DE102006013217A1 - Digital joystick e.g. steering control unit, for e.g. mobile telephone, has sensor unit formed for analog detection of pressure exerted in direction of longitudinal axis of joystick and formed for analog detection of finger movements - Google Patents

Digital joystick e.g. steering control unit, for e.g. mobile telephone, has sensor unit formed for analog detection of pressure exerted in direction of longitudinal axis of joystick and formed for analog detection of finger movements Download PDF

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DE102006013217A1
DE102006013217A1 DE102006013217A DE102006013217A DE102006013217A1 DE 102006013217 A1 DE102006013217 A1 DE 102006013217A1 DE 102006013217 A DE102006013217 A DE 102006013217A DE 102006013217 A DE102006013217 A DE 102006013217A DE 102006013217 A1 DE102006013217 A1 DE 102006013217A1
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Abstract

The joystick has a sensor unit e.g. finger print sensor, provided for an analog input and formed for analog detection of finger movements, where the sensor is designed as a capacitive sensor. The sensor unit is formed for analog detection of pressure exerted in a direction of a longitudinal axis of the joystick, where the pressure is evaluated by a pressure sensor. The joystick provides a digital input by monitoring a stick position and the analog input by monitoring the sensor unit.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Joystick gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1.The The invention relates to a joystick according to the preamble of the claim 1.

Ein Joystick ist eine Steuerkontrolleinheit beziehungsweise ein Kontrollhebel für die Eingabe von Steuerbefehlen.One Joystick is a control unit or a control lever for the Input of control commands.

Der Joystick ist meist ein hebelartiges Eingabeelement, vorzugsweise für Mobilfunkgeräte und Spielkonsolen. Der Joystick dient üblicherweise zur Steuerung von beispielsweise einer Spielfigur auf einer Anzeigeeinheit oder zum Scrollen in einem Menü oder in einer Datei.Of the Joystick is usually a lever-like input element, preferably for mobile devices and game consoles. The joystick is usually used for controlling, for example, a game character on a display unit or to scroll in a menu or in a file.

Die Steuerung erfolgt mit dem Joystick entweder digital in vier Richtungen, hoch-tief, links-rechts, und bedarfsweise zusätzlich in die diagonalen Richtungen, oder die Steuerung erfolgt analog, beispielsweise unter Verwendung von Potentiometern.The Control is done with the joystick either digitally in four directions, high-low, left-right, and, if necessary, additionally in the diagonal directions, or the control is analogous, for example using of potentiometers.

In seltenen Fällen ist beispielsweise am Mobiltelefon eine Umschaltung zwischen einer analogen oder einer digitalen Eingabe für den Joystick möglich.In rare cases For example, the mobile phone switching between a analogue or digital input for the joystick.

Bei Mobiltelefonen werden insbesondere aus Platzgründen Joysticks als digitale Eingabeelemente verwendet. Für Spiele oder ähnlich aufwendige Anwendungen wären dagegen analoge Joysticks die bevorzugte Eingabewahl.at Especially for space reasons, mobile phones become joysticks as digital ones Input elements used. For Games or similar consuming applications would be analogue joysticks are the preferred input choice.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, den Komfort bei der Eingabe von Steuerbefehlen, insbesondere für ein Mobiltelefon, zu erhöhen.Of the Invention is based on the object, the convenience of entering of control commands, in particular for a mobile telephone.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die im Patentanspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmale gelöst.These The object is achieved by the achieved in claim 1 features.

Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispieles beschrieben.in the The invention will be described below with reference to an embodiment.

Die Erfindung geht aus von einem digitalen Joystick, beispielsweise zur Steuerung in vier Richtungen plus Druck von oben zur Auslösung einer Funktion.The Invention is based on a digital joystick, for example to control in four directions plus pressure from above to trigger a function.

Der erfindungsgemäße Joystick weist eine Sensoreinheit für eine analoge Eingabe auf. Dieser Joystick ermöglicht durch Abfrage der Stick-Stellung eine digitale Eingabe und durch die Abfrage der Sensoreinheit eine analoge Eingabe.Of the Joystick according to the invention has a sensor unit for an analog input on. This joystick allows by polling the stick position one digital input and by querying the sensor unit an analog Input.

Die Sensoreinheit ist beispielsweise durch einen Fingerprint-Sensor zur Erfassung von Fingerbewegungen realisiert. Dieser Sensor kann hierzu als kapazitiver Sensor ausgebildet sein.The Sensor unit is for example by a fingerprint sensor for detection realized by finger movements. This sensor can do this as a capacitive Sensor be formed.

Diese Sensoreinheit kann auf dem Joystick, das heisst an dessen obersten Punkt angeordnet sein. Somit ermöglicht diese Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Joysticks eine Auswertung einer vergleichsweise groben Belastung als digitale Eingabe und sozusagen eine Streichelbewegung auf einer zweiten Ebene als analoge Eingabe. Die Unterscheidung der beiden Eingabemethoden erfolgt durch die Art und Weise der jeweiligen Fingerbewegung. Bei der Streichelbewegung unterbleibt eine unbeabsichtigte mechanische Auslösung der digitalen Erfassung.These Sensor unit can on the joystick, that is at the top Be arranged point. Thus allows this embodiment the joystick according to the invention an evaluation of a comparatively coarse load as digital Input and, so to speak, a stroking motion on a second level as analog input. The distinction between the two input methods is done by the way the respective finger movement. In the Stroking leaves an unintentional mechanical release of the digital capture.

Auf Grund der unterschiedlichen aufgewendeten Kräfte bei der Bewegung beziehungsweise Bedienung des Joysticks erfolgt eine Entkopplung der digitalen und der analogen Eingaben.On Reason for the different forces applied during the movement respectively Operation of the joystick is a decoupling of the digital and the analog inputs.

Bei einer alternativen Ausführungsform der Sensoreinheit erfolgt die analoge Steuerung durch einen Druck entlang der Längsachse des Joysticks. Dieser Druck wird vorzugsweise durch einen analogen Drucksensor ausgewertet. Diese Bewegung entspricht einer Auslösung bei der digitalen Steuerung. Durch die unterschiedlichen ausgeübten Kräfte erfolgt die Unterscheidung. So wird bei der digitalen Steuerung ein vergleichsweise grober Druck ausgeübt, und bei der analogen Steuerung ein sanfter Druck.at an alternative embodiment The sensor unit is the analog control by a pressure along the longitudinal axis of the joystick. This pressure is preferably by an analog Pressure sensor evaluated. This movement corresponds to a release at the digital control. Due to the different forces applied the distinction. So in the digital control is a comparatively exerted rough pressure, and in the analog control a gentle pressure.

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Joystick ausgebildet für eine digitale Eingabe, gekennzeichnet durch eine Sensoreinheit für eine analoge Eingabe.Joystick designed for digital input, marked by a sensor unit for an analog input. Joystick gemäß Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet dass die Sensoreinheit zur analogen Erfassung von Fingerbewegungen ausgebildet ist.Joystick according to claim 1, characterized in that the sensor unit for analog detection is formed by finger movements. Joystick gemäß Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet dass die Sensoreinheit zur analogen Erfassung eines in Richtung der Längsachse des Joysticks ausgeübten Druckes ausgebildet ist.Joystick according to claim 1, characterized in that the sensor unit for analog detection one in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the joystick Pressure is formed.
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