where the user touches the position of the input target D, the switch 7 is pushed onto the pushing portion 6 as described above by sliding the contact input detection device 1 in the direction indicated by the arrow. Thus, an input for instructing the change of the input target is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 4B, it is displayed that the input by the user has moved from the input object D to the input object E. In this state, when the user removes his / her finger from the contact input detection device 1, the input can be confirmed.
　上記の説明は入力の一例であり、例えば、ユーザが接触入力検知装置１をタッチした状態で接触入力検知装置１を１０回スライドさせることで、表示されているカーソルなど１０ｍｍ移動させるようにすることができる。または、接触入力検知装置１をタッチするだけでは入力が未確定で、接触入力装置１をスライドさせることで入力が確定するようにすることもできる。 The above description is an example of input. For example, when the user touches the contact input detection device 1 and the contact input detection device 1 is slid 10 times, the displayed cursor or the like is moved 10 mm. Can do. Alternatively, the input can be determined by simply touching the contact input detection device 1, and the input can be determined by sliding the contact input device 1.
　なお、検知手段（押込み部６やスイッチ７）の位置や数は限定されず、使用目的に応じて適宜決定すればよい。また、接触入力検知装置１と表示装置２の固定方法や、台座３ａとスイッチ７の固定方法は、特に限定されず、任意で構わない。 In addition, the position and the number of the detection means (the push-in part 6 and the switch 7) are not limited, and may be appropriately determined according to the purpose of use. Moreover, the fixing method of the contact input detection apparatus 1 and the display apparatus 2, and the fixing method of the base 3a and the switch 7 are not specifically limited, It is arbitrary.
　上述の例では、接触入力検知装置１と表示装置２とを固定し、両方がスライドするように構成していたが、表示装置２をケース３に固定させ、接触入力検知装置１に支持手段５を直接固定し、表示装置は移動しないような構成にしても構わない。接触入力検知装置１の一例としては、タッチパネル、タッチセンサ、およびタッチパットなどが挙げられる。また、接触入力検知装置にスイッチ７を設け、ケース３に押込み部６を設ける構成にしても構わない。 In the above example, the contact input detection device 1 and the display device 2 are fixed and both slide. However, the display device 2 is fixed to the case 3 and the contact input detection device 1 is supported by the support means 5. The display device may be directly fixed and the display device may not move. Examples of the contact input detection device 1 include a touch panel, a touch sensor, and a touch pad. Further, the contact input detection device may be provided with the switch 7 and the case 3 may be provided with the pushing portion 6.
　本発明の入力装置は、例えば、スマートフォンを始めとした携帯電話、ＰＤＡ（Personal　Digital　Assistant）、ノートＰＣ、デジタルフォトフレーム、カーナビゲーションシステム、携帯ゲーム機、携帯音楽プレイヤーなどの小型端末に適用可能であるが、本発明の入力装置を適用可能なものはこれらに限定されない。 The input device of the present invention is applicable to small terminals such as mobile phones such as smartphones, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), notebook PCs, digital photo frames, car navigation systems, portable game machines, and portable music players. However, what can apply the input device of the present invention is not limited to these.
　上記の実施形態の一部又は全部は、以下の付記のようにも記載されうるが、以下には限られない。 Some or all of the above embodiments can be described as in the following supplementary notes, but are not limited thereto.
　（付記１）
　入力検知面を有し、入力指示手段の接触する位置を検知する接触入力検知装置と、
　前記接触入力検知装置を支持し、かつ、前記接触入力検知装置が前記入力検知面に対して平行に移動するように案内する支持手段と、
　前記接触入力検知装置の、前記平行な方向への移動を検知する検知手段と、を有する入力部の支持構造。 (Appendix 1)
A contact input detection device that has an input detection surface and detects a position where the input instruction means contacts;
Supporting means for supporting the contact input detection device and guiding the contact input detection device to move in parallel with the input detection surface;
A support structure for an input unit, comprising: detection means for detecting movement of the contact input detection device in the parallel direction.
　（付記２）
　前記接触入力検知装置が移動したときに、前記接触入力検知装置を移動前の位置に戻す戻し手段が設けられている、付記１に記載の入力部の支持構造。 (Appendix 2)
The support structure of the input unit according to appendix 1, further comprising a return unit that returns the contact input detection device to a position before the movement when the contact input detection device moves.
　（付記３）
　前記戻し手段は弾性体からなる、付記２に記載の入力部の支持構造。 (Appendix 3)
The support structure of the input unit according to appendix 2, wherein the return means is made of an elastic body.
　（付記４）
　前記検知手段は、前記接触入力検知装置に設けられた移動指示部と、前記移動指示部を検知する移動検知部と、からなる、付記１から３のいずれか１項に記載の入力部の支持構造。 (Appendix 4)
4. The input unit support according to claim 1, wherein the detection unit includes a movement instruction unit provided in the contact input detection device and a movement detection unit that detects the movement instruction unit. 5. Construction.
　（付記５）
　前記移動検知部は、押込まれると反力を生じさせるスイッチである、付記４に記載の入力部の支持構造。 (Appendix 5)
The support structure of the input unit according to appendix 4, wherein the movement detection unit is a switch that generates a reaction force when pushed.
　（付記６）
　付記１から５のいずれか１項に記載の入力部の支持構造が内部に設けられ、前記接触入力検知装置の前記入力検知面が露出する前記ケースを有し、
　前記検知手段による、前記接触入力検知装置の移動の検知に基づき、入力指示手段の接触入力検知装置への接触による入力以外の入力が行われる、入力装置。 (Appendix 6)
The support structure of the input unit according to any one of appendices 1 to 5 is provided inside, and has the case where the input detection surface of the contact input detection device is exposed,
An input device in which an input other than the input by the contact of the input instruction means to the contact input detection device is performed based on the detection of the movement of the contact input detection device by the detection means.
　（付記７）
　前記支持手段と前記戻し手段は前記ケースに設けられている、付記６に記載の入力装置。 (Appendix 7)
The input device according to appendix 6, wherein the support means and the return means are provided in the case.
　（付記８）
　前記検知手段は、前記接触入力検知装置に設けられた移動指示部と、前記ケースに設けられた移動検知部と、からなり、
　前記移動指示部は前記接触入力検知装置に設けられ、前記移動検知部は前記ケースに設けられている、付記６または７に記載の入力装置。 (Appendix 8)
The detection means includes a movement instruction unit provided in the contact input detection device, and a movement detection unit provided in the case,
The input device according to appendix 6 or 7, wherein the movement instruction unit is provided in the contact input detection device, and the movement detection unit is provided in the case.
　（付記９）
　前記移動検知部は、押込まれることで反力を生じるスイッチである、付記８に記載の入力装置。 (Appendix 9)
The input device according to appendix 8, wherein the movement detection unit is a switch that generates a reaction force when pressed.
　（付記１０）
　前記接触入力検知装置と前記前記ケースの底面との間に表示装置が設けられており、
　前記接触入力検知装置は、前記表示装置を介して、または直接前記支持手段によって支持されている、付記６から９のいずれか１項に記載の入力装置。 (Appendix 10)
A display device is provided between the contact input detection device and the bottom surface of the case,
The input device according to any one of appendices 6 to 9, wherein the contact input detection device is supported by the support means via the display device or directly.
　（付記１１）
　入力検知面に平行な方向に移動可能に支持された接触入力検知装置の前記入力検知面に入力指示手段を接触させて入力する工程と、
　前記入力検知面に前記入力指示手段を接触させた状態で、前記入力指示手段を前記接触入力検知装置とともに前記平行な方向に移動させる工程と、
　前記接触入力検知装置の移動を検知手段で検知させて、追加の入力をする工程と、を有する入力方法。 (Appendix 11)
A step of bringing an input instruction means into contact with the input detection surface of the contact input detection device supported so as to be movable in a direction parallel to the input detection surface;
Moving the input instruction means in the parallel direction together with the contact input detection device in a state where the input instruction means is in contact with the input detection surface;
And a step of causing the detection means to detect the movement of the contact input detection device and performing an additional input.
　本発明の特定の実施の形態についての上記説明は、例示を目的として提示したものである。それらは、記載した形態そのままに本発明を制限したりすることを意図したものではない。数多くの変形や変更が、上記の記載内容に照らして可能であることは当業者に自明である。 The above description of specific embodiments of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration. They are not intended to limit the invention to the precise form described. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above description.
　この出願は、２０１２年２月２７日に出願された日本出願特願２０１２－４０２７５を基礎とする優先権を主張し、その開示の全てをここに取り込む。 This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2012-40275 filed on February 27, 2012, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein.
１　タッチパネル（接触入力検知装置）
１ａ　入力検知面
２　表示装置
３　ケース
３ｂ　ガイド（支持手段）
５　バネ（弾性体、戻し手段）
６　押込み部（移動指示部、検知手段）
７　スイッチ（移動検知部、検知手段）
９　入力指示手段
１０　入力装置 1 Touch panel (contact input detection device)
1a Input detection surface 2 Display device 3 Case 3b Guide (support means)
5 Spring (elastic body, return means)
6 Pushing part (movement instruction part, detection means)
7 Switch (movement detector, detection means)
9 Input instruction means 10 Input device

Claims (10)

  1. 　入力検知面を有し、入力指示手段の接触する位置を検知する接触入力検知装置と、
    　前記接触入力検知装置を支持し、かつ、前記接触入力検知装置が前記入力検知面に対して平行に移動するように案内する支持手段と、
    　前記接触入力検知装置の、前記平行な方向への移動を検知する検知手段と、を有する入力部の支持構造。     A contact input detection device that has an input detection surface and detects a position where the input instruction means contacts;
    Supporting means for supporting the contact input detection device and guiding the contact input detection device to move in parallel with the input detection surface;
    A support structure for an input unit, comprising: detection means for detecting movement of the contact input detection device in the parallel direction.
  2. 　前記接触入力検知装置が移動したときに、前記接触入力検知装置を移動前の位置に戻す戻し手段が設けられている、請求項１に記載の入力部の支持構造。 The support structure for an input unit according to claim 1, further comprising return means for returning the contact input detection device to a position before the movement when the contact input detection device is moved.
  3. 　前記戻し手段は弾性体からなる、請求項２に記載の入力部の支持構造。 The input portion support structure according to claim 2, wherein the return means is made of an elastic body.
  4. 　前記検知手段は、前記接触入力検知装置に設けられた移動指示部と、前記移動指示部を検知する移動検知部と、からなる、請求項１から３のいずれか１項に記載の入力部の支持構造。 4. The input unit according to claim 1, wherein the detection unit includes a movement instruction unit provided in the contact input detection device, and a movement detection unit that detects the movement instruction unit. 5. Support structure.
  5. 　請求項１から４のいずれか１項に記載の入力部の支持構造が内部に設けられ、前記接触入力検知装置の前記入力検知面が露出する前記ケースを有し、
    　前記検知手段による、前記接触入力検知装置の移動の検知に基づき、入力指示手段の接触入力検知装置への接触による入力以外の入力が行われる、入力装置。     The support structure of the input part according to any one of claims 1 to 4 is provided inside, and has the case where the input detection surface of the contact input detection device is exposed,
    An input device in which an input other than the input by the contact of the input instruction means to the contact input detection device is performed based on the detection of the movement of the contact input detection device by the detection means.
  6. 　前記支持手段と前記戻し手段は前記ケースに設けられている、請求項５に記載の入力装置。 The input device according to claim 5, wherein the support means and the return means are provided in the case.
  7. 　前記検知手段は、前記接触入力検知装置に設けられた移動指示部と、前記ケースに設けられた移動検知部と、からなり、
    　前記移動指示部は前記接触入力検知装置に設けられ、前記移動検知部は前記ケースに設けられている、請求項５または６に記載の入力装置。     The detection means includes a movement instruction unit provided in the contact input detection device, and a movement detection unit provided in the case,
    The input device according to claim 5, wherein the movement instruction unit is provided in the contact input detection device, and the movement detection unit is provided in the case.
  8. 　前記移動検知部は、押込まれることで反力を生じるスイッチである、請求項７に記載の入力装置。 The input device according to claim 7, wherein the movement detection unit is a switch that generates a reaction force when pressed.
  9. 　前記接触入力検知装置と前記前記ケースの底面との間に表示装置が設けられており、
    　前記接触入力検知装置は、前記表示装置を介して、または直接前記支持手段によって支持されている、請求項５から８のいずれか１項に記載の入力装置。     A display device is provided between the contact input detection device and the bottom surface of the case,
    The input device according to claim 5, wherein the contact input detection device is supported by the support unit via the display device or directly.
  10. 　入力検知面に平行な方向に移動可能に支持された接触入力検知装置の前記入力検知面に入力指示手段を接触させて入力する工程と、
    　前記入力検知面に前記入力指示手段を接触させた状態で、前記入力指示手段を前記接触入力検知装置とともに前記平行な方向に移動させる工程と、
    　前記接触入力検知装置の移動を検知手段で検知させて、追加の入力をする工程と、を有する入力方法。     A step of bringing an input instruction means into contact with the input detection surface of the contact input detection device supported so as to be movable in a direction parallel to the input detection surface;
    Moving the input instruction means in the parallel direction together with the contact input detection device in a state where the input instruction means is in contact with the input detection surface;
    And a step of causing the detection means to detect the movement of the contact input detection device and performing an additional input.
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