DE4028075A1 - Improving data input for electronic data processing system - increasing dimensions of entry device from 2 to 3 by introducing rotation - Google Patents

Improving data input for electronic data processing system - increasing dimensions of entry device from 2 to 3 by introducing rotation

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DE4028075A1
DE4028075A1 DE19904028075 DE4028075A DE4028075A1 DE 4028075 A1 DE4028075 A1 DE 4028075A1 DE 19904028075 DE19904028075 DE 19904028075 DE 4028075 A DE4028075 A DE 4028075A DE 4028075 A1 DE4028075 A1 DE 4028075A1
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Carsten Thumulla
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/0354—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
    • G06F3/03543—Mice or pucks
    • G06F3/03544—Mice or pucks having dual sensing arrangement, e.g. two balls or two coils used to track rotation of the pointing device

Abstract

A method of improving the operation of data processing systems involves improving the data input by expanding the data entry device by one dimension. This is achieved by introducing rotation of the data entry device. The third dimension is derived from the positional mutual variation of two sensors relative to a comparison surface. USE/ADVANTAGE - Three data entry dimensions instead of the conventional two significantly increases convenience of data entry for user of computer systems, e.g. of CAD order btp systems.

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Das Verfahren beabsichtigt, dem Computerbenutzer zur Dateneingabe drei statt der bisher zwei Dimensionen, die Eingabegeräte wie Maus, Trackball oder Joystick für die Bedienung mit einer Hand zur Verfügung zu stellen. Diese Dimension könnte zur Realisierung folgender Funktionen zusätzlich zu zwei Dimensionen der Verschiebung in DTP- oder CAD-Programmen verwendet werden:The method is intended to help the computer user Data entry three instead of the previous two dimensions Input devices such as a mouse, trackball or joystick for the To provide operation with one hand. These Dimension could be used to implement the following functions in addition to two dimensions of shift in DTP or CAD programs can be used:

  • 1. Zugriff auf 3. Dimension (z-Achse)1. Access to 3rd dimension (z-axis)
  • 2. Drehen von Teilen2. Turning parts
  • 3. Zoomen3. Zoom
  • 4. Vergrößern oder Verkleinern einzusetzender Teile4. Enlarging or reducing parts to be used
  • 5. Streckungen und Stauchungen5. Stretching and compression
  • 6. Verzerren6. Distort

Bisherige Eingabegeräte stellen für die Bedienung mit einer Hand nur zwei Dimensionen zur Verfügung, die meist zur Bewegung des Cursors benötigt werden. Die Realisierung oben genannter Funktionen erfordert zusätzliche Handbewegungen, um diese Funktionen über Menüs zu erreichen.Previous input devices provide for operation one hand only two dimensions available, mostly to move the cursor. The Realization of the above functions required additional hand movements to perform these functions To reach menus.

Stellt man eine weitere Dimension bei der Bedienung mit einer Hand zur Verfügung, so lassen sich bei gleichzeitiger Bewegung in der Ebene Teile drehen, in der z-Achse verschieben, vergrößern, verkleinern oder verzerren.If you add another dimension to the operation with one hand, so you can use simultaneous movement in the plane turn parts in move, enlarge, reduce or move the z-axis distort.

Zur Erfassung des Drehwinkels muß eine Maus mit zwei Sensoren ausgestattet sein, die die Verschiebung zur Unterlage erfassen. Aus den Lageänderungen der Sensoren zueinander ist ein Drehwinkel errechenbar. Dieser Drehwinkel des Eingabegerätes stellt die dritte Dimension dar.To record the angle of rotation, a mouse with two Sensors are equipped to detect the shift to Record document. From the changes in position of the sensors an angle of rotation can be calculated relative to one another. This The third is the angle of rotation of the input device Dimension.

Da die derzeitige Mauskonstruktion (Kabel, Taster) nur einen begrentzten Drehwinkel zuläßt könnte es sinnvoll sein, zu einer drahtlosen rotationssymmetrischen Konstruktion überzugehen.Because the current mouse construction (cable, button) only a limited rotation angle could make sense be a wireless rotationally symmetrical Construction to pass.

Die Taster müssen konzentrisch sein, das heißt, ein Taster muß in der Mitte des andern sitzen.The buttons must be concentric, that is, one The button must sit in the middle of the other.

Damit bei einer vollständig drehbaren Maus die Orientierung erhalten bleibt muß die Bewegungsrichtung an die Unterlage gebunden sein (optische Maus mit Erkennung der Bewegungsrichtung aus dem Muster der Unterlage).So that with a completely rotatable mouse The direction of movement must be maintained be bound to the surface (optical mouse with Detection of the direction of movement from the pattern of the Document).

Mit einem solchen Eingabegerät sind mit einer Hand Steuerungen in drei Dimensionen möglich, was den Bedienungskomfort von DTP- und CAD-Programmen wesentlich verbessern kann.With such an input device are with one hand Controls possible in three dimensions, what the Ease of use of DTP and CAD programs essential can improve.

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1. Verfahren zur Verbesserung der Dateneingabe in EDV- Anlagen, gekennzeichnet dadurch, daß Eingabegeräte um eine Dimension erweitert werden, die aus der Drehung des Eingabegerätes gewonnen wird.1. A method for improving data entry in computer systems, characterized in that input devices are expanded by a dimension that is obtained from the rotation of the input device. 2. Eingabegerät nach Anspruch 1, gekennzeichnet dadurch, daß die dritte Dimension aus der Lageänderung zweier Sensoren zueinander relativ zur Vergleichsfläche gewonnen wird.2. Input device according to claim 1, characterized in that that the third dimension from the change in position of two Sensors relative to each other relative to the comparison surface is won.
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