JP2002150888A - Operation switch - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make operation easy with simple procedures, and to improve operability in an operation switch. SOLUTION: The operation switch has a rotation switch part 9, which is arranged to be possible to rotate by setting an axis direction appointed beforehand as a rotation axis to be movable in a perpendicular direction to a plane including the axis direction appointed beforehand on an occasion of operation of an electronic equipment, and a seesaw switch part 14 which is arranged so as to surround the rotation switch part and a seesaw movement is possible on a perpendicular direction as an axis. The seesaw sensor detects an amount of movement and a moving direction of the seesaw switch part and outputs a seesaw-detected signal, when the seesaw switch part is pressed. A jog sensor 11 detects an amount of rotation and a rotation direction of the rotation switch part, and outputs a rotation-detected signal. When the electric device is VTR, a frame sending is roughly carried out by the seesaw detected signal, and the frame sending is carried out finely, then the frame sending speed changes according to the amount of pressing of the seesaw switch part.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an operation switch used for operating an electronic device, and more particularly to an operation switch used for a remote controller for a VTR or a portable telephone.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, a remote control used in an electronic device such as a VTR is provided with a circular rotation (jog) switch, and frame transmission is performed using the jog switch. That is, as shown in FIG. 22, the remote controller 37 is provided with a jog switch 45. When operating the VRT 31 using the remote controller 37 (for example, when performing frame advance), one hand (one side) is used. The remote control 37 is held by one hand, and the jog switch 45 is rotated by the other hand to perform frame advance.

Further, a portable terminal device such as a portable telephone is provided with a so-called cursor operation switch (jog switch) for scrolling the screen. That is,
A disk-shaped cursor operation switch is mounted on the side of the mobile phone so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction (up and down direction) of the mobile phone. By rotating the cursor operation switch with a finger, screen scrolling is performed. I have to. Now, when a call is made to a specific party using the telephone directory memory, first, the Japanese syllabary of "Akasutana hamawawa" is displayed horizontally on the screen of the mobile phone. When the cursor operation switch is turned up and down, the cursor moves in the horizontal direction (left and right direction). In this way, after moving the cursor horizontally to select the desired Japanese syllabary,
Pressing the cursor operation switch determines the desired Japanese syllabary.

After the confirmation, the cursor operation switch is turned up and down to scroll the "name" displayed up and down on the screen. In this way, the cursor is moved up and down to select a desired “name”, and then, when the cursor operation switch 34 is pressed, the desired “name” is determined, and a transmission operation is performed.

[0005]

As described above, when operating the VRT using the remote controller, for example, when performing frame advance, it is necessary to rotate the jog switch.
The remote control must be held with one hand and the jog switch must be rotated with the other hand. For this reason, there is a problem that remote control operation such as frame advance becomes extremely troublesome.

[0006] On the other hand, in the case of a cellular phone, when selecting the Japanese syllabary of "Akatama hanawarawa", the cursor operation switch is turned up and down to scroll the cursor left and right, and "Akasaka hanahama" is displayed. After selecting one of the Japanese syllabary of "warawa", perform the confirming operation, and then select "name" and then perform the confirming operation. There is a problem that it becomes.

An object of the present invention is to provide an operation switch which is easy to operate and can improve operability. Another object of the present invention is to provide an operation switch whose operation procedure is simple.

[0008]

According to the present invention, there is provided an operation switch used for operating an electronic device, which is rotatably arranged with a predetermined axial direction (hereinafter, a predetermined axial direction) as a rotation axis. And a rotary switch portion arranged so as to be movable in a direction perpendicular to a plane including the predetermined axial direction, and a seesaw motion around the vertical direction and arranged so as to surround the rotary switch portion. A seesaw switch unit, first detecting means for detecting a movement amount and a movement direction of the seesaw switch unit when the seesaw switch unit is pressed and outputting a seesaw detection signal, and a rotation amount of the rotary switch unit. A second detection unit that detects a rotation direction and outputs a rotation detection signal, and controls the electronic device according to the seesaw detection signal and / or the rotation detection signal. Operation switch is characterized in that so as to create control is obtained.

The operation switch has a shaft member used as the rotation shaft and connected to the rotation switch portion, and a support member for supporting the shaft member for rotation and movably supporting the shaft member in the vertical direction. The second detecting means is attached to the shaft member and rotates in accordance with the rotation of the shaft member; and detects the rotation of the disk body and outputs the detection signal in accordance with the movement. And a rotation detection sensor. Further, the seesaw switch section is attached to the support so as to be capable of seesaw movement, and the first detecting means is a detector attached to the seesaw switch section and moving together with the seesaw switch section; A seesaw detection sensor that detects movement and outputs the seesaw detection signal. And, for example, on the detection body, a plurality of lines extending in a direction perpendicular to the seesaw movement direction are formed at predetermined intervals,
The seesaw detection sensor detects a moving amount and a moving direction of the seesaw switch unit according to a reflectance in the line and outputs a seesaw detection signal. Further, the first detecting means may be pressed in accordance with the seesaw movement of the seesaw switch section and output the seesaw detection signal in accordance with the amount of pressing. In this case, the first detecting means includes first and second seesaw tact switches respectively arranged at both ends of the seesaw switch unit, and the first and second seesaw tact switches. The switch detects a moving amount and a moving direction of the seesaw switch unit according to a pressing amount applied to the first and second seesaw tact switches and outputs a seesaw detection signal.

Further, the second detecting means detects a rotation amount and a rotation direction of the shaft member and outputs the rotation detection signal, and a gear for transmitting rotation of the shaft member to the rotary switch. And a tact switch for determining the operation control when the rotary switch unit is pressed with a predetermined strength in the vertical direction. For example, there is provided a pressing member which is connected to the shaft member in a state immovable with respect to the rotation of the shaft member and extends in the vertical direction. When pressed with a strength of?, The operation member is pressed by the pressing member to determine the operation control.

In addition, the second detecting means includes a rotating shaft extending in the vertical direction, a disk-shaped body attached to the rotating shaft, and a rotation of the shaft member. A gear mechanism for transmitting to the shaft, a rotation detection sensor for detecting the rotation amount and the rotation direction of the disc-shaped body and outputting the rotation detection signal, and moving the disc-shaped body in the vertical direction. A determination input sensor for detecting and determining the operation control may be provided. In this case, the rotary shaft is urged in a direction against a pressing force when the rotary switch is pressed.

An urging means is provided for returning the seesaw switch to a neutral position when the pressing force applied to the seesaw switch is released.

The electronic device is, for example, a VTR, and the VTR is a first VTR according to the seesaw detection signal.
The VTR is controlled at a second frame feed speed in accordance with the rotation detection signal. In this case, the first frame advance control is faster than the second frame advance control. The first frame feed speed changes in accordance with the amount of pressing of the seesaw switch.

Further, when the electronic device is, for example, a mobile phone, a cursor displayed on a screen of the mobile phone is scrolled in a first direction according to the seesaw detection signal, and the rotation detection is performed. The cursor is scrolled in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction in response to the signal, and the position of the cursor is determined when the rotary switch is pressed.

[0015]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below based on embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, the illustrated operation switch 2 includes a rotation (jog) switch unit 5 and a seesaw switch unit 6 (FIG. 1A), and a jog switch unit is provided at the center of the seesaw switch unit 6. 5 is positioned. Then, the seesaw switch unit 6 is operated by a push operation (FIG. 1B), and the jog switch unit 5 is rotated and pressed (FIGS. 1C and 1D).

FIG. 2 shows that the operation switch 2 is
4 shows an example in which the present invention is applied to a remote controller 1 used in the present embodiment. Now, when the seesaw switch section 6 is pressed shallowly, for example, double feed is performed, and the double feed is displayed on the screen 10.
Displayed above. Further, when the seesaw switch section 6 is pressed deeply, for example, the feed is increased five times. As will be described later, the jog switch unit 5 is used when performing fine feeding or the like.

FIG. 3 shows an example in which the operation switch 2 is applied to a portable telephone 38. The operation switch 2 is provided on, for example, a side surface of the mobile phone 38. When the seesaw switch unit 6 is pushed, scrolling is performed in the row direction on the screen, while the jog switch unit 5 is scrolled.
When is rotated, scrolling is performed in the column direction on the screen. Then, when the jog switch unit 5 is pressed, the position of the cursor is determined.

Referring to FIG. 4, a description will now be given of a case in which the telephone directory memory is used to search for a specific partner, for example, "Kato" and make a call.
The seesaw switch section 6 is pushed to scroll in the row direction. As a result, "A" line, "K" line,
…, The items are roughly scrolled in the order of the “W” line.
Since “Kato” belongs to the “ka” row, the jog switch unit 5 is rotated this time when the “ka” row is scrolled. Thus, scrolling is performed finely in the order of names. Then, when the cursor reaches the position of “Kato”, the jog switch section 5 is pressed to confirm the position.
Kato is displayed on the screen and the phone number (0901
2345678) is displayed, and a calling operation is performed.

Here, a first example of the operation switch according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. A holder 15 is fixed on the substrate 7. The holder 15 has a disc-shaped jog switch (wheel) 9.
Are rotatably and pressably disposed. That is, the rotary shaft 8 is attached to the center of the jog switch unit 9, and the rotary shaft 8 is supported by the holder 15 so as to be rotatable and pressable. As shown in FIG.
The rotating shaft body 8 has a first rotating shaft 8a located on the left side of the jog switch unit 9 and a second rotating shaft 8b located on the right side of the jog switch unit 9 in the figure. A disk body 8c having slits formed at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction is attached to one end of the disk body 8c. And the disk 8
c on the substrate 7 with the jog sensor 11
Is arranged, and has a rotary encoder function with the jog sensor 11 and the disc body 8c.
Detects the rotation of the disc body 8c and detects the amount and direction of rotation of the jog switch unit 9.

The holder 15 has a seesaw switch unit 14.
Are mounted so that the seesaw can be used, and a peripheral end of the jog switch section 9 projects from a substantially central portion of the seesaw switch section 14. Inside the seesaw switch section 14, an arc-shaped detection body 14a is arranged (see FIG. 6). Slits are formed at predetermined intervals along the circumference of the detector 14a, and a seesaw sensor 16 is disposed on the substrate 7 so as to sandwich the detector 14a.
As will be described later, the seesaw sensor 16 detects the seesaw motion of the detection body 14a and detects the rotation amount (seesaw amount) and rotation direction of the seesaw switch unit 14.

As shown in FIG. 5, a tact switch 13 is provided on the substrate 7, and when the jog switch section 9 is pressed with a predetermined strength, the tact switch is driven by the first rotating shaft 8a. 13 is pressed with a predetermined strength, the tact switch 13 operates (that is, the tact switch is
This is a switch that does not operate even if the jog switch section 9 is pressed lightly).

As shown, the operation switch is covered with a cover 12 such that the seesaw switch section 14 and the jog switch section 9 are exposed. When the seesaw switch unit 14 is not operated, the seesaw switch unit 14 is in the neutral position (horizontal position).
The seesaw switch unit 14 is operated by an urging mechanism (not shown).
Returns to the neutral position.

Now, when the seesaw switch section 14 is pushed with a finger, the seesaw switch section 14 rotates (seesaw) according to the strength of the push. The detection body 14a also rotates according to the rotation of the seesaw switch unit 14, and the detection body 1
The rotation amount and rotation direction of 4a, that is, the rotation amount and rotation direction of the seesaw switch unit 14 are detected by the seesaw sensor 16, and the seesaw sensor 16 outputs a seesaw detection signal.

As shown in FIG. 23, leaf springs 30, 30 are disposed below both ends of the seesaw switch section 14 with a biasing force upward in FIG. The positions of the leaf springs 30 and 30 are regulated by stoppers 31 and 32 and are configured to be able to return to a neutral initial position after the seesaw movement of the seesaw switch unit 14.

The detection body 14a has a plurality of openings 28 as shown in FIG.
Is configured to receive light having passed through the opening 28 and transmit a pulse signal to an electric control circuit (not shown).
Therefore, when the seesaw switch section 14 that has been returned to the neutral position by the above-described leaf springs 30 rotates downward in FIG. 24A, the opening 28 of the portion 33 rotates below the center line 60. The pulse train 40
Is generated, and since there is no opening in the portion 34, Lo
A w signal 41 is generated. Thus, the electric control circuit recognizes that the seesaw switch unit 14 is rotating clockwise. The rotation amount can be detected by counting the number of pulses.

When the detection body 14a rotates upward,
Since the pulse train 42 is generated by the opening 28 in the part 35 and the pulse train 43 is subsequently generated by the opening 28 in the part 36, the electric control circuit recognizes that the seesaw switch unit 14 is rotating to the left. Is done.

FIG. 24B shows the jog sensor 1.
1 is provided with a light-emitting portion and a light-receiving portion, and a portion 29 having a low reflectance is formed around a portion 29 having a low reflectance on the detector 14b. (A) Pulse trains 50, 52, and 53 whose polarity is inverted from those in the illustrated case are generated, and the rotation direction of the seesaw switch unit 14 can be detected by the combination of the pulse trains by the number of pulses.

The jog sensor 11 and the detector 14a or 14b may be connected to the seesaw switch section 14 with a normal rotary encoder, as a matter of course.

On the other hand, when the jog switch section 9 is rotated, the disk 8c rotates. Since the rotation amount of the disc body 8c is proportional to the rotation amount of the jog switch unit 9, the disc body 8c rotates according to the rotation of the jog switch unit 9. Then, the rotation amount and the rotation direction of the disk body 8c are detected by the jog sensor 11, and output as a jog detection signal.

When such an operation switch is used for a VTR remote controller, a frame feed signal corresponding to a seesaw detection signal is transmitted to the VTR, and frame feed is performed (note that the frame feed is performed).
In FIG. 6, when the front end (left side in the figure) of the seesaw switch section 14 is pressed, frame advance is performed, and when the rear end (right side in the figure) of the seesaw switch section 14 is pressed, frame return is performed. Hereinafter, frame feed and frame return are collectively referred to simply as frame feed), and the frame feed speed can be changed according to the seesaw detection signal, that is, according to the rotation amount of the detection body 14a. When a jog detection signal is received, fine frame advance is performed.

Similarly, when used in a portable telephone, the jog switch section 9 is pressed by, for example, scrolling in the row direction by the seesaw detection signal and moving in the column direction by the jog detection signal. Then, the tact switch 13 is operated, and the cursor position is determined.

As described above, in the examples shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, since the seesaw switch unit and the jog switch unit are combined, the operation can be performed with one hand in a simple procedure, and the operability can be improved.

In other words, in the examples shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, for example, in the frame feed operation of a VTR or the like, coarse frame feed or scrolling is performed by the seesaw switch unit, and fine frame feed or scrolling is performed by the jog switch unit. Scrolling can be performed, and both operations can be performed with substantially one switch. As a result, the operation can be performed with a simple procedure with one hand, and the operability can be improved.

In addition, when used in a portable telephone, scrolling by the seesaw switch unit and scrolling by the jog switch unit are functionally used to move the cursor in the row direction and the cursor direction in the column direction. Can be performed continuously, and as a result, it is not necessary to perform repeated operations of selection / confirmation, selection / confirmation, and the position of the cursor can be determined with a small number of operations.

Next, a second example of the jog switch according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 7, the same components as those in the examples shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. In the example shown in FIG. 7, first and second seesaw tact switches 13a and 13b are used instead of the detector 14a and the seesaw sensor 16 shown in FIG. In the example shown,
First and second seesaw tact switches 13a and 13b are provided on the substrate corresponding to both ends of the seesaw switch unit 14, respectively, and the first and second seesaw tact switches 13a and 13b are strongly pressed. In this case, a high-speed frame advance or cursor movement (for example, 5 times speed) signal is transmitted as a seesaw detection signal, and when pressed weakly, a low-speed frame advance or cursor movement signal (for example, double speed) signal is detected on a seesaw. As a signal (when the first seesaw tact switch 13a is pressed,
For example, when the movement in the positive direction is performed and the second seesaw tact switch 13b is pressed, the movement in the negative direction is performed. The other configuration is the same as the configuration shown in FIGS.

As is clear from the above description, the example shown in FIG. 7 can obtain the same effect as the examples shown in FIGS. Also in the example shown in FIG. 7, when the seesaw switch is pushed, the frame feed speed or the cursor moving speed can be changed depending on the strength of the push.

Next, a third example of an operation switch according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, the same components as those in the examples shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. 8 and 9, a bevel gear 8d is attached to one end (right end) of the second rotating shaft 8b.
d is engaged with the bevel gear 17a. The rotating shaft 17b of the bevel gear 17a penetrates the substrate 7 and is connected to a jog rotary switch 17 disposed on the lower surface (back surface) of the substrate 7, so that the rotation of the bevel gear 17a is The information is transmitted to the rotary switch 17.

Further, similarly to the example shown in FIG. 7, instead of the detector 14a and the seesaw sensor 16 shown in FIG.
First and second seesaw tact switches 13a and 13
3b is used.

In the example shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, when the jog switch section 9 is rotated, the bevel gear 8d is rotated, and this rotational force is transmitted to the bevel gear 17a. Thus, the rotation amount and the rotation direction of the jog switch section 9 are detected by the jog rotary switch 17 and output as a jog detection signal.

The operation of the first and second seesaw tact switches 13a and 13b has been described with reference to FIG.

As is clear from the above description, the example shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 can obtain the same effect as the example shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. Also in the examples shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, when the seesaw switch section is pushed, the frame advance speed or the cursor moving speed can be changed depending on the strength of the push.

Next, a fourth example of the operation switch according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 10, the same components as those in the examples shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. In the illustrated example, a bevel gear 8d is attached to one end (left end) of the first rotating shaft 8a, and the bevel gear 8d is engaged with the bevel gear 18a, and the rotating shaft 18b of the bevel gear 18a has a peripheral surface thereof. A disk body 18c having slits formed at predetermined intervals along is provided. The support frame 11a is provided on the substrate 7, and the jog sensor 11 is provided on the support frame 11a so as to sandwich the disc 18c. Further, the rotary shaft 18b passes through the support frame 11a and is connected to the tact switch 13.

In the illustrated operation switch, when the jog switch section 9 is rotated, the bevel gear 8d rotates, and this rotational force is transmitted to the bevel gear 18a. As a result, the disk body 18c rotates, and the rotation amount and the rotation direction of the disk body 18c, that is, the rotation amount and the rotation direction of the jog switch unit 9, are detected by the jog sensor 11, and output as a jog detection signal. You. Further, when the jog switch section 9 is pressed with a predetermined strength, the tact switch 13 is operated, and for example, the position of the cursor is determined.

The operation of the first and second seesaw tact switches 13a and 13b has been described with reference to FIG.

As is clear from the above description, the example shown in FIG. 10 can obtain the same effect as the examples shown in FIGS. Also in the example shown in FIG. 10, when the seesaw switch is pushed, the frame feed speed or the cursor moving speed can be changed depending on the strength of the push.

Next, a fifth example of the operation switch according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 11, the same components as those in the examples shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. In this example, a detector 14b is used in place of the detector 14a shown in FIG. 6, and the detector 14b has a pattern formed along the peripheral surface as shown in FIG. This pattern has lines formed at predetermined intervals along the peripheral surface, and the seesaw sensor 19 detects the seesaw motion of the detector 14b based on the difference in reflectance between the lines, and performs a seesaw switch unit. The rotation amount (seesaw amount) and the rotation direction of 14 are detected.

As is clear from the above description, the example shown in FIG. 11 can obtain the same effect as the examples shown in FIGS. Also in the example shown in FIG. 11, when the seesaw switch is pushed, the frame feed speed or the cursor moving speed can be changed depending on the strength of the push.

Next, a sixth example of the operation switch according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13, the same components as those in the examples shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. In the illustrated example, one end (right end) of the second rotation shaft
The bevel gear 8d is attached to the bevel gear 8d, and the bevel gear 8d is engaged with the bevel gear 21a. The rotating shaft 20 of the bevel gear 21a is rotatably supported by the support frame 20a.
The rotating shaft 20 is urged upward by a spring 21. A disk-shaped body 21b is attached to the rotating shaft 20, and a flange 21c is formed on the disk-shaped body 21b and extends downward along the peripheral end. As shown in FIG. 13, slits are formed in the flange portion 21c at predetermined intervals in the horizontal direction.
The jog sensor 11 and the fixed input sensor 22 are arranged on the substrate 7 so as to sandwich 1c.

In the illustrated example, when the jog switch section 9 is rotated, the bevel gear 8d rotates, and this rotational force is transmitted to the bevel gear 21a. As a result, the disc-shaped body 21b rotates, and the rotation amount and the rotation direction of the jog switch unit 9 are detected by the jog sensor 11, and are output as a jog detection signal. Further, when the jog switch section 9 is pressed with a predetermined strength, the left rotating shaft 8a in FIG. 12 is lowered and the right shaft 18b is raised, and the rotating shaft 20, that is, The disc-shaped body 21b rises and is detected by the confirmation input sensor 22, and for example, the position of the cursor is decided. In the illustrated example, the tact switch 13 of FIG. 5 becomes unnecessary.

Further, similarly to the example shown in FIG. 7, instead of the detector 14a and the seesaw sensor 16 shown in FIG.
First and second seesaw tact switches 13a and 13
3b is used. The operation of the first and second seesaw tact switches 13a and 13b is described with reference to FIG.
The description is omitted here.

As is clear from the above description, the example shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 can obtain the same effect as the example shown in FIGS. Also in the examples shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, when the seesaw switch unit is pushed, the frame feed speed or the cursor moving speed can be changed depending on the strength of the push.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15, a seventh example of the operation switch according to the present invention will be described. 14 and 15, the same components as those in the examples shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. In the illustrated example, the substrate 2 is further provided below the substrate 7.
The jog sensor 11 is arranged on the substrate 7. A pressing frame 15a is attached to the rotating shaft 8 via a bearing or the like (not shown). The pressing frame 15a is in a state where it does not rotate even when the rotating shaft 8 rotates. The tact switch 13 is disposed on the substrate 23, and the tact switch 13 is in a state of being in contact with the pressing frame 15a. When the jog switch unit 9 is pressed downward with a predetermined strength, the tact switch 13 is pressed with a predetermined strength by the pressing frame 15a, whereby the tact switch 13 operates and, for example, The position is determined. Other operations are the same as those of the operation switches described with reference to FIGS.

As is clear from the above description, the example shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 can obtain the same effect as the example shown in FIGS. Also in the examples shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, when the seesaw switch unit is pushed, the frame feed speed or the cursor moving speed can be changed depending on the strength of the push.

FIGS. 16 and 17 show the operation switches shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, in the same manner as in the example shown in FIG. 7, in place of the detector 14a and the seesaw sensor 16 shown in FIG. 2, the seesaw tact switches 13a and 13b are used. Furthermore, in this example, the shape of the seesaw switch section is different (therefore, here,
Reference numeral 26 is attached to the seesaw switch section). As shown in FIG. 17, the surface of the operation section of the seesaw switch section 26 is slightly downwardly inclined toward the left and right sides in the figure, and a cover 1 is provided between the operation sections of the seesaw switch section 26.
2 is positioned.

When such an operation switch is incorporated in the VTR remote controller 1, the result is as shown in FIG. 18. Unlike the example shown in FIG. 1, the jog switch section 9 and the seesaw switch section 26 are separated. Looks like.

FIGS. 19 and 20 show the operation switches shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 in the same manner as in the example shown in FIG. 7, in place of the detector 14a and the seesaw sensor 16 shown in FIG. 2, the seesaw tact switches 13a and 13b are used. Furthermore, in this example, the shape of the seesaw switch section is different (therefore, here,
Reference number 24 is attached to the seesaw switch section). As shown in FIG. 20, the surface of the operation section of the seesaw switch section 24 is inclined upward toward the left and right sides in the figure, and the cover 12 is positioned between the operation sections of the seesaw switch section 24.

When such an operation switch is incorporated in the VTR remote controller 1, it becomes as shown in FIG. 21. Unlike the example shown in FIG. 1, the jog switch section 9 and the seesaw switch section 24 are separated. Looks like.

[0058]

As described above, in the present invention, for example, in the frame feed operation of a VTR or the like, coarse frame feed or scroll is performed by the seesaw switch unit, and fine frame feed or scroll is performed by the jog switch unit. Can be performed, and both operations can be performed with substantially one switch. As a result, there is an effect that the operation can be performed with one hand in a simple procedure, and the operability can be improved.

In addition, when used in a portable telephone, scrolling by the seesaw switch unit and scrolling by the jog switch unit are functionally used to move the cursor in the row direction and the cursor direction in the column direction. Can be performed continuously, and as a result, there is no need to perform repeated operations of selection / confirmation, selection / confirmation, and there is an effect that the position of the cursor can be determined with a small number of operations.

Therefore, when the operation switch according to the present invention is used, since the seesaw switch section and the jog switch section are combined, the operation can be performed with one hand in a simple procedure and the operability can be improved. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an example of an operation switch according to the present invention, in which FIG. 1A is a perspective view illustrating an appearance, FIG. 1B is a diagram illustrating a push operation of a seesaw switch unit, and FIG. FIG. 9D is a diagram illustrating an operation, and FIG. 9D is a diagram illustrating a case where a jog switch unit is rotated and a push operation is performed.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example in which the operation switch shown in FIG. 1 is used for a VTR remote controller.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example in which the operation switch shown in FIG. 1 is used for a mobile phone.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a scroll operation in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a cutaway front view of a first example of an operation switch according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a cutaway side view showing a first example of the operation switch according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a cutaway side view showing a second example of the operation switch according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a cutaway front view showing a third example of the operation switch according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a cutaway side view of a third example of the operation switch according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a cutaway front view of a fourth example of the operation switch according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a cutaway side view showing a fifth example of the operation switch according to the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a cutaway front view showing a sixth example of the operation switch according to the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a cutaway side view showing a sixth example of the operation switch according to the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a cutaway front view of a seventh example of the operation switch according to the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a cutaway side view of a seventh example of the operation switch according to the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a cutaway front view showing an example of a modification of the operation switch according to the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a cutaway side view showing an example of a modification of the operation switch according to the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a view showing a state where the operation switches shown in FIGS.
It is a perspective view which shows the example incorporated in the remote control for TR.

FIG. 19 is a cutaway front view of another modification of the operation switch according to the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a cutaway side view of another example of the operation switch according to the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating the operation switch shown in FIGS.
It is a perspective view which shows the example incorporated in the remote control for TR.

FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a case where a conventional operation switch is used for a VTR remote controller.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram of a mechanism for returning a seesaw switch unit to a neutral position.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the operation of the seesaw sensor.

[Explanation of symbols]

 7 Substrate 8 Rotating shaft 9 Jog switch section (rotary switch section) 11 Jog sensor 13 Tact switch 14 Seesaw switch section 15 Holder 14 Seesaw switch section 16 Seesaw sensor

Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ Identification symbol FI Theme coat II (Reference) H04M 1/02 H04M 1/02 AC 1/23 1/23 Z H04Q 9/00 331 H04Q 9/00 331A (72) Inventor: Nakano Cho 801 Shimogyo-ku, Shimogyo-ku, Shimogyo-ku, Higashi-iri, Minami-fudo-cho, OMRON Corporation F-term (reference) 5B020 AA17 BB10 CC12 DD02 DD05 GG13 HH22 HH23 KK03 5K023 AA07 BB11 GG03 5K048 AA04 BA01 HA04 HA11

Claims (15)

[Claims] 1. An operation switch used for operating an electronic device, comprising: a plane that is rotatably disposed around a predetermined axial direction (hereinafter, a predetermined axial direction) as a rotation axis and includes the predetermined axial direction. A rotary switch unit movably disposed in a direction perpendicular to the rotary switch unit, a seesaw switch unit disposed so as to surround the rotary switch unit and capable of seesaw movement about the vertical direction as an axis, and the seesaw switch unit being pressed. First detecting means for detecting a moving amount and a moving direction of the seesaw switch unit and outputting a seesaw detection signal, and outputting a rotation detecting signal by detecting a rotation amount and a rotating direction of the rotary switch unit. Wherein the electronic device is operated and controlled according to the seesaw detection signal and / or the rotation detection signal. Work switch. A shaft member used as the rotation shaft and connected to the rotation switch portion; and a support member for supporting the shaft member for rotation and movably supporting the shaft member in the vertical direction. A second detecting means, which is attached to the shaft member and rotates according to the rotation of the shaft member; and a rotation that detects the rotation of the disc body and outputs the detection signal according to the movement. The operation switch according to claim 1, further comprising a detection sensor. 3. The seesaw switch unit is attached to the support so as to be capable of seesaw movement, and the first detecting means is attached to the seesaw switch unit and moves together with the seesaw switch unit. 3. A seesaw detection sensor for detecting a movement of a detection body and outputting the seesaw detection signal.
Operation switch described in. 4. A plurality of lines extending in a direction orthogonal to the direction of the seesaw motion are formed at predetermined intervals on the detection body, and the seesaw detection sensor is configured to detect the seesaw according to the reflectance of the lines. 4. The operation switch according to claim 3, wherein a movement amount and a movement direction of the switch unit are detected to output a seesaw detection signal. 5. The seesaw switch unit is attached to the support so as to be capable of seesaw movement, and the first detection unit is pressed according to the seesaw movement of the seesaw switch unit, and the first detection unit is pressed according to the amount of pressing. The operation switch according to claim 2, wherein a seesaw detection signal is output. 6. The first and second seesaw tactile switches have first and second seesaw tact switches respectively disposed at both ends of the seesaw switch unit. The tactile switch for detecting the amount and direction of movement of the seesaw switch unit in accordance with the amount of pressure applied to the first and second tactile switches for seesaw, and outputs a seesaw detection signal. The operation switch according to claim 5, wherein: 7. A shaft member used as the rotation shaft and connected to the rotation switch portion, and a support member supporting the shaft member for rotation and movably supporting the shaft member in the vertical direction, The second detecting means includes a rotary switch that detects the amount and direction of rotation of the shaft member and outputs the rotation detection signal, and a gear mechanism that transmits the rotation of the shaft member to the rotary switch. The operation switch according to claim 1, wherein: 8. A tact switch for confirming the operation control when the rotary switch is pressed with a predetermined strength in the vertical direction. The operation switch described in any of the above. 9. A pressing member connected to the shaft member and extending in the vertical direction in a state immovable with respect to rotation of the shaft member, and wherein the rotation switch unit presses the vertical member with a predetermined strength in the vertical direction. The operation switch according to any one of claims 2 to 7, further comprising a confirmation tact switch that is pressed by the pressing member when the operation is performed, and that determines the operation control. 10. A shaft member used as the rotation shaft and connected to the rotation switch portion, and a support member for supporting the shaft member for rotation and movably supporting the shaft member in the vertical direction, The second detecting means includes a rotating shaft body extending in the vertical direction, a disk-shaped body attached to the rotating shaft body, and a gear mechanism for transmitting rotation of the shaft member to the rotating shaft body. A rotation detection sensor that detects the amount and direction of rotation of the disc-shaped body and outputs the rotation detection signal; and detects the movement of the disc-shaped body in the vertical direction to perform the operation control. The operation switch according to claim 1, further comprising a confirmation input sensor for confirming. 11. The operation switch according to claim 10, wherein the rotary shaft is urged in a direction against a pressing force when the rotary switch portion is pressed. 12. The device according to claim 1, further comprising an urging means for returning the seesaw switch to a neutral position when the pressing force applied to the seesaw switch is released. Operation switch. 13. The electronic device is a VTR, wherein the VTR is controlled at a first frame feed speed in accordance with the seesaw detection signal, and the VTR is shifted in a second frame feed in response to the rotation detection signal. 13. The operation switch according to claim 1, wherein the frame feed control is performed at a speed, and the first frame feed control is faster than the second frame feed control. 14. The operation switch according to claim 1, wherein the first frame feed speed changes in accordance with an amount of pressing of the seesaw switch unit. 15. The electronic device is a mobile phone, wherein a cursor displayed on a screen of the mobile phone is scrolled in a first direction according to the seesaw detection signal, and the cursor is displayed according to the rotation detection signal. 13. The scrolling device according to claim 1, wherein the cursor is scrolled in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, and the position of the cursor is determined when the rotary switch is pressed. Operation switch described in.