CN108563339A - A kind of keyboard with Multifunctional knob - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention provides a kind of keyboards with Multifunctional knob, it includes control unit, keyboard body and the knob assembly being set on the keyboard body, the keyboard body and the knob assembly are connected with described control unit, the knob assembly includes rotation control unit and pressing control unit, wherein, described control unit is used to respond the input signal of the pressing control unit and the rotation control unit, and start or exit the function interface of the knob assembly according to the input signal, and select and execute the function module shown in the function interface.In the keyboard of the present invention, by the way that multiple function modules are arranged for knob assembly and enable these function modules by control unit, so that can quickly realize multiple and different functions by a knob assembly, to enrich the function of keyboard, be conducive to the working efficiency for improving user.
Description
Technical field
The present invention relates to computer keyboard technique fields, and in particular to a kind of keyboard with Multifunctional knob.
Background technology
In the prior art, a knob is set on keyboard to realize that the way of a certain regulatory function is existing, for example, with
To adjust volume etc..However, due to this characteristic having a single function of knob so that it is for improving the working efficiency of user simultaneously
Not substantive help.On the other hand, for one-handed keyboard, due to the reduction of its volume so that number of keys is also bright
It is aobvious to reduce, therefore, under the premise of keeping existing smaller size smaller, its function how is enriched, and annoying art technology
One of the problem of personnel.
Invention content
Based on above-mentioned present situation, the main purpose of the present invention is to provide a kind of keyboard with Multifunctional knob, Neng Goufeng
The function of rich keyboard, to be conducive to improve the working efficiency of user.
To achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows：
A kind of keyboard with Multifunctional knob, including control unit, keyboard body and be set on the keyboard body
Knob assembly, the keyboard body and the knob assembly be connected with described control unit, and the knob assembly includes rotation
Turn control unit and pressing control unit, wherein described control unit is for responding the pressing control unit and the rotation control unit
Input signal, and start or exit the function interface of the knob assembly according to the input signal, and select and execute
The function module shown in the function interface.
Preferably, the pressing control unit includes button switch, touch-switch, thin film switch or soft-touch control.
Preferably, the rotation control unit includes knob shell and the knob encoder that is built in the knob shell.
Preferably, the knob shell preferably includes knob shell and knob inner casing, wherein the knob shell is hood-like
Structure is located at the outside of the knob inner casing, the rotation process for receiving user's finger from top to down；In the knob
Shell is hood-like structure, is located at the outside of the knob encoder from top to down, also, the knob inner casing is relative to described
Knob shell is fixed, and the rotating part of the knob encoder is fixed relative to the knob inner casing.
Preferably, the pressing control unit is arranged in the center of the rotation control unit.
Preferably, the pressing control unit includes the first press section, spring, the second press section and button switch；Described
One press section includes the connecting pole for pressing head and being connected positioned at the pressing lower head and with the pressing head；The bullet
Spring is set on the connecting pole, and the upper end of the spring abuts the lower surface on the pressing head, to be pressed to described first
Splenium provides bounce；Second press section is connected to the lower end of the connecting pole, and abuts the button switch.
Preferably, at least part of the pressing control unit is arranged on the peripheral surface of the rotation control unit.
Preferably, the keyboard is one-handed keyboard.
Preferably, the keyboard body includes key layout area, and multiple buttons are provided in the key layout area, described
Right side or downside in the key layout area is arranged in knob assembly.
Preferably, the lower right corner in the key layout area is provided with no key area, at least one of the knob assembly
Divide and is located in the no key area.
Preferably, the no key area is sector region.
Preferably, at least one button is described at least one to press close to the no key area in the key layout area
The key edge contour opposite with the knob assembly is arc.
Preferably, the function module shown in the function interface includes：Volume adjusting module, light adjustment module,
Up and down arrow keys module, left and right directions key module, Brush Size adjustment module, mouse roller module, zoom module and/
Or page module.
In the keyboard of the present invention, by the way that multiple function modules are arranged for knob assembly and enable these work(by control unit
Energy module so that multiple and different functions can quickly be realized by a knob assembly, to enrich the function of keyboard,
Be conducive to improve the working efficiency of user.
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Hereinafter reference will be made to the drawings retouches the preferred embodiment of the keyboard according to the present invention with Multifunctional knob
It states.In figure：
Fig. 1 is the functional block diagram according to a kind of keyboard of preferred embodiment of the present invention；
Fig. 2 is the schematic top plan view according to a kind of keyboard of preferred embodiment of the present invention；
Fig. 3 is a kind of decomposition diagram of preferred embodiment of the knob assembly in the keyboard of the present invention；
Fig. 4 is the preferable example of the function interface of the knob assembly in the keyboard of the present invention；
Fig. 5 is the control method flow chart of the keyboard of the present invention.
Specific implementation mode
The first aspect of the present invention provides a kind of keyboard with Multifunctional knob, as shown in Figure 1 comprising control is single
Member 300 (MCU being preferably built in keyboard), keyboard body 100 and the knob assembly being set on the keyboard body 100
200, the keyboard body 100 and the knob assembly 200 are connected with described control unit 300, and the knob assembly 200 wraps
Include rotation control unit 210 and pressing control unit 220, wherein described control unit 300 is for responding the pressing control unit 220
With the input signal of the rotation control unit 210, and start or exit the work(of the knob assembly 200 according to the input signal
Energy interface 400 (as shown in Figure 4), and select and execute the function module shown in the function interface 400.Wherein, institute
It states and preferably includes multiple function modules in function interface 400, it may for example comprise but be not limited to volume adjustment, light adjusting, turn over up and down
Page, mouse roller etc..
In the keyboard of the present invention, by the way that multiple function modules are arranged for knob assembly 200, simultaneously control unit 300 enables these
Function module so that multiple and different functions can quickly only be realized by a knob assembly 200, to enrich keyboard
Function, be conducive to improve user working efficiency.
Wherein, such as storing control program in described control unit 300, the control program is for generating the knob
The function interface 400 of component 200, and the function interface 400 is transferred to the device such as computer, in computer
It is shown on display, in order to intuitively select function module therein.
The present invention keyboard a kind of preferred structure as shown in Fig. 2, a kind of preferred structure of knob assembly therein 200 such as
Shown in Fig. 3.Certainly, keyboard of the invention can also use other structures different from Fig. 2, and equally, knob assembly 200 also may be used
With using the other structures different from Fig. 3.
Preferably, as shown in figure 4, the function module shown in the function interface 400 includes but is not limited to：Volume tune
Section module (such as the volume adjustment key that can correspond in conventional keypad), light adjustment module (such as can correspond to conventional keypad
In brightness regulation or the light regulatory function that can be used in PaintShop), up and down arrow keys module (such as can be right
Should be in the up and down arrow keys in conventional keypad), left and right directions key module (such as can correspond to left and right directions in conventional keypad
Key), Brush Size adjustment module (such as can be used for Brush Size in PaintShop and adjust), mouse roller module (example
Such as the function of replacing mouse idler wheel), zoom module (such as enlarging function in corresponding mouse or keyboard can be replaced
Key either replaces corresponding shortcut key or for the zoom function in PaintShop), page module (such as can
Corresponding to the page turning key up and down in conventional keypad), etc..When it is implemented, those skilled in the art can set as needed
Set greater or lesser number of function module.Can be omitted in the presence of corresponding function module, in keyboard of the invention with
The corresponding button of the function module so as to make the volume of keyboard reduce, such as is configured to one-handed keyboard, without influencing its work(
Energy.
Preferably, as shown in figure 4, in the function interface 400, multiple function modules are shown in the form of wheel disc, by
This rotation process that can correspond to the rotation control unit 210 of knob assembly 200 intuitively realizes the protrusion to each function module
It shows (being such as highlighted) or selects.Alternatively, the function interface 400 can also otherwise (such as matrix form, including
Row vector or one-column matrix) the multiple function modules of display.
Preferably, the wheel disc includes annular display area 410, and multiple function modules are circumferentially shown in described in a row
In annular display area 410, as shown in Figure 4.
Preferably, as shown in figure 4, the wheel disc further includes central display area 420, it is located at the annular display area
410 radially inner side, the two are preferably arranged concentric, wherein be may be displayed on the selected relevant information of function module
In the central display area 420, for example, can be used to show the adjusting direction of the corresponding function module, such as clockwise or counterclockwise
Rotate corresponding adjusting direction when the rotation control unit 210.
When specifically used, user can by long-press (such as a length of 1s or more when pressing, such as 2s) or quickly connect by (such as
Double-click) mode of the pressing control unit 220 starts the function interface 400 of the knob assembly 200, that is, in the rotation
In the case that the function interface 400 of button component 200 is not actuated, described control unit 300 is received from the pressing control unit
The 220 corresponding type of action of input signal is long-press or quickly to connect on time, then starts the function interface 400, such as can be
The function interface 400 is shown on computer screen.
Then, user can continue through the mode that short-press (clicks, such as pressing duration is less than 1s) pressing control unit 220
Select one of function module shown in the function interface 400.For example, after the startup of the function interface 400, the work(
A function module in energy interface 400 is highlighted, remaining function module is not highlighted then, in this case,
User's short-press or when clicking the pressing control unit 220, then can choose the function module being currently highlighted.That is, working as
Described control unit 300 receive from it is described pressing control unit 220 the corresponding type of action of input signal be short-press when, then
Described control unit 300 chooses the function module being currently highlighted.
After corresponding function module is selected, user can execute the function module by the rotation control unit 210
Regulatory function, for example, when user's rotation control unit 210 clockwise or counterclockwise, the tune of corresponding function module
Section function is then adjusted towards different directions.That is, when described control unit 300 is received from the rotation control unit
The 210 corresponding type of action of input signal is when rotating clockwise or rotating counterclockwise, then described control unit 300 is according to institute
It states 210 direction of rotation of rotation control unit and executes the function module chosen according to scheduled rule.
By taking preferred embodiment shown in Fig. 4 as an example, if volume adjusting module is selected, then user is rotated clockwise
The regulatory function that volume adds can be executed when the rotation control unit 210, when counterclockwise rotating the rotation control unit 210
The regulatory function of volume down can be executed；If light adjustment module is selected, then user is rotated clockwise the rotation control
The regulatory function that light adds can be executed when portion 210 processed, and lamp can be executed when counterclockwise rotating the rotation control unit 210
The regulatory function that light subtracts；If up and down arrow keys module is selected, then when user is rotated clockwise the rotation control unit 210
The function of directionkeys can be executed, the work(of lower directionkeys can be executed when counterclockwise rotating the rotation control unit 210
Energy；If left and right directions key module is selected, then right can be executed when user is rotated clockwise the rotation control unit 210
To the function of key, the function of LeftArrow can be executed when counterclockwise rotating the rotation control unit 210；Such as Brush Size
Adjustment module is selected, then the function that brush becomes larger can be executed when user is rotated clockwise the rotation control unit 210
(such as being equivalent to the function of right bracket button), can execute brush when counterclockwise rotating the rotation control unit 210
The function (such as being equivalent to the function of left bracket button) of becoming smaller；If mouse roller module is selected, then user is square clockwise
To the function that can execute mouse roller rolls forward when rotating the rotation control unit 210, the rotation is counterclockwise rotated
The function that mouse roller rolls backward can be executed when turning control unit 210；If zoom module is selected, then user is clockwise
Direction can execute amplification function when rotating the rotation control unit 210 (such as is equivalent to the combination of " Ctrl " key and "+" key
Key function), the function that diminution can be executed when counterclockwise rotating the rotation control unit 210 (such as is equivalent to " Ctrl "
The key combination function of key and "-" key)；If page module is selected, then user is rotated clockwise the rotation control unit 210
When can execute the function (function of being equivalent to " upper page " key) of paging up, counterclockwise rotate the rotation control unit
The function (function of being equivalent to " nextpage " key) of downward page turning can be executed when 210.
Preferably, in the case where any one function module is selected, this can be shown in the central display area 420
The specific regulative mode of function module, as shown in figure 4, for example showing rotation counterclockwise in the first half of central display area 420
Icon and corresponding changes of function direction (such as light subtracts) icon, central display area 420 lower half show up time
The icon of the icon and corresponding changes of function direction (such as light adds) of needle rotation, for prompting the user on how to carry out fast velocity modulation
Section.
In the case where corresponding function module is selected, such as when adjusting completion or not adjusting, user can pass through
It short-press or clicks the mode of the pressing control unit 220 again and cancels corresponding function module is chosen.There is no function mould
In the case that block is selected, the specific regulative mode of any function module is not shown in the central display area 420, at this point,
Preferably, the prompt message for the selection for helping user to carry out function module can be shown in the central display area 420.
In the case where no function module is selected, user can be suitable by way of rotating the rotation control unit 210
Secondary to be highlighted each function module, in order to which corresponding function module is selected, and the sequence being highlighted is revolved with user
The direction for turning the rotation control unit 210 is consistent.For example, when user rotates clockwise the rotation control unit 210, then the work(
Can be according to each function module be highlighted successively clockwise in energy interface 400, vice versa.That is, working as the control
It is to rotate clockwise or inverse that unit 300 processed, which receives the corresponding type of action of input signal from the rotation control unit 210,
When hour hands rotate, described control unit 300 according to the direction of rotation of the rotation control unit 210 in a predetermined sequence seriatim
It is highlighted each function module.
In the case where the function interface 400 has been turned on, user can connect by long-press again or quickly by the pressing
The mode of control unit 220 exits the function interface 400 of the knob assembly 200.That is, when described control unit 300 receives
The corresponding type of action of input signal from the pressing control unit 220 is long-press or quickly connects on time, described control unit
300 exit the function interface 400 of the knob assembly 200.
It can be seen that the knob assembly in the keyboard of the present invention can have the function of multiple and different, can greatly enrich
The function of keyboard is conducive to the working efficiency for improving user.Particularly, keyboard of the invention is especially suitable for carrying out at figure
Reason, can significantly improve the working efficiency of graphics process worker.
Preferably, the pressing control unit 220 may include button switch, touch-switch, thin film switch or soft-touch control
The pressing control unit 220 can be operated by pressing or touching corresponding switch Deng, user, generate corresponding input signal.
For example, in preferred embodiment shown in Fig. 3, the pressing control unit 220 includes the first press section 221, bullet
Spring 222, the second press section 223 and button switch 224；Wherein, first press section 221 is used to receive the pressing of user's finger
Operation preferably includes pressing head 2211 and is connected below the pressing head 2211 and with the pressing head 2211
Connecting pole 2212；The spring 222 is set on the connecting pole 2212, and the upper end of spring 222 abuts the pressing head
2211 lower surface, to provide bounce to first press section 221, in order to automatically reseting after pressing operation；Institute
It states the second press section 223 and is connected to the lower end of the connecting pole 2212, and abut the button switch 224, for that will come from
The pressing force of user's finger is transferred to the button switch 224, to realize pressing function.Second press section 223 is for example
For screw-like structure, it is connected to the lower end of the connecting pole 2212 threadably, the head of screw is then used to abut
The button switch 224.The button switch 224 is, for example, open type button switch, after being pressed every time, will generate triggering
Signal, the trigger signal are transferred to described control unit 300, and are identified as pressing the input signal of control unit 220.
Preferably, as shown in figure 3, the rotation control unit 210 includes knob shell and is built in the knob shell
Knob encoder 213.Wherein, the knob shell preferably includes knob shell 211 and knob inner casing 212, wherein the rotation
Button shell 211 is hood-like structure, the outside of the knob inner casing 212 is located at from top to down, for receiving user's finger
Rotation process, the knob inner casing 212 are also hood-like structure, are located at the outside of the knob encoder 213 from top to down,
Also, the knob inner casing 212 is at least fixed relative to the knob shell 211 in the circumferential, the knob encoder 213
Rotating part is then fixed relative to the knob inner casing 212, and then, the rotary motion of the knob shell 211 can be via institute
It states knob inner casing 212 and passes to the knob encoder 213, to generate rotating signal.The rotating signal is transferred to the control
Unit 300 processed, and it is identified as the input signal of rotation control unit 210.
In embodiment shown in Fig. 3, the top surface of knob shell 211 is equipped with the first centre bore 2111, is pressed for accommodating
At least part of control unit 220 is pressed, such as accommodates the pressing head 2211 of first press section 221；Knob inner casing 212
Top surface is equipped with the second centre bore 2121, for being passed through for the connecting pole 2212 of first press section 221.It is readily appreciated that, second
The aperture of centre bore 2121 is less than the aperture of the first centre bore 2111, however, it is preferred that the aperture of the second centre bore 2121 is also small
In the outer diameter of spring 222, and the outer diameter of the screw head less than the second press section 223, so that the spring 222 and institute
The screw head for stating the second press section 223 all cannot be by second centre bore 2121.Then, in the assembled condition, spring
222 lower end abuts the top surface of the knob inner casing 212, and upper end then abuts the lower surface on the pressing head 2211, thus by
It is supported between the top surface of knob inner casing 212 and the pressing head 2211 of the first press section 221 to pressure, it thus can be easily real
Existing first the automatically reseting after pressing operation of press section 221.Meanwhile second press section 223 is in knob inner casing 212
Side is installed to the lower end of the connecting pole 2212 of the first press section 221 from bottom to up, therefore, the head of screw of the second press section 223
Portion and spring 222 are located at the both sides up and down of the top surface of knob inner casing 212, and due to the head of screw of the second press section 223
The outer diameter in portion is more than the aperture of the second centre bore 2121, and therefore, the screw head of the second press section 223 can play limit and make
With to prevent the first press section 221 from being detached relative to the knob inner casing 212.
Preferably, as shown in figure 3, the pressing control unit 220 is arranged in the center of the rotation control unit 210.For example,
The first press section 221, spring 222, the second press section 223 and the button switch 224 of diagram are coaxially disposed in rotation control unit
210 center, wherein the pressing head 2211 of the first press section 221 is contained in the first center of 211 top surface of knob shell
In hole 2111.
Preferably, as shown in figure 3, being additionally provided with torque transfer hole 2122 on the top surface of knob inner casing 212, such as relative to
Second centre bore, 2121 symmetrically arranged two (or multiple) torques transfer hole 2122, accordingly, the roof of knob shell 211
Corresponding torque transfer part (not shown) can be set on medial surface, and in the assembled condition, the torque transfer part, which is located at, to be corresponded to
Torque transfer hole 2122 in, thus can conveniently realize torque transmission.Knob inner casing 212 and knob encoder 213 it
Between connection type and torque transfer mode then depending on the structure of the knob encoder 213 of use, specifically can be used existing
There is any available mode in technology, details are not described herein.
Preferably, as shown in figure 3, the lower end of knob inner casing 212 is equipped with outward flange 2123, in the assembled condition, knob
The lower end of shell 211 is supported on the outward flange 2123 so that the roof medial surface and knob inner casing of knob shell 211
Certain gap can be retained between 212 top surface, to ensure that spring 222 has certain compression travel, therefore ensure that first
Press section 221 has certain pressing operation stroke.
Alternatively, it is also feasible that the lower end of knob inner casing 212, which is not provided with outward flange 2123, at this point, in order to ensure preceding
The compression travel stated can thicken the roof of knob shell 211, or be arranged on its roof medial surface corresponding boss with
Top surface for being supported on knob inner casing 212.
Preferably, the outer diameter of the outward flange 2123 is identical as the outer diameter of the knob shell 211, so that outward flange
2123 peripheral surface can form a complete cylindrical surface with the peripheral surface of knob shell 211, to enhance knob assembly 200
Aesthetics.
Preferably, in the assembled condition, the top surface (upper surface for pressing head 2211) of the first press section 221 and knob
The either flush of shell 211, to enhance the aesthetics of knob assembly 200.
User is in the above-mentioned knob assembly 200 of concrete operations, such as can pinch knob shell 211 by thumb and middle finger
Peripheral surface to carry out rotation process, meanwhile, by index finger press the first press section 221 to carry out pressing operation, thus can protect
Demonstrate,prove higher operating efficiency.
Other than above in association with the preferred embodiment of knob assembly described in Fig. 3 200, implement in unshowned replacement
In mode, at least part (such as first press section for being pressed for user's finger) of pressing control unit 220 can also be set
It sets on the peripheral surface of rotation control unit 210.At this point, user is in the knob assembly 200 of the concrete operations alternate embodiments,
Can only be operated by thumb and index finger, for example, index finger be pressed in pressing control unit 220 be located at rotation control unit 210
Peripheral surface on part on, on the other side for the peripheral surface that thumb and index finger are relatively pressed in rotation control unit 210, so as to
While carrying out rotation process, pressing operation is carried out by the reinforcing of index finger, thus also can guarantee higher operating efficiency.
Preferably, as shown in Fig. 2, keyboard of the present invention is one-handed keyboard, due to the reduction of one-handed keyboard volume,
Number of keys reduces more than half compared to conventional keypad, at this point, the addition of Multifunctional knob can well make up because of button
Quantity reduces the problem of caused function reduction.
It is particularly preferred that the keyboard is the keyboard for being suitable for left hand one hand and using, left-handed operation can be conveniently realized
The high efficiency collocation of keyboard, right hand operation mouse.
Preferably, as shown in Fig. 2, the keyboard body 100 includes key layout area 110, in the key layout area 110
Multiple buttons are provided with, right side or downside in the key layout area 110 is arranged in the knob assembly 200.When user is with a left side
When hand operates the keyboard, switching of the finger between key layout area 110 and knob assembly 200 can be swimmingly realized, switch
Stroke is small, efficient.
Preferably, as shown in Fig. 2, the lower right corner in the key layout area 110 is provided with no key area 120, the rotation
At least part of button component 200 is located in the no key area 120.It is readily appreciated that, the keyboard used for left hand one hand
For, user's finger (mainly thumb and index finger) in key layout area 110 towards the lower right corner in key layout area 110 (or
In opposite direction) mobile required stroke is minimum, or even can be completed with little need for the movement of palm, therefore can reach more
High working efficiency.
Preferably, as shown in Fig. 2, the no key area 120 be sector region, knob assembly 200 major part (such as
More than half) it is located in the sector region, keyboard area thus can be saved, namely (correspond to key in limited keyboard area
Disk body accumulates) in the more buttons of arrangement and arrange the knob assembly 200, be further ensured that the function of keyboard is enough.
Preferably, at least one button in the key layout area 110 (there are three buttons in embodiment shown in Fig. 2)
Close to the no key area 120, at least one button edge contour opposite with the knob assembly 200 is arc,
The center of circle corresponding to arc is preferably overlapped with the center of knob assembly 200, and the aesthetics of keyboard thus can be improved.
The keyboard of the present invention is used particularly suitable for all kinds of designers, and common figure can be rapidly selected by knob assembly
Shape processing order, by it is traditional reached by button or mouse mode select change to reach selection by knob mode, both carried
The working efficiency of Gao Liao designer, and enhance the work enjoyment of designer.
On the basis of above-mentioned work, the second aspect of the present invention additionally provides the control method of aforementioned keyboard.
As shown in figure 5, the control method of keyboard of the present invention includes step：
S10, described control unit 300 receive it is described pressing control unit 220 and/or the rotation control unit 210 it is defeated
Enter signal；
One of S20, described control unit 300 respond the input signal, and execute following operation：
Start the function interface 400 of the knob assembly 200；
Select one of function module shown in the function interface 400；
Execute one of the function module shown in the function interface 400；
Exit the function interface 400 of the knob assembly 200.
For example, described control unit 300 can according to the input signal of the pressing control unit 220 received start or
It exits the function interface 400 of the knob assembly 200 or selection or cancels and select to show in the function interface 400
One function module, and can be navigated to and (be shown as prominent according to the input signal of the rotation control unit 210 received
Show) a certain function module that shows in the function interface 400 is to carry out it to select or to select a certain function
The function of the function module is executed in the case of module.
Then, control method of the invention can conveniently realize multiple and different functions of knob assembly 200, and can be with
It is easily switched between different function, to which the working efficiency of user can be improved.
Preferably, in the step S10, described control unit 300 also identifies that the input signal is corresponding by voltage-controlled
The type of action of portion 220 processed and/or rotation control unit 210, such as pressing control unit 220, type of action include long-press,
Short-press, quickly connect by etc., for rotation control unit 210, type of action include rotate clockwise, rotate counterclockwise；
In the step S20, described control unit 300 executes operation corresponding with the type of action.
It is distinguished and is defined as different defeated by the type of action to pressing control unit 220 and rotation control unit 210
Enter signal, can be more accurate with the quickly different function module of selection executions, the work to further increase user is imitated
Rate.
Preferably, in the step S10, when described control unit 300 receives the input letter of the pressing control unit 220
Number, and identify that the type of action of the corresponding pressing control unit 220 of the input signal is long-press or quickly connects on time, then in institute
It states in step S20, described control unit 300 starts or exit the function interface 400 of the knob assembly 200, that is, in institute
State function interface 400 it is not actuated in the case of, then start the function interface 400, conversely, having been opened in the function interface 400
In the case of dynamic, then the function interface 400 is exited.This allow user simply by described in long-press or double hit by voltage-controlled
Portion 220 processed starts or exits the function interface 400 of the knob assembly 200.
Preferably, in the step S10, in the case where the function interface 400 of the knob assembly 200 has been turned on, when
When described control unit 300 receives the input signal of the rotation control unit 210, then in the step S20, the control
Unit 300 seriatim highlights (such as being highlighted) in a predetermined sequence according to the type of action of rotation control unit 210
The function module shown in the function interface 400, alternatively, according to the type of action of rotation control unit 210 according to scheduled
Rule executes the function module chosen.By taking the function interface 400 of preferred embodiment shown in Fig. 4 as an example, each function mould
Block is shown according to annular array, if selected currently without function module, when described control unit 300 receives
It is when the corresponding type of action of input signal of the rotation control unit 210 is rotates clockwise (or rotation counterclockwise), then described
Control unit 300 can seriatim be highlighted each function module according to (or counter clockwise direction) clockwise, in order to
Corresponding function module is selected；Alternatively, if currently existing function module is selected, when described control unit 300 connects
The corresponding type of action of input signal for receiving the rotation control unit 210 is when rotating clockwise (or rotation counterclockwise), then
Described control unit 300 can execute corresponding function module according to scheduled rule, for example, for volume adjusting module and
Speech, rotates clockwise, and increases that volume, rotation then reduces volume counterclockwise, alternatively, for light adjustment module, clockwise
Then accent light, rotation counterclockwise then weaken light, etc. for rotation.
Preferably, in the step S10, in the case where the function interface 400 of the knob assembly 200 has been turned on, when
Described control unit 300 receive it is described pressing control unit 220 input signal, and identify the input signal it is corresponding by
When the type of action of pressure control unit 220 is short-press, then in the step S20, described control unit 300 chooses the set of knobs
The function module being currently highlighted in the function interface 400 of part 200, or cancel the choosing to the function module chosen
It selects.This allows user to select function module or cancel selection simply by clicking pressing control unit 220.
The present invention control method in, for press control unit 220 different type of action can in the following way into
Row definition and differentiation：
When the single depression time that the pressing control unit 220 is subject to reaching t0 or more, described control unit 300 will be right
The input signal answered is identified as long-press, wherein t0 is preset time, it is preferable that t0 >=1s, such as 1s, 1.5s, 2s, 2.5s or 3s.
It is less than t1, wherein t1 when the single depression time that the pressing control unit 220 is subject to<T0, and after pressing
When depressed again in the t2 times, corresponding input signal is identified as quickly connecting by, i.e. double hit by described control unit 300,
Wherein, t1 and t2 is preset time, it is preferable that t1≤1s, 0.1s≤t2≤1s.
When the pressing single depression time that is subject to of control unit 220 is less than t1, and after pressing in the t2 times not
When by pressing again, corresponding input signal is identified as short-press by described control unit 300, that is, is clicked.
Preferably, as shown in figure 4, in the step S20, in the function interface 400 according to annular array show as
At least two in lower function module：Volume adjusting module, light adjustment module, up and down arrow keys module, left and right directions key mould
Block, Brush Size adjustment module, mouse roller module, zoom module and page module.
The present invention control method of keyboard can easily in response to user for press control unit 220 pressing operation and
Start the function interface 400 of knob assembly 200, and then may be in response to rotation process of the user for rotation control unit 210
And any one function module shown into function interface 400 is positioned, and at the same time may be in response to user to pressing control unit
220 pressing operation and choose one of function module, and then may be in response to user for rotation control unit 210 rotation grasp
Make and execute the function of chosen function module.The control method of keyboard of the present invention can also be at any time in response to user for pressing
The pressing operation of control unit 220 and the function interface 400 for exiting knob assembly 200, or executing one of function module
During in response to user for press control unit 220 pressing operation and exit the function module.
As it can be seen that the control method of keyboard of the present invention had both greatly enriched the function of keyboard, while also ensuring can be efficient
Ground calls corresponding function, to be greatly improved the working efficiency of user.
Those skilled in the art will readily recognize that under the premise of not conflicting, above-mentioned each preferred embodiment can be free
Ground combination, superposition.
It should be appreciated that above-mentioned embodiment is merely exemplary, and not restrictive, without departing from the basic of the present invention
In the case of principle, those skilled in the art can be directed to the various apparent or equivalent modification or replace that above-mentioned details be made
It changes, is all included in scope of the presently claimed invention.
Claims (13)
1. a kind of keyboard with Multifunctional knob, which is characterized in that including control unit, keyboard body and be set to the key
Knob assembly on disk ontology, the keyboard body and the knob assembly are connected with described control unit, the set of knobs
Part includes rotation control unit and pressing control unit, wherein described control unit is for responding the pressing control unit and the rotation
Turn the input signal of control unit, and starts or exit the function interface of the knob assembly, Yi Jixuan according to the input signal
It selects and executes the function module shown in the function interface.
2. keyboard according to claim 1, which is characterized in that the pressing control unit include button switch, touch-switch,
Thin film switch or soft-touch control.
3. keyboard according to claim 1 or 2, which is characterized in that the rotation control unit includes knob shell and built-in
Knob encoder in the knob shell.
4. keyboard according to claim 3, which is characterized in that the knob shell preferably includes in knob shell and knob
Shell, wherein the knob shell is hood-like structure, is located at the outside of the knob inner casing from top to down, is used for receiving
The rotation process of family finger；The knob inner casing is hood-like structure, is located at the outside of the knob encoder from top to down,
Also, the knob inner casing is fixed relative to the knob shell, and the rotating part of the knob encoder is relative to the rotation
Button inner casing is fixed.
5. according to the keyboard described in one of claim 1-4, which is characterized in that the pressing control unit setting is controlled in the rotation
The center in portion processed.
6. keyboard according to claim 5, which is characterized in that the pressing control unit includes the first press section, spring, the
Two press sections and button switch；It presses including pressing head and positioned at the pressing lower head and with described first press section
The connected connecting pole in pressure head portion；The spring is set on the connecting pole, and the upper end of the spring abuts the pressing head
Lower surface, so as to first press section provide bounce；Second press section is connected to the lower end of the connecting pole,
And abut the button switch.
7. according to the keyboard described in one of claim 1-4, which is characterized in that at least part setting of the pressing control unit
On the peripheral surface of the rotation control unit.
8. according to the keyboard described in one of claim 1-7, which is characterized in that the keyboard is one-handed keyboard.
9. keyboard according to claim 8, which is characterized in that the keyboard body includes key layout area, the button
Arrangement is provided with multiple buttons in area, and right side or downside in the key layout area is arranged in the knob assembly.
10. keyboard according to claim 9, which is characterized in that the lower right corner in the key layout area is provided with no button
At least part in region, the knob assembly is located in the no key area.
11. keyboard according to claim 10, which is characterized in that the no key area is sector region.
12. keyboard according to claim 10, which is characterized in that at least one button is close to institute in the key layout area
No key area is stated, at least one button edge contour opposite with the knob assembly is arc.
13. according to the keyboard described in one of claim 1-12, which is characterized in that the function mould shown in the function interface
Block includes：Volume adjusting module, light adjustment module, up and down arrow keys module, left and right directions key module, Brush Size adjust mould
Block, mouse roller module, zoom module, and/or page module.
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