JP2000330692A - Information inputting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a convenient and practical information inputting device superior in human engineering. SOLUTION: This device is formed like a glove covering each right and left hand of a human body, and constituted of a left hand glove main body 1 covering each of the five fingers and the following palm and back of a left hand and a right hand glove main body 2 covering the five fingers and the following palm and back of a right hand. The wrist corresponding part of each right and left glove main body 2 and 1 at the back of the right and left hand is provided with a transmitting part 3, and a connector 6 for connecting a plug 5 of an information cable 4 is arranged at the transmitting part 3. The information cable 4 is connected with an inputting device main body, and this inputting device main body is constituted of a normal computer, personal computer or a mobile computer. Each of the right and left glove main body 2 and 1 is provided with finger tip touch sensors 14 and display keys 20 for operating key inputs, and when each display key 20 is depressed by the finger tip touch sensor, the input of an input information symbol corresponding to the display key 20 is transmitted in the inputting device main body.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information input device that can be easily input with a fingertip using, for example, both hands, can be used anywhere, and is portable.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as an information input device for inputting with a fingertip, a "glove-shaped input device" disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-307663 has been proposed. This input device is a glove-shaped device that encloses one hand. An input key is provided on the palm side of the index finger, the middle finger, the ring finger, and the little finger of the five fingers. You are going to enter. Further, the input key input information is displayed on a liquid crystal display section on the back side of the hand, and the input state is visually confirmed. According to this device, it is possible to take it on a train or in a conference, carry it anywhere, and perform relatively simple key input.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional "glove input device", the keys are arranged only on one hand and only on the four fingers on the palm side.
Since at most only about 12 keys can be arranged, it is possible to input numeric characters such as numeric keys, but practical use of other character inputs is hardly expected.

Further, in this input device, a liquid crystal display portion is provided on the back side of the hand so that input information is confirmed for each character, but recognition of human character or numerical information is performed in a continuous pattern. It is usually prompt as context information before and after, and is inferior to means for confirming continuous input information on a CRT or a liquid crystal screen, so that it is also poor in practicality.

In addition, in the above-mentioned conventional "glove input device", the keys are arranged on the palm or the like, and the input is performed by a natural operation such as hitting or holding a hand. Such erroneous input is likely to occur, which is problematic in terms of ergonomics.

The present invention has been made in view of the fact that a fingertip of a human hand is used exclusively for actually performing key input, and an object of the present invention is to provide a simple and practical information input device excellent in ergonomics. Things.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is supported by a fingertip of a human hand and transmits an input operation state to an input device main body by a signal line or wirelessly in a state of contact with an object. It consists of a fingertip touch sensor and a touch sensor or a push switch that can be turned on and off. The input information symbol consisting of letters, numbers, and symbols is displayed on the surface, and displayed by pressing the fingertip touch sensor. A display signal for transmitting a code signal corresponding to the input information symbol by a signal line or wirelessly to the input device main body, the input device main body receives an input operation state from a fingertip touch sensor, and Only when a code signal from each display key is received, it is determined that the input information symbol corresponding to the code signal has been input,
This is an information input device for starting key input.

[0008] The present invention is also supported by the fingertips of the human body,
A fingertip touch sensor that transmits an input operation state to the input device body by a signal line or wirelessly in a state of contact with an object, and a sensor board having a matrix-shaped sensing unit, and the surface is formed by the fingertip touch sensor. An input board device for transmitting a coordinate signal corresponding to each sensing unit on the board surface by drawing a point and a line while pressing the signal device or by wireless to the input device body, wherein the input device body is a fingertip touch sensor Input operation status from the
Only when a coordinate signal corresponding to each sensing unit of the input board device is received, it is determined that a point or line drawn on the board surface has been input, and the information input device starts handwritten information input. It is.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS First, a glove-like information input device according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The information input device according to the embodiment is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 2, the left and right glove main body 1 encloses each of the five fingers of the left hand and the palm and back of the hand following the five fingers of the left body. And right finger glove body 2 enclosing the five fingers of the right hand and the palm and back of the hand following the finger (see FIGS. 5 and 6).

Each of the left and right glove bodies 1 and 2 has a transmitting portion 3 at a portion corresponding to the wrist of the back of the hand, and a connector 6 for connecting a plug 5 of an information cable 4 is provided in the transmitting portion 3. (See FIG. 1). The information cable 4 is connected to the input device main body 7 as shown in FIG. The input device main body 7 is composed of a normal personal computer, a mobile computer, or the like, and includes a receiving unit 8 for receiving a signal transmitted by the information cable 4, a CPU,
9, a memory 10, and a display screen 11 (CRT, liquid crystal display device, etc.).

The transmitting section 3 in each of the left and right glove bodies 1 and 2
Is the ON / OF as shown in FIG. 3 or FIG.
An F key 12 is provided, and this key 12 is used to turn on / off the power supply 13. The power source 13 may be supplied from the input device main body 7 via the information cable 4 or may be supplied from a battery housed in the transmission unit 3.

A fingertip touch sensor 14 is disposed at the tip of each finger on the palm side of the left glove body 1 and at the tip of each finger on the palm of the right glove body 2 (FIGS. 4 and 6).
reference). That is, five fingertip touch sensors 14 are provided in each of the left and right glove main bodies 1 and 2, and the fingertip touch sensor 14 of the left hand glove main body 1 starts from the corresponding transmitting unit 3 and forms the base of each finger. , Each of which extends toward each fingertip and is connected to an input state signal line 15 branched into five (see FIG. 4). Also, in the fingertip touch sensor 14 of the right hand glove main body 2, the input state signal line 15 that extends from the base of each finger toward each fingertip from the corresponding transmission unit 3 as a starting point and is branched into five fingers (See FIG. 6).

Each fingertip touch sensor 14 in the left and right glove bodies 1 and 2 is turned on by the ON / OFF key 12 to apply a potential from the power supply 13 to the signal line 15A. By contacting the object, a current flows on the signal line 15B side, and a signal related to the input operation state is transmitted to the transmission unit 3 (FIG. 7).
Or see FIG. 8).

On the back side of the left hand glove body 1, five code signal lines 16 starting from the transmitting part 3 and ending with the tips of the fingers as end points are similarly provided on the palm side.
, Five cord signal lines 17 are arranged to extend through the palm of the hand and end at the tip end of each finger (see FIGS. 3 and 4).

On the back side of the right hand glove main body 2, five code signal lines 18 starting from the transmitting unit 3 and ending with the ends of the fingers as end points are similarly provided on the palm side of the transmitting unit 3.
, Five cord signal lines 19 are provided which extend through the palm of the hand and end at the tip end of each finger (see FIGS. 5 and 6). The display keys 20 are intermittently arranged on the code signal lines 16, 17, 18, and 19 thus arranged, and are connected to the corresponding code lines.

Of the signal lines 16, 17, 18, and 19,
On the signal line 16 wired to the thumb, five display keys 20 are arranged, starting with the numerical "0" key arranged at the tip (see FIG. 7). Similarly, on the signal line 16 wired to the forefinger, five display keys 20 starting with the numeral “1” key provided at the tip are displayed on the signal line 16 wired to the middle finger.
Starting from the number “2” key at the top, 6
Starting from the three display keys 20 on the signal line 16 wired to the ring finger, the five display keys 20 and the input board device 21 starting with the numeral “3” key disposed at the tip end are used for the signal wired to the little finger. On the line 16, the number "4" provided at the tip
Starting from the keys, five display keys 20 are provided (FIG. 3).
And FIG. 7).

In the five signal lines 17 shown in FIG. 4, three display keys 20 starting from a "HOME CLR" key disposed at the tip of the signal line 17 wired to the little finger are provided. Is disposed (see FIG. 7). Similarly, six display keys 20 starting from a “STOP” key provided at the tip on the signal line 17 wired to the ring finger are provided at the tip on the signal line 17 wired to the middle finger. Seven display keys 20 starting with the "COPY" key are wired to the thumb on the signal line 17 wired to the index finger, starting with a "TAB" key disposed at the tip. Four display keys 20 are arranged on the signal line 17, starting with a “SHIFT” key arranged at the tip (FIGS. 4 and 7).
reference).

In each of the five signal lines 18 shown in FIG. 5, seven display keys, starting from the numeral "9" key provided at the tip, are placed on the signal line 18 wired to the little finger. 20 are provided (see FIG. 8). Similarly, on the signal line 18 wired to the ring finger, seven display keys 20 starting with the numeral “8” key provided at the tip are displayed on the signal line 1 wired to the middle finger.
On the reference numeral 8, seven display keys 20 starting with the numeral “7” key provided at the tip are used for the signal line 1 wired to the forefinger.
Starting from the number "6" key provided at the tip
Five display keys 20 are arranged on the signal line 18 wired to the thumb, starting with the numeral “5” key arranged at the tip (see FIGS. 5 and 8). .

In each of the five signal lines 19 shown in FIG. 6, a display key 20 composed of an "Alt" key is arranged on the signal line 19 wired to the thumb (see FIG. 8). ).
Similarly, on the signal line 19 wired to the forefinger, four display keys 20 starting with the "F-5" key disposed at the tip end
However, four display keys 20 starting from the "F-6" key provided at the tip on the signal line 19 wired to the middle finger are provided at the tip on the signal line 19 wired to the ring finger. "F
Starting from the “−7” key, three display keys 20 are provided at the tip on the signal line 19 wired to the little finger “F-8”
Starting from the keys, two display keys 20 are provided (FIG. 6).
And FIG. 8).

As described above, the display keys 20 corresponding to the JIS code are provided on the back and palms of the left and right glove main bodies 1 and 2. When the ON / OFF key 12 is turned ON (the ON / OFF key 12 of each of the left and right glove main bodies), a current flows from the corresponding power supply 13. That is, by turning on the ON / OFF key 12, the signal lines 16A on the power supply 13 side of the corresponding signal lines 16 to 19,
A current flows through 17A (see FIG. 7) and signal lines 18A and 19A, and power can be supplied to each display key 20 and the input board device 21.

In a state where power is supplied to each of the display keys 20, when each of the display keys 20 is pressed, a code signal corresponding to an input information symbol consisting of characters, numerals, and symbols displayed on the surface of each of the display keys 20 is displayed. Is transmitted from the corresponding display key 20, and the signal line 16B,
17B, 18B and 19B are transmitted.

On the other hand, the input board device 21 is constituted by a sensor board provided with a matrix-like sensing section composed of a square plane, and the surface of the board is touched by a pen or a fingertip touch sensor 1.
By drawing a point or a line by tracing with 4, the coordinate signal corresponding to each sensing unit on the board surface is transmitted to the signal line 16B and can be transmitted to the transmitting unit 3.

As described above, the signal relating to the input operation state transmitted from each touch sensor 14 to the transmission unit 3, the code signal transmitted from each display key 20 to the transmission unit 3, and the input board device 21 to the transmission unit 3 The transmitted coordinate signal is transmitted to the receiving unit 8 of the input device main body 7 composed of a personal computer or a mobile computer via the information cable 4 (see FIG. 9).

In a state where the signals (signals relating to the input operation state, each code signal, the coordinate signal) are received by the receiving unit 8, the CPU 9 first sets the input operation state from the fingertip touch sensor 14 to the input operation state. Only when such a signal is received and a code signal from the display key 20 is received,
It is determined that the input information symbol corresponding to the code signal has been input, and key input is started to display, for example, the input character on the display screen 11. That is, CPU
Reference numeral 9 denotes a signal relating to an input operation state or only each code signal received by the receiving unit 8 without determining that the input is an actual input. It is about to be determined that the contact has been made by mistake.
In other words, as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, both signals based on a reliable input operation of pressing the corresponding display key 20 with one of the fingertip touch sensors 14 (a signal related to the input operation state and a code signal) This is where the actual input is started for the first time in the receiving state.

Further, the CPU 9 receives the signal relating to the input operation state from the fingertip touch sensor 14 to the receiving unit 8,
Only when a coordinate signal corresponding to each sensor is received from the input board device 21, it is determined that handwritten information relating to a point or a line drawn on the board surface has been input, and handwritten information input is started. Then, for example, the input handwritten information is displayed on the display screen 11. That is, CPU
Reference numeral 9 denotes that only the signal relating to the input operation state or only the coordinate signal is received by the receiving unit 8, it is not determined that the input is an actual input, and that the board surface of the input board device 21 is erroneously pressed. This is where it is determined that the board surface has accidentally contacted the place or object. In other words, any one of the fingertip touch sensors 14 performs actual handwriting input only in a reception state of both signals (a signal relating to the input operation state and a coordinate signal) based on a reliable input operation of tracing the surface of the input board device 21. It is about to start.

By the way, instead of the above input method of tracing the board surface with a fingertip, for example, any one of the fingertip touch sensors 14 is used to press any object, and the pen surface or the like is used to trace the board surface of the input board device 21. Also, the signal relating to the input operation state and the coordinate signal can be received by the receiving unit 8, and the similar handwriting input is possible.

According to the information input device thus constructed, it is not necessary to hit a small keyboard on the computer while watching the display screen of the mobile computer on the train as in the prior art. Can be used while looking at the display screen, which is extremely ergonomic. In particular, the display keys 20 are arranged in a line along each finger of the left and right glove bodies 1 and 2 and are supported on a line constituting a finger bone. Pushed feeling (display key 2
0 side). In addition, the place is not bulky, it is extremely convenient to carry, and the hand can be hidden by, for example, a clothing jacket, and input can be made with a blind touch. No worries.

In the above embodiment, the information cable 4 connected to the input device main body 7 is connected to the transmission section 3 of each glove main body 1 and 2; As shown in FIG. 9, the second transmission unit 3 may include a wireless transmission unit that wirelessly transmits a code signal, a signal related to an input state, and a coordinate signal to the reception unit 8.
Further, in the above embodiment, the display keys 20 corresponding to the JIS code are arranged on each of the glove main bodies 1 and 2, however, only necessary keys such as ten keys and alphabets may be arranged. In the above embodiment, many display keys 20 are provided on the left-handed glove main body 1 in consideration of the convenience of the right-handed user. However, in the case of the left-handed user, the right-handed glove main body 2 is used. Many display keys 20
Should be arranged. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the fingertip touch sensor 14 is disposed on all five fingers of each of the glove bodies 1 and 2; however, such a configuration is not necessarily required, and any fingertip or thumb may be used. It may be arranged on the finger. In the above embodiment, five signal lines 16 and 17 are wired in each of the glove bodies 1 and 2, and the display key 20 is disposed on the signal lines 16 and 17. However, the number of signal lines is Each glove body 1 and 2 may have an arbitrary number such as three or seven.

[0029]

FIG. 10 to FIG. 13 show an information input device according to an embodiment of the present invention. This information input device is a mobile computer 22 (input device main body) as shown in FIG.
The information cable 23 is branched into five signal lines 24. At the end of each signal line 24, a finger sack 25 that can be attached to the thumb to the little finger of one hand is attached. In each finger sack 25,
A fingertip touch sensor 26 is provided.

On the other hand, each display key 27 pressed by the finger sack 25 can be independently supported or arranged at a predetermined place, and an adhesive member is arranged on the lower surface or it is attracted to a metal surface. Possible permanent magnets are provided. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, a display key 27 corresponding to a numeric keypad is supported by the attache case 28.

The display key 27 is turned ON / O when pressed.
FF enabled micro switch 29 (push switch) 29
, And the surface is covered with a transparent cover 30 (see FIG. 11). Further, a light emitting diode 31 is provided inside the transparent cover 30. As shown in FIG. 12, when the micro switch 29 is pressed by a portion other than the fingertip touch sensor 26, the portion of the cover 30 can emit light.

The fingertip touch sensor 26 provided on the finger cot 25 is provided with a transmission / reception unit 32. The transmission / reception unit 32 first presses a corresponding display key 27 with the fingertip touch sensor 26 to perform an input operation. The signal related to the state is wirelessly transmitted to the transmission / reception unit 33 built in the display key 27.

The transmission / reception unit 33 of the display key 27 detects the pressing state of the micro switch 29 and, when a signal relating to the input operation state from the fingertip touch sensor 26 is received, sends the display key from the code signal generation unit 34. A code signal stored in advance corresponding to an input information symbol composed of characters, numerals, and the like displayed on the surface of the touch panel 27 is generated, and the generated code signal is transmitted and received on the fingertip touch sensor 26 side by the key-side transmission / reception unit 33. The signal is transmitted by radio to the unit 32. That is, when the micro switch 29 is pressed at a portion other than the fingertip touch sensor 26, no code signal is generated,
This is a state where the light emission of the light emitting diode 31 is simply turned ON / OFF. By the way, in the embodiment, ON / OFF of the light emitting diode 31 corresponds to ON / O of the entire display key 27.
When the micro switch 29 is pressed to turn on the light emitting diode 31, the light emitting diode 31, the code signal generating unit 34, the transmitting / receiving unit 33, The power supply to the switch 29 is enabled.

When the code signal of the display key 27 pressed by the fingertip touch sensor 26 is received by the transmission / reception unit 32 of the fingertip touch sensor 26, the code signal and the input generated by pressing the fingertip touch sensor 26 are received. A signal relating to an operation state is transmitted through a signal line 24 and an information cable 23, and the mobile computer 2 as an input device main body.
2, the mobile computer 22 starts inputting the input information symbol corresponding to, for example, the code signal based on the reception of both signals.

As described above, in the information input device according to the present embodiment, information can be input only when the corresponding display key 27 is pressed by the fingertip touch sensor 26 disposed on the finger cot 25. Extremely operable. In addition, the light emitting diode 31 shines even in a dark place, and a required display key can be arranged at an arbitrary place to perform an input operation, which is convenient. In other words, the character string can be configured by arranging not only the numeric keypad according to the embodiment but also the keys that the user needs to use at all times and at the necessary places when necessary, and the data entry becomes efficient. In the above embodiment, the code signal and the like are transmitted to the mobile computer 22 via the information cable 23, but may be transmitted wirelessly. Also, the code signal transmitted to the mobile computer 22 is originally generated by pressing with the fingertip touch sensor 26, and the input operation state is inherent in the code signal. May be a code signal alone.

FIG. 14 shows a modification of the above embodiment. In this information input device, a fingertip touch sensor 26 is provided on a finger sack 25. The touch sensor 26 transmits an input state from a transmitting unit 36 to an input device main body composed of a mobile computer or the like based on contact with an object. Make it possible. The finger cot 25 is provided with a magnetic head 37 in a state in which the magnetic head 37 is attached to the fingertip touch sensor 26. The head 37 senses a magnetic signal by touching or approaching a magnetic body, and sends the sensed signal from the sensing unit 38. It can be transmitted as a code signal to the input device main body via the transmission unit 36.

On the other hand, the display key 27 is also provided with a touch sensor 39 on the display side. The sensor 39 is pressed by an object such as the fingertip touch sensor 26, and outputs a pressed state to the code signal generator 34. I do. The code signal generator 34 stores a code signal corresponding to the input information symbol displayed on the surface of the key 27 in advance, and the signal generator 34 operates in a state where the pressed state is input from the display-side touch sensor 39. A code signal as a magnetic signal can be generated.

That is, according to the information input device configured as described above, the display side touch sensor 39 of the display key 27 is provided by the fingertip touch sensor 26 disposed on the finger cot 25.
Is pressed, a code signal as a magnetic signal is generated from the code signal generator 34, and the code signal is generated by the magnetic head 37.
And is converted into a corresponding digital code signal by the sensing unit 38. The code signal thus generated is transmitted from the transmission unit 36 to the input device main body together with the input state based on the pressing movement of the fingertip touch sensor 26, and both signals (code signal and signal related to the input state) coexist in the input device main body. In this state, information is input for the first time.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 14, the code signal generated by the code signal generator 34 is a magnetic signal, but may be a potential signal or an optical signal for generating a predetermined conductance. On the finger sack 25 side, a potential sensor or a light receiving element may be used to sense these signals.

Further, on the side shown in FIG. 14, the code signal is generated based on the power of the internal battery 35, but instead of such a configuration, the display key 40 itself is replaced with a magnetic material as shown in FIG. 41. That is, the display key 40 can be stuck to an arbitrary place, for example, so that the magnetism corresponding to the displayed input information symbol "A" is attached to the magnetic body 41 on the upper surface. By pressing the key 40 configured as described above with the fingertip touch sensor 26 of the finger sack 25, the magnetic force signal of the magnetic body 41 can be sensed by the magnetic head 37 as in FIG. Numeral 38 converts the magnetic force signal into a corresponding digital code signal, and transmits the digital code signal to the input device main body together with the input state based on the pressing movement of the fingertip touch sensor 26.

Further, as for the display key, a two-dimensional display corresponding to an input information symbol (for example, "A" in FIG. 16) displayed as shown in FIG. 16 may be displayed on the key itself. For example, a color code or bar code corresponding to the input information symbol is displayed alongside the symbol, and black and white dots are displayed in the input character as shown in the enlarged portion of FIG. A reading sensor for reading a part of the dot display pattern may be provided. Other configurations and the like are the same as those in the above-described embodiment and examples, and description thereof is omitted.

[0042]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a simple and practical information input device excellent in ergonomics.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which information is input by an information input device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state where information is input by the information input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the back side of the left glove body.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the palm side of the left hand glove body.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the back side of the right hand glove body.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing the palm side of the left hand glove body.

FIG. 7 is a circuit diagram showing a key arrangement and a transmission system of the left hand glove main body.

FIG. 8 is a circuit diagram showing a key arrangement and a transmission system of the right hand glove main body.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a transmission path of a signal from each of the left and right transmission units to the input device main body.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an information input device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a side sectional view showing a structure of a display key.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating a signal transmission system of a display key.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a transmission system of a signal to the input device main body.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a signal transmission system of another display key.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a display key made of a magnetic material.

FIG. 16 is a plan view showing another example of the display key.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Left hand glove body 2 Right glove body 3, 36 Transmitter 4, 23 Information cable 5 Plug 6 Connector 7 Input device body 8 Receiver 9 CPU 10 Memory 11 Display screen 12 ON / OFF key 13 Power supply 14, 26 Fingertip touch sensor 15 , 15A, 15B Input state signal line 16, 17, 18, 19, 24 Signal line 20, 27, 40 Display key 21 Input board device 22 Mobile computer 25 Finger sack 28 Attach case 29 Micro switch 30 Transparent cover 31 Light emitting diode 32, 33 Transmitter / receiver 34 Code signal generator 35 Internal battery 37 Magnetic head 38 Sensing unit 39 Display example Touch sensor 41 Magnetic body

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[Submission date] January 18, 2000 (2000.1.1)
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[Claims]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information input device that can be easily input with a fingertip using, for example, both hands, can be used anywhere, and is portable.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as an information input device for inputting with a fingertip, a "glove-shaped input device" disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-307663 has been proposed. This input device is a glove-shaped device that encloses one hand. An input key is provided on the palm side of the index finger, the middle finger, the ring finger, and the little finger of the five fingers. You are going to enter. Further, the input key input information is displayed on a liquid crystal display section on the back side of the hand, and the input state is visually confirmed. According to this device, it is possible to take it on a train or in a conference, carry it anywhere, and perform relatively simple key input.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional "glove input device", the keys are arranged only on one hand and only on the four fingers on the palm side.
Since at most only about 12 keys can be arranged, it is possible to input numeric characters such as numeric keys, but practical use of other character inputs is hardly expected.

Further, in this input device, a liquid crystal display portion is provided on the back side of the hand so that input information is confirmed for each character, but recognition of human character or numerical information is performed in a continuous pattern. It is usually prompt as context information before and after, and is inferior to means for confirming continuous input information on a CRT or a liquid crystal screen, so that it is also poor in practicality.

In addition, in the above-mentioned conventional "glove input device", the keys are arranged on the palm or the like, and the input is performed by a natural operation such as hitting or holding a hand. Such erroneous input is likely to occur, which is problematic in terms of ergonomics.

The present invention has been made in view of the fact that a fingertip of a human hand is used exclusively for actually performing key input, and an object of the present invention is to provide a simple and practical information input device excellent in ergonomics. Things.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a method for supporting a fingertip on a right and / or left hand of a human body.
Is held in contact with the object,
A fingertip that sends the input operation status to the input device
Touch sensors and palms of the right and / or left
Palm or back of hand or finger on palm or back of hand
Supported by the corresponding part, the whole is touch sensor or ON
It consists of a push-button switch that can be turned off.
Displays input information symbols consisting of letters, symbols, etc.
By pressing with the touch sensor, the displayed input information
Code signal corresponding to the signal
Display keys to be sent to the input
The input device itself is the input operation status from the fingertip touch sensor.
Status is received and the code signal from each display key is received
Only when the input information symbol corresponding to the code signal
Information input to judge input and start key input
apparatus.

[0008] The present invention is also supported by the fingertips of the human body,
A fingertip touch sensor that transmits an input operation state to the input device body by a signal line or wirelessly in a state of contact with an object, and a sensor board having a matrix-shaped sensing unit, and the surface is formed by the fingertip touch sensor. An input board device for transmitting a coordinate signal corresponding to each sensing unit on the board surface by drawing a point and a line while pressing the signal device or by wireless to the input device body, wherein the input device body is a fingertip touch sensor Input operation status from the
Only when a coordinate signal corresponding to each sensing unit of the input board device is received, it is determined that a point or line drawn on the board surface has been input, and the information input device starts handwritten information input. It is.

Further, the present invention relates to the right and / or left of the human body.
Is supported by the fingertips of the other hand.
Input operation status to the input device
There is a fingertip touch sensor to transmit and a touch sensor for the whole
Or a push-button switch that can be turned on and off.
Displays input information symbols consisting of letters, numbers, signs, etc.
Displayed by pressing the fingertip touch sensor.
The code signal corresponding to the input information symbol
Each display to be transmitted to the input device body by wireless or wirelessly
And a key, and the input device body is provided by a fingertip touch sensor.
Input operation status is received, and
Input signal corresponding to the code signal only when a code signal is received.
Determines that a force information symbol has been entered and starts key input
Information input device, each display key is independent
Can be supported or arranged in place
And the input information symbol displayed on each display key
Can transmit a code signal corresponding to
Will be provided with a code display corresponding to the
On the other hand, press the corresponding display key on the fingertip touch sensor
Code signal transmitted on the display key side
Equipped with a sensor for reading or reading the code display
And a code corresponding to the display key sensed by the sensing unit.
Code signal or the code signal corresponding to the code display.
Input operation state that occurs when the
In both cases, the input device is connected by signal line or wirelessly.
Information that is provided with a transmission unit that can transmit to the body
Information input device.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS First, a glove-like information input device according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The information input device according to the embodiment is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 2, the left and right glove main body 1 encloses each of the five fingers of the left hand and the palm and back of the hand following the five fingers of the left body. And right finger glove body 2 enclosing the five fingers of the right hand and the palm and back of the hand following the finger (see FIGS. 5 and 6).

Each of the left and right glove bodies 1 and 2 has a transmitting portion 3 at a portion corresponding to the wrist of the back of the hand, and a connector 6 for connecting a plug 5 of an information cable 4 is provided in the transmitting portion 3. (See FIG. 1). The information cable 4 is connected to the input device main body 7 as shown in FIG. The input device main body 7 is composed of a normal personal computer, a mobile computer, or the like, and includes a receiving unit 8 for receiving a signal transmitted by the information cable 4, a CPU,
9, a memory 10, and a display screen 11 (CRT, liquid crystal display device, etc.).

The transmitting section 3 in each of the left and right glove bodies 1 and 2
Is the ON / OF as shown in FIG. 3 or FIG.
An F key 12 is provided, and this key 12 is used to turn on / off the power supply 13. The power source 13 may be supplied from the input device main body 7 via the information cable 4 or may be supplied from a battery housed in the transmission unit 3.

A fingertip touch sensor 14 is disposed at the tip of each finger on the palm of the left glove body 1 and at the tip of each finger on the palm of the right glove body 2 (FIGS. 4 and 6).
reference). That is, five fingertip touch sensors 14 are provided in each of the left and right glove main bodies 1 and 2, and the fingertip touch sensor 14 of the left hand glove main body 1 starts from the corresponding transmitting unit 3 and forms the base of each finger. , Each of which extends toward each fingertip and is connected to an input state signal line 15 branched into five (see FIG. 4). Also, in the fingertip touch sensor 14 of the right hand glove main body 2, the input state signal line 15 that extends from the base of each finger toward each fingertip from the corresponding transmission unit 3 as a starting point and is branched into five fingers (See FIG. 6).

Each of the fingertip touch sensors 14 in the left and right glove bodies 1 and 2 is supplied with a potential from the power supply 13 to the signal line 15A when the ON / OFF key 12 is turned on. By contacting the object, a current flows on the signal line 15B side, and a signal related to the input operation state is transmitted to the transmission unit 3 (FIG. 7).
Or see FIG. 8).

On the back side of the hand of the left hand glove body 1, five code signal lines 16 starting from the transmitting unit 3 and ending with the tips of the fingers as end points are similarly provided on the palm side.
, Five cord signal lines 17 are arranged to extend through the palm of the hand and end at the tip end of each finger (see FIGS. 3 and 4).

On the back side of the right hand glove body 2, five code signal lines 18 starting from the transmitting unit 3 and ending with the ends of the fingers as end points are similarly provided on the palm side of the transmitting unit 3.
, Five cord signal lines 19 are provided which extend through the palm of the hand and end at the tip end of each finger (see FIGS. 5 and 6). The display keys 20 are intermittently arranged on the code signal lines 16, 17, 18, and 19 thus arranged, and are connected to the corresponding code lines.

Of each signal line 16, 17, 18, 19,
On the signal line 16 wired to the thumb, five display keys 20 are arranged, starting with the numerical "0" key arranged at the tip (see FIG. 7). Similarly, on the signal line 16 wired to the forefinger, five display keys 20 starting with the numeral “1” key provided at the tip are displayed on the signal line 16 wired to the middle finger.
Starting from the number “2” key at the top, 6
Starting from the three display keys 20 on the signal line 16 wired to the ring finger, the five display keys 20 and the input board device 21 starting with the numeral “3” key disposed at the tip end are used for the signal wired to the little finger. On the line 16, the number "4" provided at the tip
Starting from the keys, five display keys 20 are provided (FIG. 3).
And FIG. 7).

In each of the five signal lines 17 shown in FIG. 4, three display keys 20 starting from a "HOME CLR" key disposed at the tip of the signal line 17 wired to the little finger are provided. Is disposed (see FIG. 7). Similarly, six display keys 20 starting from a “STOP” key provided at the tip on the signal line 17 wired to the ring finger are provided at the tip on the signal line 17 wired to the middle finger. Seven display keys 20 starting with the "COPY" key are wired to the thumb on the signal line 17 wired to the index finger, starting with a "TAB" key disposed at the tip. Four display keys 20 are arranged on the signal line 17, starting with a “SHIFT” key arranged at the tip (FIGS. 4 and 7).
reference).

In each of the five signal lines 18 shown in FIG. 5, seven display keys, starting from the numeral "9" key provided at the tip, are arranged on the signal line 18 wired to the little finger. 20 are provided (see FIG. 8). Similarly, on the signal line 18 wired to the ring finger, seven display keys 20 starting with the numeral “8” key provided at the tip are displayed on the signal line 1 wired to the middle finger.
On the reference numeral 8, seven display keys 20 starting with the numeral “7” key provided at the tip are used for the signal line 1 wired to the forefinger.
Starting from the number "6" key provided at the tip
Five display keys 20 are arranged on the signal line 18 wired to the thumb, starting with the numeral “5” key arranged at the tip (see FIGS. 5 and 8). .

In each of the five signal lines 19 shown in FIG. 6, a display key 20 composed of an "Alt" key is arranged on the signal line 19 wired to the thumb (see FIG. 8). ).
Similarly, on the signal line 19 wired to the forefinger, four display keys 20 starting with the "F-5" key disposed at the tip end
However, four display keys 20 starting from the "F-6" key provided at the tip on the signal line 19 wired to the middle finger are provided at the tip on the signal line 19 wired to the ring finger. "F
Starting from the “−7” key, three display keys 20 are provided at the tip on the signal line 19 wired to the little finger “F-8”
Starting from the keys, two display keys 20 are provided (FIG. 6).
And FIG. 8).

As described above, the display keys 20 corresponding to the JIS code are provided on the back and palms of the glove bodies 1 and 2 on the left and right sides. When the ON / OFF key 12 is turned ON (the ON / OFF key 12 of each of the left and right glove main bodies), a current flows from the corresponding power supply 13. That is, by turning on the ON / OFF key 12, the signal lines 16A on the power supply 13 side of the corresponding signal lines 16 to 19,
A current flows through 17A (see FIG. 7) and signal lines 18A and 19A, and power can be supplied to each display key 20 and the input board device 21.

In a state where power is supplied to each of the display keys 20, when each of the display keys 20 is depressed, a code signal corresponding to an input information symbol composed of characters, numerals, and symbols displayed on the surface of each of the display keys 20 is displayed. Is transmitted from the corresponding display key 20, and the signal line 16B,
17B, 18B and 19B are transmitted.

On the other hand, the input board device 21 is constituted by a sensor board provided with a matrix-like sensing section composed of a square plane, and the surface of the board is touched by a pen or a fingertip touch sensor 1.
By drawing a point or a line by tracing with 4, the coordinate signal corresponding to each sensing unit on the board surface is transmitted to the signal line 16B and can be transmitted to the transmitting unit 3.

In this manner, the signal relating to the input operation state transmitted from each touch sensor 14 to the transmission unit 3, the code signal transmitted from each display key 20 to the transmission unit 3, and the input board device 21 to the transmission unit 3 The transmitted coordinate signal is transmitted to the receiving unit 8 of the input device main body 7 composed of a personal computer or a mobile computer via the information cable 4 (see FIG. 9).

In a state where each signal (a signal relating to an input operation state, each code signal, a coordinate signal) is received by the receiving unit 8, the CPU 9 first sets the input operation state from the fingertip touch sensor 14 to an input operation state. Only when such a signal is received and a code signal from the display key 20 is received,
It is determined that the input information symbol corresponding to the code signal has been input, and key input is started to display, for example, the input character on the display screen 11. That is, CPU
Reference numeral 9 denotes a signal relating to an input operation state or only each code signal received by the receiving unit 8 without determining that the input is an actual input. It is about to be determined that the contact has been made by mistake.
In other words, as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, both signals based on a reliable input operation of pressing the corresponding display key 20 with one of the fingertip touch sensors 14 (a signal related to the input operation state and a code signal) This is where the actual input is started for the first time in the receiving state.

Further, the CPU 9 receives a signal relating to the input operation state from the fingertip touch sensor 14 to the receiving section 8,
Only when a coordinate signal corresponding to each sensor is received from the input board device 21, it is determined that handwritten information relating to a point or a line drawn on the board surface has been input, and handwritten information input is started. Then, for example, the input handwritten information is displayed on the display screen 11. That is, CPU
Reference numeral 9 denotes that only the signal relating to the input operation state or only the coordinate signal is received by the receiving unit 8, it is not determined that the input is an actual input, and that the board surface of the input board device 21 is erroneously pressed. This is where it is determined that the board surface has accidentally contacted the place or object. In other words, any one of the fingertip touch sensors 14 performs actual handwriting input only in a reception state of both signals (a signal relating to the input operation state and a coordinate signal) based on a reliable input operation of tracing the surface of the input board device 21. It is about to start.

By the way, instead of the above-mentioned input method of tracing the board surface with a fingertip, for example, any one of the fingertip touch sensors 14 is used to press any object and the pen tip or the like is used to trace the board surface of the input board device 21. Also, the signal relating to the input operation state and the coordinate signal can be received by the receiving unit 8, and the similar handwriting input is possible.

According to the information input device configured as described above, it is not necessary to hit a small keyboard arranged on the computer while watching the display screen of the mobile computer on the train as in the related art. Can be used while looking at the display screen, which is extremely ergonomic. In particular, the display keys 20 are arranged in a line along each finger of the left and right glove bodies 1 and 2 and are supported on a line constituting a finger bone. Pushed feeling (display key 2
0 side). In addition, the place is not bulky, it is extremely convenient to carry, and the hand can be hidden by, for example, a clothing jacket, and input can be made with a blind touch. No worries.

In the above-described embodiment, the information cable 4 connected to the input device main body 7 is connected to the transmission section 3 of each glove main body 1, 2. As shown in FIG. 9, the second transmission unit 3 may include a wireless transmission unit that wirelessly transmits a code signal, a signal related to an input state, and a coordinate signal to the reception unit 8.
Further, in the above embodiment, the display keys 20 corresponding to the JIS code are arranged on each of the glove main bodies 1 and 2, however, only necessary keys such as ten keys and alphabets may be arranged. In the above embodiment, many display keys 20 are provided on the left-handed glove main body 1 in consideration of the convenience of the right-handed user. However, in the case of the left-handed user, the right-handed glove main body 2 is used. Many display keys 20
Should be arranged. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the fingertip touch sensor 14 is disposed on all five fingers of each of the glove bodies 1 and 2; however, such a configuration is not necessarily required, and any fingertip or thumb may be used. It may be arranged on the finger. In the above embodiment, five signal lines 16 and 17 are wired in each of the glove bodies 1 and 2, and the display key 20 is disposed on the signal lines 16 and 17. However, the number of signal lines is Each glove body 1 and 2 may have an arbitrary number such as three or seven.

[0030]

FIG. 10 to FIG. 13 show an information input device according to an embodiment of the present invention. This information input device is a mobile computer 22 (input device main body) as shown in FIG.
The information cable 23 is branched into five signal lines 24. At the end of each signal line 24, a finger sack 25 that can be attached to the thumb to the little finger of one hand is attached. In each finger sack 25,
A fingertip touch sensor 26 is provided.

On the other hand, each display key 27 pressed by the finger sack 25 can be independently supported or arranged at a predetermined place, and an adhesive member is arranged on the lower surface or it is attracted to a metal surface. Possible permanent magnets are provided. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, a display key 27 corresponding to a numeric keypad is supported by the attache case 28.

The display key 27 is turned ON / O when pressed.
FF enabled micro switch 29 (push switch) 29
, And the surface is covered with a transparent cover 30 (see FIG. 11). Further, a light emitting diode 31 is provided inside the transparent cover 30. As shown in FIG. 12, when the micro switch 29 is pressed by a portion other than the fingertip touch sensor 26, the portion of the cover 30 can emit light.

The fingertip touch sensor 26 provided on the finger cot 25 is provided with a transmission / reception unit 32. The transmission / reception unit 32 first presses a corresponding display key 27 with the fingertip touch sensor 26 to perform an input operation. The signal related to the state is wirelessly transmitted to the transmission / reception unit 33 built in the display key 27.

The transmission / reception unit 33 of the display key 27 detects the pressing state of the micro switch 29 and, when a signal related to the input operation state from the fingertip touch sensor 26 is received, sends the display key from the code signal generation unit 34 to the display key. A code signal stored in advance corresponding to an input information symbol composed of characters, numerals, and the like displayed on the surface of the touch panel 27 is generated, and the generated code signal is transmitted and received on the fingertip touch sensor 26 side by the transmission / reception unit 33 on the key side. The signal is transmitted by radio to the unit 32. That is, when the micro switch 29 is pressed at a portion other than the fingertip touch sensor 26, no code signal is generated,
This is a state where the light emission of the light emitting diode 31 is simply turned ON / OFF. By the way, in the embodiment, ON / OFF of the light emitting diode 31 corresponds to ON / O of the entire display key 27.
When the micro switch 29 is pressed to turn on the light emitting diode 31, the light emitting diode 31, the code signal generating unit 34, the transmitting / receiving unit 33, The power supply to the switch 29 is enabled.

When the code signal of the display key 27 pressed by the fingertip touch sensor 26 is received by the transmission / reception unit 32 of the fingertip touch sensor 26, the code signal and the input generated by pressing the fingertip touch sensor 26 are received. A signal relating to an operation state is transmitted through a signal line 24 and an information cable 23, and the mobile computer 2 as an input device main body.
2, the mobile computer 22 starts inputting the input information symbol corresponding to, for example, the code signal based on the reception of both signals.

As described above, in the information input device according to the present embodiment, information can be input only when the corresponding display key 27 is pressed by the fingertip touch sensor 26 provided on the finger cot 25, Extremely operable. In addition, the light emitting diode 31 shines even in a dark place, and a required display key can be arranged at an arbitrary place to perform an input operation, which is convenient. In other words, the character string can be configured by arranging not only the numeric keypad according to the embodiment but also the keys that the user needs to use at all times and at the necessary places when necessary, and the data entry becomes efficient. In the above embodiment, the code signal and the like are transmitted to the mobile computer 22 via the information cable 23, but may be transmitted wirelessly. Also, the code signal transmitted to the mobile computer 22 is originally generated by pressing with the fingertip touch sensor 26, and the input operation state is inherent in the code signal. May be a code signal alone.

FIG. 14 shows a modification of the above embodiment. In this information input device, a fingertip touch sensor 26 is provided on a finger sack 25. The touch sensor 26 transmits an input state from a transmitting unit 36 to an input device main body composed of a mobile computer or the like based on contact with an object. Make it possible. The finger cot 25 is provided with a magnetic head 37 in a state in which the magnetic head 37 is attached to the fingertip touch sensor 26. The head 37 senses a magnetic signal by touching or approaching a magnetic body, and sends the sensed signal from the sensing unit 38. It can be transmitted as a code signal to the input device main body via the transmission unit 36.

On the other hand, the display key 27 is also provided with a touch sensor 39 on the display side. When the touch sensor 39 is pressed by an object such as the fingertip touch sensor 26, the pressed state is output to the code signal generator 34. I do. The code signal generator 34 stores a code signal corresponding to the input information symbol displayed on the surface of the key 27 in advance, and the signal generator 34 operates in a state where the pressed state is input from the display-side touch sensor 39. A code signal as a magnetic signal can be generated.

That is, according to the information input device configured as described above, the display touch sensor 39 of the display key 27 is provided by the fingertip touch sensor 26 provided on the finger cot 25.
Is pressed, a code signal as a magnetic signal is generated from the code signal generator 34, and the code signal is generated by the magnetic head 37.
And is converted into a corresponding digital code signal by the sensing unit 38. The code signal thus generated is transmitted from the transmission unit 36 to the input device main body together with the input state based on the pressing movement of the fingertip touch sensor 26, and both signals (code signal and signal related to the input state) coexist in the input device main body. In this state, information is input for the first time.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 14, the code signal generated by the code signal generator 34 is a magnetic signal, but may be a potential signal or an optical signal for generating a predetermined conductance. On the finger sack 25 side, a potential sensor or a light receiving element may be used to sense these signals.

Further, on the side shown in FIG. 14, the code signal is generated based on the power of the internal battery 35, but instead of such a configuration, the display key 40 itself is replaced with a magnetic material as shown in FIG. 41. That is, the display key 40 can be stuck to an arbitrary place, for example, so that the magnetism corresponding to the displayed input information symbol "A" is attached to the magnetic body 41 on the upper surface. By pressing the key 40 configured as described above with the fingertip touch sensor 26 of the finger sack 25, the magnetic force signal of the magnetic body 41 can be sensed by the magnetic head 37 as in FIG. Numeral 38 converts the magnetic force signal into a corresponding digital code signal, and transmits the digital code signal to the input device main body together with the input state based on the pressing movement of the fingertip touch sensor 26.

Further, as for the display key, a two-dimensional display corresponding to the input information symbol (for example, "A" in FIG. 16) displayed as shown in FIG. 16 may be displayed on the key itself. For example, a color code or bar code corresponding to the input information symbol is displayed alongside the symbol, and black and white dots are displayed in the input character as shown in the enlarged portion of FIG. A reading sensor for reading a part of the dot display pattern may be provided. Other configurations and the like are the same as those in the above-described embodiment and examples, and description thereof is omitted.

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As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a simple and practical information input device excellent in ergonomics.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which information is input by an information input device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state where information is input by the information input device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the back side of the left glove body.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the palm side of the left hand glove body.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the back side of the right hand glove body.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing the palm side of the left hand glove body.

FIG. 7 is a circuit diagram showing a key arrangement and a transmission system of the left hand glove main body.

FIG. 8 is a circuit diagram showing a key arrangement and a transmission system of the right hand glove main body.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a transmission path of a signal from each of the left and right transmission units to the input device main body.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an information input device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a side sectional view showing a structure of a display key.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating a signal transmission system of a display key.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a transmission system of a signal to the input device main body.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a signal transmission system of another display key.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a display key made of a magnetic material.

FIG. 16 is a plan view showing another example of the display key.

[Description of Signs] 1 Left hand glove body 2 Right glove body 3, 36 Transmitter 4, 23 Information cable 5 Plug 6 Connector 7 Input device body 8 Receiver 9 CPU 10 Memory 11 Display screen 12 ON / OFF key 13 Power supply 14, 26 fingertip touch sensor 15, 15A, 15B input state signal line 16, 17, 18, 19, 24 signal line 20, 27, 40 display key 21 input board device 22 mobile computer 25 finger sack 28 attache case 29 micro switch 30 transparent cover 31 Light emitting diode 32, 33 transmitting / receiving section 34 code signal generating section 35 internal battery 37 magnetic head 38 sensing section 39 display example touch sensor 41 magnetic body

Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. A fingertip touch sensor that is supported by a fingertip of a human body hand and transmits an input operation state to an input device body by a signal line or wirelessly in contact with an object, and a touch sensor or ON / OFF as a whole. It consists of a possible push switch, displays an input information symbol consisting of letters, numbers, signs, etc. on the surface, and presses with the above-mentioned fingertip touch sensor, the code signal corresponding to the displayed input information symbol is converted to a signal line. Or each display key to be transmitted to the input device body by wireless or wirelessly, the input device body only receives the input operation state from the fingertip touch sensor, and only when the code signal from each display key is received, Judge that the input information symbol corresponding to the code signal has been input,
An information input device that starts key input. 2. A fingertip touch sensor which is supported by a fingertip of a human body hand and transmits an input operation state to an input device body by a signal line or wirelessly in a state of contact with an object, and a matrix-shaped sensing unit. An input that is composed of a sensor board and transmits a coordinate signal corresponding to each sensing unit on the board surface by drawing a point or a line while pressing the surface with the fingertip touch sensor, by a signal line or wirelessly to the input device main body. And a board device, wherein the input device main body receives an input operation state from a fingertip touch sensor and receives a coordinate signal corresponding to each of the sensing units of the input board device. An information input device that determines that a character or line has been input and starts inputting handwritten information. 3. The body of the left hand glove enclosing the five fingers of the left hand of the human body, followed by the palm and back of the hand, and enclosing the five fingers of the right hand of the human body and the palm and back of the hand following the same. A right hand glove body, respectively, and the fingertip touch sensor is attached to a fingertip corresponding portion on a surface of the left glove body and the right hand glove body, while each display key is a palm or a back of the left glove body and the right glove body, or 2. The information input device according to claim 1, wherein the information input device is provided on a surface of each finger corresponding portion on the palm side or the back side of the hand. 4. A transmitter for transmitting an input operation state or each code signal to the input device main body by a signal line or wirelessly on each wrist side of the left glove main body and the right glove main body, On the other hand, on the palm side or the back side of the left hand glove body, a fingertip touch provided from the transmission unit to the tip of each finger with the transmission unit of the left glove body as a starting point and the end of each finger as an end point. Five input state signal lines are provided extending to the sensor and connected to the sensor, and the transmitting part of the left hand glove body is used as a starting point and the tip of each finger is used as an end point. Five code signal lines are provided on the back side of the hand and five code signal lines are provided on the palm side, and each of the above-mentioned display keys is provided on the back of the hand and on the palm side. Intermittently arranged on the line By pressing each display key with one of the fingertip touch sensors connected to the corresponding code signal line, the fingertip touch sensor transmits an input state signal to the transmission unit via the input state signal line, and The corresponding code signal is transmitted from each pressed display key to the transmitting section by a code signal line, while the palm side or the back side of the right hand glove main body is transmitted from the transmitting section of the right hand glove main body as a starting point. With the end of the finger as the end point,
Five input state signal lines extending from the transmitting unit to a fingertip touch sensor provided at the tip of each finger are provided, and five input state signal lines connected to the sensors are provided. With the tip of each finger as the end point, extending from the transmitting unit toward the tip of each finger, five code signal lines are arranged on the back of the hand and five code signal lines are arranged on the palm, The keys are intermittently arranged on these code signal lines arranged on the back of the hand and the palm side and connected to the corresponding code signal lines, and by pressing each display key with any one of the fingertip touch sensors, the fingertip touch is performed. An input state signal is transmitted from the sensor to the transmission unit by the input state signal line, and a corresponding code signal can be transmitted from the pressed display key to the transmission unit by the code signal line. Item 3 Information input device. 5. The transmitting section according to claim 4, wherein the transmitting section is a connector for connecting an information signal cable wired toward the input device body, and the input state signal from the corresponding input state signal line and the corresponding input state signal. An information input device capable of transmitting a code signal from a code signal line to an input device main body via an information cable. 6. A transmitting unit according to claim 4, wherein the transmitting unit is a wireless transmitting unit that performs wireless transmission toward the input device main body, and receives an input state signal from a corresponding input state signal line and a code from a corresponding code signal line. An information input device capable of transmitting a signal from a wireless transmission unit to an input device main body. 7. The information input device according to claim 4, wherein the input board device according to claim 2 is disposed on a part of a palm or a back of the left glove body or the right glove body. The input board device is connected to one of the code signal lines to be wired, and draws a point or a line while pressing the board surface with any of the fingertip touch sensors, and transmits the input state signal line from the fingertip touch sensor. While transmitting the input state signal to the input unit, the input board device transmits a coordinate signal corresponding to each of the sensing units to the transmission unit via a connected code signal line, and the input device main body is transmitted through the transmission unit. When the input operation state from the fingertip touch sensor is received, and the corresponding coordinate signal received from each sensing unit of the input board device via the transmission unit is received. Only an information input device that determines that a point or line drawn on the board surface has been input and starts inputting handwritten information. 8. The display device according to claim 1, wherein each of the display keys can be independently supported or arranged at a predetermined position, and each of the display keys is displayed in a state where it is pressed. A transmission / reception unit is provided for enabling a code signal corresponding to the symbol to be transmitted wirelessly.
On the fingertip touch sensor side, while the corresponding display key is pressed, the input operation state is wirelessly transmitted to the transmission / reception unit of the display key, and the transmission of the code signal by the display key is instructed, and the wireless communication is performed from the corresponding display key. An information input device comprising: a transmission / reception unit that receives a transmitted code signal and transmits the code signal and its input operation state to a main body of the input device by a signal line or wirelessly. 9. A display device according to claim 1, wherein each display key can be independently supported or arranged at a predetermined position, and each display key has a code signal corresponding to a displayed input information symbol. Can be transmitted, or a code display corresponding to the input information symbol is provided, while the fingertip touch sensor side reads the code signal transmitted on the display key side while pressing the corresponding display key, Alternatively, a sensing unit that reads a code display is provided, together with an input operation state generated based on pressing a code signal corresponding to a display key detected by the sensing unit or a code signal corresponding to the code display with a touch sensor, An information input device comprising a transmission unit that enables transmission to an input device main body by a signal line or wirelessly. 10. A source of a code signal corresponding to an input information symbol provided in each display key according to claim 9, wherein a magnetic signal, an optical signal, or a magnetic signal corresponding to the code signal is generated based on a pressing movement by a fingertip touch sensor. An information input device which is a transmitting device for transmitting a potential signal, and a sensing unit disposed on the fingertip touch sensor side is a reading head for reading the magnetic signal, optical signal or potential signal. 11. A source of a code signal corresponding to an input information symbol provided in each display key is a magnetic material having magnetism corresponding to the code signal.
On the other hand, the information input device is a magnetic reading head in which a sensing unit provided on the fingertip touch sensor side reads a code signal corresponding to the magnetic material by approaching or touching the magnetic material. 12. A display according to claim 9, wherein the code display corresponding to the input information symbol provided in each display key is a two-dimensional display such as a color code, a bar code, etc., while the sensor display provided on the fingertip touch sensor side. The information input device is a reader that reads the two-dimensional display and converts it into a corresponding code signal. 13. The display keys include letters and numerals in JIS code, 50 katakana characters consisting of katakana or hiragana, 26 letters of the alphabet, numeric keys of 0-9, full-width, half-width, space, delete, etc.
The information input device according to claim 1, further comprising a device corresponding to an arbitrary input information symbol such as a backspace, a tab, and a line feed, and transmitting a code signal corresponding to the displayed input information symbol.