EP2609470A1 - Appareil doté d'une unité de commande - Google Patents

Appareil doté d'une unité de commande

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Publication number
EP2609470A1
EP2609470A1 EP11771113.5A EP11771113A EP2609470A1 EP 2609470 A1 EP2609470 A1 EP 2609470A1 EP 11771113 A EP11771113 A EP 11771113A EP 2609470 A1 EP2609470 A1 EP 2609470A1
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Prior art keywords
actuating element
appliance
skin contact
actuating
touch
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German (de)
English (en)
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Daniela Fertl
Fritjof Kaiser
Ines Steinke
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Siemens AG
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Siemens AG
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/20—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04G—ELECTRONIC TIME-PIECES
    • G04G21/00—Input or output devices integrated in time-pieces
    • G04G21/08—Touch switches specially adapted for time-pieces
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H03—ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY
    • H03K—PULSE TECHNIQUE
    • H03K17/00—Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and –breaking
    • H03K17/94—Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and –breaking characterised by the way in which the control signals are generated
    • H03K17/96—Touch switches
    • H03K17/9645—Resistive touch switches
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2239/00—Miscellaneous
    • H01H2239/078—Variable resistance by variable contact area or point

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  • the invention relates to a device with operating unit.
  • Devices which hold the actuating element described above by ⁇ are either not or at least only partially protected against inadvertent actuation of the ⁇ Actuate the restriction member. It is known to mechanically be ⁇ sectionbare actuators recessed to arrange so that the likelihood of inadvertent actuation is at least reduced in the housing of the device. It is also be ⁇ known to design the operating elements that they can be operated mechanically only with increased effort. Nevertheless, there is still the risk that actuated by a corresponding mechanical action unintentionally ⁇ tigt the actuator and thus an emergency call or a predetermined action is triggered.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to provide a device with an operating unit in which a mechanically actuable actuating element is very well protected against undesired triggering of a predetermined action.
  • This object is achieved by the device according to claim 1 ge ⁇ triggers. Further developments of the invention are defined in the dependent claims.
  • the device according to the invention comprises an operating unit, which comprises an actuating element for triggering a predetermined action, wherein the actuating element is mechanically actuated by a Kraftaus ⁇ exercise of a user.
  • the Actu ⁇ supply element includes a touch-sensitive sensor for detecting skin contact, which occurs due to the exercise of force for mechanical actuation of the actuating element.
  • the device is configured such that it is checked as a requirement for the triggering of the predetermined action, whether the actuating element is actuated and skin contact is detected in the context of the mechanical actuation by the touch-sensitive sensor. That is, besides the mechanical actuation of the actuating element, a necessary criterion for triggering the predetermined action is that a corresponding skin contact is detected by the sensor.
  • the device according to the invention is based on the finding that an efficient protection against the unwanted triggering of a predetermined action, such as an alarm or emergency call function, can be achieved by a suitable coupling of the known contactless sensor technology with a mechanically actuatable actuating element. Sensing skin contact ensures that the actuating element is not inadvertently actuated with other objects. Only if it can be assumed that the user me ⁇ mechanically operated with his skin the actuator, the terme ⁇ voted accordingly set is action is taken. Any technology known from the prior art can be used as the technology for detecting skin contact. In particular, skin contact can be detected by sensing the electrical resistance of human skin.
  • the actuating element of the invention can be any out ⁇ staltet.
  • the actuating element comprises a switching and / or Tastele ⁇ ment with an actuating surface on which in the mechanical ⁇ rule actuation of the actuating element, the force is applied, wherein in the actuating surface of the touch-sensitive sensor ⁇ is integrated such that the sensor detects contact with skin ⁇ the actuating surface.
  • the switching and / or sensing element can be actuated in any manner, in particular by pressure and / or train.
  • the switching and / or probe element can be designed as a push button.
  • the Be ⁇ concernedungs ON is a preferably such out ⁇ staltet as switching and / or pushbutton element from ⁇ shaped actuating element that they haptic surrounding by a user of one
  • the actuating surface Housing of the device can be distinguished under ⁇ .
  • the Betxistsflä ⁇ che made of a different material than the housing and / or have haptic recognizable emphasis and / or depressions on the surface, in particular knobs and / or grooves and the like.
  • the actuation surface is recessed on the housing of the device.
  • the device is configured in a further embodiment in such a way that the predetermined action is triggered when the actuating element is actuated for a predetermined period of time and also for the predetermined period of time (kontinuierli ⁇ cher) skin contact is detected by the touch sensor.
  • the predetermined action is not triggered by a short, accidental mechanical actuation of the actuating element.
  • the predetermined action which is triggered due to the mechanical loading ⁇ actuation of the actuating element and the detection of skin ⁇ contact through the touch sensor can be configured differently depending on the application.
  • the predetermined action includes the Akti ⁇ vation of an alarm to notify eg via a safety-critical situation.
  • the alarm can be configured in various ways. For example, optical and / or acoustic noise can be triggered.
  • an emergency call or a message to a central monitoring station is in the context of the alarm via a communication interface of the device, transmitted.
  • the device is the initially mentioned device for seniors or needy people, which settle on the actuator in an emergency emergency call to a central counterpart.
  • apparatus of the invention includes a display, which interacts with the operating unit of the apparatus, whereby many different functions and application ⁇ applications can be realized in the device.
  • an application can be executed on the device according to the invention, which monitors vital functions of the human body. This application is realized in particular in the already mentioned above devices for seniors or sick persons, wherein in the event that a failure or deterioration of a vital function is detected, an emergency call is automatically triggered.
  • the device interacts with corre ⁇ sponding sensors on the body of the user, which transmit vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, to the device.
  • the device according to the invention is preferably a portable Ge ⁇ recommends, in particular a bracelet device and / or a wrist watch and / or a mobile telephone, which can be easily carried along by a user.
  • the invention is can also be used in any other technical fields of application.
  • the device can also be a control unit, which for example is used for a building or for a Automa ⁇ tretesstrom for manufacturing or process automation, or for power generation and / or energy distribution ⁇ system.
  • FIG. 1 shows in a perspective view an embodiment of the device according to the invention in the form of a wristwatch.
  • Seniorenuhr which is used, particularly for older or sick patients and corresponding functionalities included to allow ⁇ l ⁇ direct human to live independently in a household even with health problems without permanent care.
  • the clock provides the emergency call function explained further below.
  • the watch can also be used to monitor vital signs of the wearer if necessary.
  • the clock of Fig. 1 comprises a large, easy to read display 2, which is fastened via a bracelet 4 on the wrist and can be controlled intuitively and easily by appropriate Betrelirsele ⁇ elements 301, 302, 303 and 304.
  • the betae ⁇ actuating elements are designed as touch-sensitive Senso ⁇ ren and allow for easy navigation in a menu tree or between different applications running on the clock applications.
  • the application for displaying the time (3:30 pm) and the date (Monday, August 16) is shown on the display 2.
  • the clock contains further applications, which can be called in the manner of a continuous (virtual) list.
  • the list can be traversed in Rich ⁇ tion upward and by the actuator 302 in the downward direction over the actuator 301.
  • the list of applications is traversed in a predetermined direction and called a new application.
  • the applications can be prioritized it so that more important applications Schliemann SEN directly to the application shown to display the time and date and applications niedri ⁇ Gerer priority follow earlier or later in the list.
  • the right actuation element 303 serves to call up corresponding detail information of the application just displayed, whereby it can be returned to the application via the left actuation element 304.
  • Display mode which can be called on ⁇ another actuator 5, which is integrated in the lower region of the bracelet 4 and is also designed as a touch-sensitive sensor.
  • the further display mode represents the functionalities of the clock in the form of a menu tree with a plurality of hierarchical levels, in this display mode via the actuators 301 and 302 menu entries in the same hierarchical level can be traversed and via the actuators 303 and 304 in a lower Hierar - Chieebene or in a higher hierarchical level can ⁇ who can.
  • the wristwatch of FIG. 1 also has a mobile radio interface and is operated via a battery.
  • the symbol AI shows the strength of the mobile phone reception and the symbol A2 indicates the charge status of the battery.
  • the invokable applications also include an application for monitoring vital functions of the human body, as mentioned above.
  • one or more vital signs can egg a patient, such as pulse, blood pressure, body temperature and the like, are monitored.
  • this application is run on the clock, the user carries appropriate sensors on the body, with which the vital signs are detected.
  • the recorded sensor data can then be read out at the next visit to the doctor and used for diagnosis.
  • ⁇ sondere is also the possibility that in the He ⁇ detection of a failure or deterioration of vital functions, a corresponding emergency call on the mobile radio interface to a central medical monitoring station gives ⁇ sets is that then the watch by the Lo ⁇ kalisation the mobile radio cell can locate and send an ambulance to the patient.
  • the actuating ⁇ element 6 is a rectangular ausgestalteter, mechanically actuated push button, which also includes a touch-sensitive sensor, which can detect the contacting of the contact surface of the actuating element by human skin. Any desired technologies known from the prior art for detecting touches can be used. Since these technologies are known per se, they are not explained in detail here. In a preferred variant, the detection of a skin contact of the actuating element via the detection of human skin resistance.
  • the actuator 6 is also made of a different material than the rest of the case of the clock.
  • the housing may be made of metal, whereas the material of the actuation elements is soft plastic. This also facilitates the haptic localization of the actuating element.
  • the task of the actuating element 6 is that a user manually in an emergency situation, such as in the case of poor health, a central medi ⁇ cal control center can inform.
  • a central medi ⁇ cal control center can inform.
  • a corresponding emergency call is sent to the central control center via the mobile radio interface of the clock, which can then locate the clock by the localization of the mobile radio cell and can send a doctor to the patient or inform the relatives.
  • a special feature of the watch is that an emergency call is only issued if, in addition to the mechanical actuation of the actuating element 6, it is also determined via the touch-sensitive sensor of the actuating element that the contact surface of the actuating element is touched by human skin. In this way it can be ensured in a simple manner that the emergency call is not unin ⁇ DCvable due to a force on the actuation ⁇ element by objects such as clothing, triggered. In order to further increase protection against unintentional actuation, it may also be possible for an emergency call to be placed after a predetermined period of time.
  • the time period may be chosen differently depending on the application and is preferably in the range from Be ⁇ 1 to 3 seconds.
  • the just described embodiment of the invention has a number of advantages. Specifically, the Technolo gy ⁇ a touch-sensitive sensor with a mechanical see actuation coupled. Only when both the mechanical actuation of the actuator and its contact is detected by human skin, a corresponding emergency call is triggered. By this increased information gain can be differentiated much differentiated between incorrect operation and intentional operation. As a result, unwanted alarms can be minimized.
  • the OF INVENTION ⁇ dung is not limited to that described in Fig. 1 ⁇ bracelet watch, but may also be used in any other areas for devices with operating unit. Ins ⁇ special can also be a control unit for a Ge ⁇ buildings or for an automation system or for a power generation and / or power distribution system the device.
  • industrial machines can be designed to be 6 and sheet plat ⁇ in the immediate vicinity of the operator with emergency call buttons on the type of control element described above. It is also possible with this is that no emergency call or an alarm is triggered via the betae ⁇ actuating element, but other actions are set in motion, such as safety-critical and irreversible operations wherein it is important to unintentional operation exclude ⁇ SEN.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un appareil (1) doté d'une unité de commande qui comprend un élément d'actionnement (6) pour déclencher une action prédéfinie, l'élément d'actionnement pouvant être actionné mécaniquement par application d'une force par l'utilisateur. L'élément d'actionnement (6) est de préférence un élément de commutation et/ou un élément formant touche, à actionnement mécanique. L'élément d'actionnement (6) contient un capteur tactile intégré pour la détection du contact avec la peau survenant lors de l'application de force pour l'actionnement mécanique de l'élément d'actionnement (6). L'appareil est par ailleurs conçu de telle manière qu'en tant que condition pour le déclenchement des actions prédéfinies, une vérification a lieu pour vérifier si l'élément d'actionnement (6) est actionné et si un contact avec la peau est détecté par le capteur tactile. L'appareil (1) permet, par combinaison de la technologie de détection tactile et d'un élément d'actionnement (6) à actionnement mécanique, une protection efficace contre des actionnements intempestifs du fait qu'il est garanti qu'un actionnement mécanique sans contact avec la peau n'entraîne pas de déclenchement des actions prédéfinies. L'appareil peut être conçu comme appareil portable, l'élément d'actionnement pouvant par exemple servir à émettre un appel d'urgence à une centrale. Un tel appareil est notamment destiné à des personnes âgées ou malades pouvant signaler rapidement et simplement une situation d'urgence au moyen de l'élément d'actionnement. L'appareil peut également être employé dans des installations industrielles, notamment en tant qu'appareil de commande pour un bâtiment, un dispositif d'automatisation ou un dispositif de production et/ou de distribution d'énergie.
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